Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

CCSD schools: We won’t play Bishop Gorman in football Clark County School District high school football teams notified the NIAA they will play as independents this fall and not compete for recognized state championships.

NIAA officially announces that 5A/4A CCSD football programs have informed the NIAA that they will play as independents beginning this fall.

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

2 months ago

‘Exceeded its authority’: NIAA could be forced to change football realignment There could be another drastic change to Nevada high school football realignment because of letters claiming the NIAA had “violated multiple state and federal laws.”

Buckle up for tomorrow's NIAA meeting. We could see what was approved in November rescinded and go back to the HRM.

‘Exceeded its authority’: NIAA could be forced to change football realignment lvrj.com/post/3612213 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

4 months ago

Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG The NIAA state football finals take place Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium with the Open Division, Class 5A and Class 4A title games. Check here for updates.

Live blog for updates on Sloan Canyon vs. McQueen, and all of today's state championship action.

Nevada state high school football championships — LIVE BLOG lvrj.com/post/3586714 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

4 months ago

NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system The NIAA approved a drastic change Wednesday to its realignment structure and postseason format that will impact Bishop Gorman and the national schedule it plays.

Story from yesterday's NIAA board meeting where they changed the alignment and playoff format. Teams will play 9 league games in a 10-team Open Division and 5A.

NIAA makes changes to football realignment, playoff system lvrj.com/post/3583913 via
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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

5 months ago

Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? The high school football playoffs begin Thursday because of the Nevada Day holiday. Here is a breakdown of teams to watch in Class 5A, 4A and 3A.

A look at the contenders, dark horses and possible updates in the playoff action beginning Thursday.

Prep football playoff preview: Who are the teams to watch in 5A, 4A? lvrj.com/post/3529876 via @reviewjournal @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

5 months ago

What does the Nevada high school football playoff picture look like? Here’s a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up in Southern Nevada with three weeks remaining in the high school football season.

What does the Nevada high school football playoff picture look like? lvrj.com/post/3483845 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

6 months ago

Football forecast: High school predictions for Week 8 Review-Journal reporters Alex Wright and Jeff Wollard predict the winners of select high school football games each week. Here are their picks for Week 8.

If anyone cares, Jeff and I both have the same overall record of 103-43 for the season through seven weeks of picking games.

Football forecast: High school predictions for Week 8 lvrj.com/post/3471228 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

6 months ago

Which football teams lead the NIAA’s 1st HRM rankings? The NIAA released its first HRM rankings of the season for Class 5A and 4A Southern Region football teams. The rankings will determine which teams make the playoffs.

The NIAA's HRM rankings are officially out. Story has the full rankings included for all 5A and 4A Southern teams:

Which football teams lead the NIAA’s 1st HRM rankings? lvrj.com/post/3467256 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

6 months ago

‘Gave it away’: Gorman misses chance to capitalize in Mater Dei defeat Bishop Gorman football coach Brent Browner said his team “gave it away” against Mater Dei (California) in a loss Friday. Here is a recap of Friday’s football action.

Follow from No. 1 Bishop Gorman's 27-24 loss to Mater Dei:

"We weren’t prepared. We didn’t take care of stuff, so it definitely falls 100 percent on me.”

‘Gave it away’: Gorman misses chance to capitalize in Mater Dei defeat lvrj.com/post/3463647 via @reviewjournal.com #nvprepsfb #nevadapreps

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

7 months ago

Prep rankings: New No. 2 in 5A football, plus new No. 1s in 4A and 3A There’s a familiar face at No. 2 in the Review-Journal’s Class 5A football rankings. There are also new No. 1 teams in 4A and 3A football.

Prep rankings: New No. 2 in 5A football, plus new No. 1s in 4A and 3A lvrj.com/post/3432438 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

7 months ago

Las Vegas High escapes with win at Palo Verde — PHOTOS Las Vegas High and Palo Verde each scored two offensive touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but the Wildcats got a defensive score to seal the win.

Las Vegas High escapes with win at Palo Verde — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3422514 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

7 months ago

Friday football recap: Legacy opens season with ‘young’ team, gets win Legacy’s football team looks a lot different from the one that captured the 2023 5A Division III state title. Here’s a recap of Friday’s action.

Friday football recap: Legacy opens season with ‘young’ team, gets win lvrj.com/post/3422655 via @reviewjournal.com #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

7 months ago

2025 high school football preview: Gorman, Arbor View top revamped 5A Bishop Gorman and Arbor View are the teams to beat in the Class 5A Southern Region. Here’s a breakdown of all 5A football teams heading into the season.

ICYMI: Here are the capsules for all the Southern Nevada high school football teams. @nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

5A capsules: lvrj.com/post/3413405

4A capsules: lvrj.com/post/3411239

3A, 2A and 1A capsules: lvrj.com/post/3410638

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

8 months ago

New points system among 5 things to watch this prep football season The new high school football season will feature a new points rating systemand one fewer state title game. Here are five things to watch for this season.

Five things to watch this high school football season:

1. New points system
2. One less title game
3. Bishop Gorman eyes national title
4. Can Arbor View repeat?
5. Who gets in the Open?

New points system among 5 things to watch this prep football season lvrj.com/post/3403888 #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

9 months ago

3-star Clark football athlete, Gorman QB make college choices Andres Pollard, a three-star football recruit at Clark, announced his commitment to a Big Ten school that has made an impression on several of the city’s top prospects.

3-star Clark football athlete, Gorman QB make college choices lvrj.com/post/3383719 via #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

10 months ago

2 of Nevada’s top prep football recruits commit to same Big 10 school Faith Lutheran’s Gavin Day and Clark’s Dominic Harris both announced their college commitment to the same Big 10 school Sunday night.

A busy day for Washington as Faith Lutheran’s Gavin Day and Clark’s Dominic Harris both committed to the Huskies Sunday night.

2 of Nevada’s top prep football recruits commit to same Big 10 school lvrj.com/post/3380123 via @reviewjournal #nvpreps #nevadapreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

11 months ago

Who are the top class of 2026 high school football recruits to watch? Teammates from Bishop Gorman and Clark highlight the class of 2026 high school football recruits in Nevada. Here’s a look at the top five and who’s recruiting them.

Who are the top class of 2026 high school football recruits to watch? lvrj.com/post/3362485 via @reviewjournal #nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school football plan OK’d with ranking system, fewer titles The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association approved a high school football realignment and playoff proposal at a meeting Tuesday with big changes for Class 5A.

High school football plan OK’d with ranking system, fewer titles lvrj.com/post/3265028 via @reviewjournal #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

State’s top recruit changes mind on national signing day — PHOTOS Bishop Gorman wide receiver Derek Meadows, the state’s top recruit according to 247Sports, switched his commitment from one SEC school to another on signing day.

Derek Meadows committed to LSU over the summer, but he flipped to Alabama shortly before signing on Wednesday.

12 Gorman players signed with Division I programs. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

State’s top recruit changes mind on national signing day — PHOTOS lvrj.com/post/3222895 @reviewjournal.bsky.social

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Graney: Small-school version of Bishop Gorman back on top — PHOTOS Pahranagat Valley defeated Tonopah on Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium in the Class 1A football state championship game, adding to its record number of titles.

My favorite quote, from Pahranagat Valley quarterback Jesse Stewart:

“For us to be here in this huge stadium where the Raiders play … we’re all farmers, we’re all ranchers, we’re all cowboys. To come here and play is so special.” #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Graney: Small-school version of Bishop Gorman back on top — PHOTOS Pahranagat Valley defeated Tonopah on Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium in the Class 1A football state championship game, adding to its record number of titles.

From Ed Graney on the 1A state title game, where Pahranagat Valley defeated Tonopah 28-6 to win its 24th state title.

The most in Nevada history. More than Bishop Gorman. Made the 5:30 a.m. departure time from Alamo, NV more than worth it. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Halftime:

Pahranagat Valley holds a 12-6 lead at the break over Tonopah in the 1A state title game. Panthers got a fourth-down sack to end the half with the Muckers driving. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Centennial relishes turnaround from 0-4 to back in state title game The Centennial football team will try to add the Class 5A Division III state title Monday to the 4A crown the Bulldogs claimed last season.

Centennial faces Galena today for the 5A Division III state title. The Bulldogs won the 4A title last year and turned it around to reach their second straight title game.

Centennial relishes turnaround from 0-4 to back in state title game lvrj.com/post/3216714 #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Faith Lutheran and Bishop Manogue are tied 14-14 going into the fourth quarter of the 5A Division II state title game. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

High school football state championship matchups, times set The matchups for all seven Nevada high school football state championship games are locked in, including a quadrupleheader Nov. 26 at Allegiant Stadium.

A look at all seven state championship games. Bishop Gorman vs. Arbor View in the 5A DI title game highlights a quadruple header at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 26

High school football state championship matchups, times set lvrj.com/post/3213381 via @reviewjournal.bsky.social #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Game story from SLAM Academy’s 28-27 thrilling double overtime win Churchill County in a 3A state semifinal.

SLAM Academy will face Truckee for the third straight year for the 3A title at Allegiant on Nov. 26. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Other state title games

Saturday, Nov. 23 at McQueen in Reno

5A Division II: Faith Lutheran vs. Bishop Manogue, 1:30pm
2A: Pershing County vs. Incline, 10am

Monday, Nov. 25 at Bishop Gorman

5A Division III: Galena vs. Centennial, noon

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

HALFTIME

Churchill County 14
SLAM Academy 7

Greenwave were driving after a recovered onside kick, but SLAM recovered a fumble deep on its own territory late in the half.

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Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

More football! At Basic for a 3A state semifinal between SLAM Academy and Churchill County (Fallon).

Truckee and Virgin Valley are the other state semifinal in California.

2A and 1A state semifinals are also in action today.

#nevadapreps #nvpreps #nvprepsfb

Alex Wright

@alexwright1028.bsky.social

1 year ago

Nevada high school football playoff scores, schedule — UPDATED The Nevada high school football playoffs are underway. Here is a full statewide schedule with the dates, times and opponents for Class 5A through 1A.

Updated Nevada high school football playoff schedule with tonight’s scores and state title matchups in 5A and 4A.

3A, 2A and 1A state semifinals are all on Saturday. #nvpreps #nvprepsfb #nevadapreps

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