Prep football: Week 2 picks

Desert Pines too athletic for a Basic squad short on speed.
Desert Pines 42, Basic 17

I'm still waiting for my "Brewer loves Basic" shirt. Jaguars roll in this one.
Desert Pines 34, Basic 14

The two schools have played each other every year since opening together in the mid-1990s and Palo Verde has won every meeting.
Palo Verde 50, Mojave 0

Palo Verde is always a safe bet. Mojave better get the ice baths ready.
Palo Verde 42, Mojave 7

Clark tailback Andre Clay will run past the Grizzlies. Guaranteed.
Clark 29, Spring Valley 15

Anton Stallworth is the real deal.
Spring Valley 20, Clark 17

It will be closer than you think, but coach Carmona will pick up a win in his first game with the Warriors.
Western 19, Pahrump 12

I love the Pahrump Winery, but Western bottle up this victory.
Western 20, Pahrump 14

Bonanza's offense finds its stride.
Bonanza 33, Sierra Vista 12

Bonanza let me down last week, but all is forgotten when they drop an inexperienced Sierra Vista squad.
Bonanza 31, Sierra Vista 17

The Aggies could be this year's surprise team. They'll prove it against Centennial.
Arbor View 34, Centennial 16

Centennial will feel the pain of Green Valley's fake field goal for another week.
Arbor View 28, Centennial 20

Northwest Division rivalry game is lopsided in Spartans' favor.
Cimarron 41, Cheyenne 6

Stephen Nixon can run 100 yards before you're even done reading this sentence.
Cimarron 35, Cheyenne 13

Durango is much improved, but doesn't have enough weapons to challenge Gorman.
Gorman 42, Durango 12

Bishop Gorman won't face a real challenge until the playoffs.
Gorman 48, Durango 18

Legacy spoils Faith Lutheran 4A debut.
Legacy 32, Faith Lutheran 13

Faith Lutheran isn't ready for the big show just yet.
Legacy 28, Faith Lutheran 10

Las Vegas sophomores Henderson and Victor have another monster day.
Las Vegas 42, Snow Canyon 15

I will never pick a Utah team.
Las Vegas 55, Snow Canyon 14

Always take a California team against a Nevada team.
Bonita Vista 39, Shadow Ridge 16

I flipped a coin on this one. Sorry Mustangs.
Bonita Vista 30, Shadow Ridge 18

Desert Oasis doesn't play like a second year school.
Desert Oasis 23, Canyon View 18

What is with all of these Utah teams? Send 'em packing Desert Oasis.
Desert Oasis 21, Canyon View 14