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April 26, 2024

High School Hoops Picks: Week Three

The week of January 11

Brewer's Picks
Last Week:
3-5

Season:
9-7

Brewer vs. Keefer

Las Vegas Sun reporters Ray Brewer and
Case Keefer attempt to pick
the winning team from prep contests
across the Las Vegas area.

Keefer's Picks
Last Week:
4-4

Last Season:
10-6

You read it here first. Upset of the week.
Cheyenne 70, Palo Verde 67

Wednesday Jan. 11
Palo Verde
at
Cheyenne

The Panthers might slip up at some point this season, but not here.
Palo Verde 74, Cheyenne 68

How can I pick against the Spartans when their best player is Erik Brewer?
Cimarron 59, Legacy 55

Wednesday Jan. 11
Legacy
at
Cimarron-Memorial

I'll go with the senior-laden Longhorns in a close, pivotal game.
Legacy 60, Cimarron 59

Even though Valley is in first place of the Northeast, I'm still not sold on the Vikes.
Canyon Springs 72, Valley 65

Thursday Jan. 12
Canyon Springs
at
Valley

Valley's schedule is about to get significantly tougher. The Vikings are up for the challenge.
Valley 67, Canyon Springs 60

I haven't correctly picked a Las Vegas game the last two years. Why start now?
Desert Pines 63, Las Vegas 57

Thursday Jan. 12
Desert Pines
at
Las Vegas

The Wildcats will win this game on the boards.
Las Vegas 71, Desert Pines 66

Silverado's hot start to league play is halted.
Coronado 68, Silverado 55

Thursday Jan. 12
Silverado
at
Coronado

Coronado is going to let out some frustration in this one.
Coronado 69, Silverado 55

Gorman passes its lone league test with flying colors.
Gorman 90, Clark 68

Friday Jan. 13
Bishop Gorman
at
Clark

Even though the Chargers are better than most teams, the Gaels will roll over them all the same.
Bishop Gorman 85, Clark 60

Durango making a push for the postseason.
Durango 67, Bonanza 53

Friday Jan. 13
Durango
at
Bonanza

Upset special. The Bengals may have turned a corner, winning three straight heading into this week.
Bonanza 61, Durango 60

Centennial still the class of the Northwest.
Centennial 80, Cheyenne 68

Friday Jan. 13
Cheyenne
at
Centennial

The Bulldogs are no joke, but everyone already knew that.
Centennial 80, Cheyenne 67

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