High School Football Picks: Week 4

First-place Clark continues its good play.
Clark 37, Spring Valley 26

Grizzlies have lost two close games against stiff competition. They break through here.
Spring Valley 23, Clark 21

Gorman gives up more than 40 points, still beats California foe.
Bishop Gorman 48, Santa Margarita 43

Noah Tialavea is one of my favorite players to watch in town.
Bishop Gorman 34, Santa Margarita 24

Good effort by Liberty in close loss.
Hamilton 28, Liberty 17

Sophomore star Ethan Dedeaux finds a way to score the upset for the Patriots.
Liberty 40, Hamilton 20

The Wildcats’ defense is the real deal.
Las Vegas 25, Palo Verde 7

If Darrion Finn and Jaren Campbell run the ball to their potential, the Panthers are capable of a second upset in as many games.
Palo Verde 25, Las Vegas 24

Despite bad loss at Arbor View, I’m still on the C-Springs bandwagon.
Canyon Springs 25, Foothill 20

Calling for a shootout won by a breakout performance from Foothill quarterback Devon Mueller.
Foothill 42, Canyon Springs 40

Congrats to both teams on proving me wrong last week.
Arbor View 46, Basic 15

Watch out; Arbor View is clicking.
Arbor View 38, Basic 17

Green Valley’s offense will be tough for ‘Hawks to contain.
Green Valley 47, Silverado 18

Gators’ defense won’t be easy on ‘Hawks either.
Green Valley 30, Silverado 13

Coronado should win this one convincingly.
Coronado 56, Bonanza 0

Cougars have an underrated defense to go with their efficient offense.
Coronado 37, Bonanza 6

Centennial should be well rested after bye week.
Centennial 33, Legacy 13

Bulldogs will win the battle in the trenches.
Centennial 28, Legacy 12

Crusaders get back on track after being upset at Clark.
Faith Lutheran 39, Cheyenne 8

The Division 1A has a few outstanding matchups every week.
Faith Lutheran 33, Cheyenne 20

Shadow Ridge wins its home opener — probably returns another kick for a TD, too.
Shadow Ridge 45, Desert Oasis 13

Why even kick off to Shadow Ridge’s De-Zhon Rogers at this point?
Shadow Ridge 36, Desert Oasis 16

Eldorado improves to 3-0 on the season. Great turnaround.
Eldorado 33, Durango 22

If the Sundevils were in the Division 1A where they belong, they could really compete this year.
Eldorado 41, Durango 27

Boulder City hands Del Sol its first loss.
Boulder City 38, Del Sol 19

Dragons are improving every week.
Del Sol 18, Boulder City 17

Moapa Valley won’t be challenged until the playoffs.
Moapa Valley 53, Sunrise Mountain 0

Only flood Moapa Valley will deal with this week is the one it creates with points on the scoreboard.
Moapa Valley 49, Sunrise Mountain 12

Like Moapa Valley, Desert Pines also won’t be challenged until the playoffs.
Desert Pines 49, Chaparral 16

Anyone else notice Brewer isn’t picking “his Cowboys” very often this year?
Desert Pines 41, Chaparral 20

Pahrump Valley has to win this game, right?
Pahrump Valley 32, Western 13

Trojans need a morale boost.
Pahrump Valley 34, Western 14

Football is a team effort, but this game should be Sierra Vista’s Maliek Broady vs. Mo-Town’s Ty Flanagan.
Sierra Vista 39, Mojave 32

Sierra Vista’s Andrew Peterson is awfully explosive too.
Sierra Vista 32, Mojave 27

Rancho continues to improve, gives Virgin Valley a tough game.
Virgin Valley 39, Rancho 12

I don’t see it; Virgin Valley rolls.
Virgin Valley 49, Rancho 6