High School Basketball Picks: Week 1

Watch out Clark and DP, Elko is my favorite to win Division I-A state championship.
Elko 69, Liberty 59

Elko is on a mission after last year’s letdown in the state championship.
Elko 65, Liberty 54

Losing forward Garett Scheer is a big blow, but Dawgs still have plenty of weapons.
Centennial 75, Green Valley 61

Darrian Traylor is the weapon that will strike most lethally in this game.
Centennial 72, Green Valley 56

Canyon Springs grabs impressive road victory in game of the night.
Canyon Springs 64, Clark 60

Clark’s defensive intensity affects Canyon Springs just enough.
Clark 68, Canyon Springs 66

Just a sophomore, Shadow’s Jerell Springer will be tough for Silverado to contain.
Shadow Ridge 62, Silverado 45

Not going to be a fun bus ride home for Skyhawks.
Shadow Ridge 75, Silverado 58

Durango is the state’s best 5-win team.
Durango 71, Foothill 67

Torrance Littles has played himself into Player of the Year conversations so far.
Foothill 70, Durango 60

Freshman guard Maka Ellis is going to be fun to watch in the upcoming years.
Sierra Vista 59, Faith Lutheran 56

Crusaders will win their sixth victory in a row.
Faith Lutheran 60, Sierra Vista 57

I’ll take the home team in this evenly matched game.
Palo Verde 65, Desert Oasis 62

Panthers never go down easily.
Palo Verde 64, Desert Oasis 56

The Division I-A is so wide open, my Cowboys could be a force down the stretch.
Chaparral 71, Boulder City 61

Marc Silas is leading resurgent Chaparral.
Chaparral 67, Boulder City 63