Bleachers and a field are cleared at Coronado High School after a football game is cancelled during a rain storm Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. The southwest is expected to experience significant rainfall this weekend due to Hurricane Hilary, according to weather forecasters.
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 | 2 a.m.
The initial week of the high school football season featured more game cancellations than games played. In those games played, our projections were spot on with a 10-1 record.
Let’s keep it going in Week 2.
Sunrise Mountain at Cheyenne
This should be another close game on Thursday Night Lights. Sunrise Mountain 20, Cheyenne 16
Pinnacle (Ariz.) vs. Arbor View
Arbor View makes a big jump in the second week of the season. Arbor View 28, Pinnacle 24
Bishop Gorman at Long Beach Poly (Calif.)
Gorman makes a statement at Nike event in Oregon. Gorman 43, Long Beach Poly 13
Green Valley at Snow Canyon (Utah)
Green Valley lets one get away. Snow Canyon 30, Green Valley 29
Western at Valley
Vikings slightly ahead of Warriors in program rebuild. Valley 12, Western 6
Mojave at Canyon Springs
Canyon Springs was the lone loss in last week's column. I won't make that mistake again. Canyon Springs 30, Mojave 12
Basic at Silverado
Silverado defense pitches another shutout. Silverado 28, Basic 0
Clark at Eldorado
Take me back to the days of Phil Glover leading the charge for Clark against Eldorado. Clark 18, Eldorado 13
Centennial at Palo Verde
Take me back to the days of the old Northwest Division. They called it the Black and Blue Division for a reason. Palo Verde 26, Centennial 19
Cimarron-Memorial at Pinecrest Cadence
Cimarron won’t be shut out this week. Cimarron 43, Pinecrest 0
Coronado at East (Salt Lake)
This is the third game for East, and the first for Coronado. That matters. East 31, Coronado 18
Democracy Prep at Chaparral
Can’t pick against my beloved alma mater this week. Chaparral 30, Democracy Prep 12
Legacy at Alta (Utah)
If the predictions hold, Las Vegas teams will be 0-3 on the road in Utah. Alta 33, Legacy 15
Bonanza at Spring Valley
The Banner Game could be the most underrated rivalry in Las Vegas prep football. Spring Valley 43, Bonanza 8
Shadow Ridge at Spanish Springs
Rule: Always pick the Las Vegas team over the Reno school. Shadow Ridge 31, Spanish Springs 21
Foothill at Moapa Valley
It’s tough to beat Moapa Valley in Overton, something Foothill learns the hard way. Moapa Valley 29, Foothill 27
Desert Pines at Faith Lutheran
Desert Pines has a significant edge at the skilled position. Desert Pines 29, Faith Lutheran 19
Del Sol at Somerset Losee
Somerset was in position to beat Pahrump last week. It is much improved from last year. Somerset 22, Del Sol 6
Needles (Calif.) at Virgin Valley
Virgin Valley gets into the win column. Virgin Valley 19, Needles 0
St. Louis (Hawaii) at Liberty
The inaugural Ninth Island Classic should have a little bit of everything — good football, food, Aloha spirit, and a Liberty win. Liberty 34, St. Louis 20.
