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Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 | 11:34 p.m.
Prep Sports Now
Gorman's national contest precedes Saturday slate
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Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Case Keefer and Ray Brewer go across the valley and break down the upcoming week of high school. They give their picks on every game and spend extra time debating Del Sol vs. Liberty and Servite (Calif.) vs. Bishop Gorman.
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Centennial High’s Coby Newton rushed for more than 100 yards and a touchdown Saturday night in a 35-3 victory against Mojave.
Centennial coach Leon Evans rested feature back Jacobi Owens in the second half, opting to use the fullback Newton at running back. Newton responded with 84 second-half rushing yards on 12 carries.
“(Newton) had a pretty good night, actually,” Evans said. “He ran the ball hard for us.”
Evans was pleased with the way his second-string offense moved the ball and knows having capable backups will be crucial later in the season. Also, backup quarterback Jacob Meltzer connected with Trajan Pili for a 14-yard scoring strike.
After losing its first three games, Centennial (2-3) has only surrendered 13 points the last two weeks. “Our defense was strong again,” Evans said.
Mojave High School is Rattler Nation, but really it’s home to underdogs.
Minutes from the Nellis Air Force Base the school is nestled near Commerce Street and West Ann Road, an area littered with foreclosed homes.
The school is attended by many students who are underprivileged or at-risk. After Mojave failed to meet No Child Left Behind standards it became one of five Clark County Schools determined to do a 180.
In order to make the turnaround a reality, Mojave has implemented new faculty, extended the school day by 20 minutes and is geared towards boosting school spirit.
“The problem we have right now is that our children aren’t proud of their own school,” Mojave principal Antonio Rael explained an August interview. “When our children begin to take pride in our school, our community will follow.”
- Year built:
- 1997
- Mascot:
- Rattle Snake
- Principal (Year Hired):
- Antonio Rael (2001)
- School motto:
- “Promoting Achievement, Creating Success”
- Mission Statement:
- “The Mission of the Mojave High School Community is to provide a safe learning environment that will empower students to develop excellence, pride, respect, and skills necessary for future success.”
- Enrollment:
- Approximately 2,000
- School Report Card:
- 2010-2011
Compiled by Gregan Wingert
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