Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 | 11:48 p.m.
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Big games in Henderson this week
Las Vegas Sun sports reporters Ray Brewer and Case Keefer are back for another high school football discussion. They look at all the matchups this week and spend extra time on the Southeast, which begins league play this week.
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Mojave had waited two for years for this moment.
The Rattlers snapped a 17-game losing streak Friday in Boulder City, holding on for a 25-22 win.
Senior Bryant Lewis had 195 yards and three touchdowns for Mojave, which brought a 25-14 lead into the third quarter. Running back D’adrian Green added 12 rushes for 90 yards.
Mojave also won the turnover battle by intercepting three Boulder City passes. The Rattlers were able to fade 102 rushing yards from the Eagles' Xavier Steel.
“We didn’t do a good job tackling or blocking,” Boulder City coach Alex Kazel said. “We’ve got to play better at first contact next week.”
Boulder City starts 3A league play next week against Virgin Valley, while Mojave goes home for a tilt with Centennial.
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
Case Keefer can be reached at 948-2790 or [email protected]. Follow Case on Twitter at twitter.com/casekeefer.
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