Members of the Moapa Valley High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun’s high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 20, 2023. They include, from left, Ryan Bellavance, Gavyn Frederick and Degan Jones.
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 | 9:39 p.m.
Shandon Matheson rushed for three touchdowns and 150 yards tonight for the Moapa Valley football team in a 34-18 win over host Hurricane of Utah to open the season.
Moapa Valley scored on its initial two possessions and never trailed.
“It was a good step forward, but we still have lots to work on,” coach Brent Lewis said.
Quarterback Talon Schraft connected with Tanner Hammons for a touchdown, and he also rushed for a 1-yard score.
When many games were canceled across Southern Nevada, Moapa Valley and Bishop Gorman were able to play complete games on the road in Utah.
“It didn’t rain a drop on us,” Lewis jokingly said.
