High School Football

Creating a champion: Former Palo Verde quarterback reflects on installation of double-wing offense; By Ray Brewer; Jarrell Harrison remembers the first practice. A sophomore quarterback on Palo Verde's football squad, Harrison and his teammates were the first group to run the program's signature offense. It was the summer of 2002 and longtime Panthers coach Darwin Rost introduced the double-wing to a group of confused athletes, Harrison said.

Budget cuts could cost state tourneys: From the Press Box:; By Ray Brewer; Don't be surprised if north-south competition between Nevada high schools during the playoffs is eliminated within two years.

Scouting the McQueen Lancers: Wednesday, December 3, 2008; By Brett Okamoto; Breaking down Palo Verde's opponent for the 4A state championship.

Chaparral's football coach resigns: Wednesday, December 3, 2008; Prep Football:; By Ray Brewer; Chaparral is now looking for a new football coach.

Rookie kicker aiming for state title: Wednesday, December 3, 2008; palo verde football:; By Steve Silver; Palo Verde sophomore Garrett Dunlap is truly a lonesome kicker. Although Dunlap’s position might not be the most glamorous on a team that wins its games by an average margin of 27 points, the Fort Rucker, Ala. native is just thrilled to have a spot on the varsity roster.

Palo Verde prepares for final showdown: Wednesday, December 3, 2008; Undefeated Panthers to meet McQueen in state finals; By Christopher Drexel; There is only one more opponent left for the Palo Verde football team to conquer. After a 10-game regular season and four-game playoff run that saw them handily defeat all comers, the Panthers will face arguably their toughest challenge yet when they play Reno's McQueen High in the 4A championship Saturday at UNR's Mackay Stadium.

Cheyenne's Proby set to visit Northwestern: Tuesday, December 2, 2008; By Steve Silver; Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald made a trip to the living room of Cheyenne star linebacker Damien Proby on Sunday.

Football player injured during game returns to classroom: Monday, December 1, 2008; By Ray Brewer; LaQuan Phillips was happy to be back at school, finally.

4A coaches announce all-region squads: Monday, December 1, 2008; By Brett Okamoto; Two college-bound defensive lineman and nine players from an undefeated Southern Nevada champion Palo Verde team highlighted the Sunrise and Sunset all-region 4A football awards this season.

Las Vegas laments end of season: Saturday, November 29, 2008; Prep Football:; By Steve Silver; Las Vegas High is no stranger to the state semifinals. But despite their familiarity with high stakes contests, the Wildcats seemed shell-shocked Saturday while falling into an early 21-point deficit.

Palo Verde pounds Las Vegas High: Saturday, November 29, 2008; PREP FOOTBALL:; By Jared Harmon; The Palo Verde football team struck hard and fast in the state semifinals Saturday as the Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Las Vegas High early in the second quarter.

Live scoring updates: Saturday, November 29, 2008; PREP FOOTBALL:; By Steve Silver; Palo Verde is heading to the state championship with a 42-21 thumping of Las Vegas today.

Las Vegas High, Palo Verde meet in semifinals: Saturday, November 29, 2008; PREP FOOTBALL:; By Brett Okamoto, Steve Silver; Las Vegas High vs. Palo Verde: A preview of the 4A State semifinals.

Father and son duo anchor Palo Verde's stingy defense: Thursday, November 27, 2008; Prep Football:; By Steve Silver; The routine of watching film is indeed a boring one for many in Palo Verde's weight room, but for one particular senior, this film session holds added significance.

Hales hopes to continue family tradition at Las Vegas: Thursday, November 27, 2008; Prep Football:; By Brett Okamoto; Las Vegas senior Madison Hales already has a state championship ring – kind of.

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