Desert Pines High School

Signing Day Blog: Family plays big role in signings of Liberty stars: Wednesday, February 6, 2013; high school football:; By Ray Brewer, Paul Delos Santos, Case Keefer; The scene at most Las Vegas Valley high schools is similar on national signing day. The athlete signing a letter-of-intent to play college football sits at a conference room table in an office space too small to contain his family and friends.

Mojave opens playoffs by beating Desert Pines for second time this season: Thursday, October 25, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Mojave made history in more ways than one Friday night. Not only did the Rattlers host the first playoff game in school history, they also won it. For the second time this season, Mojave beat Desert Pines.

Moapa Valley wins ninth straight to secure home-field advantage in playoffs: Saturday, October 20, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Moapa Valley High football team has reached the state title game the past six years. If the second quarter of Friday’s 49-20 victory against host Desert Pines is any indication, the Pirates are in the driver’s seat for a return trip to the title game.

Desert Pines peaking at the right time, tops Chaparral to secure playoff berth: Saturday, October 13, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Walking up and down the Desert Pines High football team’s sideline Friday night during their 48-28 victory against Chaparral, it was obvious the Jaguars players had a different attitude. The Jaguars, after struggling to start the season, are a confident a bunch. And that makes them one of Division-IA’s most dangerous teams.

Malik Davis stars as Desert Pines downs Virgin Valley: Friday, October 5, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Malik Davis can sometimes get lost behind the considerable shadows of Eric Wilkes and Iquan Corsey in the Desert Pines backfield. Not on Friday. With Corsey missing the game and the Jaguars needing someone to make up for the absence, Davis had his best game of the season in a 41-28 home triumph over Virgin Valley.

Action-packed contest sees Boulder City outlast Desert Pines: Friday, September 21, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; In a night full of big plays, Boulder City found a way to make one more than Desert Pines.

Desert Pines chops down Pahrump Valley: Friday, September 14, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Desert Pines enjoyed one of those nights when it seemed like every player on the roster scored — even a lineman.

New attitude pays off in major way as Mojave upsets Desert Pines: Friday, August 31, 2012; HS Football:; By Case Keefer; Midway through the third quarter Friday night, Mojave was exactly where everyone thought it would be against Desert Pines. The Rattlers trailed 18-6, looking destined to fall against a more established opponent for the umpteenth in the last decade.

Myloe Lewis' four touchdowns help Cheyenne beat Desert Pines in opener: Friday, August 24, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; If there was any doubt Cheyenne High is the team to beat in the new Division I-A, senior running back Myloe Lewis erased those concerns Thursday in the opening two minutes of the Desert Shields’ first game. Lewis rushed for a 55-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Then, after a Desert Pines interception, he scored on a 23-yard run in making a big-time opening-night statement. Lewis rushed for 343 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries in leading visiting Cheyenne to a 30-22 victory.

Desert Pines looking to make major strides in new Division 1-A Sunrise: Thursday, August 23, 2012; HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL:; By Case Keefer; If the flavor of Desert Pines’ offense in recent years was vanilla, it’s transforming into Neapolitan this season. The Jaguars will continue to use their run-between-the-tackles mentality, but some new wrinkles may accompany the standard fare to diversify the attack.

From blue chip prospects to Division II recruits keeping the dream alive, signing day produced several memories in Las Vegas: Thursday, February 2, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Every high school football player has a different story to share on national signing day. There are usually plenty of tears of joy, smiles and hugs from loved ones, and the look of relief on the faces of recruits as they officially commit to a college by signing a letter of intent. Getting to the day, which always falls on the first Wednesday of February, is typically easier said than done for the athletes. In Las Vegas, this year’s recruiting cycle produced more than its share of noteworthy events. Here are some of their stories:

Decision to leave high school early for college football dreams a no-brainer for local player: Monday, January 16, 2012; ray brewer:; By Ray Brewer; The benefits behind a high school football player graduating a semester early to enroll in college and participate in spring practice always confused me. Why rush growing up?

Desert Pines offensive lineman Cedrick Poutasi picks Utah football: Thursday, December 29, 2011; hs football:; By Ray Brewer; Desert Pines High offensive lineman Cedrick Poutasi waited until Thursday night to verbally commit to the University of Utah football program, announcing his decision during the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Cedrick Poutasi, Ronnie Stanley to play in national all-star games: Tuesday, December 13, 2011; high school football: Poutasi, the 6-foot-6, 325-pound offensive tackle from Desert Pines, will make his college decision Dec. 30 during all-star game; By Ray Brewer; Two of Southern Nevada’s top college football recruits will be playing in national all-star games in the upcoming weeks. Desert Pines High senior offensive tackle Cedrick Poutasi will play Dec. 30 in the Offense-Defense All-America Game at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Foothill sophomore QB continues break through season, leads Falcons to a playoff win: Friday, November 4, 2011; high school football:; Edward Hauth, Las Vegas Sun; Even a flu virus and rainy conditions couldn’t stop Foothill High sophomore quarterback Drew Doxtator from winning his first playoff game. Doxtator threw four touchdowns Friday to help the host Falcons advance to the Sunrise Regional semifinals with a 34-12 victory against Desert Pines in the regional quarterfinals.