Mojave High School Football

Moapa Valley fights off Mojave to earn spot in Division I-A state semifinals: Friday, November 2, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Moapa Valley High football team typically wins games behind the running of senior tailback Conner Mortensen. However, he’s not the Pirates’ only capable rusher. Take Friday night’s 36-32 victory against visiting Mojave to send the Pirates to the state semifinals for the seventh straight season as an example.

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.

Mojave wins big again to close regular season: Friday, October 19, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; For the first time in school history, Mojave will host a home playoff game. The Rattlers put the finishing touches on a memorable regular season Friday, blowing out Pahrump Valley 47-6.

Mojave punches ticket to postseason with win over Clark: Friday, October 12, 2012; high school football:; By Paul Delos Santos; Mojave quarterback Zack Arave threw for 194 yards with three touchdowns as the Rattlers locked up a berth in the Division 1A state playoffs with a 45-7 victory over Clark on Friday.

UNLV's Anthony Marshall will return to Mojave High as honorary captain for homecoming game: Wednesday, September 26, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Anthony Marshall was a skinny freshman and a little timid when he first step foot on the Mojave High campus. Marshall didn’t take long to become the big man on campus, helping the Rattlers advance to the 2007 state basketball championship game and earning a scholarship to play at UNLV. On Thursday night, Marshall will return to campus as the honorary captain for the football team’s homecoming game against Western.

Defense helps Mojave beat Faith Lutheran in league opener: Friday, September 21, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Marcus Hines had a fumble return and interception return for a touchdown Friday for the Mojave High football team, helping the Rattlers force eight turnovers in a 45-13 victory against host Faith Lutheran in the Division I-A league opener for both schools.

Four touchdown night from Flanagan helps Mojave beat Sunrise Mountain: Friday, September 14, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Mojave High football team improved its record to 2-2 on the season Friday with a 25-12 victory at host Sunrise Mountain.

Late mistake forces Virgin Valley to work extra for third straight win: Friday, September 7, 2012; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Virgin Valley experienced overwhelming relief and sheer frustration in a matter of seconds in its 26-20 overtime victory over host Mojave Friday night.

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.

Boulder City avenges last season's loss to Mojave: Friday, August 24, 2012; hs football:; By Case Keefer; A strong defensive effort and relentless rushing attack led Boulder City to a hard-fought victory to open the season. Boulder City defeated Mojave 16-13 on their home field to avenge last season’s Homecoming night loss to the Rattlers.

Mojave coach confident his team can make playoff push: Friday, August 24, 2012; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Mojave High football team has played just one playoff game since the North Las Vegas school opened in 1996. If coach Joe Delgado has his way, his Rattlers will easily double the amount this year. Yes, he thinks his team is that good.

Mojave snaps home losing streak, tops Shadow Ridge to close season: Friday, October 28, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Mojave High football team won at home for the first time in four seasons Thursday, beating Shadow Ridge 24-9 to close the season.

Late touchdown run helps Cheyenne avoid upset bid by Mojave: Friday, October 21, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Tyler Spight’s short touchdown run with less than one minute remaining Friday gave the Cheyenne High football team a 16-8 victory against visiting Mojave.

Faith Lutheran captures first road win as a 4A classification school: Friday, October 7, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Gino DeGeorge’s 6-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Pryatel-Farmer with less than four minutes remaining Thursday gave the Faith Lutheran football team a 15-9 victory against host Mojave.

Solid defensive effort gives Centennial a second straight win: Saturday, October 1, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Centennial High’s Coby Newton rushed for more than 100 yards and a touchdown Saturday night in a 35-3 victory against Mojave.