Rancho High Football

Eldorado plays the role of spoiler, keeps Rancho out of playoffs: Friday, October 28, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Eldorado High football team held host Rancho scoreless in the second half Thursday, closing the game with 27 unanswered points in a 35-22 victory to keep Rancho out of the playoffs.

Las Vegas takes another Bone Game victory against Rancho, continues to be one of the state's best teams: Friday, October 21, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Farrell Victor has been waiting all year for someone to punt the ball in his direction. The Las Vegas High senior finally got his chance Thursday in one of the Wildcats’ most important football games of the season, returning a punt 59 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of “Bone Game” against visiting Rancho to help the Wildcats win for the 16th straight time in the rivalry, 49-12. Victor rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns and the Wildcats held Rancho scoreless in the second half to continue their impressive domination in the series. Las Vegas typically beats ...

Las Vegas High still No. 3 in Sun's rankings, ready for Bone Game rivalry with Rancho: Tuesday, October 18, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The third-ranked team in the Sun’s top-10 rankings will be involved in one of the most anticipated games this week. It’s rivalry week on the local high school gridiron, starting Thursday night when No. 3 Las Vegas High attempts to extend its winning streak against Rancho in the annual Bone Game to 16 straight seasons.

Rancho scores minor upset against Desert Pines, back in playoff hunt: Saturday, October 15, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; The Rancho High football team’s quest to reach the postseason improved dramatically Friday night with a 37-27 victory against visiting Desert Pines.

Strong defensive effort from Canyon Springs leads to win against Rancho: Friday, October 7, 2011; high school football:; By Case Keefer; D.J. Pumphrey rushed for more than 250 yards as Canyon Springs shrugged off a lackadaisical first half to beat Rancho 26-6. The Pioneers made multiple mistakes in the opening 24 minutes and turned the ball over continually. They only led 6-0 at halftime.

Rancho beats Chaparral for second straight victory: Saturday, October 1, 2011; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Rancho is getting healthy and improving. After starting the season with three disappointing losses, the Rams have now won two straight. Rancho defeated Chaparral on Saturday 44-12.

Rancho cruises past Sunrise Mountain to break into win column: Friday, September 23, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; After losing in five overtimes last week against Valley, the Rancho High football team rebounded Friday with a 66-20 victory against Sunrise Mountain for its first win of the season.

Valley comes out victorious in five-overtime game against Rancho: Friday, September 16, 2011; high school football:; By Case Keefer; Valley coach Marcus Sherman wasn’t planning on getting much sleep Friday night. He couldn’t imagine doing anything other than thinking about his team’s 35-34 victory over Rancho. The Vikings won one of the more memorable high school football games in Southern Nevada history in five overtimes.

Basic dedicates lopsided victory to severely injured former star: Saturday, September 3, 2011; high school football:; By Case Keefer; It’s been an emotional past week for Basic High. Before the Wolves began preparing for Friday’s matchup with Rancho, they learned 2009 team captain Kelly Armistead was severely injured and suffered major head injuries in a car accident last Saturday.

Big second half carries Del Sol past Rancho: Friday, August 26, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; Nate Kirschbaum passed for four touchdowns and Chris Marshall rushed for around 200 yards Friday to lead the Del Sol High football team past host Rancho, 40-22

Playoff loss to Liberty provides offseason motivation for Rancho: Tuesday, August 23, 2011; high school football:; By Ray Brewer; When the Rancho High football team gathered for its first workouts this spring, coach Elvin Dick had a simple message for his players. He reminded them of their first-round playoff loss to Liberty last fall — a game where Liberty’s physically dominated from start to finish.

Liberty runs past Rancho with full complement of weapons: Friday, November 5, 2010; By Case Keefer; Liberty’s 34-6 playoff victory against Rancho marked the return of senior running back Ty Byrd. Byrd missed the Patriots last four games with a knee injury, but was back in action against the Rams.

Rancho grabs playoff spot with win against Valley: Thursday, October 28, 2010; By Ray Brewer; Shamel David rushed for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns Thursday in leading the Rancho High football team past Valley, 39-29.

Rancho strikes fast, stays alive in hunt for playoffs: Thursday, October 21, 2010; prep football:; Sun Staff; The Rancho High football team scored 20 unanswered points Thursday to open the game in a 40-28 victory against host Eldorado.

Las Vegas continues dominance in Bone Game rivalry against Rancho: Friday, October 15, 2010; By Ray Brewer; One of Nevada’s most storied high school football rivalry games ended in lopsided fashion Friday night — yet again.