Western High School

Brandon Lopez explodes for big yards in Spring Valley win: Friday, September 18, 2009; By Case Keefer; Spring Valley running back Brandon Lopez had so many touchdowns and yards in a 35-6 win against Western that coach Kelly Murphy lost count. “He had big plays all over the place,” Murphy said.

Desert Pines cruises past Western: Saturday, September 12, 2009; By Ray Brewer; Eric Tuiloma and Noel Darden each had two touchdowns to lead Desert Pines to a 63-16 victory against host Western.

Roundup: Palo Verde blanks Mojave 52-0 in Northwest Division opener: Friday, September 4, 2009; Week 2 — Prep football roundup:; By Sun Staff; Brandon Wright and Chapell Thomas each had a pair of touchdown runs and Palo Verde led 38-0 at halftime in a 52-0 victory against host Mojave in the Northwest Division opener for both schools.

Senior quarterback propels Western High to victory: Friday, September 4, 2009; Sun Staff; The scoreboard could have read, “Dante Warren 20, Pahrump Valley 14.”

Western plans to stick with running game: Thursday, August 20, 2009; prep football preview:; By Case Keefer; Western High coach Fernando Carmona had a rough off season and it had nothing to do with worrying about how the Warriors would replace 14 graduated starters from last year’s team. Carmona had massive internal bleeding in early July and underwent an emergency blood transfusion to save his life. Six weeks later and he’s still recovering — with football on his mind.

Former Chap football coach gets nod at Western: Friday, April 10, 2009; PREP FOOTBALL:; By Ray Brewer; Western High hired Fernando Carmona as its football coach on Tuesday. Carmona coached at Chaparral the last five years.

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.

Roundup of other Las Vegas area prep games: Saturday, October 25, 2008; By Sun Staff; Other games Friday night in the Las Vegas area.

Warriors’ coach building on teamwork: Thursday, August 28, 2008; Home News Football Guide:; By Christopher Drexel; New Western coach John Isola said his program gained success in the past based on its talent. Now, he wants the wins to come as a result of teamwork and accountability.