Palo Verde's Road to Reno

Disappointing loss should not define Palo Verde's talented football squad: Monday, December 8, 2008; From the Press Box:; By Ray Brewer; Nobody remembers who takes second. This saying, which is often used in sports to describe teams that lost the big game, isn't necessarily true with Palo Verde's football team.

McQueen's Martinez smashes Palo Verde: Saturday, December 6, 2008; By Steve Silver; RENO — Disney World should offer McQueen High School's Anthony Martinez a free trip, because the senior running back/cornerback/kicker made all of the Lancers' dreams come true Saturday in the 4A state championship.

Palo Verde's dream season shattered: Saturday, December 6, 2008; PREP FOOTBALL:; By Christopher Drexel; You can't get any closer to a state championship than this. The Palo Verde football team was woken up from its dream season with a nail-biting 13-12 loss to Reno's McQueen High in the large-school state championship Saturday at UNR's Mackay Stadium.

Palo Verde faithful flock to Reno: Saturday, December 6, 2008; Prep Football:; By Christopher Drexel; RENO - UNR's Mackay Stadium is roughly an eight-hour bus ride from Summerlin. But for supporters of Palo Verde football, the site of the 2008 large-school state championship game may as well have been a couple miles down the road.

McQueen topples Palo Verde for 4A state title: Saturday, December 6, 2008; PREP FOOTBALL: Palo Verde's quest for a state championship goes through Reno's McQueen High School at UNR's Mackay Stadium; By Steve Silver; RENO — It's all over. Palo Verde's perfect season has come to a close as McQueen will take home the state championship 13-12.

4A Nevada championship starting lineups: Saturday, December 6, 2008; High school football:; By Steve Silver; A look at the probably starting lineups for Palo Verde High School and Reno's McQueen High School in Saturday's 4A state championship

Creating a champion: Thursday, December 4, 2008; 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: Thursday, December 4, 2008; 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.

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.

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.