Las Vegas Sun

July 6, 2009

Currently: 91° | Complete forecast | Log in

Palo Verde stays perfect

Note: An interactive version of this slideshow is available if you enable JavaScript and download the latest version of Adobe's Flash Player.

Spartan running back Zach Barbara (31) looks for a gap in the line during a run against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School Friday.

Spartan running back Zach Barbara (31) looks for a gap in the line during a run against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School Friday. View photo »

Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas (22) gets a carry against the Spartans during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial.

Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas (22) gets a carry against the Spartans during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial. View photo »

Palo Verde junior Tyrone Blake breaks free for a big gain Friday against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School.. The play was called back due to an offensive penalty.

Palo Verde junior Tyrone Blake breaks free for a big gain Friday against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School.. The play was called back due to an offensive penalty. View photo »

Panthers running back Tyrone Blake (11), right, attempts to escape the clutches of Spartan defender Roderick Washington (32) during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High.

Panthers running back Tyrone Blake (11), right, attempts to escape the clutches of Spartan defender Roderick Washington (32) during Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High. View photo »

Spartans special teams coach Ron Stigler celebrates after his team makes a big stop against a fake punt by the Palo Verde Panthers near the end of the first half of Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High School.

Spartans special teams coach Ron Stigler celebrates after his team makes a big stop against a fake punt by the Palo Verde Panthers near the end of the first half of Friday's game at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Panthers full back Tyrone Blake (right) is wrapped up by Spartans defensive back Kevin Bansbach Friday during a second-half run at Cimarron-Memorial High School. In the background, Spartans linebacker Charlie Spiva closes in on the play.

Panthers full back Tyrone Blake (right) is wrapped up by Spartans defensive back Kevin Bansbach Friday during a second-half run at Cimarron-Memorial High School. In the background, Spartans linebacker Charlie Spiva closes in on the play. View photo »

Spartans running back Stephen Nixon enjoys a laugh with a teammate on the sidelines during a stoppage in play Friday.

Spartans running back Stephen Nixon enjoys a laugh with a teammate on the sidelines during a stoppage in play Friday. View photo »

Spartan defensive back Timothy Hassen (20) drives into Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas during a second-half play Friday at Cimarron-Memorial High School.

Spartan defensive back Timothy Hassen (20) drives into Palo Verde running back Chaz Thomas during a second-half play Friday at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Palo Verde cheerleader Mallory Calhoun, center, celebrates after Panther kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks the game-tying extra point in the final minutes of the fourth quarter during Friday's game against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School.

Palo Verde cheerleader Mallory Calhoun, center, celebrates after Panther kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks the game-tying extra point in the final minutes of the fourth quarter during Friday's game against the Spartans at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

Spartans quarterback Kenneth Banks is tripped up during an overtime scoring attempt Friday against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School.

Spartans quarterback Kenneth Banks is tripped up during an overtime scoring attempt Friday against the Panthers at Cimarron-Memorial High School. View photo »

The Palo Verde sideline erupts after kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks an overtime winning field goal against the Spartans, thus preserving a perfect record.

The Palo Verde sideline erupts after kicker Alex Bonczyk kicks an overtime winning field goal against the Spartans, thus preserving a perfect record. View photo »

Sat, Oct 4, 2008 (12:02 a.m.)

Palo Verde wins against Cimarron-Memorial, 17-14, in overtime.

Post a comment

Commenting requires registration.

Comments are moderated by Las Vegas Sun editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Full comments policy.

Username:
Password: (Forgotten your password?)

OR Create an account (It's free)

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Calendar

Nove Italiano presents Get Corked

Nove Italiano presents Get Corked

(5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Nove Italiano)