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December 4, 2008

High School Football

Creating a champion

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 ...

Rookie kicker aiming for state title

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 ...

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Palo Verde has strung together a perfect 14-0 season so far. One game against McQueen on Saturday stands between the Panthers and a 4A state championship.

Richard Brian / Las Vegas Sun

Palo Verde has strung together a perfect 14-0 season so far. One game against McQueen on Saturday stands between the Panthers and a 4A state championship.

Palo Verde prepares for final showdown

Undefeated Panthers to meet McQueen in state finals

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 ...

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Palo Verde's Tyrone Blake walks off the field in celebration after defeating Las Vegas 42-21 on Saturday.

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Palo Verde pounds Las Vegas High

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.

Palo Verde sophomore kicker Garrett Dunlap never played football before this season, but he will start for the Panthers Saturday against McQueen in the 4A state championship.

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Rookie kicker aiming for state title

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 ...

Green Valley senior linebacker LaQuan Phillips, who was temporarily paralyzed on Sept. 5 during a game against Centennial, is seen here cheering on his teammates during the Henderson Bowl on Oct. 30. Phillips returned to class at Green Valley High Monday.

Football player injured during game returns to classroom

LaQuan Phillips was happy to be back at school, finally.

Dave Castro Jr. (left), a senior linebacker and offensive lineman for Palo Verde, listens to instructions from his father, Dave Sr., who is the Panthers' defensive coordinator. Palo Verde faces Las Vegas High in the 4A state semifinals on Saturday.

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Father and son duo anchor Palo Verde's stingy defense

The routine of watching film is indeed a boring one for many in Palo Verde's weight room, but for one particular senior, this film session holds added significance.

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