Game day: High school football starts tonight in Las Vegas

Roman Pulefaasisina of Sunrise Mountain High School responds to a question during the annual Las Vegas Sun High School Football Media Day at Red Rock Resort Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Photo by: Steve Marcus

The wait is over. 

High school football kicks off across Nevada today as teams take the field with championship dreams.

Ten games highlight tonight’s slate, headlined by a marquee matchup between two notable programs. Las Vegas travels to face Palo Verde in the latest chapter of a rivalry that dates back to their memorable 2004 state championship clash. 

Several other contests should deliver closely-contested action: Canyon Springs battles Basic, while defending Class 3A state champion Slam Nevada squares off against Desert Oasis. 

Meanwhile, Virgin Valley ventures into Utah to take on Hurricane in a true road test. And Foothill adds to the interstate flavor by hosting California’s Milliken from Long Beach.

Here’s some reading to get you ready: Preseason top-10; weekly game picks; analysis of new playoff format. And make sure to listen to our weekly Prep Sports Now podcast.

We’ll have game scores as they become final later tonight. Send updates on social media using #sunstandout.