High School Football Picks: Week 1

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Members of the Las Vegas High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun's high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 22, 2025. They include, from left, Aiden Weigum, Tanner Vibabul and Christopher Fernandez. Photo by: Christopher DeVargas

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Welcome to another season of high school football picks across Southern Nevada.

For more than two decades, this space has been building excitement for Friday nights by breaking down every game on the slate.

Sometimes we nail it — last season’s 173-64 record speaks for itself. Sometimes we miss the mark entirely.

But that’s the beauty of prep football: every week brings new surprises.

Here’s to another unforgettable season under the lights.

Faith Lutheran at Desert Hills (Utah)

This game should mirror last year’s contest between the schools when Faith Lutheran won by two points. Faith Lutheran 21, Desert Hills 19

Las Vegas at Palo Verde

Las Vegas, with Tanner Vibabul at quarterback and Steven Bullock at running back, will have a field day running the ball. Las Vegas 30, Palo Verde 18

Virgin Valley at Hurricane (Utah)

I would have taken Virgin Valley if the game was played in Mesquite. Hurricane 25, Virgin Valley 20

Moapa Valley at Beaver (Utah)

Beaver brings back its quarterback and defensive core from its state championship team, while Moapa Valley will rely heavily on inexperienced starters. Beaver 23, Moapa Valley 15

Milliken (Calif.) at Foothill

A rule in picking games: Always take the California team. Milliken 31, Foothill 20

Sierra Vista at Durango

Getting one rivalry game out of the way to open the season. Sierra Vista 32, Durango 11

Canyon Springs at Basic

Can I get a “HowlYeah?” Basic 38, Canyon Springs 23

Losee at Legacy

Anyone have a coin? Legacy 24, Losee 19

Boulder City at Churchill County

Churchill County feels it should have beaten eventual champion Slam Nevada in last year’s state semifinals. The Fallon school returns its quarterback and running back. Churchill County 39, Boulder City 9

Democracy Prep at Sunrise Mountain

This should be a fun, evenly matched game. Sunrise Mountain 20, Democracy Prep 12

Desert Oasis vs. Slam Nevada

This is a step up in competition for defending Class 3A state champion Slam. Desert Oasis 22, Slam 13

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