High School Football Picks: Week 10

With just two weeks remaining in Southern Nevada's high school football regular season, Friday night's games carry playoff-sized stakes.

Every snap matters as teams fight to punch their postseason tickets.

Here's this week's game-by-game breakdown, following last week's perfect 20-0 performance. The season record now stands at 131-41.

Basic at Liberty

Las Vegas’ Jose Cerriteno is the unquestioned coach of the year, but Liberty’s Rich Muraco is a close second. He’s putting on a master class this fall in getting Patriots back to winning ways. Liberty 44, Basic 0

Cadence at Chaparral

A chance for my Cowboys to get into the win column. Chaparral 31, Cadence 23

Las Vegas at Legacy

Las Vegas remains undefeated and will have a chance for a spot in Open Division playoffs next week against Arbor View. Las Vegas 34, Legacy 13

Arbor View at Desert Pines

All roads lead to an Arbor View-Liberty showdown in the first round of the Open Division playoffs. Arbor View 40, Desert Pines 11.

Spring Valley at Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista likely has the second best team in the Class 4A, but the Lions can’t score when they get to the red zone. Spring Valley 20, Sierra Vista 13

Mojave at Centennial

It’s now or never for Mojave’s playoff hopes. Centennial 20, Mojave 16

Faith Lutheran at Coronado

With two weeks left in the regular season, the loser of this game risks not making the postseason. Coronado 34, Faith Lutheran 19

Shadow Ridge at Palo Verde

It’s rarely pretty, but Shadow Ridge keeps winning. Shadow Ridge 31, Palo Verde 22

Desert Oasis at Foothill

Closer than you think. Foothill 28, Desert Oasis 26

Losee at Bishop Gorman

Gorman is ranked in the top-5 nationally. Losee checks in at No. 8,451, according to Max Preps. This was a massive failure in realignment. Gorman 61, Losee 0

The Meadows at Pahrump Valley

Speaking of sins in realignment. Pahrump 51, The Meadows 0

Del Sol at Valley

Let’s celebrate Valley, who will finish the season with a winning record. Valley 23, Del Sol 6

Durango at Cimarron-Memorial

Durango wins its third straight game. Durango 30, Cimarron 12

Bonanza at Western

Bonanza evens its record at 4-4, but is it enough to squeeze into the playoffs? Bonanza 41, Western 0

Silverado at Sunrise Mountain

Watching Silverado is like watching a fast break in a basketball game. Silverado 50, Sunrise Mountain 19

Clark vs. Slam

The NIAA points ranking says this is an even matchup. It is wrong — Clark is better. Clark 30, Slam 25

Boulder City at Virgin Valley

Virgin Valley’s ground game is too much for the Boulder City defense. Virgin Valley 34, Boulder City 14

Democracy Prep at Moapa Valley

Moapa Valley well on its way to the No. 1 seed in the Class 3A playoffs. Moapa Valley 50, Democracy Prep 0

Cheyenne at Mater East

Mater East can score with every team in the Class 4A. Mater East 42, Cheyenne 6

Rancho at Eldorado

A win would guarantee a winning record for Eldorado. It likely also clinches a playoff game. Eldorado 31, Rancho 0