High School Football Picks: Week 6

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Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 | 2 a.m.

For many, the high school football game of the year is Friday night — and maybe not the game you are thinking of.

Yes, Bishop Gorman hosts Mater Dei of California in a battle of powers that could decide the mythical national championship. There will be a ton of Division I players on both sidelines to bring plenty of hype and anticipation.

But that’s not the only game of note.

The Henderson Bowl rivalry game between Basic and Green Valley never disappoints, partially because both communities show up in full force to support the neighborhood school and also because the game is typically close.

We’ll analyze both games in this week’s picks column. It went 15-3 last week and stands at 64-30 on the season.

Mater Dei at Bishop Gorman

Mater Dei will undoubtedly be motivated after last week’s loss, but that shouldn’t matter. Gorman’s offense is a well-oiled machine. Gorman 39, Mater Dei 26

Basic at Green Valley

This has the makings of another close Henderson Bowl. Green Valley 23, Basic 22

Arbor View at Faith Lutheran

If Arbor View plays like it did last week, the Crusaders won’t stand a chance. Arbor View 38, Faith Lutheran 16

Farmington (Hawaii) at Liberty

Final tune-up for Liberty before getting into the heart of league play. Liberty 34, Farmington 10

El Toro (Calif.) at Foothill

This is the toughest opponent on the Foothill schedule. El Toro 38, Foothill 18

Sloan Canyon at Del Sol

Sloan Canyon makes statement in Class 4A opener. Sloan Canyon 42, Del Sol 0

Centennial at Canyon Springs

Anyone have a coin? Centennial 16, Canyon Springs 15

Mojave at Shadow Ridge

Shadow Ridge only had one pass attempt last week. Expect another dominating ground effort. Shadow Ridge 31, Mojave 14

Coronado at Desert Oasis

The Coronado players need to have a short memory. Coronado 23, Desert Oasis 19

Clark at Rancho

Clark thinks it has a chance to make a run in the Class 4A. Clark 43, Rancho 0

Durango at Silverado

There has been some classic Durango-Silverado games over the years — in many sports. Here’s hoping Friday night adds to the list. Silverado 33, Durango 25

Democracy Prep at Cimarron-Memorial

Democracy Prep has been limited to 20 points over the past two games. Cimarron-Memorial 20, Democracy Prep 6

Sierra Vista at Chaparral

Going to be a long year for my Cowboys. Sierra Vista 37, Chaparral 0

Las Vegas at Losee

Best player on the field theory. Love the Vegas QB. Las Vegas 33, Losee 22

Boulder City at Eldorado

Boulder City a different team on the road. Eldorado 18, Boulder City 13

Mater East at Slam Nevada

The bye week came at a perfect time for Slam. Slam 24, Mater East 19

Pahrump Valley at Cheyenne

Closer than you think. Pahrump Valley 27, Cheyenne 23