News Summary
Las Vegas high school football is heating up with key matchups this week, including the much-anticipated Bone Game rivalry between Rancho High and Las Vegas High. While Liberty and Desert Pines also vie for victory with promising youth, the Bone Game stands out as Las Vegas High aims to extend their 27-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Bishop Gorman’s battle against East St. Louis captures national attention. On a different note, the Las Vegas Raiders face quarterback challenges as Aidan O’Connell suffers an injury amidst a rough season.
Las Vegas – High school football fans in Las Vegas are in for an exciting week as teams ramp up their seasons with key matchups, particularly a historic rivalry known as the Bone Game, set to highlight the schedule.
Tonight, the Liberty and Desert Pines football teams will face off with both entering the game at a 2-1 record. Although these teams may not hold the same level of prominence as they did during the late 2010s, both have showcased promising young talent showing significant growth and potential.
The Bone Game, which features a rivalry between Rancho High and Las Vegas High, is considered a significant event in the Las Vegas high school sports calendar. This rivalry is recognized as one of Nevada’s oldest, with Las Vegas High currently boasting a dominating 27-game winning streak in the meaningful series. Analysts predict that Las Vegas High is heavily favored to win this year’s match, suggesting they will have no trouble continuing their stranglehold on the series.
In addition to the Bone Game, this week features several other high school matchups, including:
- Palo Verde at Basic
- Silverado vs. Moapa Valley
- Shadow Ridge vs. Canyon Springs
- Legacy vs. Foothill
On a broader scale, Bishop Gorman will host East St. Louis from Illinois in what has been labeled as the national game of the week, showcasing top-25 ranked teams battling it out on the field.
On a related note, a previous game from the season featured Eldorado wide receiver Damir Owens scoring during the Cleat Game against Chaparral, illustrating the competitive spirit and talent present in local football.
As the high school teams gear up, the local college football scenario is also buzzing with news from the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell recently suffered a bone bruise to his left knee during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This unfortunate incident occurred late in the third quarter, leading to O’Connell being carted off the field, his leg immobilized in an air cast.
Following the injury, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce confirmed that if O’Connell is unable to play in the next game, Desmond Ridder would be the starting quarterback against the Atlanta Falcons. This development comes as the Raiders are currently struggling with a disappointing nine-game losing streak, marking their worst performance since the 2014 season. Ridder has expressed enthusiasm regarding the possibility of starting on an expansive platform like Monday Night Football.
So far this season, O’Connell has thrown for 899 yards, managing four touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 63.2% of his passes. With starting quarterback Gardner Minshew out for the season due to a broken collarbone, the team has Carter Bradley, an undrafted rookie, as the only other quarterback currently under contract on the practice squad.
As the high school season heats up and the Raiders face unforeseen challenges, Las Vegas is sure to be the center of attention in the football world as teams strive for victory on the field.
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- Las Vegas Sun: Friday Night Roundup
- Wikipedia: High School Football in the United States
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- ESPN: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Injury
- Encyclopedia Britannica: American Football
- Review Journal: Bad to the Bone Event
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