Weather Delays Test Coaches and Players
A sudden bolt of lightning ripped through the evening sky on Friday, forcing the first games of the Southern Nevada high school football season to pause and, in several cases, be called off.
The clash between Mater East Academy and Faith Lutheran was halted in the first quarter, while the matchup of Sloan Canyon with Central East from Fresno, California, was ultimately declared a no‑contest after multiple delays left the Pirates ahead 14‑7.
Nevada’s safety protocol mandates a 30‑minute suspension whenever lightning is detected within a ten‑mile radius of the field, a rule that repeatedly pushed back the schedule and left coaches and players waiting for clearance.
Unexpected Victories Amid the Storm
Despite the weather setbacks, Bishop Gorman surged to a 41‑0 lead over Losee by halftime, and West (UT) edged Arbor View 20‑14 thanks to a fourth‑quarter touchdown by Derendrick Dixon.
In a surprising upset, Churchill County downed Bishop Manogue 32‑30, turning a high‑division rivalry into a dramatic finish.
Several contests, including the Mater East Academy versus Faith Lutheran showdown, have been pushed to Saturday, while other teams such as Palo Verde and Sierra Vista prepare for make‑up games next week as the region braces for more monsoon activity.