Game Preview: Desert Hills vs. Moapa Valley

Written by Patrick Blake on August 26, 2011 in Desert Hills, Sports - No comments

The Desert Hills Thunder and Moapa Valley Pirates are both coming into week two of the football season feeling good about their first game.

The Thunder lost 14-12 to one of the best 5A teams in the state. Quarterback Porter Harris, who threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ty Rutledge who had 99 receiving yards, led the Thunder.

The Thunder defense did an outstanding job holding Syracuse to 14 points and only 80 yards rushing.

The Pirates from Moapa Valley are being called a Top 10 team in Nevada, and are coming into tonight’s ball game 1-0 after pulling off a huge upset over Show Low High School in Arizona. The game was played at University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.

The Thunder needs to roll into week two like they did in week one to get their first win of the year.

Pat’s Pick: Moapa Valley over Desert Hills

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Patrick Blake is the host of Blake's Take On Local Sports on Fox News Radio 96.7 fm 1450 am. Patrick was born in Las Vegas, and spent the majority of his life traveling between Las Vegas and St. George. His first word ever said was “touchdown” and he has been a sports fanatic ever since. Patrick’s life revolves heavily around sports and his family. After high school, Patrick went on to play college basketball in California where he later was offered an assistant coaching position. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, coaching high school summer basketball, and playing golf.