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There could be a new favorite in the class 3A. Defending state champion Moapa Valley is always a threat to represent Southern Nevada in the state semifinals, but a new contender could be emerging in Slam Academy. And don't forget about Virgin Valley. We discuss this and more — including Bishop Gorman's loss to Mater Dei — in another episode of Prep Sports Now.

Ray Brewer details his golden rules to Case Keefer for picking the winners of Las Vegas area high school football games. An example: Never take a local team playing on the road in California. Listen to this week’s Prep Sports Now for more.

Could this be the season the UNLV football team reaches a bowl game? After all, they've got a roster of relative unknowns in transfer players who could make an impact. And what to make of the UNLV basketball program's defeat in Canada, where the defense — the program's calling card — looked awful. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss.

Another season of high school football begins Friday night with a similar storyline: Gorman is the team to beat in the class 5A; Silverado in the class 4A. Can anyone dethrone the 2021 state champs? Case and Ray discuss on the maiden edition of Prep Sports Now in 2022.

The UNLV football team is about two months away from opening its season by hosting Idaho State. Like you, we are anticipating the action. The Golden Nugget sports book posted betting numbers on all 12 of the UNLV games in 2022, listing the Rebels as a favorite four times — including by 1-point against UNR. The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer analyze the football schedule, and also talk UNLV...

The Sun's Mike Grimala and Ray Brewer discuss what's next for the UNLV football team after a 2-10 season. Already, its best defensive player announced plans to transfer. And what about the UNLV basketball team? What do you make of the 4-3 start?

High school football in Nevada shifts to the big stage of Allegiant Stadium on Thursday, as state champions in four classifications will crowned. We project the winners in another episode of Prep Sports Now.

We've waited two years for this high school football game. Gorman hosts defending state champion Liberty for the class 5A Southern Region championship and a spot in next week's state championship game. The last time these schools met Liberty handed Gorman its first local defeat since 2008 in breaking the powerhouse program's string of 10 straight state titles.