Fernley (3A), Yerington (2A) and Pahranagat Valley (1A) captured Nevada high school football state titles this weekend.
After more than 50 years, Fernley’s wait for a state football title ended Saturday with a 24-20 win over defending state champ Churchill County. It was the school’s first title since 1964.
3A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
— Northern Nevada Preps (@NorthernNVPreps) November 24, 2019
Fernley- 24
Fallon- 20
IT’S OVER! FERNLEY WINS STATE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 50 YEARS! ?
FINAL #NNPlayoffs #NNP pic.twitter.com/0XZFiWSEwL
Fernley finishes 11-2, while Churchill County ends the season with a 10-2 record.
Yerington is this year’s 2A state champ after beating Lincoln County 32-22 on Saturday. It’s the school’s first state title since winning back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2014.
2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
— Northern Nevada Preps (@NorthernNVPreps) November 23, 2019
Yerington-33
Lincoln County-22
The Yerington Lions are your 2A State Champions! Congratulations to Coach Brad Pope and his team on a great year!
FINAL #NNP #NNPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/3IqR8Ycby3
In 1A, Pahranagat Valley beat defending champ Spring Valley 28-14 to capture the school’s 21st state title, which is a state record.
PV, which has now won thirteen titles since 2001, was led by Reece Thornton, who ran for 117 yards and a touchdown, and Preston Higbee, who threw for 107 yards with a touchdown. He also ran for 61 yards and a score.
