News Summary

The playoff rankings for Las Vegas high school football have experienced a significant shift following a MaxPreps update. Las Vegas High School ascends to the No. 4 seed in the Open Division, leapfrogging Shadow Ridge and altering the competitive landscape in both the Class 5A and 4A Southern Region. Fans can look forward to the upcoming quarterfinal matches as the excitement builds in the community for this year’s playoff season.

Las Vegas High School Football Playoff Rankings Shift After Update

Las Vegas is buzzing today, and it’s all thanks to some thrilling twists and turns in the world of high school football. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) released its highly anticipated HRM rankings for the playoff fields recently, but just a few hours after the initial announcement, there was a 💥 shake-up thanks to an update from MaxPreps. This unexpected change has brought new dynamics to the rankings for Class 5A and 4A Southern Region teams qualifying for playoffs.

Las Vegas High Makes Its Move

In the latest twist, Las Vegas High has successfully climbed its way up to emerge as the No. 4 seed in the coveted Open Division state tournament. With an HRM score of 5, Las Vegas now sits above Shadow Ridge, which also clocks in at 5 HRM, but faced a drop in their rankings. Just last Friday, Las Vegas faced a tough loss against Arbor View, with the scoreboard reading 57-28, but that hasn’t deterred their playoff ambitions!

Shadow Ridge Takes A Hit

Just hours before this update, Shadow Ridge was basking in the glory of its No. 4 ranking, but the MaxPreps update has caused quite the ripple effect. The team initially ranked No. 9 before the MaxPreps shake-up, has now slipped down to No. 14. Meanwhile, the ranking order dynamics among Shadow Ridge, Foothill, and Las Vegas have completely turned around due to these rolling changes.

Foothill’s Ups and Downs

Foothill also found itself in a tight spot after suffering an upset with a close game against Faith Lutheran, ending at 30-24. With the MaxPreps update, this mix of wins and losses has resulted in a fascinating playoff picture shaping up for our Las Vegas local teams.

What Changed?

It appears that the NIAA wasn’t tipped off about the MaxPreps update prior to their announcements, resulting in some confusing discrepancies in the rankings. But don’t worry, Tim Jackson, the NIAA’s executive director, reassures that the changes predominantly impacted only the positioning of these crucial teams.

Understanding the Rankings

This year marks a big milestone as the NIAA has shifted from traditional standings to the HRM ranking system for determining postseason eligibility! This innovative system combines Harbin points, rubric points, and, of course, MaxPreps’ rankings to provide fair assessments of the teams’ performances.

The Playoff Picture

Looking at the 5A Southern Region playoff rankings, we see teams ranked from No. 5 through No. 12. After an impressive victory over Foothill, Faith Lutheran has climbed up from No. 14 to No. 10, while Mojave clinched the 11th playoff spot over Centennial based on tiebreaker criteria. The heartbreak of missing out on playoffs falls upon Coronado, who ends up just outside the action with a No. 13 ranking.

The Upcoming Matches

Mark your calendars, as the quarterfinals for the 5A Southern Region playoffs kick off this Thursday, with games set to begin at 6 p.m. The exciting matchups include:

  • No. 8 Centennial at No. 1 Shadow Ridge
  • No. 5 Green Valley at No. 4 Desert Pines
  • No. 6 Faith Lutheran at No. 3 Desert Oasis
  • No. 7 Mojave at No. 2 Foothill

Meanwhile, for the 4A quarterfinals, fans can look forward to:

  • No. 8 Valley at No. 1 Sloan Canyon
  • No. 5 Mater East at No. 4 Sierra Vista
  • No. 6 SLAM! Nevada at No. 3 Spring Valley
  • No. 7 Clark at No. 2 Silverado

Semifinals On the Horizon

The buzz doesn’t stop there! The state semifinals for the Open Division are set for November 14, featuring Arbor View going up against Liberty and Bishop Gorman taking on Las Vegas High. This year is shaping up to be one for the books!

Wrapping Up

As this exciting season unfolds, the NIAA is keen on figuring out the reasons behind the MaxPreps update occurring after their initial rankings release. After all, understanding these factors will surely help in streamlining future ranking processes! With so much on the line, the community is ready to rally behind our local teams. Best of luck to all! Go, Vegas!

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