The first round of the high school football playoffs is typically played on a Thursday because of Nevada Day.

Since we’re already weighing in on ways to improve the playoff seeding process, here’s another suggestion: play on the Nevada Day holiday itself, even if it means giving up the three-day weekend.

If the regional cross country meet can be held on Nevada Day, why can’t football?

The picks column went 16-3 last week and sits at 164-46 for the season. Let’s step up our game for the playoffs.

Centennial at Shadow Ridge

The big loss to Bishop Gorman and subsequent playoff-seeding drama is a lot for teenagers to manage. Shadow Ridge wins — but it’s close. Shadow Ridge 20, Centennial 18

Faith Lutheran at Desert Oasis

Faith Lutheran received good fortune to make the postseason. That

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