Roses are red. Violets are blue. And Reed, Carson are 1-2.
The Raiders and Senators held serve against bad teams last week but we see shuffling in the rest of the rankings. McQueen makes its way back into the top-five since falling out after the fourth week of the season. Galena moves up to its highest ranking. And Damonte falls completely out of the rankings after being ranked as high as No. 3.
To view how the Power Rankings have adjusted over the course of the season, click here.
1. Reed Raiders (7-0)
The Raiders have played the second-toughest schedule in Northern Nevada (behind Damonte Ranch). On average, they’re outscoring their opponents 50-24 every night. Is that something you’d be interested in?
Next game: Friday at Hug
Last week: 1
2. Carson Senators (6-1)
Nothing really new here. The Senators messed around and put the hurt on Bishop Manogue on Saturday afternoon. The offense continues to be one of the best in the area.
Next game: Friday vs. Galena
Last week: 2
3. Galena Grizzlies (4-2)
Sure, it was against Douglas, but after a 56-17 win over the Tigers, it might be time to start believing in the Grizzlies. We’ll know just how much faith to put in them Friday night. Galena travels to first-place Carson.
Next game: Friday at Carson
Last week: 4
4. Reno Huskies (5-2)
Last week’s showing didn’t wow anyone. Reno scored a touchdown in the final seconds and grinded out a 24-0 win at one-win Hug. Apparently the loss to Reed created a hangover effect. The Huskies are fortunate they drew Hug last week. A second league loss—to Hug—would’ve seriously jeopardized hosting a playoff game.
Next game: Friday vs. Spanish Springs
Last week: 3
5. McQueen Lancers (4-2)
Whoa. Where did that come from? McQueen’s offense had been pedestrian much of the season but broke out the fireworks last week in a big 55-31 home win over Spanish Springs—which entered playing its best ball of the year. The Lancers hit a handful of home runs and erased the Cougars’ offense until a allowing a couple late touchdowns with backups in. Look out for the Lancers.
Next game: Friday at North Valleys
Last week: NR
Needs to get in the gym: Damonte Ranch
DI North Standings
High Desert League
Reed 7-0, 2-0
McQueen 4-2, 2-0
Reno 5-2, 1-1
Spanish Springs 2-4, 1-1
North Valleys 1-5, 0-2
Hug 1-5, 0-2
Sierra League
Carson 6-1, 2-0
Galena 4-2, 1-0
Douglas 1-6, 1-1
Damonte Ranch 2-5, 0-1
Bishop Manogue 1-6, 0-2
Week 7 Scores
Reed 64, North Valleys 7
McQueen 55, Spanish Springs 31
Reno 24, Hug 0
Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, Calif.) 49, Damonte Ranch 19
Galena 56, Douglas 17
Carson 44, Bishop Manogue 13
Week 6 Scores
Reed 27, Reno 11
Carson 17, Damonte Ranch 14
Douglas 21, Bishop Manogue 19
Spanish Springs 47, North Valleys 20
McQueen 49, Hug 14
Week 5 Scores
Galena 28, McQueen 17
West Valley (Calif.) 24, Spanish Springs 21
Reed 67, Douglas 20
Reno 59, Bishop Manogue 7
Damonte Ranch 52, North Valleys 6
Carson 58, Hug 0
Week 4 Scores
Reed 54, Oak Ridge (Calif.) 42
Reno 14, Damonte Ranch 13
Carson 28, Spanish Springs 6
Galena 53, North Valleys 7
McQueen 30, Bishop Manogue 6
Hug 40, Douglas 35
Week 3 Scores
Reed 42, Galena 19
Placer (Calif.) 41, Damonte Ranch 26
Carson 45, North Valleys 7
Bishop Manogue 21, Hug 14
Reno 46, Douglas 7
Week 2 Scores
Reed 58, Damonte Ranch 39
Carson 59, McQueen 14
Reno 9, Galena 0
North Valleys 35, Douglas 27
Spanish Springs 20, Bishop Manogue 0
Week 1 Scores
Reed 44, Carson 27
Damonte Ranch 42, Spanish Springs 7
Bishop Kelley (Idaho) 28, Bishop Manogue 0
Galena 14, Lassen (Calif.) 2
Elk Grove (Calif.) 38, Reno 7
Fernley 34, Hug 12
McQueen 33, Douglas 18
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