The Clark County School District (CCSD) celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Superintendent’s Cup football season on Saturday, with three division championships showcasing the talent and community spirit of independent public schools across the county.
Division I: Arbor View’s Historic First Title
Arbor View dominated the Division I final, defeating Centennial 56‑17 to claim the program’s first football championship. Quarterback Thaddeus Thatcher set the tone early, breaking loose for a 44‑yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The Aggies never looked back, pulling away with a series of scoring drives that left the crowd cheering for a historic night.
Division II: Green Valley Secures a Come‑back Victory
In the Division II matchup, longtime Henderson rivals Green Valley and Basic battled for supremacy. Basic briefly took a 10‑7 lead early in the second half when quarterback Andrew Rodriguez connected with Louden Cahill for a 36‑yard touchdown. Green Valley answered with a fourth‑quarter surge, regaining the lead and adding another score late in the game.
With just 11 seconds remaining, Rodriguez threw a touchdown pass that cut the deficit to 21‑16, but Green Valley immediately recovered the ensuing onside kick for a touchdown, sealing a 27‑16 win and avenging an earlier Henderson Bowl loss to Basic. Running back Sonny Uranich finished with 152 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
Division III: Sunrise Mountain Edges Valley in a Shootout
The Division III championship turned into a high‑scoring shootout, with Sunrise Mountain edging Valley 46‑42. Five different Miners crossed the goal line, and head coach Patrick Achord hailed the victory as the first championship in school history. Sunrise Mountain finished the season 9‑1, capping a remarkable run for the program.
New Format Highlights Community Pride
The three games marked the close of the first year of the Superintendent’s Cup, a new format created to give CCSD’s independent public school football programs a dedicated postseason stage. The tournament has already become a point of pride for students, families, and local supporters, reinforcing the role of high‑school athletics in building community bonds and fostering the values of teamwork and perseverance.
Fans from across the county filled the stands, cheering for their hometown teams and celebrating the achievements of young athletes who balance academics, faith, and family responsibilities. The success of the inaugural season suggests the Superintendent’s Cup will become a staple of Clark County’s high‑school sports calendar for years to come.
Original reporting: News 3 KSNV Las Vegas (local) — read the source article.
