The Mater Academy East Las Vegas Knights are taking a road trip to challenge the Sierra Vista Mountain Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Mater Academy East Las Vegas' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
On Friday, Mater Academy East Las Vegas took their contest with ease, bagging a 40-8 win over Eldorado. Considering the Knights have won five matchups by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
James Monaghan IV
| 10/03/25 @ Rancho | 6 |
| 09/26/25 @ Sunrise Mountain | 6 |
| 10/17/25 vs Cheyenne | 5 |
| 10/24/25 vs Eldorado | 3 |
| 10/10/25 vs Silverado | 3 |
| + 3 more games |
A big part of Mater Academy East Las Vegas' victory came down to the chemistry between James Monaghan IV and his top target Majik McMillion. Monaghan IV threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes while McMillion picked up 48 receiving yards and one TD. Monaghan IV has become a key player for Mater Academy East Las Vegas: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kwes Young, McMillion, and Justin McCullah picked up one apiece. Quenshawn 'Q' Tinner was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing one fumble, and making two total tackles.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 56 points the game before, Sierra Vista was a bit more limited in their game last Friday. They took a 14-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Spring Valley. Mountain Lions fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Grizzlies since last Friday.
Even if they lost, Sierra Vista's defense still kept up the pressure with 4.5 sacks. Adrian Holmes refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself.
Mater Academy East Las Vegas has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.0 points over those games. As for Sierra Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
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