Bishop Manogue survived a a scare and Spanish Srings went on a long road trip as both picked up wins in the high school football season opening week.

Manogue outlasted McQueen, 36-29, after trailing 29-21 to start the fourth quarter. Spanish Springs downed Simi Valley, 41-21 for the Cougars first win in a season-opening game in 10 years.,

Also on Friday night, Fernley, from the Class 3A, beat Class 5A Douglas, 29-21, thanks to scoring 22 unanswered points.

Sparks rallied to get past Hug, 26-14 and Dayton beat Wooster, 45-0.

In the Bishop Manogue - McQueen game, Miners quarterback Brandon Mann completed 13-of-23 passes for 213 yards and fellow senior AMcGruder ran 15 timse for 63 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Simons caight six passes for 144 yard and one score.

Bishop Manogue led 21

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