The season comes down to this: four state champions, one final picks column.

We’ve gone 177-55 picking most games — a record worth defending at state. Time to crown some champions.

Saturday

Moapa Valley vs. Churchill County

10 a.m. Mackay Stadium at UNR

Outside of Bishop Gorman, no team in Nevada has been more consistent than Moapa Valley. The Pirates make deep playoff runs year after year, and the reason is simple: coach Brent Lewis. He’s spent decades building a powerhouse at his alma mater, winning multiple championships along the way. This program is his life’s work.

The Pirates are imposing their will on the ground, with Briggs Hickman rumbling for 200 yards on 20 carries in the state semifinals. Churchill County enters with an impressive defensive résumé — just 13 points allowe

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