When Fallon belonged to the Northern AA decades ago, the Greenwave’s major opponents included Yerington, Manogue and Elko.
More than 30 years later, Fernley has become one of the Greenwave’s major rivals as the two teams battle each other not only in football but also in other sports, specifically softball.
Now, it’s round two between the rivals. Fernley plays Fallon in the 3A state championship football game Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Carson High School. Fallon is the host and defending 3A state champions.
THE RIVALRY
Over the years, the Fallon-Fernley rivalry has become a spirited game with Fallon winning the past two years and Fernley eking out a 32-30 win in the second game of 2017 at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex. The Vaqueros claimed a 32-30 fourth-quarter win in Fallon by rallying with 33.7 seconds left on the clock.
Fernley erased a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Fallon for the first time since the Greenwave joined the 3A in 2010.
When the two teams played each other in this year’s regular season, Fallon held off a late-game rally for a 42-35 home win. Fallon quarterback Elijah Jackson threw three touchdown passes to receiver Brock Richardson, but a 49-yard pass to Tommy McCormick with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game and three long runs from Richardson in the red zone gave the Wave its second win of the season.
Fernley’s quarterback ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns, and Brandon Reyes added 50 yards rushing and two touchdowns. The Fallon defense limited Steele to 37 yards passing.
Fallon is 10-1, 8-0 in league and earned the No. 1 seed going into the playoffs. Fernley is 10-2 overall and 6-2 in the league.
In the first round of the playoffs, Fallon defeated Spring Creek, 34-10, then Virgin Valley, 47-14. Fallon coach Brooke Hill said he was a little concerned with the opponents outplaying the Greenwave for most of the second half.
Fernley outscored Truckee 14-7 in the second half to win its first playoff game, 35-28. In Las Vegas last weekend, Fernley built a four-touchdown lead before Cheyenne made the game interesting, falling 35-30.
This will be the first time the teams have played each other for a state football championship, but the girls softball teams have been familiar foes at the 3A state tournaments.
No word regarding a friendly wager or a prize between the mayors of the two communities.
COMPARISONS
Fallon has gained 2,278 yards with its passing game, and the running game, which relies on Richardson and Jackson, gained 2,360 yards.
Richardson led Fallon in rushing with 648 yards and had 844 yards in receiving. He is also dangerous on kickoff returns. Tommy McCormick caught 52 passes for 798 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jackson completed 114 of 171 passes for 2,019 yards and 29 touchdowns He didn’t throw for an interception. He rushed for 483 yards.
Fernley, on the other hand, has a lethal one-two punch from Steele, who ran for 1,126 yards, and Reyes, who’s only a junior. He has rushed for 1,255 yards. As a team, Fernley led the Northern 3A with 4,046 yards rushing.
Steele completed 31 of 69 passes for 664 yards.
On defense, Fallon shut out three opponents and since Fernley scored 35 points on Fallon in early September, the most points the Wave allowed on defense was 21.
Fallon’s defense was the stingiest in the Northern 3A and is led by Northern 3A Defensive Player of the Year Dominyke Edwards. Richardson, McCormick, Colby Malkovich and Avery Strasdin can give any teams fits in the secondary. McCormick and Strasdin each intercepted a pass last weekend and ran it back to the end zone. Strasdin ran back his interception for 66 yards.
Fernley’s defense recorded two shutouts this season including a 30-0 win against Elko and allowed seven points in one game (North Valleys) and six in another (Spring Creek).
FOLLOWING THE WAVE
A sendoff for the Greenwave begins at 12:30 p.m. from the high school. Buses will follow a first-responders escort out of town from the school to Taylor Street and north to Williams Avenue. The escort then heads west.
Tune in for all the action. Longtime play-by-player announcer Larry Barker and analyst Randy Beeghly begin their afternoon with the pre-game show at 4 p.m. and kickoff at 4:30 p.m. on K2 99.5 FM and Network 1 Sports (www.network1sports.com/station/kktu). A video stream of the game is also available via the NFHS Network with Dan Slater of the Local Sports Program. Here’s a link to the video stream. A subscription is required.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/…/churchill-county-high-school-
The Lahontan Valley News will post updates on its Facebook page after each score and quarter. Veteran sportswriter and LVN editor emeritus Steve Ranson, who has covered the last two championship games in 2015 and 2018, will recap the Greenwave’s game in the pages of the LVN, online at https://www.nevadaappeal.com/sports/ and on Facebook. Photographer Thomas Ranson will chronicle the game from the sidelines.
THE TEAMS
Fallon: Green and white
#NamePos.Gr.HtWt
1Brock RichardsonWR, DBSr.5-8165
2Ethan AndrewsWR, DBSr.6-0165
3Tommy McCormickWR, DBSr.6-1185
4Julian EvansLB, RBJr.5-7180
5Matt DavisWR, DBJr.5-11150
6Levi AndrewsRB, DBJr.6-0165
7Keaton WilliamsQBSo.6-1170
8Elijah JacksonQB, FSSr.6-0180
9Colby MalkovichDB, WRJr.5-11170
10Avery StrasdinWR, QBJr.6-2160
11Devin SouzaDB, WRSr.5-8135
12Wyatt HatchLB, RBJr.5-8150
13Dominyke EdwardsLB, RBSr.6-1210
15Kenji ArmbrusterWR, DBJr.6-0160
18Zeke WashingtonTE, DESr.6-2185
20Hunter CooperWR, DBJr.5-10140
21Malcolm FeestWR, DBJr.6-1150
22Josiah RosarioDB, WRJr.5-7135
25Keith SmithDB, WRJr.5-9150
32Kodus WeheLB, WRJr.5-11170
34Shaw LeeLB, TEJr.6-2210
40Cade BartonLB, RBJr.6-0180
44Tristan HillWR, CBFr.5-6140
48Steven MoonWR, DBFr.5-11150
50Morgan LawryOL, DLSr.6-4190
51Francisco TapiaCBSo.5-9160
52Johnathon BlakeyOL, DLSr.6-0189
55Dylin ValerioOL, DLJr.6-2270
56Thomas SteeleOL, DESr.6-4210
58Sione OtuafiOL, DLSr.6-3290
60Cody SheltonILBSo.5-8165
61Xavier CaptonOLBSo.6-0165
64Brody JacksRBFr.5-11150
65Zane JohnstonOL, DLSr.5-11240
66Ben BakeOL, DLSr.6-1320
70James HarmonyOL, DLSr.6-0230
71Nofoefia FalaniDL, OLSr.5-10230
72David PalaniveluDL, OLJr.6-1215
73Damian TowneOL, DLSo.6-3260
76Jacob ForsheeOL, DLJr.5-8170
78Rigoberto RomeroOL, DLJr.6-1255
80Matt SorensonWR, DBJr.6-1160
81Sam RobertsonWR, KJr.6-1170
85Reuben SanchezWR, DBJr.5-9145
88Tyler AustinWR, DBSo.6-2160
90Reece KincaidWR, OLBSo.5-10150
99Jace NelsonTE, DESo.6-3210
Coach Brooke Hill
Fernley: Black and orange
#NamePos.Gr.HtWt
1Lonnie HaltermanRB, FSSr.5-8165
2Kyle JonesWR, FSJr.5-11155
4John OwensQB, DEJr.5-9180
6Austin RobertsWR, FSJr.5-8120
8Anthony Thompson WR, CBJr.6-0175
9Khyrii PrevostRB, OLBSr.5-10164
10Gage GothanRB, MLBSo.5-10160
11Jacob DwyerWR, CBSr.6-1165
15Julian McintyreQB, FSSo.5-10150
16Miles SteeleQB, CBSr.5-10165
18Carson KingstonWR, CBSo.6-2160
20Jesse Sapien, JrSB, OLBJr.5-7140
25Bailey TorresRB, OLBSr.5-9160
30Emiliano AlonzoRB, MLBSo.5-10170
33Tucker HallQB, MLBJr.5-11180
34Jr ReyesRB, OLBSo.5-8175
35Brandon ReyesFB, OLBJr.5-7175
38Jack KnodellK, WR, DB Sr.5-11170
42Ryan EdwardsWR, CBSr.6-2150
47David SisnerosRB, DEJr.5-10195
50Eric JuliotT, DEJr.6-0190
51Dominic GianottiT, DTSr.5-11220
52Ethan BacockC, DESr.6-3195
54Logan KibbeRB, MLBSr.5-11205
55Setriano PiroddiG, DTSr.6-0245
57Ryan BuschG, DTSr.6-0255
58Travis KollarT, DTSo.5-11175
60Tyler BackDT, TSo.6-3220
64Kale KrellerC, DTSo.5-11200
65Alec CarrG, DTSr.5-10265
67Dominic ReyesG, DTSo.5-11290
70Jordan FranklinT, DTSr.6-2280
75Roman PorterfieldG, DTSr.6-0315
76Cyle CarterT, DTJr.6-0260
78Frank MorserG, NGSr.5-11265
85Josh RoseSB, DBSr.5-8150
Coach Chris Ward
-->When Fallon belonged to the Northern AA decades ago, the Greenwave’s major opponents included Yerington, Manogue and Elko.
More than 30 years later, Fernley has become one of the Greenwave’s major rivals as the two teams battle each other not only in football but also in other sports, specifically softball.
Now, it’s round two between the rivals. Fernley plays Fallon in the 3A state championship football game Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at Carson High School. Fallon is the host and defending 3A state champions.
THE RIVALRY
Over the years, the Fallon-Fernley rivalry has become a spirited game with Fallon winning the past two years and Fernley eking out a 32-30 win in the second game of 2017 at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex. The Vaqueros claimed a 32-30 fourth-quarter win in Fallon by rallying with 33.7 seconds left on the clock.
Fernley erased a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Fallon for the first time since the Greenwave joined the 3A in 2010.
When the two teams played each other in this year’s regular season, Fallon held off a late-game rally for a 42-35 home win. Fallon quarterback Elijah Jackson threw three touchdown passes to receiver Brock Richardson, but a 49-yard pass to Tommy McCormick with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game and three long runs from Richardson in the red zone gave the Wave its second win of the season.
Fernley’s quarterback ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns, and Brandon Reyes added 50 yards rushing and two touchdowns. The Fallon defense limited Steele to 37 yards passing.
Fallon is 10-1, 8-0 in league and earned the No. 1 seed going into the playoffs. Fernley is 10-2 overall and 6-2 in the league.
In the first round of the playoffs, Fallon defeated Spring Creek, 34-10, then Virgin Valley, 47-14. Fallon coach Brooke Hill said he was a little concerned with the opponents outplaying the Greenwave for most of the second half.
Fernley outscored Truckee 14-7 in the second half to win its first playoff game, 35-28. In Las Vegas last weekend, Fernley built a four-touchdown lead before Cheyenne made the game interesting, falling 35-30.
This will be the first time the teams have played each other for a state football championship, but the girls softball teams have been familiar foes at the 3A state tournaments.
No word regarding a friendly wager or a prize between the mayors of the two communities.
COMPARISONS
Fallon has gained 2,278 yards with its passing game, and the running game, which relies on Richardson and Jackson, gained 2,360 yards.
Richardson led Fallon in rushing with 648 yards and had 844 yards in receiving. He is also dangerous on kickoff returns. Tommy McCormick caught 52 passes for 798 yards and 14 touchdowns. Jackson completed 114 of 171 passes for 2,019 yards and 29 touchdowns He didn’t throw for an interception. He rushed for 483 yards.
Fernley, on the other hand, has a lethal one-two punch from Steele, who ran for 1,126 yards, and Reyes, who’s only a junior. He has rushed for 1,255 yards. As a team, Fernley led the Northern 3A with 4,046 yards rushing.
Steele completed 31 of 69 passes for 664 yards.
On defense, Fallon shut out three opponents and since Fernley scored 35 points on Fallon in early September, the most points the Wave allowed on defense was 21.
Fallon’s defense was the stingiest in the Northern 3A and is led by Northern 3A Defensive Player of the Year Dominyke Edwards. Richardson, McCormick, Colby Malkovich and Avery Strasdin can give any teams fits in the secondary. McCormick and Strasdin each intercepted a pass last weekend and ran it back to the end zone. Strasdin ran back his interception for 66 yards.
Fernley’s defense recorded two shutouts this season including a 30-0 win against Elko and allowed seven points in one game (North Valleys) and six in another (Spring Creek).
FOLLOWING THE WAVE
A sendoff for the Greenwave begins at 12:30 p.m. from the high school. Buses will follow a first-responders escort out of town from the school to Taylor Street and north to Williams Avenue. The escort then heads west.
Tune in for all the action. Longtime play-by-player announcer Larry Barker and analyst Randy Beeghly begin their afternoon with the pre-game show at 4 p.m. and kickoff at 4:30 p.m. on K2 99.5 FM and Network 1 Sports (www.network1sports.com/station/kktu). A video stream of the game is also available via the NFHS Network with Dan Slater of the Local Sports Program. Here’s a link to the video stream. A subscription is required.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/…/churchill-county-high-school-
The Lahontan Valley News will post updates on its Facebook page after each score and quarter. Veteran sportswriter and LVN editor emeritus Steve Ranson, who has covered the last two championship games in 2015 and 2018, will recap the Greenwave’s game in the pages of the LVN, online at https://www.nevadaappeal.com/sports/ and on Facebook. Photographer Thomas Ranson will chronicle the game from the sidelines.
THE TEAMS
Fallon: Green and white
#NamePos.Gr.HtWt
1Brock RichardsonWR, DBSr.5-8165
2Ethan AndrewsWR, DBSr.6-0165
3Tommy McCormickWR, DBSr.6-1185
4Julian EvansLB, RBJr.5-7180
5Matt DavisWR, DBJr.5-11150
6Levi AndrewsRB, DBJr.6-0165
7Keaton WilliamsQBSo.6-1170
8Elijah JacksonQB, FSSr.6-0180
9Colby MalkovichDB, WRJr.5-11170
10Avery StrasdinWR, QBJr.6-2160
11Devin SouzaDB, WRSr.5-8135
12Wyatt HatchLB, RBJr.5-8150
13Dominyke EdwardsLB, RBSr.6-1210
15Kenji ArmbrusterWR, DBJr.6-0160
18Zeke WashingtonTE, DESr.6-2185
20Hunter CooperWR, DBJr.5-10140
21Malcolm FeestWR, DBJr.6-1150
22Josiah RosarioDB, WRJr.5-7135
25Keith SmithDB, WRJr.5-9150
32Kodus WeheLB, WRJr.5-11170
34Shaw LeeLB, TEJr.6-2210
40Cade BartonLB, RBJr.6-0180
44Tristan HillWR, CBFr.5-6140
48Steven MoonWR, DBFr.5-11150
50Morgan LawryOL, DLSr.6-4190
51Francisco TapiaCBSo.5-9160
52Johnathon BlakeyOL, DLSr.6-0189
55Dylin ValerioOL, DLJr.6-2270
56Thomas SteeleOL, DESr.6-4210
58Sione OtuafiOL, DLSr.6-3290
60Cody SheltonILBSo.5-8165
61Xavier CaptonOLBSo.6-0165
64Brody JacksRBFr.5-11150
65Zane JohnstonOL, DLSr.5-11240
66Ben BakeOL, DLSr.6-1320
70James HarmonyOL, DLSr.6-0230
71Nofoefia FalaniDL, OLSr.5-10230
72David PalaniveluDL, OLJr.6-1215
73Damian TowneOL, DLSo.6-3260
76Jacob ForsheeOL, DLJr.5-8170
78Rigoberto RomeroOL, DLJr.6-1255
80Matt SorensonWR, DBJr.6-1160
81Sam RobertsonWR, KJr.6-1170
85Reuben SanchezWR, DBJr.5-9145
88Tyler AustinWR, DBSo.6-2160
90Reece KincaidWR, OLBSo.5-10150
99Jace NelsonTE, DESo.6-3210
Coach Brooke Hill
Fernley: Black and orange
#NamePos.Gr.HtWt
1Lonnie HaltermanRB, FSSr.5-8165
2Kyle JonesWR, FSJr.5-11155
4John OwensQB, DEJr.5-9180
6Austin RobertsWR, FSJr.5-8120
8Anthony Thompson WR, CBJr.6-0175
9Khyrii PrevostRB, OLBSr.5-10164
10Gage GothanRB, MLBSo.5-10160
11Jacob DwyerWR, CBSr.6-1165
15Julian McintyreQB, FSSo.5-10150
16Miles SteeleQB, CBSr.5-10165
18Carson KingstonWR, CBSo.6-2160
20Jesse Sapien, JrSB, OLBJr.5-7140
25Bailey TorresRB, OLBSr.5-9160
30Emiliano AlonzoRB, MLBSo.5-10170
33Tucker HallQB, MLBJr.5-11180
34Jr ReyesRB, OLBSo.5-8175
35Brandon ReyesFB, OLBJr.5-7175
38Jack KnodellK, WR, DB Sr.5-11170
42Ryan EdwardsWR, CBSr.6-2150
47David SisnerosRB, DEJr.5-10195
50Eric JuliotT, DEJr.6-0190
51Dominic GianottiT, DTSr.5-11220
52Ethan BacockC, DESr.6-3195
54Logan KibbeRB, MLBSr.5-11205
55Setriano PiroddiG, DTSr.6-0245
57Ryan BuschG, DTSr.6-0255
58Travis KollarT, DTSo.5-11175
60Tyler BackDT, TSo.6-3220
64Kale KrellerC, DTSo.5-11200
65Alec CarrG, DTSr.5-10265
67Dominic ReyesG, DTSo.5-11290
70Jordan FranklinT, DTSr.6-2280
75Roman PorterfieldG, DTSr.6-0315
76Cyle CarterT, DTJr.6-0260
78Frank MorserG, NGSr.5-11265
85Josh RoseSB, DBSr.5-8150
Coach Chris Ward