Bishop Gorman leads new-look Class 5A, 4A Southern Nevada teams
Here is a breakdown of the seven playoff‑eligible Class 5A and 4A teams in Southern Nevada for the current season.
**Class 5A Southern Region**
**Bishop Gorman Gaels**
Coach: Brent Browner (61‑4, entering seventh season)
2025 record: 11‑1
Playoffs: Won Open Division authorities championship
Breakdown: Bishop Gorman returns 19 players from the squad that captured a fifth straight authorities title. The Gaels retain most of last year’s starters, including first‑team All‑Southern Nevada honorees RB Noah Cole, four‑star WR Zyren Menor and OL Jamaree Turner. The returning core is anchored on defense by a strong secondary featuring Oregon commit Hayden Stepp, Cal commit Kamil Loud and UNLV commit Azavier McDaniel. DB Brayley Manning, DL Tayaun Lawrence and four‑year LB Tamatoa Gaoteote also anchor the defense. Newcomers include three‑star TE Seager Milholen, three‑star WR Gavin Honore, RB Corey Hinton, LB Roy Otis III and Kansas commit Chance Thomas, who is expected to challenge Ace Amina for the starting back spot. The Gaels have 36 players with at least one Division I offer.
**Faith Lutheran Crusaders**
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