This year's Bishop Gorman squad will look to uphold its place as Nevada's most dominant football program.
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It has been 10 years now that MaxPreps has put out football computer rankings, presented by the Army National Guard.
That's plenty of time to come up with a solid list of which programs have been the most dominant during the MaxPreps era.
For the purpose of the rankings, each team will be awarded points based off where it finished in the computer rankings after each season. For example, if a team finished No. 1 overall it receives 25 points. If the team finished No. 25 overall, it would get one point. A team also receives 30 points for winning a state title and 15 for being the runner-up.
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@MaxPrepsView Nevada rankings for the past 10 yearsMost dominant Nevada football programs in the MaxPreps era
1. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) - 400 pointsOverall record: 119-17
The Gaels' six state titles and six No.1 finishes have cemented them as Nevada's most dominant team.
2. Truckee (Calif.) - 288Overall record: 80-20
Truckee captured four consecutive state championships from 2009-12, and has notched seven Top 25 finishes. Although the school is in California, it competes in the NIAA.
3. Moapa Valley (Overton) - 277Overall record: 88-33
The Pirates have two state titles and six runner-up finishes to go along with with eight Top 25 finishes.
4. Palo Verde (Las Vegas) - 272Overall record: 106-23
The Panthers have finished in the Top 10 every year since 2004, capturing a 4A state title in the process.
5. Las Vegas - 254Overall record: 99-28
Back-to-back state titles from 2005-06 helped the Wildcats capture the No. 1 ranking in consecutive seasons.
6. Reed (Sparks) - 227Overall record: 98-31
Reed has two runner-up finishes to go along with 10 Top 25 finishes.
7. McQueen (Reno) - 217Overall record: 91-28
McQueen's undefeated season in 2008 assisted it in capturing a state title and the No. 1 ranking.
8. Pershing County (Lovelock) - 171Overall record: 94-18
The Mustangs have compiled four state titles and two runner-up finishes.
9. Cimarron-Memorial (Las Vegas) - 132Overall record: 68-41
The Spartans have missed the Top 25 just once since 2004, reaching the No. 2 rank in 2006.
10. Cheyenne (North Las Vegas) - 130Overall record: 69-40
Cheyenne has totaled eight Top 25 finishes, six of them being Top 10 finishes.
11. Liberty (Henderson) - 117Overall record: 65-47
Liberty lays claim to one runner-up finish and five Top 25 finishes.
12. Galena (Reno) - 105Overall record: 57-54
Galena has recorded six Top 25 finishes and one runner-up finish.
13. Arbor View (Las Vegas) - 100Overall record: 53-42
The Aggies have finished in the Top 25 six times, twice claiming the No. 3 ranking.
14. Bishop Manogue (Reno) - 93Overall record: 64-42
The Miners have missed the Top 25 just twice since 2004.
15. Del Sol (Las Vegas) - 90Overall record: 60-50
Del Sol lays claim to four Top 25 finishes and one runner-up finish.
15. Foothill (Henderson) - 90Overall record: 68-43
Foothill has claimed the No. 9 ranking three times, and totaled six Top 25 finishes.
15. Virgin Valley (Mesquite) - 90Overall record: 73-42
The Bulldogs have a 3A state title victory and five Top 25 finishes on their record.
18. Centennial (Las Vegas) - 89Overall record: 56-49
Centennial has finished in the Top 25 seven times.
19. Hug (Reno) - 82Overall record: 45-61
Hug has one runner-up finish and four Top 25 finishes.
20. Canyon Springs (North Las Vegas)Overall record: 67-38
Canyon Springs has recorded seven Top 25 finishes since 2004.
