Bishop Gorman’s offense has scored this season using a variety of players from different skill positions.

But there is one constant for the Gaels that will be difficult for any opponent to match: their offensive line, which is one of the best in the country.

“Usually a quarterback has two, three seconds and they have to scramble,” Gorman quarterback Maika Eugenio said. “I can sit back there all day and just wait and that just says how great they are.”

The Gaels’ offensive line was the anchor for an offense that had several new faces this year. It has helped the team dominate opponents and reach another state championship game.

The Gaels (10-1) will face Arbor View (10-1) for the Class 5A Division I title Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Allegiant Stadium. It’s the final of a four-game series of state title games at the venue . The action begins at 9 a.m. with the 1A championship game. Six of the eight teams playing are from Southern Nevada.

Even though Gorman doesn’t have a dominant skill position player, he has still been productive on offense. The Gaels are averaging 45.8 points and 411.8 yards per game.

Fifteen players have scored touchdowns for the Gaels this season and four different players have thrown a touchdown pass.

“The hardest part is when I have to prepare against us, you don’t know what we’re going to do,” Gorman coach Brent Browner said. ‘They put a lot of work into it. They can run, pass and do both. It starts at the front with the o-line. They have been the anchor for the offense and they bring it to the defense.”

‘Will do anything’

All five of Gorman’s offensive linemen are committed to Division I schools. Leading the stellar group of seniors are four-star recruits SJ Alofaituli, Doug Utu and Alai Kalaniuvalu. Alofaituli is committed to Miami (Florida), while Utu is committed to Oregon and Kalaniuvalu is committed to BYU.

“Through the connections we have made with the entire team, we will do anything for our brothers,” Alofaituli said. “They are the kind of people you ultimately want on the field.”

The group’s unselfish mentality has helped running backs Terrance Grant Jr., Myles Norman and Jonathan Coar establish Gorman’s ground attack. The Gaels have rushed for at least 150 yards in nine games.

It also helped Eugenio feel comfortable under center. The junior stepped into the starting role in Gorman’s 55-28 win against Orange Lutheran (Calif.) on September 13 after Melvin Spicer IV went down with an injury. Eugenio has completed 68.7 percent of his passes for 26 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

‘I have to be a leader. I’m like another coach out there,” Eugenio said. “If someone doesn’t know the action, I make sure he or she knows before the ball breaks so we can execute that action. I just learned that you have to make the right decisions.”

Browner credited Eugenio with sticking it out and staying ready.

“It was impressive to see him blossom and get out of his comfort zone,” Browner said.

Stellar defense

Gorman’s defense was equally impressive. The Gaels have held their opponents to under 10 points in seven games and have recorded five shutouts.

“Last year they were all (offensive) returners. This year it’s all defense,” Browner said. “Because we have had a group for so long, the most important thing is how they have developed over more than a year and how well prepared they are.”

Several juniors have led Gorman’s defense. Defensive lineman Prince Williams leads the team with 24 tackles for loss and nine sacks. Jett Washington and Isaiah Nickels have anchored the secondary. Washington has four interceptions.

“When they were freshmen, they were very quiet and were just a bunch of sponges around the older guys,” defensive lineman and Utah commit Sione Motuapuaka said. “Now that they are juniors, I see them taking on that leadership role.”

The state title game will be Gorman’s second look at Arbor View. The Gaels pulled off a 49-14 victory over the Aggies on October 10. Arbor View’s 14 points were the most points Gorman had allowed to a local team this season.

The Gaels are looking for their fourth straight state title and their 15th since 2007. Tuesday’s game will be the last for a group of seniors who helped Gorman win its fourth mythical national title in 2023.

“It’s just a blessing to be back on the field with the boys for the last time,” Alofaituli said. “The mission we had planned was to just finish the season. We don’t take away opportunities. We want to be on the field and fight the last battle with everyone and pass the torch to the younger generation and show what the standard is.”

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High School Football State Championship Schedule

Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium

Class 1A: Tonopah vs. Pahranagat Valley, 9am

Class 3A: SLAM Academy vs. Truckee, 12:20 p.m

Class 4A: Mojave vs. Canyon Springs, 3:40 p.m

Class 5A Division I: Arbor View vs. Bishop Gorman, 7 p.m

Streaming: NFHS Network (subscription required)

Tickets: niaa.com/tickets