McQueen Football Defeated Manogue 31-26
The Lancers relied on a combined 233 rushing yards from Nico Panelli and Joseph Zuccarini to secure the win.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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McQueen High School football players pushed past Manogue in a 31-26 victory last Friday. The win brought the team to a 4-2 overall record as they continue their season.
Why it matters
The team's rushing success is driven by the continuity and cohesion of an offensive line that relies on technique to overcome a lack of size. This momentum comes after a refocusing effort following a 27-0 loss against Destiny Christian.
Nico Panelli recorded 90 rushing yards and Joseph Zuccarini added 143 yards in the win, building on their season totals of 478 and 348 yards respectively. It remains to be seen if the line can sustain this performance against upcoming opponents.
The players
Nico Panelli
McQueen High School football player who recorded 90 rushing yards in the win over Manogue.
Joseph Zuccarini
McQueen High School football player who recorded 143 rushing yards in the win over Manogue.
The details
The offensive line, which includes players weighing as little as 240 pounds, utilized years of familiarity to control the game. The unit has leaned on tenacity to secure a 1-0 league record so far. The team now turns its attention to its next matchup at home.
Timeline
McQueen defeated Manogue 31-26 on September 25.
McQueen hosts Reed on October 2 at 7 p.m.
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The program is currently navigating its season following last year's victory in the 2025 Nevada Class 4A state football title. This year's roster aims to replicate that success by relying on long-term team familiarity.
Fans planning to attend the upcoming home game against Reed should prepare for a 7 p.m. kickoff this Friday at McQueen High School. Residents in the area should anticipate typical game-night traffic near the campus.
The takeaway
The Lancers demonstrate how team cohesion can compensate for physical size differentials in high school sports. Watch for how the team manages its 1-0 league standing during the home game against Reed this Friday.
What happens next
The Lancers host Reed at McQueen High School on October 2 at 7 p.m.
Further reading
For more updates on local gridiron performance, check out our Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
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