Galena Edges Reno 19-17 in 4A-North Regional
Galena held on through heavy rain and frigid temperatures to advance to the state title game against Mater East.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
Galena defeated Reno 19-17 in the 4A-North Regional football game played in heavy rain and frigid temperatures. The win sends Galena to the state title game against Mater East.
Why it matters
The result sets up a state title matchup for Galena after a tight game decided in the final minutes. Reno's late drive stalled on a turnover on downs, ending its comeback attempt.
Galena won 19-17, with Simon Greene scoring two touchdowns and Colton Smith throwing a touchdown pass to Alex Ritenhouse. Reno's 49-yard field goal attempt at the final whistle missed, ending its comeback chance.
The players
Galena High School
Galena High School is a public high school whose football team won the 4A-North Regional game against Reno.
Reno High School
Reno High School is a public high school in Reno whose football team lost the 4A-North Regional game to Galena.
The details
Galena led 6-0 at halftime, Reno tied the game 7-6 and then trailed 12-10 after a field goal in the third quarter. Galena's Colton Smith threw a touchdown pass to Alex Ritenhouse to extend the lead to 19-10, and Reno's Isiah Sambrano caught a late touchdown pass before a turnover on downs ended the threat.
Timeline
Nov. 13, 2026: Galena defeated Reno 19-17 in the 4A-North Regional football game.
Nov. 21, 2026: Galena plays Mater East in the state title game at 1:30 p.m. at McQueen High School.
Season Trajectory
Galena's win advances it through the Nevada 4A-North bracket to a state championship appearance against Mater East. The result marks a playoff step forward for Galena after a close regional contest decided in the final minutes.
Galena advances to the state title game, which means its playoff run continues on Saturday, Nov. 21 at McQueen High School. Fans and fantasy players tracking the rosters can follow Simon Greene and Colton Smith's performances in that matchup.
The takeaway
Galena's ability to hold a late lead against a Reno comeback attempt shows how a single defensive stop can decide a playoff game. The state title matchup against Mater East will test whether that composure carries into the final.
What happens next
Galena faces Mater East in the state title game on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. at McQueen High School.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Football for the rest of Nevada's high school playoff picture.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reno Gazette Journal.
