There’s only one week left to register for the City of Sparks 35th annual Youth Basketball League. The league is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in 3rd to 6th grade. The popular program emphasizes sportsmanship, skill development and fun. Practice begins the week of December 3, and games will take place January 14 – February 28. Space is limited so early registration … [Read more...]
Season Ends for Reno 1868 FC in Conference Semis
Reno 1868 FC’s magical 2018 season came to an end Saturday night in Southern California as the club fell 1-0 in the USL Cup Western Conference Semifinals to Orange County SC. The narrow loss ended a historic year for the soccer club from 250 Evans. Ave. The only goal to come Saturday night came in the 29th minute after Michael Seaton fed Aodhan Quinn a ball on a break as … [Read more...]
Reno Set to Open Playoffs in Utah After Finishing out Regular Season with a Win
Reno 1868 FC will play Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday in Utah in the opening round of the 2018 USL Cup Playoffs. Kickoff for the Western Conference quarterfinal is set for 2 p.m. PT at Zions Bank Stadium. Reno and the Monarchs both played to wins to close out the regular season and both finished in the Top 5 in the USL’s Western Conference. The fifth-seeded 1868 FC … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs Picks up First HDL Win
Spanish Springs got into the win column in its first conference game of the season Friday as they handed McQueen its second league loss, 28-14. Quarterback Tristan Szabo led the way for the Cougs by throwing for two touchdowns and running for another while totaling 143 yards in the air. Szabo opened the scoring with a six-yard rushing touchdown midway through the first … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council Highlights
The following are highlights from Monday’s Sparks City Council Meeting: Presentations and Proclamations • Council proclaimed October 7 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Day to honor firefighters and emergency services personnel who have sacrificed their lives to save others. In the proclamation, Mayor Geno Martini asked that America flags on all federal … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 Picks up Crucial Win
It wasn’t pretty, but Reno 1868 FC earned a crucial three points Saturday at Greater Nevada Field with a 1-0 win over LA Galaxy II. In front of 5,060 screaming fans on Noche Latina, Reno 1868 FC needed three points to get back in the playoff hunt in the USL’s Western Conference. And it was midfielder Eric Calvillo who delivered in the clutch after Reno missed a few early … [Read more...]
Prep Soccer Roundup
Reed Boys: The Raiders picked up a 2-1 home win over Carson last Wednesday but fell to Wooster 6-0 on Saturday to finish the week 1-1. Reed (5-3) continues the season at home against Douglas today before playing at Bishop Manogue Saturday. Girls: Kathleen Hoppe, Kiki Finn, Chelsey Cox all scored a goal each and Kiarra Miller added two to give the Raiders their first win … [Read more...]
Unbeaten Streak Comes to an End for Reno 1868 FC
Reno 1868 FC’s incredible 16-match unbeaten streak came to an end in the most heartbreaking fashion Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field. In front of 6,680 fans, Reno fell 2-1 to Saint Louis FC in the waning minutes of Saturday night’s inaugural meeting. Saint Louis defender Sam fink capped off the comeback with a goal in the third minute of stoppage time to send Reno … [Read more...]