Not only are two of the fastest runners in Nevada from the northern half of the state, they’re from the Rail City. Jessica Ozoude (Spanish Springs) defended her state titles in the 100 meter and 200m at the state meet on Saturday hosted by Foothill High School in Henderson, while Bobby Widmar (Reed) claimed the 100m title on the boys side. Ozoude’s efforts led the … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: The curse of the 4A North baseball No. 1 seed, 4A title game sets records – probably, Reed standouts going Div. I
The loser’s bracket in the 4A North baseball regional tournament is ruthless. Ask Spanish Springs. The Cougars tried to slay the double-elimination dragon last week and got within one hit of winning its fifth straight elimination game and celebrating its first title since 2011. Ultimately, the grind of playing for the seventh time in five days, the fifth in three days, … [Read more...]
Regional Track: Reed boys defend title
Raiders win regional titles in seven of 18 events The Reed boys track team completed the second half of back-to-back regional titles on Saturday in Carson. The Raiders scored 159 points, well clear of second-place Damonte Ranch (113). Spanish Springs finished seventh with 48 points. Seven of the 18 events were won by Reed. Bobby Widmar took first in the 100 meters … [Read more...]
Reed finally getting new track
No longer will Reed’s track feature dangerous cracks, warn down rubber and faded lines. And it couldn’t have come a year, or seven, too soon. Seven years ago, it was determined the crumbling surface needed to be replaced. The money wasn’t there. Finally, it is. And finally, Reed’s track is getting replaced. “Yeah, I am (thrilled). Big time,” said Dale Moss, who just … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Female Athlete of the Year: Ali Miller
Reed senior Ali Miller is the Sparks Tribune Female Athlete of the Year for the 2015-16 athletic season. In the fall, Miller was a first-team all-league midfielder for the Raiders’ soccer team, the High Desert League runner up. She was third on the team in goals (five) and second in assists (six). In the spring, Miller was part of the Reed’s DI North champion 4x100 meter … [Read more...]
Ozoude sweeps sprinting events at DI state meet
If there was any question whether Spanish Springs junior sprinter Jessica Ozoude was the fastest girl in the state, there’s not anymore. Ozoude won the state titles in the 100 meters, 200m and 400m on Saturday in Carson, setting two stadium records along the way. She won the 100m in a time of 12.29 seconds and set the stadium records in the 200m (24.29) and 400m … [Read more...]