Spanish Springs takes second at state for second-straight year; Ruiz, Drescher, Casarez win individual titles The script was already written. At least it seemed that way. Spanish Springs, without a state title to its credit, hosted the state tournament this weekend and was inevitably going to upend five-time defending champion, Green Valley. The most talented Cougars … [Read more...]
State wrestling: Cougs in contention for first title after first day
Spanish Springs heads into the second and final day of the state tournament well within reach of the first state title in program history. The Cougars, who are hosting the tourney, have 87 points. Green Valley, which is closing in on its sixth consecutive state title, is sitting at 93. Both squads are well clear of the field. Las Vegas (57.5) is in third, in front of … [Read more...]
State Wrestling Preview: Cougs prepare for run at first state title
Perhaps, history awaits the Cougs. Under the direction of Joe Imelli, Spanish Springs wrestling has grown into legitimate state title contender. Coming off the program’s best finish ever at state last winter (second), the Cougs won their fifth consecutive regional title last weekend (it was also their eighth in the last nine years). They’ve proven to be the best in … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Jan. 30 – Feb. 4): Izzy Casarez, Reed wrestling
Izzy Casarez, Reed wrestling Casarez completed a career sweep of regional titles on Saturday afternoon at Reno. Casarez won the 4A North 152-pound regional title by major decision, 14-6. It was his fourth consecutive regional title, winning at 120 as a freshman, 126 as a sophomore and 138 as a junior. He’s the only Reed wrestler ever to win four regional titles. Casarez went … [Read more...]
Cougs win fifth consecutive regional wrestling title
Spanish Springs sends 11 to state, Casarez wins fourth consecutive regional title for Raiders RENO – Saturday morning provided a scare to Spanish Springs’ regional wrestling dominance. Eight different Cougs suffered semifinal defeats in the 4A North regional tournament at Reno High and were sent to the third/fourth place matches. The winner of the following match … [Read more...]
Wrestling: Cougars end another undefeated season
Spanish Springs wrapped up its 10th straight league title last week, but continued to roll in the final league dual of the season Wednesday night at Reed. The Cougars cruised past the Raiders, 65-10, winning their 60th consecutive league dual. The High Desert League champs won seven of the 14 matches by fall and Reed forfeited at 195 pounds. Anthony Sissom (106), … [Read more...]
Wrestling: Cougars clinch 10th consecutive league title
Cole Drescher had a message for his coach before Wednesday’s pivotal home dual against Reno. “He was talking about it and said, ‘coach, if we’re the team we think we are, we should take care of business tonight,’” Spanish Springs coach Joe Imelli recalled. The Cougs took care of business. Spanish Springs steamrolled Reno, 61-15, clinching its 10th consecutive league … [Read more...]
Wrestling: Cougars blank Hawks, Reed “thumped”
Spanish Springs won Wednesday night’s home league dual against Hug by the largest score possible. The Cougars won their 58th straight league dual by the lopsided score of 58-0. The Hawks forfeited 11 of the 14 weight classes. Spanish Springs won the only four matches of the night by pin. Anthony Sissom (106) won just over a minute into the second round. Cole Drescher … [Read more...]