On Saturday, April 30, the City of Sparks held a “Sparks Proud” event at Sparks High School, inviting the community to come out and explore the opportunities that exist within its departments. “It was organized by the Sparks Police department, but we had every department out there,” says Sparks City Councilman Donald Abbott. “From HR to Building to police, fire, and Public … [Read more...]
Sparks High School Honors 2009-10 State Title Team
The Sparks High School Booster Club recently hosted a 10-year reunion of its 2009- 10 basketball team that won the state championship, bringing all of Sparks High’s best players and supporting staff back together again. The 2009-10 state basketball championship team was honored during halftime at the Feb. 1 boys varsity basketball game against Spring Creek where Sparks High … [Read more...]
Cougar Boys, Girls Remain Unbeaten in High Desert League Play
Spanish Springs Boys: The Spanish Springs High School boys basketball team picked up a pair of conference wins last week to improve to 15-4 overall and 3-0 in High Desert League play. The Cougs knocked off Hug 69-38 last Tuesday in a game that saw 14 Spanish Springs players get into the scoring column. Cordell Stinson led the way with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Mason … [Read more...]
Sparks High Boys Honored
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith presented a commendation to the Sparks High School Boys Varsity Soccer team, lead by coach Jose “Chava” Espana, for winning the 2019 Northern Nevada Regional Soccer Championship. The Railroaders fell to Western High School in the state final 2-1 last week, but finished the season 25-1-1. … [Read more...]
Railroaders Claim Title
The Sparks High boys soccer team continued its magical season with a 3-0 win over North Valleys to win the regional soccer title Saturday. The Railroaders beat Lowry 7-1 on Friday and Yerington 8-0 on Thursday to reach the title game. Sparks will now play in the state tournament this weekend at Wooster. They are undefeated this season with an overall record of 24-0-1. … [Read more...]
Local Students put STEM Skills to the Test at Annual ‘Punkin Chunkin’ Event
On Saturday, the Andelin Family Farm hosted Washoe County School District’s fifth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event where students from across all grade levels came out and showed off their pumpkin-chucking trebuchets. The idea for the Punkin’ Chunkin’ originally came about when Reed High School metalwork and engineering teacher Tim Conley was driving with his wife one night … [Read more...]
Sparks High inducts 3 into 2019 Hall of Fame class
One thing that is apparent when walking on the grounds of Sparks High School is that school spirit is high, especially during Homecoming Week. There is also an immense sense of pride amongst family, friends, alumni, and current students flowing through the halls. One example of this was last Friday when people filled up the Sparks High Theater to recognize inductees into the … [Read more...]
Annual Flag Ceremony Highlights Homecoming Week at Sparks High
It’s Homecoming Week at Sparks High School and the week is packed with events for students, athletes, and alumni alike. Even though the temperatures have dropped a bit, school spirit started heating up beginning at 7:15 a.m. Monday morning with a special flag raising ceremony. Since 2012, Sparks alumni classes that are celebrating their 50-year reunion will raise a new … [Read more...]