By Tribune Staff Sparks started its DI-A North title defense with a 3-1 weekend at Galena’s preseason tournament. On Friday, Sparks topped Elko and Bishop Manogue. In the first contest, Alexis Medina’s 28-yard unassisted blast held in a 1-0 victory of Elko—the team that took the regular-season league title away from the Railroaders last fall with a late-season … [Read more...]
Strong senior class leads Railroaders
Sparks had eight seniors on its roster in last season's 1-8 campaign. This year, it has 22 athletes in their final year at Sparks High. Dominated by youth and inexperience a season ago, the Railroaders had trouble closing games in the fourth quarter. Despite owning a losing streak that dated back to 2011 for much of the season, coach Rob Kittrell's bunch was in its share of … [Read more...]
Railroaders lose Partida to torn ACL
By: Tatiana Gudiel-Carranza Editor, Railroader Express The defending DI-A North boys soccer champs' repeat hopes took a blow this summer, losing junior Jesus Partida for the season with a torn ACL. “Jesus is one of best players I’ve ever had the privilege of coaching in my fourteen years at Sparks high,” Sparks coach Frank Avilla said. As a sophomore, Partida … [Read more...]