White wipes out Panthers’ bats at Greater Nevada Field RENO – When Reed ace Jake White took the mound Tuesday afternoon, he wasn't comfortable. He was, after all, toeing the rubber in arguably the nicest ballpark in the state – Greater Nevada Field, home of the Reno Aces. “This place is intimidating,” first-year Reed coach Levi Matherly said. Spotted with an abrupt … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reed/Spanish Springs baseball squads sweep contenders, Nevada baseball back on track?, Reno 1868 FC showing expansion colors
After falling at home to Galena, 14-4, in five innings on April 6, Spanish Springs first-year coach Matt Ortiz said he didn’t know where his team stood. He felt okay about his squad’s place following a narrow 7-4 loss at Galena three days prior, but the lack of competitiveness displayed gave him reason for concern. Instead of meeting down the left-field line and talking … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (April 10-15): Will Bannister
Will Bannister, Reed baseball Considering the circumstances, the Reed junior delivered one of the better pitching performances of the season on Thursday afternoon. Bannister tamed an explosive Galena offense at the Grizzlies’ yard, allowing four runs on eight hits in a complete-game victory. The win not only snapped a seven-game losing streak, but it set the table for the … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (4/10- 4/16)
Eight-game road trip awaits Aces Reno split its first six home games of the season and starts its second road trip of the season Tuesday night. The Aces will play four at Albuquerque (the Isotopes and Aces split four games last week) before playing four at El Paso (the Chihuahuas and Aces split their first two games over the weekend). Reno doesn’t come back to Greater … [Read more...]
Dealing with disappointment
Reed alum and UConn star Gabby Williams discusses shocking overtime Final Four loss to Mississippi State on ESPN Radio 94.5 FM The term March Madness wasn’t fabricated from thin air. The month, and the beloved NCAA Tournament it houses, is known for producing shocking results, for busting brackets, for taking the casual observer’s money. Pundits go back and forth and … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Goins gets Nevada offense goin’, Spanish Springs softball surprising, Muss bus headed to Greater Nevada Field
She’s picking up right where she left off at Reed. After playing an integral role in the Raiders’ four-straight regional titles, Kenzi Goins is once again giving pitchers problems. Now she’s doing it at Nevada. Goins, a true freshman, has settled into the cleanup position and playing first base. She was a shortstop in high school. The Reed alum has started 30 of … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (April 3-8): Rylee Retzer
Rylee Retzer, Spanish Springs softball The junior is a large reason the defending state champs went 2-1 last week, with a doubleheader split at nationally ranked Bishop Manogue. Retzer finished 5-for-11 with a home run, two doubles, five RBIs and six runs scored. Her home run, a grand slam, helped Spanish Springs pull away from Bishop Manogue late in Wednesday’s win. The next … [Read more...]
Thursday Baseball/Softball
Softball Cougs walk off on Mustangs The Cougars and Mustangs were so evenly matched on Thursday afternoon at Spanish Springs the two teams needed nine innings to decide an outcome. After Damonte Ranch pushed one across in the top of the inning, Spanish Springs answered with two in the bottom half to walk off with a 3-2 victory. The Cougars improved to 16-4, 7-1 one … [Read more...]