Six Raiders finalize collegiate plans Reed sprinter Bobby Widmar prefers to do things quickly. He won last month’s 4A state title in the 100 meters with a blazing fast time of 10.68 seconds while taking fourth in the 200m. So, as his recruiting process continued to elongate, he was forced into an unfamiliar spot. He had to stand still. The hold officially ended … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: King transferring, Tailgating plans coming to focus, Opportunity awaits Reno 1868 FC
Nevada was at the maximum number of allotted scholarships (13) last month when Muss completed the 2017 recruiting class that featured four additional transfers. So, heads were scratched when CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein tweeted last Wednesday that St. John’s grad transfer Darien Williams intends to visit Reno on Friday. St. John's grad transfer Darien Williams tells me he … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/29 – 6/4)
Aces own two-game lead atop division as they hit road for longest trip of season Ketel Marte has four home runs in 231 at bats this year. Three of those have come in the last four games, the final of which lifted Reno to a 4-1 win over Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. The win finished up a 5-3 homestand and now the Aces hit the road for the longest … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Was this Nevada baseball season a success? Two minutes cost Reno 1868 FC six spots in standings
The e-brake was pulled on Nevada’s season on Friday afternoon as Fresno routed the Wolf Pack 15-5 in a Mountain West Tournament elimination game. So, was the season a success? In short, no. Nevada lost far more games than it won, finishing 19-36 and, ultimately, the success of any season will be determined by wins, losses and trophies. However, not all seasons are … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/22 – 5/28)
Amid third four-game winning streak of season, Aces own PCL's best record For the third time this season, Reno is riding a four-game winning streak. The final three quarters of the latest burst have all come by a single run and catapulted the Aces to first place all alone atop the Pacific Northern Division, one game ahead of Tacoma. Reno now owns the best record in the … [Read more...]
Ten Spanish Springs athletes ink letters of intent
Loadholt teeter tottered on staying home, Drescher following history, Marcum gets late break The best boys basketball player in Spanish Springs history is officially headed to the bay. Marcus Loadholt was one of 10 Spanish Springs student athletes to sign a collegiate letter of intent during a ceremony held outside the school’s gym on Wednesday afternoon. He signed at … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: With realignment on the horizon, Vegas dominance continues to force NIAA’s hand
The book of the 2016-17 prep athletic calendar closed over the weekend with several state tournaments held in Las Vegas. Of all the possible adjectives to describe the outcomes, surprising would not make the cut. Status quo, ordinary, typical are far more appropriate. Seven 4A team state titles were decided over the past week (boys golf state tournament was last Monday … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/15 – 5/21)
Bats remain hot as Reno owns second most wins in PCL Three weeks into May the Aces are tied for the most wins in the Pacific Coast League. Following another 5-2 week, Reno sits at 27 victories which matches Tacoma and is one shy of PCL-leading Memphis. The Rainiers still own a half-game lead over Aces, however, with one fewer loss. Reno’s offense continues to be the most … [Read more...]