Bright runs for 2 TDs as Utah State beats Nevada 36-10 LOGAN, Utah — Gerold Bright had 126 yards rushing and two scores on 15 carries, Savon Scarver had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, and Utah State beat Nevada 36-10 in the snow on Saturday night. The Wolf Pack, on the game’s opening possession, had first-and-goal from the 8 but a holding penalty and a false … [Read more...]
Raiders fall late to Reno; Cougars blank Hawks
The battle of two of the top teams in the High Desert League didn’t disappoint Friday night, but the Raiders ended up on the short side of a back and forth contest against Reno. The Huskies used a big third quarter and some key defense to hold off Reed 27-24 at Reed High. The Raiders got on the board first midway through the first quarter with a short Jack Franz … [Read more...]
Sparks city council highlights
The following are highlights from the Oct. 14 Sparks City Council meeting. Proclamation • Mayor Ron Smith proclaimed the month of November as Alpha-1 Awareness Month and urged citizens to increase knowledge and spread awareness about this Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), a genetic condition that may result in serious lung disease in adults (COPD) and/or liver disease at … [Read more...]
Nevada news briefs
Associated Press Construction begins soon on new Reno indoor sports dome RENO — Construction begins in south Reno later this month for a 120,000-square-foot (11,150-square-meter) indoor sports facility for children and adults. KOLO-TV reported Thursday the new Sportsdome XL on South Meadows Parkway will be three times bigger than the current Reno Sportsdome north of … [Read more...]
Nevada news briefs
Tahoe college soccer player arrested in hit-and-run death SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A 20-year-old soccer player at Lake Tahoe Community College was arrested Monday in a hit-and-run that killed a man crossing a street in South Lake Tahoe, California, police said. The victim in his 70s was struck Sunday night along Lake Tahoe Boulevard outside a crosswalk, police … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC earns draw against El Paso
For just the second time ever, Reno 1868 FC drew 0-0 at home tonight. Los Azules came away with a point against El Paso Locomotive FC to move to 16-10-6 (54 points) on the season. The total keeps the club in third place in the USL’s Western Conference and adds to the gap between the boys in blue and fourth-place Real Monarchs SLC, who currently have 46 points. “I think it … [Read more...]
Cougs stay in first place after win over Reed
The Spanish Springs girls had two goals in the first half and one in the second on Saturday as they topped Reed 3-2. Alyssa Grundy finished with two goals while Alyssa Marlow netted the other and included an assist. Cerese McMillan and Allison Tullis recorded assists in the win. The Cougs (7-3, 4-0) are in first place in the 4A Northern Conference, and play next … [Read more...]
Reed’s Tau-Tolliver rushes for 4 touchdowns in 66-9 win
The Raiders returned to their winning ways on Friday when they blew out McQueen at home in the conference opener, 66-9. Reed improves to 4-2 overall after dropping the two previous games. Reed’s offense featured a nice mix of running and passing, but was highlighted by a huge night by Elijah Tau-Tolliver. The junior running back carried the ball just eight times, but … [Read more...]