Sparks gave undefeated Spring Creek a game on Friday night, but ultimately fell short, 42-28 at home. The Spartans improved to 4-0, 4-0 in 3A North play. The Railroaders dropped to 1-3, 1-3. Sparks’ record obviously is not where coach Rob Kittrell would like it after three games, however, the Railroaders have played arguably the league’s toughest schedule after four … [Read more...]
Sparks soccer: Boys suffer first loss, girls end skid
Sparks outshot Elko 20-5 at home on Friday and still suffered its first loss of the season, 3-2. The Railroaders dropped to 7-1, 2-1 in 3A North play. The Indians improved to 4-5-3, 1-0-2. Johanan Sorto scored nine minutes into the second half (Genaro Vazquez assist) to give Sparks a 2-1 lead. Elko drew even 11 minutes later in the 60th, then scored the game winner with … [Read more...]
Pack Notebook: Nevada silenced at No. 18 Notre Dame, 39-10
Senior quarterback Tyler Stewart was held to 10-of-23 passing for 113 yards and an interception as Nevada (1-1) fell hard at Notre Dame on Saturday, 39-10. The Irish (1-1), who bounced back from a loss at Texas in the opener, led 39-3 after three quarters before backup quarterback Ty Gangi led the Pack’s lone touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Freshman third-string … [Read more...]
Wednesday Roundup
The Sparks boys soccer team sent a message on Wednesday night. The two-time defending 3A North champs went to perennially tough Truckee, and rolled 4-0. With the win in the league opener, the Railroaders improved to 5-0, 1-0. “It was a full team effort. We seemed to have different guys step up,” said first-year coach Jose Espana. “That’s what I’m most happy about.” … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs sweep Colts, Raiders swept
Spanish Springs improved to 15-3, 2-0 in 4A North play with a 25-9, 25-5, 25-14 home sweep of Wooster on Tuesday night. The Cougars served 27 aces as a team, 12 from senior outside hitter Emily Moore. Ireland Bennett and Jordyn Boswell shared the team lead with five kills each. Mackenzie O’Connell finished with five aces, 25 assists and three digs. The … [Read more...]
Girls Soccer: Reed ties defending regional champ, Cougars topped in Carson
Reed went to defending regional champion Bishop Manogue’s yard on Tuesday and left with a 1-1 tie. The Raiders moved to 1-0-1, 1-0-1. Taylor Anderson assisted Hannah Anderson three minutes in to spot the guests an early 1-0 lead. The le ad held through the half until two minutes into the second half. Bekah Gonzalez took a free kick that was deflected back … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs finish in tie for third at High Sierra Invitational, Raiders 21st
Spanish Springs wrapped up an impressive run through the High Sierra Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The Cougars (14-3, 1-0) were one of six teams to advance to the gold bracket, where they went 1-1, finishing in a tie for third place out of 40 teams in the field. “We played really well,” Spanish Springs coach Frank Sandomenico said. “It was good to play great teams … [Read more...]
Warriors top Silver Stage, 38-22, for second straight win
Excel Christian put its non-league schedule to bed on Saturday afternoon with a 38-22 home win over Silver Stage. The Warriors improved to 2-0. The Nigthawks dropped to 0-1. Sophomore running back Jeshua Drexel ran for 116 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. He also caught five passes for 60 yards. Senior quarterback Noah Denson was 5-of-17 through the air for 85 … [Read more...]