The postseason has been a mirage for the Railroaders. They haven’t been since 2008. Coach Rob Kittrell believes that streak could snap this season. “Oh yeah, I do (think we’re in playoff contention),” Kittrell said. “You look at last year, the Wooster game was a mess. Truckee, we were up three touchdowns in the third quarter and lost that one… Yeah, we are (right … [Read more...]
Excel Christian Preview: Warriors will go as Denson goes
Excel Christian senior quarterback Noah Denson has big plans for his final go round this fall. As a junior, he accounted for 1,010 yards and 13 touchdowns as the Warriors went 3-6, 2-5 in the 1A Northern – West. He was a first-team all-league selection. Due to limited depth on the eight-man squad, Denson had to play defense as well. And he didn’t hide in the secondary. … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/15-8/21)
The Aces are trying to make a race of the Pacific Northern division. They’re going to have to find the next gear. Reno went 5-2 last week to pull one game closer within first place Tacoma, but still trail the Rainiers by 5.5 games with 15 games to go. The hill is steep, but the schedule is favorable. Six of those games are against last place Sacramento. The other nine are … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/8-8/14)
The Aces may want a do over on the first two weeks of August. Reno ended July one strong week (and some help) away from leapfrogging Tacoma into the Pacific Northern lead. Now, they need a lot of help. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate has dropped 10 of 14 since flipping the calendar from July and finds itself in third place, 6.5 games back of Tacoma, 3 back of … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/25-7/31)
What more are the Aces supposed to do? The Diamondbacks’ Triple-A affiliate started the second half of the season three games back of Tacoma, the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate. You would think winning 14 of 18 after the all-star break would erase that gap, if not push the Aces in front. You would be wrong. After besting Fresno 12-7 at Greater Nevada Field on Sunday night, … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/18-7/24)
The second half has been bittersweet for the Aces. On one hand, they’ve been winning. A lot. They’ve won nine of 11 games since the all-star break after besting Las Vegas 7-4 on Sunday night in Sin City. Their record has ripened to 55-46. On the other, they haven’t been able to make up any ground in the Pacific Northern division. Tacoma has also won nine of 11 to start … [Read more...]
Mulder goes back-to-back at American Century Championship
Former St. Louis Cardinal and Oakland A’s pitcher Mark Mulder won the American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood off the shore of South Lake Tahoe. It was Mulder’s second straight title. He was the tournament’s first repeat winner since Rick Rhoden won it in 2008 and 2009. Mulder was one of 84 celebrities of varying backgrounds who teed off at the 27th … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/20-6/26)
Last week was supposed to be the week. The script was practically already written. The Aces returned home scorching hot, winning nine of 12 games at Tacoma, Las Vegas and Albuquerque, and were going to surge into the Pacific Northern Division lead. Baseball is its own game. It rarely listens to outside influences. After drawing even with Tacoma for first place, Reno … [Read more...]