Aces swept by Chihuahuas in Pacific Conference Championship Reno’s first appearance in the Pacific Coast League Playoffs since 2014 was brief. The bats went silent in the first two games of the best-of-five series against El Paso, scoring three total runs, then couldn’t hang on Friday night in Texas, 7-6. Reno was 7-5 against El Paso, the reigning Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Espinal expands Reno’s season-long winning streak to six
66th minute tally clinches 2-1 win in Los Angeles, moves 1868 FC into second place Reno 1868 FC’s surge up the Western Conference table continued Wednesday night with a 2-1 road win over Los Angeles Galaxy II. The expansion franchise pushed its season-long winning streak to six games and moved into second place for the first time this season, just seven points back of … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/28 – 9/3)
Aces clinch Pacific Northern title, open postseason Wednesday night at Greater Nevada Field against El Paso Reno is going back to the postseason. The Aces wrapped up their final eight-game road trip of the season on Friday with a 3-0 loss at Albuquerque, but popped champagne in the locker room anyway thanks to Fresno’s loss at El Paso. It is Reno’s fourth division … [Read more...]
History looms as Reno 1868 FC pushes winning streak to five
Reno 1868 FC avenges lone home loss of season, remains in third place tie Reno 1868 FC was playing the first match in franchise history when it met Orange County SC for the first time in March. The home side went on to lose 2-0 at Greater Nevada Field. Much has changed in the five months since. Reno, which hasn’t lost another home game, went to Orange County on Saturday … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Norvell era starting, Silva returning to Reno? Fun 4A North football games loom
The Jay Norvell era officially starts on Saturday when Nevada starts the 2017 season on the road at Northwestern. Nevada will be outmatched pretty much across the board. Pat Fitzgerald is the second-longest tenured coach in the Big 10, entering his 12th season. Norvell will be standing on the sidelines as a head coach for the first time. Northwestern returns an … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (8/21 – 8/27)
Aces accelerating down the stretch, closing in on first postseason appearance since 2014 It’s on to Albuquerque. Reno wrapped up a four-game road sweep of Las Vegas on Sunday and now has eight straight against Albuquerque to close the regular season. Four on the road and the final four at Greater Nevada Field starting Friday night. The Aces are a season-high 20 games … [Read more...]
Climb up Western Conference table continues for Reno 1868 FC
Reno moves into third place with 1-0 home win over Swope Park Reno accomplished a lot in 90 minutes at Greater Nevada Field on Saturday night. The home side completed the regular-season sweep of Swope Park with a 1-0 victory, moved into a tie with the Rangers for third place in the Western Conference, and extended its home unbeaten streak to 11 games. “This was a … [Read more...]
Warriors begin 2017 with win
Excel Christian’s defense came up with a game-saving stop late on Saturday afternoon, sealing an 18-14 season-opening non-league home win over Sierra Lutheran. The Warriors’ defense was impressive all afternoon. It held the Falcons to just 129 yards of offense. Excel Christian (1-0, 0-0) is off this week before going on the road. next Saturday to play Loyalton (0-1) … [Read more...]