Reed’s ace went 31-2 with 0.94 ERA, set state record for career victories In one of the most predictable outcomes in this year’s prep athletic landscape, Reed senior ace Julia Jensen was named the Nevada Gatorade Softball Player of the Year on Monday. Jensen, who also earned the award as a sophomore when the Raiders won the state title, went 31-2 this spring with a … [Read more...]
Pitchers dominate 4A North all-league baseball teams
Nearly 28 percent of selections are on bump Pitching is an integral part of baseball. Some would claim it’s the most significant aspect. The 4A North baseball coaches would be in that group. On Saturday night, the 4A North all-league baseball teams were released and of the 76 selections (6.3 per team), 21 were pitchers. Nine received first-team honors, nine landed on … [Read more...]
State Track: Ozoude, Widmar blaze paths to state titles
Not only are two of the fastest runners in Nevada from the northern half of the state, they’re from the Rail City. Jessica Ozoude (Spanish Springs) defended her state titles in the 100 meter and 200m at the state meet on Saturday hosted by Foothill High School in Henderson, while Bobby Widmar (Reed) claimed the 100m title on the boys side. Ozoude’s efforts led the … [Read more...]
Raiders fall in state title game
After fending off elimination twice, Reed bested 9-3 by Palo Verde in championship game Reed tried to grind its way to a state title through the loser’s bracket, ultimately falling one win short on Saturday at Bishop Gorman. The Raiders topped Coronado in an elimination game on Friday and snuck past Palo Verde, 4-3, in Saturday’s first contest to force the ‘if … [Read more...]
Raiders survive 10-inning marathon, advance to state title game
Jensen's 21 strikeouts, 10th inning rally secure rematch with Palo Verde in state title game Reed scored six times in the 10th inning on Friday to advance to the state title game with a 9-3 win over Coronado Friday afternoon at Bishop Gorman. It was the Raiders’ second win over the Cougars in as many days, edging the Cougars 2-0 in Thursday’s first-round contest. Julian … [Read more...]
Jensen, Sellers highlight 4A North all-league softball teams
Spanish Springs, Bishop Manogue lead way with nine selections Julia Jensen’s trophy case may be due for an increase in square footage. When the all-league teams were released last Tuesday by the 4A North commissioner’s office, Reed’s ace was named the region’s MVP for the third-straight year. The only year she didn’t win it, her freshman season, teammate and fellow … [Read more...]
Palo Verde, Bishop Manogue go 1-2 at state tournament
Two locals finish 33rd, 41st Palo Verde managed the wind and cold in the second round of the state tournament on Tuesday afternoon at Toiyabe Golf Club to seal a second-straight state championship. Bishop Manogue followed up Monday’s 391 with a 405 on Tuesday and finished eight strokes back of Palo Verde. Galena entered the day tied with Palo Verde for first, but … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: The curse of the 4A North baseball No. 1 seed, 4A title game sets records – probably, Reed standouts going Div. I
The loser’s bracket in the 4A North baseball regional tournament is ruthless. Ask Spanish Springs. The Cougars tried to slay the double-elimination dragon last week and got within one hit of winning its fifth straight elimination game and celebrating its first title since 2011. Ultimately, the grind of playing for the seventh time in five days, the fifth in three days, … [Read more...]