One of the few ways to make watching postseason basketball more fun is to try to predict how it’s going to unfold. That’s why we fill out March Madness brackets year in and year out. Well, and in attempt to win a fraction of Warren Buffett’s fortune. It is unclear if Buffett is offering a billion dollars for perfect 4A North regional tournament brackets, but that’s … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs comes up short at state
Spanish Springs takes second at state for second-straight year; Ruiz, Drescher, Casarez win individual titles The script was already written. At least it seemed that way. Spanish Springs, without a state title to its credit, hosted the state tournament this weekend and was inevitably going to upend five-time defending champion, Green Valley. The most talented Cougars … [Read more...]
State wrestling: Cougs in contention for first title after first day
Spanish Springs heads into the second and final day of the state tournament well within reach of the first state title in program history. The Cougars, who are hosting the tourney, have 87 points. Green Valley, which is closing in on its sixth consecutive state title, is sitting at 93. Both squads are well clear of the field. Las Vegas (57.5) is in third, in front of … [Read more...]
Friday Hoops: Cougs, Raiders split season-ending doubleheader
Girls The first time the two teams met, Reed needed a rally in the final 30 seconds to beat Spanish Springs. The second meeting, with a home playoff game on the line, did not provide nearly as much drama. Reed score 28 second-quarter points and went on to roll Spanish Springs, 72-46, at home on Friday night, the final night of the regular season. With the win, the … [Read more...]
State Wrestling Preview: Cougs prepare for run at first state title
Perhaps, history awaits the Cougs. Under the direction of Joe Imelli, Spanish Springs wrestling has grown into legitimate state title contender. Coming off the program’s best finish ever at state last winter (second), the Cougs won their fifth consecutive regional title last weekend (it was also their eighth in the last nine years). They’ve proven to be the best in … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Reed boys punch postseason ticket
Boys Reed locks up playoff spot with win at Hug RENO – At the season’s start, first year Reed boys basketball coach Joe Genung held a “team identity meeting” to establish goals for the season. Among the number of “real cool things” the team came up with, was making the postseason. They can cross that one off. The Raiders secured one of the High Desert League’s four … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Dear 4A North, time to be logical, not proud
Northern Nevada is on the brink of once again becoming relevant in the statewide athletics conversation, particularly football. In late March, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control will vote on a realignment that would create a 5A classification starting in the 2018-19 school year. Southern Nevada has grown so drastically that 25 schools … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Jan. 30 – Feb. 4): Izzy Casarez, Reed wrestling
Izzy Casarez, Reed wrestling Casarez completed a career sweep of regional titles on Saturday afternoon at Reno. Casarez won the 4A North 152-pound regional title by major decision, 14-6. It was his fourth consecutive regional title, winning at 120 as a freshman, 126 as a sophomore and 138 as a junior. He’s the only Reed wrestler ever to win four regional titles. Casarez went … [Read more...]