In a move that has shocked the Nevada prep football landscape, longtime Reed football coach Ernie Howren has resigned and will take over at Bishop Manogue. Bishop Manogue put out a release announcing the hire on Tuesday morning. Howren later confirmed his decision to the Sparks Tribune over text. He will begin transitioning to his new role immediately. “After 16 years at … [Read more...]
Friday Hoops: Spanish Springs boys survive battle of unbeatens
Boys Cougars assert themselves as team to beat RENO – Spanish Springs coach Kyle Penney wants his Cougars to be the hunters rather than the hunted. Well, Friday night’s controlling 68-61 win at Bishop Manogue may complicate that request. The victory in the showdown of unbeaten (in regional play) teams now undoubtedly makes the Cougars the team to beat in the 4A … [Read more...]
Wrestling: Cougs win 57th straight league dual
Spanish Springs easily disposed of North Valleys at home on Wednesday night in a High Desert League dual, 75-6. The Cougs, who pushed their league dual winning streak to 57 with the victory, won nine of the 14 weight classes via forfeit. Anthony Sissom (106) pinned his opponent in the second round. James Daniels (132) won on points, 4-2. Cole Drescher (160) won by fall … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Spanish Springs boys avoid upset
Boys Spanish Springs fights off upset scare The first-place Cougs found themselves in a surprisingly close game at Damonte Ranch on Tuesday night. A strong second half, however, helped Spanish Springs (10-4, 5-0) overcome a 31-30 halftime deficit to escape with a 73-62 win over the Mustangs (2-11, 1-4). Four of the six Spanish Springs players who scored finished in … [Read more...]
Boys hoops storylines to watch in New Year
The Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks boys basketball teams enter 2017 with varying degrees of expectation. Here are the storylines to watch for the Cougars, Raiders and Railroaders: Spanish Springs Cougars: Can they get it done? The goal for this team is pretty simple. Win the program’s first regional title. That’s how talented this bunch is. Josh Prizina and … [Read more...]
Thursday Hoops
Boys Sparks goes winless in Nugget Rail City Classic The home court didn’t help the Railroaders this week. Sparks (1-11) finished an 0-4 week at the Nugget Rail City Classic on Thursday morning with a 48-41 loss to Hug. The Hawks improved to 6-8. Matt Longland was 4-of-7 from deep and led the Railroaders with 19 points. Vashisth Patel had eight and nobody else in … [Read more...]
Wednesday Hoops: Good day for local girls
Girls Raiders claim Varsity Elite Tourney Reed overcame a sluggish first half to come back and beat Lowry, 51-40, at McQueen on Wednesday to claim the Varsity Elite Tournament title. The Raiders (8-2, 3-1) trailed 21-13 at the break before taking over in the second half. The defending 3A North champion Buckaroos (10-2) suffered just their second defeat of the … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Five local squads in action
Boys Sparks drop second game in Nugget Rail City Classic Sparks was unable to repeat its performance from a week ago. The Railroaders picked up their first win of the season last Tuesday at home over Lassen, but fell at home to the same Lassen team on Tuesday morning in the Nugget Rail City Classic, 38-37. With the defeat, Sparks dropped to 1-9, remaining 0-3 in 3A … [Read more...]