The calendar doesn’t flip to 2017 until Sunday. That doesn’t mean we can’t look ahead. All three local prep girls basketball seasons are well underway and while some things are coming into focus, others remain ambiguous. Here are the storylines to watch for the Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks girls basketball seasons in the new year: Reed Raiders: Can they contend? … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Top five prep stories of 2016
In a lot of ways, 2016 sucked. Beloved Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez left this earth in a tragic boating accident. Prince, Muhammad Ali, Arnold Palmer, John Glenn and David Bowie were among the big names who also left for greener pastures. We endured the most negative presidential election ever seen as racially charged tension split our country like a hot … [Read more...]
Monday Hoops: Reed girls victorious, Sparks boys come up short
Girls Reed races past Truckee, 69-15 The Raiders did not have any trouble in Monday’s home non-conference tournament game against Truckee, rolling to a 69-15 win. Reed improved to 5-2, 3-1 with the victory in the first game of a holiday tournament hosted by Reed and McQueen. The Wolverines, who play in the 3A North, dropped to 4-5. Tournament play continues … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Spanish Springs girls keep rolling
Girls Cougars extend winning streak Spanish Springs pushed its longest winning streak in three season to six games on Tuesday night with 49-39 non-league win at Lassen (Susanville, Calif.). The Cougars improved to 7-3 overall, remaining 4-0 in 4A North play. The Grizzlies dipped to 6-4. Nine different Spanish Springs players got on the board in the win, led by Serena … [Read more...]
Reed boys suffer sixth straight loss
The Raiders' losing streak reached six games on Monday night with an 83-48 loss at Bishop Manogue. Reed dropped to 1-6, 1-3 in the 4A North with the defeat. The game was rescheduled to Monday from earlier in the season due the Raiders’ typically deep postseason football run, limiting the number of available players. Bishop Manogue improved to 7-3, 4-0 on the strength of … [Read more...]
Friday Hoops
Boys Spanish Springs beats up Galena The fact Spanish Springs won at home on Friday night against Galena wasn’t surprising. Both teams are among the most talented in the 4A North and someone had to leave a winner. The fashion in which the Cougars won, however, was astonishing. Marcus Loadholt scored nine of his game-high 23 points early in the third quarter to create … [Read more...]
Thursday Hoops
Boys Spanish Springs holds off Douglas The Cougars improved to 6-2, 3-0 in the 4A North with a 77-64 home win over Douglas on Thursday night. Douglas dipped to 2-6, 1-2. The Cougs held just a 50-45 lead going to the fourth quarter, where they outscored their guests 27-19. Marcus Loadholt scored a game-high 22 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the win. Josh … [Read more...]
Saturday Hoops
Boys Cougars hold off Oakland Spanish Springs picked up its third straight win on Saturday afternoon, holding on against Oakland, 60-57, in a non-league home contest. Marcus Loadholt led the way with a game-high 21 points. Jalen Townsell (12 points) was the only other Cougars to reach double figures. Josh Prizina just missed out on a double-double, finishing with … [Read more...]