Spanish Springs led the High the High Desert League with six all-league selections. Six was the second-highest total in the 4A North, behind Bishop Manogue’s seven. Four Raiders received postseason accolades. The Cougars’ outside hitter Emily Moore and setter Mackenzie O’Connell were both voted to the first team by the league’s coaches. Outside hitter/middle blocker … [Read more...]
4A North football all-league teams released
The 4A North football all-league teams were released last week and to no surprise, Reed had the most selections. In total, the Raiders grabbed a region-high 31 of the total 200 all-league spots announced from the 11 schools. Regional champ Damonte Ranch had 28. Spanish Springs had 19, the sixth highest amount. Reed RB/LB Tre Bussey – 4A North co-Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
Girls Hoops: Raiders run past Mustangs, Cougars handle Colts
If Tuesday’s season opener wasn’t decided after Reed held a 25-8 lead going to the second quarter, it was shortly after. The Raiders scored the first 13 points of the second quarter and did not allow Damonte Ranch (0-1, 0-1) to hit a field goal until less than a minute remained, going on to cruise at home 68-18. “For a first game, I thought we looked pretty good,” Reed … [Read more...]
Boys Hoops: Raiders hang on at buzzer in opener, Cougars roll
The Joe Genung era got off to a climactic start on Tuesday night. Reed’s new coach watched from the bench as his defense forced an errant three ball from the corner to hang on and down Damonte, 64-61, at home in Tuesday’s season opener. “What an exciting game,” Genung said. “A nail biter to the end, probably a little closer than I wanted on that.” Damonte gained … [Read more...]
4A North Preseason Coaches Polls
The 4A North boys and girls basketball coaches anonymously voted in the Sparks Tribune Preseason Coaches Poll. A first-place vote was worth six points, a second place vote was worth five, etc. Douglas boys coach Corey Thacker did not participate in the Sierra League boys poll and Hug girls coach Ryan Gardner did not participate in the High Desert League girls poll. … [Read more...]
High Desert League Boys Hoops Capsules
Spanish Springs Cougars 2015-16 league record: 12-4, second in HDL 2015-16 postseason: L to Galena in regional quarters, 63-50 Number of returning starters: 4 Key returners: Marcus Loadholt, Josh Prizina, Bryce DeLong, Jalen Townsell, Justus Eaglesmith Notable losses: Ryan Anderson, Daulton O’Connell Coach: Kyle Penney, 10th season Season outlook: It’s no … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Genung takes over as third coach in as many years
Change has grown into a constant for the Raiders. Reed enters this winter with its third coach in as many years. Zach Stanford stepped down in June following his first season replacing Dustin Hall, and now it is Joe Genung’s turn. Genung, 42, has an elaborate coaching history, in several sports, and has quickly learned about a challenge unique at Reed. The football team … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Raiders primed to contend
There were not any tears shed at Reed’s Senior Night last year. There weren’t pregame speeches read from notecards. There weren’t balloons tied to flowers. There weren’t even hugs. That’s because there wasn’t a Senior Night. The Raiders did not have a single senior on their roster, so everyone from last year’s team is back. Most will be back next year, too. In Reed’s … [Read more...]