Friday night was awkward for the Reed faithful. For the first time since the 2010 season, the Raiders did not hoist a regional title trophy. Damonte Ranch stormed back from a 31-7 halftime deficit to knock the Raiders from their perch, 49-45, at McQueen. The defeat ended several streaks for the Blue and Gold. Five straight regional titles: Done. Twenty-six … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Nov. 14-19): Cameron Emerson
Cameron Emerson, Reed football Reed’s junior quarterback was a force in Friday’s 4A North title game against Damonte Ranch at McQueen. Emerson accounted for five touchdowns and outgained the Mustangs by himself, 446-442. Unfortunately for him, and his teammates, the monster performance came in a losing effort. The Raiders’ run of five straight regional titles ended, 49-45. … [Read more...]
So close to six: Reed lets 31-7 halftime lead slip in 4A North title game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAqatbIuYj0 RENO – It had to end eventually. As dominant as Reed’s football program has become, it was not going to win every 4A North title until the end of time – although over the run of five-straight regional titles, it grew increasingly challenging to imagine the Raiders losing. It was especially difficult to see them going down in … [Read more...]
Reed walks over Douglas, into 4A North title game
Reed is making postseason football look awfully easy. Again. The Raiders breezed past Douglas, 47-7, at home in Thursday night’s 4A North semifinal to advance to a sixth straight regional title game. Reed (11-1) has now outscored its two postseason opponents by a combined score of 116-25. “It’s such a great feeling to be here,” Reed coach Ernie Howren said. “People … [Read more...]
Three Reed softball players, swimmer make college plans official
Reed has grown into a softball powerhouse and on Wednesday afternoon, three players in the program committed to play at the next level at a signing ceremony inside the school’s gym. Pitcher Julia Jensen and outfielder Jessica Sellers both are headed to Nevada after long verbal commitments. Sellers verbally committed as a freshman and Jensen gave the Wolf Pack her word the … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: 4A North semifinals Thursday night, Williams starts fast for UConn women, Houston returning to Reno
Just two 4A North football teams will be left standing after Thursday night. The games were moved up a night because Veteran’s Day falls on Friday. Reed (10-1) will play host to Douglas (6-4) in one semifinal. The Raiders traveled to Minden the second week of the season and routed the Tigers, 53-16. If the Raiders’ offense looks anything like it has the last month … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Oct. 31 – Nov. 5): Anthony Ocegueda
Anthony Ocegueda, Reed boys cross country Reed senior Anthony Ocegueda won the 4A state individual boys cross country title on Saturday at Craig Ranch Park in North Las Vegas. Ocegueda completed the race in a time of 15:12 – 24 seconds ahead of the field. The Reed senior averaged a ridiculous pace of 4:54 a mile. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced every Tuesday … [Read more...]
Reed, Spanish Springs dominate 4A state cross county meets
Reed and Spanish Springs dominated the 4A state cross country meets on Saturday at Craig Ranch Park in north Las Vegas. The Spanish Springs boys backed up last week’s 4A North title with the programs first state title. Three Cougs finished in the top six. Daniel Horner (15:39) took third, Mathew Hakin (15:43) finish fifth and Andrew Ribeiro (15:44) was sixth. Hunter … [Read more...]