Games are rarely won or lost in the first 30 minutes, regardless of sport. Clichés dictate contests are decided in the waning moments. That wasn’t the case for Reno 1868 FC last Wednesday in Oklahoma City as the referee was far-too-quick to un-holster his red card and left the visiting side down a man for the final hour of the match, a 1-0 loss. The call against Fatai … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Male Athlete of the Year: Josh Prizina
Prizina was a first-team all-region selection on the hardwood and diamond Spanish Springs basketball and baseball standout Josh Prizina is the Sparks Tribune Male Athlete of the Year. He graduated last Tuesday as one of the most decorated athletes in school history and polished off his stellar career by earning first-team all-league honors in both sports. This winter, … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs grad drafted by Brewers in 26th round
McCusker surprised himself with breakout year at Folsom Lake, leaning towards staying in school One year ago, he chose a junior college simply to get reps. On Wednesday, Carson McCusker fulfilled a childhood dream. And he may have to put it on hold. McCusker was graduating from Spanish Springs last June and on his way to Folsom Lake Community College. He only … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Team of the Year: Sparks boys soccer
Railroaders won first state title since 2011, third consecutive regional title The Sparks boys soccer team is the 2016-17 Sparks Tribune Team of the Year. After three consecutive years of frustration in the state semifinals, the Railroaders broke through in the fall, routing Chaparral 4-1, then blanking 3A South champ, Western, 2-0, one day later for their first state … [Read more...]
Ten Spanish Springs athletes ink letters of intent
Loadholt teeter tottered on staying home, Drescher following history, Marcum gets late break The best boys basketball player in Spanish Springs history is officially headed to the bay. Marcus Loadholt was one of 10 Spanish Springs student athletes to sign a collegiate letter of intent during a ceremony held outside the school’s gym on Wednesday afternoon. He signed at … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (May 15-20): Jessica Ozoude
Jessica Ozoude, Spanish Springs track The fastest girl in the Nevada once again compiled hardware at the state meet this weekend at Foothill High School in Henderson. Ozoude won the state title in the 100 meter and 200 meter, took sixth in the 400m and was the runner up in the long jump. She won the 100m in an unofficial state record time of 11.64 seconds that was wind-aided. … [Read more...]
Pitchers dominate 4A North all-league baseball teams
Nearly 28 percent of selections are on bump Pitching is an integral part of baseball. Some would claim it’s the most significant aspect. The 4A North baseball coaches would be in that group. On Saturday night, the 4A North all-league baseball teams were released and of the 76 selections (6.3 per team), 21 were pitchers. Nine received first-team honors, nine landed on … [Read more...]
State Track: Ozoude, Widmar blaze paths to state titles
Not only are two of the fastest runners in Nevada from the northern half of the state, they’re from the Rail City. Jessica Ozoude (Spanish Springs) defended her state titles in the 100 meter and 200m at the state meet on Saturday hosted by Foothill High School in Henderson, while Bobby Widmar (Reed) claimed the 100m title on the boys side. Ozoude’s efforts led the … [Read more...]