Four Spanish Springs seniors made their college plans official on Wednesday afternoon at a signing ceremony held outside the school’s gym. Josh Prizina highlighted the group. He signed his national letter intent to stay home and play baseball at Nevada after verbally committing in July. “It’s amazing. It’s like a dream,” he said. “I just can’t wait to go play up … [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...]
Spanish Springs falls at Douglas in 4A North quarterfinals
MINDEN – Winning in the postseason is tough. Winning in the postseason, on the road, without three top players, including the team’s heart, is nearly impossible. Spanish Springs senior quarterback Korbin Marcum did everything he could from the sideline in Friday’s 4A North quarterfinal at Douglas while donning a backwards cap and a back pack. He cheered before plays. He … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougars come up one win short of state berth
RENO – One win. It’s how close Spanish Springs came from a state berth. The deep, experienced Cougars entered the season as one of the most talented teams in the 4A North. That never changed over the course of the year. Unfortunately for the Purple and Black, they ran into a team just as talented in Thursday’s 4A North semifinal at Galena. Spanish Springs took the first … [Read more...]
Cougars’ season comes to heartbreaking close
RENO – After both teams failed to find the net in nearly 90 minutes of soccer, the ending could only be described as ironic. Or heartbreaking – for the Cougars. Eight minutes into the first overtime of Wednesday’s 4A North semifinal at North Valleys, Carson lobbed a ball from midfield towards Spanish Springs’ net. The keeper over ran the ball and the physical, emotional … [Read more...]
Cougars jump into 4A North semifinals
The No. 1 seed is expected to beat the No. 4 seed in the postseason. And in Tuesday’s 4A North volleyball quarterfinal, that’s exactly what Spanish Springs did. The High Desert League champion Cougars (32-7) moved past Galena (14-16) in straight sets at home 25-11, 25-21, 25-17 to earn a spot in the regional semifinals. “We didn’t put any pressure on ourselves, but when … [Read more...]
Late goals ends seasons for Cougars, Raiders
Spanish Springs went to Galena on Tuesday for a 4A North quarterfinal and gave the Grizzlies a scare. The Cougars, who finished third in the High Desert League, played the Grizzlies, the Sierra League runner up, to a scoreless draw for the first 71 minutes of regulation. Unfortunately for the guests, the dam broke. And their season ended. The Grizzlies (17-3-0) scored … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Oct. 24-29): Sam King-Shaw
Sam King-Shaw, Reed cross country The Reed senior cross country runner won the individual girls 4A North title on Friday morning at Shadow Mountain. King-Shaw completed the course in a time of 19:52, 18 seconds clear of the runner up. The win provided some validation for King-Shaw, who finished third in last year’s regional meet. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced … [Read more...]