Spanish Springs has moved on. In the first game since their undefeated start to 4A North play was halted with a three-set loss at Manogue, the Cougars cruised at home on Tuesday night. Spanish Springs (20-4, 7-1) swept aside McQueen (11-10, 4-3) in straight sets 25-7, 25-16, 25-18 to move two games clear of both the Lancers and Reno for first place in the High Desert … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Cougars (football) can’t beat themselves, Spanish Springs (volleyball) picked inopportune time for off night
The Spanish Springs football team held a second half lead in all four games they’ve played this year. Despite the late advantages, they are just 2-2. “We obviously wanted to go maybe one game better, but we’ll take it,” Spanish Springs coach Eric Borja said after Friday’s comeback win against Galena. “We’re better off than we have been the last couple years. Hopefully … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Athlete of the Week (Sept. 19-24): Korbin Marcum
Korbin Marcum, Spanish Springs football Spanish Springs senior quarterback Korbin Marcum completed 15-of-25 passes for 184 yards and three touchdowns as the Cougs came back to beat Galena, 36-22, at home on Friday night. Marcum’s final touchdown, a 30-yarder to Austin Cadenhead early in the fourth quarter, proved to be the game winner. The Sparks Tribune Athlete of the … [Read more...]
Saturday Soccer Summary
Boys Raiders bested by Panthers Reed lost its third straight on Saturday afternoon, 3-1, at home to North Valleys. The Raiders fell to 1-5-2, 1-5-1 in 4A North play. Austin Parawan scored Reed’s lone goal. Reed goes to Reno on Wednesday. Cougs extend winning streak The Cougars won their fifth straight on Saturday afternoon, beating McQueen 3-1 at … [Read more...]
Cougars storm back to top Grizzlies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxncOK-gPP8 Spanish Springs has been on the wrong end of a couple second-half runs already this year. Last week, the Cougars allowed 26 unanswered points in a 33-19 loss at Damonte Ranch. On Friday night, Spanish Springs was involved in another second-half run. This time, it delivered the blow. Spanish Springs (2-2, 0-0) scored the … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs swept in undefeated matchup at Manogue
RENO – On paper, it was one of the most attractive 4A North volleyball matchups of the season. On paper, it appeared to be a potential regional title game preview. On paper, it looked like it was going five sets. Volleyball matches aren’t played on paper. Bishop Manogue swept aside Spanish Springs on Wednesday night in south Reno 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 to remain the regions … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Cougs win fourth straight, Raiders shut out
Spanish Springs pushed its winning streak to four on Wednesday afternoon with a convincing 6-1 win at Bishop Manogue. The Cougs improved to 4-2-0, 4-2-0 with the victory. Court Diesner scored twice. Spanish Springs will go for its fourth straight on Saturday morning at home against McQueen. First touch is at 10:45 a.m. Raiders blanked at Galena Reed fell to … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs, Raiders both sweep
Spanish Springs remained unbeaten in 4A North play on Tuesday night with a home sweep of Damonte Ranch. The Cougars improved to 19-3, 6-0 in the 4A North with the 25-23, 25-18, 25-18 victory, their sixth straight. Emily Moore and Jordyn Boswell both had 11 kills. Mackenzie O’Connell passed out 34 assists. The win sets up a big early-season contest on Wednesday at … [Read more...]