Spanish Springs won its second straight on Tuesday afternoon with a 2-0 victory at Bishop Manogue. The Cougars improved to 2-3-1, 2-3-1. Spanish Springs will attempt to make it three straight on Saturday when it hosts McQueen at 12:30 p.m. in its High Desert League opener. Galena dumps Reed, 4-1 Reed allowed a pair of unanswered second half goals on Tuesday … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Are the Raiders good for Nevada? Big opportunity awaits Spanish Springs Friday, Nevada QB teeter totter steadied
On Thursday, a subcommittee established solely to review Nevada’s potential $750 million donation to the would-be home of the Las Vegas Raiders, voted unanimously to recommend the handout. That does not mean scheduling is already in the works for a ground-breaking ceremony. Gov. Brian Sandoval would still need to call a special session for the Nevada State Legislature … [Read more...]
Girls Golf: Cougars grab share of league title
Spanish Springs claimed a share of the High Desert League title on Monday with a tournament title at Sierra Sage. The Cougars, who have won three straight tourneys since finishing the runner up in the opener, carded a 346 – three strokes better than Reno. McQueen (366) finished third. North Valleys and Reed did not have enough golfers to turn in a team score. Hug did not … [Read more...]
Saturday Soccer Summary
Boys Sparks bounces back from first loss The Railroaders rebounded from their first loss of the season on Friday with a 3-1 home win over Spring Creek on Saturday. Sparks improved to 8-1, 3-1 in 3A North play. “I’m pretty happy with how these guys bounced back from yesterdays’ loss,” Sparks coach Jose Espana said. Junior Brandon Paz found the net twice in the … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs surrenders final 26 unanswered in loss at Damonte
Third-year Spanish Springs coach Eric Borja said this year will be about his team’s ability to play four quarters of football. If the Cougs could’ve finished the final two on Friday night, they would’ve pulled off an upset victory at Damonte Ranch. Instead, Spanish Springs suffered a 33-19 defeat. The Cougars (1-2, 0-0) held a 19-7 lead late in the second quarter against … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs remain unbeaten, Douglas too much for Reed
Spanish Springs volleyball coach Frank Sandomenico was concerned his team would have a letdown after an emotional sweep of Douglas on Tuesday. Early on Thursday at home against Galena, it appeared he may be right. The Cougs and Grizzlies were locked in an 18-18 deadlock. Spanish Springs claimed seven of the next eight points, however, and went on to roll to another … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Cougs win, Raiders tie
Spanish Springs won its second straight on Wednesday night, besting Galena, 2-0, at home. The Cougars improved to 2-2-0, 2-2-0. Wilmer Hernandez put the Cougs up 1-0 in the ninth minute, but the lead was short-lived. The Grizzlies knotted things at 1-1 just four minutes later. Anibal Gonzales scored what proved to be the game winner in the 31st minute, nine minutes … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs roll Tigers in heavyweight matchup, Raiders swept
The calendar reads September 13. But it felt a little like an early November playoff contest. In a battle of 4A North regional title contenders, Spanish Springs hosted Douglas on Tuesday night in front of a vociferous, apparently postseason-ready Cougars’ student section. Spanish Spring coach Frank Sandomenico can only hope his team performs in November as well as it … [Read more...]