Reed went to defending regional champion Bishop Manogue’s yard on Tuesday and left with a 1-1 tie. The Raiders moved to 1-0-1, 1-0-1. Taylor Anderson assisted Hannah Anderson three minutes in to spot the guests an early 1-0 lead. The le ad held through the half until two minutes into the second half. Bekah Gonzalez took a free kick that was deflected back … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Is this the year Gorman goes down? Reed-Carson feels different this year, Spanish Springs volleyball hype train has left the station
Two weeks ago, Bishop Gorman embarrassed a top-5 national team from Texas on ESPN. That’s not news. It happens every year and it will continue to happen every year, until something drastic happens. That’s another story for another column that is sure to come by season’s end. A different Las Vegas school, a public school, a school that relies on players who are … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs finish in tie for third at High Sierra Invitational, Raiders 21st
Spanish Springs wrapped up an impressive run through the High Sierra Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The Cougars (14-3, 1-0) were one of six teams to advance to the gold bracket, where they went 1-1, finishing in a tie for third place out of 40 teams in the field. “We played really well,” Spanish Springs coach Frank Sandomenico said. “It was good to play great teams … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs allows final 20 points in season opening loss
Late in third quarter on Friday night in Palo Cedro, Calif., Spanish Springs sat on a 33-26 lead over Foothill. Then the dam broke. “The wheels fell off,” third-year Spanish Springs coach Eric Borja said. The other Cougars drew even right before the fourth quarter then snared an interception on Spanish Springs’ side of the field the following possession. Foothill … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs, Raiders 2-1 in High Sierra Invitational
Spanish Springs went 2-1 in pool play on Friday in the High Sierra Invitational at Bishop Manogue. The Cougars (11-1) beat Enterprise 25-15, 27-25 and Faith Lutheran 29-27, 18-25, 15-13 before dropping their first contest of the year in the pool title game to California power St. Francis, 25-21, 25-18. Spanish Springs will continue the tournament on Saturday at Damonte … [Read more...]
Wednesday Roundup
Spanish Springs improved to a perfect 9-0 with a three-set sweep at Hug in Thursday’s league opener. Both teams agreed to move the contest to Thursday after it was originally scheduled during the Washoe County School District’s fall break. The Cougs rolled 25-5, 25-13, 25-6. Gracie Fuller (three blocks) and Emily Moore (four aces) tied for the team lead with seven … [Read more...]
Volleyball Season Preview: Cougs, Raiders, Railroaders carry varied expectations
Yes, it’s football season. But fall isn’t limited to Friday night lights. Its scope is greater. Volleyball season is also underway in Northern Nevada. The Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks programs enter 2016 with varying levels of promise. A strong case could be made for the Cougars to be the 4A North favorite. The Raiders will attempt to find an identity under … [Read more...]
Sandomenico to step down after season
This season will be Spanish Springs volleyball coach Frank Sandomenico’s last. Sandomenico told Spanish Springs administration, as well as the players, that he will be stepping down at the culmination of this season, his ninth running the program. “It’s just time,” Sandomencio said. He said the significant work away from the court was the largest reason for his … [Read more...]