The Spanish Springs girls had two goals in the first half and one in the second on Saturday as they topped Reed 3-2. Alyssa Grundy finished with two goals while Alyssa Marlow netted the other and included an assist. Cerese McMillan and Allison Tullis recorded assists in the win. The Cougs (7-3, 4-0) are in first place in the 4A Northern Conference, and play next … [Read more...]
Reed’s Tau-Tolliver rushes for 4 touchdowns in 66-9 win
The Raiders returned to their winning ways on Friday when they blew out McQueen at home in the conference opener, 66-9. Reed improves to 4-2 overall after dropping the two previous games. Reed’s offense featured a nice mix of running and passing, but was highlighted by a huge night by Elijah Tau-Tolliver. The junior running back carried the ball just eight times, but … [Read more...]
Payouts for Vegas victims a ‘cold, mathematical calculation’
By Ken Ritter and Brian Melley Associated Press LAS VEGAS — They may have been united by a love for country music, but the people gunned down two years ago at a Las Vegas concert will not be seen as equals when up to $800 million is paid out from a legal settlement. The administrator overseeing the process will have the icy task of calculating the value of a life based … [Read more...]
Sen. Harris pickets with union, rallies Reno students
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, told supporters in the early caucus state of Nevada Thursday she expects impeachment proceedings to move quickly in the House because of growing evidence President Donald Trump has committed crimes against the United States. “I don’t think it’s going to take very long because it’s a pretty tight … [Read more...]
Sparks High inducts 3 into 2019 Hall of Fame class
One thing that is apparent when walking on the grounds of Sparks High School is that school spirit is high, especially during Homecoming Week. There is also an immense sense of pride amongst family, friends, alumni, and current students flowing through the halls. One example of this was last Friday when people filled up the Sparks High Theater to recognize inductees into the … [Read more...]
Andelin Family Farm opens for 10th year in Sparks
Located on 8100 Pyramid Way, the Andelin Family Farm is celebrating a decade of growing pumpkins and inviting the Sparks community to come out and enjoy good wholesome family fun during its annual Fall Harvest Festival. “It’s crazy how fast 10 years has gone by,” says Sparks native Cameron Andelin. After meeting his wife Natalie and finishing college at University of … [Read more...]
Railroaders take the field
High school hoops conference standings beginning to take shape
4A Boys Before the Reed and Spanish Springs boys met in their first basketball contest of the season Monday night, both teams continued to pad their conference records. The Cougs picked up two more wins last week to improve to 3-0 in the High Desert League after a 53-40 win at Reno on Friday and a 62-24 win at Hug last Tuesday. Leo Grass led the way with 16 points in … [Read more...]