Sparks junior running back Nick Van Patten took Sparks’ first play of the second quarter 49 yards to the house, briefly tying the Railroaders with Fernley at 14 Friday night. A holding call took the touchdown off the board. Sparks punted three plays later. It was all Fernley from that point on as the Railroaders were outscored 26-0 over the final 35 minutes in a 40-7 home … [Read more...]
Fallon snaps Sparks girl’s winning streak
By Jasmine Gutierrez, reporting intern The Railroaders saw their three-game winning streak come to a close with a 5-2 loss to Fallon on their home turf Wednesday afternoon. “I thought we played really, really flat,” Sparks coach Art Hurtado said. “It wasn’t the tempo we normally play.” Sophomore Angie Hurtado put Sparks on the board with two goals in the second half in … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Sparks continues to roll, Spanish Springs edged, Reed crushed
The Railroaders (9-1, 5-0) pushed their winning streak to seven games Wednesday with a 4-0 win at Fallon. It was Sparks’ second consecutive 4-0 win but it is the Railroaders’ defense that has propelled the strong start to league play. The Railroaders have allowed just one goal on the current winning streak. All of Sparks goals’ Wednesday came before the half in a … [Read more...]
Sparks volleyball remains winless in DI-A North
Sparks fell to 5-9, 0-4 in the DI-A North with a 25-15, 25-14, 25-20 home loss to Fallon Wednesday night. Fallon improved to .500, at 8-8, 2-2. Marisa Coleman led the Railroaders with a team-high five kills and 10 digs. Michelle Santos passed out seven assists. Violani Tau’Faao turned in four kills and three blocks. Sparks will look to win its first DI-A North league … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Sparks wins, Spanish Springs ties, Reed loses
Sparks scored three second-half goals Saturday on its way to a convincing 4-0 home win over Spring Creek. The win was the Railroaders’ (8-1, 4-0) sixth-straight. Sparks continues DI-A North play Wednesday at Fallon. Galena too much for Reed Reed traveled to Galena Saturday afternoon and fell 3-1. Forward Dayton Farrow scored the Raiders only goal, late in the … [Read more...]
Girls Soccer: Reed, Sparks winners, Spanish Springs stumbles at Douglas
The Raiders bested Galena 2-1 on the road Saturday afternoon. “We build confidence and get better and take it one game and one practice session at a time,” Reed coach Jason Saville said. Reed secured a 2-0 lead in the first half. Taylor Anderson scored the Raiders first goal in the 17th minute, and Ashlee Saville scored Reed’s final goal in the 28th minute. “I think … [Read more...]
Sparks smacks Lovelock, 42-12
By Kaleb Roedel Early in the first quarter, on the Railroader’s second play from scrimmage, Nick Van Patten sliced through a hole and juked his way to a 21-yard gain. It was sign of things to come. Flashing a quick first step and breakaway speed from his first touch to this last, Van Patten racked up a staggering 254 total yards and four touchdowns to steer the … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Railroaders shout out Elko
By Ty Pimienta, reporting intern Sparks Junior Captain Genaro Vasquez and sophomore Brandon Pazo both found the net in Friday’s 2-0 home win over Elko. Vasquez scored the first goal of the night in the 25th minute, assisted by freshman Alex Medina. The 1-0 lead held through the half. In the 57th minute, freshman Bernado Simental assisted Paz. “Our boys continue to … [Read more...]