First-year coach Rob Nelson says outfield play needs to improve First-year coach Rob Nelson is taking over team that won six games last year and lost its best player to graduation. Sparks is 25-63-1 in the three years since its last winning campaign, when it went 14-13 in 2013. Nelson is not deterred. “I’m optimistic,” he said. “I think we have some good kids, some … [Read more...]
4A North all-league teams released, Loadholt HDL Player of the Year
The 4A North all-league teams were officially released on Tuesday night and as expected, the four local teams (Spanish Springs boys and girls, Reed boys and girls) were well represented. All four teams made the postseason and three of the four advanced to the regional semifinals. The Spanish Springs boys won the second league title in program history (first was in 2015) … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs comes up short at state
Spanish Springs takes second at state for second-straight year; Ruiz, Drescher, Casarez win individual titles The script was already written. At least it seemed that way. Spanish Springs, without a state title to its credit, hosted the state tournament this weekend and was inevitably going to upend five-time defending champion, Green Valley. The most talented Cougars … [Read more...]
State wrestling: Cougs in contention for first title after first day
Spanish Springs heads into the second and final day of the state tournament well within reach of the first state title in program history. The Cougars, who are hosting the tourney, have 87 points. Green Valley, which is closing in on its sixth consecutive state title, is sitting at 93. Both squads are well clear of the field. Las Vegas (57.5) is in third, in front of … [Read more...]
State Wrestling Preview: Cougs prepare for run at first state title
Perhaps, history awaits the Cougs. Under the direction of Joe Imelli, Spanish Springs wrestling has grown into legitimate state title contender. Coming off the program’s best finish ever at state last winter (second), the Cougs won their fifth consecutive regional title last weekend (it was also their eighth in the last nine years). They’ve proven to be the best in … [Read more...]
Cougs win fifth consecutive regional wrestling title
Spanish Springs sends 11 to state, Casarez wins fourth consecutive regional title for Raiders RENO – Saturday morning provided a scare to Spanish Springs’ regional wrestling dominance. Eight different Cougs suffered semifinal defeats in the 4A North regional tournament at Reno High and were sent to the third/fourth place matches. The winner of the following match … [Read more...]
Partida signs with UNLV
Sparks High doesn’t send a lot of athletes on to NCAA Div. I programs. It does, however, have a habit of sending the Partida brothers onto the big stage. Senior boys soccer player Jesus Partida signed a national letter of intent to play at UNLV on Wednesday afternoon during a signing ceremony held in the school’s gym lobby. By committing to the Rebels, Partida is following … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Reed boys, girls both sitting in third
Girls Reno runs past Reed The Raiders dropped into a third-place tie with McQueen after a 63-43 home loss to Reno on Tuesday night. Reed (15-5, 9-4) now sits deadlocked with McQueen, one game back of second-place Spanish Springs. Reno (20-4, 12-1) is two wins from clinching yet another High Desert League title. Serene Townsell-Williams and Vanessa Hernandez both … [Read more...]