By Emerson MarcusAssociated Press John Byrne Photos/Tribune Wolf Pack quarterback Carson Strong threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns in his first start Friday night. RENO — When Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and kicker Brandon Talton attended high school in Vacaville, California, neither paid too close attention to each other. They were a year apart and … [Read more...]
Railroaders Win Opener for First Time Since 2010
Photo courtesy of Donald Abbott The Sparks football team celebrates after Friday’s 34-0 win over Hug High. The Sparks High football team did something Friday night that they hadn’t done in nearly a decade when they shut out Hug, 34-0. It was the first season-opening win for the Railroaders since 2010 when they beat Yerington, 29-22. Sparks stuck with the ground and … [Read more...]
Fans Welcome to Join Team at Fan Fest
With the first day of fall camp in the books, the Nevada Wolf Pack football team has announced it will hold this year’s Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 10 inside Mackay Stadium. The morning, which will run from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., will feature the first of two open scrimmages Wolf Pack fans can attend to get a peek at the team. Fans are invited to come sit in the stands and … [Read more...]
Morikawa Captures PGA Tour’s Barracuda Championship in Reno
Associated Press RENO, NEVADA - JULY 28: Collin Morikawa of the United States poses with the trophy after winning during the final round of the Barracuda Championship at Montreux Country Club on July 28, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) RENO — Just over two months since Collin Morikawa graduated from Cal, he’s headed to the PGA Tour’s … [Read more...]
Aces Drop Three of Four to Open Second Half
John Byrne/Tribune The Aces returned from the all-star break and beat Tacoma 12-7 on Thursday night before falling in the next three. Reno suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of the Tacoma Rainiers Sunday afternoon in Tacoma by a score of 5-4. Caleb Joseph and Ben DeLuzio each had two hits and Alberto Rosario drove in two. The Aces carried a 4-1 lead into the … [Read more...]
Cougs capture conference title, top playoff seed
John Byrne photos/Tribune Spanish Springs pitcher Tyra Clary delivers a pitch during a doubleheader sweep of Reed Saturday. The wins were the eighth and ninth straight for the Cougs as they secured the regular season conference title and top seed in the playoffs this week. One year after the Spanish Springs softball team captured its first state title, the girls are in a … [Read more...]
Dream season comes to early end for Wolf Pack
Associated Press John Byrne photos/Tribune Cody Martin scored a team-high 23 points during Nevada’s 70-61 loss to Florida on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament. DES MOINES, Iowa — Florida was cruising toward a surprisingly easy victory over Nevada in its opening NCAA Tournament game. Then Nevada furiously tried to stave off the upset with a frantic second-half push that … [Read more...]
Pack seniors lead team to MWC title
Associated Press John Byrne photos/Tribune Nevada seniors Jordan Caroline and Caleb and Cody Martin embrace coach Eric Mussleman near the end of their final home game Saturday night. RENO — Nevada honored its seniors in the Wolf Pack’s final regular-season game — and the upperclassmen delivered an impressive victory. Caleb Martin scored 25 points and twin brother Cody … [Read more...]