Record crowd of 7,092 watches Reno, Phoenix play to 0-0 tie at Greater Nevada Field Playing host to a pair of international superstars in a match dripping with early playoff implications, Reno squared off with Phoenix on Friday night in arguably the most anticipated contest in young franchise history. The defense held former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba, and Mexican … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/19 – 6/25)
Surging Aces push lead to nine games At some point, the Aces will slow down. A key injury will stagnate the steamroll, the dog days of summer will take their toll, the bats will cool off, and/or a relied-upon player will earn a permanent promotion. Something will happen. The 144-game season is too long for everything to go smoothly for the duration. But it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Oliver snubbed on draft night
Former Pack standout signs free agent deal with Houston after draft night disappointment After two standout years at Nevada, Cam Oliver opted to leave school and try to make a living playing the game he fell in love with as a child in Oakland. Seemingly all mock drafts pegged Oliver, a 6-8 225-pound power forward, as a mid to late second round pick. The NBA draft is … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Male Athlete of the Year: Josh Prizina
Prizina was a first-team all-region selection on the hardwood and diamond Spanish Springs basketball and baseball standout Josh Prizina is the Sparks Tribune Male Athlete of the Year. He graduated last Tuesday as one of the most decorated athletes in school history and polished off his stellar career by earning first-team all-league honors in both sports. This winter, … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/12—6/18)
Reno continues to separate from Tacoma The Pacific Coast League season has two and-a-half months remaining and the Aces are already trying to run away with the Pacific Northern Division. Reno outscored Las Vegas 15-3 in the first two games of the current homestand to open up a seven-game lead over Tacoma, their largest advantage of the season. Since taking over first … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs grad drafted by Brewers in 26th round
McCusker surprised himself with breakout year at Folsom Lake, leaning towards staying in school One year ago, he chose a junior college simply to get reps. On Wednesday, Carson McCusker fulfilled a childhood dream. And he may have to put it on hold. McCusker was graduating from Spanish Springs last June and on his way to Folsom Lake Community College. He only … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Female Athlete of the Year: Sam King-Shaw
Reed senior distance runner was named Nevada Gatorade Female Cross Country Athlete of the Year in fall, celebrated regional title in 3200 meter in spring Reed senior distance runner Sam King-Shaw is the Sparks Tribune Female Athlete of the Year. It would be easy to look at her credentials and believe she’s always run for distance. Growing up, she would pop in the … [Read more...]
Sparks Tribune Team of the Year: Sparks boys soccer
Railroaders won first state title since 2011, third consecutive regional title The Sparks boys soccer team is the 2016-17 Sparks Tribune Team of the Year. After three consecutive years of frustration in the state semifinals, the Railroaders broke through in the fall, routing Chaparral 4-1, then blanking 3A South champ, Western, 2-0, one day later for their first state … [Read more...]