Six Raiders finalize collegiate plans Reed sprinter Bobby Widmar prefers to do things quickly. He won last month’s 4A state title in the 100 meters with a blazing fast time of 10.68 seconds while taking fourth in the 200m. So, as his recruiting process continued to elongate, he was forced into an unfamiliar spot. He had to stand still. The hold officially ended … [Read more...]
Jensen corrals second Nevada Gatorade Softball Player of the Year honor
Reed’s ace went 31-2 with 0.94 ERA, set state record for career victories In one of the most predictable outcomes in this year’s prep athletic landscape, Reed senior ace Julia Jensen was named the Nevada Gatorade Softball Player of the Year on Monday. Jensen, who also earned the award as a sophomore when the Raiders won the state title, went 31-2 this spring with a … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/29 – 6/4)
Aces own two-game lead atop division as they hit road for longest trip of season Ketel Marte has four home runs in 231 at bats this year. Three of those have come in the last four games, the final of which lifted Reno to a 4-1 win over Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field. The win finished up a 5-3 homestand and now the Aces hit the road for the longest … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/22 – 5/28)
Amid third four-game winning streak of season, Aces own PCL's best record For the third time this season, Reno is riding a four-game winning streak. The final three quarters of the latest burst have all come by a single run and catapulted the Aces to first place all alone atop the Pacific Northern Division, one game ahead of Tacoma. Reno now owns the best record in the … [Read more...]
Reno rolls over Tulsa to fourth-straight win
Defense blanks third straight opponent, offense nets 14th goal in three matches Summer weather has made its way to Northern Nevada, but a deluge continues to pound Greater Nevada Field. Reno 1868 FC (3-3-2) rolled Tulsa Roughnecks FC 4-0 on Wednesday night in front of 4,418 for its third straight USL win, its fourth overall. During the three-match streak, Reno has … [Read more...]
Ten Spanish Springs athletes ink letters of intent
Loadholt teeter tottered on staying home, Drescher following history, Marcum gets late break The best boys basketball player in Spanish Springs history is officially headed to the bay. Marcus Loadholt was one of 10 Spanish Springs student athletes to sign a collegiate letter of intent during a ceremony held outside the school’s gym on Wednesday afternoon. He signed at … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (5/15 – 5/21)
Bats remain hot as Reno owns second most wins in PCL Three weeks into May the Aces are tied for the most wins in the Pacific Coast League. Following another 5-2 week, Reno sits at 27 victories which matches Tacoma and is one shy of PCL-leading Memphis. The Rainiers still own a half-game lead over Aces, however, with one fewer loss. Reno’s offense continues to be the most … [Read more...]
Pitchers dominate 4A North all-league baseball teams
Nearly 28 percent of selections are on bump Pitching is an integral part of baseball. Some would claim it’s the most significant aspect. The 4A North baseball coaches would be in that group. On Saturday night, the 4A North all-league baseball teams were released and of the 76 selections (6.3 per team), 21 were pitchers. Nine received first-team honors, nine landed on … [Read more...]