John Byrne photos/Tribune Parker Luthy breaks away from Reno’s defense during the Cougs 28-0 win last Thursday. In a battle for first place between the only two unbeaten teams in High Desert League play, Spanish Springs defeated Reno on the road on Thursday, 28-0. Riding a four-game win streak and looking to surprise the visiting team, Reno opted for an onside kick to … [Read more...]
Reed’s Tau-Tolliver rushes for 4 touchdowns in 66-9 win
The Raiders returned to their winning ways on Friday when they blew out McQueen at home in the conference opener, 66-9. Reed improves to 4-2 overall after dropping the two previous games. Reed’s offense featured a nice mix of running and passing, but was highlighted by a huge night by Elijah Tau-Tolliver. The junior running back carried the ball just eight times, but … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs Picks up Big Win at Home; Reed Drops Second Straight
John Byrne photos/Tribune Spanish Springs receiver Mason Bebout celebrates after big play during the Cougs 28-19 win over Bishop Manogue Friday. Bebout finished the game with 180 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Spanish Springs picked up a big win Friday night and evened their record in the process when they knocked off Bishop Manogue at home. 28-19. It was the … [Read more...]
Solano, Moore Help Nevada Beat UTEP 37-21
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas — Cristian Solano threw two touchdown passes to Elijah Cooks, Kelton Moore ran for two fourth-quarter scores, and Nevada beat UTEP 37-21 on Saturday night. Solano was 13-of-19 passes for 182 yards with an interception and added 100 yards rushing on 10 carries. UTEP (1-1) opened the second half with a 17-play, 75-yard drive that … [Read more...]
Raiders Suffer First Loss; Cougars Win Second Straight
John Byrne/Tribune Bishop Manogue handed Reed its first loss Friday night when they defeated the Raiders 39-21 in a back and forth game. Reed was dealt its first loss of the season on Friday night when they fell to Bishop Manogue at home, 39-21. The Raiders got on the board first midway through the first by six-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Jack Franz to make it … [Read more...]
Reed Improves to 3-0 with win over Galena
Reed turned the ball over early in the first quarter of Friday’s game at Galena and gave up a pair of passing touchdowns over 30 yards shortly after, but that was about all that went wrong for the visitors that night. The Raiders went on to score the next 56 points of the game to beat the Grizzlies 56-12.After going down 12-0 in the first quarter, Elijah Tua-Tolliver got … [Read more...]
Nevada Opens Season Friday Against Purdue
Friday’s season opener for the Nevada football season will also mark the first-ever Stripe Out for a Wolf Pack football game at Mackay Stadium. The Stripe Out is calling for Silver and Blue throughout the stadium, with alternation sections on the east and west sides and all blue student sections in the end zones. Fans are asked to wear their favorite corresponding color … [Read more...]
A Strong Showing
John Byrne Photos/Tribune Nevada redshirt freshman Carson Strong drops back to throw during the team’s first scrimmage Saturday at Mackay Stadium. Strong has taken the majority of reps at quarterback in practice since the Wolf Pack lost Cristian Solano to a hand injury, and threw for three touchdowns and zero interceptions on Saturday. The Pack has one more scrimmage on … [Read more...]