John Byrne/Tribune Michael Agee goes up for a shot during a 78-47 win against Reno Friday. After another pair of wins, the Spanish Springs boys basketball team just needs one victory in two games during the final week of the season. The Cougs knocked off McQueen 70-51 at home last Tuesday behind 22 points from Mason Whittaker and 19 from Cordell Stinson. Whittaker … [Read more...]
Prep Football Roundup: Tough Night for Raiders, Railroaders; Cougs Win Sets up Big Game Friday
Reed’s chances of capturing a High Desert League title this season took a hit Friday after falling on the road to first place Reno, 21-3. It was the second straight year the Raiders struggled to move the ball on the Huskies field. Reed took its only conference loss to eventual league champion Reno last October, but got the last laugh after they eliminated them in the state … [Read more...]
Top Seeded Cougs Stunned by Damonte; Raiders Fall in Quarters
Playoff basketball can sometimes be cruel. After a season that saw the Spanish Springs girls dominate the High Desert League with 14 wins and a No. 1 seed in the playoffs, the Cougs were entering last week with hopes of going deep in the regional tournament and earning a berth in state this weekend at Lawlor Events Center. Those hopes were dashed, however, after its season … [Read more...]
High Desert League football capsules
The High Desert League got a makeover last season. Hug, North Valleys and Spanish Springs all entered the campaign with new coaches and the Hawks proceeded to make a surprise run into the playoffs. The Hawks were picked to finish sixth in the HDL by the coaches in the league but went on to finish third (knocking off Reed in the regular season) before advancing to the DI … [Read more...]