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...]
Bussey, Widmar headline Reed signing ceremony
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...]
State Track: Ozoude, Widmar blaze paths to state titles
Not only are two of the fastest runners in Nevada from the northern half of the state, they’re from the Rail City. Jessica Ozoude (Spanish Springs) defended her state titles in the 100 meter and 200m at the state meet on Saturday hosted by Foothill High School in Henderson, while Bobby Widmar (Reed) claimed the 100m title on the boys side. Ozoude’s efforts led the … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: The curse of the 4A North baseball No. 1 seed, 4A title game sets records – probably, Reed standouts going Div. I
The loser’s bracket in the 4A North baseball regional tournament is ruthless. Ask Spanish Springs. The Cougars tried to slay the double-elimination dragon last week and got within one hit of winning its fifth straight elimination game and celebrating its first title since 2011. Ultimately, the grind of playing for the seventh time in five days, the fifth in three days, … [Read more...]
Regional Track: Reed boys defend title
Raiders win regional titles in seven of 18 events The Reed boys track team completed the second half of back-to-back regional titles on Saturday in Carson. The Raiders scored 159 points, well clear of second-place Damonte Ranch (113). Spanish Springs finished seventh with 48 points. Seven of the 18 events were won by Reed. Bobby Widmar took first in the 100 meters … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Nowaczewski beats No. 6 team in nation, Gorman coaching crisis pivots, Widmar wows at HDL meet
Playing at Nevada, opportunities to compete against the nation’s elite are scarce. Entering this weekend, only one Mountain West baseball team had an RPI in the top 100 (New Mexico). When Fresno State won it all 2008, it was a member of the WAC. So was Nevada, which went 4-4 against the Bulldogs that spring. The Wolf Pack got a shot at a household name this weekend, … [Read more...]
Reed finally getting new track
No longer will Reed’s track feature dangerous cracks, warn down rubber and faded lines. And it couldn’t have come a year, or seven, too soon. Seven years ago, it was determined the crumbling surface needed to be replaced. The money wasn’t there. Finally, it is. And finally, Reed’s track is getting replaced. “Yeah, I am (thrilled). Big time,” said Dale Moss, who just … [Read more...]
Reed boys fifth at state meet, Sparks’ Van Patten wins 300m hurdles title
The Reed boys track team took fifth in the DI state track meet at Carson on Saturday. The Raiders (56 points) were second among all DI North teams, seven points behind fourth-place McQueen. Silverado (78) won the team title in front of Centennial (68) and Liberty (65). Spanish Springs did not have an athlete qualify for the meet. Junior Anthony Ocegueada finished second … [Read more...]