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...]
Seven Raiders ink national letters of intent
Linebarger, Spivack headed to Div. I ranks Reed was one of the numerous schools throughout Northern Nevada, and the nation, on Wednesday to hold a signing ceremony for athletes going on to continue their careers at the next level. In total, seven Raiders from five different sports signed letters of intent at the event held in Reed’s gym after school. Makayla … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Three locals named to NIAA Northern Nevada Top 10
Each year, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association selects 20 statewide senior student-athletes who have excelled on and off the playing surface and names them to the Northern Nevada or Southern Nevada Top 10. Special consideration is given for lettering in multiple sports, relative academic success within the school, extracurricular participation beyond … [Read more...]
NIAA to vote on potential 5A classification Wednesday
4A North expected to vote to remain at 4A level, many possibilities remain The Nevada prep athletic landscape is on the cusp of a massive renovation. On Wednesday, at the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control spring meeting, the board for the state’s prep athletic governing body will vote whether to establish a 5A classification to counter the … [Read more...]
Amantia named next Reed football coach
Howren’s replacement brings 14 years of head coaching experience in Northern Nevada It’s not hyperbole to say that when Ernie Howren stepped down on Jan. 10, the Reed football coaching vacancy became one of the most appealing in the nation. The overwhelming number of applicants affirmed the notion. Coaches sent waves of emails. Voicemail boxes filled. Some even … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Dear 4A North, time to be logical, not proud
Northern Nevada is on the brink of once again becoming relevant in the statewide athletics conversation, particularly football. In late March, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control will vote on a realignment that would create a 5A classification starting in the 2018-19 school year. Southern Nevada has grown so drastically that 25 schools … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: What Howren’s departure means
Has everyone caught their breath? Have heart rates declined to normal rates? Has the sky ceased falling? When Bishop Manogue announced last Tuesday morning it had lured Ernie Howren away from Reed to coach their dormant football program, it unsurprisingly caused waves. Howren is arguably the best coach in the state and has built Reed into the 4A North’s flagship program. … [Read more...]
Longtime Reed football coach Ernie Howren takes Bishop Manogue job
In a move that has shocked the Nevada prep football landscape, longtime Reed football coach Ernie Howren has resigned and will take over at Bishop Manogue. Bishop Manogue put out a release announcing the hire on Tuesday morning. Howren later confirmed his decision to the Sparks Tribune over text. He will begin transitioning to his new role immediately. “After 16 years at … [Read more...]