In a lot of ways, 2016 sucked. Beloved Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez left this earth in a tragic boating accident. Prince, Muhammad Ali, Arnold Palmer, John Glenn and David Bowie were among the big names who also left for greener pastures. We endured the most negative presidential election ever seen as racially charged tension split our country like a hot … [Read more...]
4A North football all-league teams released
The 4A North football all-league teams were released last week and to no surprise, Reed had the most selections. In total, the Raiders grabbed a region-high 31 of the total 200 all-league spots announced from the 11 schools. Regional champ Damonte Ranch had 28. Spanish Springs had 19, the sixth highest amount. Reed RB/LB Tre Bussey – 4A North co-Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reed down but not out, Pack hoops off to strong start
Friday night was awkward for the Reed faithful. For the first time since the 2010 season, the Raiders did not hoist a regional title trophy. Damonte Ranch stormed back from a 31-7 halftime deficit to knock the Raiders from their perch, 49-45, at McQueen. The defeat ended several streaks for the Blue and Gold. Five straight regional titles: Done. Twenty-six … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Nov. 14-19): Cameron Emerson
Cameron Emerson, Reed football Reed’s junior quarterback was a force in Friday’s 4A North title game against Damonte Ranch at McQueen. Emerson accounted for five touchdowns and outgained the Mustangs by himself, 446-442. Unfortunately for him, and his teammates, the monster performance came in a losing effort. The Raiders’ run of five straight regional titles ended, 49-45. … [Read more...]
So close to six: Reed lets 31-7 halftime lead slip in 4A North title game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAqatbIuYj0 RENO – It had to end eventually. As dominant as Reed’s football program has become, it was not going to win every 4A North title until the end of time – although over the run of five-straight regional titles, it grew increasingly challenging to imagine the Raiders losing. It was especially difficult to see them going down in … [Read more...]
Reed walks over Douglas, into 4A North title game
Reed is making postseason football look awfully easy. Again. The Raiders breezed past Douglas, 47-7, at home in Thursday night’s 4A North semifinal to advance to a sixth straight regional title game. Reed (11-1) has now outscored its two postseason opponents by a combined score of 116-25. “It’s such a great feeling to be here,” Reed coach Ernie Howren said. “People … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: 4A North semifinals Thursday night, Williams starts fast for UConn women, Houston returning to Reno
Just two 4A North football teams will be left standing after Thursday night. The games were moved up a night because Veteran’s Day falls on Friday. Reed (10-1) will play host to Douglas (6-4) in one semifinal. The Raiders traveled to Minden the second week of the season and routed the Tigers, 53-16. If the Raiders’ offense looks anything like it has the last month … [Read more...]
Reed rolls into semifinals with rout of Manogue
The No. 1 seed Raiders did what they were supposed to in Friday night’s 4A North quarterfinal at home against the No. 4 seed Miners. The five-time defending regional champions (10-1) built a big early lead and coasted late to a convincing 69-18 victory over Bishop Manogue (4-6) that featured running clock the entire second half. Senior running back Tre Bussey returned … [Read more...]