By Ty Pimienta, reporting intern Once upon a time, Parker Houston was a center. After two years of snapping the ball to the quarterback, Houston moved to tight end. It was a good move. Houston is one of the most highly-touted tight end prospects on the west coast and has verbally committed to San Diego State. “I think that it was fairly easy for me,” Houston said of … [Read more...]
Gregg to continue Reed-Nevada pipeline
By Ty Pimienta, reporting intern Reed senior defensive tackle Nick Gregg is a big man. Standing two inches above six feet, and weighing five pounds shy of 300, opposing offensive lineman would vouch for that. And he’s been that way for a long time. In seventh and eighth grade, Gregg weighed 190 pounds when he first started playing football. Now he’s continuing a … [Read more...]
Raiders roll to fifth-straight regional title
RENO—Dynasty. It’s a word rarely affiliated with high school athletics. But after Reed’s 56-28 beat down of Carson in the DI North title game on Friday night at Damonte Ranch, there are few other ways to describe the Raiders’ football program. It was Reed’s fifth-straight regional title and sixth in seven years. Four of the last five title-game victories have come … [Read more...]
Reed stuffs Galena 35-0 in semifinals
Reed’s offense has made headlines all year. But in Friday’s DI North semifinal, it was the defense’s turn. Leading 28-0 over Galena in the final minute, the Raiders forced one of their five turnovers, a fumble, and senior defensive back Bryce Bryant returned it 85 yards to put the finishing touches on a 35-0 home beat down of the Grizzlies—punching a ticket to their … [Read more...]
Reed roasts Douglas in playoff opener
By Kaleb Roedel Blink, and you might have missed a Reed touchdown. Racking up a season-high nine touchdowns, the unbeaten Raiders scored in just about every way imaginable — on offense, defense and special teams — on their way to toppling Douglas, 69-14, in a home DI North quarterfinal on Friday night. “It sure helps that you’re able to throw, run or score on special … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Five fearless predictions for DI North football postseason
Depending on your perspective, the DI North football regional tournament is either already starting, or it’s finally starting. I’m in the prior camp. It’s strange to think that it was 10 weeks ago many of us rejoiced at the fact football season was coming to life. Now it’s taking its final breaths. That’s not to say there isn’t plenty of exciting football to be played. … [Read more...]
Building a Denn in the record books
He only stands 5-10. But he’s hard to miss. Reed senior quarterback Matt Denn is everywhere. He’s in opponent’s secondaries before they know it. He’s in DI North defensive coordinator's nightmares. He’s in the state record books. His 42 career passing touchdowns are tied for fifth in DI state history. His 37 career rushing touchdowns are tied for seventh. And his 4,838 … [Read more...]
Reed blasts Spanish Springs to finish regular season undefeated
Football is not supposed to be an easy game. Reed is certainly making it look that way though. The Raiders (10-0, 5-0) wrapped up an undefeated regular season on Thursday night with a convincing 56-17 home win over Spanish Springs (3-6, 2-3). Reed, which claimed the High Desert League title with last week’s beat down of McQueen, outscored its five league opponents 275-77 … [Read more...]