Spanish Springs remained unbeaten in 4A North play on Tuesday night with a home sweep of Damonte Ranch. The Cougars improved to 19-3, 6-0 in the 4A North with the 25-23, 25-18, 25-18 victory, their sixth straight. Emily Moore and Jordyn Boswell both had 11 kills. Mackenzie O’Connell passed out 34 assists. The win sets up a big early-season contest on Wednesday at … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs remain unbeaten, Douglas too much for Reed
Spanish Springs volleyball coach Frank Sandomenico was concerned his team would have a letdown after an emotional sweep of Douglas on Tuesday. Early on Thursday at home against Galena, it appeared he may be right. The Cougs and Grizzlies were locked in an 18-18 deadlock. Spanish Springs claimed seven of the next eight points, however, and went on to roll to another … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs roll Tigers in heavyweight matchup, Raiders swept
The calendar reads September 13. But it felt a little like an early November playoff contest. In a battle of 4A North regional title contenders, Spanish Springs hosted Douglas on Tuesday night in front of a vociferous, apparently postseason-ready Cougars’ student section. Spanish Spring coach Frank Sandomenico can only hope his team performs in November as well as it … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs win thriller to remain unbeaten, Reed swept
After two sets on Thursday night, it appeared Spanish Springs was going to roll over the Senators. Carson then changed setters and the Cougars found themselves in a game. The Senators rattled off the next two sets to even the match and took an 8-2 lead in the deciding fifth set. The senior-laden Cougs were not phased. They rallied to claim the final set, and the match, … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs sweep Colts, Raiders swept
Spanish Springs improved to 15-3, 2-0 in 4A North play with a 25-9, 25-5, 25-14 home sweep of Wooster on Tuesday night. The Cougars served 27 aces as a team, 12 from senior outside hitter Emily Moore. Ireland Bennett and Jordyn Boswell shared the team lead with five kills each. Mackenzie O’Connell finished with five aces, 25 assists and three digs. The … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs finish in tie for third at High Sierra Invitational, Raiders 21st
Spanish Springs wrapped up an impressive run through the High Sierra Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The Cougars (14-3, 1-0) were one of six teams to advance to the gold bracket, where they went 1-1, finishing in a tie for third place out of 40 teams in the field. “We played really well,” Spanish Springs coach Frank Sandomenico said. “It was good to play great teams … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs, Raiders 2-1 in High Sierra Invitational
Spanish Springs went 2-1 in pool play on Friday in the High Sierra Invitational at Bishop Manogue. The Cougars (11-1) beat Enterprise 25-15, 27-25 and Faith Lutheran 29-27, 18-25, 15-13 before dropping their first contest of the year in the pool title game to California power St. Francis, 25-21, 25-18. Spanish Springs will continue the tournament on Saturday at Damonte … [Read more...]
Volleyball Season Preview: Cougs, Raiders, Railroaders carry varied expectations
Yes, it’s football season. But fall isn’t limited to Friday night lights. Its scope is greater. Volleyball season is also underway in Northern Nevada. The Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks programs enter 2016 with varying levels of promise. A strong case could be made for the Cougars to be the 4A North favorite. The Raiders will attempt to find an identity under … [Read more...]