Colby Preston, Spanish Springs wrestling Preston, who wrestles in the 170-pound weight class for Spanish Springs, won his dual match at North Valleys last Wednesday night by fall. He needed just 48 seconds. Preston’s win helped the Cougars roll, 75-6. It was their 57th consecutive league dual victory. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced every Tuesday morning … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Dec. 12-17): Anhelica Shanrock
Anhelica Shanrock, Spanish Springs girls basketball Shanrock scored a team-high nine points in Thursday’s win over Douglas and 10 points in Friday’s win over Galena. The Cougars’ best pure scorer is one of the larger reasons the team is riding its first five-game winning streak since the 2013-14 season. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced every Tuesday morning … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Dec. 5-10): Anthony Sissom
Anthony Sissom, Spanish Springs wrestling Few would’ve blamed the Cougars’ 106-pound freshman for showing signs of nerves leading into his first league dual match at McQueen on Wednesday night. If he was nervous, his performance didn’t reflect it. Sissom needed just 22 seconds to pin his opponent as the Cougars won their 56th consecutive league dual. The Scheels Athlete of … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Nov. 28 – Dec. 3): Marcus Loadholt
Marcus Loadholt, Spanish Springs boys basketball The reigning High Desert League Player of the Year started his senior season with a bang, scoring 30 points in a 77-66 win over St. Mary’s (Stockton, Calif.) in the first round of the Wild West Shootout at Bishop Manogue. Loadholt followed with a 29-point effort the following night in a loss to the host Miners. The Scheels … [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...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Nov. 7-12): Jesus Partida
Jesus Partida, Sparks boys soccer The Sparks senior had a bounce-back season to remember and he couldn’t have written a better way to end it. After missing last season with a knee injury, Partida scored a team-high 32 goals this fall, including the game winner in Saturday’s 3A state championship game victory over Western in Las Vegas. Partida assisted the other goal in the 2-0 … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Oct. 31 – Nov. 5): Anthony Ocegueda
Anthony Ocegueda, Reed boys cross country Reed senior Anthony Ocegueda won the 4A state individual boys cross country title on Saturday at Craig Ranch Park in North Las Vegas. Ocegueda completed the race in a time of 15:12 – 24 seconds ahead of the field. The Reed senior averaged a ridiculous pace of 4:54 a mile. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced every Tuesday … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Oct. 24-29): Sam King-Shaw
Sam King-Shaw, Reed cross country The Reed senior cross country runner won the individual girls 4A North title on Friday morning at Shadow Mountain. King-Shaw completed the course in a time of 19:52, 18 seconds clear of the runner up. The win provided some validation for King-Shaw, who finished third in last year’s regional meet. The Scheels Athlete of the Week is announced … [Read more...]