CARSON – At first glance, it would be easy to say Spanish Springs lost because Aidan Cantwell hit a game-winning triple inside of 10 seconds left. Cantwell’s three ball lifted Bishop Manogue over Spanish Springs, 54-51, in Thursday night’s 4A North semifinal and turned away a herculean effort from Marcus Loadholt. That’s how the Cougs lost. That’s now why they … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Raiders bounced, Cougs cool Tigers
RENO – It was over early. It was over before the Reed boys trailed 41-15 late in the second quarter. It was over before the Raiders fell in a 19-2 hole to start. In fact, it was likely over before the starting lineups were announced. Playing without their two leading scorers, the third-seeded Raiders (8-17) didn’t have much of a chance against the second-seeded Miners … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Five fearless predictions for 4A North regional tourneys
One of the few ways to make watching postseason basketball more fun is to try to predict how it’s going to unfold. That’s why we fill out March Madness brackets year in and year out. Well, and in attempt to win a fraction of Warren Buffett’s fortune. It is unclear if Buffett is offering a billion dollars for perfect 4A North regional tournament brackets, but that’s … [Read more...]
Friday Hoops: Cougs, Raiders split season-ending doubleheader
Girls The first time the two teams met, Reed needed a rally in the final 30 seconds to beat Spanish Springs. The second meeting, with a home playoff game on the line, did not provide nearly as much drama. Reed score 28 second-quarter points and went on to roll Spanish Springs, 72-46, at home on Friday night, the final night of the regular season. With the win, the … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Reed boys punch postseason ticket
Boys Reed locks up playoff spot with win at Hug RENO – At the season’s start, first year Reed boys basketball coach Joe Genung held a “team identity meeting” to establish goals for the season. Among the number of “real cool things” the team came up with, was making the postseason. They can cross that one off. The Raiders secured one of the High Desert League’s four … [Read more...]
Friday Hoops: Spanish Springs boys clinch HDL title
Boys Cougs celebrate league title on Senior Night For the second time in Spanish Springs boys basketball history, the Cougars are league champs. Spanish Springs wrapped up the High Desert League title on Friday night with a dominating 72-28 Senior Night victory over Hug. The Cougs (19-4, 14-0), who won their 12th straight game, own a three-game lead over Reno with … [Read more...]
Tuesday Hoops: Reed boys, girls both sitting in third
Girls Reno runs past Reed The Raiders dropped into a third-place tie with McQueen after a 63-43 home loss to Reno on Tuesday night. Reed (15-5, 9-4) now sits deadlocked with McQueen, one game back of second-place Spanish Springs. Reno (20-4, 12-1) is two wins from clinching yet another High Desert League title. Serene Townsell-Williams and Vanessa Hernandez both … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Jan. 23-28): Marcus Loadholt
Marcus Loadholt, Spanish Springs boys basketball The Spanish Springs senior has played a lot of good basketball during his prep career. It’s hard to argue he’s ever played better than he did in the second quarter of Friday’s 67-55 win at McQueen. The presumptive Player of the Year scored 20 of his game-high 30 points in the eight-minute span. He also led the way with 18 … [Read more...]