Spanish Springs Cougars 2015-16 league record: 12-4, second in HDL 2015-16 postseason: L to Galena in regional quarters, 63-50 Number of returning starters: 4 Key returners: Marcus Loadholt, Josh Prizina, Bryce DeLong, Jalen Townsell, Justus Eaglesmith Notable losses: Ryan Anderson, Daulton O’Connell Coach: Kyle Penney, 10th season Season outlook: It’s no … [Read more...]
Boys prep hoops all-league teams released
The DI North all-league teams were released last week as the season came to a close. High Desert League champion, Reno, led the region with seven selections (including HDL Coach of the Year Matt Ochs). Sierra League and DI North champion, Carson, had six (including Sierra League Coach of the Year Carlos Mendeguia). Spanish Springs and Galena both had five selections. … [Read more...]
Cougs’ season ends in frustrating fashion
For the second-straight year, Spanish Springs saw its season come to a close at the hands of Galena. The Cougars were eliminated on Wednesday with a 63-50 home loss to the Grizzlies in a DI North quarterfinal. Last year, Galena knocked Spanish Springs out in the regional semifinals at Carson. As was the problem a season ago, the Cougars couldn’t solve the Grizzlies’ … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: The case for/against Spanish Springs boys
The Spanish Springs boys basketball team is the Rail City’s best chance at a regional title this week. The Cougars, who were picked to win the High Desert League by the coaches in the preseason, finished second in the HDL at 16-8, 12-4. At times, they’ve played the part of the favorite, looking like one of the region’s elite. At other times, they’ve looked like just one … [Read more...]
Boys hoops: Cougs roll Raiders in finale
Spanish Springs led 26-9 after the first quarter and never looked back on Friday night, cruising to a 78-46 win at Reed in the final regular season contest of the year. The Cougars finished the regular season 16-8, 12-4 in the DI North and will take the High Desert League No. 2 seed to the postseason thanks in part in McQueen’s 69-60 home loss to Reno on Friday night. … [Read more...]
Boys hoops: Reed backs in, Spanish Springs keeps pace
RENO—The Reed boys are going to the playoffs. But it wasn’t in the fashion first-year coach Zach Sanford would prefer. His Raiders gave Reno a scare on the road Tuesday night before falling 68-51. And yet, they backed into the High Desert League’s fourth and final playoff spot by virtue of North Valleys’ loss at Spanish Springs. The Raiders (7-16, 4-11) sit just one … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Playoff outlook for local hoops squads
It may feel like the season just started, but the prep hoops regular season comes to a close this week. So ready or not, the postseason starts next week. Here’s how the playoff picture looks for the local squads: Spanish Springs boys The Cougars are in. The question just becomes where will they finish? After Friday’s loss at McQueen, Spanish Springs will likely need … [Read more...]
Cougs miss opportunities in 60-59 loss at McQueen
RENO—There will not be a league title defense for the Spanish Springs boys. After winning the first league title in program history last winter, the Cougars were eliminated from title contention with a 60-59 loss at McQueen on Friday night. Spanish Springs would have clinched at least the High Desert League No. 2 seed with a win, but instead dropped into a tie with … [Read more...]