It came as little surprise that High Desert League champion Spanish Springs led the HDL in all-league selections. Ten Cougs were recognized by the league’s coaches, followed by eight apiece for North Valleys and Hug. Four Reed players landed on all-league teams. Wooster, which finished third in the Sierra League, actually led the 4A North with 12 selections. Sierra League … [Read more...]
Cougars’ season comes to heartbreaking close
RENO – After both teams failed to find the net in nearly 90 minutes of soccer, the ending could only be described as ironic. Or heartbreaking – for the Cougars. Eight minutes into the first overtime of Wednesday’s 4A North semifinal at North Valleys, Carson lobbed a ball from midfield towards Spanish Springs’ net. The keeper over ran the ball and the physical, emotional … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Cougars roll in postseason opener
The postseason can provide tricks. And it can provide treats. For Anibal Gonzalez and the Cougars, the 4A North quarterfinals on Monday night, Halloween night, provided both a trick and a treat. Gonzalez recorded a hat trick as the Cougars treated themselves to a 5-0 home win over Damonte Ranch. “I thought we played well. It’s the playoffs and the guys were ready,” … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Spanish Springs (volleyball) in good spot, Gangi new guy for Nevada offense, Local boys soccer teams cruising
With three wins last week, including a pivotal sweep at McQueen, Spanish Springs is one win removed the High Desert League title. The Cougars have two games remaining in the regular season, at Reno tonight and at Reed Wednesday. They just need to win one of those to claim the HDL crown. Spanish Springs lost at home in four to the Huskies earlier this season, but swept the … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Spanish Springs shuts out Reed in regular season finale
Spanish Springs is on to the postseason. The Cougars put the regular season to bed on Monday night with a 4-0 win at Reed. They finished with a 13-2-1 mark and a High Desert League title. The Raiders (3-11-3, 3-11-2) finished fifth in the HDL and will miss out on the postseason. Court Diesner, Connor London, Austin Fullmer and Nick Ortiz all got in the net in the … [Read more...]
Friday Soccer Summary
Boys: Railroaders move into first place Sparks entered Friday’s pivotal 3A North matchup at North Tahoe tied with the Vikings for first place. It left alone atop the standings. The Railroaders handed the Vikings their first league loss of the season, 2-0. With the win, Sparks (18-2-1, 11-2-1) moved three points clear of North Tahoe (10-3-5, 9-1-4) with just two … [Read more...]
Wednesday Soccer: Spanish Springs boys claim HDL crown
Cougars win league title The Spanish Springs seniors had a Senior Night to remember. The Cougars (11-2-1, 11-2-1) wrapped up the High Desert League with a 2-0 win over Hug on Wednesday night in their final regular season home game. The win kept Spanish Springs seven points clear of second-place North Valleys (8-3-3) with just two matches left in the regular season. Hug … [Read more...]
Scheels Athlete of the Week (Oct. 10-15): Court Diesner
Court Diesner, Spanish Springs boys soccer Diesner had a hat trick last Wednesday at McQueen as the Cougars extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory. A 2-2 draw at North Valleys on Saturday ended the winning streak, but snuck Spanish Springs (10-2-1, 10-2-1) within one win (in the final three games) of the High Desert League title. The Scheels Athlete … [Read more...]