RENO – On paper, it was one of the most attractive 4A North volleyball matchups of the season. On paper, it appeared to be a potential regional title game preview. On paper, it looked like it was going five sets. Volleyball matches aren’t played on paper. Bishop Manogue swept aside Spanish Springs on Wednesday night in south Reno 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 to remain the regions … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs, Raiders both sweep
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...]
Shoup Shots: Is Reed still 4A North favorite? Nevada offense off to sluggish start, telling matchup looms for Spanish Springs volleyball
Reed didn’t leave the rest of the 4A North downtrodden on Friday night. If anything, the contenders (Carson, Reno, Damonte Ranch, Galena) got a boost of confidence with Reed’s 47-41 escape act. The offense will remain a puzzle that Northern Nevada defenses will struggle to solve. The defense, however, revealed some holes, albeit against the potential 4A North Player of … [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...]
Shoup Shots: Is this the year Gorman goes down? Reed-Carson feels different this year, Spanish Springs volleyball hype train has left the station
Two weeks ago, Bishop Gorman embarrassed a top-5 national team from Texas on ESPN. That’s not news. It happens every year and it will continue to happen every year, until something drastic happens. That’s another story for another column that is sure to come by season’s end. A different Las Vegas school, a public school, a school that relies on players who are … [Read more...]