Spanish Springs wrapped up an impressive run through the High Sierra Invitational Tournament on Saturday. The Cougars (14-3, 1-0) were one of six teams to advance to the gold bracket, where they went 1-1, finishing in a tie for third place out of 40 teams in the field. “We played really well,” Spanish Springs coach Frank Sandomenico said. “It was good to play great teams … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs, Raiders 2-1 in High Sierra Invitational
Spanish Springs went 2-1 in pool play on Friday in the High Sierra Invitational at Bishop Manogue. The Cougars (11-1) beat Enterprise 25-15, 27-25 and Faith Lutheran 29-27, 18-25, 15-13 before dropping their first contest of the year in the pool title game to California power St. Francis, 25-21, 25-18. Spanish Springs will continue the tournament on Saturday at Damonte … [Read more...]
Wednesday Roundup
Spanish Springs improved to a perfect 9-0 with a three-set sweep at Hug in Thursday’s league opener. Both teams agreed to move the contest to Thursday after it was originally scheduled during the Washoe County School District’s fall break. The Cougs rolled 25-5, 25-13, 25-6. Gracie Fuller (three blocks) and Emily Moore (four aces) tied for the team lead with seven … [Read more...]
Volleyball Season Preview: Cougs, Raiders, Railroaders carry varied expectations
Yes, it’s football season. But fall isn’t limited to Friday night lights. Its scope is greater. Volleyball season is also underway in Northern Nevada. The Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks programs enter 2016 with varying levels of promise. A strong case could be made for the Cougars to be the 4A North favorite. The Raiders will attempt to find an identity under … [Read more...]
Sandomenico to step down after season
This season will be Spanish Springs volleyball coach Frank Sandomenico’s last. Sandomenico told Spanish Springs administration, as well as the players, that he will be stepping down at the culmination of this season, his ninth running the program. “It’s just time,” Sandomencio said. He said the significant work away from the court was the largest reason for his … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Measuring stick week for Spanish Springs volleyball, Fralick third on Nevada depth chart, Jones dealing in Rays organization
There’s a pretty big game under Friday night lights this week. And I’m not talking about football. A lot is being made about the potential for the 2016 Spanish Springs volleyball team, which just went 8-0 in the Yerington Memorial Tournament. It was the first regular-season tournament win in program history. That tournament featured countless smaller schools that … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs win Yerington Memorial, Sparks 18th
The Cougars won a regular season tournament for the first time ever this weekend. Spanish Springs went to the 13th Annual Yerington Memorial Tournament and took first (out of 24 teams) winning all eight matches it played. The Cougars didn’t even drop a single set. Each match was a best-of-three. “It was good,” Spanish Springs coach Frank Sandomenico said. “We wanted to … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Cougs roll in first three, Sparks swept
The Spanish Springs volleyball team enters this year with lofty expectations. And after an entire offseason of volleyball, the senior-laden squad was ready to see a different-colored jersey on the other side of the net. So coach Frank Sandomenico signed his team up to play the first day the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association allowed, Friday, in the 13th Annual … [Read more...]