Final phase of Truckee River Flood Project OK’d
Following a recent storm where Northern Nevada got hit with torrential downpours, the Sparks City Council approved a $14,118 contract with Q&D Construction to build the final phase of the North Truckee Drain Realignment Project. This third part of the Truckee River Flood Project will help reroute storm water further downstream of the Truckee River to minimize flooding in … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Cougs win fourth straight, Raiders shut out
Spanish Springs pushed its winning streak to four on Wednesday afternoon with a convincing 6-1 win at Bishop Manogue. The Cougs improved to 4-2-0, 4-2-0 with the victory. Court Diesner scored twice. Spanish Springs will go for its fourth straight on Saturday morning at home against McQueen. First touch is at 10:45 a.m. Raiders blanked at Galena Reed fell to … [Read more...]
Raiders, Cougs to begin DI state softball tourney at Hixson
Success at the regional level has seemingly come naturally to the Raiders. This year’s regional title was their fourth straight. Success at the state level had been more allusive – until last year. The Raiders finished third in the four team tournament in 2012 and 2013 and finished second in 2014 before breaking through last year. Now, they’re attempting to win … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Reed and Douglas end night with zeroes, Cougs down Damonte, 2-0
By Shyene Joubert, reporting intern Reed nor Douglas scored a goal Wednesday, resulting in a scoreless tie in east Sparks. Though the final score beamed with two zeros, countless shots on goals were made by both sides. Reed had an attempt to score early in the first half, but a collision snuffed the chance. Yellow cards and free kicks were as common as hot chocolate this … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs woman creates new bedding that ‘stays put’
When Spanish Springs resident Ruby Russell met Louis Scheel they found more than companionship—the pair stumbled upon an idea to market their own line of bedding. It all started about two and a half years ago. Russell, 64, was looking for friendship. Scheel, 87, a former aircraft engineer from Minden, was looking for an acquaintance after his wife died. After … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Reed, Spanish Springs swept by Sierra League elite
The Spanish Springs volleyball team was no match for Bishop Manogue, arguably the best team in the DI North, Thursday night in a 25-12, 25-18, 25-16 home loss to the Miners. With the loss, the Cougars dropped to 10-4, 2-1 in DI North meetings. The Miners remained a perfect 12-0, 3-0. Emily Moore led the Cougs with nine kills. Halie Smith had six. Spanish Springs will … [Read more...]
Boys Soccer: Second half decides outcome for all three local squads
By Shyene Joubert, reporting intern The Cougars boys soccer team triumphed 2-0 at home over the Miners Wednesday night. After several shots from both teams, the scoreboard still loomed with two zeros well into the second half. Daniel Vazquez finally scored the first goal of the night in the 64th minute. Six minutes later, his teammate, David Trujillo, secured … [Read more...]