Spanish Springs takes second at state for second-straight year; Ruiz, Drescher, Casarez win individual titles The script was already written. At least it seemed that way. Spanish Springs, without a state title to its credit, hosted the state tournament this weekend and was inevitably going to upend five-time defending champion, Green Valley. The most talented Cougars … [Read more...]
State wrestling: Cougs in contention for first title after first day
Spanish Springs heads into the second and final day of the state tournament well within reach of the first state title in program history. The Cougars, who are hosting the tourney, have 87 points. Green Valley, which is closing in on its sixth consecutive state title, is sitting at 93. Both squads are well clear of the field. Las Vegas (57.5) is in third, in front of … [Read more...]
State Wrestling Preview: Cougs prepare for run at first state title
Perhaps, history awaits the Cougs. Under the direction of Joe Imelli, Spanish Springs wrestling has grown into legitimate state title contender. Coming off the program’s best finish ever at state last winter (second), the Cougs won their fifth consecutive regional title last weekend (it was also their eighth in the last nine years). They’ve proven to be the best in … [Read more...]
Cougs win fifth consecutive regional wrestling title
Spanish Springs sends 11 to state, Casarez wins fourth consecutive regional title for Raiders RENO – Saturday morning provided a scare to Spanish Springs’ regional wrestling dominance. Eight different Cougs suffered semifinal defeats in the 4A North regional tournament at Reno High and were sent to the third/fourth place matches. The winner of the following match … [Read more...]
Wrestling Preview: Focused Spanish Springs team once again has big plans
Make no mistake, Spanish Springs is the team to beat when it comes to wrestling in Northern Nevada. The Cougars have won 55 straight league duals, nine straight league titles, and seven of the last eight regional titles – including four straight. It’s been a different story at state. They are yet to win a state championship. However, the Cougs are fresh off the best … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs wrestling places at state for first time
The Spanish Springs wrestling program has dominated Northern Nevada. Last week, the Cougars won their seventh regional title in eight years. However, success at state has eluded the Cougs. The best they had done at the final meet of the year was tie for fourth in 2014. They changed the script on Saturday, finishing second at the state meet in Primm, Nevada with a team … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs wins yet another regional title
Another one. Spanish Springs, one of the strongest dynasties in Northern Nevada regardless of sport, ran away its fourth-straight regional title and its seventh in eight years, on Saturday afternoon in its home gym. The Cougs finished with 203 points, 32 more than runner-up Carson. “It’s as nice as the first one and as nice as the ones in between because it’s a … [Read more...]