Stories for September 2005

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Friday, September 30

Fernley to have its finale today

Today is your last chance to see some local stock car racing action, as Reno-Fernley wraps up the season at its 3/8 mile clay oval with the fifth annual Western States Shootout.

Carson girls soccer beats Reno

The Carson High girls soccer team handled the wind and Reno High in a 2-0 win on Saturday at Reno.

Thursday, September 29

Pennant fever in baseball

Can you believe these baseball pennant races? This has been a season that diehard baseball fans dream about.

Nevada to face San Jose State

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Ask any Nevada football player about the Wolf Pack's nine-game road losing streak, and they give you a perplexed stare.

WNCC soccer falls to Dixie State

The Western Nevada Community College women's soccer team was no match for one of the nation's premiere programs as it lost 8-1 at Dixie State on Saturday in Utah.

Tigersharks shine in Minden meet

Michaela Gillenwater, Abby Niehoff, Kevin Dyer and Tatum Boehnke all came away with titles for the Carson Tigersharks at the Autumn Freeze Swim Meet on Friday at Minden's Carson Valley Aquatic Center.

Galena football beats Spanish Springs

RENO - The last two weeks have been excruciatingly tough for the Galena High football team.

North Valleys stuns Douglas

It's hard to tell exactly which was more surprising.

WNCC baseball settles for tie

The Western Nevada Community College baseball team came within an eyelash of sweeping a two-game series from a talented Modesto (Calif.) team before settling for a 2-2 tie on Friday at John L. Harvey Field, the school's on-campus ballpark.

Galena volleyball defeats Elko

Nancy Burrows and Thalia McCann each had strong all-around matches to lead the Galena volleyball team to a 25-15, 25-21, 23-25, 25-9 win over Elko on Friday.

Wednesday, September 28

Carson tennis teams beat Douglas

The Carson High boys tennis team doubled up for a key win over Douglas on Thursday at Centennial Park. Carson's doubles teams also received just enough help from their friends in singles.

WNCC baseball beats Modesto

The Western Nevada Community College baseball team scored 11 runs in the second inning on its way to an impressive 14-8 win over Modesto on Thursday at John L. Harvey Field, WNCC's on-campus ballpark.

Dayton soccer beats Yerington

The first place Dayton High girls soccer team kept its perfect record in tact in the Northern 3A with a 3-0 win over Yerington on Thursday.

Senators host Lions in first-ever meeting

With a new-look lineup, including another sophomore starting at quarterback, the Carson High football team will take on a new opponent tonight when it plays host to the Liberty Lions from the Bay Area.

Steroids and the playoffs

The Major League Baseball playoffs begin this Tuesday, but unfortunately the main story isn't about who will win this year's World Series. It's about steroids.

Carson volleyball digs out win over Wooster

Coming off a loss at South Tahoe just two nights before, the Carson High volleyball team came out with two goals in mind Thursday night - to play as a team and to play good defense.

Junior Pee Wee Silver football team wins

The Carson Senators Junior Pee Wee Silver football team beat the Reno Jets 7-0 last Friday to improve to 3-0.

Dayton and Galena volleyball win

Dayton came back to win 12-25, 25-22, 21-25, 25-15, 15-12 to improve to 6-2 in the Northern 3A.

Carson Senators Pee Wee football wins

The injury-plagued Carson Senators Pee Wee youth football team overcame adversity to post a 22-6 win over the Sparks Raiders last week.

Tuesday, September 27

Carson boys soccer beats Wooster

What a difference five days makes.

Caucino takes over as Tigersharks coach

Jack Caucino is accustomed to making adjustments, so it's no surprise that he's settling in just fine as the new coach for the Carson Tigersharks swim club.

Douglas boys soccer beats Reno

The Douglas High boys soccer team picked up a key Sierra League win over Reno High as both teams are now 4-2 in league play.

Paoli leaves San Diego, to stay in GBL

Juliana Paoli, a 1996 Carson High graduate, will be leaving her position as general manger of the Golden Baseball League's San Diego Surf Dawgs, but will stay in the GBL to help build another expansion franchise.

Carson girls tennis rolls past Damonte Ranch

The Carson High girls tennis team kept their playoff hopes alive heading into its most important match of the year with a 13-5 win over Damonte Ranch on Tuesday at Centennial Park.

Monday, September 26

Time to pick up season passes

Season lift tickets are the locals' way to ski and board on the cheap. Usually, half a dozen outings and you've made up the cost of the season pass.

Carson girls golf settles for third

The Carson High girls golf team settled for a third place finish on a long and tough Washoe Golf Course in Reno in a Sierra League Tournament on Thursday.

Carson Midgets fall to Douglas

Despite a tough 28-0 loss to the Douglas Tigers on Friday, the Cason Midgets youth football team did have its share of highlights.

Sunday, September 25

Ault focused on Wolf Pack

RENO - Nevada football coach Chris Ault isn't thinking much about San Jose State, the Pack's opponent this coming Saturday.

Saturday, September 24

Martin runs away from Pure Stock field at Fernley

FERNLEY - It was the final points race of the season at Reno-Fernley Raceway Saturday night and the Pure Stock division was added to the card as a make-up race for a rainout earlier in the season.

Friday, September 23

Stalling contines to shine for Southwestern

Carson High graduate Sarah Stalling continues to play well for the Southwestern Community College women's soccer team in Coos Bay, Ore.

Carson girls beat South Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Carson High's girls soccer team won't get any style points for its performance, but the Senators will gladly take the win.

Senators run well at Stanford Invitational

Christy Works and Chad Shroy both cracked the top 20 and ran personal best times in their respective races to provide highlights for the Carson High School cross country team during the 32nd annual Stanford Invitational on Saturday in Palo Alto, Calif.

Dayton girls soccer beats Battle Mountain

Amy Gardner scored the first five goals for the Dayton girls soccer team, which stayed in first place and unbeaten in the Northern 3A, improving to 4-0 in league play.

Douglas boys soccer beats Hug

David Sturgess and Michael Gransbery didn't waste any time as they combined on the first three goals to help lead the Douglas boys soccer team to the win at Hug.

Carson boys soccer falls to South Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- No emotion and no offense. It was a lost day for the Carson High boys soccer squad.

Thursday, September 22

Senators succumb to Hawks, injuries

RENO - It's just surreal what has happened to the Carson High football team over the past couple of years.

Nevada takes on Colorado State

Nevada hopes to continue one streak and end another when it visits Colorado State in a nonconference football game today in Ft. Collins.

Golden Pick win for Dayton

DAYTON - The Dayton Dust Devils continue to ride the slim shoulders of Erik Hopper, and the 6-foot 160-pound running back doesn't mind the extra weight.

Dayton girls soccer defeats Spring Creek

So far, this is developing into a season of firsts for the Dayton High girls soccer team.

Wednesday, September 21

What's in a name on the college level

Another college sports year is well underway with the powerful but controversial National Collegiate Athletic Association forever imposing its will on our country's universities.

Dayton spikers beat Fernley

Dayton swept 25-133, 25-14, 25-9 to improve to 3-2 in the Northern 3A.

Hooft adjusts to life in pro baseball

Galena High had an extra rooter on its sideline for last Friday's High Desert League football showdown against top-ranked McQueen.

Carson tennis gives Reno all it can handle

It's always been the case in the past that the Reno High boys tennis team could just step on the court and know it would win against Carson with no trouble at all. Those days appear to be over.

Douglas spikers beat South Tahoe

Pit the No. 1 and No. 3 ranked teams in the region in a league match and this is what you're bound to get.

Mackay to host state soccer, football

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association announced on Thursday that Mackay Stadium will be the host of this year's state soccer and football championship games.

Carson spikers sweep North Valleys

For the outmanned North Valleys' volleyball team, it was an exercise in futility. For Carson, it was a walk in the park.

Senators face tough test at Hug

Life isn't getting any easier for the Carson High football team.

Tuesday, September 20

Carson boys soccer beats North Valleys

The showdown was set on Wednesday when the Carson boys soccer team won 4-0 at North Valleys and South Tahoe won 5-2 at Douglas on Wednesday.

Douglas soccer falls to South Tahoe

The South Tahoe boys' soccer team jumped up early and didn't need much more Wednesday afternoon as the Vikings cruised to a 5-2 win at Douglas in Sierra League play.

State of the state events

With the University of Nevada continuing to expand its athletic facilities, it only makes sense that the college could be used for more high school state championships in the near future.

Senator Pee Wees stay unbeaten

The Carson Senator Pee Wee youth football team began its defense of its regional title by posting two shutouts to begin the season.

Monday, September 19

Carson youth football teams win

The Carson Junior Pee Wee Silver youth football team defeated the Sparks Wolf Pack 21-6 last Friday to improve to 2-0.

Carson golfers take second

Three Carson High golf players shot their personal bests to finish in the top five in Tuesday's Sierra League golf tournament at Sparks' Rosewood Lakes.

Kristan Hale returns to play soccer

Kristan Hale couldn't help but feel something special when she saw her shot hit the back of the net during the WNCC soccer team's match Sunday afternoon. It was more than her first goal as a collegiate player and more than an insurance goal in WNCC's 2-0 victory against Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.

Carson girls tennis beats Wooster

The Carson High girls tennis team tuned up for the stretch run of the season with an 11-7 win over Wooster at Centennial Park on Tuesday.

Butler has done it so far for Pack

RENO - Ezra Butler wanted to play linebacker in the worst way, and it took a 4.6 40-yard dash late last spring to convince the Nevada football coaches he could do it.

Carson tennis wins again

Josh Caron and Bryt Lewis combined to post a 6-0 victory in their doubles match to help the Carson High boys tennis team to a 17-1 Sierra League victory against Wooster in Reno on Tuesday.

Douglas girls soccer beats South Tahoe

MINDEN - A game played this evenly generally does just come down to the ball rolling one way or the other at the right time.

Carson volleyball beats Damonte Ranch

The Carson High volleyball team is finally virtually at full strength with the return of Alex McAlman and her return was quite welcome in a key Sierra League win at Damonte Ranch on Tuesday.

Carson girls soccer beats North Valleys

The Carson High girls soccer team continues to be a second half club and because of that, the Senators remained unbeaten in the Sierra League with a 4-1 win at North Valleys on Tuesday.

Giving your game its best punch

An important shot to learn is the punch shot or three-quarter shot. This shot is especially effective in the wind or when controlling distance is important. It is also effective from less than perfect lies.

Sunday, September 18

WAC commissioner believes instant replay is on the way

Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson pulled no punches. He believes instant replay is on the way for everybody.

Saturday, September 17

WNCC soccer breaks drought in win at Southern Idaho

Courtney Hayes blasted in an early goal to end a four-game scoring drought and put the WNCC soccer team on track to a 2-0 victory against Southern Idaho Sunday in Twin Falls.

Champion Finale: What a show it was

At 11:22 p.m., under a full moon on Saturday night, the checker flag came down and the curtain dropped for the last time ever at Champion Speedway.

Fremont Cannon returns to Nevada

RENO - Five years of frustration is over. The Fremont Cannon is coming back to Northern Nevada.

Friday, September 16

Now, it's on to the Chase for the Championship

Well, the Race for the Chase is over. Now we're into Phase II Hype, the NASCAR Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. As a public service, I will review NASCAR's points system, so that those of you who are mathematically inclined can figure out all the possible combinations that will win your favorite driver this year's title.

Spencer emerges as go-to receiver for Wolf Pack

RENO - Caleb Spencer has emerged early this season as Nevada's "go to" receiver.

Senators pull out win at Damonte Ranch

Edgar Gomez got the extra opportunity he was looking for and made good on it when he rolled a short shot into the net in the final two minutes to lift Carson High past Damonte Ranch 1-0 in Sierra League boys soccer action on Saturday.

Thursday, September 15

Curtain falls one last time at Champion tonight

A field of California Asphalt Sprintcar Association (CASA) racers will highlight the 42nd, and final, running of the Silver State Classic tonight at Champion Speedway.

Nevada looks to end streak against UNLV

RENO - An electric atmosphere. Plenty of trash talking. A lot of hard hits.

No major changes expected in Pack schedule

Don't expect to see Nevada's football scheduling philosophy change with the new NCAA ruling allowing all schools to play 12 games each year.

WNCC soccer settles for tie

Down to 11 players, the Western Nevada Community College women's soccer team was able to hold up through two overtimes before settling for a 0-0 tie against Salt Lake Community College on Friday in Salt Lake.

Updates on ski resort plans for season

Newest ski brand in recent years is the Roxy Ski, a collection of skis and bindings that combines high quality in technology with the Roxy attitude: fun, lively, daring and confident.

Douglas football rolls against Carson

First, Tyler Tinstman saw a wave of blue coming toward him. Then, all of a sudden, the Douglas High junior was looking at an open green field on his way to an 83-yard kick return for a touchdown to start the second half to put the Tigers on track to a 53-19 victory against arch rival Carson on Friday night.

Galena falls just short against McQueen

Galena football coach Steve Struzyk didn't want to hear it.

Hopper leads Dayton

Erik Hopper was the star of the night for the Dayton High football team, which rolled to a 49-6 win over Lowry on Friday in Winnemucca.

WNCC baseball knocks off Astros

The Western Nevada Community College baseball team ran its record to 3-0 in its fall season with an impressive 7-4 win over the Reno Astros on Friday at Moana Stadium.

Wednesday, September 14

Senators, Tigers renew long-time rivalry

No matter whether they're playing the first game or last, there's never any shortage of motivation when the Carson Senators and Douglas Tigers get together on a football field.

Bracket Buster field increased

For the third consecutive year, ESPN has expanded the number of teams and number of conferences for its Bracket Buster Saturday basketball event.

NFL hasn't treated Saints right

In the wake of horrible Hurricane Katrina, the National Football League has done the right thing by giving the victims donations and staging a fund-raising telethon. But when it comes specifically to the NFL's treatment of their own New Orleans Saints and their fans, the league's actions have clearly been wrong.

Dayton volleyball sweeps past Sparks

Sara Simmons and Diana Rutt each had a strong serving nights with seven aces to help lead the Dayton High volleyball team to a 25-17, 25-15, 25-15 win over Sparks on Thursday in the two teams' Northern 3A opener.

Supermodified Racing League final race will decide championships

The Supermodified Racing League's final race is Saturday at Madera Speedway, Madera, Calif.

Tuesday, September 13

Corner is taking the Chiefs and Packers

Well the first week of games provided many upsets and surprises but one theme rings true, the point spread does not matter.

Carson soccer defeats Hug

With three starters out of action, Carson High boys soccer coach Jason Koop wasn't quite sure what to expect from his team against Hug Wednesday night.

Gardner's shoes a hot item

Something that caught my attention recently was two-time Olympic medalist Rulon Gardner auctioning off his shoes he wore at last summer's Olympics in Athens, Greece, on ebay.

Shroy wins meet for Carson

The Carson High boys and girls cross country teams used its toughest course they'll run on all year to tune up for a major event this weekend.

Carson Midgets fall to Sparks Steelers

Despite its physical play, the Carson Midget Pop Warner football team couldn't overcome its own mistakes in a 20-12 loss against the Sparks Steelers last week in its season opener.

Douglas soccer beats Damonte Ranch

David Sturgess scored three goals to help lead the Douglas boys soccer team to a 6-3 win at Damonte Ranch on Wednesday.

ROP football falls to Battle Mountain

Dontae Clay ran for 165 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough for the Rite of Passage football team, which lost to Northern 2A power Battle Mountain 43-21 on Friday in a league contest.

Monday, September 12

It's not the Giants, but Chris Healy is having fun calling prep action

There was a time when Chris Healy dreamed of being a play-by-play announcer for the San Francisco Giants. Instead, he's had to settle for play-by-play for Bishop Manogue High School football on KHIM 920 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Reno.

Nevada looks to end the streak

RENO - Nevada football coach Chris Ault calls the Fremont Cannon a "special trophy."

Galena volleyball sweeps McQueen

Julia Mailander had 20 kills to help lead Galena to a 25-19, 25-20, 25-12 win over McQueen.

Time to start preparing for skiing

It's still hiking time, with the aspens soon turning yellow (and that makes the Spooner Lake trail a must), but skiing and snowboarding are looming.

Wang fires 88 for Carson golf

Led by Samantha Wang's career-best 88, the Carson High girls golf team finished third at Tuesday's Sierra League golf tournament at Eagle Valley East.

Douglas volleyball sweeps Carson

Facing Douglas was going to be difficult under any circumstances. On Tuesday night, the Carson High volleyball team had to face that challenge in its Sierra League opener and at less than 100 percent personnel-wise.

Carson girls soccer rolls past Hug

It was more like a scrimmage for the Carson High girls soccer team, who rolled to a 13-1 win over Hug on Tuesday at CHS.

Carson boys tennis falls to South Tahoe

Despite a valiant effort, the Carson High boys tennis team couldn't pull out the match it needed in a 10-8 loss at South Tahoe on Tuesday.

Sunday, September 11

Despite 2-12 record, WAC remains optimistic about bowls

Two weeks and two wins. So, what's up with the Western Athletic Conference football teams?

Good news for Wolf Pack, Wilson injury not so serious

RENO - The knee injury to Nevada defensive end Charles Wilson isn't as serious as the Nevada coach Chris Ault and the training staff originally thought.

Saturday, September 10

Drivers have different reasons to celebrate at Champion

For Al Goss, there was no way to celebrate his 42nd birthday. For Denny Hadler Jr., it was a step forward in his comeback from a serious accident two months ago. For Mark Turner, it was a memorable highlight from his rookie season. And for Jason Philpot, it was a special curtain-closer.

Rain fails to dampen action at Reno-Fernley Raceway

FERNLEY - Rain and a brief hailstorm temporarily halted the action at Reno-Fernley Raceway on Saturday night, but the track was dried and racing resumed.

WNCC christens new stadium with a sweep

D.J. Whittemore has become Carson City's version of Ray Kinsella. He has built it. And the people are already coming.

Friday, September 9

Carson boys soccer beats Douglas

The day belonged to Enrique Mendoza and Carson High's back-line defenders.

Carson girls soccer beats Douglas

A lot of times, golden opportunities don't come around once. So after missing on her first golden chance, Carson High's Danielle Benamati wasn't going to miss again when she was given a reprieve.

Carson volleyball sweeps Elko

The young Carson High volleyball team showed their growing pains - and then how much they've grown - all in a matter of minutes against Elko on Saturday at CHS.

The Chase comes to an end

Four years ago today, we were all transfixed in front of our television sets watching the destruction of a New York landmark and the beginning of a new era in America. We should all pause for a moment and reflect upon this changed world, even as we continue to enjoy our shared passions for music, movies, baseball, football, and yes, racing.

Manogue rallies past Carson

RENO - Bryan Maffei exploded with another big game for the Carson High football team on Saturday.

Nevada routed by Washington State

RENO - Nevada showed, without question, that it isn't ready for the prime time.

Dayton girls soccer rolls past Lovelock

The Dayton girls soccer team scored early and often in an 11-1 league win over Lovelock on Saturday.

Mighty Mites Silver rolls to win in opener

The Carson Mighty Mite Silver Senators opened the season with a 36-0 win over Fallon on Saturday.

Thursday, September 8

Krueger runs for four touchdowns as Grizzlies tame the Colts

RENO - Just two games into the season, the Galena High football team has already done a lot to erase memories of its 1-9 season in 2004.

Douglas falls to McQueen

There's just something about McQueen.

Flowers doesn't bloom for Nevada

Wide receiver Nichiren Flowers spent the entire first half on the bench of Friday night's Washington State-Nevada football game.

Stalling shines for Southwestern soccer

Carson High graduate Sarah Stalling and the Southwestern Community College women's soccer team of Coos Bay, Ore., are off to a strong start.

Long, Freeman win Kirkwood races

Brett Long and Mike Freeman led area runners in the Kirkwood 10K/5K runs on Saturday at Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Wednesday, September 7

Many questions for Nevada in opener

RENO - There are a few big questions facing Nevada when it opens its 2005 football season by hosting Washington State (1-0) tonight (7:05 p.m., ESPN) at Mackay Stadium.

Winter storm in win for Dayton

Ashley Winter contributed to all three goals to help lead the Dayton High girls soccer team to a 3-0 win at Whittell on Thursday.

Carson boys tennis rolls past North Valleys

That's how many players Carson High boys tennis coach Pat Houlihan got onto the court in the Senators 15-3 Sierra League win over North Valleys on Thursday at Centennial Park.

Dixie soccer defeats WNCC

Just based on experience, the outcome of this game was predictable.

Galena volleyball sweeps Wooster

The Galena High girls volleyball team swept to a 25-7, 25-22, 25-20 against Wooster on Thursday.

Carson girls tennis team tops North Valleys

Aided by wins from five different singles players and four doubles teams, Carson High logged a 15-3 Sierra League girls tennis victory against North Valleys Thursday in Reno.

Tuesday, September 6

Douglas boys soccer beats McQueen

The Douglas High boys soccer team scored two goals in the first 15 minutes and made them hold up in a 2-0 win over McQueen on Thursday.

Nevada's 'Union' hopes to remove its label

RENO - Nevada coach Chris Ault has been quick to point out that his biggest concern entering the 2005 season is the inexperience and depth on the offensive line.

Rasner reflects on his debut

It would be easy for a 24-year-old pitcher who struggled in his Major League debut in the middle of a playoff race to lose his perspective. But throughout his career - in high school, college and the minor leagues - 1999 Carson High graduate Darrell Rasner has always been able to maintain his perspective.

Don't bash Harris poll just yet

Sometimes television commentators pop off and say the stupidest thing.

Senators face test at Manogue

Having passed one test last week in a 13-7 win against Elko, the Carson High football team now faces another formidable challenge against Bishop Manogue Saturday in Reno.

Next-to-last race set at Champion

Western Modified open wheeler racing will make its final appearance at Champion Speedway Saturday night with a "Twin 50s" feature race included on the track's next-to-last show before its gates close for good.

Carson boys soccer beats Manogue

It would have been easy and understandable if Carson High's soccer team had its thoughts on Saturday's Sierra League opener against visiting Douglas and overlooked Bishop Manogue.

Young Senators push Manogue to five games

The "Baby" Senators gave it all they could and just fell short on Thursday at Manogue High.

Monday, September 5

WNCC ballpark to have 400 stadium seats

Those who are planning to attend Western Nevada Community College baseball games next year may be wondering if they're going to have a place to sit. They don't have to wonder any more.

Horgan fires hole-in-one

Tom Horgan recently fired a hole-in-one at Silver Oak Golf Club, using an 8-iron from the blue tee on the 129-yard sixth hole. Adele Horgan witnessed the feat.

Carson girls golf takes second

Michelle Kop and Samantha Wang finished in a tie for fourth place to lead the Carson High girls golf team to a second place finish in a Sierra League Tournament on Tuesday at Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks.

Carson girls soccer rolls to victory

It didn't take long for Carson High's soccer team to establish itself Tuesday night - 15 seconds to be exact.

Galena volleyball rolls against South Tahoe

The Galena High volleyball team rolled to a 25-10, 25-14, 25-17 win at South Tahoe on Tuesday.

CHS tennis teams sweep Hugf

Since Hug had just one doubles pair, the Carson High boys tennis team already had a Siera League win before it stepped onto the court on Tuesday at Centennial Park.

Sunday, September 4

Nevada coach Ault has to settle for view on television

Nevada football coach Chris Ault admits he doesn't know a whole lot about Washington State, which visits Mackay Stadium Friday at 7 p.m., but it's not for lack of trying.

Friday night lights presents a conflict

Come Friday night, Mike Rippee will be focused on his job as head football coach when the Douglas High football team takes the field to play McQueen in Reno.

Rasner gets call to start

Carson City's Darrell Rasner will take the mound for his Major League debut today against the Florida Marlins when the Washington Nationals attempt to gain ground in the wild card race at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium.

Saturday, September 3

'Big Al' Goss stays out front in Sportsman division at Champion

Ed Goss was all smiles as he walked over and held up his hand for a high-five.

Thrills and spills at Reno-Fernley Raceway

FERNLEY - Reno-Fernley Raceway's five-division Labor Day show featured thrills, spills, and some exciting racing on Saturday night.

Friday, September 2

Dayton girls soccer falls to Damonte

Sarah Elissa scored on an assist from Carole Theising in the 11th minute to give the Dayton High girls soccer team an early lead

Nevada can't finish against UCLA

Self destruction and disappointment are just two ways to describe the Nevada volleyball team's blown chance in upsetting a Top 25 team.

WNCC falls against North Idaho

No doubt, any soccer team always wants to score on its first shot.

Galena rolls against South Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A football season couldn't have started any sweeter than it did for Galena High on Saturday.

Schroy paces Carson cross country in opener

Chad Schroy ran to second-place in the junior boys race and logged the second fastest time of the day overall to lead the Carson High cross country team in its season opener at the Northern 4A all-class meet on Friday afternoon in Gardnerville.

Memory lane at Sears Point

There was lots of good racing on the tube last weekend, but my favorite was the Indy Racing League's first outing on a natural road course at Sears Point (OK, Infineon) Raceway in Sonoma.

Thursday, September 1

Virginia City players go from court to soccer field

Dribbling a ball presents no problem to Katy Herrington and Kerrry Yocum - on a basketball court, that is. But for the two Virginia High School graduates, there is a new twist these days. They're both dribbling, and playing full-time, for the Feather River College women's soccer team.

Some notes on a scorecard

Some thoughts and opinions before heading into the weekend:

McBroom able to sweep away Elko

Defense came up big to set the table, then in the end, sophomore quarterback Chris McBroom came up big on the offensive end as the Carson High football team rallied for a 13-7 victory at home against Elko on Friday night.

Dayton rolls by Mammoth

DAYTON - It's safe to say that Dayton football coach Rick Walker is stoked about his newest receiver.

Douglas falls to Spanish Springs

For the first half, Spanish Springs basically had their way offensively rushing for 323 yards and building up a 20-3 lead.

Nevada falls to No. 18 San Diego

Nevada gave its best shot in knocking off a Top 25 volleyball team but fell short to San Diego in its first match of the Sand's Regency/SBC Tournament Friday night at the Virginia Street Gym.

Douglas boys soccer ties North Tahoe

Despite a slow start, the Douglas High boys soccer team came away with an encouraging 0-0 tie against Northern 3A power North Tahoe on Friday.

Big points night at Champion

Season championships in both the Legends and Late Model Sportsman divisions could well be on the line when racers compete for double points tonight at Champion Speedway.