Stories for January 2019

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Thursday, January 31

Sophia Margaret Renken (Hooyerink)

Sophia Margaret Renken (Hooyerink), 74, passed away January 13, 2019. Like many others, Sophia retired to Northern Nevada from Southern California, and had been a resident

Joe Santoro: Don’t stand pat on the Pats

The Los Angeles Rams aren’t getting much respect in the days leading up to this Super Bowl. The game opened in most Nevada sports books as pick ’em or even with the Rams as a one-point favorite. As Sunday’s game approaches, though, the New England Patriots are now 2.5-point favorites.

Donna L Stephenson

Donna L Stephenson, 71, of Minden Nevada, passed away on January 30, 2019, and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800.

David A. Dannenfelser

David A. Dannenfelser, age 33, passed over into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 25, 2019. We will forever miss his loving smile, his humor, his beautiful and humble spirit, and his compassionate heart.

Wednesday, January 30

Joe Santoro: Pack now a work of art

The Nevada Wolf Pack is taking college basketball to a higher level. “The biggest thing for us is playing without thinking, just playing free,” senior Caleb Martin said recently.

Linda June Smith (Huffman)

Linda June Smith (Huffman), beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019 in Sparks, Nevada.

Carson High wrestlers gear up for North championships

Carson High wrestling coach Nick Redwine has been spending a great deal of time putting together all the right pieces to the puzzle with one obvious thing in mind: To qualify as many of his wrestlers for the state championships as possible.

Gladys L. Brister

Retired Deputy Sheriff Officer and long time resident of Carson City, NV, Gladys Brister (Mom) fell asleep in death on January 11, 2019 at the age of 86 years old while residing at Sea View Senior Memory Care home in Brookings, Oregon.

Tuesday, January 29

Caleb Martin scores 26 as No. 8 Nevada beats UNLV 87-70

LAS VEGAS — Caleb Martin had 26 points and six rebounds in leading No. 8 Nevada to an 87-70 victory over UNLV on Tuesday night.

Douglas High boys get rivalry win at Carson

Talk about the Sultan of Swat. Douglas High’s 6-9 post player Hunter Morris unofficially had nine blocks against Carson and may have had a triple-double before the night was over.

Carson High girls hold off Douglas rally

The Carson High girls basketball team had been in this situation numerous times this season and had sustained its share of close losses.

Fallon sweeps Truckee, North Valleys; hosts Elko

RENO — With a rivalry game on deck, the Greenwave boys basketball team faced adversity against North Valleys but quickly let the Panthers – and the rest of the league – know how explosive they can be on offense.

Pack the stands and witness history

Forget about the Super Bowl. Friday’s clash with Elko and Spring Creek is the big ticket this weekend.

Lady Wave remains perfect in league, hosts 2nd-place Spartans

A monster first quarter set the tone early against North Valleys with a battle for first place on the horizon.

Childhood friends lead Greenwave in senior season

They’re not your traditional sibling duo. Separated by 17 days at birth and hailing from two families, John Cooley and Taylor Ingram began a unique journey together.

Stadium network features Nevada hoops

CHICAGO — Stadium, the first multi-platform sports network, today announced the debut of its newest original series, “Running with the Pack: University of Nevada Basketball.” The series premieres at 4 p.m. Tuesday, with subsequent episodes airing every Tuesday at 4 p.m. through March 19. Each of the eight episodes will also be repeated throughout the week.

Donna D. Wilson

Donna D. Wilson, 75, died January 25, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Glenn R. Walker

Glenn R. Walker, 66, died January 24, 2019 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Minnie Kathryn Hansen Hendrickson

On January 22, 2019, at the age of 79, Minnie Kathryn Hansen Hendrickson passed away unexpectedly in her home in Gardnerville, NV.

Sara Marjorie Gregory (Nee Hardin)

Sara Marjorie Gregory passed away at the age of 95, less than two weeks short of her 96th birthday, on January 26, 2019, at Sierra Place in Carson City. However, her legacy of service to her country and marvelous stories of her work at the White House will be cherished long after her passing.

Fundraisers help Carson City prisoners take college courses

Northern Nevada Correctional Center’s recent inmate fundraisers have generated a total of nearly $12,000 that has been donated to the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center to allow the inmates to attend college classes while in prison.

Monday, January 28

David Andrew Dannenfelser

David Andrew Dannenfelser, 33, passed away on January 25, 2019 in Fallon, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Sara H. Gregory

Sara H. Gregory, 95, died January 26, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Hans J. Vancura Sr.

Hans J. Vancura Sr., 83, died January 24, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Thomas Ranson / LVN

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, signs a few hats for 12-year-old Matt Campell while best-selling author Kevin Freiberg (back, left) and University of Nevada manager T.J. Bruce look on before the 34th-annual Bobby Dolan Baseball Dinner on Thursday at the Reno Ballroom.

AP | Idaho Statesman

Boise State guard Chandler Hutchison goes up for a dunk against San Diego State forward Malik Pope on Jan. 13. Hutchison leads the Broncos into Reno on Saturday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Lilian Bouza shoots a jump shot against Damonte Ranch on Tuesday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Lauren Lemburg drives the key to score a basket against Damonte Ranch on Tuesday.

Jim Grant | Nevada Appeal

Abel Carter drives the lane in a game against Damonte Ranch on Tuesday night.

Joan A (Denardo) Terpening

September 3, 1935 ~ January 25, 2019 On January 25, 2019, Joan A (Denardo) Terpening, a long-term resident of Carson City, left us at the age of 83.

MW rankings: Pack good, everyone else ... meh

The Nevada Wolf Pack retained its No. 1 ranking in this week’s Nevada Appeal Mountain West men’s basketball rankings with a convincing 100-60 victory over the Colorado State Rams last Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center.

Larry Craig

A Celebration of Life reception will be held for Larry Craig following the graveside committal at the American Legion Hall, 90 N. Ada St. in Fallon, NV 89406 on February 1st, 2019 at Noon.

Carson High girls basketball team rolls past Wooster

The Carson High girls basketball team rolled to a 65-16 win at Wooster on Friday.

Nevada falls to No. 8 in AP poll

Despite its continued winning ways, the University of Nevada men’s basketball team continued its downward trend in this week’s Associated Press poll.

Phyllis May Detomasi

Phyllis May Detomasi, long time Fallon resident passed away at her home on January 23, 2019. Phyllis was born April 25, 1929 in McGill, Nevada to Edward and Lula Harris.

Sunday, January 27

Roger Diez: Minden’s Thorson makes Chili Bowl A Main

Kyle Larson came just one corner away from winning his first Golden Driller trophy at the 2019 Chili Bowl in Tulsa last Saturday night. But a slip on the white flag lap and another in the final turn gave Christopher Bell an opening, which he took to win his third consecutive Chili Bowl title.

Saturday, January 26

Carson City Sea Cadets Division promotes first female chief

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ Carson City Division’s first female chief is driven to encourage her peers to excel, and she intends to lead by example.

Friday, January 25

Carson High athletes sign with Division 1 schools

Jill Beglin and Abby Pradere figure if they can make it there they can make it anywhere.

Susan Letitia Bullock

August 30, 1935 - January 3, 2019 Susan Letitia Bullock, aged 83, passed away peacefully January 3, 2019 in Ventura, CA after a brief illness. She

Ray Harold Koon

Ray Harold Koon, 84, a dedicated Christian and community servant, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Nathan Adelson Hospice.

Jerry Ronald Cain

Jerry Ronald Cain , 78 of Carson City, passed away on January 12, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Madeline McDonald

Madeline McDonald, 72, passed away on January 23, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Thursday, January 24

Sandra A. Woodruff

Sandra A. Woodruff, 72, died January 19, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Lawrence Charles French

Lawrence Charles French, 65 of Carson City, passed away on January 22, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Norman Lloyd Kellogg

Norman Lloyd Kellogg, 79 of Carson City, passed away on January 20, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Joe Santoro: Pack in land of 10,000 fans

This is already the greatest men’s basketball season in Nevada Wolf Pack history at the ticket counter. The Wolf Pack attracted a crowd of 10,931 on Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center for a 100-60 victory over Colorado State. It’s the ninth crowd of 10,000 or more in the first 10 home dates of the year.

100 points, 100 wins for Eric Musselman as No. 7 Nevada Wolf Pack pound Colorado State

The Nevada Wolf Pack has rediscovered its offense. The No. 7 Wolf Pack buried the Colorado State Rams, 100-60, with one of its best offensive performances of the season Wednesday night in front of a crowd of 10,931 at Lawlor Events Center.

Wednesday, January 23

Cole Energy: Ashton’s pin gives Carson High win over Douglas High

It became appropriate the Sierra League title for the Carson High wrestling team came down to the “math kid” on the squad.

Thomas Ranson: More than X’s and O’s: Lady Wave has bigger problems

The Lady Wave is not going to win another girls basketball championship this season.

Wrestling: Dooley wins CIT, McCormick 2nd

Senior Ben Dooley added another championship to his impressive wrestling resume in Fallon’s final weekend of the regular season.

Fallon boys blow out Fernley by 40

A reserve, coming off the bench, led an all-team effort in another blowout. That’s just how good this basketball team has been all season.

Otuafi cousins, Hamlin lead Lady Wave vs. Fernley

The Otuafi cousins prevented a catastrophic disaster from occurring.

Local roundup: Carson High girls comeback falls short

The Carson High girls basketball team couldn’t quite overcome a 14-point fourth quarter deficit in a 52-44 loss at Damonte Ranch on Tuesday.

Tuesday, January 22

John E. Manconi

John E. Manconi, 87, died January 19, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Joe Santoro: Pack’s biggest problem is mental

It might be time to install a comfortable couch, play some soothing music and paint the walls a tranquil color in the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team locker room.

Monday, January 21

Patricia Helen Crow Christofferson Bain

Patricia Helen Crow Christofferson Bain died on January 17, 2019. She was born on February 3, 1933 in San Rafael, California to Helen Blomdal Crow and Peter M. Crow Jr.

MW rankings: Fans need not wait for final buzzer

The Mountain West is a great men’s basketball conference if you want to leave games early and beat the traffic. There have been 29 games this season between two Mountain West teams and 25 of them have been decided by 10 points or more. No team in the Mountain West has been involved in more than one conference game that has been decided by less than 10 points.

Carson High basketball teams fall to Manogue

The Carson High girls basketball played well enough defensively against Manogue but continued to struggle somewhat offensively in a 55-44 loss to the Miners on Friday.

Nevada climbs to No. 7 in AP, Coaches polls

The University of Nevada men’s basketball team moved up three spots to No. 7 in the Associated Press poll released on Monday.

Silver State gymnasts win Flips Invitational in Reno

Carson City’s Silver State Gymnastics Level 7 Senior Division team won the 38th annual Flips Invitational on Saturday in Reno. Silver State beat teams from across the country.

Tina L. Hill

Tina L. Hill, 59, died January 12, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Sunday, January 20

Douglas High great Shawn Estes completes the circle

Former Douglas High School and San Francisco Giants pitcher Shawn Estes said his career is coming full circle.

Saturday, January 19

No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack tops Air Force, 67-52

Eric Musselman wasn’t in the mood to celebrate the latest Nevada Wolf Pack victory Saturday night. “I guess there’s growth in our program,” said Musselman after a 67-52 Wolf Pack victory over the Air Force Falcons at Lawlor Events Center.

Roger Diez: Locals entered in Midget racing Chili Bowl

The 2019 racing season has begun. The Chili Bowl, Midget racing’s Daytona and Indy 500, Super Bowl, World Series, Wimbledon, Stanley Cup, and Masters all rolled into one, got underway earlier in the week with qualifying races.

Sex under scrutiny: Onesta Foundation shares community, statewide goals

When Hacienda Ranch owner Madam Bella Cummins is invited to guest lecture about what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, she finds it fascinating how quickly her audience members become discouraged once they find out what it really takes to be successful.

Sex under scrutiny: Brothel owner seeks understanding with advocacy nonprofit

Madam Bella Cummins, sole proprietor of the Hacienda Ranch, is highly invested in fighting off the judgments she’s faced as a brothel owner and in improving the image of Nevada’s sex industry as a whole.

Friday, January 18

Thursday, January 17

In Loving Memory of Deborah Lynn Kissick

Well it’s hard to say goodbye to anyone, but we had to say that to Deb.

Mary Sara Ann Hunter

Mary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Joe Santoro: Do you believe in the Pack’s dream season now?

If you were searching for a sign from above this will truly become a dream season for the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team, well, you saw it Tuesday night in Boise. Cody Martin, the Wolf Pack’s pass-first point guard, hit a 3-pointer from the top of the circle with 4.5 seconds to play to beat the Boise State Broncos, 72-71.

Monica Adela Quiroga

Monica Adela Quiroga, aka Mooch, was born on January 14, 1987 in Reno, Nevada. She passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2019.

Rosanna “Zanna” DeBusk

February 25, 1938 to December 21, 2018 Rosanna was born February 25, 1938 to Martha Rose and Robert Brenton Parker, Sr. in Carson City, NV where she lived until her death December 21, 2018. She passed peacefully at home with her family at her side.

Carson High girls basketball takes care of Galena

The Carson High girls basketball team took control from the start in a 35-18 win over Galena on Wednesday at CHS.

Carson High wrestling rolls to win against Wooster

The Carson High wrestling team rolled to a 54-12 win over Wooster on Wednesday. Only four matches were wrestled and Carson won three of the four matches.

Margery Seevers

January 8, 1927 - January 12, 2019 Margery Seevers (Fallon) age 92 passed away on Jan 12, 2019. She was born on January 8, 1927, in Eureka, Nevada to parents John and Letitia Potts, a ranching family.

Wednesday, January 16

Joseph Robert Johnson “JoeBob”

Joseph Robert Johnson “JoeBob” was born on July 24, 1991 in Stockton CA. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2019 at his home in Carson City NV.

Gayle A Overbo

Gayle A Overbo, 74 of Carson City passed away on January 8, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Prunty strong again for Carson High ski team

Brynn Prunty had another outstanding showing to lead a solid effort by the Carson High girls ski team in the Tahoe Basin Ski League on Tuesday in the giant slalom at Alpine Meadows.

Valorie Jean Turley

Valorie Jean Turley, 65, passed away on January 13, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Cody Martin’s 3 lifts No. 10 Nevada over Boise State 72-71

BOISE, Idaho — Nevada’s Cody Martin hadn’t hit a 3-pointer in a month, but that didn’t stop him from taking a huge shot when his team needed it.

Sex under scrutiny: Brothel advocates, opponents turn eyes to 2019 Legislature

Assemblies of God licensed minister Brenda Sandquist had hoped for a different outcome from Lyon County’s vote last fall, which failed to rescind its brothel ordinance.

Sex under scrutiny: Lyon’s brothels to continue without Hof

Lyon County is working to ensure its four legal brothels remain properly licensed after the death of former owner Dennis Hof, according to county manager Jeff Page.

Sex under scrutiny: Sex worker Alice Little: ‘Something new is going to happen’

When Lyon County’s vote on its advisory question to remove the brothels showed residents largely were opposed to it, Moonlite Bunny Ranch worker Alice Little said she and her cohorts were relieved.

Tuesday, January 15

Patricia Louise Pryor

Patricia Louise Pryor, loving wife, mother, and friend, passed on January 1, 2019.

Joe Santoro: Caroline’s passion is Pack’s foundation

It didn’t take long for Eric Musselman to discover Jordan Caroline’s passion and intensity.

John Langdon Lane

John Langdon Lane, aka the man of steel, born September, 21st 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada to father Edward Vail Lane, an engineer working on the ALCAN Highway and mother Katherine Rivers Lane, a graduate of the University of Montana. Raised in Palo Alto, CA.

Bernard B. “Barney” Rasmussen

Bernard B. “Barney” Rasmussen peacefully passed away on January 11, 2019 surrounded by his family at the age of 89.

John Everett Lewis

John Everett Lewis, known to his friends as “Jack”, age 92, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at The Lodge Assisted Living Care Community in Carson City, NV of natural causes.

Bernard Burt Rasmussen

Bernard Burt Rasmussen, 89, passed away on January 11, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Wave crowns 3 champions at Spring Creek

Different tournament, familiar results. For the first time this month – and third time in the season – the Greenwave wrestling team crowned three tournament champions.

Monday, January 14

Lady Wave keeps its perfect record alive in Northern 3A

The Lady Wave and Lowry met for the first time since last season’s state 3A championship game, but the result was the same.

Reginald R. Holloway

Reginald R. Holloway, 91, died January 9, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

James Edward Burrows

James Edward Burrows, 82, died January 11, 2019 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Susan Panto

Susan Panto, 95, died January 12, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Lisa Dawn Miller

Lisa Dawn Miller, born November 11, 1967 in Anaheim, California, passed away on January 1, 2019 at her home in Carson City, Nevada.

James L. Hawthorne Jr.

James L. Hawthorne Jr., age 75, of Carson City, NV passed away on January 13, 2019. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Jacqueline J. Quam

Jacqueline J. Quam, 79 of Mound House passed away on January 6, 2019, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

MW rankings: Wolf Pack’s fan club growing

You can add Fresno State Bulldogs coach Justin Hutson to the Nevada Wolf Pack’s fan club.

Larry Wayne Craig

Larry Wayne Craig, age 76, passed away on January 7, 2019 in Yerington, NV.

Nevada Wolf Pack 10th in both polls

RENO — The 16-1 University of Nevada men’s basketball team is No. 10 in both major college basketball polls this week. The Wolf Pack remained No. 10 in the Associated Press poll and moved up one spot to No. 10 in the USA Today Coaches poll after two Mountain West victories last week.

William “Pops” Gerow

William “Pops” Gerow passed away on January 11, 2019 at his home in Carson City, Nevada surrounded by family.

Fallon U12 Girls indoor soccer team won the Reno Sportsdome Indoor Soccer League Championship

The Fallon U12 Girls indoor soccer team won the Reno Sportsdome Indoor Soccer League Championship on Saturday.

Sports roundup: Carson High boys, girls fall to Reno

The Carson High boys basketball team got off to a strong start against Reno on Friday, but eventually the Huskies were able to take control as they beat the Senators, 62-50.

Sunday, January 13

Saturday, January 12

Friday, January 11

WAYNETTE MILLS de BRAGA

Waynette was 81 and passed away quietly at Enloe Hospital in Chico, CA. on Dec. 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. A 1955 graduate of CCHS in Fallon, she married her high school sweetheart Bob de Braga in 1956.

Christopher Lee Wright

A Memorial Celebration for Chris will be held on January 25th, 2019, 11:00 am at the Salvation Army Church, 911 East 2nd St. in Carson City, NV.

Alan “Joe” Miller

Alan “Joe” Miller, a special husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, and great friend to many passed away Tuesday, January 8th in his home in Gardnerville with his loved ones after his short fight with cancer. He was 59 years old.

Thursday, January 10

Robert J. Mc Carthy

Robert J. Mc Carthy, born on May 10, 1925 in Huntington Park, CA, passed away peacefully January 5, 2019 in Gardnerville, NV.

Joe Santoro: UCLA-Muss talk means nothing (until it does)

It has already started. The Nevada Wolf Pack’s Eric Musselman is already linked to a big-time coaching job. When UCLA fired Steve Alford on New Year’s Eve, it took roughly 30 seconds for someone in the national media to attach Musselman’s name to the opening.

In Memory ~ Patrick “Skip” Glancy

Family ... where life begins and love never ends. We carry Pat’s love in our hearts every day.

Bruce Hinkle (Aaron)

August 11, 1953 ~ December 11, 2018 Bruce was born in Eureka, CA, lived in Santa Rosa, CA and Carson City, NV during the course of his life

Shawn Estes gears up for Dolan Dinner, MLB season

It’s still just early January, but the plans for what Shawn Estes will be doing during the 2019 Major League Baseball season are already in the works.

Local sports roundup: Big win for Carson High wrestlers vs. Damonte

The Carson High wrestling team came away with an impressive 41-36 win over Damonte Ranch on Wednesday.

Margaret Jean Kirkman

Margaret Jean Kirkman, 60 of Dayton passed away on January 6, 2019, Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Jaqueline Hansen

Jaqueline Hansen, 88, of Carson City passed away on January 7, 2019. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

No. 10 Nevada Wolf Pack rolls over San Jose State

RENO — The San Jose State Spartans always have a way of brightening a Nevada Wolf Pack season.

Wednesday, January 9

Josephine "Jo" Geraldine Cowperthwaite

Mar 09, 1925 - Jan 05, 2019 Josephine "Jo" Geraldine Cowperthwaite passed away on January 5, 2019, in Carson City, Nevada. Jo was born March 9, 1925 to parents Dewey and Florence Lawler.

Clyde Robert Ashworth Jr.

Clyde Robert Ashworth Jr., 72, died January 3, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Local roundup: Carson High girls rally for win

The Carson High girls basketball team almost paid the price for a poor practice on Monday before coming back to beat a much improved Hug team, 52-41, on Tuesday.

Carson High junior to audition for national choir

Carson High School junior Jalina Guthrie has turned some heads on a national level with her voice through the American Choral Directors Association. Now, she’s trying to raise funds for a rare opportunity to go to Kansas City, Mo., and audition for one of a few choirs with other students from across the nation.

Tuesday, January 8

Nevada’s Musselman featured on CBS Sports Network

CBS Sports’ NCAA Men of March series continues its 2018-19 season at 8 p.m. Thursday on CBS Sports Network when it profiles Nevada men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman. In his fourth season with the Wolf Pack, Musselman has made back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances and has the team currently ranked in the Top 10.

Carson City gymnastics team shines in Reno

Carson City’s Silver State Gymnastics Academy had numerous standout performances at Reno’s Jake Dalton Invitational this past weekend. Results were:

David L. Bush

David L. Bush, 77, died January 3, 2019 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-775-882-1766.

Joe Santoro: Reality (TV) bites for Nevada

The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team got a healthy dose of reality television this past Saturday night.

John Douglas de la Vaux

1912 – 2018 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dad, John de la Vaux, on September 26, 2018, at the age of 106. His mind remained sharp until the very end, but his body was just worn out.

Marthlena Callahan

Marthlena Callahan, 83, died January 7, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Richard J. Dick Wheaton

Richard J. Dick Wheaton, 84, died December 31, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Wendell Guest Jenness

March 12, 1932 - December 28, 2018 It comes with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to our father, Wendell Guest Jenness. He lost his battle, with cancer December 28 2018.

Orville LaMar Meyer

Orville LaMar Meyer, 86, of Dayton, Nevada passed away on January 5, 2019. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800

Helene M Tarn

Helene M Tarn, 92 of Carson City, passed away on January 6, 2019 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Oscar Alvin Deen

Oscar Alvin Deen, 94 of Carson City, passed away on January 6, 2019 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Patricia Ann Pate Parker

December 25, 1929 - January 6, 2019 On January 6, 2019 we lost our loving family matriarch, Patricia Ann Pate Parker. She was born on December 25, 1929 in McComb, Mississippi to Van Pate and Eula Hickman Pate and was one of five children.

Diane Goodin

Diane Goodin, 79, passed from complications of cancer treatment on December 13, 2018, just a few weeks shy of her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by her loving children at the time of her death.

Monday, January 7

Dooley, McCormick place at Calif. tournament

Competing in another tough regional tournament, the Greenwave sent two wrestlers to the podium.

Fallon rolls over Dayton 57-7

The Lady Wave didn’t miss a beat as it began the new year with a convincing 57-7 win over Dayton on Friday in a Northern 3A game at the Elmo Dericco Gym.

Jackson’s 18 points helps Wave down Dayton

The Greenwave showed no letdown Friday night after winning the Rail City Classic the week before New Year’s.

MW rankings: Pack No. 1 despite blowout loss

The Nevada Wolf Pack is no longer the happiest team in the Mountain West.

Wendell Guest Jenness

March 12, 1932 - December 28, 2018 It comes with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to our father, Wendell Guest Jenness.

After loss, Nevada falls to 10 in AP Top 25 poll

The top four in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained unchanged for the third straight week. The rest of the poll, however, underwent major changes after three top-10 teams lost.

Sunday, January 6

Saturday, January 5

Friday, January 4

Silver Stage’s Broughton to play in All-American Bowl

Silver Stage High School senior wide receiver Travis Broughton has been selected to represent Nevada at the upcoming Blue-Grey All-American Bowl being held at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 14.

John Supera

John Supera, 58, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on Jan 2, 2019. Arrangements are in the care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home, 775-882-2644

Carson High boys basketball team falls at Lowry

WINNEMUCCA — After nearly two weeks since its last game, a double-digit loss to Elko, one of the best teams in Northern Nevada, the Lowry High School boys basketball team, was back on its home floor Thursday afternoon against Carson.

Thursday, January 3

Douglas High great Shawn Estes to be in Giants broadcast booth

Shawn Estes, a 1991 Douglas High graduate, said he’s been approached by San Francisco Giants chief executive officer Larry Baer about doing some San Francisco Giants games as a color analyst in the broadcast booth this season.

Ronald L. Wood

Ronald L. Wood, 85, of Dayton, Nevada, passed away on November 1, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644

Michael Allen Pharris

Michael left this Earth on Monday, December 24th unexpectedly in his home in Carson City, NV.

Morris Clifford Lawton

March 23, 1929 - Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 Morris Clifford Lawton passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Morris was born in Medford, Oregon on March 23, 1929 to Morris and Beth Lawton. Morris graduated from Oakland Tech High School in 1947.

Joe Santoro: Will Pack face a challenge in MW?

The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team has lost a grand total of five games at Lawlor Events Center since Eric Musselman took over the program in 2015-16.

Raymond Joseph Mager

Raymond Joseph Mager, age 78, from Carson City, NV, quietly passed away in his sleep at Skyline Estates in Carson City, NV on December 30th, 2018. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Pop Warner cheerleaders hold fundraiser Saturday

Carson City Pop Warner varsity cheerleaders have qualified to attend the National JAMZ Youth Championship in Las Vegas, Jan. 25-27. They’re getting the opportunity to compete against cheer squads from around the nation in hopes to bring home a national title. The girls have held bake sales at local grocery stores, pizza nights, and sold discount cards throughout the season.

Jo Dee Surface

The world lost an angel. After many years of declining health, a pulmonary embolism took JoDee peacefully at Carson Tahoe Hospital. JoDee was born in the old Carson Tahoe hospital and raised in the same house throughout her life.

Gwenodlyn Hanzlik

Gwenodlyn Hanzlik, 72, passed away on January 2, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Cahpel of the Valley, 775-882-4965

David A. Sizemore

David A. Sizemore, 62, died December 24, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Turnover that wasn’t turning point in Carson High boys basketball loss

The Carson boys basketball team had just come back to force a 40-40 tie midway through the fourth quarter and appeared to have forced a turnover when an errant pass was heading out of bounds.

Girls basketball: McQueen pulls away against Carson High

Carson High’s struggles at the end of games could be attributed to the fact they’ve hardly ever been at full strength, but Senator coach Doug Whisler won’t use that as an excuse.

No. 6 Wolf Pack blows by Utah State, 72-49

RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack sent a clear and intimidating message to the rest of the Mountain West on Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center.

Wednesday, January 2

Joyce Ruth Moses

Joyce Ruth Moses, age 62, of Dayton, NV passed away on December 26, 2018.Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Robert O. Wright

Robert O. Wright, 73, passed away on January 1, 2019 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrange,ments are under the care of Walton’ s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

James F. Zaleski

James F. Zaleski, 80, died December 27, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Patricia Joe Glick

Patricia Joe Glick, age 87, of Carson City, NV passed away on December 26, 2018. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Terressa R. Baker

Terressa R. Baker, 61, died December 24, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Casey Arcularius

Casey Arcularius, 88, died December 31, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Wendell G. Jenness

Wendell G. Jenness, 86, passed away on December 28, 2018 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

All-Americans, strong SNC showing highlights 1st half of season

Running his team through the gauntlet this early in the season has become the norm for Trevor de Braga and his Greenwave wrestlers.

Wave basketball wins Rail City Classic

After a heart-breaking loss in double-overtime, the Greenwave boys basketball team went back to work and hasn’t looked back.

Tuesday, January 1

Carson City rings in 2019 with first baby, Braxton Lister

Brent and Amanda Lister of Gardnerville have a memorable New Year’s story to share about how their newborn son almost wasn’t Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s first baby of 2019 with another birth in progress at the same time.