Aug. 2 is the opening day of the resident, archery, horns longer than ears, antelope hunting season in all open big game management areas, except Area Nos. 202 and 204.
LAKE ALMANOR, CALIF: No report.
The way Douglas Tigers coach Bill Whalin sees it, there's no reason his team can't win the United States Amateur Baseball Association World Series title.
Carson City's Jim Godec and Dean Bliss say this is the way drag racing is supposed to be.
GENOA -- When the final round of the 2003 Nevada State Amateur Championship ends today, Carson City's Jeff Duncan won't be looking for the first-place trophy. He'll be looking for a bed.
Wins have been tough to come by recently for the Nevada Comets 16-and-under fast-pitch softball team.
Swinging the club down from the back swing is a big part of a consistent golf swing.
Douglas 15-and-under coach Bill Whalin didn't mind losing one game during pool play at the United States Amateur Baseball Association World Series. In fact, he wanted to.
When Aarik Wilson limped out of Sacramento State's Hornet Stadium during the NCAA Division I Track and Field Championships last month, he had more than a sore foot on his mind.
Last weekend, I went out to Reno-Fernley Raceway early on Saturday to check out the first official race on the new paved road course.
MINDEN -- While the course was familiar, Gardnerville cyclist Carol Breed found herself riding under different circumstances Saturday during the Carson Valley Classic criterium on Saturday.
The Douglas Tigers are the host team at this week's 15 and under United States Amateur Baseball Association (USABA) World Series. But in the opening game, they might have been a little too hospitable.
If you ever wanted to take a close up look at a monster truck Friday is your opportunity.
It has been five years since I last profiled Carson City's Nick Halen, a young racer on the move.
If the thunderstorms aren't too wild this weekend and you're ready for a truly demanding but short hike, give Horse Thief Canyon a try.
Aaron Heberger of the Carson rodeo club fell down going to his calf which hurt his effort during the National High School Rodeo Finals on Thursday in Farmington, N.M.
RENO - Douglas' second victory at the Joe DiMaggio State Tournament may prove to be a costly one.
Athletic clearance forms, including physical forms, are available for Carson High athletes at the school's main office.
and Tony Palazzolo won the scramble-format tournament with a 59.
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Those flowers can be reached by driving south from Carson City for about 40 miles south on a combination of U.S. 395, Nevada S.R. 88 and California S.R. 88 to Kit Carson Pass.
LAKE ALPINE, CALIF: No report.
Bucks Lake in Northern California is once again home to thousands of brown trout.
The proceeds are donated to a number of worthwhile causes in the greater North Lake Tahoe/Truckee area.
Many local players should be more than ready for the upcoming USABA 15 and under World Series in baseball to be played at Indian Hills' James Lee Park and Gardnerville's Lampe Park.
LAS ANGELES -- Carson City resident and professional freestyle motocross rider Matt Buyten has qualified to participate in the Step Up competition at X Games IX in Los Angeles to be held August 14-17.
SPARKS - Five pitches into the game, Douglas' Luke Rippee showed Reed just what kind of day it was going to be.
Carson's run in the State Babe Ruth 14-year-old baseball tournament ended in a 23-1 loss to Reno West on Wednesday at Governor's Field.
A common error amongst golfers is the inability to adjust for the ball sitting in a bad lie.
Air Force coach and former UNLV standout Reed Peters has been hired as Feather River Community College's new baseball coach.
When cycling fans look back on the 2003 Tour de France in years to come, they're most likely going to have vivid memories of the crash scene from the dramatic 15th stage in the Pyrenees on Monday.
The comeback kids did it again.
A driver with roots in Northern Nevada is in the news again this week.
Naturally, Paul Sweeney was a little tired at the end of his 50-mile race during the third annual Tahoe Rim Trail 50-Mile/50K Endurance Run on Saturday.
Cousins Willie and Matt Bowman combined to bang out seven hits and both played roles in a ninth-inning rally that lifted the Sierra Sun Devils to a 12-11 victory against Feather River Saturday in Reno.
The Carson Cardinals baseball team have clinched at least third place and are still alive in the West Coast Classic.
STATELINE -- Marshall Faulk thought he was dreaming on Saturday when he walked up to the No. 1 tee to start his second round at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Abby Niehoff continued to lead an impressive effort by the Carson Tigersharks swim club at the Pacific Age Group Swimming Championships in Concord, Calif.
STATELINE -- Most of the 76-player field at the 14th annual American Century Championship figured the newly implemented Stableford scoring format would change things. They were right.
Two questionable calls involving balls down the line possible cost the Carson Cardinals baseball team its biggest win of the summer.
After falling behind for the first time in the bottom half of the fifth inning, the Carson wasted no time mounting a comeback against North Valley in the State Babe Ruth 14-Year-Old Tournament on Friday night.
Abby Niehoff posted her third time that ranks among the nation's best on Friday to lead the effort of the Carson Tigersharks that continues to be impressive at the Pacific Age Group Championships in Concord, Calif.
Chris Blackburn's penalty kick in the 90th minute helped the Nevada Wonders pick up a 2-2 tie against the California Gold on Friday night in front of more than 300 fans at the Carson High soccer field.
STATELINE -- Former NFL quarterback Steve Bartkowski heads a crowded field at the top of the leaderboard after the first round of the 2003 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Friday.
Coach Bob Knight was the keynote speaker Friday night for the 35th annual Governor's Dinner at the Governor's Mansion. If the legendary Texas Tech basketball coach could change one thing, however, he would quite likely prefer to be referred to as teacher.
The Carson 14-year-old all-star baseball team overcame a 7-1 deficit to beat South Tahoe in the State Babe Ruth Tournament on Thursday at Governor's Field.
Abby Niehoff of the Carson Tigersharks posted two times that rank in the nation's top 16 for her age group at the Pacific Age Group Swimming Championships being held in Concord, Calif.
Galena High graduate Billy Paganetti will transfer from Stanford to the University of Nevada, NevadaPrep.com reported on Thursday.
The Carson Cardinals baseball team was able to salvage a 14-14 tie against San Mateo, Calif., in a wild ending at the West Coast Classic on Thursday at North Valleys High.
On Thursday, the Nevada Wonders had the third worst record in the 51-team Premier Development League. As early as today, and without even playing a game, they might improve to 2-13-1.
STATELINE -- The first round of the 54-hole American Century Championship begins today at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course with the usual suspects believed to be the front runners to win the 14th annual event.
Carson High graduate T.J. Duncan was at a crossroads last year when he tried to qualify for the Reno-Tahoe Open.
LAKE ALMANOR, CALIF: No report.
Cave Rock Landing at Lake Tahoe: 18,860 rainbow trout, 9 inches in length.
After the first inning of its second game on Tuesday, it looked like the day would be completely lost for the Carson Cardinals.
That ride will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening with a wine and cheese get-together at the Ramada Inn in Lovelock and end on Monday in Surprise Valley, Calif., located near Cedarville in Northern Modoc County.
STATELINE -- Michael Jordan, always the most popular player at the American Century Championship, did his typical dodging of the media on Wednesday. His caddie Dustin Fox, though, isn't as well versed as Jordan in avoiding cameras and notebooks.
STATELINE -- Even for Olympic silver medalist skier Bode Miller, who usually thrives on individual competition, this week's American Century Championship isn't about winning.
The Silverada Little League program of Dayton is realizing unprecendented success on the state level.
STATELINE -- Former University of California quarterback Kyle Boller only got into the 14th annual American Century Championship following a series of late pull outs.
STATELINE -- Kevin Nealon has one goal this week at the 14th annual American Century Championship. But his goal is what 77 others expect to do.
Many people regard distance running as work. Most people, actually. But 79 years young Po Adams is going to be in sheer heaven during the third annual Tahoe Rim Trail 50K/50-Mile Endurance Run on Saturday.
The first stage of a clear understanding of the golf swing is to understand how the ball is struck, the motion through impact. The club strikes the ball with a descending blow.
For the fourth consecutive year the Nevada women's soccer team was selected to finish last in the Western Athletic Conference coaches' preseason poll.
I'll kick off this week's ruminations with another report on how local racers are doing out of town.
Justion Barber of the Carson Tigersharks has qualified for the United States National Championships at the Janet Evans Invitational in Los Angeles.
Nate Reno had two hits, including a home run, Konrad Perkins went 3-for-4, Casey Good and Kyle Stone each went 2-for-3 and Jonathan Singer added a hit.
Ryan Henry's two-run home run capped a four-run rally in the eighth inning as the Carson Cardinals baseball team was able to pull out a 13-9 win over Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday in the Walla Walla (Wash.) Senior Legion Tournament.
Roger Heath says he has respect for anyone who completes any part of the Tour of the California Alps endurance bicycle ride in Alpine County.
Justin Barber and Ryan Costella continued to have outstanding efforts for the Carson Tigersharks in swimming at the Janet Evans Invitational on the campus of USC in Los Angeles.
The Carson Cardinals baseball team sustained two hard luck losses on Friday at the Walla Walla (Wash.) Senior Legion Tournament.
But Reno junior welterweight Roman Polak didn't coin the term because he's a boxer. In fact, it wasn't just a phrase to him, it was a way of life.
Champion Motor Speedway on Saturday will feature Scholtzskys Nite presented by Carson City Toyota with the return of the Les Schwab S'CoolBus thrill rides for all Kids Klub members.
After last year's tournament, and the one before that, and the one before that, it was obvious the American Century Championship needed a change.
RENO -- After being a part of what he considers one of the best games he's even seen, Carson American coach Jim Blueberg thinks he might need several pots of coffee this afternoon.
RENO -- It was Greg Hart's turn to win the tree topping event Friday at the Great Outdoor Games at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
Once in a while you go back to an old trail for a variety of reasons, in this case to checkout the knee that was operated on last November.
Carson's Jake Rasner pitched a one-hitter and struck out 10 to lead the Reno Aces to a 4-1 win over Austin, Texas in a national tournament in Georgia. The Aces went 1-2 in their first day of the event.
Jason Alcasas pitched a four-hit shutout to lead the Carson Cardinals to a win over the Whalley Chiefs of British Columbia, Canada in their opener of the Walla Walla (Wash.) Senior Legion Tournament.
Justin Barber had an outstanding showing for the Carson Tigersharks in the 800-meter freestyle during the Janet Evans Invitational in swimming on Thursday in Los Angeles.
The Carson Sharks 12 and under softball team went down to the wire with Fallon for the title at the National Softball Assocation State Championships held last weekend at Edmonds Sports Complex.
RENO -- It was a family affair Thursday at the opening day of the Great Outdoor Games at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, especially for one from New Zealand.
Mt. View Park Pond in Yerington: 302 rainbow trout, 10 inches in length.
Carson High's Willie Bowman hit two three-run home runs during a doubleheader to help lead the Sierra Sun Devils to a sweep over San Luis Opispo at Wooster. The Sun Devils won 5-2 and 9-2.
Cameron Leck had two hits and an RBI to help lead the Carson Cardinals to a 9-7 win over the Ridgecrest Desert Dawgs on Wednesday.
The last day to register for the upcoming Carson City Recreation Department's men's and women's softball season is today.
The Capital City Volleyball Club's 15 and under gold team recently placed 67th out of 330 clubs in the 16 and under division at the Volleyball Festival in Sacramento.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in filling that vacancy.
The picnics are held at Mills Park on the third Tuesday of the month for the months of June, July, August and September.
The class is geared for entry level fly anglers. NDOW will demonstrate techniques for fishing moving water and still water
RENO -- Washoe came into the 2003 District I Little League Tournament as the team to beat. Carson American coach Jim Blueberg quickly found out why.
According to Warner Anderson, trail boss for the trip, the Henness Pass Route, believed to be designed by Patrick Henness in 1849 or 1850, was constructed as a toll road, passable for wagons.
Yerington middleweight Jesse Brinkley has a funny way of expressing his self-confidence.
There are no winners. Just the personal satisfaction of completing one of the toughest tests there is in endurance cycling.
Dave Waldron recently fired a hole-in-one at Thunder Canyon Country Club. Waldron used a 3-iron to fire his ace on the 176-yard sixth hole.
Aaron Heberger of the Carson City Rodeo Club helped Nevada place fourth in the Silver State Rodeo held this past weekend in Fallon.
Most golfers are familiar with the phrase swing plane yet few have a clear picture of the correct swing plane. One of the reasons for this is the term like so many others related to the golf swing is misleading
A smile crossed Sharon O'Keefe's face as she reflected on memories of her mother, Jackie Giorgi, long-time educator and coach at Coleville High School who passed away on June 22 in Carson City.
The Fuego (12-4) are now three points ahead of the second-place Orange County Blue Star, who beat Southern California 2-1 on Thursday to move into a tie for first place with Fresno.
Mike Fretz and Mary Coordt, two runners who know a thing or two about fast times, were record-setters at the annual Firecracker 10K and 2-mile fun run Friday morning.
Friday, as you all know, was July 4, a day connected with being lazy.
For those who thought they saw some fireworks Friday night, the real deal takes place at Reno-Fernley Raceway tonight when the second annual Top Gun Celebrity Race is held to benefit the Brian Sweeney Fund.
Today was the beginning of another week of training. This is the fifth week of training camp for me. In case you thought this week and a half in Big Bear is all the training I'm doing,
Since the third time wasn't a charm against the Fresno Fuego, maybe the fourth time will be for the Nevada Wonders.
Lauren Costella, Justin Barber and Tara Theilemann were all named as high school All-Americans.
Silver Lake is located about 60 miles south of Carson City, via a combination of U.S. 395, Nevada S.R. 88 and California S.R. 88.
Take U.S. 395 north to Reno. In Reno, take I-80 west toward Truckee, Calif. A few miles east of Truckee, take the Boca Reservoir/Stampede Reservoir Exit.
The Carson Cardinals had an impressive showing this past weekend, taking two-of-three against the Ridgecrest Red Dawgs, a team that features several players from Cerro Coso Community College.
The Price family had another good day Saturday in the Super Outlaw Karts of Nevada's first night race of the 2003 season at Thunderbowl Speedway.
Those who are looking for a challenging sport that won't put a huge dent in their pocketbook should look to trying archery.
MINDEN -- Douglas American Legion coach John Glover summed it up perfectly.
The Carson City Municipal Golf Corporation, also known as CCMGC, announced the appointment of Hi Jeppson as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Consistent putting is achieved through controlling the distance and line of your putts. Some simple drills and adjustments can improve your putting quickly.
Ryan Bertucci, who will be a sophomore at Douglas High, will be competing for a berth in the National Junior Olympics Regional Championships on July 12 at Fresno State University.
After just three weeks of training, 16-year-old David
Champion Motor Speedway will suspend all racing classes July 26 -- for one night only -- to present a Pro Monster Truck Racing Association show.
Two local racers were winners this past weekend at the sixth annual GoodGuys West Coast Hot Rod Happenin' drag races in Pomona, Calif.
Big Bear, Calif. -- Saturday, June 28. Day six.
Even when he was a 12-year-old playing for Washoe Little League, you could tell Steve Lerud was going to be a special player.
