RENO — Brian Polian summed up the Nevada Wolf Pack’s 28-23 season-ending loss to the BYU Cougars on Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium in one succinct sentence.
DAYTON — For 16 minutes, Bernardo Macias was in mid-season form, and Wooster was helpless to stop him.
Kathryn Rooney Lane passed away on November 1, 2013 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Hobson, Montana to Frank and Mary Jane Rooney. Kay was a kind and loving mother, sister, wife and friend. She was proud to say that she was a “Rosie the Riveter” in Tacoma Washington during WW II. She was also a waitress and a homemaker. She resided in Belgrade, Montana and Carson City most of her adult life.
I’m going to borrow a device from the Appeal’s editorial page and hand out some silver dollars and wooden nickels in the wake of the 2013 racing season.
RENO — Kyle Van Noy can’t wait to put on a show for his friends and family back home in Reno this weekend.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is better than it was a year ago. Honest. Yes, you might not see it yet. They are, after all, just 2-2 against a soft schedule and could very well be 0-4 if not for two lucky wins on the road against bad teams.
Since Blair Roman took the reins, the Carson High football program has turned into one of the best in Northern Nevada.
One thing about Nate Tolbert: He has high hopes every year, and this year’s goal is a huge one.
The name Paul Carter is synonymous with Carson High School wrestling.
DAYTON — Ben Halverson has a monumental job ahead of him as Dayton’s new girls basketball coach.
DAYTON — One thing is certain, there is nowhere to go but up for the Dayton High boys basketball team.
RENO — Brandon Wimberly is already thinking about his future.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack played the role of the gracious host Sunday afternoon.
LANDOVER, Md. — If Colin Kaepernick and Robert Griffin III have become the future of football suddenly put on hold, consider Kaepernick the one more likely to get going again.
OAKLAND, Calif. — With starting quarterback Jake Locker out for the season and Tennessee having lost five of six games, the playoffs seemed a distant hope for the Titans.
The Mountain West Conference is in great shape to fill all six of its bowl slots this year, and could even have seven bowl-eligible teams by the end of the month.
OAKLAND, Calif. — A game between two teams struggling to stay on the fringe of the playoff race rarely generates much interest outside the home markets.
Ten years ago, Carson High might have considered Friday’s heartbreaking 47-39 regional-final loss to Reed a moral victory.
WASHINGTON — The “What’s up with Colin Kaepernick?” talk becomes all relative when compared to the trials and tribulations of his counterpart in the nation’s capital.
RENO — Fallon’s hopes of a Division I-A state title was squashed Saturday as Faith Lutheran blanked the Greenwave, 17-0, at Damonte Ranch.
RENO — If Joey Thurman had any eligibility left after this season, he might petition coach Blair Roman to play some quarterback.
Congratulations to NASCAR’s newly crowned champions.
Down by one with 2.4 seconds to go? That’s Deonte Burton time.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is better than it was a year ago.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team wants nothing more than to establish its dominance at Lawlor Events Center once again.
DAYTON — As expected, outside hitter Madi Foley and running back Austin Fletcher walked away with big awards at the recent Division 1A all-league meetings.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh called his players together Thursday and talked to them about writing a new story.
Joplin, MO - Mrs. Louise (Nunn) Cox, 90, resident of Joplin, MO died Friday, November 01, 2013 after a long battle with congestive heart disease just 3 weeks before her 91st birthday.
Brady Rivera has found a new home, and he’s loving it.
Archie Eugene Bowen, 84, of Carson City, passed away on November 18, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley.
Emma Del Myers, 91 of Carson City, passed away on November 17, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements (775) 888-6800.
Richard Leonard Monson Sr., 83, of Gardnerville, passed away on November 16, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800.
Helen P. McKenzie, 63, passed away November 19, 2013 in Minden, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
Dorothea “Dottie” M. Radabaugh passed away November 18, 2013 at her home in Carson City, NV. Dottie was born November 16, 1920 in Marshallville, Ohio to Walter and Evelyn (Krites) Rupp.
Charles Orville Whitaker, 91, of Washington City, UT passed away on November 16, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin Stevens Funeral Home (435) 743-6363.
Gloria Belle Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed into her heavenly reward on November 16th, 2013 at The Lodge Assisted Living in Carson City. She was 88 years old. Born September 10th, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Addie Belle (Hunter) Wiest and William F. Wiest I, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, George A. Smith, her parents, sister Shirley (Wiest) Marshall and brother William F. Wiest II.
Mary Bradley, 61, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Ross, Burke and Knobel (775) 323-3154.
AJ Gutierrez, 12, recorded six top-10 finishes at the recent Nevada Short Course Championships sponsored by the Boulder City/Henderson swim team.
Carson High’s Miguel Ortiz was named the Sierra League’s top midfielder by league coaches.
Alan Cohen played football his freshman season, but it wasn’t the best of experiences.
In loving memory of Janet Carol Smith, who passed away on November 5, 2013.
Jimmy silently slipped away in the early morning hours on November 11, 2013. His sudden passing is deeply mourned by his wife, Diana; daughter, Deborah; grand-daughter, Elizabeth (Brian) Allen; and grandson, James Striplin Jr. He was preceded in death by his son, James Weaver in 1986.
Adalane “Jackie” Sandes, 85, passed away November 17, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
SSgt Michael Landis, passed away in Tampa, Florida on November 13, 2013. Mike was born in Fallon November 9, 1986. He attended schools in Churchill County, graduating from Churchill County High School in 2005. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2006. He has done extensive traveling throughout his enlistment and received numerous medals.
David T. Schultz, 71, of Washoe Valley, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
HOUSTON — Oakland rookie Matt McGloin was so good in a victory over the Houston Texans that it raised questions about whether Terrelle Pryor will get his job back when he’s healthy.
Carson and Reed collide in the NIAA Division I regional final Friday night at 7 p.m. at Damonte Ranch High School coming off impressive wins.
Marie Pauline Edwards, 96, of Minden, Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services.
Hannah Glenn, 96 of Gardnerville, passed away on November 17, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. (775) 888-6800.
Opal Marie Monson, 77 of Gardnerville Nv, passed away on November 16,2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800
Antoinette Marie Mead, 72 of Gardnerville, passed away on November 11, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. (775) 888-6800.
Everett Chucko Williams, 80, passed away on November 10, 2013 at his home in Carson City. Chucko was born January 13, 1933 in Schurz, NV to Murphy Williams and Mamie Jones Williams.
William Elton Davies, 68, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2013, surrounded by his loving wife and family at John Muir Medical Center in Concord, California.
Howard J. Spreeman passed away at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on October 16, 2013. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin and grew up on a farm near a small local airport which started the dream of Howard becoming an aviator.
Dwayne “Doc” Cottom, 74, of Carson City, passed away October 22, 2013. Doc was born May 12, 1939 in Cherryvale, Kansas to Homer Eugene and Marjorie (Hileman) Cottom.
Adam was born in Knox, North Dakota to Theresa (Keller) and Adam Miltenberger. Adam was the youngest of 6 children. Brothers, Walt, Julius, and Joe. Sisters, Kathryn and Marie.
Mary L. Lutz, 71, passed away November 16, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
It was just a normal Wednesday morning at the Appeal. As per my custom, I started checking the various wire files to see what might make the Thursday paper.
Carson High’s girls soccer team found out first hand why Arbor View has become arguably the best program in Southern Nevada.
HENDERSON — Dayton High’s Cinderella season came to a close Saturday afternoon, one win short of winning the school’s second state volleyball crown.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football season is no longer in a seemingly never-ending downward spiral.
When it came time to make a big play, Carson’s defense came through in a big way.
The Dayton volleyball team cruised into the state finals with a three-game sweep over Boulder City Friday afternoon in Henderson.
Every week it seems that Carson unveils a trick play, and Friday was no exception.
RENO — Brian Polian hopes his Nevada Wolf Pack football team learned a valuable lesson this year.
Champions in all three of NASCAR’s touring divisions will be crowned this weekend at Homestead.
A picture-perfect play vaulted Carson High’s girls soccer team into the NIAA Division I finals.
For much of the season, tight end Chase Blueberg was the forgotten man in the Carson High offense.
The word chemistry usually drums up thoughts of science, but you hear the word more and more from athletic coaches at all levels.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack football program needs to learn a lesson from Northern Illinois and Fresno State. College football, especially for mediocre programs in mediocre conferences, is all about scheduling.
Lorraine Joan Pepi, 87, of Carson City, Nevada died October 3, 2013 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Milton Owen Lott, age 77, passed away at his home in Gillman Springs, NV on Nov. 11, 2013. He was born on October 18, 1936 in Ucon, Idaho to Alonzo (Lon) and Ruby Anderson Lott. Together with his wife Judy they owned and operated their own Trucking Company. Milton was preceded in death by his eldest son, Mark Lott.
Lynn Palma Barbagallo Phalan, 71 years old, wife of James Phalan died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Lynn was born September 28, 1942 in Pittsburg, California.
Carson High’s Jennifer Purcell and Dayton High’s Madi Foley are in the upper echelon of their respective sports, and now they are going to be together at the University of Nevada.
RENO — Brandon Wimberly knows what he means to the Nevada Wolf Pack football team.
One of Coach D.J. Whittemore’s main goals each season is to find a home at the next level for each of his Western Nevada College sophomore baseball players.
She’s baaaaaaaaaaaack. Senior midfielder Kiahna Pimental has been cooling her heels on the bench the last couple of weeks because of grade problems, but after satisfying her academic issues, she is expected to be in the starting lineup when Carson, 12-3-4, hosts Coronado, 15-1-4, in the Division I state semifinals Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Everett “Chucko” Williams, 80, passed away on November 10, 2013 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home. (775) 882-2644.
Donald Oliver Moore passed peacefully away on November 10, 2013. Donald was born July 18, 1930, in Astoria , Oregon, to Ray A and Deliah (Hoffnagle) Moore.
Peggy Mitchell passed away peacefully in Washoe Valley, NV, at her home of 50 years.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With his penchant for poetry, Todd Christensen never fit the Raiders’ renegade mold. But that didn’t keep him from becoming one of the team’s best all-time tight ends.
Carson High’s Heather Evans was selected to the all-Sierra League second team and Division I regional second team for girls golf.
As Carson High’s only starting sophomore, Asa Carter has made his presence felt on both defense and special teams this season.
Florida State took firm hold of second place in the BCS standings behind top-ranked Alabama and grabbed the inside track to the national championship game.
Eve left us peacefully in her home in Carson City to be with the Lord on Friday morning October 25, 2013. She was dearly loved by everyone. Her joy will be with us forever.
Alice M. Gasswint, 64 passed away on October 31, 2013 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home (775) 882 - 2644.
Larena F. Burns, 99, passed away on October 29, 2013 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home. (775) 882 - 2644.
BROWNING, George Richard, 79 of Tequesta, Florida and of Carson City, NV passed away on November 6, 2013 in Tequesta.
Phyllis Conerby, 85, a Carson City resident, passed away on November 8, 2013. FitzHenry’s Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.
Anna Cunningham passed away peacefully on November 4, 2013 at the age of 81. She has gone to reunite with her devoted husband George Cunningham.
Donald (Don) Horace Boardman passed away at home on November 4, 2013 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Martha Griffin passed away at her home in Smith Valley to be with our Lord and many loved ones that had gone before her on Thursday evening, November 7, 2013.
It was nice to see the Carson High offense have an impressive game in its playoff victory Friday night.
DAYTON — The seventh game of a World Series. The NCAA Final Four. The seventh game of the NBA Championship.
RENO — As advertised, the NIAA Division I state girls cross country race on Saturday was a closely contested affair.
RENO — As the final whistle sounded, Carson High’s Josilyn Daggs dropped to her knees in frustration, knowing the goal of repeating as regional champions was gone.
FOOTBALL Blake Plattsmier (Carson-Stetson University): Redshirting this year.
After a year of steadily declining health, Edell Maurice Anglin, 74, a 40 - year resident of Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas, moved to his permanent heavenly address when his heart stopped unexpectedly at a hospital in Sacramento.
When: 9 a.m. Today Where: Rancho San Rafael Park Division I preview GIRLS:
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack seemingly did everything but win the basketball game Friday night.
Brian Polian is hoping the power of positive thinking pulls his Nevada Wolf Pack football team out of its losing streak.
Despite his record of four wins at Phoenix, NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson must be haunted by recent history.
Carson High didn’t get many second-half stops Friday night, but it got two when it needed them the most.
Lynda passed away at her home in Gardnerville on October 28th, 2013 after a 2 year battle with Leukemia. She was born to the late Lorraine and Carl Spanner on December 23, 1943 in Greeley, Colorado.
RENO — Deonte Burton has already noticed a big difference in this year’s Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team compared to last year.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning...If you believe that Richie Incognito is the only bully in the NFL, well, go get your juice boxes and orange slices and get out to your daughter’s soccer game before the other mommies and daddies get upset.
RENO — Carson High’s goal of a second straight state soccer appearance was thwarted by Spanish Springs.
Born 24th of September 1935 Shamrock, Oklahoma
Calvin Lester Jones, 88 of Carson City, passed away on November 4, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements (775) 888-6800.
RENO — For the third straight year, Carson High’s girls soccer team has qualified for the NIAA state playoffs.
The stretch run starts for both Aaron Cowee and the Carson High Senators on Friday night.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack football team has just one more opportunity to win a game on the road this season.
Thomas V. Martin, long time Carson City resident, 67 years old, passed away on November 4, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Truckee Meadows Funeral Home in Reno.
John R. Greene, 59, passed away October 25, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
By the time Friday’s playoff game against Spanish Springs rolls around, members of the Carson High defensive unit will hear and see a lot of Cougars QB Hunter Fralick.
SPARKS — Beating Spanish Springs is tough when you’re at full strength. When you are minus three players, two of whom play significant minutes, that task becomes impossible.
On the strength of two Cristian Hernandez goals and pressure defense, Carson High’s boys soccer team has survived to play another day.
The Carson City Raiders Booster’s Club annual fundraiser and auction is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Carson Lanes Eleventh Frame Lounge.
John L. Wood, 64, passed November 1st surrounded by his loving wife and sons, as well as his brother and sister-in-law, at their home in Kingston, NV. John was born in Bishop, Ca. July 21, 1949, and moved to Carson City in 1957, graduating from Carson High School in 1967.
Paul Alan Laird passed away at his home on November 1, 2013 after a two- year battle with brain cancer. Paul was born at Carson Tahoe Hospital on May 3, 1966 and attended Carson City schools, graduating from Carson High School and from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.
Born in Sacramento, CA, raised in Weimar, CA and lived in Fallon, NV. Ricky had the biggest heart and was true to everyone. He worked as a carpenter, at WalMart and finally ended up driving a water truck for the family business.
Elinor Patricia Zito, loving wife, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Hospital on October 30, 2013.
PLEASE JOIN US IN A CELEBRATION OF LIFE for John McSweeney at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Carson City on Saturday, November 9th. The celebration will be from 5 pm to 9 pm with appetizers and desserts provided.
School: Carson High School. Sport: Cross country.
Phaedra K. Bonaccorsi, 74, passed away on October 30, 2013 in Carson City. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home (775) 882-2644.
Kathleen A. Rose, 73, passed away on November 1, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
Elli, (Eleanor Gansberg) Nielson, 70, of Carson City, passed away October 29, 2013 after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Kam Yin Lau, 62 of Silver Springs, Nevada passed away on October 30, 2013. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800.
Mauricio J. Polack, 49, passed away October 21, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
Born in Reno at Washoe Medical Center in 1939 to Bud and Alva of Carson City.
Marie O. Walters, 84, passed away October 26, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766.
Finishing the close ones. That’s the difference between this year’s Carson High football team and last year’s edition.
Adam Shoaf doesn’t have a goal this season and he might have one or two assists, but he’s one of Carson High’s most valuable soccer players.
Josilyn Daggs remembers it well, and that’s not surprising. Serious knee injuries tend to stay in the memory bank.
RENO — Out of respect for injured teammate Alex Drozdoff, members of the Carson High girls cross country team wrote “I run for Alex” on their legs, and then they went out and qualified for next week’s NIAA State Championships.
Carson High’s JV football team topped Douglas, 46-15, Thursday night to win the league title with a perfect 4-0 record.
RENO — Marqueze Coleman has been anxiously awaiting Monday night for nearly eight months.
FRESNO, Calif. — Derek Carr threw for 487 yards to break the Fresno State career passing record and lead the 16th-ranked Bulldogs to eight straight wins to open the season for the first time since 1989 with a 41-23 victory over Nevada on Saturday night.
Greg “Goatee” Hoffman, 65, passed away at his home with his wife, Evie, by his side on September 23, 2013.
Dr. Kent Douglas Redwine passed away on October 12, 2013. He was born in Glendale, CA to Malcolm and Clarabelle Redwine. He relocated to Carson City in 1974. Kent received a heart transplant in October 1986 which enabled him to obtained his BS and Ph.d in Chemistry from UNR, enjoy numerous motorcycle rides and travel to many countries around the world. His greatest accomplishments in life were his children, Nicholas and Rhianna and his grandchildren.
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive Formula One driving championship in India last Sunday in what was probably the last Indian Grand Prix.
MINDEN — On a night when Carson High’s offense struggled, the defense stepped it up in a major way.
The Fresno State Bulldogs are what the Nevada Wolf Pack football team wants to be when it grows up.
Fernley brought its “A” game to Dayton Friday night, running up 38 points in the first half en route to a 52-21 win.
MINDEN — In a season that has produced a number of highlights, the Douglas defense may have enjoyed its finest game of the season on Friday night.
Duane Lynn Snyder of Carson City, Nevada passed away at his home on October 16, 2013 following a brief hospitalization. Burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery in Carson City and a memorial service will be held at Carson Masonic Lodge No. 1 at a future date. Autumn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MINDEN — Quickness coupled with timely plays at opportune moments on Thursday night were the difference for the Carson High volleyball team in its victory against Douglas in the regular-season finale for both schools.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... Brian Polian might have to make some very difficult decisions once this Nevada Wolf Pack football season is over. We’ve said all along that Polian’s success or failure in his career would depend upon the performance of his assistants.
DAYTON — Eyes on the prize. The prize for Dayton High’s football team is the final spot in the 1A playoffs if it can knock off Fernley in the regular-season finale for both schools today at Dayton. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.
