RENO – Josefina Ortiz-Osty is 1-for-1.
Josefina Ortiz-Osty, coming off a fourth-place finish at last week’s Sierra League Championships, leads Carson High into today’s NIAA Division 1 Regionals at Rancho San Rafael Park.
RENO — The night before Halloween was one big treat for the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team.
MINDEN — Prior to Thursday’s game, Carson coach Blair Roman raved about Douglas quarterback Bryce James.
Rogelio Herrera has gone from playing indoor soccer to becoming one of the most skilled offensive players in northern Nevada in just a few short years.
It was a different Isabella Wakeling that stepped on the soccer field this year. She wasn’t an unsure freshman. She was a confident sophomore.
The battle for the Sprint Cup Championship is providing all the drama NASCAR could hope for, even if it provided some of it itself at Talladega
MINDEN — The explosiveness of Abel Carter and the entire Carson High offense was front and center Thursday night.
MINDEN — Greg Wallace set the tone for Thursday’s game when he ripped off a 21-yard run, and followed it with a 9-yard burst.
DAYTON — Dayton’s trying season ended with a touchdown Thursday.
MINDEN — Twenty wins represents a successful season for most high school teams in any sport.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... Nevada Wolf Pack basketball is about to embark on one of its most interesting, fascinating and likely most successful eras in its long history.
DAYTON — The Dayton volleyball team will go into its league tournament on a high note after winning two matches to end the regular season.
It irked many students when Dayton hired Tom Eck — the school’s night custodian — as the head football coach in May.
The Eric Musselman era hasn’t exactly been a whole lot of fun for the Nevada Wolf Pack players so far.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Had 4 carries for 8 yards in 63-21 loss to S. Oregon. Dylan Sawyers (Carson-Feather River): Had 3 catches for 13 yards and 4 tackles in 44-14 loss to American River.
MINDEN — Payback was on the minds of the Carson Senators Wednesday in their Sierra League boys soccer regular season-ending contest against arch rival Douglas.
MINDEN — With the Sierra League championship hanging in the balance on Tuesday, opportunity presented itself to the Carson High girls soccer team early in the second half.
It was a Senior Night anybody associated with Carson High volleyball won’t soon forget for several reasons.
Carson High (7-1 and 3-0) goes for another undefeated Sierra League season when it visits Douglas Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Sierra Lutheran knocked off Hawthorne 25-20, 25-9, 19-25 and 25-23 in a Division IV volleyball match Tuesday night.
RENO — One of the smallest players on the roster came up with arguably the biggest play of the Nevada Wolf Pack’s 30-20 victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium.
RENO — One of the smallest players on the roster came up with arguably the biggest play of the Nevada Wolf Pack’s 30-20 victory over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium.
If you have been involved in youth or community sports in Carson City the last 10 years, Kyme Brown is a familiar name.
Carson High’s boys soccer team wrapped up second place in the Sierra League and a first-round home game in the upcoming regional playoffs by virtue of its easy 8-1 win over Bishop Manogue Saturday afternoon at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
Carson High kept its hold on first place in the Sierra League with a tough 2-0 win over Bishop Manogue Saturday morning at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
TRUCKEE, Calif. — You can feel it in the air. No, not the cold, snow-summoning temperatures — not yet.
DAYTON — It was déjà vu for a Dayton offense seeking its first points on the season.
RENO — Three touchdowns within a span of four minutes in the first quarter on Friday night put Damonte Ranch on track to a 68-21 Sierra League football victory against Douglas.
RENO — Carson High’s volleyball team didn’t dwell long on Thursday’s sweep against Galena.
Matt Kenseth came close to locking into the Eliminator Round of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship at Kansas last Sunday.
Brian Polian is hoping his Nevada Wolf Pack football team listens to him this week.
DAYTON — Randall Hutchison, Orlando, Fla., eagled the 18th and final hole for a 2-under par 70 and 19-under 269 total to lead 26 qualifiers who advanced from Web.com Tour Q-School at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Ben Geyer, Arbuckle, Calif., shot a 5-under 67 that equaled the low round of the day to finish second at 17-under 271.
DAYTON — Dayton heads home to finish a galling season.
DAYTON — Randall Hutchison, Orlando, Fla., tied the course record Thursday with a 10-under par 62 to take a two-stroke lead with a 17-under 199 total after 54-holes of Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Second round leader Nick Delio, Valencia, Calif., carded a 6-under 66 for second with a 15-under 201 total.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning...It’s not Brian Polian’s fault.
It was a different Johnny Barahona who took the field for Carson High this year, and coach Blair Roman was quick to notice.
RENO — When Carson High met Galena on Wednesday, injuries stopped coach Michael Alvarez from putting his best lineup on the field.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Had seven carries for 12 yards last week. Dylan Sawyers (Carson-Feather River): Had 1 rush for 0 yards and four catches for 38 yards. He also had three tackles in 62-13 loss to Butte.
Thaddeus “Todd” Marvin Smith died in his home on October 12, 2015 in Fallon, Nevada due to his many illnesses.He was 45. Todd was born on May 21, 1970 in Reno, Nevada to his parents, Gerald and Janay Smith. He graduated from White Pine County High School in 1988.
With two quality opponents on the schedule next week, Carson needed an easy night on the court.
Audrey Shell of Fallon, NV passed peacefully in Banner Churchill Hospital after living to the age of 89 years. She was born in Kentucky to Robert and Martha Childers.
Charles Bose passed away on Tues. morning, Oct. 13. He was surrounded by the love of his family. His life will be celebrated at 4 pm on Fri. Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church at 1750 N. Mountain St. in Carson City, NV, 89703. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Kidz Camp at First Baptist.
Robert King, age 84 of Carson City, passed away on October 8th, 2015. A Celebration of his Life will be held on October 24th, at the Senior Center in Silver Springs at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to his favorite charity:
Frances was an initially reluctant but ultimately enthusiastic resident of Carson City for the past 12 years - greatly enjoying her friends and family, picnics at Lake Tahoe, Blue Lakes and other beautiful local settings, traveling with her travel club or family, especially to San Francisco, Mendocino and Honolulu, volunteering time with service organizations such as Food for Thought and taking classes on the history of Nevada, Carson City and interesting topics at WNC with her friends
Marian Sanderson Barnes passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital. Marian was born in Tecumsen, Michigan to Leona Sweet Sanderson and Clifford A. Sanderson. Her family moved to Bridgewater, MI in 1943. Here she met her future husband in a one room school house.
Casey Daniel Bess, age 39, passed away on October 8, 2015 at his home in Fernley, Nevada. He was born October 19, 1975 in Roseville, CA to Daniel Clark Bess and Rena Ree Burnett. Casey was raised in California, later moving to Nevada.
Angeline Mercedes Engle Hamm Clark, age, 89, passed away. She was a very loving and extraordinary mother. Married Henry Hamm June 18, 1946, born to this Union were twelve children. Henry died March 11th 1960. On May 5, 1962 she married Charles J. Clark.
Robert A. Miller passed away peacefully at his home at the young age of 94! Born in Detroit on 4 Jan 1921 he was the youngest of three sons (William, Thomas and Robert) of Andrew and Vera (Motherwell) Miller. Robert grew up during the Great Depression and was greatly influenced throughout his life by this tragic era and would remain a frugal man as a result.
Dewey Lee McCarty, Jr., 90, has been a Carson City resident for the past 51 years. Mr. McCarty died Oct. 6, 2015, in Carson City. He was born July 21, 1925 in Hermitage, MO to Dewey Sr. and Gladys McCarty.
Lorraine passed away at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, CA on August 11, 2015. Lorraine was born, in Stockton, on October 14, 1918 to Julius and Edith Defosset. She later met and married, Larnard Case, who would be her loving husband for 70 years
Anne was born to Michael and Anna O’Grady in New York on February 13th, 1916 and died peacefully at Home in Carson City, September 30th, 2015.
Charles John Morrow passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. harles was born March 26, 1928 in Pearl City, Illinois to Raymond Dale Morrow and Elizabeth Fugate
Nanette Tracy passed away after a long illness. She served as nurse in the US Army, retiring as a Major. She enjoyed life with a passion for dancing and traveling. She
Robert Ernest Truesdale, 87 of Stagecoach passed away on October 8, 2015. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Jean Marie Proctor Ross, age 90, of Milford, California, passed away quietly in her sleep on September 28, 2015, at the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada.
Andrew Nolan Douglas passed away at his residence in Fallon on October 6, 2015 with his family by his side. Drew was born on June 9, 1939 in Aledo, Illionis to Floyd and Grace Douglas.
Eugene R. Collins, 85, died October 5th, 2015 at his home in the loving care of family. Born in Dilley TX, he moved many times before settling down in Carson City, NV. Eugene and wife Florence called Carson City home for over 25 years and enjoyed the love and comfort of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
SPARKS — Kiefer Catron edged McQueen’s Mason Keach to win the individual junior varsity title at the season-ending Spanish Springs Invitational Tuesday at Golden Eagle Regional Park.
DAYTON —
Long time Fallon resident Geraldine “Geri” Washer passed away on October 15, 2015. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV 89406 775-423-8928.
Joan passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2015 in Hemet, CA at the age of 81. Joan was born and raised in the Kelso-Longview WA area and moved to San Diego as a young bride in 1954
Donald Myers Trimble passed away at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Donald was born January 17, 1939 in Reno, Nevada. He resided in Carson City for most of his adult life.
A Celebration of Life for Peggy Brown will be held on October 17, 2015 at 4:00 pm. in the Kings Canyon Meadows Club House at 177 Coventry Dr. Carson City, NV.
Paul Malone, 60, was born on Feb. 28, 1955 in Reno, NV to Norma Jean & Jack Malone. He departed this life on October 6, 2015 peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife, Lynnea Malone, his children, Angie Alvarado (Johnny), James
Laurie passed away September 28, 2015, in Fallon Nevada, where she and her husband Bill lived on their ranch. Laurie was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Vera Sauer and her brother Wayne Sauer, and is survived by her husband Bill, her children Brad (Denise Laxalt) Lingenfelter, Patty Julian, Julie (John Douglas) Lingenfelter, Jay (Patti) Lingenfelter, and Scott (Laura Traxler) Shepard, her twelve grandchildren Katerina, Cara, Marisa, Jesse L., Zoey, Jesse M., Dwyte, Steven, Kevin, Bob, Brett and Kristyn, great grandson Mason, and the many children of her heart who were in need of her special brand of love and care at various stages of their lives.
A celebration of life for Marie Amaral Warkentin will be held November 7, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with a luncheon to follow. Fallon Convention Center 100 Campus Way Fallon, NV 89406
Rhonda Marie Garaventa, 35, peacefully passed to be with the Lord on October 2, 2015, after a courageous battle with colon cancer, while surrounded by her family. Rhonda was born December 10, 1979, at St. Mary’s hospital in Reno, Nevada to Gary and Melody Garaventa and is the youngest of three daughters. She grew up in Eureka, Nevada, attended Eureka Elementary School and graduated from Eureka County High School. Rhonda continued her
Carson’s Jonathan DeLao (Navy JROTC) tries to put the juke on Douglas’ Patrick Kincheloe (Army JROTC) Saturday during a flag football game at Douglas High.
RENO – For the second time this year, the Carson boys soccer team gave Wooster everything it wanted and more.
DAYTON — When the PGA Tour changed the qualifying process in 2013 to make the Web.com Tour the primary avenue to PGA Tour membership, the move was met with surprise, concerns and speculation.
There has been a ton of talk about Jose Bautista’s bat flip this past week.
Senior Connor Pradere picked a great time to have the best game of his career.
Carson High got off to an ugly start by fumbling on its first two offensive plays.
RENO — Dayton played third-string quarterback Dylan Torgerson down 33-0 at Wooster on Friday.
When Blair Roman took the Carson High football coaching job in 2008, he wanted to build a competitive program and be a playoff team.
The rain-delayed final season points races at Fernley 95A Speedway last Friday night provided a couple of surprises, but most of the usual suspects took the checkered flags.
Carson High’s Taylor Saarem made a strong charge at a semifinal berth before falling in the quarterfinals in boys singles at the Northern Division I Championships.
RENO — Turnabout is fair play.
DAYTON — Seven games down. Zero points scored.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning... The Nevada Wolf Pack football team’s cupcake tour is now in full swing. The Harlem Globetrotters had a tougher schedule than the Pack somehow lucked into this year. Former heavyweight champ Joe Louis had his Bum of the Month Club.
The Nevada Wolf Pack and Wyoming Cowboys won’t exactly practice the art of deception on Saturday afternoon (1 p.m.) in Laramie, Wyo.
Justin Tschetter readily admits he’s had the Oct. 16 game against Galena circled on his calendar for a while.
RENO — Carson High got off to a sluggish start, but scored three unanswered goals to knock off Damonte Ranch, 3-1, Wednesday night in a Sierra League boys match.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Scored first collegiate TD on a 16-yard TD run last weekend. Had 6 carries for 23 yards.
It wasn’t a volleyball match for the faint of heart, but then again Douglas-Carson battles rarely are.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Lamar Odom, the former NBA star and reality TV personality embraced by teammates and fans alike for his humble approach to fame, was hospitalized Wednesday, his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian by his side, after being found unresponsive after spending four days in a Nevada brothel.
Eduardo Orozco ran for three touchdowns and caught a TD pass from Joz Foster to lead the Carson Jr. Pee-Wee football team to a 28-14 win over the Reno Wolf Pack over the weekend.
RENO — Lindy Lehman scored on a cross from Nahim Gutierrez in the opening minutes of the second half to break a scoreless tie and give Carson a 1-0 win over Damonte Ranch in a Sierra League girls soccer match Tuesday night.
When Alex Estrada was asked to move to defensive end by defensive coordinator Steve Dilley, the Carson High senior admitted he was apprehensive.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Charles Woodson and the Oakland defense kept putting the team in position to win only to see mistakes on offense and special teams do in the Raiders.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The San Francisco 49ers found their missing offense. They just missed finding the win column again.
Pete went home to the Lord, October 1, 2015. He was born November 11, 1949, in Inglewood, California, to Pete Jerry Caron and Ruth Elizabeth Kennedy Caron.
Gideon Verl Hendrix passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Fallon, Nevada he was 93. He was born on Christmas Eve 1921 in Lund, White Pine, Nevada, to Gideon Ray Hendrix and Thora Gardner. The first eight years of Verl’s life were spent in a remote part of Nye County, known as the Sunnyside Ranch.
In a slump? Who you gonna call?
RENO — Carson High has a veteran battle-tested team. Bishop Manogue is young, inexperienced and rebuilding.
RENO — Injuries continue to put a damper on Carson High’s 6-1 start.
RENO — Carson High junior quarterback Jace Keema got his first extended time under center in a non-blowout situation, and he passed with flying colors.
CLOVIS — Carson High’s cross country teams finished 15th and 29th repsectively in Division II at the pretigious Clovis Invitational Saturday.
The Nevada Wolf Pack feels like it just might have turned its season around on Saturday.
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Despite being outshot 15-2, the Douglas Tigers knocked off Carson, 1-0, Friday night at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex in a Sierra League boys soccer match.
RENO — Galena scored on a blocked punt and on a 64-yard run to put 21 first-quarter points on the scoreboard en route to a 56-17 Sierra League victory against Douglas Friday night.
Rain canceled the mains last Saturday night at Fernley 95A Speedway in the last points race of the season.
Andrew Nolan Douglas passed away at his residence in Fallon on October 6, 2015 with his family by his side. Drew was born on June 9, 1939 in Aledo, Illionis to Floyd and Grace Douglas.
RENO — Perennial powerhouse Reno hammered Carson, 15-3, Thursday afternoon in the Division I boys tennis team semifinals.
RENO — Anybody associated with high school volleyball in northern Nevada knows the road to the Division 1 state playoffs goes through Bishop Manogue this year.
After every game this season, Dayton’s first-year head coach Tom Eck says, “We’re improving.”
The Nevada Wolf Pack is tired of talking about the Fremont Cannon and the UNLV Rebels.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack football team is now in complete circle-the-wagons cliché mode. Everyone is out to get them.
At a shade more than 150 pounds, junior cornerback Spencer Rogers is Carson High’s smallest starting player.
RENO — Rogelio Herrera is on a scoring tear.
At 88 years young, there are two things to know about Louisa Vanderlinden. One, she’s enjoying life to the fullest. And, make no mistake about it, she’s still as competitive as ever.
FOOTBALL Blake Plattsmier (Carson, Stetson): No action last week. School reported he has left the program. Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): No game last week.
Carson High’s girls volleyball team did their best Jekyll & Hyde imitation against Galena Tuesday night at Morse Burley Gym
Steve Scharfe shot a net 64 to win Flight A at the Empire Ranch Senior Men’s Club stroke play event on Sept. 30.
When Connor Sievers showed up for football workouts this summer, Carson High head coach Blair Roman was surprised.
Richard Dennis Nollet was born on June 6, 1946 to Judd and Helen (Savage) Nollet in Tacoma, Washington. He is the oldest of six children: Brothers - Hal and Danny, and sisters - Joanne, Doris, and Cheryl. Rich was married to the love of his life, Deanna Kay, on August 4, 2001 and together they have six
Carl Francis “Fritz” Yeager (AKA the “Candy Man”) died October 2nd, 2015. Fritz was born January 19, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to Carl and Pearl Yeager. He was raised in Kansas City, where he met his wife of 62 years, Dorothy (nee Svetlecic)
Dorothy Lennon, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Carson City, on Monday, September 28, 2015. She was born in Vermont. She lived in Southern California until she moved to Carson City in 2001. She was an avid bingo player, and would like to wish all of her friends to win big bucks! At her request, no services will be held. Neptune Society is in charge of Arrangements.
Ann, 92, of Carson City, has changed her address for the last time. From now on, all her correspondence should be sent in care of the Pearly Gates. Born to Alvin E. Marchant and Alma Nelson Marchant in Spring Valley, MN, she earned her high school diploma there while serving as president of her senior class.
DeGene Kathryn Brooks passed away peacefully at regent Care center in Reno on September 28th. A memorial service is planned for October 10th, at First Presbyterian Church Carson City @ 11:00 am at 115 N. Division St. in Carson City, NV. 775-882-1032
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Carson High’s volleyball team concluded its first-ever appearance at the Nike Tournament of Champions by posting a 1-3 record on Saturday.
Carson High’s boys soccer team showed its resiliency Saturday afternoon against Galena.
By Joe Santoro For the Appeal The Fremont Cannon is on the move once again
Elijah Fajayan didn’t get many opportunities to carry the ball against Damonte Ranch, but he made the most of his chances.
MINDEN — Quarterback Bryce James and the Douglas Tigers drove 65 yards in eight plays to score the go-ahead touchdown with 30 seconds left to play in their 21-19 Homecoming victory against Bishop Manogue on Friday night.
WINNEMUCCA — One streak came to an end on Friday night, while another one continued.
For the first five weeks of the season, the Carson High offense has been top notch.
Carson High had gone no-huddle before, but unveiled a big dose of it Friday night in its 17-14 win over Damonte Ranch at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
It’s been a tough season for Dayton and Lowry as each squad seeks its first victory on the year at 7 p.m. today in Winnemucca.
George D. Workman passed away September 29, 2015 in Fallon. He was born October 14, 1933 in El Monte, CA to Edward and Wononia Harryman Workman. He married Launa Clevenger in 1952. He joined the National Guard and taught
Helen Dorothy Miller passed away at her home in Fallon Nevada. Helen was born June 3, 1932, in Salida Colorado. Helen owned the Wagon Wheel Bar.
There are no perfect words to express our thanks and gratitude to everyone for their love and compassion during our most difficult time. To Kelly Helton, thank you for the constant love, laughter, care and companionship you gave to Terry and for the smile you always put on his face.
Patty Wegman passed away on September 29, 2015. She was 73 years old. She was born to Homer and Hazel Bierbaum in Willamina, Oregon on January 23, 1942. Patty graduated from Reno High School in 1960 and continued to cherish many friendships.
RENO — The UNLV Rebels are willing to give the shirt off their back to bring the Fremont Cannon back to Las Vegas.
The much anticipated Sierra League boys soccer showdown between Carson and Wooster lived up to expectations and then some.
Jane Ellen Halcomb passed away peacefully at her home in Fallon on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Her death was very unexpected to her family and friends as she had not been ill. J
Patrick James Geary passed away at home on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Patrick was born in Tuscon, Arizona on August 10th, 1943. He was raised in Sacramento, CA and graduated High School from Bishop Armstrong. Patrick moved to Reno Nevada in 1965 to attend University of Nevada Reno, in 1966 he purchased Incline Glass Inc for 45 years he was the glass man with an attitude.
A year ago, Joe Nelson had his coming-out party in the Sierra League opener against Damonte Ranch.
