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Tribune file photo — First-year SSHS girls hoops coach Art Cardenas and his Cougars program are offering a youth camp next month.
SSHS girls hoops program to host summer camp
First-year Spanish Springs girls basketball coach Art Cardenas is gearing up to host a summer basketball camp.
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Sparks players eager to hit big stage at Sertoma Classic
There’s not much crossover action between classes in high school football in northern Nevada. Football is the one sport where the greater size of the school can create an advantage on the playing field.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne - Spanish Springs' Brooke Selvaggio (with ball) looks for a runner while elevating in the lane. Reed's Brooke Cervantes (in yellow) defends the action.
Summer league keeps girls prep hoop teams competing
Opportunities for high school girls basketball teams to compete in the summer are shrinking. Long gone are summer tournaments at Reno, North Valleys and Carson. Multiple summer jamborees formerly hosted at Spanish Springs are no longer available either.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne -- Former Reed standout Devin Gray looks for running room during Tuesday's Sertoma Classic practice with his Silver squad teammates.
Reed, Spanish Springs well represented on Sertoma's Silver team
Once high school students donned their caps and gowns for graduation, the paths for their futures started diverging greatly. That includes northern Nevada’s top football players, who will come together one last time Friday night at Damonte Ranch High School.
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Carson City drubs Sparks Centennial Hooligans
After downing South Tahoe, 7-2, Monday in the opener of the District 1 Hooligans Tournament, Sparks Centennial was looking to stay undefeated in round robin action Tuesday night at South Valleys Regional Sports Complex.
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Phillies hold off Nationals, win Cal Ripken League's Majors ...
The Phillies capped off an undefeated spring season by knocking off the Nationals 4-2 in the championship game of the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken League's Majors Tournament Monday night.
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela - A golfer swings into action at WildCreek Golf Course Monday morning. Officials there believe the Sparks course is in as good condition as it’s been in a long time.
Officials at WildCreek, Kiley Links excited for summer golf ...
The official start of summer is just days away, and a pair of local golf courses are hoping local and visiting golfers alike are ready to hit the links.
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Tribune photo by Dan McGee — The course at Honey Lake Motocross Park included this water hazard or mud bowl. On his way to winning the Expert race Sunday, Reece Honea splashes his way through it during an early lap of the two-hour long event.
MRANN ends spring season at Honey Lake
The desert racers that compete in MRANN ended their spring season with the 4th annual "Go Big or Go Home, Corey Herring Memorial European Scrambles." It's becoming a Father's Day weekend tradition and once again the venue was the Honey Lake Motocross Park.
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Summer baseball programs provide good experience
Local high school kids might have a shorter summer vacation, but summer baseball squads are getting in as much action as usual.
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Tribune file photo - Jordy Gallimore honed her tennis skills during a lesson offered last summer by the Sparks Parks and Rec. Department.
Sparks Parks and Rec. offers summer youth programming
Washoe County schools are set to open the new school year on Aug. 12. That shortens the summer up by a few weeks for local kids, but it has not cut back on summer programming offered by the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department. Parks and Rec. staff began planning in January for programming opportunities this summer. It's activity guide was mailed to homes in March and is available on-line.
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Contributed photo -- Anthony Ocegueda, an incoming freshman at Reed, recently won the 1,500 meters in the 13-14 boys division at the Pacific Association Track and Field Youth Championships in Rocklin, Calif.
Future Reed Raider shines at Track & Field Youth Championships
The Reed track and field team traditionally has strong sprinters and solid athletes in the field events. Distance is the one area the Raiders tend to lack depth.
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Skaters hope to "Make the Grade"
On June 22, Mira Loma Skate Park will be home to the 2nd Annual “Making the Grade” Scholastic & Amateur Skate Contest.
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Tribune photo by Dan Eckles - Veteran Spanish Springs teacher and coach Brian Thompson will take on a new challenge this fall. He’ll head up the Cougars boys tennis program. Thompson is looking to recruit athletes from other sports to fill out his roster.
Thompson takes over SSHS boys tennis
Some local high school tennis programs have a revolving door to the head coach’s office, but that has not been the case at Spanish Springs.
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Phillies stay perfect, win Cal Ripken AAA tourney
Zach Harbart and Donovan Ratfield combined on a four-hitter, leading their Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the Brewers in the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken League's AAA tournament championship game Thursday night.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne -- Tiger third baseman Zack Root attemps to put a tag on a sliding Red Sox baserunner during the Tigers' 6-4 win in the Majors championship at GERP Tuesday night.
Tigers take down Red Sox in SCLL Majors championship
The Red Sox outscored its first two opponents of the Sparks Centennial City Tournament by a 16-2 margin, setting up a matchup with the Tigers for the Majors championship.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne - Natasha Prince was all smiles running toward first base during her Challengers exhibition game Tuesday night at GERP.
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There may be some things that special needs children will never do. But it's a good thing there are people like Kathy Crawford around. She's one of those special people who make sure we don't put up barriers if we don't need to.
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Dash for Dads promotes prostate cancer awareness
A year ago, Dash for Dads became a reality in the Truckee Meadows. Now, for some, it may be becoming a necessity. Dash for Dads, a running event aimed at promoting prostate cancer awareness, will take place Sunday morning at the Sparks Marina.
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Tribune photo by Dan McGee — Payton Ayers whizzes past Anthony Guerra Jr. to win Sunday's 250cc Outlaw Kart feature at Rattlesnake Raceway. The Amsoil Northern Nevada Outlaw Karts were part of this year's Octane Fest in Fallon.
Speed, color and burning rubber at Octane Fest
Octane Fest rolled into Fallon for its annual three-day visit of horsepower, color and speed. A car show, Outlaw Kart racing, Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross and the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series were all part of the show.
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Tribune photo by John Byrne -- Reed football coach Ernie Howren talks with his players at the conclusion of the team's first football camp Sunday. The Raiders capped the camp with JV and varsity scrimmages that were open to fans.
Reed football concludes first camp with Blue-Gold games
Reed football fans got a special treat Sunday if they dared leave the comforts of an air conditioned house.
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Sparks Centenial welcomes Challenger Division Tuesday
Sparks Centennial Little League championships will all be up for grabs Tuesday night at Golden Eagle Regional Park. But on Field 1 at 5:30 p.m., there is one game that will receive special attention.
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