RENO — Carson High is losing the battle to host a first-round playoff game.
Last week I wrote about the proposal floated by NASCAR to do more than “tweak” the championship format for the Sprint Cup.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Let’s get one thing perfectly clear before Peyton Manning is declared the greatest quarterback in NFL history Sunday night on Twitter. If Super Bowls are the way we judge quarterback greatness, well, Joe Montana is the best by far.
MARYLYN TERESA MCCUIN, age 63, passed away on January 29, 2014 at her residence in Fallon. She was born May 16, 1950 in San Francisco, Ca to Marion and Mary Woellert Denton.
RACHEL CHRISTINA HENDRIX, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2014 near Cedar City, UT.
Lester “Les” Samuel Ogden life long Fallon resident, passed away on January 27, 2014, from complications of kidney disease and a life time of hard work. Les was born March 28, 1948 to Kenniston “Ken” and Frances Ogden.
Western Nevada College baseball coach D.J. Whittemore added three local student-athletes to join his 2015 recruiting class.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack dared the Colorado State Rams to shoot the ball Wednesday night.
Robert (Bob) L. Sharp, a long-time resident of Carson City, died at his home overlooking Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 15th, having celebrated his 91st birthday last November 29th
Donna Harward Skidmore died Wednesday at CTH. She was born in Peerless Utah, where she later attended school and went on to college.
Peter G. Ness passed away peacefully with his wife and son by his side on December 23,2013.
Theodore James “T.J.” Day, successful Nevada businessman, community philanthropist, ranch operator, and locomotive and aviation enthusiast, died on Friday January 24 at his home in Reno. He was 64.
Jerry passed away at Renown Hos-pital on January 17, 2014.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team accomplished something last Saturday afternoon that it had not done in 192 games and almost six years.
Carson High’s bowling team is off to a 3-0 start after defeating Sparks at the Grand Sierra Resort last week.
In a possible preview of a first-round playoff game, Reed outlasted Carson, 56-49, Tuesday night in a Division I crossover game at Morse Burley Gym.
Gary Stolfich, 60 Years Old, born November 3rd 1953 in Sacramento California to the late Jean and Erwin Stolfich. Gary passed away at his home in Carson City Nevada on the morning of Thursday January 23rd
Irene passed away peacefully in her home and entered eternal life on January 19, 2014. She is reunited, at last, with the love of her life, Frank Woomer, who preceded her in death in 2006.
Kay was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and later moved to Pecos, Texas, where she met Louie Jones. Kay lived in the carson areafor her last 30 years.
Wallace E. Brown, 88, of Reno passed away January 10, 2014 at Regent Care Center of Reno. Wallace graduated from Reno High School, served his country in the United States Navy, and worked for Bell Telephone Company as a civil engineer for over 35 years.
LAS VEGAS — With the Super Bowl approaching, fans are talking trash, buying snacks, and, more than ever, placing bets.
For years I’ve accused NASCAR of edging ever closer to the WWE in terms of gimmicks to improve the attendance and TV ratings.
Call it the great experiment, but I will call it what it really is, a desperate attempt to liven up a football game that should have been put out of its misery a long time ago.
FERNLEY — Carson High’s wrestling team, despite two wrestlers failing to make weight on Saturday morning, finished third at the Fernley Tournament.
When you play deliberate half-court basketball, every possession is huge. You can’t afford to turn the ball over, and you certainly can’t afford a cold streak.
The game is starting to slow down for Carson sophomore Lindy Lehman, and that’s a good thing.
MINDEN — An 11-0 run to end the first half Friday night put the Douglas girls basketball team on track to a 52-32 Sierra League win at home against Wooster.
Leo Scanlon Bailey, Sr. passed into glory peacefully at his home from an extended illness on January 20, 2014. Leo has been a resident of Fallon and Fernley, Nevada for the past 35 years as he concluded his military service and entered retirement.
LAS VEGAS — Olympics officials have asked Nevada gambling regulators to help watch for cheating at the Winter Games in Sochi.
Brianna Alvarado scored 19 points and Melissa Glanzmann added 10 to lead Carson JV girls basketball team to an easy 37-19 win over Douglas Tuesday night at Morse Burley Gym.
David Carter admits that his Nevada Wolf Pack just might be a better basketball team on the road this year than it is at home.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Colin Kaepernick needs to stop trying to be Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Kaepernick’s decision to throw to Michael Crabtree to the right corner of the end zone over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman last Sunday was awful.
It’s been a year since we lost you. Each day is filled with your memory. The strength, support and guidance you gave to the family was such a benefit and will be sorely missed. Mom, your son and daughters, grand and great grand children, nephew and nieces maintain your larger than life image in their daily life.
Sterling Warren Lima, 97, passed away on January 20, 2014 in Fallon, NV. where he has lived since he was 9 years old.Sterling was born December 2, 1916 in Oakland. Ca
Jerry Smithers passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2013 in Oregon where he had been living for the past few years. Jerry was born in Hanford, California and moved with his family to Fallon in 1972.
James Benjamin Williams Born Reno Nevada April 13, 1964 passed November 30, 2013 Hawthorne Nevada where he resided. Ben is survived by his two children, grandchildren,mother, brothers, family members and many friends. Memorial Services will be held in Austin Nevada at the Town Hall on January 11, 2014 starting at 11:00 a.m.
Audie Milam Jr., passed away Dec. 22, 2013. He was born at Station Hospital, Fort Frances E. Warren, Wyo. in 1935. He is a retired Boeing employee for 35 years.
Rena Unice Bell of Fallon, Nevada passed into the arms of her husband and parents in the early hours of January 4, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno.
Ronald P. Zuti, 70, of Silver Springs, Nevada, passed away peacefully on December 29. Ron was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Albert and Margaret (Toth) Zuti.
Robert Warren of Carson City, Nv died Nov 29,2013 of natural causes at Whispering Heights Home for seniors.Bob was born in Kalamazoo Michigan, on Feb. 14,1925 and grew up in Tonopah Nv.
In loving memory of Verna Mae (Evitt) Coleman, who entered into this life December 10, 1928, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Clara Regan Evitt, and departed this world December 22, 2013 at her home in Fallon, NV.
Colleen Lynn Thompson-Gunsch, 58, passed on Monday, January 6 2014, in Fallon Nevada. Born at Oak Knoll Hospital in Oakland California to Albert (Red) and Marilyn (Babe) Bowlsby.
Gloria Ann Johnson was born in Long Beach, California on April 15, 1931 and she passed away on January 8, 2014 at the age of 82.
Graveside services for long time Fallon resident, Lyndell Smiley will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:30 A M at the Gardens Cemetery. “Smiley” as he was known by was retired from from the Churchill County Sheriff’s Department. Services will also include the burial of his wife, Pat, who passed away in March 2013. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home, 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV. 89406. 775-426-8928
June Marie Christie passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014, 11 days before her 90th birthday, surrounded by loved ones. June was born January 23, 1924 in Hemlock, Michigan on a dairy farm
When Carson High basketball coach Carlos Mendeguia assembled his team in November, he truly had no idea of what to expect.
While I more usually writing about things for Carson seniors, sometimes I like to branch out and comment on politics and sports such as skiing and hiking. Now that ski season is fully with us and all Tahoe resorts spinning their bull wheels, I’d like to share my experiences in skiing and 15 resorts, one all in one day.
The biggest crowd of the year packed Morse Burley Gym Tuesday night, and they were treated to arguably the best boys game of the season in Northern Nevada.
Werner Christen couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief Tuesday night after watching his Douglas High girls basketball team escape with a 41-35 victory against Carson.
Senior, Carson High, Basketball Q: What is your very sport to watch and why?
Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos and Richard Sherman’s Seattle Seahawks were the NFL’s best all season, so it’s fitting that they’ll meet in the Super Bowl.
It was absolute electric at Dayton High on Friday for the Dust Devils’ games against Fernley. It was loud and boisterous which is exactly what you want to see at a high school game.
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. — Carson High’s wrestling team won its third championship of the season, racking up the team title at the 2nd annual Chris Snowden Memorial Tournament at Sir Francis Drake High School on Saturday.
RENO — Cameron Price used his 6-foot 3-inch frame to score 18 points in Carson High’s 46-42 win over North Valleys on Friday night.
DAYTON — Forty-six seconds into the game, Jon Joyner missed two free throws. That proved to be precursor of things to come.
I spoke with Matt Ramthun last week to get an update on what is happening at the Fernley track.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Colin Kaepernick has taught the San Francisco 49ers how to win on the road in the playoffs. Before Kaepernick came along, the 49ers were 2-10 in their glorious history on the road in the playoffs.
Lifetime Northern Nevada resident and local business owner of “Sparky’s Stereo’s”, “Sparky”, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 14th. Sparky grew up in South Lake Tahoe, graduated from Whittell High School in 1966, and attended College in California.
Twenty-eight and counting. Carson High’s wrestling team won nine of 14 matches en route to a huge 43-22 win over Damonte Ranch Wednesday night at Morse Burley Gym.
Carson High’s Kaitlyn Jimmy was one of three student-athletes to sign with the Western Nevada College softball team for the 2015 team.
Ninety-five years is a long life and for the most part, for me, a good one but just a little too long.
Gary Joseph Beverage, beloved husband, father, son, grandson, brother and friend passed away in Lemoore, CA on December 29, 2013. He was 35 years young
Virginia Ross a resident of Carson City, NV went home to be with her Lord on January 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hamilton and Catherine Conyers.
Robert Louis Du Fresne, 73, a longtime resident of Virginia City and Gold Hill died Sunday, Dec. 29 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Du Fresne was born Dec. 1, 1940 in Sacramento to Josephine (Potts) Du Fresne and John William Du Fresne.
A pair of losses has put the Fallon boys basketball team in a delicate position.
Ronald P. Zuti, 70, of Silver Springs, Nevada, passed away peacefully on December 29. Ron was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Albert and Margaret (Toth) Zuti.
It took a whole quarter for Carson to wake up, but when they did the Senators were a force.
RENO — The team with the best offense in the Mountain West showed Tuesday night that it can also play a little defense.
Senior, Carson High, Basketball Q: What is your favorite sport to watch on TV and why? A: Women’s basketball. They are a lot more technical than the men.
Vernon Conrad “Con” Rowley, Jr, of St. George, Utah passed away on January 2, 2014. He was 81 years old. He was born on March 1, 1932 in Bunkerville, Nevada.
Candice Renee Chilton, 30, of Las Vegas, passed away on December 25, 2013. She was born March 23, 1983 in Reno, NV relocating to Las Vegas in 2009 to be nearer to other family members.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team refuses to lose in 2014.
Johnathan Artz and Spencer Rodgers both walked away with individual titles at Saturday’s JV wrestling tournament at Morse Burley Gym.
It seems like only yesterday that Josh Peacock was the ringleader of Carson High’s ball-hawking defense that led the school to its first of three consecutive football titles.
RENO — If the Carson Senators don’t realize how valuable Savannah Smith is to their team, they are now going to find out.
RENO — Carson High already knew it was in for a tough game on Friday, and that was before ankle injuries to Kyle Denning and Cameron Price.
Seventeen-year-old Tanner Thorson, from Minden, is making a name for himself in USAC Midget racing, which has been a traditional stepping stone for a lot of NASCAR and IndyCar drivers through the years.
Ever since he was 4 years old, Kyle Sharp has spent much of his time rolling around on wrestling mats.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .It is time to start dreaming, Nevada Wolf Pack basketball fans. You remember dreams, don’t you? Seeing the Wolf Pack’s name come up on Selection Sunday. Wins in the NCAA Tournament. A spot in the Sweet 16. Top 25 votes.
Carson High’s boys and girls ski teams each finished sixth at the first meet of the season Thursday afternoon at Alpine Meadow.
Mary Breckenridge, 67, passed away January 3, 2014 in Dayton, NV. Mary was born May 5, 1946 in Oakpark, Illinois to John and Sarah Baldaseroni
LAS VEGAS — Deonte Burton scored 29 points Wednesday night to lead Nevada to a road win over Mountain West Conference-rival UNLV, 74-71.
It didn’t take long for A.J. West to make his presence felt in Northern Nevada.
Coach Nate Tolbert has been looking for other players to step up and complement Savannah Smith at the offensive end of the court.
DAYTON — Austin Fletcher scored with five seconds left in the game to snap a 48-all tied and give the Dayton Dust Devils a 50-48 win over South Tahoe Tuesday night in a Divison IA boys basketball game.
It seemed like the final 44.9 seconds of Tuesday’s game took about 15 minutes to play, but in the end it was time well spent for the Carson Senators.
Mom was much more than “just a homemaker” as she called herself. She was an educator, mentor, counselor, chef, money manager, seamstress, home decorator, gardener, crafter, chauffeur, and an especially proud mother of five fine children.
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Carson High’s wrestling team, led by individual champs Brady O’Keefe (145) and Kyle Sharp (132), won the Granada Mat Classic Saturday in impressive fashion.
RENO — David Carter had all the confidence in the world in Deonte Burton.
Former Carson High soccer standout Kenzie Tillitt couldn’t ask for anything more from her freshman season in college.
As most motorsports fans are aware, Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is in a medically induced coma after suffering a head injury in a skiing accident last week.
ELKO — Dayton High fell to 1-3 in Division IA play with a 68-53 loss to Spring Creek Friday night.
Two vastly different Carson High girl’s basketball teams showed up at Morse Burley Gym.
RENO — David Carter is hoping the Mountain West schedule will breathe new life into his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... What did the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball victory at San Jose State on Wednesday mean? It only means they didn’t party too much on New Year’s Eve. San Jose State is a truly awful college basketball program.
Josephine passed away in her sleep, in the loving care of the staff at the Homestead, on December 31 to join her husband for a heavenly New Year’s Eve celebration together.
Louise Lenora Hatcher, 76, of Silver Springs Nevada passed away on December 30th, 2013 due to a long battle with heart disease and other health complications
Jerry Smithers passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2013 in Oregon where he had been living for the past few years.
LouZetta “Lou” Mae Mierau, 82, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called home by her Lord December 28,2013. Born February 19, 1931 in California, the eldest of three sisters. She grew up in Pomona and moved to Carson/Minden area in 1974.
Thomas G. Gomez, 57, entered into Heaven December 30, 2013 in Carson City, NV. He was born October 28,1957 in Torrance, CA to David and Frances Gomez.
