DAYTON — For the past five or six years, Dayton basketball coach Jason Santos has had legitimate big men.
Reed and Carson in the Division I regional football championship game. It’s almost become an annual tradition.
Well, the 2014 racing season is over, and it has put me in a literary mood. It’s a long way until the 2015 season opens at Daytona, and to quote the Bard, William Shakespeare, “This is the winter of our discontent.”
Football IQ. If you hang around the Carson High football program long enough, you will hear head coach Blair Roman utter those words frequently.
The two college football teams from the Battle Born state will head into their in-state rivalry game a bit battle weary.
During the last four weeks, Carson High’s running game has been in high gear, and it just happens to coincide with senior tackle Josue Orozco playing his best football of the season.
John Griffin, 75, succumbed to cancer, at his home, after a brave six month battle. His family and friends were by his side through the final difficult days of his journey.
Beatrice Sayre passed away Wednesday on the 19th, after an extended illness and several admissions to Carson Tahoe Hospital. She and her husband, Larry Gene Sayre, have lived in Carson City since 2002. Bea
Wayne Jerry Ornbaum passed away peacefully with his entire family at his bedside at the age of 72. He was born in Centralia, IL but was raised between Boonville and Twain Harte, CA.
Gladys Evelyn Josephsen Matson was born on December 30, 1922 to Anna and Joseph Josephsen in Mountain Ranch, California
RENO — Duncan Golf Management has named Joe Kelly to the position of director of golf operations.
The Carson-Reed football rivalry has turned into one of the best in Northern Nevada since 2008.
It was simply too much Asa Carter. Carter, one of the top players in Northern Nevada, rushed for a season-high 200 yards and three scores to spark the Carson Senators to an easy 35-6 win over Reno in the Division I regional semifinals Friday night at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
Carson High senior Corey Reid, the reigning 400-meter state champion, has signed a national letter of intent to attend Division II Azusa Pacific University.
We live in a smaller town where we feel safe and do not always see the need for extra security, but lately we have seen a rise in burglaries.
Next Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bishop Manogue is the football match-up everybody, including yours truly, expected to see when the season started in late August — Reed vs. Carson.
Bring on Reed. To a player, the Senators are happy to be playing the Raiders in next Saturday’s regional final at Bishop Manogue. It’s the second time in four years the teams will meet in a regional final/state semifinal contest. The winner of the game advances to the state title game on Dec. 6 at noon at Damonte Ranch.
To say Joe Nelson bounced back nicely would be an understatement. After an off week in the 42-7 win over McQueen, Nelson completed his first eight passes and finished 11-for-14 for 146 yards to spark Carson to an easy 35-6 win over Reno in Friday’s Northern Division I regional semifinal at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
Call him “Happy Harvick” or call him “Freaky Fast,” after last Sunday you can call Kevin Harvick a NASCAR Sprint Cup champion.
Joyce Winifred Maddaford passed peacefully on November 18, 2014. She was born in Ely, Nevada on September 22, 1916 to English immigrants William and Florence Maddaford.
Jack Gibson passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 a long time resident of Carson City, NV.
Robert Allen May was born to Robert L. and Mamie May and was raised in Amherst, Texas along with his brother Davis (Jo)and sister Marylouise (R.P.) Reed.
Rose Terese Wright, age 86, passed from this life with abdominal cancers on October 24, 2014 with family at her side. Rose was born in Oakland CA on January 31, 1928 to Martin and Lucille Wondra. Rose married Leon Wright at St. Elizabeth Church in 1946.
Defensive recognition. Those are two keywords Carson football coach Blair Roman repeatedly stressed to his defensive unit this week as it prepared to face the Reno Huskies today (7 p.m.) in the Division 1 regional semifinals at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex at Carson High School.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Nevada Wolf Pack football coach Brian Polian said “our fans need to step up” this week against Fresno State. That is a dangerous road to travel on with Wolf Pack fans. Pack fans have stepped up quite nicely in support of Polian the last two seasons.
The Fresno State Bulldogs want to coat Mackay Stadium Saturday night with a large splash of crimson.
Senator linebacker’s quiet demeanor belies his toughness on the field The comment by then President Theodore Roosevelt was part of his “Big Stick” ideology, and it fits Carson High junior linebacker Ikela Lewis perfectly.
BOYS SOCCER Coach of the Year: Zach Besso- Bishop Manogue Offense Player of the Year: Henry Zarate- Galena
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother, Amy Hunter. S
Gene Orville Homer, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and-great-great-grandfather passed away November 5, 2014. He enjoyed 83 memorable years with family and friends.
Raymond L. Ernst, a proud member of the ‘Greatest Generation’, passed away November 13, 2014 just shy of 91 years of his birth. Ray leaves many memories to be cherished by his loving, faithful wife, Ruth, of 62 years and their four children:
Alf Torsten Rylander of Fallon, NV. passed away November 9, 2014. son of Swedish immigrants, he was born in the Norwegian Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Raised on Long Island, he graduated with a R.A. from Hofstra University and later received his M.ED from the University of Vermont.
One of the few things that bothered Carson High football coach Blair Roman during the Senators’ 42-7 win over McQueen was his team’s performance on first down.
Dayton High School placed five players on the Northern 1A all-league team released by the coaches. The Dust Devils failed to place a player on the first team offense or defense.
Ann F. Moxley, 90, of Gardnerville, NV passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Emeritus Senior Living. She was forever devoted to her family and friends. Born to Charles and Mary Suomi in Maple, WI. Ann grew up in Maple and had attended the Maple Corner School.
“Gone But Never Forgotten” fundraiser. Hosted by: Gilberto Rodriguez on behalf of the Jose Manuel Moreno Family. Location: Tasmanian Boxing Club: 2350 South Carson St. #3 Carson City NV 89701 Time: Sunday November 16th at 12pm.
Charles Joseph Heald passed away on October 13, 2014 after a brief but devastating battle with cancer. He was born on September 28, 1953 in Lone Pine California to Fred and Muriel Heald
Ruth Sharp, a long-time resident of Zephyr Heights at Lake Tahoe, Nevada died at home in Reno November 4th, just 10 days short of her 90th birthday. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in the New York City suburb of Crestwood until graduating from college in New York City with a teaching degree. At age 21 she traveled by train to Wells, Nevada to teach kindergarten.
Dayton High head football coach Rob Turner has resigned after four years on the job.
RENO — David Carter had to give his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team a little pep talk Monday night after a 69-64 victory over the Adams State Grizzlies.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team followed its formula for success perfectly on Saturday afternoon.
For a student athlete who has routinely associated with winners during his amateur baseball career, it’s no surprise Western Nevada College pitcher Max Karnos has decided to make Sacramento State his next destination after the 2015 season with WNC.
RENO — It was a matchup between Carson’s quickness against the size and experience of Coronado Friday night in the opening round of the NIAA State Volleyball Championships.
RENO — Once again, the Douglas High School volleyball team rose to the occasion while playing on the brink of elimination.
Defense strong again in impressive victory Another one for the defense.
One of the smallest crowds in the six years I’ve covered the Blair Roman-coached Senators showed up for Friday’s first-round playoff win over McQueen.
Mackena Bell’s NASCAR Nationwide series debut last Saturday at Phoenix saw her bring the car home in 29th place.
Sophomore defensive tackle Sheldon Miller was one of many JV call-ups by coach Blair Roman this week, and the 220-pounder ended up seeing extensive action
Three plays and 52 seconds into the game the Reed football team had a 7-0 lead over Douglas. The night didn’t get much better for the Tigers.
Forget the 6-3 record, the three-game winning streak, the bowl game eligibility and the likely West Division title and spot in the Mountain West championship game.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team doesn’t plan on wasting any time today.
Eddie Duarte wore many hats on Friday night — kick-off man, punter, PAT kicker and starting offensive lineman.
Joe Nelson may be a stranger to many Carson High football fans, but he won’t be a stranger to McQueen when he lines up under center Friday night in the first round of the NIAA football playoffs.
Sarah Christl will play the final volleyball match of her life this weekend, and she gets to do it on the biggest stage in the state.
When Carson and McQueen clash in a first-round Division I playoff football game tonight at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex, the top-ranked defense and the hottest defense will be on display.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ...It’s time to start looking at where this Nevada football team belongs in Wolf Pack history.
School: Carson High Sport: Football Year: Junior
James Russell Gandy died peacefully at his home in Minden on Oct. 15, 2014. He was 67. Jim was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Richland, Wash. He and his wife Marion were married in Sparks in 1985.
Helen Louise Walker Rogers passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Fallon, NV. Our beloved mother died after a courageous battle with cancer. She resided in Gardnerville, NV for the past 25 years. She was born in Ely, NV on February 20, 1928, to bertha Pressey Bowser and Cliff Walker.
Helen Louise Walker Rogers passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Fallon, NV. Our beloved mother died after a courageous battle with cancer. She resided in Gardnerville, NV for the past 25 years.
George Ronald Davis Sr., (Ron), Carson City, NV, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 7, 2014 after a long, courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. There are no words to express our immense pain of grief as we had to say goodbye to an exceptional father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. We are blessed as a family to have had our dad for almost 80 years.
Virgil Michael Getto was born in Fallon, Nevada, June 19, 1924, and he passed away at his home in Fallon on November 6, 2014 at the age of 90. Virgil still resided on the Centennial Farm established by his father, Andrew, in 1911. Virgil continued to farm into his 80’s.
Here is a capsule look at area teams in the upcoming NIAA State Volleyball Championships DIVISION I
Caulin Bartley remembers the game against McQueen like it was yesterday, and with good reason. It was his first-ever start at the varsity level.
Donna Miller Johnson, 77, longtime Carson City resident, died Friday, October 17, 2014 peacefully with family at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was diagnosed in late September of 2014 with a stage IV Glioblastoma Tumor in her brain. Donna put up a valiant fight and was strong and caring until the end.
Bonnie Replogle passed away Nov. 1, 2014 in Carson City, NV. She was born Bonnie Belle Putnam on Jan 30, 1962 to Bruce and Christine Putnam in Sutton, Mass.
George J. Stuhlmiller, 81, of Carson City, NV, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Renown Hospital, in Reno, NV from complications of a fall. He was born on September 14, 1933, to George and Anna (Kraus) Stuhlmiller in Hancock, NY.
NEW YORK — Matt Williams was chosen NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Washington Nationals to the league-best 96 wins in his first season on the job.
SPARKS — Montrashay Worley is the second-smallest player on the Douglas High volleyball team. On Thursday, she made the biggest play of the season, which was actually supposed to be a pass.
SPARKS — The drought is over. The Carson High volleyball team has qualified for its first state tournament since 1987 when it won its last zone championship.
The explosion the Carson Senators have been waiting for from junior quarterback Joe Nelson finally happened.
Turnover costs Douglas chance to score on first drive It didn’t take long to figure out the turning point of the game.
The Carson High defense didn’t get its third straight shutout, but it came close.
Her goal on her only shot gives Douglas crown Gabriela Vega only took one shot Saturday, but she made it count in a big way for the Douglas High girls soccer team.
Douglas caps big day by edging Carson for regional crown RENO — If you follow the Douglas High sports scene, Saturday was a huge day, arguably the biggest in school history.
RENO — Marqueze Coleman did his best Deonte Burton impression Saturday night.
Dayton High’s Sydney Strickler finished sixth at last weekend’s NIAA Division 1-A State Cross Country Championship in Las Vegas.
The Yerington volleyball team wasn’t slowed by an injury to a key player on its way to rolling to the NIAA Division III Zone Championship on Saturday.
Carson City’s Mackena Bell made a successful debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series on Saturday.
Lindsay Adams ended her career just as she began it: As a state champion.
Much of the dialog surrounding the San Francisco Giants has centered around third baseman Pablo Sandoval, and whether the Giants can keep their popular third baseman on the club.
I spoke with Mackena Bell last week by phone about her NASCAR Nationwide debut today at Phoenix.
WHAT: NIAA State Cross Country Championships WHEN: Saturday
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The key to this Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball season is going to come down to the faces we don’t know all that well yet.
She teams with Kynett to help lead Douglas to semifinal victory McKenna Kynett and Alissa Holley combined to score three goals in the opening 33 minutes on Thursday night to put the Douglas High girls soccer team on track to a 4-1 victory against Spanish Springs in the Northern Division I Region Tournament semifinals at Carson High School.
With three minutes to go in the game, Carson’s Guillermo Hernandez had his penalty shot deflected away by Galena goalie Porter Rittenhouse.
The 73rd renewal of the Carson-Douglas football rivalry has little to do with playoff seeding. Carson (6-2, 3-0) has already sewn up at least a share of the Sierra League championship and the No. 1 playoff seed, while the rival Tigers (3-6, 1-2) are assured of at least the last playoff spot heading into Friday’s 7 p.m. Senior Night contest at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
If Maddie Jergesen were still at Fernley High, she’d more than likely be plugging away at homework these weekday evenings. Instead, she’s getting the taste of playoff volleyball, and the first-year Carson junior middle blocker is loving every second of it.
Blair Roman was 20 years old when he came to the realization he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and get into education and coaching.
A key part of any football coach’s success is the support system, both at home and on the field. Blair Roman has the best of both worlds — an understanding and supportive wife and a tremendous, veteran coaching staff.
SPARKS — Carson High’s season came to a disappointing end Tuesday night, as Spanish Springs scored a goal in the second half to grab a 2-1 victory.
The Carson Mitey Mites knocked off Sparks, 32-6, to advance in the Snow Bowl Tournament. The locals will play Fallon at noon on Saturday at Golden Eagle Park in Sparks.
James D. Thomas, long time resident of Fallon, passed away peacefully October 29, 2014. He was born in Texas in 1917 and raised through the Great Depression. Jim liked to tell a story of helping catch a chicken thief on his family’s farm. At that time chicken stealing was a felony crime.
Hilda Courtney passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2014 with her family by her side. Hilda was born December 03, 1928 to Isaac and Lottie Drake.
Harold Probert died on October 11, 2014 in a Reno, Nevada hospital after a long illness. He was born August 4, 1937 in Oakland, CA. His family moved back to Fallon one year later.
Virginia “Ginny” Dorothy DeMarco, age 97, passed away on October 27, 2014 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. She was born July 7, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA to Frederic and Lola Heller Upp, and had lived in Fallon since 1978, coming from Palmyra, NJ. Virginia was a homemaker.
Edmund “E.J.” Harm, 82, died October 28th at Carson Tahoe Hospital. My dad was born June 19th, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa to Mike and Elenor Harm. He had a sister, Shirley, brother Jack, and younger brother, Jerry. The family moved to Los Angeles, Ca. where dad was a H.S. football star. he moved to Willows, Ca, where he met and married my mom, Mary.
Marcelline C. Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Los Altos Hills at the age of 88 after a brief illness.Born in San Francisco to John and Marguerite Chartz and raised in Carson City, NV, Marcie was forever devoted to her family and friends, and remained fiercely loyal to her Nevada roots.
Vaughn L. Smith passed away peacefully on October 27, 2014. He was born Vaughn Leroy Smith on January 2, 1923 in Alden, Iowa to George and Gertrude Smith (Kruse). He graduated from high school in Alden, Iowa. He was a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he received his degree in Sociology. He then moved to Chicago where he briefly attended Business College.
SPARKS — It took 12 extra minutes, but the Carson High boys soccer team has advanced to the second round of the NIAA playoffs.
Long time Fallon resident, James L. Streck, passed away at Renown Medical center with his family by his side on October 28, 2014. Jim was born October 2, 1940 to James and Gladys Streck. Soon after graduating from high school, he joined the US Navy.
Richard L.”Dick” Rowatt, 72, of Carson City, passed away October 29, 2014 . He was born May 21, 1942 in Tekoa, Washington. He had been a resident of Carson City since 2008 having moved from Incline Village. Dick was a logistics officer for the U.S. Army prior to his retirement.
Connie Torres, a treasured wife, sister, mother and grandmother died suddenly on 22 October, 2014 at the age of 65. She was preceded by her mother Betty Craig and her father Charles Craig. She was born December 4th, 1948 a strong willed and rambunctious child, always daring to challenge anyone or anything that came in her way. Connie was born in Los Angeles CA spent some time in the Midwest and later returned to Los Angeles where she completed her school age years.
October 25th, 2014 the Lord called back one if his angels. Jane M. Crawford passed away peacefully at home. Jane was born in Newport, Vermont in 1958. Her mother and father moved to Sparks, Nevada in 1961 and Carson City in 1971. Jane graduated from Carson High school in 1975.
Stewart C. Phelps, Jr. 84 of Carson City, NV passed away at the Reno Veterans Hospital on October 3rd, 2014. He was a US Air force Veteran.
The matriarch of our family, Hazel “Jackie” Elizabeth Hoover, 76, of Minden, passed from this life on October 19th. Daughter of the late William A. Keefer and Ella Shettler Keefer, Jackie was born in Hunker, PA on April 19, 1938. Jackie was a beloved wife and mother. S
Phyllis Day Priester of Dayton, born May 30th, 1953 in Bronxville, New York to Phillip and Charlotte (kennery) Davenport. Phyllis met and married the love of her life Steven Leroy Priester June 1st, 1985. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, fishing, and camping, spending time with family and friends, but most importantly she loved being with Steve, their grandchildren, and their many animals, including their two dogs Bella and Kit. Phyllis and Steve loved helping our community.
You can take a Californian out of California, but you can never take California out of her. So it is with Marilyn Coombs Oglo. Breech born on November 17th, 1931 as one of two twins in Oakland, California, Marilyn was raised by her mother Leona Walker Coombs a school teacher, and Mortimer P.W. Coombs, local banker.
A simple man who thought first of others, Robin always gave of himself unconditionally. A USAF veteran and proud American, Robin was best known as a substitute teacher in Churchill and Lyon counties and the Park Ranger at the Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park, where he worked to improve the lives of kids and adults alike. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Edward S. Kaplan was born June 15, 1926 in Chicago, IL. to Adolph and Mayme Kaplan at Grant Hospital.
Elaine Epling died peacefully on October 20, 2014 in Carson City, NV at the age of 92 from complications of lung disease.Elaine is survived by her daughter, Constance Anderson of Carson City, NV, her grandchildren Demian Dennis (Rich Rekruciak) of Henderson, NV and Heather Miller (Shane) of Juneau, AK and her great-grandchildren Kyran Mollette, Keenan Miller, and Kennedy Miller, all of Juneau. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Epling and son James Epling.
BEATRICE’S HEART WAS FULL OF LOVE FOR EVERYONE SHE KNEW. SHE WAS BORN IN 1931 ON MAUI HAWAII. THIS IS WHERE SHE MET AND MARRIED HER SOUL MATE KENNETH BORGES IN 1952. SHE PASSED AWAY AT HOME ON OCTOBER 15, 2014.
Volleyball is a passion for sisters Juliana and Natalie Anderson. It’s the only sport they play, and they tackle it with unbridled enthusiasm. There’s rarely that a day goes by in which they aren’t hitting a ball or doing some training.
A scoring machine. There’s no other way to describe Carson High senior forward Ryan Galvan, who has scored 19 goals and added eight assists en route to leading the Senators to a 10-4-2 regular-season record.
Bob Bateman has been teaching at Carson High School since 1978. He has also served as head track and football coach. For the past several years, he has served as athletic director. Recently he shared some thoughts about his career as a player, coach and administrator at Carson High.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team turned back their clocks to 2010 on Saturday night.
RENO — David Carter believes his Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team is one of the worst in the Mountain West heading into the 2014-15 season.
The San Diego State Aztecs are big fans of Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Cody Fajardo.
With just three races to go in the NASCAR Sprint Cup 2014 season, I have to say it’s the most exciting championship battle in many years.
Town adopts what could be best little football team in United States ALAMO — Life follows a familiar pattern in this impossibly green valley straddling a two-lane highway in the middle of the Nevada desert.
RENO — Two was a key number at Friday’s NIAA Regional Cross Country Championships.
