RENO — Carson High had a plethora of first-half chances, but couldn’t find the back of the net.
In Dayton’s 37-0 season-opening loss last week at Elko, the offensive production improved from last year, but the outcome remained all too familiar.
Nevada Wolf Pack football supporters will be greeted Friday night by a more fan-friendly Mackay Stadium.
When Carson High convened its spring football camp, tackle Bryceton Schilling was the only starter back on the offensive line, and he was playing for a new position coach.
Juanita “Nita” MacDougall, 66, passed away August 23, 2016 at her home in Hood River, Oregon. She was born November 28, 1949.
Michael Craig Quigel, 40 of Carson City passed away on August 27, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Henry Kenneth Jorgensen, 90 of Carson City passed away on August 24, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Anita Lynn Schragl, 53 of Silver Springs passed away on August 24, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Donnie Arvle Swafford, 74 of Wellington passed away on August 25, 2016. Interment will be held on Friday, Sept. 2nd at 1:30pm at the Veterans Cemetery in Fernley. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Carson High’s girls golf team opens the 2016 Sierra League season at Toiyabe Golf Club at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Carson High starts a stretch of three games against the best teams in the High Desert League — Reno (away) on Friday, Reed (home, Sept. 9) and McQueen (home, Sept. 16) — before Sierra League plays gets under way on Sept. 30.
Carson High School is looking for a new wrestling coach after Justin Shine resigned Monday afternoon, according to CHS athletic director Blair Roman.
RENO — Carson High got off to a quick start Tuesday, literally and figuratively.
The Alyce McCracken Memorial Scramble for Scholarships golf tournament is scheduled for Sept. 10 at Eagle Valley at 8 a.m.
Rae Eagleson McCluskey Tooley of Clearwater, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the age of 82 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater.
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Leland Samuel Johnson, who passed away in Sacramento, CA on June 18, 2016. He is survived by his sisters Constance, Margaret,
YERINGTON — Dayton High’s volleyball team went 5-1 during this weekend’s Yerington Invitational.
It was simply a case of too much Abel Carter.
Carson High players and coaches met a legend this weekend.
The biggest news in high school soccer in the off-season was disbanding the 2A and having two 3A divisions.
Nevada Wolf Pack volleyball (1-2) took care of business on the final day of the North Texas Challenge, sweeping Texas State (1-2) Saturday afternoon for the Wolf Pack’s first win of the season.
The Boise State Broncos and San Diego State Aztecs are expected to dominate Mountain West football this fall.
The Carson High volleyball team finished an outstanding run at the Las Vegas Invitational on Saturday, going 6-1 in the event.
Week 6 of high school football features homecoming at Carson High School as the Senators open Sierra League play against North Valleys. Dayton looks to end its losing streak as Dayton hosts Lowry. It is also homecoming at Dayton.
ELKO — The young Elko Indians opened the 2016 season with an impressive 37-0 shutout win over Dayton Friday night at Warrior Field, spoiling the Dust Devil coaching debut of Pat Squires.
A busy racing weekend is in store
After an impressive showing in its only preseason scrimmage, the Carson Senators start playing for real when Desert Mountain-Scottsdale visits today.
RENO — Ryland DeSomber’s 10-yard touchdown on first down in overtime Friday night lifted the Douglas Tigers to a 20-14 season opening win against McQueen.
RENO — Bishop Manogue quarterback Lincoln Hauck could do no wrong in the first half of the Miners’ season opening 28-14 win against North Valleys Friday — even after he fumbled on his first possession.
Richard was born on July 6, 1928 in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and graduated from Gloucester High School. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corps and discharged with the rank of sergeant.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our Father, Uncle, Friend and Neighbor after a courageous battle against cancer on August 25, 2016.
Ken was born December 31, 1942 in Bakersfield, CA, and Angels carried him away on August 21, 2016. Ken always said he never lacked for a birthday party as the world celebrated with him.
Linda L. Miller passed late Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born February 11, 1939.
RENO — For the second straight night, the Reno Aces didn’t let an early deficit deter them.
Blair Roman, Carson High’s highly successful football coach, is ready to start a new chapter in his education career.
It seems like only yesterday the Carson High boys soccer team knocked off Wooster twice in the same week to win the regional and state title.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning
Needless to say, any football team wants to start out the season with a win.
Even entering his first game as a head football coach at the varsity level, Patrick Squires knows how tough it is to beat Elko in eastern Nevada.
James Kenneth Fite, 84 of Carson City passed away on August 24, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800
William Edward (Bill) Hancock, a 3rd generation Nevadan, was born in Reno, Nevada on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928 and died on August 20, 2016. He was the only child of Lucile Klaus Hancock and Leonard Carlton (Len) Hancock.
We are sad to say our daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Katherine Jill Devine, has had a heart attack and passed away.
Dr. John Bower passed away at home after a protracted battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
When most people think about Carson High football, the Senators’ offense usually comes to mind
Carson High’s boys and girls tennis teams enjoyed successful seasons in 2015, and are looking to improve this season.
Theresa Maldonado (a.k.a. Baby Doll) was born on July 24, 1938 in Fort Yates, ND on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Reservation. She passed peacefully on August 21, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She is the daughter of George See Walker and Rose Belland. And while growing up with Native American traditional teachings from her Grandmother, Theresa Yellowlodge, she learned to be close with Creator/God with prayer, she learned to be kind, loving, generous, and learned to always help those in need.
Donald Patrick LaFreniere, 72 of Dayton, passed away on August 20, 2016 arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Nick Richard Agnason, 66 of Gardnerville, passed away on August 23, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
William Glenn Steele Jr, 88 of Carson City passed away on August 22, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Patricia L. Short, age 73, passed away July 1, 2016, in Minden, NV. Nevada Funeral Services are in charge of her final arrangements.
Elias Leroy Thomas Archuleta, age 81, passed away August 9, 2016 in Carson City, NV. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of her final arrangements.
Finish the job. That is what Robert Maw and his Carson High volleyball team want to do this year after finishing second in the region the last two years.
Carson Valley Golf Club is hosting the 4th annual Ranchos Fire Rescue Classic Golf Tournament on Sept. 10 at 8:30 a.m.
With six league or conference titles in the past seven years, Carson High has established itself as one of the premiere programs in the entire state.
Joe E. Foster, Sr., Age 86 passed away on Thursday August 18, 2016 at Carson Tahoe Hospital. A memorial will be held in Tracy, California sometime in September. Arrangements are with Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, Carson City, NV.
John Kevin Bower, 58 of Carson City passed away on August 18, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775- 888-6800
Barbara J. Auchoberry, 80 of Carson City, passed away on August 22, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series on Carson High football. Today the Appeal takes a look at special teams.
Harry Leonard Fowler, 85 of Carson City, passed away on August 19, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Edward R. Cross, passed away August 10, 2016 at his Fallon residence. A memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home 775-423-2255.
James Albert Ricard, 54 of Carson City, passed away on August 19, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800
Molly Jean Earnhart, age 77 Passed away August 19, 2016 in Carson City, NV Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, Carson City NV
Berta Hella Hannum, 83 of Carson City, passed away on August 18, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Robert Alvin Fuller, 79 of Carson City, passed away on August 18, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Harry L. Fowler, a long-time member of the Carson City community, passed on Friday, August 19th of this year of our Lord 2016.
Nancy came to Carson City with her mother, Jessie Kay Lewis in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart John Harris Sweetland who preceded her in 1989.
William Edward (Bill) Hancock, a 3rd generation Nevadan, was born in Reno, Nevada on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928 and died on August 20, 2016. He was the only child of Lucile Klaus Hancock and Leonard Carlton (Len) Hancock.
Retired District Court Judge Michael R. Griffin passed away on August 17, 2016. He was a loyal and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
FOOTBALL Blake Plattsmier (Carson, Stetson): Went 3-for-6 passing for 32 yards in a 49-0 loss to Mercer. Overall, 4-for-9 for 50 yards with two interceptions.
Three former Carson High football standouts are the newest members of the Carson High Football Hall of Fame.
Fine him. Suspend him.
Carson High’s girls cross-country team has a nice mix of talent and experience entering the season-opening meet in Gardnerville on Aug. 26.
Fernley 95A Speedway held the seventh points race of the season last Saturday. California driver Jeff Olschowka took the IMCA Modified win over Winnemucca’s Cory Sample with a 4.87 second margin of victory.
Carson High has named Blair Roman its new athletic director.
Kim Koenig, 80 from Winnemucca passed away on August 16, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Sunday September 4th 2016 from 2pm-4pm at the Holiday Inn Express 4055 North Carson St. Carson City, NV 89706.
James Alan Reinhardt passed away peacefully at home from cancer on August 14, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Beatrice Harris, pasted away August 17, 2016 in Dayton Nevada. Arrangements are by Nevada Funeral Services in Carson City Nevada.
Ferne Ruth Holdorf, 96, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, August 14, 2016.
Virginia Delores Clendenon passed away in the presence of her children and loved ones in Caldwell, Idaho, June 29, 2016.
David “Wavey” Cardinal, 4th generation Nevadan and Carson City native, passed away on August 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
Mark E. Souza, 59, beloved husband and father passed peacefully and unexpectedly at his residence on August 5, 2016.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The biggest question facing the Nevada Wolf Pack football team this summer is defense. The offense is loaded and experienced but the defense is a rebuilding project.
Art Alltizer passed away August 14th, 2016 from a long, hard fought battle and complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Delores Bruce Matthews, born to John R. Bruce and Pearl Wallace Bruce in St. Louis, Missouri.
The three-time defending Sierra League champion Carson Senators kick off their 2016 season with a scrimmage against Fallon and Spanish Springs Friday night at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.
Ever since attending the London Olympics with my son I wanted to take my family to witness the Games in Brazil. It was the perfect opportunity to show them the streets I walked for two years as a Mormon missionary and to feel the magic of the Olympics.
Bob Bateman has worn a few different hats at Carson High School for the past 37 years — teacher, track coach, football coach and athletic director.
Elizabeth Jane Whipple, 73 from Carson City passed away on August 15, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Maxine V. Swenson, 92 of Carson City, passed away on August 9, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & cremations, 775-888-6800
James Henry Minor Jr. Sept. 26, 1964 ~ Aug. 4, 2016 James was a loving son to James Minor of Illinois and his mom Wanda Drake of Moundhouse. His Soul Mate and Love Mona Crabtree of Dayton, NV; daughters, Jamie and Aerial Minor of Oregon, April Minor of Stockton, CA, two grandchildren and numerous friends will all miss him dearly.
Arnold Paloolian, a 40 year resident of Carson City, passed away August 12 after a lengthy battle with COPD at the age of 96.
I am by no means an avid hiker, but have learned to appreciate the outdoors while living in Tahoe. While exploring different hikes in the area during the past two summers, there was always one that loomed as tall as its destination — Mount Tallac.
With memories of her appearance at the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials still fresh, Krysta Palmer had some flashbacks to some of her competitive days in another sport Tuesday night when she watched the American gymnastics women win their Olympic team gold medal Rio de Janeiro.
Missing you on your 34th birthday. Our celebrations with you are now ghost memories of a life that has passed. - We love you, miss you and keep you alive in our hearts. If Dreams were wishes you would still be with us -Love you - forever and always - Dad, Mom, Austin, Tyler and Melissa
As she prepared for her first trip to the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials back in May, Krysta Palmer pondered a question whether she would continue to push ahead with her competitive career beyond 2016.
DAYTON — When Pat Squires came to Dayton, he brought with him a new offense and a great attitude.
Brandon Gagnon spent the 2015 football season punting and watching intently the play of fellow cornerbacks Caulin Bartley and Spencer Rogers.
It’s a slow week in the racing world.
During the past four seasons in Reno, the Aces’ hitting coach Greg Gross has easily become the hitting sage of Greater Nevada Field.
Judy Marie Lisansky, 77, passed away on July 28, 2016 in Reno, Nevada.
Jim Elston passed away peacefully in Reno on August 10, 2016 due to complications of a fall in June.
Judith (Judy) M. Wright passed away unexpectedly and prematurely following the loss of her fight with a form of Alzheimer’s disease. Born Judith Ann McCrocklin in Orlando, Florida, she was the first of three children born to James Walter McCrocklin and Elvira Dorothea (Allan) Cummins.
Drusilla “Drucy” J Service, 86, of Chester, VA, went home to be with her Lord peacefully surrounded by family July 31st, 2016. Born on March 14, 1930 in Bolckow, MO, Drusilla spent her life in California, Nevada and Virginia. A
Jack M. Skovgard, Passed away at his home August 9, 2016 at age 87.
We would like to Thank our friends and neighbors for your prayer, support, cards and other acts of kindness during this difficult time.
The 2015 football season was a difficult one for Josh Thompson.
The plan for Landon Truesdale was simple.
As football readies for the first weekend of preseason games, the baseball playoff race is starting to take shape.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Wichita State men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall embarrassed himself, his team, his university, his profession and the entire sport of college basketball this week.
Barbara Claire White McDonald Lowe, 83, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Nathan Adelson Hospice. She had battled non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma for 30 years.
Peggy Oynedia Hoey, 72, passed away the morning of August 1st, 2016. Peggy was born on August 25th, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was married to Thomas Earl Hoey Sr. on October 29th, 1963, and they had two sons, Terry Michael Hoey and Thomas Earl Hoey Jr. She is survived by her husband, her two sons, her sister Gerry Gentry, her daughter-in-law’s Insuk and Darcy, and grandchildren Frank, Amanda, Sage, Thomas the 3rd, and Ashlynn.
Robert “Chris” Kiker was born June 10, 1981. Chris was born in Birmingham, Alabama.He passed away tragically on Sunday, August 7, 2016, doing what he loved, riding his bike.
Mary Ester Martinez passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at her daughters residence in Fallon, NV.
Carrieann “Cay” Painter, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in her sleepearly in the morning of August 8, 2016, from heart problems that were diagnosed in her teenage years. Cay was born in Long Beach, Long Island, New York on May 22, 1936 to the late J.F.“Jack” and Maryann Holmes.
Carson High senior running back Greg Wallace will miss his entire senior football season because of a torn meniscus.
Spencer Rogers isn’t the biggest player on Carson High’s football squad, but he’s one of the smartest and toughest.
RENO — August has been an unkind month for the Reno Aces.
Dorothy J. Dayhuff, 91, died August 7, 2016 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766
Florajean Elizabeth Fromm, 96 from Carson City passed away on August 7, 2016. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals &Cremations. 888-6800
Paul Paloolian, a resident of Carson City for over 45 years, passed away peacefully at age 93 on July 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Paul was born November 22, 1922 in Highland Park, Michigan to Markar and Virginia (Susie) Paloolian. After growing up and attending school in the Los Angeles area, Paul graduated from Lincoln High School and joined the Navy during WWII. It was during this time that Paul met and married Eileen Ann Smith in San Diego, CA beginning a long and loving marriage that lasted over 72 years.
RENO – You can’t blame Matt Koch for feeling a bit snakebit.
Les Cash, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 in Carson City, NV. He was 90 years old.
The three-time defending Sierra League champion Carson Senators held their first football workout of the season Monday morning, focusing mainly on offense and special teams under the watchful eye of head coach Blair Roman and his staff.
Cowboy Bob took his last ride to go home to our Lord August 3, 2016.He is survived by his wife Denise Becker of Dayton NV. Bob had two young men in his life he was proud to call his sons, Cory Hershkowitz and Donny Parker, a special daughter in law Bailey Hershkowitz, his mother Anita Becker of Salem Oregon, his mother in law Esther Williams of Dayton, brothers Mike Becker, his wife Bernie, Jerry Becker,sisters Margie Becker and Kay Short and her husband Al. He had several nieces and nephews, Amanda, Brandon, Cody, Ethan, Lauren, Samantha, and Claire. He truly loved each of them.
James Harold Menath passed away in his sleep beside his loving wife of 65 1/2 years, Patricia. Jim and Pat have made Carson City their home for the last 50 years.
Lois M. Brady-Long, 63, a resident of Carson City for 37 years, passed away in her home on July 27, 2016.
George was born in Oakland California to Alberta Linn and George F. Linn Sr. and raised in San Francisco California. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. After High School he enlisted in the Navy. In 1976 he moved to Carson City, Nevada and started his data processing career for the State of Nevada. In 1979 he married the love of his life Ellie Linn. Two years later they had a baby girl Kellie Linn.
Another year of the American Century Championship has passed, and if you judge by the attendance, the event was a rousing success.
After an extremely busy race schedule last weekend, two major series will be on hiatus for a bi
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The Nevada Wolf Pack football team opened its fourth summer training camp under coach Brian Polian this week and, well, for the first time this actually feels like Polian’s program from top to bottom. Gone is former head coach Chris Ault’s offensive coordinator Nick Rolovich.
On July 28th, 2016, Demetrio Gonzales passed away peacefully at his home in Fernley, Nevada.
Michael Anthony Klawsnik, 62 of Carson City, passed away on August 1, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
In Loving Memory, Bonnie Jo Goff, 48 of Carson City, passed away on August 1, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Martha Jean James, 71 of Carson City, passed away on August 3, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Clyde Roy McKinney, 69 of Carson City, passed away on August 2, 2016, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800
Albert Eugene Willis was born on July 20, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to his parents Grover Cleveland and Esther Pansy Willis.
Joan Elizabeth Chapin Elliott joined her late husband, VE (Si) Elliott, MD, at the side of the Heavenly Father on 19 July 2016. She passed peacefully with family at her side after a brief illness complicating the ravages of
David Craig Johnson, 54, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Schurz, Nevada.
Frank Martinez, a longtime fixture on the local club soccer scene, has been named the new head coach of Carson High’s state championship boys squad.
RENO — As Pacific Coast League debuts go, Matt Koch’s was very encouraging.
Lois Grace Walmsley Hill passed away the evening of July 19, 2016.
Edrie Cross Schwake, 97, of Carson Valley, Nevada, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Gardnerville.
Donna Batis Wungnema, 70, of Carson City, NV. was called home to the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Raymond for over 30 years. Devoted mother of Susan (David) Springob,
Jessie passed away peacefully at home with family members present on July 27, 2016.
