Stories for October 2018

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Wednesday, October 31

Kazuko H. Oviatt

Kazuko H. Oviatt, 86, died October 15, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Douglas High hopes to carry momentum into McQueen

It could be difficult to instill confidence into a team that’s about to face a club it lost to 49-7 earlier in the season. But what happened last week doesn’t hurt in that effort.

Helen J. Dennis

Helen J. Dennis, 79, died October 30, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Tuesday, October 30

No. 1 Fallon hosts No. 4 Fernley with state berth on the line

After ending the regular season with its fourth consecutive shutout, the Greenwave football welcomes cross-valley rival Fernley on Friday for the second round of the Northern 3A playoffs.

Fallon plays spirited volleyball against Truckee

FALLON — Although Truckee defeated Fallon in their Northern 3A match Tuesday, the Greenwave volleyball team fought for every point against the Wolverines at the Elmo Dericco Gym.

Fallon battles Elko County teams

Elko defeated Fallon on Thursday in boys soccer, 5-3, at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Joe Santoro: Pack defense better but not yet great

Jeff Casteel knew his Nevada Wolf Pack defense would show improvement this season.

Monday, October 29

Hug holds off Carson boys soccer in playoffs

RENO — Carson’s Daniel Escalante cleared the ball in front of the net shortly after the game had started and the Senators had dodged a bullet. But there were more bullets to come the Senators couldn’t dodge.

Frances S. Wilde

Frances S. Wilde, 70, died October 27, 2018 in Fernley, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Nevada kickoff for Colorado State game set

RENO — A kickoff of 7:30 p.m. has been set for the final home game for the Nevada football team, a battle against Mountain Division foe Colorado State on Nov. 10 at Mackay Stadium.

CHS grad leads San Francisco State men’s hoops team

It didn’t take long for Vince Inglima to make his mark as the interim head coach of the San Francisco State men’s basketball team — and to remove the interim tag from his title. Ten games to be exact.

MW rankings: Pack, Rebels move in opposite directions

The UNLV Rebels are now the worst team in the Nevada Appeal Mountain West football rankings.

Sunday, October 28

Wolf Pack knocks off San Diego State

RENO — Jay Norvell now has his first signature victory as the Nevada Wolf Pack’s head coach. The Wolf Pack rallied from deficits of 14 and nine points in the first half to beat the San Diego State Aztecs 28-24 Saturday night at Mackay Stadium in front of a crowd of 14,545.

Saturday, October 27

Friday, October 26

‘Struggling’ Aztecs come to Mackay

San Diego State head coach Rocky Long isn’t about to allow a six-game winning streak cloud his judgment about his Aztecs.

Thursday, October 25

Krueger’s huge game leads Douglas past Carson

For the Carson High football team, it was definitely a nightmare on Saliman Street.

Carson boys soccer beats Douglas

Even before his team won the Northern 4A title, Carson High boys cross country coach Pete Sinnott had a smile on his face.

Douglas VB sweeps past Carson

MINDEN — The Douglas High volleyball team had its own version of the Fab Five and it was fitting it came on senior night.

Neavda ninth in coaches poll

RENO — The University of Nevada men’s basketball team is ranked ninth in the USA Today Coaches Poll that was released on Thursday.

SYFL Playoffs begin this weekend; cheer competition is Sunday

RENO – Nine weeks of regular-season football came to an end last weekend as the playoffs begin a new chapter on Saturday for the Sierra Youth Football League (SYFL).

Wednesday, October 24

Loretta Irene Hallsworth

August 30, 1933 - October 20, 2018 Loretta (Lori) passed away October 20, 2018 with her three daughters and her brother at her side. Loretta had been ill for many years, but she passed peacefully at Carson Tahoe Acute Care Hospital. Loretta was born to Floyd and Hazel Black in Oaktown, IN.

Phillip William Hilliard

Phillip William Hilliard passed away peacefully with his daughters at his bedside. He was known by many as "Big Phil" but family saw him as a "Big Teddy Bear".

Richard C. Labahn Sr

died October 11, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Ervin "Vic" Vicich

89, died October 18, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Penney Leigh Sey

72 of Carson City, passed away on October 17, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Gladys Ann Burchett

76 of Carson City, passed away on October 17, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Nathan M. Smith

44, died October 17, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Harry R. Stuchell

84, died October 18, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Phillip W. Hilliard

62, died October 20, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Ralph Vigil

Oct 24, 1942 - Oct 14, 2018 Ralph was a loving father, brother, uncle, friend and brother in Christ. He is survived by his niece Anna Larsen & family of WA., along with many more of the Vigil name.

Warren Emmett Williams

Feb 29, 1932 - Oct 13, 2018 He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jane Montgomery Williams of Elko, NV and their three children, Sharon (Randy) Park of Spring Creek, NV, Steven (Virginia) Williams of Carson City, NV, and Stuart Williams of Albuquerque, NM. As well as 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Burns Funeral Home in Elko, NV on November 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m

John E. Frank Jr

August 26, 1924 - September 28, 2018 Celebration of Life Friday, November 9, 2018 11:00am First United Methodist Church212 N Division Street Carson City, Nevada 89703 Reception to follow at the Carson Colony Senior Center 402 Washoe Street Carson City, NV 89703

Tuesday, October 23

Packers clinch flag football title

The Packers best the Raiders 44-19 to clinch the championship in the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League

Receiver finally ‘Cooks’ for Wolf Pack: Joe Santoro says

Elijah Cooks, the ultimate optimist and cheerleader, expected big things out of Elijah Cooks, the talented sophomore wide receiver, as the Nevada Wolf Pack football season began back in late August.

Ralph Vigil

Oct 24, 1942 - Oct 14, 2018 Ralph was a loving father, brother, uncle, friend and brother in Christ. He is survived by his niece Anna Larsen & family of WA., along with many more of the Vigil name.

Richard "Dick" Tatro

November 13, 1961 - October 21, 2018 Richard “Dick” Tatro was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA,) a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s in 2014.

Martin named to AP All-America team

RENO — University of Nevada senior Caleb Martin was been selected to the Associated Press preseason All-America team on Tuesday.

Monday, October 22

Golf, tennis teams finish season; soccer wraps up this week

The Lady Wave golf team fell just short from qualifying a golfer to last week’s state tournament in Truckee.

Dayton knocks off Wave in 3A volleyball

Dayton surprised the Lady Wave last week in Northern 3A volleyball by winning its match in four sets at the Elmo Dericco Gym.

Fallon completes perfect league season, enters bye week

The Greenwave football team finished the regular season with a perfect record after another route Friday night at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

MW poll: Aztecs keep (barely) winning — and falling

The San Diego State Aztecs continue to win and fall in the Nevada Appeal Mountain West football rankings.

Nevada 7th in AP poll

RENO — The University of Nevada men’s basketball team is seventh in the 2018-19 preseason Associated Press poll. It’s the highest rank for the Wolf Pack in school history. The previous top ranking was 9th on Feb. 26, 2007.

Carson High-Douglas High rivalry to feature pink socks for breast cancer awareness

In support of breast cancer awareness this October, Carson Tahoe Health has donated pink athletic socks for Carson and Douglas High School’s football players to dawn for their big rivalry game Oct. 25.

Sunday, October 21

Carson City man to vie for world taekwondo title

Carson City’s Chi Duong came away with a silver medal in the World Taekwondo Poomsae championships in Lima, Peru two years ago, but he’s looking for the gold medal this year when he again competes in the World Championships set for Taipei, Nationalist China on Nov. 15-18.

Nevada scores 24 straight in 40-22 win over Hawaii

HONOLULU — Toa Taua had 126 yards rushing and a touchdown on 18 carries and Ty Gangi passed for 247 yards and a score to help Nevada beat Hawaii 40-22 on Saturday night.

Saturday, October 20

Friday, October 19

For Carson High football in its win against Wooster it was Maffei in the middle

RENO — When Bradley Maffei burst through the line on his 55-yard touchdown run early in the second half, it was like he was carrying all of the Senators’ frustration with him. Seven weeks of frustration.

Ervin "Vic" Vicich

Ervin "Vic" Vicich, 89, died October 18, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Richard C. Labahn Sr

Richard C. Labahn Sr, died October 11, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Roger Diez: Sweet redemption for Almirola

Last Sunday was sweet redemption for Aric Almirola, as he took the checkered flag at Talladega to advance to the round of eight in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup playoffs.

April Dawn Taylor

September 6, 1955 - October 17, 2018 April Dawn Taylor passed away peacefully on October 17, 2018 in her home in Carson City, Nevada.

Thursday, October 18

MARLENE MAE WILES

March 13, 1935 – October 16, 2018 Marlene Mae Wiles, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on October 16, 2018. She was born in Sheyenne, North Dakota, the third of five siblings to Toralv Omholt and Lovina Lehnherr.

Diane E. (Sprouls) Blizzard

January 31, 1938 – October 12, 2018 Diane E. Blizzard passed away at home in the company of her loving family on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the age of 80.

Ray C. Kendall

1944 - 2018 On the morning of October 16th, 2018, Ray Kendall died from complications of rheumatoid arthritis, in the loving hands of his family and the caring ICU staff at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Joe Santoro: Pack hoops carrying Mountain West

Sports fodder ... The Nevada Wolf Pack, at least according to the media, should cruise to another Mountain West men’s basketball regular season championship.

CHS boys soccer clinches playoff spot

The message was simple for the Carson High boys soccer team at halftime.

Wednesday, October 17

Raiders beat Panthers in flag football

The Raiders beat the Panthers 20-7 in the featured game of the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League. In other games, the Packers beat the Rams 44-18, the Raiders beat the Rams 32-13 and the Packers beat the Panthers 44-25.

Sierra Lutheran runners strong at Rocklin Invitational

The Sierra Lutheran cross country teams traveled to Rocklin to run in the Bella Vista Branco XC Invitational Meet.

Pack visits division-leading Hawaii

The Nevada Wolf Pack and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors both need a victory. Badly.

CHS seeks redemption against Wooster

There’s nothing else for the Carson High football team to do but to move on.

Tuesday, October 16

Prep Roundup: Carson High cross country teams 3rd

Zachary Sever (17:53), Ethan Byasse (17:56) and Hunter Rauh (17:58) finished third, fourth and fifth respectively for the Carson High boys cross country team in the Northern 4A Sierra League meet at Rancho San Rafael on Friday.

Carson High’s Beglin sisters tie for 4th at state golf

DAYTON — Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.

Donald Wayne Jones "Wilbur"

October 6th, 1953 - October 7th, 2018 "Wilbur" passed away October 7th at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center just one day after his 65th birthday.

Joe Santoro: Pack about to be something special

We’re looking at the best 3-4 team in the history of Nevada Wolf Pack football.

Myrna Palo Trahey

Myrna Palo Trahey, 69 of Carson City, passed away on October 14, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

In Loving Memory of Audrey Joan Nuckles

Audrey Joan Nuckles passed into God’s hands on October 11, 2018. She was surrounded by family and friends after battling a long illness.

Donald Robert Dailey

Donald Robert Dailey, 81 of Stateline, passed away on October 13, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Fallon duo wins regional tourney

Only one Greenwave entry in the regional tennis tournament managed to escape the opening round, and then do some more damage.

Fallon needs help to make playoffs

If the Lady Wave volleyball team wants to continue its season past next week, it’s going to need a little help.

Greenwave clinches Northern 3A title

SPARKS — The Greenwave express steamed into Sparks with its Friday night express.

Monday, October 15

Karen Beglin leads state tournament

Carson High sophomore golfer Karen Beglin is halfway to a state title.

Richard Ignatius Broderick

Richard Ignatius Broderick, 82, passed away on October 13, 2018 in Washoe Valley, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Margaret Ann Lambert

Margaret Ann Lambert, born October 23, 1936 passed away on September 23, 2018 at the age of 81 years young. A woman of strength and resilience, Margaret ultimately lost her battle with cancer stoically, gracefully and surrounded by family.

Donald R. Peterson

Donald R. Peterson, 88, died October 13, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Gregory A. Slusser

Gregory A. Slusser, 77, died October 13, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Vernon Gregory Lucas

Vernon Gregory Lucas, 86 of Incline Village, passed away on October 11, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Vincent Stancil

Vincent was survived by his long time love Pam Trube, 3 step children, 2 grand children, sister Josie Brown, nieces and nephews; Veronica, Carlos, Valerie, Ricky and 6 great nieces and nephews.

Audrey Joan Nuckles

Audrey Joan Nuckles, 83 of Carson City, passed away on October 11, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

MW rankings: Top teams winning with defense

A stingy defense seems to be the key to success in the latest Nevada Appeal Mountain West football rankings.

Laura Lynne Babiarz

On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, Laura Lynn Babiarz passed away peacefully at her home in Fallon, Nevada at the age of 63.

Billy Ray Jackson Sr.

Dad passed away in his sleep while at home with his family in Fallon, Nevada.

Game time set for San Diego State at Nevada football game

RENO — A kickoff time of 7:30 p.m. has been set for the next home game for the Nevada football team, a showdown with West Division power San Diego State on Oct. 27 at Mackay Stadium.

Sunday, October 14

Boise State survives against Nevada Wolf Pack, 31-27

RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack didn’t need a miracle to beat the Boise State Broncos Saturday night. But it sure would have helped.

Saturday, October 13

Roger Diez: Crossing Delaware was interesting for NASCAR

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup race at Dover, Delaware, last Sunday was nothing if not interesting. Eleven-time Dover winner Jimmie Johnson didn’t even take the green flag, suffering a right front suspension failure in the pit lane.

Friday, October 12

Carson High no match for Damonte Ranch

Normally the Carson High football team would be watching film Saturday morning of Friday night’s game. But there was no sense in watching this film.

Miners take a bite out of Tigers

MINDEN — The Bishop Manogue Miners have one of the most potent 1-2 punches in Northern 4A football.

Former Pack golfer among 24 qualifiers at Dayton

DAYTON —Lorens Chan of Los Angeles fired a final round 2-under 70 to finish as low qualifier at 17-under 271 for the tournament and lead a group of 24 qualifiers who advance from stage one Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Thursday, October 11

Beglins qualify for state tournament

Carson High’s Karen and Jill Beglin qualified for the State Championships on Thursday at the Nortehrn 4A Regional Golf Championships.

Jerome “Jerry” Michael Starcevic

On the evening of July 30th, 2018, Jerome Michael (Jerry) Starcevic passed from us surrounded by family members.

Joe Santoro: Pack season at crossroad

Sports fodder ... The football season for the Nevada Wolf Pack is at a crossroads. Will it be yet another mediocre six or seven-win snoozer that ends in a meaningless bowl game? Or will it be a landmark, breakthrough season that transforms the entire Wolf Pack football program?

Martha Stortz

Born in St. Louis, MO, Marty spent her youth in Gentry, AK and Bonito, NM where she met her husband Laird. They moved extensively because of Laird’s military career.

Natividad C. Fleming

Natividad C. Fleming, 96, Dayton, Nevada, passed away on September 23, 2018.

Wednesday, October 10

Douglas volleyball outlasts Carson High in five games

Douglas High’s Hailey Hughes would set the tone for this chess match of a roller coaster ride, back-and-forth rivalry contest.

Carson High School golf in third at regionals

Carson High’s Karen and Jill Beglin qualified for the State Championships on Thursday at the Northern 4A Regional Golf Championships.

Chans takes lead after second round in Web.com Tour qualifier at Dayton Valley

DAYTON — Lorens Chans of Los Angeles, Calif. shot the low round of the tournament with a 6-under par 66 to break a 4-way log jam and take the 36-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club

Community sports: Winners of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness event named

Peterson Plumbing won the men’s division in the golf tournament at the 5th Annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day recently held at Silver Oak Golf Course.

Prep Roundup: Personal bests for Carson High runners

The Carson High boys cross country team finished 23rd on Saturday in the large schools division at the 40th annual Asics Clovis (Calif.) Invitational at Woodward Park.

Richard Davis Park

Richard Davis Park was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania on February 11, 1932 to Allyn Smedley Park and Gertrude Virginia Cameron. He lived in Wayne, PA until 1944 when he moved to Los Angeles with his parents. He graduated in 1951 from Belmont High School in Los Angeles.

Big game: Nevada Wolf Pack hosts Boise State

The Nevada Wolf Pack has something to prove to the Boise State Broncos.

CHS will need complete effort against Damonte

If there’s one word to describe the theme for the Carson High football team, it’s complete

Four-way tie for first round lead in Web.com Tour qualifier at Dayton Valley

DAYTON — The word of the day from players as they signed their scorecards was “brutal”. Yet four players managed to card 4-under par 68 to share the first-round lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Tuesday, October 9

Theodore H. Stokes

Theodore H. Stokes passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Wednesday, October 3rd, at the age of 91.

Joe Santoro: Pack needs better backup plan

Don’t blame Cristian Solano. The Nevada Wolf Pack’s tedious and vapid 21-3 loss to the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday night at the Mackay Mausoleum wasn’t the result of having to play a backup quarterback. Solano, playing in his first full game in almost five years, turned in an inspiring and courageous effort.

Nick Cullincini

A love letter to our brother, father, Nonno, friend. Nick, it has been one year since you left us, and we miss you every day.

Eleanor Ruth Bethmann

Eleanor Ruth Bethmann, 95, passed away on October 8, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Monday, October 8

Streaking Fallon steamrolls over Elko

ELKO — There are currently two types of football programs in the Division 3A North.

Beverly Jean Ventura

Beverly Jean Ventura, 90 of Carson City, passed away on October 7, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Doris Jean Schieberl

Doris Jean Schieberl, 92, passed away on October 6, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangments are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Mountain West rankings: Parity strikes back

Parity has taken over Mountain West football. After a wild weekend that saw four Mountain West teams win league games on the road and three backup quarterbacks start a game for the first time, the Nevada Appeal Mountain West Football Rankings have a new No. 1.

June M. Dutton

The family of June Dutton, with heavy hearts, announce her passing on August 29th at Stone Valley Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, where she was a resident for 20 months.

Billy Joe Hand

Billy Joe Hand passed away October 5, 2018 after a short illness.

Marie Miltenberger, Mushrush, Calvet

Marie Miltenberger, Mushrush, Calvet passed away peacefully on Sunday September 30, 2018 in Carson City NV.

Nancy Ann Richardson

Nancy Ann Richardson passed away unexpectedly at her home in Fallon on September 23, 2018. Nancy was born September 3, 1945 in Greenville, California to Duane and Rosemary Lambert.

Sunday, October 7

Web.com Tour Q-school returns to Dayton Valley

DAYTON — For the 24th consecutive year a PGA Tour qualifying tournament will be played at Dayton Valley Golf Club next week. And once again an extremely talented field of 78 players begin an arduous three stage journey with the goal of reaching the PGA Tour via a year of tough competition on the Web.com Tour.

Nevada Wolf Pack offense sputters in loss to Fresno State

RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack had to throw a Cristian to some hungry Bulldogs Saturday night at Mackay Stadium.

Saturday, October 6

Friday, October 5

Manogue downs Carson High in the rain

RENO — When quarterback Blake Menzel scored on a four-yard run with 5:30 to play in the first half, the Carson Senators had momentum in their Sierra League matchup at Bishop Manogue.

Roger Diez: Thrills and spills at Charlotte

NASCAR decided to run a slightly different track configuration of the Roval at Charlotte than the one I had been told would be used. In any event, the race provided the thrills and spills expected, especially in the closing laps. But who could have anticipated a three-way tie for the last transfer spot to round two of the playoffs?

Joanne K Fabian

Joanne K Fabian, 90, passed away on October 3, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangemants are under the card of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Judith Arden MacGregor

Judith Arden MacGregor, 77 of Carson City, passed away on September 3, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775- 888-6800.

Thursday, October 4

Joe Santoro: MW hasn’t done Pack any favors

The Mountain West has not handed the Nevada Wolf Pack football team any favors this season when it comes to the schedule. The Pack must play Fresno State and Boise State, arguably the best two teams in the conference, the next two weeks. West Division favorite Fresno State comes to Mackay Stadium this Saturday while Mountain Division favorite Boise State comes to town on Oct. 13.

Patricia Ann Harsh

February 5, 1953 – September 14, 2018 Patricia Ann Harsh was surrounded by her loving family and was comforted as she went to heaven September 14, 2018. She was a very caring person to everyone.

Becky A. Kawaja

Becky A. Kawaja, 60, died October 1, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Theodore H. Stokes

Theodore H. Stokes, 91, died October 3, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Community Sports: Panthers top Rams in flag football

The Panthers beat the Rams 19-6 in the opening game of the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League last week.

Wednesday, October 3

CHS volleyball falls to Damonte; golfers head to Regionals

Damonte Ranch took the momentum with an 11-0 run during game 1 of Wednesday night’s Sierra League volleyball matchup against Carson and never looked back.

Randy Gaa

Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.

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Brian Reedy and his wife, Lily

Pack calling on Mackay Magic for Fresno State

The Nevada Wolf Pack could now use a little Mackay Magic. “We’re undefeated at home,” Wolf Pack coach Jay Norvell said this week, reminding everyone of the Pack’s 2-0 record at Mackay Stadium this season.

CHS looking for some fight against Manogue

It figured the Sierra League matchup at Manogue would be challenging enough for the Carson High football team.

Tuesday, October 2

Sierra Lutheran football, volleyball win

Sierra Lutheran’s football team rolled to a 48-6 win last week at Pyramid Lake.

‘Holiday Pack’ tickets available for Nevada basketball

RENO — The Nevada athletics department on Tuesday announced a “Holiday Pack” mini-plan deal for the University of Nevada men’s basketball 2018-19 season.

Homer E. Robinson

Homer E. Robinson, 94, passed away on October 1, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Joe Santoro: Pack maturing but it’s a process

The Nevada Wolf Pack is finally showing some genuine signs of maturity as a football program. But there’s still a long ways to go

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The Red Hoop drum circle performs Saturday night at the 2017 American Indan Achievement Awards in Carson City.

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Loni Romo, Quecholli Fortunate Eagle, Fawn Douglas and State Sen. Julia Ratti are honored Saturday at the 2017 American Indian Achievement Awards at the Governor's Mansion.

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Man carrying a Christmas tree after cutting it down at a tree farm.

Monday, October 1

Seniors capture 2nd powderpuff football win

The competition was fierce between the junior and senior girls in the annual Powderpuff Bowl, a flag-football game to determine supremacy on the field for at least one year.

Fallon rolls over Dayton, prepares for Elko

Nick Delgado loves football. “Pancaking people,” Delgado said. “You get to run people. That’s the best part of being a lineman.”

Lady Wave drop three Northern 3A matches

The Truckee High School volleyball team won its 14th consecutive match on Sept. 25 by sweeping Fallon in three sets, 25-8, 25-2 and 25-22.

Alice Person

Alice Person, 98 of Carson City, passed away on September 30, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Margaret Randell

Margaret Randell passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Dayton Nevada.

Henry Michael Campbell

Henry Michael Campbell, 68 of Virginia City, passed away on September 30, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Edward Joseph Reilly

Edward Joseph Reilly, 76 of Carson City passed away on September 27, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Diane M. Ramsey

Diane M. Ramsey, 66, died September 29, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

MW rankings: Nevada, Boise, Fresno get revenge

Revenge was sweet for three Mountain West football teams this past weekend.

Martin Moosberg

Martin Moosberg, age 88, of Wellington, NV passed away on September 21, 2018. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.

Dianna L. Nelson

Dianna L. Nelson, 72, died September 26, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Kickoff time set for Nevada-San Jose State football game

RENO — A kickoff time of 2 p.m. has been set for the Nevada football team’s game at San José State on Nov. 17. The game will be played at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose and will be broadcast digitally on ESPN3.

Mary L. Sevier

Mary L. Sevier, 90, died September 28, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

CHS boys soccer beats Damonte Ranch

The Carson High boys soccer team rolled to a 4-0 win at Damonte Ranch on Saturday.

CHS, Marchegger strong at Stanford Invitational

Carson City had a strong day Saturday during the high school portion of the 44th Stanford Invitational cross country meet.

Merlin Wayne Hewitt

Merlin Wayne Hewitt, 79 of Dayton, passed away on September 27, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Delinda “Noni” Kinkel

Delinda “Noni” Kinkel, 73 of Dayton, passed away on September 27, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Robert “Randy” Bello

Robert “Randy” Bello, 63 of Carson City, passed away on September 25, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.

Lyle Andrew Dringenberg

Lyle Andrew Dringenberg, 85 of Washoe Valley, passed away on September 27, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 776-888-6800.

John Eugene Frank Jr.

John Eugene Frank Jr., 94, passed away on January 28,2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.