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The Carson Senators Cycling MTB team took the top step on the podium at the Walker River Rendezvous cross country mountain bike meet Sunday Sept. 24 at Walker River Recreation Area in Yerington.

Fifteen teams from northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra participated in the meet. With Carson taking 1st, Mammoth 2nd, and Galena 3rd.

Carson Tahoe Blue Bulls will host the Berkeley Men's Club on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Carson High School for the inaugural Rugby match in Carson City. The Blue Bulls started at the end of 2019 and have grown to where it stands today.

Travis Hunter may be the most versatile player in college football today. Playing both offense as wide receiver and defense as a cornerback, Travis has quickly put himself on the Heisman watchlist. His season, however, took a drastic turn last Saturday night when Colorado State senior defensive back Henry Blackburn delivered a very late and, by the naked eye, unnecessary hit to Hunter’s mid-section. Blackburn’s hit caused a laceration to Hunter’s liver and will put the Heisman hopeful on the bench to miss three crucial weeks according to the latest reports.

The Carson High School Football team received professional treatment earlier this month while they were in Las Vegas for their game against Basic Academy.

It is that time of year, Reno Air Race time. Each year dozens of aircraft come in from everywhere to park in Carson City and attend the air races in Reno. The front of the airport rarely has many aircraft but for this event the area becomes full. Mountain West typically has aircraft parked nearby but at air race time this parking is also full.

On Saturday, Muscle Powered, Safe Routes to School, and Mayor Lori Bagwell joined forces for a bike rodeo at Mills Park, during which riders of all ages could try out different wheeled-apparatuses, take home free helmets, discuss BMX, and much more.

“In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety,” organizers wrote.

On Saturday, Sept. 16 the second annual Dayton Valley Days Cornhole Tournament returns, with proceeds supporting the Dayton Chamber.

"This is a very fun day, with great people, lots of different food, refreshments and crafters all available in historic Old Town Dayton," organizers said.

Sign in is at 9 a.m. and bags will fly at 10 a.m. Please pre-register on the free Scoreholio app.

Twenty members in four flights competed for the 2023 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) championship crown during two rounds played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

Carson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.

FrauFecht, a women’s sword-fighting tournament, will be returning for its second year at the Carson City Community Center this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3.

The Carson Victory Rollers will be hosting a fundraiser scrimmage on September 10th to help cover costs for our upcoming tournament in October, the Battle for the Silver Skate.

Please join us at 2pm for LIVE, hard-hitting roller derby entertainment that’s fun for the whole family!

Thursday, August 24, Silver Oak Senior Men’s Club held the second round of the annual two round Club Championship to determine the best golfer in the club over a field of 45 golfer.

The competition recognizes both a gross score and net score (with handicap factored in)winner and is played on two consecutive Thursdays.

The 2023-2024 youth bowling league sign-ups has opened for all three locations: Gold Dust West, Homegrown Bowling (formerly Carson Lanes Family Fun Center,) and Wink's Silver Strikes. Bowling will start on September 9 at all three houses.

Bowling is open to all abilities and ages 3-18* (*age as of August 1)

Get ready for the most fantastic event in Carson City. The Outlaw Flat Trac Race is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The event is from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at Fuji Park just south of Carson City at 601 Old Clear Creek Road, for an adrenaline-fueled experience.

Xochie Aranda was a single mother in her 30s when she first learned that she had polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. She was placed on the national transplant waiting list for a kidney and received a transplant in 2014.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Carson High Football Hall of Fame Dinner returns to Fuji Park's Fuji Hall on July 29. This highly anticipated event has been a cherished tradition for over two decades, celebrating the rich history and outstanding achievements of Carson High School's football program.

The annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club President’s Cup tournament took place July 11 and July 13 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ranch and Lakes Courses.

Huge crowds were par for the course this week as the 34th annual American Century Championship was held at Edgewood Tahoe. It came down to the last hole to separate the two leaders, Mardy Fish and Steph Curry.

Golden State Warriors Guard Steph Curry did something at Edgewood Tahoe that he had only done once before in his life — a hole-in-one. An exuberant Curry ran off the 7th tee as his shot when into the bucket 152 yards later on the seventh hole.

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry opened with two birdies and an eagle in his first four holes and leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after Friday's opening round.

After one of the heaviest snow loads that Lake Tahoe has seen, you might think that ultrarunners in the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (A Glimpse of Heaven … A Taste of Hell) might need snow shoes instead of running shoes.

But the event on Saturday and Sunday is going on as planned, with all three races starting and finishing at Western Nevada College.

Sparks Centennial Little League’s 12u girls are on their way to represent the State of Nevada at the Little League Softball West Region Tournament in San Bernardino, CA. Centennial brought home the State Championship on Sunday in Battle Mountain winning over Southern Nevada’s Summerlin South 4-0 punching their ticket to Regionals. Centennial will be competing against other 12u girls from Arizona, Hawaii, Northern California, Southern California, and Utah for a spot in the Little League Softball World Series.

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was at the Tahoe Blue Events Center Monday to announce that he and partner David Hodges are bringing professional hockey to Lake Tahoe.

This past Thursday, July 6, SOSMC held the second round of an eclectic two round tournament known as the President’s Cup. What makes this competition unique is it’s played over two consecutive tournament Thursdays, but every player gets to use his best score from either round for each hole.

So, if a player has a blowup hole in one round but a better score in the other round, then the better score is used. It’s a fun experience that results in heavy bantering before and after each round.

There's great news for existing and future tennis players in Carson City. Centennial Park public tennis courts will be rebuilt and resurfaced.

The Downtown Throw Down Summer 2023 Cornhole tournament is back in the capital city this weekend. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m., on W. Telegraph Street this Saturday, June 24.

Only two weeks ago, Empire Ranch Golf Course was underwater due to flood waters from the spring snowmelt following our historic winter.

However on Monday, Empire Ranch announced that they have reopened and the greens are available once again.

Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City has given up its 3rd hole in one this year. Mr. Gary Dalen hit a 6 iron from 131 yards and rolled it in for a one! Congrats to Gary and we hope to see him soon.

The second annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament returns June 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Eagle Valley Golf Course, located at 3999 Centennial Park Dr.

Kyra Cisneros, 17, remembers being paired with police officers during the holiday shopping sprees afforded to children in need in the Carson City School District.

Just in time for the summer season when parents and kids alike are looking for new activities, USA BMX is holding a free registration event in Carson City on Sunday, June 4.

The event is for those who may be interested in BMX racing, allowing them a sneak peek into what members can expect at their local track, from multiple weekly practices to local, regional and national racing opportunities that are open to all USA BMX members — regardless of age or skill level.