Sports
Roller Derby Exhibition Scrimmage takes place June 4 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 1:16pmThe Carson Victory Rollers roller derby team will be playing in an exhibition scrimmage of the World Skate rule set with Arizona Skate Club at the Carson Community Center at 5pm. After you enjoy your weekend at the Nevada State Fair, stop by the gym to watch some fast, hard hitting and edge of your seat derby. It’s entertainment that the whole family can enjoy so bring the kids!
Carson Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team headed to Nationals Tournament in Nebraska
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 8:01amThe Carson Victory Rollers are taking Carson City to the national level of USARS Roller Derby! Help support your local athletes as we prepare for Nationals, we have hopes of bringing home a medal.
With 4 skaters having brought a bronze medal home with the Lockeford Liberators in 2021, now it’s time for Carson City to have our team make a name for themselves on the national stage in Lincoln, Nebraska July 6-8th 2023.
Downtown Throw Down Cornhole Tournament happening June 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:16pmThe Saturday, June 24 Downtown Throw Down Cornhole Tournament is presented by the Carson City Downtown Business Association and Silver State Cornhole.
Great week for Carson High School swim team
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/14/2023 - 7:50amWe see a lot of great swimmers come out of Carson High School. Each Season the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), the governing body of high school’s sports in the state of Nevada, presents the Nevada All -State Academic Team awards to varsity athletes with the 4.0 grade point average.
Carson High Football Hosts Beattie Alumni Bowl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 7:59amThe Carson High School Football team is excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Beattie Alumni Bowl on Wednesday, May 24th, from 6-8pm at Carson High School's Football Field. This event is a chance for the alumni of the CHS Football team to come back and compete against the current CHS Football team in a no pads passing scrimmage.
Carson Victory Rollers host roller derby double header Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/08/2023 - 11:27amCome support your local roller derby league and check out this double header on Saturday, May 13. We’ll be skating at the Carson Community Center at 2pm. Doors open at 1pm so you can grab your seat before they fill up.
The event will start with a junior mixer scrimmage and will be followed by your very own Carson Victory Rollers vs. Faultline Derby Devilz.
Carson City Boxing Club hosts Cinco de Mayo Fights this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 11:37amCarson City Boxing Club hosting Cinco de Mayo fights, food and live music this weekend, May 6-7, 2023 starting at 2 pm. Bring the family and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us!
Carson City Boxing Club is located at 3579 US-50 in Carson City.
Carson Country bowlers inducted to local Hall of Fame
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/30/2023 - 2:08pmSeven local bowlers were inducted in the second class of the Carson Country Bowling Association Hall of Fame at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 29, at Carson Lanes. Carson Country is the local association of the U.S. Bowling Congress.
Disc-over Frisbee Golf at the Pony Express-9 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 11:47amCarson Ridge Disc Golf Club, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space & the Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation presents:
“Let’s Play 9” Club Tags; Low-Key Disc Golf Competition - 2023 Tag Opener.
Great Basin Scottish Highland Games returns May 20-21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:12amThe second annual Great Basin Scottish Highland Games return to Sparks. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Throwing Company, which focuses on bringing the love and heritage of the Scottish Highlands to Northern Nevada through heavy athletics and cultural celebration.
Kids Tennis Classes begin soon in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 7:55amTennis classes for kids age 7-13 begin at Lampe Park in Gardnerville on May 10th.
Sign up at MindenTennis.com
There are currently two, 6-week sessions offered.
Carson students represent at 2023 Tah-Neva Middle School Wrestling Championships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:25amMiddle school wrestlers from northern Nevada gathered at Pershing County High School in Lovelock Saturday, March 25, for the 2023 Tah-Nevada Middle School Wrestling Championship Tournament. In total, there were 261 wrestlers representing 17 schools, from White Pine County to Truckee, Calif. Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School sent 10 and 14 wrestlers respectively, representing Carson City Schools.
Local Dayton High senior to represent USA in international track and field meet in Australia
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 5:16pmMolly McGrew has been invited to represent the USA in the Coast 2 Coast International Athletics Track and Field meet, held in Queensland, Australia on July 15-16 2023 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre.
Molly has lived in Dayton, Nev., her whole life and for the past 4 years has attended Dayton High School. During her years at Dayton High she has participated in basketball, soccer and track.
Silver Oak Senior Men's Club Is Accepting Applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:50pmSilver Oak Senior Men’s Club will be returning to play at the best maintained course in Carson City in 2023. The club is open to all senior men, 55 years and older. Tournament play will be every Thursday starting April 6 through October 26. Shotgun start times will vary based on time of year, but will center around 8am.
Carson City Parks and Rec, Sierra Nevada Cornhole to host inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Cornhole Tournament
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 3:43pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is joining forces with Sierra Nevada Cornhole to host the inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Cornhole Tournament.
The event takes place Sat., March 18 at the Carson City Mac, with registration from 12 to 1:30 p.m., and bags will fly at 2 p.m.
Carson High Ski Team sends 4 boys, 2 girls to state championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:38amCARSON CITY — The Carson High Ski Team capped off its season by sending four boys and two girls to the state championship races at Kirkwood this past weekend including Samuel Barker (sophomore), Sierra Frame (junior), Sean Harrington (freshman), Juri Rother (junior), Madison Lind Smith (junior) and Mark Walther (freshman).
Signup applications underway for Toiyabe Golf Club Men's Group
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 5:09pmNew Golf Opportunities Organized at Toiyabe Golf Club. Play one of the best courses in Northern Nevada by joining the Washoe Valley Champions Golf Club.
Genoa Lakes Ladies' Golf Club tees off April 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 7:03pmThe Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club will kick off the 2023 golfing season on Tuesday, April 4. Women golfers age 18 and over are eligible to join this friendly group of women golfers.
Northern Nevada soccer teams find success at ODP West Region Tournament
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 1:43pmIn just its fourth year of operating as a separate entity from Las Vegas, the Northern Nevada Olympic Development teams experienced its best success ever earlier this month at the ODP West Region Championships in Mesa, Arizona.
Female grapplers from Carson High win regional titles, head to state
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 8:59amTwo fierce female grapplers from Carson High School made history as they both took home championship titles at the state’s first-ever sanctioned all-girls regional wrestling tournament.
Carson City's Shook and Bowman bring home gold from Youth Masters Bowling Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 9:45amShane Shook defeated Hunter Mueller 191-133 to become the champion at the Northern Nevada Masters youth tournament last Sunday, January 22.
The tournament was held at Gold Dust West Bowling Center and was sponsored by the Carson Country U.S. Bowling Congress association.
Carson City Special Olympics athletes take on hoops and basketballs, volunteers needed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 11:40amEach year, Carson City Special Olympics athletes participate, learn and grow within six different sports: basketball, track and field, swimming, bocce, flag football and bowling.
Currently, athletes are in their basketball season and practice every Tuesday at Eagle Valley Middle School.
Carson City 8th grade soccer goalie headed to Dallas Cup, fundraiser underway for Sierra Surf team
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 8:40amThe Sierra Surf Boys 2008/U15 soccer team has been accepted to the prestigious weeklong Dallas Cup in Dallas, Texas in April. Cameron Woods, an 8th grader at Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City, is the starting goalkeeper for the Reno-based Surf team.
Sunridge Women's Golf Club now accepting applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 10:21amSunridge Women's Golf Club in Carson City is welcoming new and returning members! Interested in joining a group of fun women playing fun golf games? COME JOIN US! Our season starts on Tuesday, April 11, with a short meeting and continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and will have our shotgun at 9:30 a.m.
Three Carson City students punch their way to the top
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 9:53amCARSON CITY — A sixth grader from Carson Middle School and a pair of Carson High School sophomore boxing athletes have punched their way to the top, winning both state (in Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2022) and regional championships (in Compton, Calif., Jan. 6-8, 2023) and are now gearing up to compete at the national level at the Silver Gloves National Finals, hosted in Independence, Mo. Feb. 9-11, 2023.
2023 Carson Girls Softball registration now underway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 10:02amCarson Girls Softball is a non-profit organization committed to providing young ladies (ages 3 to 18) in the Carson City area the opportunity to play recreational softball in an organized environment. The program has been around for over 25 years and had thousands of young ladies play over the years!
Capital City Women's Golf Club now accepting applications
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/22/2023 - 6:02amCapital City Women's Golf Club at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Carson City (formerly Silver Oak Women's Golf Club) is welcoming new and returning members.
Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club accepting new members
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 3:51pmThe Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club is now taking applications for new and renewing members! We play 18 holes each Wednesday morning all summer long — from mid April to early October; and our after work Eaglets play 9 holes each Thursday afternoon. An application is available on the bulletin board at Eagle Valley Golf Course. Questions? Call Darcy Johnson and leave a message at 775-350-7146.
10-Year Anniversary celebrations to be held for Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Club on Jan. 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 10:00amLake Tahoe Epic Curling Celebrates 10 Years With Special Public Events. To celebrate, the club is hosting events open to the public throughout the month of January.
Carson Middle School 7th grade basketball team win championship in undefeated season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 1:15pmThe Carson Middle School Boys 7th grade basketball team was victorious Saturday night in the 2022 Tah-Neva Basketball Tournament at the Douglas County Community Center.
The undefeated 7th grade Solons beat Eagle Valley Middle School, Carson Valley Middle School and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School to bring home the first place trophy. The final game score against Pau-Wa-Lu was 58 to 40.