Sports
Bike shop hosts free triathlon clinic
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:01amPregnant with her fifth child in 2002, Janice Brod was hesitant to train for her first triathlon. Knowing the level of athleticism of her competitors, she wondered if she should even enter. But ...
Aces lose 5-2 after night of celebration
Submitted by Chris Graham on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 9:46pmRENO- A night after celebration, the Aces looked to be suffering 'post-celebration' effects. They came out against the Fresno Grizzlies on Tuesday night lethargic but the game stayed close. The Aces' starter RHP Kevin Mulvey went 5 innings giving up 5 hits (one of those a homerun) 3 runs with 5 strikeouts and no walks allowed.
Cross Country: Senators look for a repeat
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 4:01amCarson High's girls cross-country team won its first regional championship last year, and with seven runners returning from that squad, the chance to duplicate that feat is very possible."We had a ...
PLAYOFF BOUND!: Reno Aces defeat Fresno Grizzlies 5-2
Submitted by Chris Graham on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 9:36pmRENO- Aces are one win away from punching their first ticket ever into the Pacific Coast League Playoffs. The Fresno Grizzlies come into town for a four game series. With Reno having a seven game lead over second place Tacoma and only eight games left to play, the Aces have all but wrapped up their spot in the playoffs. All it would take is an Aces win or a Tacoma loss.
Well, it happened, the Aces beat the Grizzles 5-2 on Monday night for their first ever playoff berth.
A Worthy Cause: Bowling for Boobs
Submitted by Chris Graham on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 10:29amThe first annual 'Bowling for Boobs' (a benefit for breastcancer.org) will be held at the Carson Lanes Family Fun Center on Saturday, October 8th. Registration is at 5pm and the event goes from 6pm-11pm. Carson Lanes Family Fun Center is located at: 4600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City. Some of the things that will take place during the event are: Bowling (of course), Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Food and Drink Specials, Music, Karaoke, and much more.
Senators seeking three-peat
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 4:01amAfter winning or sharing two consecutive 4A football championships, you wonder what Carson High's football team can do for an encore.How about a three-peat?Talk of a three-peat isn't taboo around t...
Ball sees more action Saturday
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 4:01amRENO - Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Chris Ault wanted to see more of Mike Ball on Saturday.Ball was more than happy to show him."You just have to be ready when the coaches give you an opportunity," ...
MOODY: Harsher security tactics needed at NFL stadiums
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 4:01amIn the aftermath of the fiasco at the Niners-Raiders game last weekend, I say make all NFL stadiums give fans breathalyzer tests upon entering the stadium not to mention metal detectors.Too harsh? ...
Carson spikers rally thanks to a good night's sleep
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 4:01amLAS VEGAS - "It is amazing what a little sleep will do," Carson High volleyball coach Robert Maw said about his team's performance on Saturday.After leaving for Vegas in the wee-hours of Friday mor...
California to face Japan for LLWS title
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 4:01amSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - The Little League teams from Huntington Beach, Calif. , and Billings, Mont., shared hopes of making it to the World Series when when they shared the same dorm in regi...
Successful debut for Turners, Dust Devils
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 4:01amYou would be hard-pressed to find a happier man in the town of Dayton than Rob Turner on Friday night.Thanks to two touchdown passes from son Jake Turner and a strong defensive effort, the Dust ...
Danica's move was no surprise
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 4:01amTo the surprise of absolutely no one, Danica Patrick on Thursday confirmed the rumors that have been flying all season. She will run a full NASCAR Nationwide series schedule in 2012, leaving IndyCa...
PREP ROUNDUP: Carson goes 0-3 in Vegas
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 4:01amLAS VEGAS - Carson High's varsity volleyball team dropped three games to open the season Friday at the Las Vegas tournament.Fatigue may have been an issue for the Senators, who left Carson in the w...
CHS SOCCER: Big years expected from Senator squads
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 4:01amWhen you talk about powerhouse girls soccer programs in Northern Nevada 4A, Carson High is usually at or near the top of everybody's list.Randy Roser, in his ninth year at the helm at CHS, has won ...
Dayton v-ball has unfinished business
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:01amIt's been approximately nine months since Dayton High's volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Truckee in the 3A state finals.Instead of forgetting the disappointing loss, the Dust Devils...
Dayton ushers in the Rob Turner Era tonight
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:01amA new era in Dayton High football begins tonight when the Dust Devils host defending 2A champion Lovelock.Kick-off is set for 7 p.m.Rob Turner has taken the head spot after veteran coach Rick Walke...
CHS TENNIS: Boys coach optimistic about 2011 season
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:01amWith two of his top singles players returning, Carson High boys tennis coach Kevin Fallon is optimistic about his opportunity to have a good season.A year ago, Carson reached the team regional tour...
California, Japan advance at LLWS
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:01amSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Hagen Danner pitched the biggest game of his Little League career before a large, passionate crowd rarely seen at youth baseball games.The 12-year-old ace from Huntin...
The Montana magic continues
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 4:01amSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Ben Askelson hit a high 0-1 curveball onto the hill beyond the left-field fence to send the boys from Billings, Mont., into the U.S. final of the Little League World ...
Maw takes over reins of CHS volleyball program
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 4:01amRobert Maw is no stranger to volleyball in Carson City.Maw coached for seven years at Carson Middle School and for five years with the local volleyball club.Now he's Carson High's new volleyball co...
COMMUNITY SPORTS: Pool leagues forming
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:01amThe American Poolplayers Association is now forming teams throughout Carson City. The new season starts Aug. 29.Each team consists of five to eight players who compete seasonally or year-round in w...
Keystone cleans up: PA beats Georgia at LLWS
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:01amSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania party rolled on at the Little League World Series.The hometown favorites from Clinton County overcame a rocky start with a six-run first inning then ...
COMMUNITY SPORTS: Pool leagues forming
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:01amThe American Poolplayers Association is now forming teams throughout Carson City. The new season starts Aug. 29.Each team consists of five to eight players who compete seasonally or year-round in w...
CHS GOLF: Rispin takes over golf programs
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:01amThere is a new face leading the Carson High girls golf team, and he's excited to be there.Jeff Rispin takes over the reins of the girls and boys golf programs from Terry Gingell, who has departed f...
Nevada Wolf Pack: Competition stiff for starting RB
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 4:01amRENO - Mike Ball's eyes lit up like an energized neon sign on Virginia Street. The smiles of Lampford Mark and Stefphon Jefferson could be seen from Reno all the way to their California hometown...
2011 Reno Marathon: Aces win 7-6 in walkoff fashion over Tacoma
Submitted by Chris Graham on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:07pmRENO- With the Aces having a commanding seven and a half game lead in the Pacific North Division with over the Tacoma Rainiers thanks in part from taking the first two games in this four game series against Tacoma. Reno looked to distance themselves even more from Tacoma on Monday night.
The Aces got a very quick start with the bats in the first inning behind two RBI doubles from Tony Abreu (scoring Evan Frey and Angel Berroa), and Cole Gillespie (scoring Abreu) off of Tacoma starter LHP Luke French (8-8, 6.12 ERA) for an eary 3-0 lead.
Aces/Rainiers Showdown in Reno Round 2: Aces win 4-2
Submitted by Chris Graham on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 3:43pmRENO- After what some are saying was the best game at Aces Ballpark on Saturday night which saw some 'fireworks' with the Aces starting catcher Robby Hammock get ejected for arguing balls and strikes while in the squat behind the plate, a sellout crowd was also treated to an offensive shootout, and eventually an 8-7 Aces victory. Sunday afternoon's game was a calm one in comparison.
Darrell Moody: Terrelle Pryor got what he deserved
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 4:01amLet me start out by saying that Terrelle Pryor got what he deserved.Why shouldn't Pryor be penalized by the NFL? He went out and knowingly hired an agent because he didn't want to sit out five game...
Carson High scrimmage: Despite missing players, Roman finds positives in Senators
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/21/2011 - 4:01amCarson High wasn't anywhere near full strength when it took the field for its scrimmage against McQueen on Saturday.Two-time all-4A running back Dylan Sawyers didn't even dress, wide receivers A...
Showdown in Reno: Aces and Rainiers fight for division/playoffs
Submitted by Chris Graham on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 10:43pmRENO- Aces Ballpark a beautiful sight for downtown Reno was full of electricity on Saturday night as the Tacoma Rainiers rolled into town for the most important season series for the two teams. The Aces lead the Rainiers by five and a half games in the Pacific North Division as they start the four game series against the Rainiers.
The 'Voice of the Aces' Ryan Radtke started out his broadcast by saying the emotions of the two teams would be at an all-time high knowing what this series means for the both of them.