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McCulloch 10th, Gingell finishes strong at regional golf tournament
Submitted by on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:30pmDespite coming up just short in their quest to extend the season one more week, Carson High's Colin McCulloch and Garrett Gingell still managed to finish strong at the Northern 4A Regional Boys Golf Tournament on Tuesday afternoon at Empire Ranch Golf Course.
In the process, they gained some valuable experience for the future.
Wildcats head to Henderson for SWAC Tournament
Submitted by on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 10:50pmWhile the Western Nevada College baseball team, Salt Lake Community College and College of Southern Idaho have all had their moments this year, WNC baseball coach D.J. Whittemore said College of Southern Nevada is still unquestionably the class of the Scenic West Athletic Conference.
"They know they're going to win," said Whittemore about CSN being the favorite in this week's SWAC postseason tournament. "Everyone else thinks they're going to win."
Senators could be darkhorses for State Championships
Submitted by on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 10:35pmThe road to the NIAA 4A State Championships is always difficult, but the Carson High softball team seems to have received as favorable path as possible. Two Northern 4A teams will advance to state and it figures that High Desert League champion Spanish Springs is the heavy favorite to earn one of those berths. And since Carson isn't in the Cougars' bracket, the Senators could be one of the darkhorses to grab that second spot to state.
McCulloch has hot hand on chilly opening day at regional golf tournament
Submitted by on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 10:21pmAfter watching rain turn to snow through the afternoon, Colin McCulloch couldn't have been happier when opening round play in the Northern 4A Regional Boys Golf Tournament was finally suspended on Monday afternoon at Empire Ranch Golf Course.
"I'm so cold right now," the Carson High sophomore said afterward, glancing out on a course where snow was starting to stick. "It was pretty tough. Starting on 15, I could barely grip the club."
Barnett's, Rasner's solid efforts not enough for Nevada
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 8:43pmRENOÂ -- It's the nature of baseball. Former Western Nevada College star Brian Barnett and Carson City's Jesse Rasner played well enough for the University of Nevada baseball team, but in the end it wasn't good enough.
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For both Barnett and Rasner, each were pondering one at-bat that left them thinking about what could have been. And the end result was a 6-4 win in 12 innings for San Jose State against Nevada on Sunday at Peccole Park. The Spartans avoided the four-game sweep after the Wolf Pack won the first three games of the series.
Carson to face Reed in regional softball tournament opener
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 8:26pmCarson High is riding a wave of momentum into the NIAA 4A Northern 4A Region Softball Championship tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday and continue through Saturday at Bishop Manogue High School in Reno.
Regional baseball tournament to be hosted by Carson, Douglas
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 8:08pmThe NIAA 4A Northern 4A Region Baseball Championship tournament is set to begin on Tuesday and continue through Saturday at Carson High School and Douglas High School in Minden.
Regional golf tournament set for Empire Ranch
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 7:57pmThe NIAA Class 4A Northern Region Boys Golf Championship tournament is scheduled to be played on Monday and Tuesday over the Sierra/Blue and River/White nine-hole sides at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City.
Northern 4A track and field preview
Submitted by on Sun, 05/09/2010 - 11:13amIt's all come down to the next three weekends as far as Northern 4A track and field athletes and coaches are concerned. Of course, the state meet is the ultimate goal, but first comes the Northern 4A Regionals, which get under way Saturday with the prelims at Damonte Ranch High in Reno.
The finals will be held at Damonte Ranch next Saturday and the top three finishers ineach event qualify to advance to the NIAA State Championships, also at Damonte Ranch.
Garcia, Childers make cut in tough pole vault field at Northern 4A Regional prelims
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 11:46pmIn previewing the Northern 4A Regional Track and Field Championships, there might not be a more loaded event when it comes to sheer depth than the boys pole vault.
Seven athletes have cleared 13-9 or better -- including the Carson High tandem of Eric Garcia and Cameron Childers -- and on Saturday a jump of 12-6 was needed to advance past the regional prelims at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno. Garcia and Childers both made their attempts at 12-6 to qualify for the field of nine vaulters in the finals.
Lester top diver, Grunert swims to victory at league championships
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 10:01pmA pair of Carson High sophomores reigned as champions in their respective events -- Brian Lester in the 1-meter diving and Tim Grunert in the 100-yard breaststroke -- when the High Desert League Swimming and Diving Championships concluded at the Carson City Aquatic Facility on Saturday.
Lester top diver, Grunert swims to victory at league championships
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 10:01pmA pair of Carson High sophomores reigned as champions in their respective events -- Brian Lester in the 1-meter diving and Tim Grunert in the 100-yard breaststroke -- when the High Desert League Swimming and Diving Championships concluded at the Carson City Aquatic Facility on Saturday.
Wildcats complete sweep, secure No. 2 playoff seed
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 6:57pmA pennant race is a pennant race no matter if it's for first or second place.
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And for the Western Nevada College baseball team, the race for second place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference went down to the wire. College of Southern Nevada was finally helping out the Wildcats after losing the first three games of its series at Salt Lake Community College.
Jordan Lewis sets sights on Friday night lights at University of Houston
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 6:43pmTo hear Jordan Lewis talk about it, fellow pitcher David Carroll was the main target of the University of Houston. But Western Nevada College baseball coach D.J. Whittemore said Houston wanted Lewis all along.
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It all worked out in the end as Carroll signed with Maryland and Lewis recently signed with Houston. "They originally came here scouting Carroll," said Lewis about Houston. "They just started to kind of notice me."
Northern 4A track and field season down to final three weeks
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 10:35amIt's all come down to the next three weekends as far as Northern 4A track and field athletes and coaches are concerned. Of course, the state meet is the ultimate goal, but first comes the Northern 4A Regionals, which get under way Saturday with the prelims at Damonte Ranch High in Reno.
WNC Dominates Day One of Final Home Stand
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 9:43amCarson J.V. squad powers past South Tahoe
Submitted by on Sat, 05/08/2010 - 8:58amLuke Maher and Bruce McIntosh hit three-run homers to highlight a seven-run second inning as the Carson High J.V. baseball team ended its season with a 19-11 victory at home against South Tahoe on Friday afternoon.
Barnett hits another home run for Wolf Pack
Submitted by on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 11:29pmFormer Western Nevada College star Brian Barnett continues to stay on his hot hitting pace in Western Athletic Conference play for the University of Nevada baseball team.
Wildcats turn offense around to win twice
Submitted by on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 10:39pmKyle Conwell was happy to be reunited with his Western Nevada College baseball "family" this week. The feeling was certainly mutual on Friday afternoon when the Wildcats came together to bang out 29 hits while sweeping Colorado Northwestern Community College 11-2 and 15-1 during a Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheader at John L. Harvey Field.
Senators close book on their season with an exclamation point
Submitted by on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 9:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- Call it redemption, a harbinger of things to come, a catharsis. Whatever it was, the young Carson High baseball team made a resounding statement to end its season on Friday afternoon.
Senators clinch third-place in Sierra League
Submitted by on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 9:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- The Carson High softball team likes the position it's in heading into the Northern 4A playoffs.
CHS officially clinched a berth in the postseason with a 10-2 win over South Tahoe in the opener of a doubleheader on Friday and went on to win the second game as well, 5-0. Carson knew it would have third-place in the Sierra League locked up with a win in the opener after losses by Bishop Manogue and Fallon on Thursday.
Knorzer home run helps put Carson on track for key win
Submitted by on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 11:11pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- After one inning, it looked like the Carson High softball team might have a real battle on its hands Thursday afternoon.
But after watching South Tahoe pitcher Mel Smith strike out the side in the top of the first, Lauren Knorzer supplied a welcome boost with a two-run inside-the-park home run in the second inning that put the Senators on track to an important 11-4 Sierra League victory on the South Tahoe Middle School diamond.
Senators surge to win against Vikings' ace
Submitted by on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 9:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOEÂ -- When Austin Pacheco launched an RBI double to straightaway center field, the Carson High baseball team made a statement that it wasn't intimidated by South Tahoe ace pitcher Max De Lallo.
De Lallo got in his licks, but so did CHS as it rolled to its second straight victory over South Tahoe in an 11-6 win on Thursday. Adam Whitt started on the mound and pitched four solid innings and Cameron Mayville added four RBI for Carson.
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J.V. Senators score another win over Vikings
Submitted by on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 9:47pmThis time, the Carson High J.V. baseball team didn't need any drama to get past South Tahoe.
After coming from behind to win 12-7 in nine innings the day before, Carson started fast and rolled to an 11-0 win at home against South Tahoe on Thursday afternoon.
Luke Maher and Rafe King combined to bang out six hits and Carson scored five runs in the second inning to take charge en route to a win that improved its Sierra League record to 11-6 in league (18-10 overall).
Mt. Rose Ski Resort comes up with a nice perk
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 7:06pmAll Mt. Rose Ski Resort passes purchased between now and May 9 will be entered in a drawing to get their pass refunded. Buy your Mt. Rose Unlimited or Limited Pass online at www.skirose.comtoday.
Here is the price for the ski passes:
— Adult ages 18-64, $377
— Senior ages 65 plus, $255
— Teen ages 13-17, $255
— Child ages 6-12, $133
All Unlimited Passes include unrestricted lift access with no void dates plus these perks:
— $50 Rosebuds Children's Camps (void holidays, discount available to children of adult and senior pass holders)
20th Cushing Crossing pond skimming returns to Squaw Valley USA this Sunday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 4:40pmOK, so skiing and riding are pretty much over for the season. But get out your swim suits, 'cause Squaw Valley is holding its annual pond skimming event.
Brewer, Gingell, McCulloch clinch regional tournament qualifying berths
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 9:47pmNiko Brewer's timing was perfect during the final Sierra League boys golf regular season match on Wednesday afternoon. Not only did the Carson High senior equal his season best score by shooting an 83 at ArrowCreek Country Club in Reno, he was good enough to extend his season by at least one more week.
Charles in charge, Senators blank Vikings in series opener
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 9:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE -- David Charles wasn't a wash with sentimentality after his final start on the mound of his baseball career at Carson High. That frame of mind was a big reason why Charles wasn't caught up in any uncontrolled emotions and threw five shutout innings. And why Charles will be moving on to the next level.
Stone, Golden Eagles set for California community college baseball postseason
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 9:34pmFeather River College and Carson High graduate Kyle Stone will begin a new season on Friday when the California state community college baseball playoffs get under way.
Senators look to clinch playoff berth at South Tahoe
Submitted by on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 9:29pmOnce again, the Carson High softball team finds itself in a "must win" situation coming into the final weekend of its regular season.
Unlike last year, when they dropped two of three games against Sierra League champion Douglas and were eliminated from the Northern 4A playoff picture despite a 13-8 record, the Senators are looking for a more favorable outcome as they prepare for a three-game regular season-ending series against South Tahoe starting on Thursday.
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