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Garner, Guzman collect 3A all-league basketball honors

Lowry High School seniors Kasyn Garner and Anthony Guzman were named to the Northern 3A East honorable mention team. The all-league selections are chosen by the league coaches.

Lowry sweeps doubleheader from Sparks

When Mother Nature unleashed her fury in northern Nevada and you are a spring sport, you need to improvise at times. The Lowry High School baseball team was scheduled to travel to north Reno this past Friday to play North Valleys in a crossover game.

PCHS track and field aces Fernley meet

The Pershing County High School track and field team had its first meet last Saturday in Fernley. Fourteen boys and 10 girls represented Lovelock, a dramatic increase over recent years.

Local cowboys, cowgirls shine at Las Vegas High School Rodeo

The Nevada High School Rodeo Association made its final stop in southern Nevada, with a trip to Las Vegas on Feb. 24-25. Humboldt County’s Emma Garijo was tops in the breakaway roping average by two seconds at 5.88. She won the first performance with a time of 2.89 and was second in the final performance at 2.99.

LHS swimmers sweep dual from Wooster

While most spring sports teams in northern Nevada were finding cover due to a winter storm, the Lowry High School swim team was inside at Alf Sorenson Pool in Reno top open its season on Friday, March 1. Lowry picked up duals wins over Wooster, as the boys cruised to a 75-23 win and the girls team recorded a 96-90 victory.

The Elite of Nevada Basketball- Stoker named 3A Player of the Year, Backus earns all-state, first team honors

Lowry High School senior Savannah Stoker was named the Northern 3A East, Northern 3A and 3A State Player for the second straight season. In addition, the Lowry girls basketball team won its third consecutive state title and ninth overall, which is fourth most in Nevada history.

Lowry softball cruises past Sparks in crossover play

Sophomore Elisabeth George was one out away from a no-hitter in her outing at Sparks this past Friday afternoon, when the Railroaders got their first hit. She still helped the Lowry High School softball team to a 19-0 win in crossover play.

Longhorns wins 2-of-3 games in opening weekend

The Battle Mountain High School baseball team was one of those squads that got the raw deal with Mother Nature this past weekend. The Longhorns traveled to Winnemucca on Thursday afternoon to take on the Lowry JV.

Pershing County baseball goes 3-0 at home tournament

The PCHS baseball went 3-0 at the Pershing County tournament last weekend. The boys beat Sparks (11-1), Lowry JV (16-6) and Battle Mountain (18-3). Officials canceled the last day of the three-day tournament due to extreme weather.

Buckaroo baseball team opens season at Colorado River Invitational in Needles

While Northern Nevada was getting slammed by one of the biggest storms of the year, the Lowry High School baseball team was able to escape beforehand and head to Needles, Calif., to open the season. Under the direction of new head coach, Brent Riemersma, the Buckaroos went 1-4 over three days at the Colorado River Invitational.

Lowry picks up three wins at Colorado River Invitational

The 2023 season ended with the Lowry High School softball team in the 3A state championship in Mesquite. The 2024 squad began its quest to get back to the title game with another trip down south, but his time a little more west and into California.

Lady Bulldogs finish second at 1A State Championships

RENO — After a tough exit in the first round of the 2023 state championships, the McDermitt High School girls basketball team came back with vengeance on its way to the 1A state title game this season. The Lady Bulldogs came in as a young team this year, with just one senior on the roster in Nicolette Northrup.

End of a stellar season

Last Thursday, Pershing County girls basketball lost 58-31 to Needles, Calif., in the state semifinals. They competed at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Needles advanced to the title game and beat North Tahoe 48-34 in the Virginia Street gym on Friday in the championship.

Serna, Reiva swim at Valentines Day Age Group Open in Minden

Battle Mountain NNA swimmers Nevaeh Serna and Weston Reiva competed in the 2024 Valentines Day Age Group from Feb. 9-11 at the Carson Valley Swim Center in Minden. Serna earned the high-point award in her division, winning the 100-yard back stroke on 2 minutes, 27.27 seconds and the 50-yard backstroke at 32.45.

Spring season for Nevada High School Rodeo Association starts in Pahrump

The second half of the Nevada High School Rodeo Association got back rolling on Feb. 16-17 in Pahrump. Humboldt County’s Billy DeLong came back home with a pair of average victories in boys cutting and saddle bronc. DeLong scored 143 points, placing second in the first performance with 70 points and winning the final performance with 73 point