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Lady Mustangs score two non-conference wins

The Pershing County High School girls basketball team likes a challenge. They know that's how they'll grow as a basketball team.

Nevada hires Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate as head coach

RENO (AP) — Nevada has named Jeff Choate its new head football coach, the school announced Monday. Choate had been co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Texas since 2021.

PCHS boys drop two non-conference games

The Pershing County High School boys basketball suffered two lopsided losses this week. On Thursday they lost to the visiting Galena Grizzlies 64-17 and on Saturday, they hosted the Lowry Buckaroos and lost 61-25.

Walker’s to play in the Dream All-American Bowl

Lowry High School senior David Walker was nominated and accepted into the 2024 Dream All-American Bowl. After rigorous review from the committee, the top athletes were invited to play in the exclusive all-star game and participate in a weekend long event of developmental activities and performance on a nationwide platform. Dream All-American Bowl showcases the nation’s best high school and middle school athletes.

Lady Longhorns travel to Bulldogs Invitational

The Battle Mountain High School girls basketball team wrapped up its non-conference, preseason schedule this past weekend with a trip to Smith Valley for the Bulldogs Invitational.

Lowry’s Estrada, Guizar named to Northern 3A East boys soccer first team

Lowry High School’s Jesus Guizar and Bernardo Estrada were named to the Northern 3A all-league first team for their play this past fall season. Guizar was selected as a midfielder and Estrada as a defender. Elko’s Nico Avila was named the MVP and Alonso Lujan was chosen as the coach of the year.

Mustangs wrestle at Cody Louk, McQueen and Reed High School

The Pershing County High School wrestling team competed at multiple locations this past week. Three went to the Cody Louk Invitational at the Winnemucca Events Center. The rest of the team traveled to Reno. Eleven participated in the McQueen JV tournament at Robert McQueen High School.

Hornbarger, Guzman, Walker earn all-league, all-state honors for Buckaroos

Lowry High School’s Roan Hornbarger, Anthony Guzman and David Walker were named to the Northern 3A all-league first team for their play during the football season. Hornbarger was selected on the defensive line and collected second-team, all state honors as well. Guzman was one of three wide receivers on the all-league first team and he was chosen for the all-state honorable mention team.

BMHS boys split four games

The Battle Mountain High School boys basketball team split four games in Smith Valley at the Bulldogs Invitational, beating Pahranagat Valley 67-29 and Smith Valley 72-58 and losing 72-57 to Virginia City and 64-36 to Eureka. The Longhorns are now 5-4 on the season.

Bundrock, Madalena place second at Cody Louk Invitational in Winnemucca

The Battle Mountain High School wrestling team made the short trip to Winnemucca this past weekend for the Cody Louk Invitational and had a pair of wrestlers place second.

Gomez, Ricci, Gildone win titles at Cody Louk Invitational

The Lowry High School wrestling team found itself back atop the standings at the Cody Louk Invitational, winning the tournament his past weekend in Winnemucca with 228 points. Douglas was second with 192 points, followed by Spring Creek (161), Carson (155) and Spanish Springs (154.50). The Buckaroos had three champions crowned in Kruz Gomez at 113 pounds, Marcas Ricci (126) and Chris Gildone (150).

Brooks passes Billingsley for all-time dual wins at Lowry

This past Thursday night at the Winnemucca Event Center, the Lowry High School wrestling team defeated South Tahoe 58-18. The win propelled long-time coach John Brooks past Jim Billingsley for dual wins at Lowry with 313. The 313 dual wins are the four most in Nevada history.

Pershing County athletes win league, state and special awards

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, a sizable portion of Lovelock gathered in the high school auditorium. They came to see the fall sports athletes receive recognition from their coaches and league.

Nevada’s Johnson named to All-Mountain West First Team

Emany Johnson's career season for Nevada in 2023 earned him selection to the All-Mountain West First Team at defensive back, the conference announced Tuesday. Johnson headlines six Wolf Pack selections, as the quintet of wide receiver Dalevon Campbell, linebacker Tongiaki Mateialona, kicker Brandon Talton, linebacker Drue Watts, and offensive lineman Isaiah World.

Lowry boys go 1-2 at Elko Tournament

The Lowry High School boys basketball team tipped off its season this past weekend in Elko for a three-day tournament. Lowry opened the season on Thursday with 77-40 loss to Kuna, Idaho. The Buckaroos collected their first win of the season on Saturday with a 79-75 win over West Wendover.