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Lowry wrestlers finish second at Northern 3A Regional Tournament, crown four individual champions

After going undefeated the week before at the Northern 3A duals, the Lowry High School wrestling team had a mixed bag of results this past weekend at the Northern 3A Regional Championships at Wooster High School in Reno. The Buckaroos crowned four individual champions but will send just six grapplers to Fallon and the Rafter 3C Arena this weekend in Fallon.

Churchill County girls pulls away for double-digit win over Lowry

It was fitting that its was Hall of Fame night on Friday in Winnemucca, as the Lowry High School girls basketball team and Churchill County turned back the clocks. In what resembled a Marvin Hagler versus Tommy Hearns heavyweight boxing match from the 1980s, as both teams traded jabs and uppercuts throughout the night. It was the Greenwave that provided the knockout punch in the fourth quarter to win 47-36 and split the season-series with the Lady Bucks.

Lowry beats Churchill County in overtime thriller

With the playoff lives of two teams on the line, it was a busy Friday night on Pat Hart Court in Winnemucca. Lowry High School was celebrating Winterfest, as well as the newest Hall of Fame inductees, leading to a long night. With all the distractions, the Lowry boys basketball team and Churchill County were battling to remain in playoff contention.

1980 wrestling team, five others inducted into Winnemucca High Schools Hall of Fame

The 1980 Lowry High School wrestling team that ended the decade long dynasty of the Yerington Lions and Chelsea Cabatbat, Michael Billingsley, Beau Billingsley, Robert Neary and Keith Neray were inducted into the Winnemucca High Schools Hall of Fame this past Friday, as the Buckaroos took on Churchill County on Pat Hart Court

Bulldogs split with Vandals, Mustangs; still in the hunt for playoff berth

The McDermitt High School boys basketball team remained in the hunt for a postseason berth in the 1A East after splitting a pair of road games this past weekend. McDermitt traveled to Eureka and lost 59-43 to the Vandals but bounced back on Saturday afternoon with a 51-46 victory over Lund to improve to 3-5 in league play and 8-8 overall.

Buckaroos fall short to Spring Creek, Elko

As it has been much of the year, the Lowry High School boys basketball team has battled its opponents tough but just haven’t found a way to close out a contest for a win. That was the case this past weekend in Winnemucca, as Lowry held leads over Spring Creek and Elko but dropped both in the end.

Carlos Gomez, Bengochea, Harber finish perfect 11-0 at Northern 3A Duals

The fun and games are now over, as the postseason began this past weekend at Fernley High School for Lowry High School wrestling team, with the Northern 3A duals. The Buckaroos went undefeated (11-0) at the league duals for the first time since 2019 and positioned its wrestlers in good spots for the Northern 3A Regional Championships this Friday and Saturday at Wooster High School in Reno.

Lowry girls clinch postseason berth; dreams of a fourth-straight 3A state title live on

So, you are telling me there is a chance? For the Lowry High School girls basketball team, the answer to that question is a yes. The Lady Bucks clinched a postseason berth with victories over Spring Creek and Elko this past weekend on Pat Hart Court. Lowry remained in a tie for first-place at 6-1 in the Northern 3A with Churchill County and the three-time state champion holds the tiebreaker over the Greenwave with the win earlier this year.

Carlos Gomez, Bengochea, Harber win individual titles at Steve Deaton Memorial in Douglas

There is still a lot of work to do but the right pieces are falling into place for the Lowry High School wrestling team. The Buckaroos placed five wrestlers in the finals at the Steve Deaton Memorial at Douglas High School, with three champions in Pete Bengochea (106), Carlos Gomez (113) and Jhett Harber (175).

McDermitt girls improve to 4-0 in 1A East action

The McDermitt High School girls basketball team maintained its lead in the 1A East with a pair of road wins this past weekend. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Jackpot 73-0 on Friday night and faced a much better opponent on Saturday, edging out a 52-28 win over Wells on Saturday afternoon.

Jimenez buzzer-beater stuns Churchill County

Lowry and the Greenwave boys basketball team engaged in a classic rural rumble Friday night at the Elmo Dericco Gym. Throw out the numerous lead changes and heroics on the board. Seconds decided the winner in the crucial Northern 3A game.

Lowry knocked off by Elko in league opener

After having its original league opener postponed on Friday, the Lowry High School boys basketball team opened Northern 3A East play on Saturday afternoon in Elko. The Indians pulled away in the second half for a 60-39 win. The Buckaroos took an early 15-13 lead after eight minutes of play, with all the points coming off 3-pointers.

Harber brings back 175-pound title from Rollie Lane Invitational

It had been 13 years since a Lowry High School wrestler won an individual championship at the Rollie Lane Invitational. In 2012, the Buckaroos saw Ryan Nelson, Jace Billingsley and Michael Billingsley win, as did Lowry as a team.

Lowry boys finish third at Rail City Classic in Sparks

It was a short Christmas break for the Lowry High School boys basketball team, who wrapped up non-conference play last week with a third-place finish at the Rail City Classic at Sparks High School. The Buckaroos won three of their four games over the three-day tournament to improve to 5-7 overall.

Lowry wrestlers to host senior night dual on Jan. 8

The Lowry High School wrestling team will host a dual with Fernley, Battle Mountain and possibly Pershing County on Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the high school gym.

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