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BMHS wrestlers capture 20th state title

The Battle Mountain High School wrestling team continued its dominance in the 2A with another state title on Feb. 19 in Las Vegas at the Meadows School. Battle Mountain easily outdistanced Lincoln County 146-101 for the title.  

Battle Mountain girls fall to Lincoln County in semifinals at state tourney

The Battle Mountain High School girls basketball team was back in the NIAA 2A State Championships for the first time since 2018 with a Friday trip to Reno and Lawlor Events Center. Battle Mountain met up with Lincoln County back in 2018 and played the Lynx once again this past Friday, as Lincoln County entered the tournament as the top seed from the Southern 2A.

Nevada announces 2022 football schedule

The Nevada football program and the Mountain West announced  the 2022 football schedule. Nevada opens the season at New Mexico State on Aug. 27.

Battle Mountain NNA swim team competes in Minden

The Battle Mountain NNA Swim Team was in Minden from Feb. 11-13 for the Valentines Day Age Group Open at the Carson Valley Swim Center. The team welcomed a new member in Molly Riboux. Riboux is an exchange student from Belgium and joined the team three days after arriving in Battle Mountain. 

Longhorns knocked out of Northern 2A Regional Tournament by North Tahoe

The Battle Mountain High School boys basketball team opened the Northern 2A Regional Championships this past Thursday at the Winnemucca Junior High School against North Tahoe. The Longhorns stayed within striking distance for three quarters but the Lakers pulled away late for a 56-41 win to end Battle Mountain’s season at 9-13 overall. 

Battle Mountain girls secure spot in NIAA State Championships

The Battle Mountain High School girls basketball team is back in the NIAA 2A State Championships for the first time since 2018. The Lady Longhorns entered the Northern 2A Regional Championship in Winnemucca with a first-round bye and needed just a victory over North Tahoe this past Friday to advance to Lawlor Events Center in Reno.

Battle Mountain wins another state title, pushes total to 20

It was yet another successful business trip for the Battle Mountain High School wrestling team, who claimed the NIAA 2A State Championship this past Saturday at The Meadows School.  The Longhorns claimed its 20th title overall, the most overall in the state of Nevada. Lowry is second with 16. The wrestlers received a police escort for the final few miles into town upon the return trip from Las Vegas on Sunday.  Sean Scherer at 106 pounds, Liam Bundrock at 120 and Zach Duggan at 182 pounds won individual championships.

Longhorns split with Wolverines, Falcons to end regular season

The Battle Mountain High School boys basketball team split its final two regular season games, losing to West Wendover 53-17 on Tuesday, Feb. 8, and beating Coral Academy 50-43 on Friday night in Battle Mountain, as the Longhorns celebrated Winterfest and senior night. The Northern 2A Regional Championships take place this weekend in Winnemucca. 

Battle Mountain girls finish regular season with a pair of victories

The Battle Mountain High School girls basketball team ended the regular season on a high note and now are getting ready for the Northern 2A Regional Championships this weekend in Winnemucca. Battle Mountain traveled to West Wendover on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and beat the Wolverines 38-23. 

Battle Mountain wrestlers claim Northern 2A regional championship

The Battle Mountain High School wrestling team finally got back to the postseason after missing last year and they took full advantage of it at the Northern 2A Regional Championships by doing what they do — winning the regional title The team race saw Battle Mountain on top of the scoreboard outdistancing second-place Yerington by a score of 188-133. Wells finished third at 89 points and Eureka (60) and host Pershing County (49) rounded out the top five.  “We were able to put all 11 of our wrestlers into the championship finals and that is why we ran away with the tournament,” said BMHS coach Mitch Domagala.

NASCAR scores win with successful race inside LA Coliseum

NASCAR was the big winner at its glossy Los Angeles gala held inside Memorial Coliseum. In need of an energy boost ahead of its upcoming season, NASCAR broke its dated mold and staged an experimental exhibition race inside one of the most iconic venues in sports.  The race itself on a temporary quarter-mile asphalt oval was a sideshow in Sunday’s made-for-Fox Sports spectacular. Just how successful was the Busch Light Clash? Two losing drivers high-fived a pair of NASCAR senior executives as they passed in the USC locker room.

Longhorns collect win over Nighthawks

The Battle Mountain High School boys basketball team remained in the playoff hunt after picking up a victory over Silver Stage on the road this past week. The Longhorns were in action three times, dropping games to Pershing County and Yerington and are now 8-11 overall and 3-6 in the Northern 2A.

Lady Longhorns win three to clinch playoff berth in regional tournament

As the Battle Mountain High School girls basketball team hit the home stretch on the regular season, the squad is peaking at the right time. The Lady Longhorns collected three wins last week, beating rival Pershing County 39-35 on Tuesday, Feb. 1, in Battle Mountain.  The victory gave the Lady Longhorns the season sweep over the Mustangs.

Battle Mountain wrestlers win Northern 2A Duals

The Battle Mountain High School wrestling team prepped for the postseason by closing out the Northern 2A Duals this past Friday in Battle Mountain.    Battle Mountain defeated Yerington 54-24, Coral Academy 45-18, Excel Christian 36-9 and Pershing County 36-21 to finish the day 4-0 and 6-0 overall in the duals.