After opening the season with four straight wins in the Northern 2A and scoring more than 42 points in each contest, the Battle Mountain football team suffered its first loss of the season this past Friday in Idaho. The Longhorns played its annual non-conference game with American Falls, with the Beavers winning 62-12. Battle Mountain dropped to 4-1 on the season but remained tied for first in the Northern 2A at 4-0 with Yerington. The Lions beat Pershing County 23-8 this past Friday in Lovelock.
The Battle Mountain High School girls soccer team closed out its five-match road trip with a 0-0 tie at Pershing County on Thursday night. The Lady Longhorns stand at 0-7-2 in the Northern 3A 'B' division with five matches to play on the season.
Like its soccer counterpart, the Battle Mountain High School volleyball team has been on the road for the past couple of weeks. The Lady Longhorns finished a four-match road trip this past weekend. Battle Mountain traveled to Lovelock on Thursday to take on rival Pershing County. The Lady Longhorns looked poised to put a damper on the Mustangs’ homecoming, winning the first set 25-22.
Cole McDonald threw four touchdown passes, including three to Cedric Byrd II, and Hawaii beat Nevada 54-3 on Saturday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams. McDonald completed 25 of 30 for 312 yards and Byrd had seven receptions for 87 yards. Jason Sharsh had nine catches for 123 yards -- both career highs -- and a score for Hawaii (4-1).
The Battle Mountain High School boys soccer team dropped two matches this past weekend on the road. Battle Mountain was in Fernley on Friday and the Vaqueros scored four goals in each half to claim the 8-0 victory.
The Battle Mountain High School girls soccer team lost a pair of road matches this past weekend in Lyon County. Battle Mountain was in Fernley on Friday, with the Vaqueros recording a 7-0 win. Fernley scored three times in the opening 40 minutes of play and added four goals in the second half.
Defying the NCAA, California’s governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements — a move that could upend amateur sports in the U.S. and trigger a legal challenge. Under the law, which takes effect in 2023, students at public and private universities in the state will be allowed to sign deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers or other advertisers and profit from their names and likenesses, just like the pros. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and others cast the law as an attempt to bring more fairness to big-money college sports and let athletes share in the wealth they create for their schools.
The schedule keeps on getting tougher for the Battle Mountain High School football team and results keep on getting better week after week. Battle Mountain made the trip to eastern Nevada on Friday to play White and left Ely with a 46-12 win to improve to 4-0 on the year. "We knew White Pine would be a good test for us, and our kids rose to the occasion,” said BMHS coach Mitch Domagala. The Longhorns opened the contest in style, as Terrance Fetterly ran the opening kickoff back 86 yards for a touchdown and an 8-0 lead after the 2-point conversion by Cody Ostler.
Cristian Solano threw two touchdown passes to Elijah Cooks, Kelton Moore ran for two fourth-quarter scores, and Nevada beat UTEP 37-21 on Saturday night. Solano was 13-of-19 passes for 182 yards with an interception and added 100 yards rushing on 10 carries.
Mother Nature did no favors for the Battle Mountain High School girls golf team and the rest of the Northern 2A in Wells last Thursday. A rainy and cold day saw the tournament reduced to nine holes after getting off to a late start in the morning. Despite the conditions, Battle Mountain played well.
The Battle Mountain High School girls soccer team made its way to eastern Nevada last weekend to begin a five-match road trip. Battle Mountain was in Ely on Friday afternoon and suffered a 7-0 loss. The Ladycats scored all seven of its goals in the first half, including a stretch of three goals in six minutes. White Pine scored twice in the opening 10 minutes in the cool and windy conditions. "The team is playing tough defense, but we just can't relieve the defensive pressure with counter attacks that lead to the ball in the back of the opponent's net," said BMHS coach David Marz.
With the Northern 2A seemingly up for grabs this season, the Battle Mountain High School football team continues to make its claim for one of the tops spots in the league. The Longhorns continued their winning ways on Friday night at home, beating West Wendover 58-0 to improve to 2-0 in the Northern 2A and 3-0 overall. Battle Mountain has outscored its three opponents this year 162-14 and each game has ended with a running clock. "We came out excited tonight,” said BMHS coach Mitch Domagala. “The kids knew this was going to be the best team we have played so far this year, so they stepped up their level a bit."
The Battle Mountain High School boys soccer team began a four-match road trip this past weekend in eastern Nevada. The Longhorns were in Ely on Friday afternoon and suffered a 6-0 loss to White Pine. Battle Mountain played the 80-minute match without a sub. The Bobcats scored in the eighth and 26th minute to lead 2-0 at halftime. White Pine broke the match open in the second half with three goals in a six-minute span. The Bobcats scored in the 50th, 54th and 56th minute to lead 5-0. White Pine scored its final goal in the 68th minute.
The Mountain West has announced its television package and the University of Nevada men’s basketball team will play on national television a minimum of 20 times. Additional road games at BYU and Davidson may appear on television. Nevada has also set its two exhibition contests with Cal State East Bay on Oct. 19 at 5:00 p.m. and Colorado Christian on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Both games will be played at Lawlor Events Center.
For the second tournament in a row, Battle Mountain's Destiny Villanueva took home the low medalist honors at a Northern 2A tournament. Villanueva shot an even 100 to win at Ruby View Golf Course in Elko on Wednesday, Sept. 11. "She shot an even 100, on the very difficult Ruby View course," said BMHS coach Jayson Cutler.