The National High School Finals Rodeo begins Sunday in Gilette, Wyo., and concludes on June 22. A handful of Humboldt County and Battle Mountain cowboys and cowgirls will be competing.
On Saturday, July 1, dozens of flag football players competed in one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. They started at 5 p.m. When the sun set, the energy level kicked up a notch.
Battle Mountain will be hosting the 2023 Nevada Little League State Softball Tournament beginning Thursday at the fields by Elanor Leamire Junior High School.
Dozens of Lovelock athletes have resisted the temptation to become couch potatoes over summer break. Instead, they're lifting weights and running in the high school's workout program, scrimmaging or building their athletic skills.
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This past weekend, John Flowers did something he's always dreamed of. He raced on Pershing County's quarter-mile oval dirt track located on Seven Troughs Road.
Pershing County 4-H hosted its third annual softball and baseball clinic this past weekend. Kids from four to 19 years were invited to learn from the best. First, they played skill-building games at McDougal Park. Later, they cooled off at the community pool. About 25 young people participated.
About 100 softball players meet at McDougal Park every Monday and Thursday evening. That's a large portion of Lovelock. Many of them have been playing since the league started six seasons ago and it shows on the field.
This past Saturday Lovelock hosted its 21st annual medal meet at the community pool. Swimmers from Hawthorne and Yerington competed against their hosts.
Mike Brooks watched the weather on Friday, June 9, the day of the annual Mustang 5K/Walkathon. "We had a little scare with rain but it cleared up nicely. There were no thunderstorms so we proceeded." Conner Fecht turned in 31 laps in 60 minutes. Josiah Hunt finished with 29. Ryan Houston crossed the finish line first.
McDougal Park is full of softball players again. By the end of summer each team will have played 17 games. As long as they persevere, they're bound to improve. There is no teacher like experience.
Good news continues to roll in for the PCHS softball program. They were recently notified that five players made the all-state team. Aaliyah Allen, Taylor Garland and Kaylen Halverson are on the 1st Team. Mady Grenz and Anna Happy are on the second team.
They're not the new kids anymore. The Lovelock Softball Association launched its sixth season on Monday, Jun. 5. Results were not available at press time but several teams will compete throughout the long, hot summer.
Grab your running shoes, walking shoes, or just your regular shoes. Head over to the Pershing County High School sports complex. The Mustang 5K is this Friday, June 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.
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