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Lovelock softball in full swing

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.

Lovelock swim meet makes a splash

This past Saturday Lovelock hosted its 21st annual medal meet at the community pool. Swimmers from Hawthorne and Yerington competed against their hosts.

Mustang 5K crosses the finish line for another year

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.

Lovelock softball underway

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.

Sweet news for the Mustang softball team

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.

Lovelock Adult Softball is back

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.

Are you ready for the Mustang 5K?

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.

Curry wins Kareem Abdul- Jabbar Social Justice award

Golden State’s Stephen Curry was selected as this season’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the NBA announced Tuesday.

Pershing County baseball: the comeback story of the year

The PCHS baseball team's turnaround has left everyone in awe. That was evident on Tuesday (May 23) when they stood on the auditorium stage for awards night. The audience of parents, coaches and fellow athletes cheered for their success.

Pershing County softball team aces awards night

The Pershing County High School softball team had a lot to celebrate last Tuesday. 2A Coach of the Year, Jordan McKinney, introduced each of them as they gathered on the auditorium stage for awards night.

Nevada State High School and Junior High School Rodeo Finals take place

The Nevada High School Rodeo Association held its High School and Junior High School Finals Rodeo at the Winnemucca Event Center from Thursday to Monday. Competitors that finished first through fourth in their respective events in the final average points from the year qualify for the National High School Finals Rodeo in July. Those that are fifth-25th in each event qualify for the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca.

2022-23 NIAA State Champions

Here are the NIAA State Champions for all divisions and all sports.

Pershing County track and field team honored at awards night

The Pershing County High School track team took center stage on awards night at PCHS. Coach Matt Fuller described them as the "kindest, most helpful group" he and Cassidie Fuller ever coached.

Nevada inks 17 in early signing period

Nevada Football opened the early signing period by signing 17 student-athletes into the Pack. The group of signees features 12 prep standouts and four incoming transfers. 

Pershing County boys and girls basketball teams score Christmas wins on home floor

Pershing County High School hosted Virginia City on Wednesday (Dec. 21), the first night of winter break.  The Pershing County girls overwhelmed the Muckers 49-12 and the boys overcame an eight-point deficit to win 64-57. The mood in the gym was festive. Even the principal wore a Grinch sweater.