The Pershing County High School soccer team played three games this past week. On Wednesday, April 7, they hosted Incline, losing 0-4. Friday, they beat visiting West Wendover (5-0). Finally, on Saturday, they lost to Whittell on the road 8-0.
The Pershing County volleyball team wrapped up its 2021 season this past week. On Tuesday, April.6, they hosted Coral Academy, beating them 25-13, 25-7 and 25-8. On Friday, April 9, Pershing stayed home to play Incline for senior night, coming out on top again 25-22, 25-22 and 25-20. The Mustangs won both games in three sets each.
The Pershing County Mustangs and Yerington Lions slugged it out in a close contest on Joe Yanni Field on Friday. The Mustangs were determined to send off 11 young men in a blaze of glory. It was senior night at PCHS and a season closer for both teams. The Lions and Mustangs have combined to win every 2A state title since 2010.
The Pershing County volleyball team’s week started with a “tough loss,” according to Monica Halverson. She referred to the Mustangs' defeat to Battle Mountain (19-25, 21-25, 24-26) in Longhorn Country on Tuesday. “We gave too many points to the Longhorns,” said the coach.
The Pershing County soccer team scored five goals between the two games they played this week. That brings them to 23 goals, so far, for the season. To score in soccer, the player must avoid ten defenders and get past the other team’s goalie. It takes teamwork and communication. That’s why, win or lose, each goal is a victory. It’s been a short but busy season for the Mustangs with back-to-back games at home and on the road.
The Pershing County Mustangs had four wins under their belts when they rolled into Wolverine Country on Friday. Friday’s game was West Wendover’s last chance to win or at least put some points on the board. Instead, the Mustangs won by a landslide (48-0). So far, the Mustangs have also beaten CASR (41-0), Incline (24-21), Silver Stage (42-6) and Battle Mountain (23-20).
On Saturday morning, a handful of fans sat in bleachers still decorated for last night’s football game. Others watched from their cars and trucks in the parking lot. All eyes were on the PCHS soccer team. The weather was warm and sunny, a relief from the wintry conditions they’ve seen this season.
The PCHS volleyball team traveled to Silver Springs last Tuesday and won three of four sets (25-21, 17-25, 25-15 and 25-22) against the Silver Stage Nighthawks.
Some things in life take getting used to – like watching the boys of fall play football in March. But Lovelock fans are adaptable. About 25 cars full of supporters watched from their vehicles on Friday night, leaning on their horns whenever the Mustangs advanced against the visiting Battle Mountain Longhorns.
Even thought the season is just four weeks old, the Battle Mountain High School football team is giving its fans heartburn, with last-minute barn-burners in the last two games. Battle Mountain lost a 7-6 decision to Yerington on March 20, after missing on a 2-point conversion with a handful of minutes to play. Battle Mountain was on the road this past Friday night in Lovelock, to play Pershing County. The Longhorns jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the second quarter, only to see the Mustangs score with 56 seconds left to play to come from behind and win 23-20.
The Pershing County football team beat Silver Stage 42-6 on the road on Saturday afternoon. So far this season, already half over, the Mustangs remain undefeated at 3-0.
Saturday’s meeting between the Lowry High School football team had a playoff atmosphere to it, with the brown dormant grass and the cold, wet and windy conditions usually fitted for November. Fernley came in as the reigning 3A state champion from 2019, but during that season, the Vaqueros lost to the Buckaroos. The Vaqueros would trail early on Saturday afternoon, but rallied to beat the Buckaroos 50-21. For Lowry (2-1), it was the first loss of the season.
The Pershing County High School volleyball team split road matches this past week. On Tuesday, Mach. 16, the Lady Mustangs beat Coral Academy at the Silver State Volleyball Club in Reno 25-10, 25-19, 25-14. On Saturday, they traveled to Tahoe to play Incline. The Mustangs lost 21-25, 25-22, 25-19, 30-28. On Tuesday, March. 23, Pershing County went back on the road against the Silver Stage Nighthawks. Results were not available at press time.
The Pershing County soccer team went 2-1 for the week. On Wednesday, March 17, they beat the visiting Battle Mountain Longhorns 4-2. On Friday, the Lady Mustangs traveled to West Wendover to continue their winning streak 7-0. Finally, they hosted Whittell on Saturday, losing 8-0.
On Tuesday, March 9, the Pershing County Mustangs hosted the Battle Mountain Longhorns. It was Pershing County’s first home game of the season. A limited number of spectators sat at the top of the bleachers, roped off with yellow emergency tape. Each team member had a four admission tickets to distribute as they chose.