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FINAL | Reed 63, Carson 56
Raiders move into the quarterfinals tomorrow at Spanish Springs. Carson’s season comes to a close with a 7-20 overall record.
Raiders move into the quarterfinals tomorrow at Spanish Springs. Carson’s season comes to a close with a 7-20 overall record.
February 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
FINAL | Reed 63, Carson 56
Raiders move into the quarterfinals tomorrow at Spanish Springs. Carson’s season comes to a close with a 7-20 overall record.
Raiders move into the quarterfinals tomorrow at Spanish Springs. Carson’s season comes to a close with a 7-20 overall record.
We’re about 10 minutes from opening up regional week for hoops.
No. 9 Carson (7-19, 2-14) is taking on No. 8 Reed (8-17, 3-13) this evening. The Raiders have won both meetings this season — 51-48 and 57-50 in OT.
Winner will play at No. 1 Spanish Springs tomorrow night.
No. 9 Carson (7-19, 2-14) is taking on No. 8 Reed (8-17, 3-13) this evening. The Raiders have won both meetings this season — 51-48 and 57-50 in OT.
Winner will play at No. 1 Spanish Springs tomorrow night.
February 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We’re about 10 minutes from opening up regional week for hoops.
No. 9 Carson (7-19, 2-14) is taking on No. 8 Reed (8-17, 3-13) this evening. The Raiders have won both meetings this season — 51-48 and 57-50 in OT.
Winner will play at No. 1 Spanish Springs tomorrow night.
No. 9 Carson (7-19, 2-14) is taking on No. 8 Reed (8-17, 3-13) this evening. The Raiders have won both meetings this season — 51-48 and 57-50 in OT.
Winner will play at No. 1 Spanish Springs tomorrow night.
Boys tilt up next. The Senator boys (7-18, 2-13) had their Senior Night ceremony at halftime of the girls game.
Carson and Douglas boys (11-12, 8-7) set to go. Tigers won the first meeting, 51-20.
Carson and Douglas boys (11-12, 8-7) set to go. Tigers won the first meeting, 51-20.
February 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Boys tilt up next. The Senator boys (7-18, 2-13) had their Senior Night ceremony at halftime of the girls game.
Carson and Douglas boys (11-12, 8-7) set to go. Tigers won the first meeting, 51-20.
Carson and Douglas boys (11-12, 8-7) set to go. Tigers won the first meeting, 51-20.
FINAL | Carson 48, Douglas 41
Senators’ lead by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter en route to a win on Senior Night. First win for Carson over Douglas since prior to the pandemic.
Senators’ lead by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter en route to a win on Senior Night. First win for Carson over Douglas since prior to the pandemic.
February 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
FINAL | Carson 48, Douglas 41
Senators’ lead by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter en route to a win on Senior Night. First win for Carson over Douglas since prior to the pandemic.
Senators’ lead by as many as 16 in the fourth quarter en route to a win on Senior Night. First win for Carson over Douglas since prior to the pandemic.
’s another chapter of The Rivalry hoops edition. Carson (8-15, 4-11) and Douglas (10-13, 6-9) girls hoops will lead off tonight’s doubleheader.
Douglas won the first meeting this season, 42-32, in Minden.
Douglas won the first meeting this season, 42-32, in Minden.
February 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
’s another chapter of The Rivalry hoops edition. Carson (8-15, 4-11) and Douglas (10-13, 6-9) girls hoops will lead off tonight’s doubleheader.
Douglas won the first meeting this season, 42-32, in Minden.
Douglas won the first meeting this season, 42-32, in Minden.
FINAL | Damonte Ranch 53, Douglas 51
Zak Stanko beats the buzzer, hitting the game-winner off a pass from Jeriah Macias. Mustangs trailed by 16, 36-20, early in the third quarter. Quite the comeback from DR.
Zak Stanko beats the buzzer, hitting the game-winner off a pass from Jeriah Macias. Mustangs trailed by 16, 36-20, early in the third quarter. Quite the comeback from DR.
February 5, 2025 at 4:58 AM
FINAL | Damonte Ranch 53, Douglas 51
Zak Stanko beats the buzzer, hitting the game-winner off a pass from Jeriah Macias. Mustangs trailed by 16, 36-20, early in the third quarter. Quite the comeback from DR.
Zak Stanko beats the buzzer, hitting the game-winner off a pass from Jeriah Macias. Mustangs trailed by 16, 36-20, early in the third quarter. Quite the comeback from DR.
Douglas basketball leads Damonte Ranch, 17-4, after one quarter.
February 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Douglas basketball leads Damonte Ranch, 17-4, after one quarter.
F/OT | Damonte Ranch 54, Douglas 47
Tigers limited to a single free throw in OT. Mustangs trail by as much as 10 in the opening half, but pull out a win at home.
Tigers limited to a single free throw in OT. Mustangs trail by as much as 10 in the opening half, but pull out a win at home.
February 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
F/OT | Damonte Ranch 54, Douglas 47
Tigers limited to a single free throw in OT. Mustangs trail by as much as 10 in the opening half, but pull out a win at home.
Tigers limited to a single free throw in OT. Mustangs trail by as much as 10 in the opening half, but pull out a win at home.
Hit the road tonight for a hoops doubleheader with plenty of postseason implications.
Douglas girls (10-12, 6-8) and Damonte Ranch (5-17, 5-9) will tip off here in about 5 min.
A win for the Tigers would clinch the No. 5 seed for the Class 5A North regional playoffs.
Douglas girls (10-12, 6-8) and Damonte Ranch (5-17, 5-9) will tip off here in about 5 min.
A win for the Tigers would clinch the No. 5 seed for the Class 5A North regional playoffs.
February 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Hit the road tonight for a hoops doubleheader with plenty of postseason implications.
Douglas girls (10-12, 6-8) and Damonte Ranch (5-17, 5-9) will tip off here in about 5 min.
A win for the Tigers would clinch the No. 5 seed for the Class 5A North regional playoffs.
Douglas girls (10-12, 6-8) and Damonte Ranch (5-17, 5-9) will tip off here in about 5 min.
A win for the Tigers would clinch the No. 5 seed for the Class 5A North regional playoffs.
You know where you can find me the rest of the evening.
Class 5A North regional wrestling well underway at Spanish Springs. Carson and Douglas with several wrestlers in the finals and in play for state spots.
Class 5A North regional wrestling well underway at Spanish Springs. Carson and Douglas with several wrestlers in the finals and in play for state spots.
February 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
You know where you can find me the rest of the evening.
Class 5A North regional wrestling well underway at Spanish Springs. Carson and Douglas with several wrestlers in the finals and in play for state spots.
Class 5A North regional wrestling well underway at Spanish Springs. Carson and Douglas with several wrestlers in the finals and in play for state spots.
FINAL | Spanish Springs 79, Douglas 64
Travis Lee pops for 21 points in the fourth quarter alone to give the Cougars a win on Douglas’ Senior Night.
Travis Lee pops for 21 points in the fourth quarter alone to give the Cougars a win on Douglas’ Senior Night.
February 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM
FINAL | Spanish Springs 79, Douglas 64
Travis Lee pops for 21 points in the fourth quarter alone to give the Cougars a win on Douglas’ Senior Night.
Travis Lee pops for 21 points in the fourth quarter alone to give the Cougars a win on Douglas’ Senior Night.
On tap: Douglas boys (12-10, 9-5) and Spanish Springs (17-4, 13-0)
Cougars won in OT in their previous meeting this winter.
Set to start in about 20
Cougars won in OT in their previous meeting this winter.
Set to start in about 20
February 1, 2025 at 3:02 AM
On tap: Douglas boys (12-10, 9-5) and Spanish Springs (17-4, 13-0)
Cougars won in OT in their previous meeting this winter.
Set to start in about 20
Cougars won in OT in their previous meeting this winter.
Set to start in about 20
Senior Night for Douglas High School basketball as both the boys and girls Tiger teams are honoring seven seniors.
Douglas girls (10-11, 6-7) will take on Spanish Springs (16-5, 12-1) to open up tonight’s doubleheader
Douglas girls (10-11, 6-7) will take on Spanish Springs (16-5, 12-1) to open up tonight’s doubleheader
February 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Senior Night for Douglas High School basketball as both the boys and girls Tiger teams are honoring seven seniors.
Douglas girls (10-11, 6-7) will take on Spanish Springs (16-5, 12-1) to open up tonight’s doubleheader
Douglas girls (10-11, 6-7) will take on Spanish Springs (16-5, 12-1) to open up tonight’s doubleheader
Douglas Ella Kavanagh wins the 105-pound regional title by 9-1 decision and will be the No. 1 seed from the North at the state tournament.
River Klein loses by tech fall in the finals (17-0) to take second place at 110 pounds.
River Klein loses by tech fall in the finals (17-0) to take second place at 110 pounds.
January 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Douglas Ella Kavanagh wins the 105-pound regional title by 9-1 decision and will be the No. 1 seed from the North at the state tournament.
River Klein loses by tech fall in the finals (17-0) to take second place at 110 pounds.
River Klein loses by tech fall in the finals (17-0) to take second place at 110 pounds.
Just a few minutes away from the finals of the Northern regional girls wrestling tournament.
Douglas with two representatives in the championship between Ella Kavanagh (105 pounds) and River Klein (110).
Douglas with two representatives in the championship between Ella Kavanagh (105 pounds) and River Klein (110).
January 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Just a few minutes away from the finals of the Northern regional girls wrestling tournament.
Douglas with two representatives in the championship between Ella Kavanagh (105 pounds) and River Klein (110).
Douglas with two representatives in the championship between Ella Kavanagh (105 pounds) and River Klein (110).
Second annual Steve Deaton Memorial tournament has been going on all day here in Minden.
Several Douglas wrestlers still alive, including Cody Highfill (120 lbs) & Kolton Zinn (150) who have both advanced to the finals. Jasmine Tamondong in the finals for the girls 115 bracket
Several Douglas wrestlers still alive, including Cody Highfill (120 lbs) & Kolton Zinn (150) who have both advanced to the finals. Jasmine Tamondong in the finals for the girls 115 bracket
January 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Second annual Steve Deaton Memorial tournament has been going on all day here in Minden.
Several Douglas wrestlers still alive, including Cody Highfill (120 lbs) & Kolton Zinn (150) who have both advanced to the finals. Jasmine Tamondong in the finals for the girls 115 bracket
Several Douglas wrestlers still alive, including Cody Highfill (120 lbs) & Kolton Zinn (150) who have both advanced to the finals. Jasmine Tamondong in the finals for the girls 115 bracket
FINAL | Bishop Manogue 71, Carson 45
January 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
FINAL | Bishop Manogue 71, Carson 45
Second half of our doubleheader up next as Carson (6-10, 1-5) and Bishop Manogue (8-8, 4-3) boys basketball are about 10 minutes from tip.
January 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Second half of our doubleheader up next as Carson (6-10, 1-5) and Bishop Manogue (8-8, 4-3) boys basketball are about 10 minutes from tip.
Carson High girls hoops (6-8, 2-4 in 4A North league play) hosting Bishop Manogue (7-8, 4-3) this evening.
Friday night doubleheader as the boys will follow around 7pm.
Friday night doubleheader as the boys will follow around 7pm.
January 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Carson High girls hoops (6-8, 2-4 in 4A North league play) hosting Bishop Manogue (7-8, 4-3) this evening.
Friday night doubleheader as the boys will follow around 7pm.
Friday night doubleheader as the boys will follow around 7pm.
Carson High School wrestling hosting a dial this evening against Fernley.
106 is the only open spot tonight so a full slate on deck.
106 is the only open spot tonight so a full slate on deck.
December 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Carson High School wrestling hosting a dial this evening against Fernley.
106 is the only open spot tonight so a full slate on deck.
106 is the only open spot tonight so a full slate on deck.
Douglas girls basketball (2-4) set to take on Grants Pass (2-0) this evening.
Only a girls game tonight here in Minden.
Only a girls game tonight here in Minden.
December 14, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Douglas girls basketball (2-4) set to take on Grants Pass (2-0) this evening.
Only a girls game tonight here in Minden.
Only a girls game tonight here in Minden.
FINAL | Carson 50, Dayton 41
Senators outscored the Dust Devils 16-3 in the fourth quarter to secure their fourth win of the season.
Senators outscored the Dust Devils 16-3 in the fourth quarter to secure their fourth win of the season.
December 13, 2024 at 4:30 AM
FINAL | Carson 50, Dayton 41
Senators outscored the Dust Devils 16-3 in the fourth quarter to secure their fourth win of the season.
Senators outscored the Dust Devils 16-3 in the fourth quarter to secure their fourth win of the season.
Thursday night hoops as the Carson boys (3-3) are set to host Dayton (4-0) in a non-league contest.
December 13, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Thursday night hoops as the Carson boys (3-3) are set to host Dayton (4-0) in a non-league contest.
Douglas wrestling hosting Galena and Reed this evening in wrestling.
The Grizzlies and Raiders will square off first.
The Grizzlies and Raiders will square off first.
December 12, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Douglas wrestling hosting Galena and Reed this evening in wrestling.
The Grizzlies and Raiders will square off first.
The Grizzlies and Raiders will square off first.