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Sparks, NV · Education
Reno-Gazette Journal
Bishop Manogue, Douglas, Damonte win in 5A; Reno takes 4A league title
There's suddenly a knot atop the Class 5A-North high school football standings, setting up an intriguing final week of the regular season, while Reno dominated the 4A. The Huskies beat Carson, 38-7, to win the 4A-North league title, with one week remaining, as senior Jackson Mathews broke the school's all-time rushing record. In the 5A, Douglas had a huge game in handing McQueen its first league loss, 23-22. Bishop Manogue senior Evan Escovedo scored four touchdowns as the Miners beat Spanish Springs 38-17, scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half. Damonte Ranch rolled over Reed, 30-3, which means Damonte, McQueen and Manogue are all 3-1 in league play. Games next week are on Thursday, due to the Nevada Day holiday, in the 5A/4A-North as Manogue plays at Damonte Ranch, Spanish Springs is at McQueen and Reed travels to Douglas. In the Manogue-Spanish Springs game, the Miners recovered a fumble in the opening minute, then scored on their second play of the game, on a run by Escovedo. He then scored again a few minutes later as the Miners took a quick 14-0 lead. Escovedo added two more touchdowns in the third quarter. He finished with 21 carries for 155
KOLO TV Reno
UNR School of the Arts launches 2026-2027 Performing Arts Series
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - UNR School of the Arts is hosting five concerts this school year for students and the community to enjoy during their annual Performing Arts Series. Shelayne Hammack and Marina Bucini from UNR School of the Arts stopped by Morning Break to invite audiences to join them at any of this season’s performances, starting with Djekady Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Hall Recital Hall.
Reno-Gazette Journal
Key high school football game Friday features top two kickers
As high school football teams continue to jostle for playoff seeding, there’s an added feature to this week’s Bishop Manogue at Spanish Springs game. The two top kickers in the Class 5A-North will be facing off, Bishop Manogue’s Ryder Scarlett and Spanish Springs’ Kristian Andrus-Flores. The Cougars and Miners have battled for Class 5A-North supremacy the past several years, with the Cougars winning the Regional and State championships last season. Both Andrus-Flores and Scarlett played soccer before moving over to football, which could help explain their success. Scarlett has committed to play football for UNLV next season and Andrus-Flores, who also plays defensive back, is still weighing his college offers. He visited Idaho earlier this month and is planning to visit Montana Tech. Andrus-Flores honed his craft from former Nevada kicker Brandon Talton, who ran camps around Northern Nevada before moving to Texas. He also attended a camp put on by former NFL kicker Matt Prater. He said consistency is the key to being a good kicker. “It’s just you, the holder and snapper, and you guys are a team,” Andrus-Flores said. “If you get in your own head about it, it makes a difference. You’re calm. At DB (defensive
mynews4.com
UNR buys Walgreens building above I-80, expanding toward downtown Reno
RENO, Nev. — The University of Nevada, Reno is moving forward with plans to expand toward downtown Reno with the purchase of a known property above Interstate 80. During UNR President Brian Sandoval’s State of the University address on Tuesday, Sandoval announced the university is purchasing the Walgreens building above I-80. Walgreens will continue operating for another year before the building and land are transferred to UNR in 2027.
nevadasportsnet.com
fernleyreporter.com
Vaqueros to battle Dayton Friday for playoff berth
It’s a simple equation with season-defining stakes for the Fernley High School football team this week as it hosts Dayton with both teams in the same situation: win and keep playing, or lose and turn in the pads. The 3A Northern League postseason will effectively start a week early...
thefallonpost.org
Fallon clinches No. 1 seed with 42-14 win over Elko
Showcasing the versatility that has defined its season, the Churchill County High School football team used a dominant ground game to beat Elko 42-14 last Friday and clinch the No. 1 seed for the 3A Northern League playoffs. The Greenwave has earned a bye in the first round of the...
Reno-Gazette Journal
RGJ high school football rankings: Key games on tap this weekend
There are just two weeks left in the Class 5A/4A-North and just one week in the 3A-North, with some key games on tap this week. McQueen left no doubt in racing past Damonte Ranch last week, 38-13, and the Lancers are in first place in the 5A with games against Douglas and Spanish Springs remaining. Bishop Manogue blasted Reed last week, 48-17, and the Miners play at Spanish Springs on Friday. The Cougars rallied to edge Douglas 30-27 last week. In the 4A, Carson upended Galena 14-7 to move into a tie for first with Reno in the 4A. Carson plays at Reno on Friday. Reno senior Jackson Mathews needs 89 yards rushing to break the school record of 2,343 yards set by Ale Kaho. The 5A/4A-North Regional playoffs begin Nov. 6 at the higher seeds. Playoff games are scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Defending 3A state champion Fallon remained undefeated and still has the top spot in the RGJ Power Rankings as the Greenwave beat Elko, 42-14, last week. This is the final week in the 3A-North regular season. Fallon has the top seed for the playoffs and Truckee is No. 2. Both get first-round playoff byes and
KOLO TV Reno
UNR President announces plans to purchase Walgreens property, creation of new logo
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval put out a list of accomplishments including a new logo during the state of the university address Tuesday afternoon. One of the big factors in changing the logo was to make the symbol stand out compared to other institutions. “It...
The Sacramento Bee
UC Davis may develop new Lake Tahoe science and community hub. Here's where
UC Davis conducts year-round research at Lake Tahoe through its environmental center based in Nevada’s Incline Village. Now, the university’s Tahoe Environmental Research Center may get another home in Placer County’s Tahoe City. At a meeting Tuesday, the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with the university to explore transforming three underutilized county-owned buildings in Tahoe City’s town center into a regional science, education and community hub. The county government and UC Davis will work together to evaluate if the project at the former Tahoe City fire station and surrounding properties is viable. In addition to advancing research, the county hopes the partnership will enhance public space, boost economic development and make science more accessible. “We all know that any time there is a university presence in a town or city, it’s great and there are always reverberating effects throughout the community and beyond,” Supervisor Shanti Landon said Tuesday. “This is a really great potential partnership, and I’m really excited about it. I’m looking forward to more as the community outreach happens.” The university and county will now conduct studies, gather community input and examine the long-term viability of the project before committing to renovation,
2news.com
Lake Tahoe Unified School District investigating report of threat by students
Lake Tahoe Unified School District says it is investigating a report of a threat by students. "We want to inform you that LTUSD is engaged in an investigation of a report of a threat by students. We are taking this matter seriously and are working closely with local law enforcement to investigate and ensure the safety of our students and staff.
nevadasportsnet.com
From De La Salle to Nevada, Dominic Kelley and DJ Asiasi enjoying college journey together
De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., is on the short list of best high school football programs of all-time. And this year's version of the Nevada Wolf Pack includes a pair of De La Salle Spartans. Running back Dominic Kelley and tight end DJ Asiasi were both 2025 graduates who played together as sophomore, juniors and seniors at De La Salle after Kelley transferred to the program. During their senior season, De La Salle went 12-1 overall, losing in the state title game to nationally No. 1-ranked Mater Dei, from Santa Ana, Calif. That season, Kelley rushed for 798 yards, 9.6 yards per carry and a team-best 16 touchdowns while Asiasi served as a blocking tight end who caught four passes for 65 yards.
kunr.org
Lake Tahoe couple helps underserved, first-generation students navigate college
For students who are the first in their families to attend college, the path to higher education can come with challenges beyond academics. A Lake Tahoe nonprofit is working to make that journey a little easier. Huma and Naseer Rana launched Boosting Hope in 2020, initially serving Incline Village before...