Local Sports Briefs

Conway qualifies for nationals at Loretta Lynn's

Carson City's Adam Conway has qualified for the largest amatuer motorcoss race in the world, the 27th annual Air Natiques/American Motorcycly National Motocross Championship to be held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennesse.

The 16-year-old was among just 1,386 motocross racers among 20,000 hopefuls to qualify for Loretta Lynn's.

Among Conway's sponsors Big Valley Honda, FOX, Pirelli, Amsoil, Allied Washoe Petroleum, Conway Communications, Pro Circuit, Works Connection, Oakley, Hinson Racing Products, Ogio and Conway's parents, Dennis and Marcia Conway.

Conway will make the ourney to Tennessee along with his parents to race in the Motocross B Mod Class on a Honda CRF450R and the MX Lites B Mod Class on a Honda CRF250R. The MX Lites B Mod class is the toughest and most competitive class at Loretta's. The national event runs July 28 through August 2.

Rutledge strong in Cardinals' victory

Matt Rutledge struck out nine of six innings to pick up the win in the Carson Cardinals 6-2 victory over the Northwest Royals on Tuesday at Ron McNutt Field.

Rutledge was touched for two runs on two hits in the first inning, but settled down and didn't allow another hit until the sixth. Rutledge allowed back-to-back singles and then threw a wild pitch to give the Royals runners at second and third with one out.

But Rutledge, who ended up allowing four hits, escaped the jam on a lineout and a groundout. David Charles pitched a scoreless seventh, striking out two.

The Cardinals took a 3-2 lead in the second after Cody Barr doubled, Rutledge walked and Brooks Hutchins singled to load the bases. Tyler Hutchins walked to force in a run, Tyler Smith followed with an RBI single and another run scored on a fielder's choice to make it 3-2.

Carson took a 4-2 lead in the third on the strength of Tommy Preston's walk and Paul Cagle's single. In the fifth, Preston, Colby Blueberg and Barr all walked and the Cardinals went on to score on a wild pitch and an error to take a 6-2 lead. Collin Grischott and Brett Valley each added a hit for Carson.

Rod Martin featured at Raiders Booster event

The Carson City Raiders Booster Club will host its annual membership drive and picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Washoe Lake State Park.

Special guest for the event will be former linebacker Rod Martin, who played with the Raiders from 1977-1987. Martin is best remembered for making three interceptions in the Oakland Raiders' 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV.

Martin will pose for photos, sign autographs and bring some of his own photos for purchase.

The event is open to all football fans, and is free with membership. Donations for all others is $10 and the funds will go to the club's "Senior Adoption" program at Christmas.

At the picnic, the club will host a barbecue. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish to share and their own beverages. For more information, call 315-3158 or 232-9700.

Pop Warner signups are today

Carson City Pop Warner Football will hold fall signups from 6-8 p.m. today at Round Table Pizza in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center off of College Parkway.

Players ages 5-14 are eligible. Cost is $150 per player. Those signing up must have proof of birth. For more information, call 721-4137 or 220-9044.