Nevada Appeal Sports Staff
Carson High opened the swim season by sweeping McQueen High Saturday afternoon in Reno.
The Carson boys emerged with a 165-73 victory, while the Carson girls grabbed a 156-146 triumph.
Tatum Boehnke won the 100 fly (1:03.72) and the 500 free (5:31.96), and swam the leadoff leg in Carson's winning 200 and 400 free relay squads.
Also, Elizabeth Lewis swam legs on the 200 and 400 free relay teams while posting a win in the 100 free (1:00.62) and finishing second in the 500 free (6:21.18). Jamie Showalter swam a leg on the 200 and 400 free relay squads, and she won the 200 free (2:05.45) and the 100 back (1:08.26). Nicole Updegrove won the 100 breast (1:21.91) and was fouth in the 200 individual medley. Erin Chang won the 50 free in 26.80 and also swam on the 200 and 400 free relay squads.
On the boys side, Kevin Dyer won the 100 fly (58.42), took second in the 200 free (1:54.58) and swam a leg on the winning 400 free relay.
Jacob Cornwell won the 200 free (1:54.20) and 100 back (59.96). He also swam on the winning 400 free relay and the 200 medley relay. Derek Wallace Fitchett won the 1-meter diving (117.70), while Paul Chang won the 50 free (22.43) and 100 breast (1:04.06). Chang also swam on the 200 and 400 free relay squads. Timothy Grunert won the 200 IM (2:10.04) and then swam legs on the winning 200 medley and 400 free relays. Ashton McIntosh captured the 100 free in 56.2 and also swam on the 200 and 400 free relay squads and the 200 medley relay squad.
Lippincott gets sixth year from NCAA
RENO " Nevada running back Luke Lippincott has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA because of a medical hardship.
Lippincpott, the WAC's leading rusher in 2007, tore ligaments in his knee in the first half against Texas Tech and missed the rest of the season. He also missed the 2005 season due to a leg injury.
"We were pleased to receive the news and we're happy for Luke that he will have another year in the program," coach Chris Ault said. "It's nice to have this process behind us so that we can move forward."
Lippincott returns to a backfield that features Vai Tau, the WAC's leading rusher in 2008, Courtney Randdall, Michael Ball, Brandon Fragger and Lampford Mark.
Nevada baseball, softball stars honored
RENO " Nevada's baseball and softball teams won three of the four weekly WAC awards handed out on Monday.
Pitcher Derek Achelpohl threw nine innings in wins over UC Davis and Oregon to win the pitcher of the week honors. He fanned 10 and had an ERA of 1.00.
On the softball side, Danielle Patrick and Mallary Darby were named the WAC Hitter and Pitcher of the Wek.
Patrick went 7-for-10 against Santa Clara, as Nevada stretched its home winning streak to 21 games. Darby beat Santa Clara twice, fanning 11 in nine innings of work. She has a record of 9-3 with 110 strikeouts in 91 innings.