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Flat-Trac returns to Fuji Park

Event will raise funds for Buyten

The eight annual Outlaw Flat-track series returns the weekend of August 23.

Carson football ‘hungry’ for success

Senators will play at home six times this fall

Carson High School football opens the 2024 season at home Saturday at 1 p.m.

Douglas eager to prove it belongs in new division

Tigers open Friday at Fernley

Douglas High School football is in a new division this fall. Here's a look at what the Tigers expect this season and a positional breakdown for the team on the gridiron.

A next-level love of the game

Outgoing Tiger Rachel Rose to continue playing lacrosse at Div. II level

Rachel Rose, the 2024 Jackie Pitts recipient, will take her talents to Ohio where she will continue her lacrosse career in college.

Nevada Hot Shots a hot commodity in youth softball

Local travel ball organization continues to put area athletes in college opportunities

The Nevada Hot Shots have been centered in the Carson Valley for over two decades and have consistently put its players in line for college opportunities.

The Golf Lodge readies for grand opening

Carson’s first indoor golf simulator set to open in late August

The Golf Lodge's grand opening weekend will begin August 23, featuring Carson City's first indoor golf simulator.

Two Douglas baseball alumni make jump to Div. I

Two Douglas baseball alumni, Gabe Natividad and James Hubbard, have recently made the leap to the Division 1 ranks.

Wolf Pack’s first sweet 16 team headlines Governor’s Dinner

The first men’s basketball team in Nevada history to make the Sweet 16 was the headliner at the 2024 Governor’s Dinner in Carson City last Wednesday.

Carson’s ‘best-kept secret’: WNC hosts Tahoe Rim Trail event

Some of the best ultra-distance runners in the world took part in the 23rd edition of the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run (TRTER) ultra-distance marathons over the weekend, which started and finished at Western Nevada College.

Former Carson star Taggart qualifies for U.S. Amateur

Lukas Taggart, a 2022 Carson High graduate, qualified for the 124th US Amateur this past weekend in Colorado. Plus, Empire Ranch men's league scores.

Twice is nice: Fish wins his second ACC crown

Barkley breaks through on prop bet

The 2024 American Century Championship finished up Sunday with a two-time champion and a few other noteworthy tidbits.

Fish in front into final round at ACC

Mardy Fish holds a seven-point lead, heading into Sunday's ACC finale at Edgewood Golf Course.

Aces, Snelling selected for MLB Futures Game

Two local names will be competing in the MLB Futures Game this weekend on MLB Network.

Buyten paralyzed after motocross crash

The Minden native and Douglas High alum is asking for donations for medical expenses

Matt Buyten is asking for community support for his medical expenses after a crash in late June has left him paralyzed from the chest down.

ACC in full swing at Edgewood

Annual donation put in place in honor of Wakefields

The annual ACC golf tournament at Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe is in full swing through Sunday.

Back where he started

Senger excited to come back to Douglas as AD

Daniel Senger has had an eye on Douglas High School since he graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno.

With Curry absent, Fish and Romo among ACC golf favorites

Can Charles Barkley finish in the top 75?

The American Century Championships at Edgewood Golf Course are scheduled for next weekend and several entrants are excited about how the field is shaping up.

Death Ride returns this weekend for 43rd event

The 43rd annual Death Ride is back in 2024, once again beginning ­and ending in Markleeville, Calif., as riders tackle a 103-mile endurance ride on Saturday.

Palmer’s Olympic bid ends a few points short

Krysta Palmer's push for her second straight Olympic Games came down to her final dive in Saturday's finale at the Team USA Olympic Diving Trials.

Palmer in fourth after 3-meter semifinal, into Saturday’s final round

Krysta Palmer is into the final round of the US Olympic diving trials in the 3-meter individual springboard. She will need to finish in the top two in order to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Talia Tretton rewrites Douglas record book — next stop, Big Ten softball

As a two-time Gatorade softball Player of the Year, outgoing Tiger Talia Tretton has rewritten Douglas' softball record books.

Palmer just misses Olympic synchro qualification

Individual 3-meter springboard qualification begins Thursday

Krysta Palmer and her synchronized partner, Alison Gibson, took second at the Olympic Trials Monday. The pair just missed out on the lone Olympic qualification spot.

Palmer set for trials, eyes second Olympic games

Krysta Palmer will compete in her third Olympic Trials next week at the University of Tennessee.

Carson Valley youth lacrosse growing

The Carson Valley youth lacrosse league continues to see its turnout rise.

Douglas spring signing day

Tigers have 15 sign for collegiate athletics

The outgoing senior class at Douglas High School has a plethora of student-athletes moving on to compete at the next level.

Former Senator star Timi Brown wants to be ‘a voice’ for women’s sports

Carson High School alumna and Hall of Famer Timi Brown will go into the NIAA Hall of Fame on Thursday.

Matt Williams to be inducted into NIAA Hall of Fame

A drive to succeed: Matt Williams used coaching, community support to go from Carson High star to the majors

Carson High alumni, Matt Williams, will go into the NIAA Hall of Fame this week.

Tretton named Gatorade Player of the Year

The outgoing senior earns the honor for the second time

Douglas High senior Talia Tretton was named Nevada's softball Gatorade Player of the Year for the second season in a row Friday.

Appeal Q and A: Tim Jackson takes over as NIAA executive director

Relationship-building will be main focus in early going

Tim Jackson has officially taken over as the NIAA's executive director as of June 1. The former Clark County School District director of athletics took the time to discuss his goals and ideas to begin his new tenure.

Glover takes Eureka principal job

22-year Douglas teacher, administrator takes over from Roman

Douglas High athletic director and softball coach, John Glover, announced Wednesday he will be resigning to take the principal job at Eureka High School next fall.

Hit parade: Aces lead PCL in batting average

The Reno Aces have been on quite the tear on offense as of late, leading the league in batting average.

Tiger girls top all-region recipients

Nelms named Coach of the Year

Douglas High School track and field had multiple athletes bring home all-region honors this spring, including a coach as well.

Carson track and field posts a handful to all-region team

A handful of Carson High School track and field athletes earn all-region honors for their performances in the Class 5A North this spring.

Douglas swim and dive garners all-region selections

Douglas High School swim and dive had a handful of athletes earn all-region honors this spring as well as a coach.

Porter to compete in Beach Wrestling World Championships

Carson High's Dominic Porter is looking for fundraising to assist in his trip to Greece for the Beach Wrestling World Championships.

Carson swimming standouts make all-region team

Carson High School swimming had a plethora of names selected to this spring's Class 5A North all-region teams.

Senator swimmers well represented at state meet

Carson High School had several swimmers earn spots on the podium at the state swim meet this past weekend in Las Vegas.

State track ends with podium finishes for area athletes

Carson, Sierra Lutheran and Dayton results from state track

Carson, Sierra Lutheran and Dayton High Schools put together several top-tier performances at state track this past weekend.

Tiger divers go 2, 3, 4 at state

Douglas High School and its divers nearly swept the podium at the state meet this past weekend.

Tiger track and field caps impressive postseason

Results for Douglas High School track and field from the state meet this past weekend at Carson High.

Tretton, Douglas lead all-league selections

The Class 5A North all-league softball teams as announced last week.

Young leads area all-league baseball selections

The Class 5A North all-league baseball teams as announced last week.

Tiger state title dreams come up short

Douglas finishes as Class 5A state runner-up

Douglas High School softball ends the year as the Class 5A state runner-up Saturday after falling to Coronado.

Cardiac cats into state championship

Douglas High softball staves off elimination with seventh-inning rally

Douglas High School softball will be playing on the final day of the season for the third year in a row Saturday.

Tiger softball falls in state opener

Douglas High School softball dropped its opening game at the Class 5A state tournament Thursday.

Carson swimming well represented at state

Carson High School swimming had an individual regional champ over the weekend and will send a group to the state meet this weekend in Las Vegas.

Tiger swimmers, divers move on to 5A state

Douglas High School swim and dive will have a nice contingent of representatives in Las Vegas at this weekend's state swim meet.

Champions (again)

Tiger girls track DQs overturned, regional results reinstated

The NIAA overturned its ruling that disqualified Douglas High girls track and field's team title, as well as two relay teams and an individual. They will all be reinstated.

Douglas softball wins third straight regional crown

Tigers cement legacy, top seed at state

Douglas High School softball caps another perfect campaign against the Northern 5A with its third straight regional championship.

Senator track and field sends a handful to state

Sierra Lutheran, Dayton will be represented at state meet

Carson, Sierra Lutheran and Dayton High School will all have representatives at the state track and field meet next weekend, following regionals at Carson High Friday and Saturday.