Jim Krajewski

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Prep Sports Reporter and Writer at Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno Gazette Journal sportswriter; follow me on @RGJpreps for local sports news

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Girls' wrestling now a Nevada high school sport. What's next for lacrosse, cheerleading?

3 days ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

After three years as a division of boys wrestling, girls wrestling will be its own sanctioned high school sport in Nevada. There could be even more sports added in the next couple of years. A bill to approve making lacrossse an official NIAA sport is on Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk, awaiting his signature.
Northern Nevada high jump coach's legacy lives on in state podium sweep

4 days ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

When three Northern Nevada athletes took the top three spots in the state high jump competition last month, it was more than a coincidence. It was about a legacy and a coaching tree. The podium sweep was aided by a longtime high school coach who passed on his wealth of knowledge and love of coaching onto the current coaches. Leo Sambrano, who died in 2022, coached numerous athletes around Northern Nevada over his lifetime.
Five-peat for one team at Reno-Tahoe Odyssey

6 days ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

The finish line for the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey was in a new location, but the team crossing it first remained the same for the fifth straight year. The Prominence Health team had the fastest time overall in the 178-mile relay race that begins and ends in downtown Reno, after circling Lake Tahoe and going through Virginia City. The 12-man Prominence team finished in 17 hours, 24 minutes, 32 seconds, after starting at 3 p.m. on Friday and finishing on Saturday morning.
Fitness, bodybuilders take the stage at Legion Sports Fest in Reno

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

The Legion Sports Fest, featuring fitness models and bodybuilders, returns for its seventh year at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Saturday-Sunday, May 31-June 1. The expo will also have nine different sports competitions, a strongman competition and Muay Thai bouts. Competitions include NPC and IFBB Pro League Bodybuilding, Muay Thai, armored combat, point Muay Thai, strongman and strongwoman, sumo wrestling, arm wrestling ... and, yes, cornhole.
Raker, Porter, Chapman top girls All-Region track and field team

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

Galena senior Eleanor Raker was named the track and field girls athlete of the year by the league coaches. Raker, who will compete for Air Force in the fall, won three events at the 5A-North Regional meet. Reno High senior Sydney Porter, who will run for Concordia University, was named the field athlete of the year. Spanish Springs senior Amaya Chapman, who will run for Nevada, is the track event athlete of the year.
Kids Free Fishing Day at Sparks Marina set for June 14

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

The Kids Free Fishing Day event is back for the 21st time on June 14 at the Sparks Marina. The Sparks Rotary Club hosts the event, which is expected to draw as many as 1,200 participants this year. In 2002, the first year it was held, organizers estimate there were about 300 participants. The event coincides with Free Fishing Day in Nevada, which is the second Saturday every June. The fishing event is free for all kids 17 years old and younger.
Northern Nevada's best young high school baseball players in all-star game Monday

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

There’s one more chance to see some of the area’s best young high school baseball players compete in the 2025 Underclassman All-Star game. The nine-inning game, presented by the Northern Nevada Baseball Coaches Association, is at 5 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Reno High. Players were selected from the all-conference selections and coaches’ nominations. Admission charge is $10 gate fee, $5 for senior citizens.
Nevada football team will have nine games on national TV this season

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

Nevada football will have nine games on national broadcasts this fall. The television schedule for the Wolf Pack's upcoming season was announced Thursday. The season kicks off on CBS on Saturday, Aug. 30, as Nevada visits Penn State. Kickoff time is set for 12:30 p.m. PDT. The Wolf Pack's next network game will be Sept. 20 at Western Kentucky. The Pack and Hilltoppers will play at 4 p.m. PDT on ESPN platforms.
Reno Tahoe Odyssey team running in memory of teammate's wife

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

The Reno Tahoe Odyssey will have a little more meaning this year for one local team. The 178-mile relay race that begins and ends in Reno after looping around Lake Tahoe is known for its camaraderie and fun, festive atmosphere. But the Assured Partners - FasterThanAMotherClucker team is running for John Helgerson, whose wife Kelly Helgerson died while giving birth to their daughter, Sage, on April 2.
Former football players running Reno-Tahoe Odyssey for friend with ALS

1 week ago | rgj.com | Jim Krajewski

A group of former college football players, including some Wolf Pack players, are now dedicated distance runners, and a few will be running the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey this summer. Instead of running for glory or touchdowns, they will be running for a former teammate (and sometimes opponent), Eric Stevens, who was diagnosed with ALS at age 29. Stevens can longer run or walk or even eat on his own. Dom Galas, the Axe ALS team captain, said Stevens' fight inspires the team every day.

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