Tony Erquiaga

3 weeks ago | greatbasinsun.com | Tony Erquiaga

Since the start of the season in late February, the Lowry High School girls track and field team have proved to be one of the best in northern Nevada, regardless of classification. That was on full display this past weekend at the Northern 3A Regional Championships at Douglas High School in Minden. The Buckaroos ran away with the team title with 156.33 points, defeating Truckee (112.5) and Elko (100.33) and South Tahoe (100.33).

3 weeks ago | greatbasinsun.com | Tony Erquiaga

The Battle Mountain High School track and field team will be well represented at the NIAA State Track and Field Championships after strong performances this past weekend at the regional championships this past weekend at Douglas High School in Minden. Sophomore Moroni Colver brought home the gold in the triple jump with a mark of 38 feet, 11 inches, with teammate Abraham Nevarez joining him in Overton. The freshman placed fourth with a leap of 37-0.

1 month ago | greatbasinsun.com | Tony Erquiaga

The first step in the hopes of a return to the state tournament has been completed for the Lowry High School softball team. The Buckaroos won their first regular-season title for the first time since 2021, with a three-game sweep of Churchill County. The two rivals entered the weekend tied for first in the Northern 3A East. Lowry won the series opener 2-0 on Friday and swept the final two contests on Saturday 14-10 and 12-2 to improve to 22-6 overall and 12-1 in league play.

1 month ago | greatbasinsun.com | Tony Erquiaga

With just one meet left in the regular season, the Lowry High School girls track and field team is priming itself for a possible long run into the postseason. The Buckaroo ladies were in Reno this past Saturday at McQueen High School for the Northwest Invite and placed fifth with 50.16 points. Reno won the team title with 90.22 points, followed by Spanish Springs (69.33), Galena (69) and McQueen (68.66).

1 month ago | greatbasinsun.com | Tony Erquiaga

The Battle Mountain High School boys golf team was busy last week, with two tournaments in eastern Nevada. The week started at Toana Vista Golf Course in Wendover on Monday, April 14. The Longhorns took just three players to the tournament, with James Spealman finished fourth overall with a round of 93. Ari Kyllonen carded a 112 and Austin Duval shot 140. Those same three golfers traveled to the Idaho/Nevada border on Thursday, April 17, in Jackpot.