Sports

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The American Cancer Society is hosting a poker run Saturday at Mills Park, and a free lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 will be held at John L. Harvey Field. The Nevada Humane Society is virtually hosting its annual “Adopt a Duck” fundraiser for interested participants. Combined with train rides and live music, there’s plenty of excitement going on over the weekend! Read on for more information.

It makes perfect sense for Northern Nevada, a region that can see blankets of snow and ice a few months out of the year, to have its own ice sports facility. Now that hope will become a reality with the completion of Reno Ice's Jennifer M. O'Neal's Community Ice Arena.

Jim Sapien is the 2020 Sunday Men’s Club champion at Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City. Sapien fired a 74-75 to best Dan Wilson by four strokes (77-76) during the two-day club championship Aug. 22-23. Brian Sweet (74-80) and Michael Moriarty (79-75) tied for third, while Scott Lusty was the low net (after handicap is applied) champion over the field with 141.

The up-and-down Arizona Diamondbacks might make some moves again at the Aug. 31 MLB trade deadline.

The free lacrosse clinic on August 29, 9 a.m. at the John L. Harvey Field located at Western Nevada College is filling up fast, so be sure to register! The High Sierra Lacrosse League and the Carson Capitols Lacrosse club are putting on this free event for boys and girls, ages 6-12.

Covid-19 didn’t put the future of Minor League Baseball at stake, it only sped up the process.

Through a partnership between Carson Capitols Lacrosse and the High Sierra Lacrosse League, a youth clinic will be held on August 29, 9 a.m. at the John L. Harvey Field at Western Nevada College.

Reno Aces skipper Chris Cron can’t manage this year, but he’s found another gig in an unprecedented 2020 baseball season.

Fan-favorite and the Reno Aces all-time hit leader Ildemaro Vargas was traded Tuesday to the Minnesota Twins.

Former Reno Aces are being called upon to spark the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks.

Just four months ago, Jamie Westbrook was on the brink of making the major leagues.

The 25-year-old outfielder received a Spring Training invitation from the San Francisco Giants at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. He spent the previous six seasons in the Diamondbacks’ minor league system and sensed his time in the big leagues was on the horizon.

Fall high school sports are now temporarily postponed in Carson City, Lyon, Douglas and Storey counties as well as the rest of Nevada. State playoffs are not expected to take place this year, as well. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association announced Thursday that all fall sports in Nevada will be played in March of 2021 to lower the spread of COVID-19.

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ 30-man Opening Day roster is stacked with former Reno Aces.

Ildemaro Vargas is known for his defensive prowess, but his recent power display could lead to an increased role with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club President’s Cup tournament took place July 14 and July 16 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ranch and Lake courses. Thirty members competed in the two-day net tournament. Jeri Mihelic won the tournament with a net score of 142. Gail Teig was the runner-up with a score of 143 and Terri Ianiro was the 3rd place winner with a score of 147.

Be ready. That’s good advice for people in any line of work – especially boxers nowadays.

For someone who pitched for eight minor league affiliates and in four different countries, it’s no surprise to see Bradin Hagens shine on the mound during a pandemic.

Spacious and picturesque John L. Harvey Field in Carson City, nestled at the base of the Eastern Sierra, has provided a lot more than baseball entertainment to the community since being constructed in 2006.

It was an event to remember — and forget — during the 31st American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada.

Mardy Fish won the 31st American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday with a three-round total of 76 in the Stableford scoring system used at the popular celebrity golf tournament.

Ages U11 & down (born 2010-2013) 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages U12 & up (born 2006-2009) 7:00pm-8:00pm

*All players should check in 15 minutes early

Tryout Information:

Our tryouts will be held at Mills Park in the large grass area along hwy 50. Address: 1111 E William St

Due to our COVID-19 challenges, these tryouts are ONLY for new players/teams who did not play for CFC last season. Existing teams/players do not need to tryout.

Ages: U8-U15. All boys & girls born in 2006-2013

Players only need to tryout 1 day

Please fill out and print off a copy of the Tryout release form.

Carson City native and professional boxing lightweight Diego Elizondo lost to Eric Puente by majority decision on Tuesday during the Top Rank Boxing Summer Series at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Since the Triple-A Reno Aces began their franchise in 2009, many familiar faces on opposing teams have appeared over the years.

Carson City Little League held its first scrimmages of the season Monday at Governor's Field under the new health and safety guidelines enforced by the state of Nevada.

The AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer Region 140 organization is bringing excitement back to the state capitol.

Registration for the upcoming fall season is open for kids ages 3-18. Early bird registration ends July 15 and can be made online or in-person at Yogurt Beach, located at 3228 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In-person registration will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Major League Baseball is coming back, and dozens of Arizona Diamondbacks prospects have a chance to don the Sedona red this season.

After a near nine-month absence, professional boxing lightweight Diego Elizondo is hungry for another opportunity in the ring.

Carson City Kiwanis will host the 7th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day fundraiser on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City, NV. The net proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Marilyn Elaine Academic Scholarship, awarded annually to local high school graduates.

The Arizona Diamondbacks added to their talented farm system with several high-upside pitchers during the 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

The first round of the 2020 MLB Draft was full of special moments and surprising picks.