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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> - Reed senior Ali Berry has started four years at second base and hopes to help lead the Raiders to the state tournament. Reed's Berry looks to go out with a bang
Once in awhile, an athlete comes along in the high school or college ranks and fans ask each other “He (or she) hasn’t graduated yet?”
Apr 21, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> - Senior catcher Jaci Carlsen has been a huge part of the success the Spanish Springs softball team has enjoyed the past few years. Jaci-of-all-trades keys Cougars success
Jaci Carlsen has versatility that coaches dream of.
Apr 07, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> - Sparks senior Aaron Quilici hopes to lead the Railroaders to the postseason this spring. Senior does it all for the Railroaders
The Sparks baseball team has gotten off to a good start this season despite having a young team and a new coach.
Mar 31, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> - Reed senior CJ Maldonado hopes to lead the Raiders back to the playoffs with his bat after an impossible to ignore junior season. Reed backstop keeps power stroke going
CJ Maldonado’s goal was always to play baseball in college. But after losing out on his entire sophomore season due to academic ineligibility, he knew he had to do something spectacular in hi...
Mar 11, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> -  Reed junior Brandon Gebhardt (above) and freshman Bo Bettinson (below) earned Northern 4A Regional titles Saturday and could be in for more hardware at this weekend s state tournament at Cimarron-Memorial in Las Vegas. Raider duo dominating foes in the circle
The Reed wrestling team hasn’t had a Northern 4A Regional performance this good since Ric Fehr took over the program seven years ago.
Feb 04, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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<B>Tribune/Chris Ellis</b> - Sparks senior Juan Lara has proven his worth as the Railroaders make a push toward the playoffs. Perseverance pays off for Lara
Role players always seem to get lost in the shuffle of teams with exciting and talented players.
Jan 28, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 43 43 recommendations | email to a friend
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Williams thrives in new role at Reed
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Jan 22, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
There's no denying Kayla Williams comes from good basketball pedigree.
Beebe ready to bust out in a big way
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Jan 14, 2008 | 0 0 comments | 41 41 recommendations | email to a friend
Spanish Springs senior forward realizes his potential following a 20-point, 12-rebound performance
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