Vikings snag 4 state medals
The Vikings’ senior boys had worked hard for this moment. For Brandon Cramer, it was pushing through an annoying midseason injury. For Jason Rogers, it was competing at the state level in two events he had just learned. For Connor Henderson, it was f …
Read More »The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
BOSTON — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser for the 2016 game. And Mia …
Read More »Chasing Waterfalls
The waterfalls are exploding, but the window will be brief this year. Without much snowpack, the chance to catch these alpine streams ripping down Tahoe’s granite face is about to snap shut. It’s been two years since Lake Tahoe has seen enough snow …
Read More »Derby Dames host season opener
Girls with attitude in altitude — you don’t have to be crazy, but it helps. At least that’s what the Tahoe Derby Dames’ moto says. Mix one part crazy, two parts fun, add some costumes, roller skates and hard hitters and this Saturday’s home opener i …
Read More »BMX track ready to rip
A little rain brewed up some perfect track conditions this week, and BMX biking is about to officially take off. The South Lake Tahoe BMX track will hold its first practice of the season Tuesday from 5 p.m. to dusk. The practice will give riders a ch …
Read More »Warriors tee off in state championships
After two days of golf against the best in state and a season of commitment, taking home top three honors all came down to Whittell, The Meadows and seven strokes. The Whittell golf team took an eight-stroke lead over The Meadows on Tuesday, the firs …
Read More »Motocross season kickoff at 45th Annual Hangtown Classic
The who’s who of motocross racing are revving up the season this weekend at the 45th Annual Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic. It’s not just any motocross race, but the oldest and one of the most coveted trophies on the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro M …
Read More »Swimmers snag 15 state spots
With state qualification on the line, the South Tahoe swim team delivered. The Vikings qualified swimmers for state in 10 individual events and five relay events at the Division 1-A Northern Region Swimming Trials and Finals on Friday and Saturday. …
Read More »Track teams bring best at regional showdown
It all came down to the regional track meet this past weekend. The South Tahoe and Whittell track athletes had shaved minutes, added inches and stretched for maximum distance all season for a chance at state competition. Their season of dedication e …
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