high school sports
High school sports news - NIAA moves football and soccer to spring
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 12:32pm
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has announced their high school sports schedule for members in their area, including South Tahoe and Truckee High Schools.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of school reopening schedules, traditional fall sports have moved to Spring 2021. Adjustments to the schedules were voted on by the NIAA Legislative Commission which is comprised of the superintendents of each school in the league.
The new schedule (all have six competitive weeks) for NIAA sanctioned sports:
Winter Season Sports
South Tahoe High School grad Tyler Pevenage awarded firefighter's scholarship
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 10:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tyler Pevenage, a recent graduate of South Tahoe High School, was awarded the “Michael Hoffman Memorial Scholarship” in the amount of $1,000.
This award is sponsored by the California State Firefighters’ Association Northern Division and open to family members of firefighters.
Tyler’s outstanding academic achievement, involvement in high school sports, leadership, and volunteer work in the community earned her this scholarship that is renewable yearly up to $4,000.
Sportsmanship, not rivalry, at South Tahoe High-Truckee High basketball game
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has always been a strong rivalry between South Tahoe High and Truckee High but in just one minute that changed and what came out of their February 7th basketball game was an extreme case of sportsmanship, team and school spirit, and class.
Purchase of one electric bus, four diesel buses on LTUSD agenda Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Timing seems perfect to have a fleet of electric buses for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), but trustees have the purchase of just one on their Friday night agenda along with the purchase of four diesel buses.
The Board's annual organizational meeting is set for December 13 at 5:00 p.m. instead of their normal Tuesday meeting. During the meeting, they will elect a new board president and clerk, and elect representatives to El Dorado County School Boards Association and Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and assign annual duties for the trustees.
South Tahoe Sports Med students place third in weekend competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 8:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High's Sports Medicine students earned impressive third-place honors at the 18th annual High School Sports Medicine Competition at UC Northridge this past weekend. They competed against 700 students from 50 high schools from western states including Kansas, Texas, Washington, and California.
This is the third year the school's Sports Medicine Coordinator Isaiah Tannaci has taken a group of his students to the competition. The first year the group went to observe and learn, the second year they came in tenth, and now a top-three finish.
South Tahoe High Sports Medicine Students of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 8:41pm
South Tahoe High School Sports Medicine has announced their top students for the 2016-17 school year.
Drue Chapman was named Student Trainer of the Year and Abby Burns was given the honor of Sports Medicine Student of the Year.
Drue and Abby competed with more than 50 STHS Sports Medicine students who assist with medical care and treatment to STHS student-athletes and volunteering over 1,500 hours.
"Congratulations to Drue and Abby for wining this prestigious award," said Isaiah Tannaci, STHS Sports Medicine Coordinator.
Eleven STHS Viking swimmers headed to State
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 8:12am
The South Tahoe Vikings Swim Team has had a successful year and eleven of the school's swimmers will head to the Nevada State swim competition on May 20 at the Carson Aquatic Swim Center.
During the 3-A Northern Regionals on May 12-13, 24 Viking swimmers qualified to compete, and both the boys and girls teams came in second overall out of eight teams in the region.
Results for STHS in finals during Northern Regionals for 3A schools:
SLT City Council candidate Dan McLaughlin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:22pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Dan McLaughlin, 66, Sales Manager for Lake Tahoe Television, has lived in Lake Tahoe for 43 years.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
Whittell senior wins Gene Upshaw Memorial Scholarhip
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 7:40pm
Whittell High School senior Daria Sharon was announced as the recipient for the seventh annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship Award at this year’s American Century Championship.
Her academic achievements and dedication to sports and community service made her the premier candidate to earn this scholarship, valued at $5,000.
High school sports kick off their first weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 9:13pm
Are you ready for some football? Friday Night Lights are underway once again as the South Tahoe High Vikings take on the El Dorado Cougars on August 29. The JV game starts at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity starts at 7 p.m.
Viking Coach Kevin Hennessee has five seniors on his team, 24 juniors and two sophomores.
Both the Boy's and Girl's Cross County teams head to Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks for their meets.
On Saturday, the South Tahoe Girls Soccer teams take to the field. The Vikings host Montgomery in an 11 a.m. JV game and 1 p.m. Varsity match up.
Whittell High School's Boys Basketball Team Wins Nevada State Title
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/01/2014 - 11:34pm
The boys basketball team from Whittell High School claimed the Division IV Nevada State Title on Saturday night by beating Virginia City by a score of 53-48.
The Warriors beat Spring Mountain on Friday in a close game by the score of 53-50, getting them into the final round for their 4th game of the year against Virginia City.
KNBB televised the game live from the University of Nevada.
Training decreases high school sports injuries
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 6:00amHigh school sports are a great way to promote physical activity. They give kids a positive outlet to stay fit, a hopefully continue that lifestyle into adulthood. Participation in high school sport...
Playoffs begin for high school teams
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amIt's playoff week in the world of high school sports. South Tahoe and Whittell high schools' volleyball and soccer teams will enter the first round of postseason this week. South Tahoe volleybal...
Should Bishop Gorman play for state titles against public schools?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:35pmIf you are a high school sports enthusiast, mark Tuesday on your calendar. It's a day that could change the landscape of high school sports forever.According to a memo released to board members, th...
High school sports realignment won’t change postseason
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 9:51amNIAA approves league changes for 2012-'13 school year
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 4:01pmIt's official: Nevada high school sports will realign.The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control approved the proposal on Monday at its meeting in Las Vegas. The new system ...
