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Kudos: Goal Club and Lady Vikings thank community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 10:39am
The South Tahoe High Goal Club and Lady Vikings would like to extend their appreciation to Grand Central Pizza & Pasta for hosting their recent "Pizza With A Purpose" fundraiser.
They would also like to thank the amazing South Shore community for supporting them at the event on November 4.
Fifteen percent of all sales that evening went to the Goal Club, the soccer team's nonprofit that helps with the program's team expenses.
Pizza With A Purpose to raise funds for South Tahoe High Girls Soccer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 12:46am
Event Date:
November 4, 2020 - 3:00pm
Join the South Tahoe High Lady Vikings on Wednesday, November 4 between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at Grand Central Pizza in South Lake Tahoe.
Fifteen percent of all sales during that time will go to the Goal Club, the team's nonprofit that helps with the program's team expenses.
Pizza With A Purpose will be at Grand Central, 2229 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The donations will be made on dine in, take out and delivery. Their phone number is 530.544.1308
Steph Curry honoring Black Lives Matter with his custom shoes at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 1:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If you've been able to catch the coverage of the 31st American Century Championship from Lake Tahoe you may have seen the shoes Steph Curry has been wearing.
On Friday, his shoes showed an image of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers on March 13, 2020.
Curry, who has been outspoken and active with social injustice matters, said the shoes were to "shine a light on Breonna Taylor, demanding and praying and
wishing for justice for her and her family."
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.
Andrew Joseph Mora ~ 1982 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:26pm
Andrew (Andy) Joseph Mora, 37, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Renown Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1982, in Reno, Nevada to Andrew and Kristie Mora.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:48pm
This week at South Tahoe High School, seniors visited the Scholarship Fair, a new school app was launched, and senior basketballers play their last home game.
On Campus
Thursday afternoon, seniors were released early from classes to experience the inaugural Scholarship Fair, an event held by the STHS counselors. Organizations like South Tahoe High School Alumni Association, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Sierra, and El Dorado Community Foundation attended to educate the seniors on how they can earn scholarship money.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:49pm
South Tahoe High School’s students get ready for holiday break. This week, leadership spreads holiday cheer, Climate Crew sets out for a conference, and basketball gets ready for another home game.
On Campus
Leadership created a spirit week leading up to the break. Each day, students dressed up according to theme of ugly sweaters, Hanukkah, ski bum, holiday character, and pajama day. Leadership and Associated Student Body are holding a holiday rally in the Blue Gym tomorrow.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/22/2019 - 12:43am
It was an eventful week for students and staff at South Tahoe High School. With unfortunate news, fundraisers, and the end to successful “fall sports” seasons. STHS is getting ready for Thanksgiving break.
On Campus
Thursday morning, woodshop teacher, Nathan Crnich was arrested at the STHS campus on sexual misconduct charges. While news was shocking to many, students said they feel safer.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 12:10am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students dressed up for Spirit week and seniors on the volleyball and soccer teams played their last home games.
On Campus
To celebrate Halloween, the STHS Leadership and Yearbook groups created a Spirit week, where students dressed up in different themes, including angels versus devils, 80’s day, E-boy/girl versus VSCO girl, Halloween costumes, and blue-and-gold gear.
Points for dressing up increased this week compared to previous Spirit weeks, which helped drive up participation.
Athletics
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 7:45am
After a fun homecoming week, students of South Tahoe High School bare down for the upcoming week of midterms and testing. The fall sports season is coming to an end.
On Campus
Midterms are Thursday and Friday next week. Study labs are held after school for support and tutoring in different courses before the tests. Midterms mark the halfway point for the first term of the 2019-2020 year. The stress begins to increase, especially for the seniors.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 7:53am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students found their voice about climate change and the varsity volleyball team travels to archrival Truckee in a battle for the league’s top spot.
Climate Change Strike
Last Friday, hundreds of students at STHS walked out of their classes in protest against climate change inaction. Some even marched down towards the Lakeview Commons and spoke in front of locals. Inspired by the strike, other students are coming together to find more effective ways of protest.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 4:03pm
Students of South Tahoe High School got a taste of fall this week, as the weather brought rain and wind. Homecoming Week planning began, students learned about the impact of social media, and sports teams prepared to travel this weekend.
Homecoming
The Homecoming Parade is slated for October 12. Students plan on walking from T.J. Maxx to the high school to celebrate homecoming traditions. Ms. Russel’s leadership classes expect a big crowd and a fun day before the homecoming dance that evening.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 11:09pm
South Tahoe High School students took the week to promote end-of-year events and commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Testing begins, sports end and school spirit is running wild.
On Campus
STHS is taking time to observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May by sending out advice to students, including posting positive comments on social media, writing for fun, and learning a new skill. Here’s what some students plan to do:
Senior Tess Devine is attending therapy more regularly to strengthen her mental health.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:45am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students had to put their jackets back on, as the weather cooled down. A trio of students will take turns acting as student council president, and a 13-year-old partnership on the baseball pitch comes to an end.
On Campus
Students attended Industry Day on Tuesday to learn about different careers. They heard presentations from a range of companies, including the nutrition department and rehabilitation center of Barton Memorial Hospital.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:33pm
Students at South Tahoe High School returned from a week-long Spring Break tanned and ready for the final two months before summer. This week was quiet as students prepared for the Black Light Dance, prom, AP testing, and the baseball team played at Reno Ace’s stadium.
On Campus
The Black Light Dance will be held on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union. Students dress up and paint themselves to match the theme. A surprise student DJ will be featured, so bring your glow sticks, Vikings.
South Tahoe's Syndney McCarthy signs with Marymount California University
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sydney McCarthy, a four-sport varsity athlete at South Tahoe High School (STHS), is headed to Marymount California University to play softball for the Mariners. In front of family and friends, she signed her letter of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday.
A South Lake Tahoe native, Sydney has earned Rookie of the Year and Softball MVP honors while with the Vikings and was team captain last year.
She has also excelled in the classroom as well in her other sports of golf, volleyball, and cheer.
STHS girls soccer team meets Truckee in state championship; Volleyball state run ends
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:04am
UPDATE: South Tahoe started with the first goal of the match and led at the half 3-1 over Truckee. The second half was a different story and they couldn't score. Truckee wins State with their 4-3. South Tahoe is second best in state...a great reward for your year-long efforts Vikings and we can't wait for next year!
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It is state championship season for fall sports with both the girls soccer and volleyball teams from South Tahoe High School.
South Tahoe High girls soccer team headed to state playoffs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 10:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High girls varsity soccer team took care of their opponents all season long and look for more of the same this weekend as they head to the 2018 NIAA 3A State Girls Soccer playoffs.
Sporting an overall 23-2 record and a league record of 17-1, the Vikings beat Truckee 2-1 Saturday in the 3A Northern Championship to take their #1 seed from the north down to Las Vegas.
Four more South Tahoe High athletes heading off to play at college level
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 9:12pm
Four more athletes from South Tahoe High School have committed to play at the next level in their respective sports.
On Monday, Chris Pfister, a pitcher with the Vikings, announced his plans to head to Butte College to play baseball next year, and Bryin Schouten, a tennis ace at STHS, announced he'll be playing the game at Folsom Lake College.
Last week, Matt Cain committed to play football with Mesa College and Peyton Galli will head to the baseball diamond for Santa Barbara City College.
Two STHS football players commit to play at next level
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 5:41pm
Two more football players out of South Tahoe High School have committed to play for Division 3 schools, both schools that excel in academics as well as athletics.
Caleb Moretti, who moved to STHS from Whittell High School for his senior year, will be going to the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana to play linebacker for the "Fightin' Engineers." Moretti, who carries a 4.2 GPA will be majoring in Computer Science.
South Tahoe High's McCallan Castles signs to play for Cal Bears
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 6:02pm
There will be a lot more Cal football fans in South Lake Tahoe over the next four years after McCallan Castles signed his letter of intent to play for Coach Wilcox and the University of California Bears Wednesday.
The highly recruited South Tahoe High School (STHS) senior had 18 Division 1 schools trying to get him to sign with them. He narrowed the list down to Utah, Washington State, Duke and Cal before making the decision, something that was easy the moment he stepped onto the Berkeley campus.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 6:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
STHS junior commits to play football at Cal Berkeley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 5:33pm
South Tahoe High's standout tight end McCallan Castles has committed to going to UC Berkeley, and he's just a junior.
Castles received dozens of offers from other top schools during the year but after a visit to Berkeley on Saturday he decided to become a Bear in the fall of 2018. He had been recruited from Utah, Colorado State, University of Colorado, Boise State, Oregon State, Arizona State, San Diego State, Washington State, Duke and many others. He told South Tahoe Now recently that he wanted to stay on the west coast and he got his wish.
STHS's Maya Brosch and Whittell High girls 1st in four events at State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 9:50pm
South Tahoe Vikings and Whittell Warriors were in Southern Nevada this weekend for the 2017 NIAA State Track & Field Championship.
Here are the results for the Division 3 STHS girls:
Girls 200 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st - 25.71
Girls 400 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st- 57.97
Girls 1600 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 5:16.23
Girls 3200 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 11:45.53
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 14.91
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 43.98 - New State meet record, new STHS record
South Tahoe High swimmers have 10 top ten finishes at State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 8:24pm
Another year of swimming for high school is over, and South Tahoe Vikings girls and boys teams are returning from the NIAA State Finals with some medals. Overall, the girls team are seventh in the state, and the boys are sixth. Boulder City High School had huge wins for both teams, coming in first for both boys and girls.
Here are the results for South Tahoe High:
Girls 200 IM
Hannah Lucas - 7th
Boys 200 IM
Temugen Enkhbayer - 5th
Girls 50 yard freestyle
Alexandra Otomo - 4th
Girls 100 yard butterfly
Sophie Stewart - 6th
Boys 100 yard freestyle
Louis Marin - 5th
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:
New NFL contingent to play at American Century Golf Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:34am
Charles Woodson, Travis Kelce, Doug Pederson, Mike Zimmer and Adam Thielen will make up the NFL contingent of first time competitors at the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood in Lake Tahoe July 14-16.
This is the 28th year the 54-hole tournament has been on the South Shore, offering a purse of $600,000 while also raising money for local and national charities.
Kudos: STHS Track & Field Team appreciative of community support
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 7:27am
The South Tahoe High School track and field team is humbled and proud to honor community partners who contributed to making our season a success this spring.
In an effort to revamp and enhance our program, we reached out to a wide variety of businesses and donors. We had gracious support from small local businesses all the way to large corporations.
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Teams 2nd and 3rd in League, State Championships start Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 12:18pm
The 2017 Tahoe Basin Ski League State Championships (State) gets underway on Monday at Sierra-at-Tahoe, with several south shore skiers taking the gates for their schools. Tuesday's competition will move to Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Too much snow actually got in the way of a full season of competition for the South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Team.
Two South Tahoe High wrestlers take first at Northerns, headed to Nevada State Tournament
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 8:34pm
Truckee High School was the scene of this weekend's two-day 2017 NIAA 3A Northern League Wrestling Championships, with two South Tahoe High athletes moving onto the mats at the Nevada State Wrestling Championships at Spanish Springs High School in Sparks February 10-11.
Eleven South Tahoe High football players on Nevada All State teams
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:49pm
Eleven varsity football players from South Tahoe High are part of the 2016 Class 3A all-state football team.
First team honors went to four of the South Tahoe players. Senior Tommy Cefalu, who just signed to attend Eastern Oregon University next year as a student-athlete is the quarterback of the team. Senior wide receiver Noah Jackson, junior tight end McCallan Castles and junior cornerback Matt Cain were also honored for their play on the field.
STHS girls fall short on bid for consecutive state championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 6:51pm
8:00 p.m. update: The Lady Vikings have fallen short in their bid to be the back-to-back state champions in Nevada 3A Girls Soccer. It took two overtimes in their Friday night semi-final game for the Southern Nevada number one seed, Western High, to win by a score of 2-1.
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The first round of the Nevada State Soccer Championships start Friday night in Las Vegas, and South Tahoe High's Lady Vikings are there to defend their title.
South Tahoe High, the defending state champs, meet Western, the number one seed from Southern Nevada at 6:00 p.m. November 11.
South Tahoe High football team in Las Vegas for first state title bid since 1991
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 5:58pm
11/12 update: The Vikings' road to state has ended in Las Vegas. The boys from South Tahoe High suffered a crushing blow with a loss to Desert Pines, 56-7 in the 3A State semifinals.
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For the first time in 25 years, the South Tahoe High football team is headed to the Nevada Division 3A State football championship games in Las Vegas this weekend. The Vikings are coming off a victory over rival Truckee to head to Vegas as the number two seed from Northern Nevada.
The 28-20 win over Truckee sends South Tahoe to their first appearance at the state playoffs since 1991.
South Tahoe High Vikings battle rival Truckee Friday night
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 10:23am
The traditional Senior Game at South Tahoe High is on Friday, October 21 when the Vikings meet their rivals, the Truckee Wolverines. Both teams are tied for second place in Northern Nevada Division 3A with a 7-1 record. The Vikings are on a six-game winning streak in their quest to take over the first place spot from Spring Creek.
The final regular season game for Varsity is at 7:00 p.m. with the Junior Varsity teams taking the field first at 4:30 p.m.
Arrive early as the tribute to the seniors will be right before the Varsity game begins.
Seniors:
Robert Cage WR, CB
Prep round-up for the South Shore: Whittell and South Tahoe Highs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/08/2016 - 10:26pm
The South Tahoe High boy's tennis team continues to dominate Northern Nevada action on the courts and are now preparing to take their 12-0 record to the Nevada state tournament which begins in two weeks. In the meantime, players head to the regional playoffs.
South Tahoe High's varsity football team is now in a three-way tie for second place in Northern Nevada 3A with their 6-1 record. They blanked Dayton during Friday's homecoming game at South Tahoe, 57-0.
South Tahoe High student sworn in as student rep on LTUSD Board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 2:52pm
During Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Trustees, Board President, Barbara Bannar, administered the "Oath of Office" to this year's designated Student Representative, South Tahoe High's ASB President Kendra Conard.
Conard, 17, said she is looking forward to her year as the representative on the board.
As ASB President, Conard said her main goals this year will be to get more students involved in school activities, for them to get more school spirit, and to connect the South Lake Tahoe community more with South Tahoe High and their students.
Whittell and South Tahoe softball and baseball post season update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 8:25pmSouth Tahoe's girls softball team started off their Northern Nevada NIAA Division 1-A playoff season right, with a Thursday morning win over Elko, 8-1, but things didn't go the Viking's way after that. In Thursday afternoon's game against #1 seed Churchill County, the SLT girls lost a nail-biter, 1-0. During Friday's third round, South Tahoe High was matched up against Spring Creek, the host of the tournament. The home field advantage led them to a 8-6 win over STHS.
South Tahoe and Whittell High basketball teams play in state tournament Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 4:39pm
The basketball teams from both South Shore high schools are playing in the first round of the NIAA State Basketball Championship, with their first round games Friday.
Whittell Warriors are taking on the Adelson Lions in their Division IV game at 3:00 p.m. at Reed High School in Reno with the South Tahoe Vikings playing the Desert Pines Jaguars at 4:40 p.m. at Reno High. The Vikings play in NIAA Division I-A.
South Tahoe boys basketball team heads to state tournament as #2 seed from the north
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 6:27pm
It was a total of eight points that separated the winner from the loser in the three games South Tahoe High played in the Northern Nevada Division 1-A basketball tournament this week.
On Thursday, the Vikings beat Spring Creek 69-66 in the quarterfinals.
On Friday, the Vikings beat Lowry 44-41 in the semifinals.
In Saturday's final game, South Tahoe was matched against Elko. It was another nail biter as Junior Noah Jackson attempted a three-point shot just as time ran out. It hit the rim, but didn't drop in.
South Tahoe and Whittell High boys basketball teams headed to state tournament
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 11:08pm
It was a nail biter Friday night in the North Valleys High gym in the South Tahoe High-Lowry High basketball game. The score went back and forth during the game, with South Tahoe having a one-point lead with just under a minute left to play. Senior Denzel Perez was fouled 4 seconds left, and nailed both free throws, taking the Vikings up by three.
STHS ended up with the win.
South Tahoe and Whittell High boys basketball teams head to playoffs Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 11:32pm
The boys varsity basketball teams from both high schools on the South Shore are playing in the Northern Nevada playoffs starting Thursday.
South Tahoe High boys, who are the number three seed in Northern Nevada NIAA Division 1-A, are headed to North Valleys High in Reno Thursday afternoon for their quarterfinal game against Spring Creek at 4:40 p.m. The STHS Vikings are split on the season against the Spartans with one loss, and one win.
South Tahoe Vikings win a thriller after double overtime
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 8:08pm
There was excitement on the hill Saturday afternoon as the South Tahoe Vikings beat the Sparks Railroaders in double-overtime, 57-55.
Tommy Cefalu hit two free throws as time ran out to seal the deal for South Tahoe.
It was "Senior Day," a day where all senior basketball players, cheerleaders and dance team members were honored in a pre-game ceremony.
There is no box score available at this time.
Warren Miller's "Chasing Shadows" showing at South Tahoe High theater
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:44pm
Event Date:
January 29, 2016 - 7:30pm
"Chasing Shadows," the most recent Warren Miller ski film will be shown at the theater at South Tahoe High on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Besides the movie there will also be a silent auction featuring custom skis, a hotel stay, ski boots, Sierra-at-Tahoe lift tickets and STHS Alpine Ski Team sweatshirts. The public is invited and tickets are $15.00 per person.
The epic ski movie showing is a fundraiser for the Tahoe Basin Ski League leading STHS Vikings. There will also be ski industry vendors in the lobby prior to the movie to talk to the public.
South Lake Tahoe sports roundup: On the snow and on the court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 12:51pm
South Tahoe High and Whittell High athletes have seen wins this week, both on the court and on the slopes and South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman is at Mammoth Mountain today for the first stop for the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2016.
South Tahoe High's varsity basketball teams won Wednesday night in Sparks. The boys beat the Railroaders 77-63 while the girls handled their opponent, winning the game by a score of 54-34.
Alumnus returns to the South Tahoe High gym to attempt his 500th career win
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:57pm
His framed photo still sits high on the wall of the gym at South Tahoe High, one that highlights his being awarded the 1983-84 MVP award for Northern Nevada high school basketball players.
Drew Hibbs lead the South Tahoe High basketball team back then, and now he is returning to his old stomping grounds as the coach of two-time California State basketball champion Foothill High School Mustangs, the Sacramento Bee Coach of the Decade, and a coach looking for his 400th career win.
South Tahoe's girls soccer team set to defend state title Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 12:20am
Despite injuries which sidelined several varsity players, the South Tahoe Vikings' girls soccer team beat Spring Valley Friday afternoon, earning them a spot in the state final for Division 1-A teams.
The final score was South Tahoe 3, Spring Valley 1.
Earlier in the day, Truckee lost to Faith Lutheran 2-1.
South Tahoe Vikings are looking to three-peat as the Nevada Division I-A State Champs, and a win on Saturday would give them four state titles in just five years.
American Century donates $55,500 to Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 11:56pm
Thirty South Lake Tahoe non-profits were given a share of $55,600 on Thursday, bringing the total the American Century Golf Championships have donated to the community this year to $107,100.
South Lake Tahoe native Jerod Haase donates to UAB athletes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/12/2015 - 8:56am
The following is a story about Jerod Haase, STHS '92, a highly recruited basketball player who was the Nevada AAA Player of the Year after leading the Vikings to a Nevada state title. He donated $46,000 to pay the UAB basketball players' cost of attendance which covers college bills, travel and other expenses.
UAB men's basketball coach Jerod Haase has always looked at the bigger picture.
South Tahoe Girls Soccer Team moves onto State Tournament
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 9:36pm
They still have one more game to play in Elko, but the South Tahoe High Girls Soccer Team is assured a spot in the 2015 NIAA Division I-A State Girls Soccer
Championship next weekend.
Number 1 seed Truckee will meet with the number 2 seed Vikings on Saturday morning to determine the final bracket for State.
South Tahoe had a first round bye yesterday, then met Spring Creek for Friday's game. The Vikings won the game, 5-2.
The State Tournament will be held in South Lake Tahoe November 13-14 at South Tahoe High.
Road to State ends for South Tahoe Boys Soccer Team
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 9:24pm
It took double-overtime Friday afternoon for the Sparks Railroaders to beat the South Tahoe Vikings in the second round of the 2015 NIAA Division I-A Northern Region Boys Soccer Championship.
The Vikings won their first round game in Elko on Thursday, beating Lowry 6-2.
