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Fernley baseball, softball teams hit stretch drive needing to stack wins

04/21/2023 07:59 AM
Fernley baseball, softball teams hit stretch drive needing to stack wins

Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

With three weeks left in the regular season, the Fernley High School baseball and softball teams find themselves needing to pile up the wins to guarantee their place in the 3A North Region playoffs.

Both Vaquero teams start the stretch run in Dayton this weekend, with a single game Friday and doubleheader Saturday.

The baseball team stands third in the East League of the 3A North, but are tied for sixth in the playoff standings with Truckee, but with a loss earlier this season to Truckee, the Vaqueros need to finish with more points in the standings than the Wolverines to get into the postseason.

The Vaqueros won two of three games last week against Lowry, sweeping a doubleheader Saturday 7-6 and 6-2, after losing the first game of the series Friday, 10-6. But the Vaqueros missed a chance to add two points to the ledger Tuesday, when South Tahoe rallied from a 4-0 deficit to edge them 5-4.

Teams earn one point for each league win, and two for each crossover win over a team in the other league. The Vaqueros are 3-3 in league play, and 3-3 in crossovers.

The softball team finds itself in unfamiliar territory at the bottom of the Northern 3A East with an 0-6 record, having been swept by both Fallon and Lowry, currently the top two teams in the East. But the Vaqueros currently hold the sixth playoff seed, thanks to a 5-1 record in crossover games. The Vaqueros are two points ahead of Dayton in the standings, but Dayton still has two crossover games to play.

The Vaqueros were swept in a three-game series last weekend by Lowry, 16-10, 11-3 and 10-0. But Fernley came back Tuesday to beat South Tahoe in their final crossover game, 26-3.

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Comment author: CH Comment text: I want to start a betting 'pool' for the October, November, and December closures: 1. A dent in the pool slide. 2. A failed breaker. 3. A pebble loose in the water part (replacing all concrete) 4. Hurricane Polo makes a sudden turn and blows off the roof (again). With soft muscles after 7 months of no swimming, the only health left is my sense of humor :) Comment publication date: 10/1/26, 11:18 AM Comment source: Fernley Pool Renovation Moves Forward, One Test at a Time Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9 Comment author: Alicia Euresti Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!! Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry Comment author: R Conley Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training? Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation
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