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Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM

Silverland 7th grade team wins Sagebrush championship

Silverland 7th grade team wins Sagebrush championship
Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

The Silverland Middle School 7th grade boys basketball team went 12-0 on its way to winning the Sagebrush League Championship.

“These boys came in from day one with a work ethic and focus that is well ahead of their age,” coach Dave Burns said. “Goals were simple, and that was to get better every day and be the best we could be. It’s one thing to say it, but another to do it.”

Burns said the players worked hard at staying humble and hungry to get better throughout this season. “It is a testament to their character of all 13 that they were able to stay focused on their goals,” he said. “As proud as they can be on their success, I’m even more proud of the way that they represented themselves and SMS in each of these games. I know that their families are very proud because of all these things involved in this great season. This 12-0 season was a reflection of all 13 players being committed to working together. I truly want to say thank you to the players and families on such a rewarding season.”

Photo courtesy of Silverland Middle School
The Silverland 7th grade boys basketball team. Pictured are (first row) Gage Gothan, Julian McIntyre, Caleb Mortensen, Bryan Wilson, Robbie Whalen, Austin Hobson
(second row) coach Kent Kreller, Kale Kreller, JR Reyes, Carson Kingston, Isaac O'Neill, Cannon Brown, Joseph Mendoza, Grant Miller and coach Dave Burns.

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Comment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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