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The Spanish Springs wrestling team has won the last 15 consecutive Regional wrestling team titles and has been the dominant program around Northern Nevada.

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The boys high school wrestling Class 5A-North Regional is set for Friday-Saturday at Carson High School with berths at state on the line.

The top six in each weight class after Saturday’s championship rounds will advance to the state tournament set for Feb. 13-14 in Winnemucca.

Friday’s Regional action begins at 2:45 p.m. for first-round matches with quarterfinals at 3:30 p.m.

Semifinals are set for 9 a.m. Saturday and consolation bouts continue all day with the championship finals scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday.

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3A/2A Regionals

The 3A-North Regional is Friday-Saturday at Fallon. The 2A-North Regional is Saturday at Pershing County.

Spectator admission

All ticket sales will be online through HomeTown Ticketing, the NIAA’s official ticketing partner. Tickets may be purchased directly through the NIAA website or through the HomeTown Ticketing app.

Ticket prices (per day) are:

Nevada state wrestling tournament

The state wrestling tournament is scheduled for Feb. 13-14 at the Winnemucca Events Center.

In Class 5A, the top six placers in each weight class from the Southern League tournament and the top six placers in each weight class from the Northern League tournament advance to the 12-wrestler state championship bracket.

The No. 1 and 2 seeds from each league tournament receive a first-round bye.

In Classes 3A, 2A and in the girls draw, the top four placers in each weight class from the Southern Region/League/Qualifier and the top four placers in each weight class in the Northern Region/League/Qualifier advance to the eight-wrestler bracket.

Dogster advocates for adopting before shopping. We understand there are many reasons for seeking a breeder, so we encourage it to be done the right way. We have not personally investigated all of the breeders below, rather, we have gathered their details for you to get in touch and ask all the right questions before you decide. Learn more about our stance and how to choose the right breeder here.

Everyone is familiar with the friendly, intelligent, fun-loving Labrador Retriever. It’s no wonder they are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and have held that title for decades. Whether a sweet-natured and active member of the family or a hunting companion, Labrador Retrievers are well-loved for a reason.

If you have decided to purchase a Labrador Retriever puppy and are located in Nevada, we are here to help you locate some of the best, most reputable breeders in the state.

The 8 Labrador Retriever Breeders in Nevada

Shadowhawk Labrador Retrievers have been breeding Labs for over 40 years. They focus on producing great-tempered and healthy dogs. All their Labs have clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) on their hips and elbows. They ensure all dogs are up to breed standard, and though they aim for show quality, they like placing their pups in pet homes and offer limited AKC registration.

Mountain High Labradors adopted their name due to being located high atop the Sierra Nevada mountains outside of Reno, Nevada. They have been breeding Labradors for over 13 years, and all dogs are American Kennel Club (AKC) and OFA-registered with great bloodlines. They offer all coat colors, including black, yellow, chocolate, and silver.

Bell’s Labradors is located in Reno, NV All of our puppies will be registered and microchipped. They focus on yellow, white, and fox-red coats. They do produce black and chocolate coat colors as well. They have stated that their primary goal is producing wonderful companions for the home and top-quality hunting and pointing dogs.

Nevada Labradors is a family-owned and operated kennel that produces multiple litters per year. They have over 35 years of experience with the breed and love to help match their Labs with the perfect home based on compatibility. This breeder puts a lot of focus on producing Labs with calmer dispositions and a willingness to please. All puppies and parents are health tested.

Carpenter Family Labs produces AKC registered and hip and elbow OFA-certified puppies. Each puppy comes with up-to-date shots and deworming. They are vet checked and come with their AKC registration. Puppies are sent home at 8 weeks of age, but this breeder will supply you with pictures as your puppy grows to keep you updated until they are ready to come home.

Western Wing Kennels is a full-time professional gun dog training facility that produces top-quality bird dogs. If you’re looking for a hunting companion and a breeder who can turn around and be part of the training process, this kennel is a great choice to check out.

Labradors of Silversage is a family-owned kennel that has been in the business since 1999. They are continuing the legacy of producing top quality, healthy Labrador Retrievers with wonderful temperaments. This family gives you a wonderful look into their mission and who they are as breeders. You can check out their website for more information and look at their beautiful Labs.

Sagehill Labradors put their focus on the English bloodlines. They advise that their dogs are selectively bred for temperament, health, trainability, and disposition. All dogs produced by this kennel are of champion bloodlines and come AKC registered and OFA certified. Puppies will come with their health records and all registration information.

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If you’re looking for something festive to do that doesn’t cost money or require a ton of planning, one family in Spanish Springs is spreading holiday spirit, creating a free, festive walk-through where neighbors can come together and celebrate the joys of Christmas and the spirit of kindness.

In Spanish Springs, a neighborhood in Sparks, one family has transformed 10 acres of their property into a Christmas wonderland, featuring over a mile of lights and inviting neighbors and families to stroll through for free.

The event, called Twinkling Trails, located at 9855 Pasquel Lane in Sparks, was shared on a local Facebook page, drawing hundreds of visitors.

Dan Fuhrman, the homeowner, said he and his wife started the display with their children during the COVID-19 lockdown, when the family and neighbors were stuck at home.

“Rather than have a drive-by Christmas display, we decided to set up a trail so that our neighbors and their families could walk and get some of the Christmas and holiday spirit back,” he said.

Fuhrman, a retired local firefighter, said seeing children and neighbors enjoying the lights gave his family joy.

On the property, there is a 1903 fire wagon where families can take photos with Santa.

The display features more than 400,000 lights, uses over a mile of extension cords, and covers 10 acres.

It runs Saturdays from 6–9 p.m., weather permitting, beginning the last Saturday in November and ending this year with its last display on Saturday, December 27.

The family starts setting up as early as Oct 1 and works on weeknights and weekends to prepare the display. “There is no rhyme or reason as to the design. We do what feels right, and sometimes we change it up,” Fuhrman said.

Last weekend, more than 1,000 people visited after a Facebook post spread, briefly overwhelming the family. “Although we were a little overwhelmed, we couldn’t be happier, and we are more prepared now,” he said.

Twinkling Trails has grown from a simple idea to bring holiday spirit to a community in lockdown into a large-scale display that now offers families a safe, outdoor, and free way to enjoy the season.

The Fuhrman family said the lights are meant to lift spirits and give neighbors a place to connect and celebrate together.

As Fuhrman noted on his online page, some wet weather is forecast, so anyone planning to visit might want to mark their calendars in case the display is paused.