Morning Download: Reno’s Ryan Evans employed as Illinois State’s head swim and dive coach

On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three huge headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read beneath for as we speak’s matters.

1. Reno’s Ryan Evans employed as Illinois State’s head swim and dive coach

Reno’s Ryan Evans was hired as Illinois State’s head swim and dive coach this week. Evans most not too long ago an assistant coach at Kansas. After swimming at Iowa, Evans was the pinnacle coach of Reno Aquatic Club from 2018-21, greater than doubling this system’s enrollment throughout his tenure. With the membership, Evans developed an Olympic Trials qualifier and several other faculty swimmers with a number of swimmers qualifying for USA Swimming Junior National, Futures and Sectionals. Evans additionally has served as the pinnacle coach of University of Mary, a Division II program in Bismarck, N.D., and was an assistant coach at New Mexico. Evans replaces Riley Hilbrandt, a former Nevada swimmer who resigned final month after two seasons main the Redbirds.

“I’ve been really impressed by the resources and commitment Illinois State provides its student-athletes, both in the classroom and in the pool,” Evans stated in a information launch. “This is a place that truly supports excellence, and I’m excited to build a program that competes for Missouri Valley Conference championships. Lauren and I are also looking forward to raising our five kids in the Bloomington-Normal community. I can’t wait to connect with our current swimmers and divers, recruit the next generation of Redbirds and engage with the program’s alumni. Roll Birds!”

2. McQueen’s Zach Petersen runner-up at state golf championship once more

For the second straight season, McQueen High’s Zach Petersen was runner-up on the large-class boys golf state championship. Petersen entered the second of two rounds tied for first after a 4-under 68 first spherical. He shot a 3-over 75 within the ultimate spherical and was 1 below for the match, edged for the title by Bishop Gorman’s Colby Hutton, who completed 3 below. Bishop Manogue’s Luke Swanson, a three-time regional champion, tied for seventh at 2 over whereas Reno’s Augy Dutra completed within the prime 10 at 4 over. As a staff, Bishop Manogue completed fourth, Reno fifth and Reed sixth within the six-team area. Bishop Gorman received state by one stroke over Coronado. Here are the full results. In the 3A, Elko won the team title with Jack Marma, additionally from Elko, tying for first at 5-over par. Incline won the 2A with Lucas MacDonald, from Incline, successful the person title at 18-over par.

3. Reno to host Boston-qualifying marathon Sunday

The inaugural REVEL Reno Tahoe Marathon will probably be run Sunday and convey almost 1,500 runners to the area for the scenic downhill race from Mt. Rose to Reno. The Boston-qualifying course will characteristic sweeping Sierra Nevada views earlier than ending on the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Adjusted site visitors patterns and particular site visitors management will probably be featured alongside a lot of Mt. Rose Highway in addition to Joy Lake Road, Callahan Road, Thomas Creek Road, South Virginia and different surrounding neighborhood streets. The race begins at 6 a.m. on the Mt. Rose Highway Summit. A half marathon and 10K race additionally will probably be included.

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