Defending Champions Spanish Springs Oust Top-Seeded McQueen in 5A Playoffs Opener
In a 5A Playoffs first-round football game held in Reno, the Spanish Springs Cougars, who are the defending 5A State Champions, defeated the top-seeded McQueen team with a score of 26-23. Spanish Springs will advance to the 5A Regional Final.

Reno, NV, November 7, 2026 — In a significant upset during the opening round of the 5A Playoffs, the Spanish Springs Cougars have advanced to the 5A Regional Final after defeating the top-seeded McQueen team. The crucial first-round football game took place in Reno.
The Spanish Springs Cougars, who hold the title of defending 5A State Champions, secured a narrow victory over their opponents, McQueen. The final score of the contest was 26-23, indicating a closely fought match between the two teams.
With this win, Spanish Springs has punched its ticket to the next stage of the postseason, the 5A Regional Final. The team will continue its quest to defend its state championship title.
The details regarding the specific date of the game, the location within Reno beyond the city name, or any further context about the teams’ season records were not provided in the summary.
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