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WNCC softball picks up two wins against Lamar on Tuesday
WNCC softball picks up two wins against Lamar on Tuesday

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team captured their fifth-straight win as the Cougars topped Lamar Community College in a pair of conference games Tuesday at Volunteer Field.

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins 19 events at Scott Walkinshaw meet

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins 19 events at Scott Walkinshaw meet

Chadron State won 19 events, including 13 wins by the men, as the Eagles largely dominated their two regional RMAC rivals at the Scott Walkinshaw Open and Multi, hosted by Black Hills State University in Spearfish on Saturday and Sunday. 

Sidney competes at Ed Moore Invite in Ogallala Monday

Sidney competes at Ed Moore Invite in Ogallala Monday

The Sidney High School boys placed third with 100.5 points and the girls earned fourth with 70 points at the Ed Moore Track and Field Invite in Ogallala on Monday.

Brandon nearly perfect in game one as Cougars sweep Lamar Sunday

Brandon nearly perfect in game one as Cougars sweep Lamar Sunday

Clayden Brandon tossed a 1-hitter and faced just 21 batters as the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team opened the 4-game Empire Conference series with an 1-0 win over Lamar Community College Sunday afternoon at Cleveland Field.

Mines uses big innings to defeat Chadron State

Mines uses big innings to defeat Chadron State

Chadron State softball fell victim to the big inning over the first two games of a four-game series, falling 9-5 and 7-5 to Colorado School of Mines on Sunday in Golden. 

Chase Dollander wins his major league debut as Rockies top Athletics 12-5

Chase Dollander wins his major league debut as Rockies top Athletics 12-5

Chase Dollander won his major league debut with five solid innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Athletics 12-5 on Sunday, snapping a six-game skid.

Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4

Wilson atones for hitting into triple play with 2-run double as Athletics beat reeling Rockies 7-4

Jacob Wilson atoned for hitting into a triple play with a two-run double that sent the Athletics on their way to a 7-4 win over the reeling Colorado Rockies.

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show for all 32 NFL teams at Colorado's pro day

Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders put on a show for all 32 NFL teams at Colorado's pro day

Travis Hunter flashed his talent while running routes and catching passes from quarterback Sheduer Sanders at Colorado's pro day.

Jacob Wilson's 11th-inning single leads A's to 6-3 win over Rockies in snowy Coors Field opener

Jacob Wilson's 11th-inning single leads A's to 6-3 win over Rockies in snowy Coors Field opener

Jacob Wilson hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the 11th inning for his third RBI, and the Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in a snowy home opener at Coors Field.

Creighton scores in portal with ex-Big Ten freshman of year Freeman and high-scoring Graves

Creighton scores in portal with ex-Big Ten freshman of year Freeman and high-scoring Graves

Former Iowa forward Owen Freeman, the 2023-24 Big Ten freshman of the year, has signed with Creighton.

Several area athletes named to 2025 NCA Basketball All-Star Games

Several area athletes named to 2025 NCA Basketball All-Star Games

Several area athletes have been named to the 2025 Nebraska Coaches Association High School Basketball All-Star Games. 

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

Norfolk stuns Lincoln Southwest in penalty kicks

For the first time in 19 years, the Norfolk Panthers have beaten the Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks on the soccer pitch.

Taijuan Walker's 6 scoreless innings lead Phillies to 3-1 win, sweep of Rockies

Taijuan Walker's 6 scoreless innings lead Phillies to 3-1 win, sweep of Rockies

Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings, Kyle Schwarber homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1.

WNCC’s Schul, Zwart headed to CSU-Pueblo

WNCC’s Schul, Zwart headed to CSU-Pueblo

Finja Schul and Lilly Zwart traveled across the two different oceans to play at Western Nebraska Community College.

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

Nebraska Red Dawgs headed to Junior Wheelchair Basketball Nationals

12 junior athletes are representing Nebraska in the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships this weekend with a chance to bring home a tournament title. 

Wheeler whiffs 10 and Turner returns to lineup with 3 hits as Phillies top Rockies 5-1

Wheeler whiffs 10 and Turner returns to lineup with 3 hits as Phillies top Rockies 5-1

Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1.

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton

Nik Graves will transfer to Creighton after leading Charlotte in scoring this season, and Mountain West freshman and defensive player of the year Magoon Gwath of San Diego State announced he would remove his name from the transfer portal.

Scottsbluff Public Schools pulls April Fools' prank with mascot switch to ‘Squirrels’

Scottsbluff Public Schools pulls April Fools' prank with mascot switch to ‘Squirrels’

Scottsbluff Public Schools sent shockwaves — and laughs — across the district Tuesday announcing they were ditching their beloved Bearcat mascot in favor of a more local alternative: the Squirrel.

Bynes Wins Field AOTY, Four Earn All-RMAC

Bynes Wins Field AOTY, Four Earn All-RMAC

Chayton Bynes added another honor to his trophy case when the sophomore was named the RMAC Men's Indoor Co-Field Athlete of the Year by the league office on Tuesday.

Long-time assistant named Columbus girls coach

Long-time assistant named Columbus girls coach

A Class A school is staying in house for its next girls basketball coach. 

Sandy Creek basketball head coach stepping down, replacement announced

Sandy Creek basketball head coach stepping down, replacement announced

Cole Wiseman is stepping down after four years at the helm of the Cougar boys and seven years with the school.

Landon Ferguson Tosses One-Hitter in Nebraska City Win Over Auburn

Landon Ferguson Tosses One-Hitter in Nebraska City Win Over Auburn

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - In a battle between the Auburn Bulldogs and Nebraska City Pioneers, it was all Nebraska City as they improved to 3-3 with a 10-0 run-rule win on Monday.

Eagles notes: Chadron State announces 2025 football schedule

Eagles notes: Chadron State announces 2025 football schedule

Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

Schwarber homers, Kepler and Castellanos go back to back to lead Phillies past Rockies 6-1

Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Cozad tabs former Husker great, NFL player as head football coach

Cozad tabs former Husker great, NFL player as head football coach

A former Husker great and NFL player is now set to lead his high school alma mater as head football coach.

'This program is the reason I wanted to coach': Jackson Weeks reflects on new role

'This program is the reason I wanted to coach': Jackson Weeks reflects on new role

A Beatrice alum of the Class of 2012, Weeks says the program has played a major role in his life.

Area athletes named to All-Western Conference hoops teams

Area athletes named to All-Western Conference hoops teams

Dozens of area basketball standouts — including several Raiders — were honored for their play this winter.

BREAKING: Jackson Weeks named head boys basketball coach at Beatrice

BREAKING: Jackson Weeks named head boys basketball coach at Beatrice

Orangemen Basketball has their new head coach.

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4

Brandon Lowe hits 2-run homer as Rays beat Rockies 6-4

Brandon Lowe hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first and the Tampa Bay Rays never trailed Sunday in their 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Conner Halverson returns to home state with strong showing at PBR Lincoln

Conner Halverson returns to home state with strong showing at PBR Lincoln

Conner Halverson, a native of Gordon, returned to his home state for the second time in his career

Sidney’s Keian Kaiser commits to Iowa State football

Sidney’s Keian Kaiser commits to Iowa State football

One of Nebraska’s top high school football prospects is heading to the Big 12.

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits with McCook on Friday

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits with McCook on Friday

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team earned a split with McCook Community College on Friday in a Empire Conference doubleheader at Cleveland Field.

Bynes sets Chadron State College outdoor triple jump record

Bynes sets Chadron State College outdoor triple jump record

Chayton Bynes won two events and set a Chadron State outdoor program record at the Jack Christiansen Invitational Meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins on Friday and Saturday.

Colorado sports notes: Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Colorado sports notes: Doyle and Farmer help the Rockies beat the Rays 2-1

Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer each hit an RBI single to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

Wacky finish helps Beatrice pull off 4-3 win over Hastings in nine innings

A strange finish to the game including two controversial missed tags at third base helped Beatrice pull off a wacky 4-3 win over Hastings in the bottom of the ninth.

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls win John Ganser Invite Friday

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls win John Ganser Invite Friday

The 2025 Nebraska High School Track and Field season fired off the line Friday at the annual John Ganser Invite at Weymouth Field in Sidney, Neb.

Key long balls lead Chadron State to doubleheader sweep

Key long balls lead Chadron State to doubleheader sweep

Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. 

Colorado sports notes: Kameron Misner's 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Colorado sports notes: Kameron Misner's 9th-inning homer lifts Rays over Rockies 3-2 in Steinbrenner Field opener

Rookie Kameron Misner led off the ninth inning with his first major league home run, giving Tampa Bay a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies as the Rays began their season of home games at Steinbrenner Field.

Chris Crutchfield receives 3-year extension after leading Omaha to Summit titles and 1st NCAA bid

Chris Crutchfield receives 3-year extension after leading Omaha to Summit titles and 1st NCAA bid

Omaha coach Chris Crutchfield has received a three-year contract extension through the 2029-30 season after he led the Mavericks to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

Grand Island Baseball mounts improbable late inning comeback to stun Omaha Central

Grand Island Baseball mounts improbable late inning comeback to stun Omaha Central

The Grand Island Islanders trailed by eight runs heading into the final inning, but tagged Omaha Central for 10 runs in the final two innings to steal a win in their home opener. 

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

A pioneering baseball league in Nebraska launched dozens of MLB careers. Then it collapsed.

Seventy years ago, Nebraska was the location of a pioneering minor league baseball league. Eight MLB clubs had teams, all in central and western Nebraska.

Cougar notes: WNCC softball team drops two conference games to Otero

Cougar notes: WNCC softball team drops two conference games to Otero

The Western Nebraska Community College and Otero College softball teams soaked up the warm weather Thursday at Volunteer Field and it was the Otero bats that were hot as the Rattlers claimed the conference doubleheader.

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

The Norfolk Panthers earn their fourth straight win after a late goal put them ahead of the Lincoln North Star Navigators for the 2-1 victory.

Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

The Colorado Rockies have added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak.

Late game trouble dooms Beatrice, Orangemen fall to Ralston 14-12

Late game trouble dooms Beatrice, Orangemen fall to Ralston 14-12

Orangemen baseball found themselves on the wrong end of a roller coaster contest for the second straight night. 

BPS names Ava Lovitt Head Volleyball Coach

BPS names Ava Lovitt Head Volleyball Coach

Beatrice has found the new leader of their volleyball program. 

Huskers host 2025 Pro Day

Huskers host 2025 Pro Day

A number of Huskers, and small college football players, showed off their talents at Nebraska's 2025 Pro Day. 

Sidney’s Ashlynn Weinbender signs to rodeo at Eastern Wyoming College

Sidney’s Ashlynn Weinbender signs to rodeo at Eastern Wyoming College

Sidney High School senior Ashlynn Weinbender is taking her rodeo talents to the college level.

Niko Medved leaves Colorado State for his native Minnesota after an NCAA tournament run by the Rams

Niko Medved leaves Colorado State for his native Minnesota after an NCAA tournament run by the Rams

Minnesota has hired Colorado State’s Niko Medved as its next coach.

WNCC softball goes 1-3 against Trinidad over the weekend

WNCC softball goes 1-3 against Trinidad over the weekend

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team opened conference play at Trinidad State College over the weekend and played some competitive games, including two extra-inning contests.

Colorado sports notes: Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway gives Maryland a 72-71 March Madness win over Colorado State

Colorado sports notes: Derik Queen's buzzer-beating fadeaway gives Maryland a 72-71 March Madness win over Colorado State

Derik Queen banked in a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer, and Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 in a thriller, beating Colorado State 72-71 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

WNCC falls twice in offensive showcases

WNCC falls twice in offensive showcases

With winds gusting to around 40 mph on Saturday, the Western Nebraska Community College and Southeast Community College had an offensive show in an Empire Conference showdown.

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Wraps Up Series Against CCU

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Wraps Up Series Against CCU

Chadron State hung right with RMAC power Colorado Christian during the first two games between the two programs, but didn't have the same fortune on Saturday as the Eagles fell by 9-1 and 13-0 margins to close out the series. 

Colorado sports notes: Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

Colorado sports notes: Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

The Colorado Rockies have traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman.

Jays notes: Top overall seed Auburn reaches first Sweet 16 since 2019, turning away Creighton 82-70

Jays notes: Top overall seed Auburn reaches first Sweet 16 since 2019, turning away Creighton 82-70

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said a trip to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament was no sure thing.

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0.

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team dropped a pair of Empire Conference contests to Southeast Community College on Friday at Cleveland Field.

Eagles Fall In Pitcher's Duels With CCU

Eagles Fall In Pitcher's Duels With CCU

Chadron State's pitching went toe-to-toe with Colorado Christian's elite staff during the first two games of an RMAC doubleheader on Friday, but the offense couldn't break through as CSC suffered 5-1 and 1-0 losses to the Cougars. 

Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by Kumar Rocker pitch and will miss 4 to 8 weeks

Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by Kumar Rocker pitch and will miss 4 to 8 weeks

Colorado’s Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas’ Kumar Rocker and will be out four to eight weeks, according to manager Bud Black.

Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis 78-70 in March Madness

Kyan Evans made a career-high six 3-pointers and scored 23 points to lead No. 12 seed Colorado State past fifth-seeded Memphis 78-70 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Auburn's Johni Broome, Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner centers of attention in March Madness matchup

Auburn's Johni Broome, Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner centers of attention in March Madness matchup

Johni Broome and Ryan Kalkbrenner are big men with big-time experience on the March Madness stage.

Ogallala Boys Basketball Coach Andy Gillen steps down, son Carter Brown named successor

Ogallala Boys Basketball Coach Andy Gillen steps down, son Carter Brown named successor

Ogallala Public Schools announced a coaching change this week as longtime boys basketball head coach Andy Gillen steps down after seven seasons.

No. 9 Creighton tops No. 8 Louisville 89-75 for 5th straight March Madness-opening win

No. 9 Creighton tops No. 8 Louisville 89-75 for 5th straight March Madness-opening win

Jamiya Neal scored a career-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, Steven Ashworth connected from well beyond the arc on the way to 22 points, and ninth-seeded Creighton beat No. 8 seed Louisville 89-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Kimball’s Rachel Berger signs with University of Sioux Falls for wrestling, choir

Kimball’s Rachel Berger signs with University of Sioux Falls for wrestling, choir

Kimball High School senior Rachel Berger is set to continue both her academic and athletic career at the University of Sioux Falls, signing her letter of intent to join the USF women’s wrestling team while also participating in the university’s choir.

Gering’s Herbel joining WNCC women’s soccer next fall

Gering’s Herbel joining WNCC women’s soccer next fall

Gering’s Allison Herbel has been playing soccer since she was five-years-old will her soccer playing at the collegiate level after inking with Western Nebraska Community College on Wednesday afternoon at Gering High School.

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WNCC softball picks up two wins against Lamar on Tuesday

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