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Chadron State travels to New Mexico this weekend
Chadron State travels to New Mexico this weekend

After handing Colorado Mesa their first conference series loss since 2015, the Chadron State College softball team hopes to continue their momentum this weekend in Las Vegas, New Mexico, against New Mexico Highlands.

Shut down pitching, big third inning leads Beatrice past Fairbury

Shut down pitching, big third inning leads Beatrice past Fairbury

Beatrice bounced back from Tuesday's 11-3 loss to Seward with a 7-0 win over Fairbury on Tuesday afternoon. 

Peru State breaks ground at dome location

Peru State breaks ground at dome location

Project Roar construction begins this spring

Wayne State sweeps Ottawa in first-ever home beach volleyball matches

Wayne State sweeps Ottawa in first-ever home beach volleyball matches

Wayne State recorded a 5-0 shutout win over Ottawa University of Kansas Tuesday afternoon at the WSC Outdoor Recreation Complex to complete the first-ever home beach volleyball match for the Wildcats.

Eagles entries ride high at Chadron State rodeo

Eagles entries ride high at Chadron State rodeo

Chadron State College's rodeo contestants had one of their best performances in several years last weekend at the Eastern Wyoming College rodeo in Torrington.

Nebraska City puts the chill on Auburn at Clemmy Holmes

Nebraska City puts the chill on Auburn at Clemmy Holmes

Nebraska City takes 9-0 lead

Thayer Central's Tietjen, Fairbury's Biehl highlight SNC All-Conference basketball teams

Thayer Central's Tietjen, Fairbury's Biehl highlight SNC All-Conference basketball teams

With the 2022-23 high school basketball season in the books, conference from around the state are compiling their all-conference lists for the players who stood out on the court.

WNCC’s Vazquez, Hernandez heading to Point Park for soccer

WNCC’s Vazquez, Hernandez heading to Point Park for soccer

Vanessa Vazquez and Yoseline Hernandez were rivals in high school and after two years at Western Nebraska Community College, the two will be taking their soccer talents to the same four-year university after they signed with Point Park University.

Eagles have good showing at first outdoors meet

Eagles have good showing at first outdoors meet

The Chadron State College track and field team opened its outdoor season by placing in several events against stiff competition that included five NCAA Division I teams at the Spank Blasing Invitational Meet on Friday and Saturday.

Sidney Girls, Gering Boys Win John Ganser Invitational

Sidney Girls, Gering Boys Win John Ganser Invitational

The Sidney Lady Raider Track team won gold in eight events Friday to capture the team title at the John Ganser Invitational at Weymouth Field in Sidney. Gering took the top spot in the boys division, edging defending state champion Sidney by 11 points.

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

San Diego State muscles past Creighton, makes 1st Final Four

Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final.

Eagles finish 3-1 against Mavericks

Eagles finish 3-1 against Mavericks

After ending a 22-game losing streak yesterday, the Chadron State College softball team split their doubleheader with Colorado Mesa on Friday, giving the Eagles a 3-1 series victory over the Mavericks.

Creighton, San Diego State each aim to reach 1st Final Four

Creighton, San Diego State each aim to reach 1st Final Four

Creighton and San Diego State have dreamed of being in this situation for years.

WNCC softball falls to Trinidad State

WNCC softball falls to Trinidad State

After dropping the first three games of a 5-game series with Trinidad State College on Thursday and Friday, the Western Nebraska Community College softball team battled hard in the doubleheader on Saturday before falling to the Trojans in both contests.

Clark's March Madness marches on, Iowa women beat Colorado

Clark's March Madness marches on, Iowa women beat Colorado

Caitlin Clark scored 31 points and No. 2 seed Iowa shook disappointments the past two seasons and reached the Elite Eight of the women’s NCAA Tournament with an 87-77 win over Colorado in the Seattle 4 Regional semifinals.

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton ends Princeton’s March Madness run with 86-75 win

Creighton coach Greg McDermott understood what his team needed to do if it wanted to make school history.

WNCC baseball wins extra-inning thriller over Trinidad

WNCC baseball wins extra-inning thriller over Trinidad

Bryce Peterson’s single to score Shintaro Inoue in the ninth inning was the game winner for the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team as they topped Trinidad State College 6-5 in extra innings at Cleveland Field in an Empire Conference contest.

Fairbury's Sipek signs with Peru State for softball

Fairbury's Sipek signs with Peru State for softball

FAIRBURY, NE — A Fairbury softball player is sticking in southeast Nebraska to continue her career into college.

Crawford signs to Doane, credits decision to 'family bond' among the team

Crawford signs to Doane, credits decision to 'family bond' among the team

 A Beatrice basketball sharp-shooter has signed to play college hoops.

Area High School All-Conference Selections Announced

Area High School All-Conference Selections Announced

The Minuteman Activities Conference, Western Trails Conference, and Western Conference all released their girls and boys All-Conference selections for the 2022-23 Winter Sports season.

Former Kimball High School all-state athlete to lead Central Missouri basketball program

Former Kimball High School all-state athlete to lead Central Missouri basketball program

Adam Bohac is originally from Kimball and was an All-State basketball and football player at Kimball High School. He graduated from Kimball in 2000.

Eagles end losing streak against Mavericks

Eagles end losing streak against Mavericks

The Chadron State College softball team swept Colorado Mesa Thursday, ending a 22-game losing streak against the Mavericks.

Creighton bucks March Madness trend in physical South Region

Creighton bucks March Madness trend in physical South Region

Sixth-seeded Creighton has a style that stands out among the four teams left in the NCAA Tournament's South Region.

Author, former Iowa volleyball coach Kathy Bresnahan visiting WNCC

Author, former Iowa volleyball coach Kathy Bresnahan visiting WNCC

“Live Like Line” has become a popular phrase for people in and around Iowa for the past 13 years and on Monday, April 3, Western Nebraska Community College will be bringing in Kathy Bresnahan.

NSAA announces Academic All-State for winter activities

NSAA announces Academic All-State for winter activities

The Nebraska School Activities Association announcing student recipients of the Winter NCPA Academic All State Awards.

UNK football moving fast in first spring practices under Ryan Held

UNK football moving fast in first spring practices under Ryan Held

One practice is complete and one thing is clear about the Lopers under the new administration: nobody is holding still during the Ryan Held era.

Beaumont tosses no-hitter Wednesday in first conference series for Northeast

Beaumont tosses no-hitter Wednesday in first conference series for Northeast

The Northeast Community College baseball team opened conference play Wednesday in a doubleheader with Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, Iowa.

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

March Madness: Athletes balance privacy, online profile

'I don’t want my page to turn into full of advertisements and me shoving things down people’s throats,' said Nebraska pole vaulter Jess Gardner.

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

Norfolk wrestler's success inspiring others within the community

Norfolk wrestler's success inspiring others within the community

When competing in Florida, Jaeden Thompson wants to show the country what Nebraska wrestling is all about.

Held era begins with first UNK football spring practice on Wednesday

Held era begins with first UNK football spring practice on Wednesday

The Nebraska Kearney football team begins workouts this Wednesday, March 22, with a spring game set for Saturday, April 22.

Peru State reflects on historic basketball season

Peru State reflects on historic basketball season

Bobcats set school records in wins, field goals made in a season and three pointers in a single game

WNCC’s Lu named to WBCA 30 Under 30 list

WNCC’s Lu named to WBCA 30 Under 30 list

Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball interim head coach Isaac Lu was given a special recognition by the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) that was released on Monday.

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

Transfer portal provided boost for most March Madness teams

The Bluejays have two transfers, two more than the Tigers. Baylor Scheierman starts and Francisco Farabello comes off the bench for Creighton.

Zach Decker picks up first win as head coach, Beatrice beats Ralston 9-3

Zach Decker picks up first win as head coach, Beatrice beats Ralston 9-3

In his first game at the helm, Zach Decker is a winner. 

High school track season opens with indoor meet in Chadron

High school track season opens with indoor meet in Chadron

With about 300 athletes participating, there was plenty of strong competition Saturday during the annual high school track and field meet sponsored by Chadron State College inside its Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Weather affecting start of spring sports schedule in Nebraska Panhandle

Weather affecting start of spring sports schedule in Nebraska Panhandle

The high school spring sports season is always challenging and unpredictable, and the start of the 2023 season is no different. With the first competitions scheduled for this week, the weather forecast is already dictating changes.

Papillion-La Vista's Eric Ingwerson commits to Pitt

Papillion-La Vista's Eric Ingwerson commits to Pitt

Papillion-La Vista standout Eric Ingwerson will be heading east to play his college football in the ACC.

Hatcliff earns NAIA All-American honors

Hatcliff earns NAIA All-American honors

CRETE, NE — A Beatrice alum continues to make waves at Doane.

WNCC baseball drop games against Luna on Monday

WNCC baseball drop games against Luna on Monday

The Westen Nebraska Community College baseball team battled but couldn’t come away with any victories on Monday against Luna Community College in Empire Conference action at Cleveland Field.

Colorado knocks off Duke in OT in March Madness thriller

Colorado knocks off Duke in OT in March Madness thriller

Quay Miller had 17 points and 14 rebounds, helping No. 6 seed Colorado beat third-seeded Duke 61-53 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

After injury, Creighton's Nembhard fueling March Madness run

After injury, Creighton's Nembhard fueling March Madness run

Ryan Nembhard was injured and watched from the bench during Creighton’s two-game stay in last year’s NCAA Tournament.

Hawks get blowout win, walk-off in doubleheader sweep

Hawks get blowout win, walk-off in doubleheader sweep

The Northeast Community College baseball team got two very different wins in a Monday doubleheader.

Eagles notes: Eagle softball shutout on day two

Eagles notes: Eagle softball shutout on day two

The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers softball team allowing only two total hits and defeated CSC 7-0 and 9-0 in a pair of games, Monday in Chadron.

WSC softball scores extra inning win to gain split at Northwest Missouri State

WSC softball scores extra inning win to gain split at Northwest Missouri State

Wayne State collected an 8-7 extra inning win over Northwest Missouri State in the second game to gain a split of a non-conference softball doubleheader Monday afternoon in Maryville, Missouri.

Hall of Fame Beatrice High School Coach passes away

Hall of Fame Beatrice High School Coach passes away

His Lady Orange golf teams racked up several state tournament appearances

Pioneer Conference teams

Pioneer Conference teams

Tri-County, Friend, Sacred Heart and Johnson-Brock, Sterling, Lewiston, Lourdes and Diller-Odell have first-team selections

Eagles notes: Chadron State splits with Colorado School of Mines

Eagles notes: Chadron State splits with Colorado School of Mines

 The Chadron State softball team split games one and two of their series with Colorado School of Mines, Sunday in Chadron.

Woodbury leads Utah Valley over Colorado 81-69 in NIT

Woodbury leads Utah Valley over Colorado 81-69 in NIT

Trey Woodbury scored 15 of his 25 points in the second half and Utah Valley defeated Colorado 81-69 in the second round of the NIT.

Cougar notes: WNCC softball sweeps Lamar in home opener on Sunday

Cougar notes: WNCC softball sweeps Lamar in home opener on Sunday

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team made their home opener a successful one with clutch hits in posting the doubleheader sweep over Lamar Community College in Region IX conference action Sunday at Volunteer Field.

Nembhard helps Creighton beat Baylor 85-76, on to Sweet 16

Nembhard helps Creighton beat Baylor 85-76, on to Sweet 16

Ryan Nembhard had a career-high 30 points and No. 6 seed Creighton found its shooting touch to beat third-seeded Baylor 85-76 and earn a spot in the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons.

Saturday's local scoreboard, March 18

Saturday's local scoreboard, March 18

The Gering boys and girls soccer teams continue their tough opening part of the 2023 schedule with a contest against Cheyenne Central on Saturday afternoon.

Transfers step up for Baylor, Creighton in March Madness

Transfers step up for Baylor, Creighton in March Madness

Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman shares the same first name of the school the Bluejays are about to play in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Kalkbrenner leads Creighton past NC State in March Madness

Kalkbrenner leads Creighton past NC State in March Madness

Ryan Kalkbrenner scored a career-high 31 points and sixth-seeded Creighton overcame a rough 3-point shooting day to fend off No. 11 seed North Carolina State 72-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mississippi State sends Creighton home from March Madness

Mississippi State sends Creighton home from March Madness

Jerkaila Jordan scored 20 and led No. 11 seed Mississippi State to an 81-66 win against No. 6 Creighton in the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Female Norfolk wrestler strives to make a name for herself

Female Norfolk wrestler strives to make a name for herself

Tiearra Thompson competes for Norfolk high school and currently is the only female to qualify for the Disney Duals in Orlando.

WNCC baseball falls to Mesa on a walk-off

WNCC baseball falls to Mesa on a walk-off

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team ended their Spring Break trip with a 7-6 walk-off loss to Mesa Community College Thursday afternoon on a back-and-forth battle.

CSC rodeo team to open spring schedule

CSC rodeo team to open spring schedule

The Chadron State College rodeo team joins the other teams in the Central Rocky Mountain Region while launching the spring schedule at Gillette College this weekend.  

NC State looks for another surprise, 40 years later

NC State looks for another surprise, 40 years later

The Wolfpack come into this year's tournament as 11 seeds. They open with a game against sixth-seeded Creighton.

Plorin hits grand slam, but WNCC falls to Trinity Valley, San Jac

Plorin hits grand slam, but WNCC falls to Trinity Valley, San Jac

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team wrapped up the Texas Spring Break trip with some competitive games on Wednesday.

Fairbury Jeffs take young team into 2023 baseball season

Fairbury Jeffs take young team into 2023 baseball season

FAIRBURY, NE — The Jeffs are back onto the baseball diamond. Head Coach Jesse Bauer leads Fairbury into a new season. They’re one of 23 teams who will compete in Class C, which was added to high school baseball by the NSAA beginning this seaso

Matt Kaminski steps down as North Platte boy basketball coach

Matt Kaminski steps down as North Platte boy basketball coach

On Monday Evening, Matt Kaminski announced on Twitter that he would be stepping down as the Head Coach of the North Platte Boy’s Basketball Team.

Softball home series moved to Sunday, Monday

Softball home series moved to Sunday, Monday

Chadron State College's softball series this weekend against Colorado School of Mines has been moved to Sunday and Monday.

Orangemen, Lady O basketball receives postseason conference honors

Orangemen, Lady O basketball receives postseason conference honors

Several Beatrice basketball players received postseason recognition from the Trailblazer Conference.

First MUDECAS All-Star Game to honor dominant season for southeast Nebraska, raise money for foundation

First MUDECAS All-Star Game to honor dominant season for southeast Nebraska, raise money for foundation

For the first time ever, one of Nebraska’s oldest high school tournaments will hold an all-star game.