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Sidney Girls Run Away with B-6 District Title
Sidney Girls Run Away with B-6 District Title

The Sidney Red Raider Girls Track team ran away with the B-6 District Track and Field Meet on Tuesday at Ogallala High School. Sidney won the gold medal in eight of the 17 events.

Hastings College student-athletes, teams recognized at BESPY Awards

Hastings College student-athletes, teams recognized at BESPY Awards

Dozens of Bronco athletes and teams are receiving recognition for their excellence in sports during the 2023-24 schoolyear. 

Norfolk’s Ochoa wins 1600M run at district meet, qualifies for state in three events

Norfolk’s Ochoa wins 1600M run at district meet, qualifies for state in three events

An accomplished Norfolk distance runner is preparing for his final state track and field meet.

Cougar notes: WNCC’s Donaldson signs with University of Maine

Cougar notes: WNCC’s Donaldson signs with University of Maine

Amiyah Donaldson spent just one season at Western Nebraska Community College and in that one year she accomplished plenty.

Kearney boys dominate, claim district track and field championship

Kearney boys dominate, claim district track and field championship

The Kearney boys track and field team will be bringing some hardware when they head to the state meet next week.

Former Cougar Balza named WNCC interim volleyball coach

Former Cougar Balza named WNCC interim volleyball coach

Western Nebraska Community College has hired a familiar face to serve as interim head volleyball coach as Fatima Balza returns to WNCC to guide the volleyball team.

WNCC women’s soccer players Razo, Vasquez sign to continue playing

WNCC women’s soccer players Razo, Vasquez sign to continue playing

WNCC women’s soccer players are taking their talents to the next level after Tania Razo and Lesley Vasquez signed to continue playing at four-year schools.

Bobcats' Baseball Season Comes to a Close Against MNU

Bobcats' Baseball Season Comes to a Close Against MNU

OZARK, MO - The Peru State baseball team took on the William Penn Statesman on Thursday, May 2, in the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament.

WNCC tops NJC, sweeps series

WNCC tops NJC, sweeps series

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team received excellent pitching and defense in taking an Empire Conference contest from Northeastern Junior College Saturday evening in Sterling, Colorado.

Pitching, defense propel WNCC to two wins over NJC

Pitching, defense propel WNCC to two wins over NJC

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team got strong pitching from Rocco Harmon and Zane Hendrickx and the Cougars wrapped up the home portion of their schedule with a sweep over Northeastern Junior College at Cleveland Field.

Scottsbluff Wins Gering/Western Conf. Golf

Scottsbluff Wins Gering/Western Conf. Golf

The Western Conference and Gering Invitational Boys Golf Tournament was played at Monument Shadows Golf Couse on Wednesday. Scottsbluff’s 307 team score edged Cheyenne East by four shots to win the Gering Invitational team title.

'Tough up front' leaves Benning optimistic

'Tough up front' leaves Benning optimistic

Benning introduces son Caleb to Big Red Buzz

Peterson leads WNCC to win over NJC

Peterson leads WNCC to win over NJC

Bryce Peterson had a career day with three doubles and six RBIs to help the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team earn a 6-3 11-inning Empire Conference win over Northeastern Junior College Monday in Sterling

Henchenski named Gold Glover, Zimmerman named Second Team

Henchenski named Gold Glover, Zimmerman named Second Team

Jessie Henchenski was named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Softball Gold Glove Team and Lauren Zimmerman was named Second Team All-Conference for the second consecutive season, the league office announced on Wednesday.

WNCC’s Joseph headed to Division I New Orleans

WNCC’s Joseph headed to Division I New Orleans

Mackenzie Joseph’s dream was to play Division I basketball.

Sterling to Big Ten Softball: Macy Richardson making waves for Gophers

Sterling to Big Ten Softball: Macy Richardson making waves for Gophers

Tecumseh native Macy Richardson is making waves in the Big Ten as a pitcher for Minnesota.

Beutler signs to play for North Platte

Beutler signs to play for North Platte

Leyton High School senior Trinity Beutler today signed to played volleyball at North Platte Community College. She plans to study special education.