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North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite
SIDNEY -- Hillside Golf Course is used to hosting major athletic events, but had to switch things up a bit on Wednesday afternoon. The Sidney Invite for cross country was hosted on the course, combining great views and soft grass with fast running. And no school handled the conditions better than North Platte.
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Simmons Shines As Northwest Downs North Platte In Opening Post-Season Game
(Grand Island, NE) - Graclyn Simmons drove in five runs on three hits to lead Northwest past North Platte 9-0 on Thursday at Veteran's Field Softball Complex in the B-3 District Tournament. Simmons doubled in the third, scoring two, singled in the fourth, scoring two, and singled in the sixth, scoring one.
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Homecoming Victory Results in Two New School Records
It was a blowout win and a record-breaking night for the Swedes on Friday, Oct. 2, as they hosted the Chase County Longhorns from Imperial on the gridiron for Homecoming. The stage was set early, with the Longhorns receiving the opening kickoff and the Swede defense holding them to threeand- out. Then, on their very first play from scrimmage of the night, junior quarterback Dillon Floyd connected with senior wide receiver Axtyn Jesseph on a long pass for 6. By the end of the night, the duo would be new Gothenburg High School record holders.
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Sidney shuts out Ogallala, improves to 6-0
SIDNEY — The Sidney Red Raiders scored on their first three possessions and the defense turned away several Ogallala scoring threats as Sidney posted a 24-0 win over the Indians Friday night at Weymouth Field. Sidney, ranked No. 2 in the News Channel Nebraska Class C-1 rankings, improved to...
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Carly Purdy helps lead UNK volleyball to historic start
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The UNK volleyball team set a program record Friday night against Northeastern State, winning its 49th consecutive set. The set one win broke the previous program record of 48 consecutive sets, set in 2004. UNK went on to sweep the match, extending the active streak to 51 consecutive sets won.
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Athlete of the Week: Scout Bell (Gothenburg High School)
GOTHENBURG, Neb. (KNOP) - The Gothenburg cross country team is fielding talented athletes on both the boys and girls sides this fall. Both teams are having stellar seasons and could find themselves in the mix for state titles in a couple weeks. Junior Scout Bell is leading the pace for...
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Swedes Suffer First Loss in Overtime Heartbreaker
Coaches, players, and fans of both teams anticipated a close game last Friday night as the undefeated Gothenburg Swedes hit the road to meet the also unbeaten Ord Chanticleers. While the intensity of the game certainly did not disappoint, for Swedes fans, the final outcome, did. It was a battle...
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Allie Jones Named The Post's North Platte High School Athlete of the Week
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte High School golfer Allie Jones is being recognized as the latest North Platte High School Athlete of the Week after a season highlighted by hard work, consistency and a new personal best. Jones recently shot a 75 at the Ogallala Girls Golf Invite,...
North Platte Bulletin
Football: Last minute touchdown gives Bulldogs win at Norfolk
Carter Still’s touchdown with 25 seconds gave North Platte High a 22-19 win at Norfolk on Friday. Both teams traded touchdowns throughout the game. But Norfolk (1-5) was at a disadvantage the whole game as they missed the PAT after their first touchdown to take a 6-0 lead. Later...
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High School Football Week 6 Local Recap/Highlights (October 2)
BRADY, Neb. (KNOP) - Show-Stopper Game of The Week: Brady 70 Maxwell 28. In the battle of Lincoln County squads it was Brady picking up a 70-28 win over Maxwell on Friday night. The Eagles improve to 6-0 on the season and will look to remain perfect when they take on Sandhills/Thedford next Friday night. Maxwell falls to 2-4 and will look to get back on the winning track when they host Mullen next Friday.
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North Platte’s Vince Genatone makes most of opportunity in Huskers’ win over Spartans
LINCOLN, Neb — Vincent (Vince) Genatone had waited years for a moment like the one he received Saturday at Michigan State. The North Platte native entered Nebraska’s Big Ten opener without a career reception or touchdown. By halftime, he had his first of both, hauling in a 13-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea with two seconds remaining. In the fourth quarter, the fifth-year running back added a one-yard touchdown run to help seal Nebraska’s 31-13 win.
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Brady’s Hot Start Continues With Fifth Straight Win
The Brady football team continued its undefeated start Thursday, Sept. 24, earning a 54-30 road victory over Mullen. The win moved the Eagles to 5-0 on the season. Brady has now scored at least 46 points in each of its first five games. Senior Payton Miller turned in a big...
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Harms and Lien claim average championship at Sutherland
SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture rodeo athletes Garrett Harms of Brule and Jace Lien of Chadron came home as the overall team roping average champions following a strong weekend of competition in Sutherland. Harms and Lien opened the weekend with an 8.5-second run in the first...
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Hershey cruises to victory at Bridgeport Golf Invitational
BRIDGEPORT -- The Bridgeport High School Golf Invitational had a lot of drama. Just not when it came to determining the winner. Hershey won with a final score of 439, nearly 40 strokes ahead of the next closest team. Bridgeport finished in second with a score of 475, eking out a one-stroke advantage over third-place Kimball. Mitchell, Bayard, Garden County and Perkins County also participated, but didn't bring enough players to tally a team score.
North Platte Bulletin
Genatone scores pair of touchdowns in Husker win
North Platte’s own Vince Genatone scored two touchdowns Saturday as Nebraska defeated Michigan State, 31-13, in a rousing Big Ten win. With time running out in the first half and Nebraska ahead, 17-10, Genatone carried the ball and converted on third down and short to the Michigan State 13. The Huskers went no-huddle on the next play, keeping Genatone in the game.
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Cross Country Takes Part in Ogallala Invite
The Chadron High cross country team was off to Ogallala Thursday for the Ogallala Invite. The Cardinals had a solid day with three girls finishing in the top 40 and three boys in the top 50. The girls race saw Gracie Calkins finish in ninth, Brynn Buskirk in 26th, Meri...
North Platte Post
After Opening Season Loss, UNK Has Won 14 in a Row
Kearney, Neb. – The seventh-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team hit .411 and served up five aces to overwhelm 17th-ranked Emporia State (-18, -14, -17) Friday night at the Health & Sports Center. The Lopers (14-1, 3-0) avenged two losses to the Hornets (13-2, 1-1) last year and have now...
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Football: Bulldogs falter in second half against Millard West
NPHS (2-3) got the ball to start the game and they pushed the ball downfield with Owen Shea running the ball up the middle, mixed with outside runs by Conner Stiffler and Brecken Korkow. Eight minutes into the game, the Bulldogs took the lead when Shea ran it in from three yards out.