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Jae Gooder Hits Two Home Runs as Chadron Rolls North Platte
The Chadron softball team was off to North Platte Thursday as they took on the Bulldogs. The Cardinals continued their fast starts and held on to roll to a 13-5 win on the heels of a two home run effort by Jae Gooder. The Cardinals started quick with 10 runs...
North Platte Bulletin
Cross country: Wallace boys win Chase County Invitational
With all four runners finishing the top 30, the Wallace boys’ cross country team won the Chase County Invitational on Thursday. The Wildcats beat second place Axtell by four points to win the meet, defeating 13 other schools. Wallace was led by Max Hanson, who finished in seventh place...
North Platte Post
Sutherland Rodeo Earns 2026 NSRA Large Purse Rodeo of the Year
SUTHERLAND, Neb. — The Sutherland Rodeo has earned one of the Nebraska State Rodeo Association's top honors, being named the 2026 Large Purse Rodeo of the Year. The award recognizes Sutherland among the NSRA's year-end rodeo honors. The NSRA also named Elwood the 2026 Small Purse Rodeo of the Year.
KSNB Local4
Vikings, Stars, Fillies pick up volleyball wins, plus more area scores
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Northwest improved to 10-1 on the season with a sweep of Class A’s North Platte on Thursday, one of several volleyball matches played across the area. Northwest sweeps North Platte. North Platte’s Allie Thramer served an ace to give the Bulldogs an early 3-0 lead...
gothenburgleader.com
Strong Defense Leads to Second Swede Victory
After beginning their 2026 campaign at home in a memorable game disrupted by storm sirens, the Gothenburg football team had their first road game last Friday night when they traveled to Hershey to take on the Panthers. The Swedes improved their record to 2-0 in a low-scoring game that ended 16-6.
gothenburgleader.com
Sics Betters Score to Lead Swedes’ Golf Team
The Gothenburg girls’ golf team had their third outing of the 2026 season on Thursday, Sept. 3, when they traveled to Grand Island to compete in the Grand Island Central Catholic tournament. Played at the familiar Indianhead Golf Course, Lily Sics led the Swedes, shooting a 120, four strokes...
stockcarreport.com
Kelby Watt To Appeal World Of Outlaws Suspension And Fine After Failed Tire Test at I-55
Kelby Watt announced he will appeal his suspension and fine that he received from the World of Outlaws after he failed a tire test at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park. On Wednesday, September 9th, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series announced that Watt was suspended for four races and fined a total of $7,200, which includes a $2,000 fine, the loss of his $5,000 purse money, and a $200 tire analysis fee. Additionally, he was disqualified from the Night Before the Ironman race at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, where he originally finished third and was docked 500 owner and driver points.
North Platte Bulletin
Volleyball: Lady Dawgs fall in four to undefeated Gering
Gering was too much to handle for the North Platte Lady Bulldogs as they lost in four sets on Tuesday at the Dawg House. The scores of the sets were 25-19, 15-25, 25-23, 25-16. Early in the fourth set, a call that would have given NPHS (3-3) a 4-2 lead...
knopnews2.com
Nebraska volleyball coaching legend John Cook keynotes regional ESU 16 teacher training
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - More than 300 regional educators gathered at Hershey Public Schools on Tuesday to collaborate and hear from legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook, kickstarting a collaborative push for classroom success as the new school year begins. The regional professional learning network event, dubbed “The Big...
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KNOP Athlete of the Week: Tiffany Townsend (North Platte)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte High School senior Tiffany Townsend represented the area over the summer as a member of several national touring softball teams. Townsend is now applying what she learned in those tournaments to help the Bulldogs compete in Class B this season. Townsend has put...
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Local High School Football Scores/Highlights (September 4th)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Showstopper Game of the Week: Gothenburg 16 Hershey 6. The Gothenburg football team used timely offense and strong defense to hold off a talented Hershey team 16-6. Hershey led most of the way until the 4th quarter. Gothenburg scoring twice in the final quarter to take the lead and pick up the win. Swedes improve to 2-0 on the season and will host Mitchell September 11. Hershey falls to 0-2 and will look to rebound against H and H next Friday night.
centralnebraskatoday.com
Gallery: Cozad Haymakers defeat Kearney Catholic, 45-7
COZAD — The Cozad Haymakers defeated the Kearney Catholic Stars, 45-7, on Friday, Sept. 4. Cozad used a strong ground game and explosive offense in the first half to pull away from the Stars. The Haymakers scored a touchdown on four of their first five drives, while Kearney Catholic struggled to contain Cozad’s rushing attack and keep pace offensively.
North Platte Post
Area NSAA Sports scores from 9-3
Arapahoe 2, Hitchcock County 0 (25-16, 25-21) Atwood - Rawlins County, KS 2, Maywood-Hayes Center 0 (25-20, 26-24) Broken Bow 3, Gothenburg 1 (25-22, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23) Cozad 3, Southern Valley 0 (25-18, 25-10, 25-21) Dundy County Stratton 2, Hitchcock County 0 (25-18, 25-14) Dundy County Stratton 2, Arapahoe 0...
Sand Hills Express
Local Sports Calendar 9/4 – Broken Bow at Ogallala Football on KCNI
Broken Bow will travel to Ogallala tonight for a battle of the Indians. Each team will be looking for their first win of the season. Broken Bow fell in their season opener to Sidney 29-6 and Ogallala fell to Adams Central last week 10-0. Tonight’s game will be broadcast on KCNI 96.3 FM and kcni1280.com. Coverage begins with the Custer Electric and Irrigation pregame show at 6 p.m. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. central time. Earlier this week, KCNI/KBBN sports director Brent Apperson visited with Broken Bow head coach Carlie Wells about tonight’s matchup.
North Platte Bulletin
Football: Gothenburg overtakes Hershey for late victory
For three quarters, the Hershey defense stood strong and kept Gothenburg out of the end zone. But in the fourth quarter, the Swedes broke through and scored two touchdowns as they defeated the Panthers 16-6 at Summers Field. Hershey (0-2) got the opening kickoff but went absolutely nowhere in their...
KNOP
North Platte vs Grand Island Football Highlights
North Platte Post
MPCC Stampede moves to Sutherland Rodeo Arena, Sept. 17–19
The Mid-Plains Community College Stampede will thunder into the Sutherland Rodeo Arena Sept. 17-19. Contestants will vie for championship buckles in saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, team roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, goat tying and barrel racing. Sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the Stampede...
North Platte Bulletin
Cross country: Brady’s Johnson wins Cozad Invitational
Zoe Johnson of Brady won the Cozad Invitational on Thursday. Johnson completed the course in 20 minutes and 56 seconds. She defeated runner-up Molly McQuistan of Holdrege by a minute and a half. Johnson’s teammate, Violet Gentry, finished fifth at 23:09. Brady only had one other runner and they did...
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Gallery: KCHS softball shuts out Lexington, 11-0
KEARNEY — The Kearney Catholic softball team continued its strong start to the season Tuesday, shutting out Lexington 11-0. The Stars struck first with two runs in the opening inning, taking advantage of early walks. Kearney Catholic then broke the game open in the second, scoring seven runs with two outs behind a combination of patient at-bats and timely hitting.