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Bobcats Compete at Wildcats' Cross Country Event
Bobcats Compete at Wildcats' Cross Country Event

WAYNE, NE - On Friday, September 22, the Peru State men's, and women's cross country teams competed in the Wildcat Classic hosted by Wayne State College.

WNCC falls to No. 5 NJC

WNCC falls to No. 5 NJC

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team dropped its first conference match of the season when the fifth-ranked Northeastern Junior College.

Lady Raiders Fall at Scottsbluff

Lady Raiders Fall at Scottsbluff

The Sidney Lady Raiders volleyball team faced off the Bearcats in Scottsbluff on Tuesday night. Sidney, who started the season 10-3, have now lost four out of their last five matches falling to the Bearcats 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, and 25-17.

Eagles notes: Most CSC wrestlers returning, but 11 newcomers added

Eagles notes: Most CSC wrestlers returning, but 11 newcomers added

With 30 members of last year's Chadron State College wrestling team returning, Coach Brett Hunter didn't plan to add a large number of newcomers, but with the school year about to start, there are 11 new names on the roster.

Lady Eagles come up short against Falcons

Lady Eagles come up short against Falcons

Johnson-Brock volleyball wins twice at Mudecas

Peru State College Names New Assistant Baseball Coach

Peru State College Names New Assistant Baseball Coach

PERU, NE - Peru State baseball head coach Blake Beaber has recently hired Chris Stout as assistant coach. Stout was most recently the assistant (Associate Head) and pitching coach at NCAA DIII Grinnell College from 2020-2023.

Top-Ranked Wildcats Record Sweep of Bobcats in Exhibition Match for Peru State

Top-Ranked Wildcats Record Sweep of Bobcats in Exhibition Match for Peru State

WAYNE, NE - The Peru State volleyball team fell to NCAA DII No. 1 Wayne State on Tuesday night.

Bayard goes 2-0 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten this season

Bayard goes 2-0 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten this season

Senior Danika Hassell had 15 kills, senior Lexi Fiscus chipped in 11 kills and the Bayard volleyball team remained undefeated Tuesday night with a pair of wins over Potter-Dix and South Platte in their home triangular in Bayard.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 26

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 26

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 26

WNCC volleyball set to host No. 5 NJC Wednesday

WNCC volleyball set to host No. 5 NJC Wednesday

It will be a battle between the top two teams in the Region IX South conference come Wednesday evening when No. 5 Northeastern Junior College comes to Cougar Palace to battle a Cougar team that is looking to stay unbeaten in the South conference.

Leeling verbally commits to high jump at Nebraska

Leeling verbally commits to high jump at Nebraska

Sidney High School senior, Karsyn Leeling, announced on Instagram on Tuesday, she has verbally committed to high jump at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Lady Raiders Struggle at Aurora

Lady Raiders Struggle at Aurora

The Sidney Lady Raider volleyball team lost two of three matches Saturday at the Aurora Invitational volleyball tournament in Aurora.

Eagles notes: Chadron State defeats Skyhawks in five sets Saturday

Eagles notes: Chadron State defeats Skyhawks in five sets Saturday

The Chadron State College volleyball team overcame a 2-1 set deficit to defeat the Fort Lewis Skyhawks in five sets Saturday night, winning 25-23, 21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-6.

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 25

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 25

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 25

Kimball wins first match of season with four-set victory over Creek Valley

Kimball wins first match of season with four-set victory over Creek Valley

Sophomore Addisyn Olson finished with 16 kills and the Kimball volleyball team defeated Creek Valley in four sets Monday evening in Chappell.

Peru State announces hall of famers

Peru State announces hall of famers

Five individuals and the 92-93 women's basketball team honored

Undefeated teams in Friday night clash

Undefeated teams in Friday night clash

Johnson-Brock remains among six undefeated D2 teams

Fremont-Mills Rolls in Rivalry Game at East Mills

Fremont-Mills Rolls in Rivalry Game at East Mills

MALVERN, IA - In a week five rivalry game, Fremont-Mills notched a solid road win over East Mills, 55-22.

Bobcats Get First Win of the Season on the Gridiron in St. Louis

Bobcats Get First Win of the Season on the Gridiron in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO - The Peru State football team earned its first win on Saturday afternoon at Missouri Baptist 43-32. The Bobcats are now 1-4 overall and the Spartans fall to 0-4 overall.

Peru State Volleyball Swept by to 8th-Ranked Pirates

Peru State Volleyball Swept by to 8th-Ranked Pirates

PARKVILLE, MO - The Peru State volleyball team fell to No. 8 Park on Saturday afternoon in three sets. The Bobcats are now 6-12 overall and 1-5 Heart of America Athletic Conference play while the Pirates are now 11-2 overall and 5-0 Heart play.Below is a

Benedictine Bests Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball

Benedictine Bests Bobcats in Friday Night Volleyball

ATCHISON, KS - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Benedictine Ravens in three sets on Friday night.

Eagles have big plays, but Mountaineers win 35-17

Eagles have big plays, but Mountaineers win 35-17

The Chadron State College football team was defeated 35-17 by Western Colorado Mountaineers at home Saturday, but the Eagles had bright spots, giving hope that the Eagles are improving.

WNCC men split contests over the weekend

WNCC men split contests over the weekend

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team split a pair of Region IX conference matches over the weekend. 

Adams leads Eagles past Mountaineers

Adams leads Eagles past Mountaineers

The Chadron State College volleyball team defeated Western Colorado in three sets Friday night, 25-22, 28-26 and 25-22.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 23

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 23

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 23

Sidney Blanks McCook

Sidney Blanks McCook

There was not a coach on the Red Raiders’ sideline Friday night in McCook that was born the last time Sidney defeated the Bison in a football game. The matchup at Weiland Field had Sidney looking to break a 53-year losing streak that dated back to 1970.

Potter-Dix remains unbeaten with victory over Banner County

Potter-Dix remains unbeaten with victory over Banner County

The Potter-Dix football team rushed for five total touchdowns in their 42-6 victory over Banner County on Friday night in Harrisburg. 

WNCC volleyball sweeps Lamar

WNCC volleyball sweeps Lamar

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team went to 2-0 in Region IX South conference play with a sweep over Lamar Community College on Friday in Lamar, Colorado. 

Abbott rushes for 350+ yards, Bridgeport wins Morrill County clash

Abbott rushes for 350+ yards, Bridgeport wins Morrill County clash

Senior Peyton Abbott rushed for 372 yards and three touchdowns, and the Bridgeport football team beat Bayard, 68-34, Friday night in Bayard.

#2 Waverly blanks #5 York 28-0 in Class B showdown

#2 Waverly blanks #5 York 28-0 in Class B showdown

On a rainy Friday night in York, Nebraska, two of Class B's best teams faced off in a Week 5 battle - and from start to finish, it was the #2 Waverly Vikings giving the #5 York Dukes a goose egg to spoil homecoming

Pierce shakes off slow start to beat Wayne

Pierce shakes off slow start to beat Wayne

The Blue Jays beat the Blue Devils 35-15

Friday's local scoreboard, Sept. 22

Friday's local scoreboard, Sept. 22

Friday's local scoreboard, Sept. 22

Bloomfield Buries Randolph Under Avalanche of Points

Bloomfield Buries Randolph Under Avalanche of Points

RANDOLPH - The hometown fans had barely sat down and the game was nearly out of reach, as Bloomfield piled on 38 points in the 1st quarter en route to a 68-8 walloping of the Cardinals Friday afternoon.

Chadron State hosting Mountaineers and Skyhawks this weekend

Chadron State hosting Mountaineers and Skyhawks this weekend

After playing out of conference opponent Wayne State, Tuesday, the Chadron State College volleyball team will resume RMAC play when they host Western Colorado and Fort Lewis this weekend.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Sept. 21

Thursday's local scoreboard, Sept. 21

Thursday's local scoreboard, Sept. 21

Lady Raiders Sweep Chase County

Lady Raiders Sweep Chase County

The Sidney Lady Raiders used a solid performance Tuesday night to defeat the Chase County Longhorns in Imperial, securing a straight-set victory.

Eagles hosting Western Colorado Saturday

Eagles hosting Western Colorado Saturday

The Chadron State College football team will be striving play better on both sides of the line of scrimmage Saturday when it hosts the Western Colorado Mountaineers in an RMAC contest at Elliott Field. 

Road to Success: Keenan Valverde paves the way for the Bluejays

Road to Success: Keenan Valverde paves the way for the Bluejays

The Pierce Bluejays senior running back looks forward to a cause being highlighted at the Friday night game close to his heart.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 19

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 19

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Sept. 19

WNCC volleyball captures five-setter over McCook

WNCC volleyball captures five-setter over McCook

Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team got 16 kills each from Lilly Zwart and Kyana Gabriel in registering a five-set win over McCook Community College Tuesday evening in McCook to open Region IX South play. 

Bobcats Drop Five-Setter at Vikings' Place

Bobcats Drop Five-Setter at Vikings' Place

DES MOINES, IA - The Peru State volleyball team fell to the Grand View Vikings in five sets on Tuesday night as the reverse sweep fell short.

Bayard goes 2-0 in Garden County triangular Tuesday night

Bayard goes 2-0 in Garden County triangular Tuesday night

Senior Lexi Fiscus finished with 16 kills, two ace serves and a block through two matches and the Bayard High School volleyball team beat Leyton in three sets and Garden County in two sets Tuesday night in Oshkosh.

Cada, Robles power #1 Wildcats in sweep over Chadron State

Cada, Robles power #1 Wildcats in sweep over Chadron State

Senior Kelsie Cada and freshman Channatee Robles combined for 24 kills and a .378 hitting percentage to lead the #1-ranked Wayne State volleyball team in a 25-17, 25-16, 25-18 non-conference sweep over Chadron State

Smith finishes in first place

Smith finishes in first place

Kinsey Smith, a senior from Windsor, Colorado, won the South Dakota School of Mines Invitational today in a playoff after finishing +10 over the two-day tournament.

Deion Sanders condemns death threats against player whose late hit left Hunter with lacerated liver

Deion Sanders condemns death threats against player whose late hit left Hunter with lacerated liver

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has condemned the death threats sent to Colorado State safety Henry Blackburn after his late hit that sent Buffaloes star Travis Hunter to the hospital with a lacerated liver.

Eagles notes: Chadron State on road to face #1 ranked Wayne State

Eagles notes: Chadron State on road to face #1 ranked Wayne State

After defeating Colorado Mines in five sets for the first time since 2007 and falling to #9 ranked MSU-Denver last weekend, the Eagle volleyball team faces more tough competition against Wayne State tomorrow.

Sean Payton is growing frustrated with Russell Wilson but knows fixing the Broncos starts with him

Sean Payton is growing frustrated with Russell Wilson but knows fixing the Broncos starts with him

Sean Payton is growing increasingly frustrated with quarterback Russell Wilson.

Colorado State coach says safety Henry Blackburn received death threats for hit on Travis Hunter

Colorado State coach says safety Henry Blackburn received death threats for hit on Travis Hunter

Colorado State coach Jay Norvell said Monday that senior safety Henry Blackburn has been receiving death threats since his late hit that hospitalized Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 18

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 18

Monday's local scoreboard, Sept. 18

Johnson-Brock Keeps Rocking with Strong Showing Against HTRS

Johnson-Brock Keeps Rocking with Strong Showing Against HTRS

HUMBOLDT, NE - Johnson-Brock stayed unbeaten on the year with a road win at Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer on Friday, knocking off the host squad 69-12.

Fremont-Mills Dominates Griswold in Friday Night Shutout

Fremont-Mills Dominates Griswold in Friday Night Shutout

TABOR, IA - Fremont-Mills wasted little time getting the offense going, scoring on the first play of the game on the way to a 49-0 romp over Griswold on Friday night. The Knights saw Sawyer Forney connect with JW Linkenhoker for a 60-yard touchdown on the

WNCC volleyball finishes home tourney 3-2

WNCC volleyball finishes home tourney 3-2

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team wrapped up the Wyobraska tournament with a 3-2 record after splitting a pair of games on Friday and Saturday. 

Nationally Ranked Benedictine College Keeps Peru State College Winless on the Season

Nationally Ranked Benedictine College Keeps Peru State College Winless on the Season

ATCHISON, KS - The Peru State football team fell to No. 20 Benedictine Saturday afternoon by the score of 62-28. The Bobcats are now 0-4 overall and the Ravens are 2-2 overall.

Bobcats Snap Losing Streak to Nab First Conference Win of the Season

Bobcats Snap Losing Streak to Nab First Conference Win of the Season

PERU, NE - The Peru State volleyball team defeated Graceland in a five-set thriller Saturday afternoon. The Bobcats are now 6-9 overall and 1-2 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play

WNCC women’s soccer falls to Western Wyoming

WNCC women’s soccer falls to Western Wyoming

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s soccer team gave everything they had against the NJCAA 15th-ranked Western Wyoming Community College on Saturday, but in the end, the Cougars fell 4-0 to the Mustangs. 

Eagles score first, but Black Hills State prevails

Eagles score first, but Black Hills State prevails

Chadron State scored the first touchdown in both the first and second halves, but Black Hills State controlled the remainder of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Spearfish on Saturday night.

Chadron State falls to #9 ranked MSU-Denver

Chadron State falls to #9 ranked MSU-Denver

Nationally ranked MSU-Denver defeated the Chadron State volleyball team in four sets tonight, winning 25-20, 25-27, 25-16 and 25-14.

Cameron Ward throws 4 TDs in first half, No. 23 Wazzu handles Northern Colorado 64-21

Cameron Ward throws 4 TDs in first half, No. 23 Wazzu handles Northern Colorado 64-21

Cameron Ward passed for 327 yards and accounted for five first-half touchdowns, and No. 23 Washington State breezed to a 64-21 victory over Northern Colorado.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 16

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 16

Saturday's local scoreboard, Sept. 16

Wildcats rely on turnovers, big plays to rebound with a big win against the Mustangs

Wildcats rely on turnovers, big plays to rebound with a big win against the Mustangs

The Wildcats rebound from last week and rely on turnovers and big plays to defeat the Mustangs on Saturday.

Dexter Larsen - Wayne State Player of the Game vs Southwest MN

Dexter Larsen - Wayne State Player of the Game vs Southwest MN

Dexter Larsen - Wayne State Player of the Game vs Southwest MN

Head Coach Logan Masters - On Wayne State Win Over SouthWest MN

Head Coach Logan Masters - On Wayne State Win Over SouthWest MN

Head Coach Logan Masters - On Wayne State Win Over SouthWest MN

WNCC volleyball splits matches on Friday

WNCC volleyball splits matches on Friday

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team split a pair of matches in the second day of the Wyobraska Invite at Cougar Palace on Friday. 

Big Plays Propel Sidney Past Mitchell

Big Plays Propel Sidney Past Mitchell

In a thrilling clash of unbeaten high school football teams Friday night at Weymouth Field in Sidney, the Sidney Red Raiders claimed a 42-35 victory over the Mitchell Tigers.

Panthers Tame Tigers in Rowdy Romp

Panthers Tame Tigers in Rowdy Romp

FREMONT - The Norfolk Panthers came out running and never let their foot off the gas in a 35-6 win over Fremont Friday night.