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(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell releases the shot during the Shot Put.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell releases the shot during the Shot Put.

Mustangs make mark at Mitchell Invite

The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Track and Field team dove into the loaded Mitchell Invite this past week to test their times and marks.Seventeen teams from Nebraska and Wyoming were in attendance as G-R faced off with some of the best in the Panhandle in the oval.
(Photo by Jessie Anderson) Freshman Tabby Schiaffo rounds the corner during the Mitchell Invite on Thursday, April 9.

(Photo by Jessie Anderson) Freshman Tabby Schiaffo rounds the corner during the Mitchell Invite on Thursday, April 9.

Hawks hit the track in Mitchell and Edgemont

A trip to Mitchell, Neb. and Edgemont, S.D. were on the agenda for the Hawks Track and Field team as they stayed busy in the nice April weather.On Thursday, April 9, sights were set on Mitchell to start off the action.
(Courtesy Photo) Brayzee Rawles earned the top spot in her bracket at the 2026 Black Hills National Tournament.

(Courtesy Photo) Brayzee Rawles earned the top spot in her bracket at the 2026 Black Hills National Tournament.

Mustang wrestlers have yet another successful weekend on the mats

Local youth and adult wrestling enthusiasts alike found some success on the mats recently.Many residents of Sheridan County traveled to the Black Hills National Tournament which was held on April 4 and 5.When the dust settled on the big tournament, two young ladies from Sheridan County were golden.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Braylon Holston spins ahead of firing the discus for his personal best mark and first place finish at the Binfield Invite on Friday, March 27.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Braylon Holston spins ahead of firing the discus for his personal best mark and first place finish at the Binfield Invite on Friday, March 27.

Mustangs begin season with four golds at Binfield Invite in Bluffs

The 2026 Track and Field season is officially underway and the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs got their first taste of action this past Friday, March 27.The group traveled to Scottsbluff High School to participate in the annual Binfield Invite.
2026 Hay Springs Track and Field team. Front row: (L-R) Grant Wellnitz, Kinley Tausan, Alaina Raymer, Arian Mata, Megan Anderson, Reese Varvel, and Tabby Schiaffo. Back row: (L-R) Luke Edwards, Dutch Weaver, Emily Forney, Riggen Binger, Gage Didier, Mason Albrecht, Parker Wellnitz, and Duke Turman. Not pictured: Easton Mintken, Evan Smith, Bailey Hankins, Emma Albrecht, and Jacob Dorshorst. Photo by Scott Bidroski

2026 Hay Springs Track and Field team. Front row: (L-R) Grant Wellnitz, Kinley Tausan, Alaina Raymer, Arian Mata, Megan Anderson, Reese Varvel, and Tabby Schiaffo. Back row: (L-R) Luke Edwards, Dutch Weaver, Emily Forney, Riggen Binger, Gage Didier, Mason Albrecht, Parker Wellnitz, and Duke Turman. Not pictured: Easton Mintken, Evan Smith, Bailey Hankins, Emma Albrecht, and Jacob Dorshorst. Photo by Scott Bidroski

Hawks Track & Field boasts loaded roster set for success in 2026

The Hay Springs Hawks Track and Field team have hit the ground running this spring as they prepare for the 2026 season.Five student-athletes with state experience return to the roster for Head Coach Frankie Johnson as the group has their sights set on taking even more steps to be successful.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Senior Kirsten Heck puts on her green ankle band prior to her match on Saturday, January 24 in which she would win her 100th career match as a Mustang wrestler.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Senior Kirsten Heck puts on her green ankle band prior to her match on Saturday, January 24 in which she would win her 100th career match as a Mustang wrestler.

G-R senior Kirsten Heck becomes first member of 100 win club for G-R Girls Wrestling

A four year journey for a Mustang wrestler came to fruition this past week as Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling senior Kirsten Heck won her 100th career match. With that win, Heck became the first ever member of the illustrious club for the G-R Girls Wrestling program.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon-Rushville High School senior Rowan Simonson made her collegiate sporting dreams come true this past week by signing her letter of intent to play volleyball at Dakota Wesleyan University. Simonson put ink to paper with her family and friends on Tuesday, December 16. Those pictured include (L-R) Kori Simonson, Nic Simonson, Rowan Simonson, Brooke Simmons, Sutton Simmons, and Justin Simmons. In the back row is Head GRHS Volleyball Coach Kim Campbell and Reese Simonson.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Gordon-Rushville High School senior Rowan Simonson made her collegiate sporting dreams come true this past week by signing her letter of intent to play volleyball at Dakota Wesleyan University. Simonson put ink to paper with her family and friends on Tuesday, December 16. Those pictured include (L-R) Kori Simonson, Nic Simonson, Rowan Simonson, Brooke Simmons, Sutton Simmons, and Justin Simmons. In the back row is Head GRHS Volleyball Coach Kim Campbell and Reese Simonson.

Simonson puts pen to paper for next step at Dakota Wesleyan

Gordon-Rushville High School senior volleyball player Rowan Simonson took the first step in her dreams of becoming a collegiate volleyball player on Tuesday, December 16.
(Photo by Richae Malara) Senior Daniel Martins goes through the Ainsworth defenders for a lay-up on Saturday, December 6. Martins led the Mustangs with 26 points in the winning effort.

(Photo by Richae Malara) Senior Daniel Martins goes through the Ainsworth defenders for a lay-up on Saturday, December 6. Martins led the Mustangs with 26 points in the winning effort.

Mustangs rout Bulldogs for first win of 25-26

The season tipped off officially for the Gordon-Rushville Mustang Boys Basketball team this past weekend as they opened play with a road contest against Hemingford.The Bobcats and Mustangs kept it tight to get things going with G-R holding a 24-20 lead heading into the break.
(Photo by Michele Heck) Senior Jenifer Banister looks for the fall during a match in O’Neill this past weekend. Banister picked up a total of 5 wins in her first two competitions of the season.

(Photo by Michele Heck) Senior Jenifer Banister looks for the fall during a match in O’Neill this past weekend. Banister picked up a total of 5 wins in her first two competitions of the season.

Mustangs earn some hardware over the weekend

A busy week is in the books for the ladies on the Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team.A trip to Chadron and O’Neill were on tap and the grapplers from G-R found some success in their forays of the season.