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(Photo by Richae Malara) Junior Rarity Cournoyer (#10) lines up the three point attempt while sophomore Mikaylee Campbell works for position in the paint. Cournoyer led the Mustangs in scoring this week with 26 points in the two games.

(Photo by Richae Malara) Junior Rarity Cournoyer (#10) lines up the three point attempt while sophomore Mikaylee Campbell works for position in the paint. Cournoyer led the Mustangs in scoring this week with 26 points in the two games.

Mustangs down Bobcats, get clipped by Bulldogs

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The first two games of the 2025-26 season are in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team and they began their schedule with a split.The first contest was a road test against the Hemingford Bobcats on Friday, December 5.
(Photo by Jessica Mintken) Senior Mya Turman pushes through the Arthur County defense in the 59-32 Hawks win on Saturday, December 6.

(Photo by Jessica Mintken) Senior Mya Turman pushes through the Arthur County defense in the 59-32 Hawks win on Saturday, December 6.

Hawks down Wolves to earn win number one

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Things got started for the Hay Springs Hawks exactly how they had it drawn up; with a win.The Arthur County Wolves made the trip to Lister to face the Hawks in the season opener this past Saturday, December 6.
(Photo by Michele Heck) Hawks freshman Tabby Schiaffo works her opponent to her back during the Chadron Girls Invite on Thursday, December 4 to begin the season.

(Photo by Michele Heck) Hawks freshman Tabby Schiaffo works her opponent to her back during the Chadron Girls Invite on Thursday, December 4 to begin the season.

Hawks battle hard in Chadron, Custer to open season

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The four young ladies from the Hay Springs wrestling program took to the mat this past week for their first action of the season.The Chadron Girls Invite took place on Thursday, December 4 at the Hawks got to work.
(Photo by Michele Heck) Freshman Kray Otte works his opponent during the O’Neill Invite. Otte would finish in second place in the 106 bracket.

(Photo by Michele Heck) Freshman Kray Otte works his opponent during the O’Neill Invite. Otte would finish in second place in the 106 bracket.

Younkin, Otte finish in second place at O’Neill Invite to begin season

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The season has officially begun for the Mustang wrestlers as they made a trip to O’Neill, Neb. for an Invite.Only 4 of the young men on the team jumped into a bracket as most are working on healing up from some bumps and bruises early in the year.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) 2025-26 Hay Springs Boys Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Gage Didier, Arian Mata, Easton Mintken, Hunter Thies, Duke Turman, Parker Wellnitz, and Duke Ashley. Back row: (L-R) DeShaun Herman, Tyson Didier, Jaydub Turman, Brayden Heiting, Eli Scott, Riley Johnson, and Heidyn Johnson.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) 2025-26 Hay Springs Boys Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Gage Didier, Arian Mata, Easton Mintken, Hunter Thies, Duke Turman, Parker Wellnitz, and Duke Ashley. Back row: (L-R) DeShaun Herman, Tyson Didier, Jaydub Turman, Brayden Heiting, Eli Scott, Riley Johnson, and Heidyn Johnson.

Under new direction, Hawks are poised for big season

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The first game of the 202526 season is in the books for the Hay Springs Hawks Boys Basketball team and the new era of Head Coach Beau Hanks has officially begun.The Hawks welcomed in the Arthur County Wolves for their first game on Saturday, December 6.
Hay Springs Hawks

Hay Springs Hawks

Hawks open season on the mat in Mullen

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The season has begun for the young men on the Hay Springs Wrestling squad.A trip down Highway 2 to Mullen High School on Saturday, December 6 got the season started for the Hawks.Six men took to the mat and when the dust settled a lot was learned.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Hawks Girls Basketball Team. Front row: (L-R) Katara Yellow Thunder, Olivia Dahlgren, Alaina Raymer, Reese Varvel, and Tailyn Starke. Back row: (L-R) Emily Forney, Mya Turman, Devyn Young, Julia Russell, and Kya Binger.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Hawks Girls Basketball Team. Front row: (L-R) Katara Yellow Thunder, Olivia Dahlgren, Alaina Raymer, Reese Varvel, and Tailyn Starke. Back row: (L-R) Emily Forney, Mya Turman, Devyn Young, Julia Russell, and Kya Binger.

Expectations are high for experienced Hawks group on the hardwood

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Experience will not be in short supply for the Hay Springs Hawks Girls Basketball team in 2025-26.Numbers for the group have bolstered to ten student-athletes for second year Head Coach Gabe Varvel.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Boys Wrestling team. Pictured: (L-R) Mason Albrecht, Kooper Scott, Easton Johnson, and Tripp Buettner. Not pictured: Riggen Binger, William Gaswick, and Royal Terrel.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Boys Wrestling team. Pictured: (L-R) Mason Albrecht, Kooper Scott, Easton Johnson, and Tripp Buettner. Not pictured: Riggen Binger, William Gaswick, and Royal Terrel.

Hawks begin season in Mullen on December 6

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Seven young men from Hay Springs are ready to begin their 2025-26 Wrestling season this week.A group that is primarily younger athletes will be led by it’s pair of upperclassmen, senior Mason Albrecht and junior Tripp Buettner.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Boys Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Ian Mills, Khai Janssen, Jackson Roffers, Iram Hunter, Riley Lefler, Alan Wounded Foot, Elijah Ross, and Liam Keracik. Back row: (L-R) Aiden Heiser, Joey Ziller, Ayden Swiggum, Kannon Leeper, Braylon Holston, Daniel Martins, Case Scheenen, and Luke Laws. Not pictured: Robert Moore.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Boys Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Ian Mills, Khai Janssen, Jackson Roffers, Iram Hunter, Riley Lefler, Alan Wounded Foot, Elijah Ross, and Liam Keracik. Back row: (L-R) Aiden Heiser, Joey Ziller, Ayden Swiggum, Kannon Leeper, Braylon Holston, Daniel Martins, Case Scheenen, and Luke Laws. Not pictured: Robert Moore.

Mustang boys poised for big jump on the hardwood in 25-26

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Last season, the Gordon-Rushville Boys Basketball team came back from a winless 202324 season. They won only six games but showed great improvement throughout the season.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team. Front row: (L-R) MacKenzie Simonson, Grace Freeseman, Eliza Golden, Madyson DeHart-Harris, Angelina Thorsen, and Shelby Brown. Back row: (L-R) Kynsleigh Krebs, Charlea Fancher, Kirsten Heck, Jenifer Banister, Stormy Tesch, and Maggie Scott.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team. Front row: (L-R) MacKenzie Simonson, Grace Freeseman, Eliza Golden, Madyson DeHart-Harris, Angelina Thorsen, and Shelby Brown. Back row: (L-R) Kynsleigh Krebs, Charlea Fancher, Kirsten Heck, Jenifer Banister, Stormy Tesch, and Maggie Scott.

Record twelve girls to fill the mats this season for G-R Wrestling

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
With record numbers suiting up for the Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team, expectations are high for the blue and orange.Twelve girls are in the practice room currently, getting prepared for their first competition on Thursday, December 4 in Chadron.
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