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(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

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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.A whole bevy of Mustangs got into the action to begin the...
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

Scott Bidroski
Thursday, March 26, 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.Leading...
2026 Gordon-Rushville Track and Field team

2026 Gordon-Rushville Track and Field team

Mustang track readies for start of 2026 season in Scottsbluff

Scott Bidroski
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Mustangs from Gordon-Rushville will be taking to the track this week as they are set to begin the 2026 season.With 34 student-athletes out for competition this spring, Coach Nate Haag is hopeful for plenty of success from the group.G-R took a year off from sending anyone to Omaha for the State...
(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

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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.Simonson, who was accompanied by her family, friends, teachers, and teammates, signed her letter of intent to join the Dakota...
(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

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.Hemingford would come...
(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

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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.Seniors Jenifer Banister and Kirsten Heck led the charge for the group, brining home medals...
(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.The Mustangs jumped out to a slim 23-20 halftime lead and saw...
(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.The Hawk wasted no time in heating up the nets, pouring in 18 points in the first quarter...
(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.Senior Andi Schiaffo led the team as she tallied a 4-2 record for Hay Springs in the...
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