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Photo by Melissa Grover Sophomore Kylie Goings pushes for the finish line during the 100 meter race at the Western Trails Conference Invitational.

Photo by Melissa Grover Sophomore Kylie Goings pushes for the finish line during the 100 meter race at the Western Trails Conference Invitational.

Mustangs collect a bevy of All-Conference honors during WTC meet

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Track & Field team made the trip back to Mitchell High School this past Saturday, April 13 to compete in the Western Trails Conference (WTC) Track Meet.When the events were all completed on the day, a multitude of Mustangs were headed home with WTC All-Conference honors.
Photo by Melissa Grover Junior Rylie Barker hands off to teammate senior Natalie Popken during the 4x800 meter relay. The relay team would earn a second place medal in the event with a time of 11:09.05.

Photo by Melissa Grover Junior Rylie Barker hands off to teammate senior Natalie Popken during the 4x800 meter relay. The relay team would earn a second place medal in the event with a time of 11:09.05.

Mustangs continue season with Mitchell Invite on April 4

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Track & Field team took off for Mitchell High School for their third track meet of the season.The competition at the meet was high, with a good mix of larger schools also attending.
The 2024 Hay Springs Junior High Track & Field team. Front row: (L-R) Deshaun Herman, Luke Edwards, Katara Yellow Thunder, Olivia Dahlgren, Mary Kendig, Grace Huth, Kaytee Kaiser, and Tabitha Twarling. Back row: (L-R) Head Coach Travis Beguin, Jacob Dorshorst, Gage Didier, Megan Anderson, Easton Mintken, Emily Forney, Riggen Binger, Duke Turman, Arian Mata, Assistant Coach Jessie Anderson. Not Pictured: William Gaswick, Preston Kelly, and Grant Wellnitz Photo by Scott Bidroski

The 2024 Hay Springs Junior High Track & Field team. Front row: (L-R) Deshaun Herman, Luke Edwards, Katara Yellow Thunder, Olivia Dahlgren, Mary Kendig, Grace Huth, Kaytee Kaiser, and Tabitha Twarling. Back row: (L-R) Head Coach Travis Beguin, Jacob Dorshorst, Gage Didier, Megan Anderson, Easton Mintken, Emily Forney, Riggen Binger, Duke Turman, Arian Mata, Assistant Coach Jessie Anderson. Not Pictured: William Gaswick, Preston Kelly, and Grant Wellnitz Photo by Scott Bidroski

2024 Hay Springs Junior High Track & Field team

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Urijah Hruby. Courtesy Photo

Urijah Hruby. Courtesy Photo

Four Mustang wrestlers pick up medals at Folkstyle Nationals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A small group of young Mustang girls and boys made a trip to Spearfish, S.D. to jump into one of the biggest wrestling tournaments in the region.Black Hills State University placed host for the event, which featured 1,300 pre-registered participants plus late additions.
Photo by Scott Bidroski Freshman Reese Varvel slides into the landing pit during the Long Jump event in Bayard on March 28.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Freshman Reese Varvel slides into the landing pit during the Long Jump event in Bayard on March 28.

Hawks have strong performance at Bayard CD Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The Hay Springs Hawks continued their 2024 campaign on the track with the Bayard CD Invitational on Thursday, March 28.Senior Gage Mintken would bring home the gold in three events and a silver in one event to lead the charge for the Hawks.
Sophomore Daniel Martins elevates over the bar in the High Jump in Bayard. Photo by Scott Bidroski

Sophomore Daniel Martins elevates over the bar in the High Jump in Bayard. Photo by Scott Bidroski

Grover inches closer to history, Mustangs have solid day in Bayard

News Staff
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
By Scott Bidroski Mother Nature got the note to give the Mustang Track & Field team so much needed sunshine for their annual trip to Bayard for the Invite.A host of Mustangs set personal bests in the sunshine and warm temps, as they really ramp up their 2024 campaign.
The 2024 Hay Springs Hawks Track & Field team. Pictured: (L-R) Head Coach Frankie Johnson, Parker Wellnitz, Adrianna Hafner, Reese Varvel, Dylan Raymer, Alaina Raymer, Gage Mintken, Josie Kelly, Mason Albrecht, and Assistant Coach Charles Twarling. Photo by Scott Bidroski

The 2024 Hay Springs Hawks Track & Field team. Pictured: (L-R) Head Coach Frankie Johnson, Parker Wellnitz, Adrianna Hafner, Reese Varvel, Dylan Raymer, Alaina Raymer, Gage Mintken, Josie Kelly, Mason Albrecht, and Assistant Coach Charles Twarling. Photo by Scott Bidroski

Hawks Track & Field begins 2024 season in Morrill; Chadron

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The first starting gun has fired and the Hay Springs Hawks are off and running on the track.
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