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Courtesy Photo The 4x800 Relay team reset the school record at the Best of the West track meet. That team includes: (L-R) Riley Lefler, Robert Moore, Joel Montenez-Rodriguez, and Joey Ziller.

Courtesy Photo The 4x800 Relay team reset the school record at the Best of the West track meet. That team includes: (L-R) Riley Lefler, Robert Moore, Joel Montenez-Rodriguez, and Joey Ziller.

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Two middle school records fall at Best of the West for Mustangs

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Middle School Track & Field team sent a group of athletes to Scottsbluff, Neb. on Tuesday, April 23 for the annual Best of the West Track Meet.When the events finished, two school records bit the dust by the outstanding young men and women on the track.Seventh...
Photo by Melissa Grover Senior McKinley Grover spins her way to a new school record in the Discus at Best of the West. The Wayne State College signee’s throw of 145-8.5.00 puts her in first place all-time in the Mustang record books.

Photo by Melissa Grover Senior McKinley Grover spins her way to a new school record in the Discus at Best of the West. The Wayne State College signee’s throw of 145-8.5.00 puts her in first place all-time in the Mustang record books.

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Milestone reached! Grover resets GRHS Discus record at BOTW

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
By Scott Bidroski A busy week is in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Track & Field squad and it was a very successful one.Senior McKinley Grover headlined the week as she continued her torrid path through her senior season.At the Best of the West track meet in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, April 23,...
Photo by Con Marshall Sophomore Lainey Fillmore pushes through the finish line in the 100 meter dash. Fillmore would set a personal best in the event and finish in first place.

Photo by Con Marshall Sophomore Lainey Fillmore pushes through the finish line in the 100 meter dash. Fillmore would set a personal best in the event and finish in first place.

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Mustangs put together strong performance at Chadron Twilight

Scott Bidroski
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Another track meet is in the books for the Gordon-Rushville Mustang team and even though the temps were a bit chilly, the team saw a plethora of top performances.The team traveled to Chadron High School for the annual Chadron Twilight meet on Friday, April 19.When the dust settled on the chilly...
Photo by Scott Bidroski Freshman Alaina Raymer soars to her mark in the Long Jump. Raymer finished in seventh place in the event at the Chadron Twilight meet on Friday, April 19.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Freshman Alaina Raymer soars to her mark in the Long Jump. Raymer finished in seventh place in the event at the Chadron Twilight meet on Friday, April 19.

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Mintken wins 4 golds, Hawks have solid day at Chadron

Scott Bidroski
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Hay Springs Hawks made the quick 20 mile trip to Chadron High School on Friday, April 19 for the Chadron Twilight Track Meet.Senior Gage Mintken was the main culprit on the day, securing a gold medal in all four events he was entered into.Reminder, you usually can only enter four events and...
Photo by Jessica Mintken Senior Gage Mintken had a strong showing at the Alliance Invite, medaling in all four events he was placed into including the 100, 200, Triple Jump, and Long Jump.

Photo by Jessica Mintken Senior Gage Mintken had a strong showing at the Alliance Invite, medaling in all four events he was placed into including the 100, 200, Triple Jump, and Long Jump.

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Hawks starting to rev up their 2024 season

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Following a brief break in the action, the Hawks Track & Field team returned to the oval at the Alliance Invite on Saturday, April 13.A host of Hawks found the top of the podium at the meet, with a few also setting personal bests and season records.Senior Gage Mintken led the charge, picking up...

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Megan Anderson resets two records at Bayard for Hawks JH Track

News Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Hay Springs Junior High Track and Field team got their first action on the oval this past week when they traveled to Bayard for a Invite.Eighth grader Megan Anderson had herself quite the afternoon, setting two new school records in the Long Jump and the Triple Jump.Anderson launched herself to...
Photo by Melissa Grover Seventh grader Brittney Dehning set the Middle School record in the 1600 meter race with a time of 6:27.02 during the Western Trails Conference Invitational. Dehning’s time was also a meet record for the age group.

Photo by Melissa Grover Seventh grader Brittney Dehning set the Middle School record in the 1600 meter race with a time of 6:27.02 during the Western Trails Conference Invitational. Dehning’s time was also a meet record for the age group.

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Middle School tracksters resetting record books in 2024

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A pair of meets kicked off the 2024 Track & Field season for the Gordon-Rushville Middle School team.First up, they traveled to Bayard to begin their season on Thursday, April 11.The first record to fall would be in the boys Triple Jump as eighth grader Braylon Holston catapulted himself to the...
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.

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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...
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.

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Mustangs continue season with Mitchell Invite on April 4

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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.Senior McKinley Grover picked up another gold medal in the Discus,...
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

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2024 Hay Springs Junior High Track & Field team

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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