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(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.Freshman Kray Otte and junior Trevyn Younkin would...
(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.Things started out good for Hay Springs as...
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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.Junior Tripp Buettner led the group with a 2-2...
(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.

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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.Following a season in which they posted 12 wins and return 100% of the scoring, expectations are...
(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.

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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.That duo has been setting the tone at practice and pushing their...
(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.

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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.
(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.

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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.The program will be under the direction of...
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Girls Wrestling team. Pictured: (L-R) Tabby Schiaffo, Andi Schiaffo, Marisa Milliken, and Sawyer Davis. Not pictured: Janessa Dieriex.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Hay Springs Girls Wrestling team. Pictured: (L-R) Tabby Schiaffo, Andi Schiaffo, Marisa Milliken, and Sawyer Davis. Not pictured: Janessa Dieriex.

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Hawks Girls Wrestling team to open season in Chadron on Dec. 4

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Five young women are ready to hit the mat this season for the Hay Springs Hawks.Under the direction of Head Coach Chuck McCance, the group of five is putting in the work to begin their season in Chadron on Thursday, December 4.“I like the drive the girls have this year,” said Coach McCance.“They...
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Boys Wrestling team. Front row: (L-R) Trevyn Younkin, Kray Otte, and Asa Funk. Back row: (L-R) Caden Sommers, Tristin Costello, Jaxon Kearns, Hunter Brewer, and Broden Rawles. Not pictured: Dominic Ibis.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Boys Wrestling team. Front row: (L-R) Trevyn Younkin, Kray Otte, and Asa Funk. Back row: (L-R) Caden Sommers, Tristin Costello, Jaxon Kearns, Hunter Brewer, and Broden Rawles. Not pictured: Dominic Ibis.

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Small but mighty; G-R grapplers ready to bring the fight to the mat

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
By Scott Bidroski Numbers are not as high as they usually are for the Mustang Boys Wrestling program in 202526.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Kenzie Fiscus, Jocelynn Hruby, Timber Fortin, Kylie Goings, Cecilia Deaver, Payton Scott, and Thelma Musflet. Back row: (L-R) Mikaylee Campbell, Rarity Cournoyer, Lindsey Simonson, Rowan Simonson, Ashlyn Dehning, Hadley Banks, Lexi Tausan, and Brittney Dehning.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025-26 Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team. Front row: (L-R) Kenzie Fiscus, Jocelynn Hruby, Timber Fortin, Kylie Goings, Cecilia Deaver, Payton Scott, and Thelma Musflet. Back row: (L-R) Mikaylee Campbell, Rarity Cournoyer, Lindsey Simonson, Rowan Simonson, Ashlyn Dehning, Hadley Banks, Lexi Tausan, and Brittney Dehning.

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A fresh look for G-R Girls Basketball is ready for season opener

Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
A new look for the Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team both on the floor and on the bench is ready to launch their 2025-26 season.Returning to coach the girls is longtime coach Randy Hurlburt.
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