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(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.

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.

(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.

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. But do not let that fool you.A strong group of experienced young men are ready to take to the mat this week as they begin their 2025-26 season.

(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.

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.

(Photo by Con Marshall) Merriman cowboy Garrett Shadbolt rides in the Coffee Pavilion at Chadron State College a couple of weeks ago. Shadbolt is headed to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in early December.

Region’s trio of rodeo standouts are NFR qualifiers

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

By Con Marshall The three exceptional professional athletes with a Western flair from the region— Lisa Lockhart of Oelrichs, Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman and Riley Pruitt of Gering—will be competing at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nev., in early December.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Junior Kya Binger puts a big swing on offense while her teammates remain at the ready during the Sub-District Final match against Crawford. The Hay Springs Hawks would get the win in this one but fell short to Bruning-Davenport/Shickley in the District Final on November 1.

Hawks season ends in heartbreaking five-set loss in District Final

Scott Bidroski

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Following an emotional and charged victory over Highway 20 rival Crawford in a Sub-District final, the Hay Springs Hawks Volleyball team fell just short on their bid for State.The Hawks took care of the Rams on Tuesday, October 28 by the final score of 3-1 to become Sub-District champions.

(Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer) Senior Daniel Martins applies the stiff arm to the helmet of the Alliance defender during the 2025 season.

Pair of seniors rewrite Mustang Football records during 2025 campaign as new era is ushered in

Scott Bidroski

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The football season for the Mustangs of Gordon-Rushville came to close on Friday, October 24 in their home loss to Amherst.Although the season was a tough one when it comes to record, 0-9, the team found plenty of success to celebrate and build upon moving forward.

(Photo by Michele Heck) Ten seniors put on the orange and blue for the final time as Mustang Volleyball players. Here is the group pictured after their final home match.

Mustang VB says goodbye to ten seniors; sights set on future success for returners

Scott Bidroski

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The 2025 Volleyball season closed this past Monday, October 27 for the Gordon-Rushville Mustang Volleyball team in a Sub-District loss to the Kimball Longhorns.With the ending of the season, a review of the contributions of a senior class is always in order.

(Photo by Amy Schmidt) Gordon-Rushville High School junior Rarity Cournoyer finished in third place at the 2025 Nebraska State Cross Country meet held in Kearney, Neb. on Friday, October 24.

G-R’s Cournoyer wins bronze at NSAA State Cross County meet

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

History was made this past Friday, October 24 on the hilly and challenging cross country course in Kearney, Neb. at the 2025 Nebraska State Cross Country meet.Gordon-Rushville High School junior Rarity Cournoyer raced to a blazing time of 19:28.12 and a third place finish.

(Courtesy Photo) The 2025 Mini-Mustang Volleyball team got a silver medal during a recent trip to Kearney for a statewide volleyball tournament on Saturday, October 18.

Mini-Mustang Volleyball team earns silver medal in Kearney

Scott Bidroski

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

A group of 5th and 6th graders from Gordon-Rushville made their mark on the youth volleyball space this past weekend Gordon-Rushville High School alum Lexi Hoagland led the team being assisted by fellow alum Sharla Roth.

(Photo by Riley Hood) The Gordon-Rushville Girls Cross Country team took home the District Title on Thursday, October 16. The team will now turn their focus to State Track in Kearney on Friday, October 24. Pictured include: (L-R) Kynsleigh Krebs, Ashlyn Dehning, Hadley Banks, and Brittney Dehning. Rarity Cournoyer is not pictured.

Mustang Girls XC wins District D-6 Title; seven Mustangs qualify for State XC in Kearney

Scott Bidroski

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The season in which has seen a lot of success for the Gordon-Rushville Cross Country just got a bit sweeter after this past week.The G-R Girls took home the District Title during the meet, placing 4 of their studentathletes in the qualification zone of the top 15.

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