(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.

(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.

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

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(Photo by Cassie Banks) Senior Parker Wellnitz cruises during the Class D-6 District race on Thursday, October 16. The senior made it four in a row, finishing in sixth place to qualify for State XC in Kearney on October 24.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The 2025 Gordon-Rushville Middle Schools Boys Cross Country team prepares at the Start Line for the 2025 Nebraska Middle School Championships in Papillion, Neb. on Saturday, October 11. The group includes (L-R) Logan Leonard, Nixon Banks, Braxton Bidroski, and Cordell Dehning.

(Courtesy Photo) Gordon resident Brayzee Rawles stands atop the podium at the Black Hills Nationals Girls Glam Slam. Rawles took home the top prize in the 12U 100 lb. bracket. Rawles competed against the best of the best at the event which took place on Saturday, October 11.