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(Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer) Junior McKaley Grover winds up before launching her first place throw in the Discus. Grover was one of three Mustangs who earned a gold at the Binfield Invitational on Friday, March 28.

(Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer) Junior McKaley Grover winds up before launching her first place throw in the Discus. Grover was one of three Mustangs who earned a gold at the Binfield Invitational on Friday, March 28.

Mustangs take to the oval in Scottsbluff to begin 2025 track season

The 2025 Track & Field season got the green light this past week as a beautiful March day turned into success for the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs.The team traveled to Scottsbluff High School for their first action on Friday, March 28.When the dust settled on the day, the Mustangs took home some...
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team finished in third place at the Western Trails Conference Tournament on Saturday, February 8. The Mustangs downed the Morrill Lions by the final score of 46-30 for the bronze medal.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) The Gordon-Rushville Girls Basketball team finished in third place at the Western Trails Conference Tournament on Saturday, February 8. The Mustangs downed the Morrill Lions by the final score of 46-30 for the bronze medal.

Mustangs beat Lions to bring home third place at Western Trails

The Mustang Girls Basketball team jumped into the annual Western Trails Conference (WTC) Tournament this past week.It all began with a trip to Mitchell, Neb. to face the Tigers in the opening round.The evening proved tough for both offenses as defense ruled the roost throughout.But the Mustangs...
(Photo by Michele Heck) Lainey Fillmore, Jenifer Banister, and Kirsten Heck are all headed to Omaha for the G-R Girls Wrestling team. The trio earned their spot on the big stage during Districts this past weekend in Bayard.

(Photo by Michele Heck) Lainey Fillmore, Jenifer Banister, and Kirsten Heck are all headed to Omaha for the G-R Girls Wrestling team. The trio earned their spot on the big stage during Districts this past weekend in Bayard.

Mustang trio earn tickets to Omaha

The three juniors on the Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team are headed to Omaha.Lainey Fillmore, Jenifer Banister, and Kirsten Heck all punched their ticket to the NSAA State Wrestling Tournament during Class B District competition this past weekend.For Fillmore, this will be her second straight...
(Photo by Michele Heck) The Gordon-Rushville Wrestling Girls Wrestling team took home the first place trophy from the Ainsworth Tournament on Friday, January 31. Those pictured include: (L-R) Stormy Tesch, Jenifer Banister, Kirsten Heck, Lainey Fillmore, Madyson DeHart-Harris, and Coach Jose Campos.

(Photo by Michele Heck) The Gordon-Rushville Wrestling Girls Wrestling team took home the first place trophy from the Ainsworth Tournament on Friday, January 31. Those pictured include: (L-R) Stormy Tesch, Jenifer Banister, Kirsten Heck, Lainey Fillmore, Madyson DeHart-Harris, and Coach Jose Campos.

With Heck leading the charge, G-R Girls bring home program’s first team title

A program first happened this past Friday, January 31 for the Gordon-Rushville Girls Wrestling team.The five young ladies that hit the mat for G-R were able to score enough team points to edge the West Holt Huskies for a first place finish as a team at the Ainsworth Tournament on Friday, January...
Hay Springs Girls Basketball Team

Hay Springs Girls Basketball Team

Hawks finish third at PANCO tourney

The ladies on the Hay Springs Girls Basketball team jumped with both feet for the Panhandle Athletic Conference Tournament this past week.The tournament was hosted by Crawford High School as the Hawks faced the Cowgirls from Cody-Kilgore first on Wednesday, January 22.The Cowgirls would start out...
(Photo by Bev Lee) Adam and Jennifer Young take a photo postgame with their son, Dylan Young, following his scoring of his 1,000th career point as a Hawk.

(Photo by Bev Lee) Adam and Jennifer Young take a photo postgame with their son, Dylan Young, following his scoring of his 1,000th career point as a Hawk.

Dylan Young scores 1,000th career point as Hawks finish as runner-ups at PANCO

What a week it was for the Hay Springs Boys Basketball team as they had a big week on the hardwood.The team jumped into the Panhandle Athletic Conference Tournament (PANCO) starting on Tuesday, January 21 with a showdown with Cody-Kilgore.The teams swayed back in forth in this one exchanging leads...
Lainey Fillmore, G-R Wrestling

Lainey Fillmore, G-R Wrestling

Fillmore, Banister earn top spot at Chadron in season opener

The 2024-25 Girls Wrestling season got started with a pair of gold medals for the Mustangs.The team traveled to Chadron High School to compete in a tournament with 16 teams from all classes.Juniors Lainey Fillmore and Jenifer Banister would both finish in first place in their weight classes to...
G-R Unified Bowling

G-R Unified Bowling

Unified Bowling begins 2024 season racking up the strikes

By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Unified Bowling team has began their 2024 season with several events over the past few weeks.It all began with a home dual against Alliance on Monday, October 28.The Mustangs would get the win in dominant fashion, 1,913 to 1,678.There were three teams who...
Photo by Chris Heiser

Photo by Chris Heiser

Hawks’ Mata makes waves at State XC

By Scott Bidroski Earlier in October, a trio of Hay Springs Junior High Cross Country runners made the trek to Omaha to participate in the Nebraska Junior High State Cross Country Meet.The athletes competed on October 12 at Walnut Creek Recreation Area.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Future is bright for the Hawks Volleyball team

By Scott Bidroski The 2024 Volleyball season has come to a close for the Hay Springs Hawks with a loss to the Shelton Bulldogs in the Class D2-8 District Final on Saturday, November 2.Even the team’s season ended before that earned ticket to State, the 2024 season was full of many successes.The...