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(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Junior Kynsleigh Krebs (left) and sophomore Brittney Dehning (right) have been tearing up Panhandle courses and pacing their team to four team championships this season. This past week, Krebs placed first and second in her two races with Dehning placing second and third respectively.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Junior Kynsleigh Krebs (left) and sophomore Brittney Dehning (right) have been tearing up Panhandle courses and pacing their team to four team championships this season. This past week, Krebs placed first and second in her two races with Dehning placing second and third respectively.

Krebs wins at Bridgeport, Girl’s XC team brings home two gold medals

A pair of events were on the schedule for the Gordon-Rushville Cross Country team this week as they competed in Bridgeport and Alliance.The Mustangs first took on the Run the Rocks event on Tuesday, September 15 in Bridgeport.And for the first time this season, a Mustang broke through and earned a...
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) It’s all smiles for the Hawk Volleyball team following their win over Bayard and the reaching of the 1,000 dig milestone by senior Kya Binger. Binger collected 8 digs to surpass the monumental defensive statistic.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) It’s all smiles for the Hawk Volleyball team following their win over Bayard and the reaching of the 1,000 dig milestone by senior Kya Binger. Binger collected 8 digs to surpass the monumental defensive statistic.

Binger collects 1,000th dig in win over Bayard

Hay Springs senior Kya Binger added quite the feather to her cap this past week in a trio of wins for the Hawks.In set one of the match against Bayard on Thursday, September 17, Binger picked up her 1,000th career dig as a Hawk.Binger has played in a career 251 sets so far as a Hawk and has amassed...
(Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer) G-R senior Trevyn Younkin takes the handoff from sophomore QB Khai Janssen. Younkin's 26 yard run scored the decisive touchdown to propel the Mustangs to a week three victory on the gridiron.

(Photo by Morgan Meisenheimer) G-R senior Trevyn Younkin takes the handoff from sophomore QB Khai Janssen. Younkin's 26 yard run scored the decisive touchdown to propel the Mustangs to a week three victory on the gridiron.

Younkin’s scamper seals first 8-man victory for G-R

By Scott Bidroski Week three of the football season was upon the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs as they welcomed in the Bayard Tigers for a 8-Man Western Trails Conference showdown.The Tigers put their 2-1 record on the line against the 0-2 Mustangs on Friday, September 11.In the first quarter under the...
Photo by Chris Heiser Sophomore Grace Freeseman digs a shot from the Bayard Tigers during their match on Friday, September 11.

Photo by Chris Heiser Sophomore Grace Freeseman digs a shot from the Bayard Tigers during their match on Friday, September 11.

Mustang VB downs Hyannis for first win of 2026 season

By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Volleyball team returned home for a trio of matches this past week as they continue their season.The Mustangs came into the action at 0-4 and were looking for their first win of the season.Up first was Western Trails Conference foe, Bayard.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Hawks senior Tripp Buettner lunges forward for more yards against Stuart. Buettner finished his day with 76 yards rushing to lead the Hawks.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Hawks senior Tripp Buettner lunges forward for more yards against Stuart. Buettner finished his day with 76 yards rushing to lead the Hawks.

Broncos too much for Hawks as they fall 44-14

By Scott Bidroski In week three of the 2026 season, the Hay Springs Hawks welcomed in the Stuart Broncos for a match-up on Thursday, Sept. 10.The Broncos stood at 2-0 on the season and ranked 4th in the 6-Man rankings.Stuart flexed their muscles in this one unfortunately for the Hawks, as they took...
(Photo by Chris Heiser) Senior Jackson Roffers goes out strong at the Chadron Invite on Friday, September 11 for the Mustang XC team.

(Photo by Chris Heiser) Senior Jackson Roffers goes out strong at the Chadron Invite on Friday, September 11 for the Mustang XC team.

Mustangs run hard at hilly CSC course

The Gordon-Rushville Cross Country squad made the short trip to Chadron State College this past Friday, September 11 to take on a tough, hilly course at the campus.When the dust settled through the hills, the G-R Girls shined amongst the field, finishing in second place as a team.Results were as...
Photo by Scott Bidroski Senior Reese Varvel fires a shot against the Stuart Broncos on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Hawks would hold off the pesky Broncos with a five set win.

Photo by Scott Bidroski Senior Reese Varvel fires a shot against the Stuart Broncos on Thursday, Sept. 10. The Hawks would hold off the pesky Broncos with a five set win.

Hawks Volleyball topples Stuart, Hyannis to push to 7 wins

By Scott Bidroski Another busy week on the hardwood for the Hawks Volleyball team has come to close and the team has stacked more wins to their record.Up first were the Stuart Broncos on Thursday, Sept. 10.
(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell releases the shot during the Shot Put.

(Photo by Scott Bidroski) Sophomore Mikaylee Campbell releases the shot during the Shot Put.

Mustangs make mark at Mitchell Invite

The Gordon-Rushville Mustang Track and Field team dove into the loaded Mitchell Invite this past week to test their times and marks.Seventeen teams from Nebraska and Wyoming were in attendance as G-R faced off with some of the best in the Panhandle in the oval.Junior Rarity Cournoyer led the charge...
(Photo by Jessie Anderson) Freshman Tabby Schiaffo rounds the corner during the Mitchell Invite on Thursday, April 9.

(Photo by Jessie Anderson) Freshman Tabby Schiaffo rounds the corner during the Mitchell Invite on Thursday, April 9.

Hawks hit the track in Mitchell and Edgemont

A trip to Mitchell, Neb. and Edgemont, S.D. were on the agenda for the Hawks Track and Field team as they stayed busy in the nice April weather.On Thursday, April 9, sights were set on Mitchell to start off the action.Senior Parker Wellnitz was the top individual finisher for the Hawks on the day...
(Courtesy Photo) Brayzee Rawles earned the top spot in her bracket at the 2026 Black Hills National Tournament.

(Courtesy Photo) Brayzee Rawles earned the top spot in her bracket at the 2026 Black Hills National Tournament.

Mustang wrestlers have yet another successful weekend on the mats

Local youth and adult wrestling enthusiasts alike found some success on the mats recently.Many residents of Sheridan County traveled to the Black Hills National Tournament which was held on April 4 and 5.When the dust settled on the big tournament, two young ladies from Sheridan County were...