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Chadron State stays perfect in RMAC play with 35-10 win over South Dakota Mines
Chadron State stays perfect in RMAC play with 35-10 win over South Dakota Mines

Chadron State took down South Dakota Mines 35-10 in Rapid City to stay perfect in RMAC play and reclaim the Eagle-Rock Trophy.

Red Raiders Advance to Quarterfinals with 21-14 Win Over Pierce

Red Raiders Advance to Quarterfinals with 21-14 Win Over Pierce

The Class C-1 first round matchup between the #14-seed Pierce Bluejays (6-3) and #3-seed Sidney Red Raiders (9-0) lived up to its billing as a battle of strengths — Pierce’s powerful rushing attack against Sidney’s stingy defense.

Cougar notes: WNCC women hold on to down Colorado Northwestern

Cougar notes: WNCC women hold on to down Colorado Northwestern

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team was outscored in the fourth quarter 28-19 by Colorado Northwestern Community College, but hit clutch free throws down the stretch to earn the 61-56 win Friday in the Cougar Classic.

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 31

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 31

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 31

Potter-Dix falls to S.E.M. in NSAA D6 playoffs

Potter-Dix falls to S.E.M. in NSAA D6 playoffs

The Potter-Dix football team has wrapped up their season following a loss to Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Friday afternoon.

Through hailmary, two-point conversion Gretna stuns Norris 46-45

Through hailmary, two-point conversion Gretna stuns Norris 46-45

In one of the most stunning finishes of the 2025 NSAA High School Football season, the Norris Titans fell to the Gretna Dragons 46-45 on Friday night. 

Ashland-Greenwood airs it out in first round rout

Ashland-Greenwood airs it out in first round rout

Derek Tonjes tied the Class C1 record for touchdown passes in a playoff game in the Bluejays' 47-13 win over Chadron

Eagles Snap Streak, Smash Yellow Jackets

Eagles Snap Streak, Smash Yellow Jackets

Chadron State volleyball snapped an eight-game losing streak in rousing fashion with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-15 straight sets win over Black Hills State as part of the RMAC Power Pod on Saturday at the Chicoine Center.

Colorado sports notes: Martin Necas shines with 3 points in Avalanche's 4-2 win over Golden Knights

Colorado sports notes: Martin Necas shines with 3 points in Avalanche's 4-2 win over Golden Knights

Martin Necas celebrated his new contract with a goal and two assists, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2.

Leyton dominates Pawnee City 63-14 to advance in D6 Playoffs

Leyton dominates Pawnee City 63-14 to advance in D6 Playoffs

Leyton rolled to a 63-14 win over Pawnee City in Friday’s Class D6 playoff opener. The Warriors scored on every possession and move on to face Stuart in next week’s quarterfinals.

Grand Island removes interim tag, officially names Jeff McQuinn head football coach

Grand Island removes interim tag, officially names Jeff McQuinn head football coach

Grand Island Senior High is officially moving forward with Jeff McQuinn as the head of the school’s football program.

Omaha Supernovas Reveal Full 2026 Schedule, Host San Diego in Jan. 8 Home Opener

Omaha Supernovas Reveal Full 2026 Schedule, Host San Diego in Jan. 8 Home Opener

OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas, the world’s leading volleyball franchise, have officially announced their 28-match schedule for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season.

Leigh school board votes 9-0 to end co-op with Clarkson after emotional board meeting

Leigh school board votes 9-0 to end co-op with Clarkson after emotional board meeting

Two Northeast Nebraska schools that have joined together for activities for years are now headed in separate directions.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff recap, Morningside preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff recap, Morningside preview

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson breaks down the game against Briar Cliff, previews this weekend's matchup against Morningside, and showcases the players who will be honored on Senior Day.

Colorado sports notes: Denver Broncos defense faces a shake-up. Pat Surtain II is out, Dre Greenlaw is back

Colorado sports notes: Denver Broncos defense faces a shake-up. Pat Surtain II is out, Dre Greenlaw is back

The Denver Broncos face a challenge as they lose cornerback Pat Surtain II to injury but gain linebacker Dre Greenlaw back in the lineup. Surtain is out with a strained pectoral muscle.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 30

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 30

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 30

No. 23 Creighton is entering the season with lots of new faces and the same high expectations

No. 23 Creighton is entering the season with lots of new faces and the same high expectations

Creighton coach Greg McDermott and his staff undertook a major roster makeover with the departures of last season’s top four scorers.

Big Red Buzz: Does Emmett Johnson make blockers 'always right?'

Big Red Buzz: Does Emmett Johnson make blockers 'always right?'

Benning said Johnson is evidence that running backs are developing at Nebraska

2025 High School Football State Postseason Primer: Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas

2025 High School Football State Postseason Primer: Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas

Get ready for the 2025 high school football postseason with a roundup of all 12 schools from Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas that qualified for the playoffs this season.

Big Red Buzz: Rhule finds a home at Nebraska

Big Red Buzz: Rhule finds a home at Nebraska

Damon Benning is guest on special House Rhules podcast

Garden County hosts St. Mary’s in volleyball district final Saturday

Garden County hosts St. Mary’s in volleyball district final Saturday

Garden County hosts St. Mary’s in the D2-6 District Final on Saturday at 1 p.m. MT in Oshkosh. Catch the match - and Friday’s Garden County football playoff game vs. Crawford at 5 p.m. - live on 987 The Big Boy and thebigboy987.com.

WNCC volleyball team falls to No. 4 NJC

WNCC volleyball team falls to No. 4 NJC

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team wrapped up the regular season falling to No. 4 Northeastern Junior College 25-11, 25-18, 25-16 Wednesday in Sterling, Colorado.

Battle Creek advances to District Final after reverse sweep of Wayne

Battle Creek advances to District Final after reverse sweep of Wayne

With Halloween just around the corner, the Battle Creek Bravettes fit into the theme, coming back from the dead in Wednesday night's Sub-District Final win over Wayne in five sets (15-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 15-10)

Colorado sports notes: The Broncos' new 41-year-old tight end, Marcedes Lewis, is already impressing teammates

Colorado sports notes: The Broncos' new 41-year-old tight end, Marcedes Lewis, is already impressing teammates

The Denver Broncos have signed 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis. He could be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 29

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 29

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 29

Lourdes CC Volleyball Team Advances to District Finals with Sweep of H-TR-S

Lourdes CC Volleyball Team Advances to District Finals with Sweep of H-TR-S

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer Titans traveled to Nebraska City Tuesday night to take on the Lourdes Central Catholic Knights in the Class D1-1 Subdistrict final.

Cougar notes: WNCC men’s basketball return eight from last year

Cougar notes: WNCC men’s basketball return eight from last year

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team will get the season started on Halloween and the team couldn’t be happier.

Deion Sanders: Colorado must 'flush the darn toilet' after 53-7 loss at Utah

Deion Sanders: Colorado must 'flush the darn toilet' after 53-7 loss at Utah

Deion Sanders has been pushing and motivating his team after a 53-7 loss to Utah.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 28

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 28

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 28

Garden County makes their second straight District Final

Garden County makes their second straight District Final

Garden County looks to make their second straight District Final appearance in D2 Volleyball after a 3-0 set win over Potter-Dix to capture the D2-11 Sub-District Championship.

Kearney High names Jake Redman as head softball coach

Kearney High names Jake Redman as head softball coach

Kearney Public Schools announcing that Jake Redman has been named head softball coach.

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders focused on rebounding from Colorado's loss, not coaching future after health concerns

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders focused on rebounding from Colorado's loss, not coaching future after health concerns

Deion Sanders is focused on bouncing back from Colorado's recent loss at Utah, not what the future might hold after recent health concerns.

Sidney reserve Volleyball Team finishes season undefeated

Sidney reserve Volleyball Team finishes season undefeated

The Sidney High School Reserve Volleyball Team finished the season undefeated with a 17-0 record. Fifteen of the 17 wins were in straight sets.

Sidney and Leyton schools announce early dismissal Friday for state football playoff games

Sidney and Leyton schools announce early dismissal Friday for state football playoff games

Both Sidney and Leyton schools will dismiss early Friday so students and fans can cheer on their teams in the opening round of the NSAA state football playoffs.

Athletes from Crete, Beatrice compete at 2025 Nebraska Boys Tennis State Championships

Athletes from Crete, Beatrice compete at 2025 Nebraska Boys Tennis State Championships

Both Crete and Beatrice had one representative – either an individual or a pair – in all four events at the 2025 Nebraska Boys Tennis State Championships last week.

2025 Southeast Nebraska Cross Country State Roundup: McCool Junction girls Class D champs, three other schools finish in top five

2025 Southeast Nebraska Cross Country State Roundup: McCool Junction girls Class D champs, three other schools finish in top five

66 athletes from a total of 15 teams competed at the 2025 Nebraska Cross Country State Championships, with the McCool Junction girls claiming their second straight team title.

Auburn Runs Away with 54-14 Win in Nebraska City

Auburn Runs Away with 54-14 Win in Nebraska City

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - On a chilly and misty Friday night in Nebraska City, the Auburn Bulldogs rode their rushing attack to a 54-14 win over the host Nebraska City Pioneers, as heard on B103.

Colorado sports notes: Bo Nix and rookies lead Broncos to 44-24 victory over Cowboys, extending home win streak to 9

Colorado sports notes: Bo Nix and rookies lead Broncos to 44-24 victory over Cowboys, extending home win streak to 9

Bo Nix threw for four touchdowns, rookie R.J. Harvey scored three times and the Denver Broncos routed the Dallas Cowboys 44-24.

Eagles notes: Chadron State women take 12th, men 13th at RMAC XC

Eagles notes: Chadron State women take 12th, men 13th at RMAC XC

Seniors Nate Mann and Lydia Peters were the first across the line for the Chadron State men's and women's cross country teams as the Eagle women placed 12th at the RMAC Cross Country Championships while the men's team placed 13th.

Colorado sports notes: Morgan Geekie's hustle goal helps Bruins beat Avalanche 3-2 to halt 6-game skid

Colorado sports notes: Morgan Geekie's hustle goal helps Bruins beat Avalanche 3-2 to halt 6-game skid

Morgan Geekie hustled to a loose puck behind the net, collected it and slipped it inside the left post with 4.5 seconds left in the second period and the Boston Bruins snapped their six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Colorado on Saturday.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 25

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 25

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 25

Wayne State runs all over ninth-ranked Minnesota State

Wayne State runs all over ninth-ranked Minnesota State

The Wildcats rushed for 388 yds in their

WNCC volleyball down Trinidad on sophomore day

WNCC volleyball down Trinidad on sophomore day

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball dropped the first set and then responded by taking the next three in earning the 22-25, 25-22, 25-13, 25-18 conference win over Trinidad State College Friday at Cougar Palace on sophomore night.

Postseason football brackets: Sidney lands No. 3 seed, will host Pierce to open Class C1 playoffs

Postseason football brackets: Sidney lands No. 3 seed, will host Pierce to open Class C1 playoffs

Sidney grabs the No. 3 seed in Class C1 and opens at home vs. Pierce on Oct. 31.

Colorado sports notes: Stephen Curry's heroics overshadow Aaron Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win

Colorado sports notes: Stephen Curry's heroics overshadow Aaron Gordon's 50-point night in Warriors' OT win

Stephen Curry has once again stolen the spotlight in a thrilling game against the Denver Nuggets.

Sidney Dominates Chadron 38-14 to Finish 9-0

Sidney Dominates Chadron 38-14 to Finish 9-0

he Sidney Red Raiders capped off another undefeated regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating the Chadron Cardinals 38-14 to claim the Class C1-7 District title for the second straight year.

Cedar Catholic wraps up unbeaten regular season

Cedar Catholic wraps up unbeaten regular season

The Trojans beat third-ranked Norfolk Catholic 27-7

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 24

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 24

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 24

Braves End Season on High Note

Braves End Season on High Note

BATTLE CREEK - The future is bright for the young Braves, capping off their season with a 53-0 drubbing of Ponca Friday night.

Potter-Dix shuts out South Platte 51-0

Potter-Dix shuts out South Platte 51-0

Potter-Dix closed the regular season with a 51-0 shutout of South Platte behind four touchdowns from senior Landon Gasseling.

Chase County shines at NSAA State Cross Country Championships

Chase County shines at NSAA State Cross Country Championships

Chase County girls claimed a team title, and Gering’s Axton Stone, Perkins County’s Elijah Goodell, and Gordon-Rushville’s Rarity Cournoyer all medaled.

Scout Bell finishes first for Gothenburg as Swedes finish fifth at state cross country

Scout Bell finishes first for Gothenburg as Swedes finish fifth at state cross country

Gothenburg sophomore Scout Bell claimed the Class C girls state championship Friday at the NSAA State Cross Country Meet in Kearney.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty recap, Briar Cliff preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty recap, Briar Cliff preview

Doane football coach Jonathan Johnson says limiting explosive plays and improving on third downs will be critical as the Tigers enter their final stretch of games in the 2025 campaign.

Eagles Take Advantage of Irish Mistakes in 57-30 Win

Eagles Take Advantage of Irish Mistakes in 57-30 Win

JOHNSON, NE - The Johnson-Brock Eagles started postseason play with a 57-30 win over the North Platte St. Patrick's Irish on Thursday in the Class D1 football tournament, as heard on B103.

Strong Fourth Quarter from Lourdes CC Leaves Guardian Angels CC Feeling Blue

Strong Fourth Quarter from Lourdes CC Leaves Guardian Angels CC Feeling Blue

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - After a tight three quarters of play, the Lourdes Central Catholic Knights put together a solid final frame to pull away and grab a 43-12 win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic in the opening round of the Class D1 football playoffs

WNCC volleyball team sweeps Otero for 13th win

WNCC volleyball team sweeps Otero for 13th win

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team pounded down 42 kills and hit .248 as the Cougars swept past Otero College 25-12, 25-22, 25-12 in claiming a conference win Thursday night at Cougar Palace.

Pierce beats Norfolk Catholic to claim fifth straight Mid-State Conference title, GACC takes third

Pierce beats Norfolk Catholic to claim fifth straight Mid-State Conference title, GACC takes third

For the fifth straight year, the Pierce Bluejays are queens of the Mid-State Conference, while the GACC Bluejays took home third place

#10 Thayer Central coasts past #23 Perkins County in first round of 2025 D1 football playoffs

#10 Thayer Central coasts past #23 Perkins County in first round of 2025 D1 football playoffs

#10 Thayer Central unlocked its offense in the middle stages of the contest and coasted past #23 Perkins County in the first round of the 2025 D1 postseason

#13 BDS beaten by #20 Burwell in first round of 2025 D2 football postseason

#13 BDS beaten by #20 Burwell in first round of 2025 D2 football postseason

#20 Burwell seized control of the game with a stout third quarter performance and defeated #13 BDS 49-30 in the first round of the 2025 D2 football playoffs on Thursday afternoon.

Former Broncos running back Javonte Williams aims to top Denver in his return

Former Broncos running back Javonte Williams aims to top Denver in his return

Former Broncos running back Javonte Williams aims to top Denver in his return

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 23

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 23

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 23

Bridgeport opens D-1 playoff run with 48-26 win over Clarkson/Leigh

Bridgeport opens D-1 playoff run with 48-26 win over Clarkson/Leigh

Bridgeport bulldozed their was to a 48-26 win over Clarkson/Leigh to open the Class D1 playoffs Thursday afternoon.

Big Red Buzz: Bad loss stirs up self awareness

Big Red Buzz: Bad loss stirs up self awareness

Benning says Husker offense close - warts and all

Kearney hosting Nebraska high school state cross country championships on Friday

Kearney hosting Nebraska high school state cross country championships on Friday

The 66th NSAA boys state cross country championships and 46th girls edition take their place in the championship rotation on Friday, October 24 at the Kearney Country Club.

Nebraska School Activities Association announces 2025-26 Believers & Achievers

Nebraska School Activities Association announces 2025-26 Believers & Achievers

The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) announced the 2025-26 Believers & Achievers.