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Smith's Go-Ahead Three Lifts Eagles over Mary
Smith's Go-Ahead Three Lifts Eagles over Mary

Zach Smith nailed a go-ahead three-pointer with 9.5 seconds remaining and Chadron State's defense blocked two shots in the final seconds to emerge with an 83-82 win over the University of Mary. 

Broncos' resilience shines in win over Chiefs as Denver hits the bye at 9-2 and atop AFC

Broncos' resilience shines in win over Chiefs as Denver hits the bye at 9-2 and atop AFC

The Denver Broncos have shown resilience this season, highlighted by their 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Rhule, Huskers prepare for night game atmosphere in Happy Valley

Rhule, Huskers prepare for night game atmosphere in Happy Valley

If there's any other Big Ten atmosphere to rival Memorial, it's probably a white out night game at Beaver Stadium - where the Huskers will head this weekend to take on Penn State. 

Bobcats Finish Football Season with Road Win Over Wildcats

Bobcats Finish Football Season with Road Win Over Wildcats

CANTON, MO - Peru State Football capped its regular season with a high-powered 42–35 road victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday afternoon, fueled by explosive plays, timely defense, and a dominant day from running back Stacian Livingston.

Arceneaux and Donelson run for TDs to help Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

Arceneaux and Donelson run for TDs to help Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

Jonathan Arceneaux and Bryson Donelson each had a rushing touchdown and Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3.

Broncos beat Chiefs 22-19 on Lutz's last-second field goal, extending win streak to 8 games

Broncos beat Chiefs 22-19 on Lutz's last-second field goal, extending win streak to 8 games

The Denver Broncos have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Osburn's 27 lead Omaha past Southern Utah 90-85

Osburn's 27 lead Omaha past Southern Utah 90-85

Led by Tony Osburn's 27 points, the Omaha Mavericks defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 90-85 on Saturday.

November for Noah Tournament honors lives lost, gives back to local youth

November for Noah Tournament honors lives lost, gives back to local youth

The November for Noah Tournament returned to Scottsbluff today, honoring three lives lost and giving back to the next generation.

CSU Pueblo edges Chadron State in double overtime to claim RMAC title

CSU Pueblo edges Chadron State in double overtime to claim RMAC title

The Eagles will play in the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2012 when they travel to Pittsburg, Kan. Saturday to play the No. 4 Gorillas. 

WNCC drops a pair of games in Arizona over the weekend

WNCC drops a pair of games in Arizona over the weekend

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team finished off the EAC Classic in Thatcher, Arizona, dropping a pair of games over the weekend.

Fleming wins first state volleyball title since 2019

Fleming wins first state volleyball title since 2019

It has been five years, but the Fleming girls volleyball team is back on top in Class 1A.

Eagles notes: Chadron State loses sequel to West Texas

Eagles notes: Chadron State loses sequel to West Texas

Four Eagles scored in double figures and CSC shot 42 percent from the field, but West Texas A&M hit 21 threes and enjoyed a big advantage on the glass as the Buffaloes defeated the Eagles 118-83 on Saturday afternoon. 

Colorado sports notes: Cam Edwards cracks 1,000-yard mark, scores twice for UConn in 26-16 win over Air Force

Colorado sports notes: Cam Edwards cracks 1,000-yard mark, scores twice for UConn in 26-16 win over Air Force

Cam Edwards rushed for 165 yards, pushing him over 1,000 yards for the season, and UConn defeated Air Force 26-16. Edwards scored two touchdowns and finished the day with 1,031 yards.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 15

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 15

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 15

Second half surge carries Doane past Waldorf, to second win in 2025 season finale

Second half surge carries Doane past Waldorf, to second win in 2025 season finale

Trailing at halftime against a winless team, Doane scored touchdowns on three straight possessions in the second half to rally past Waldorf 27-17 in the final game of the 2025 season.

Pine Bluffs repeats as 1A nine-man champion with 48-0 win over Rocky Mountain

Pine Bluffs repeats as 1A nine-man champion with 48-0 win over Rocky Mountain

Pine Bluffs capped another dominant season Saturday in Laramie, winning its second straight 1A nine-man state title with a 48-0 victory over Rocky Mountain.

Hanover shuts out Linn in sectionals, sets up rematch with Axtell for state title berth

Hanover shuts out Linn in sectionals, sets up rematch with Axtell for state title berth

Hanover dominated school district rivals Linn 50-0 in the sectional round on Friday night, setting up a rematch with Axtell next week with a trip to the state championship game at stake. 

Youth basketball season tips off in Sidney with full gyms, 70-game slate

Youth basketball season tips off in Sidney with full gyms, 70-game slate

Youth basketball season opened Saturday in Sidney, with teams from across the region competing in weekly games through mid-December.

Peetz edges Otis 31-30 to advance to Colorado six-man semifinals

Peetz edges Otis 31-30 to advance to Colorado six-man semifinals

Peetz rallied in the final minute to beat Otis 31-30 and advance to the Colorado six-man football semifinals.

Sidney advances to first-ever title game in come-from-behind fashion

Sidney advances to first-ever title game in come-from-behind fashion

The Red Raiders beat Columbus Lakeview 28-24

Thomalla's 7 TDs leads Millard South to semifinal victory over Westside

Thomalla's 7 TDs leads Millard South to semifinal victory over Westside

OMAHA, Neb. — Millard South dominated the one team in the state that had the best chance to slow them down on Friday night.

Eagles notes: Chadon State drops opener to West Texas A&M

Eagles notes: Chadon State drops opener to West Texas A&M

After breaking a 2-2 tie, the West Texas A&M Buffaloes led the rest of the way while defeating the Chadron State College men's basketball team 98-76 in a non-conference game played in Canyon, Texas, on Friday, Nov 13.  

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets guard Christian Braun out indefinitely with left ankle sprain

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets guard Christian Braun out indefinitely with left ankle sprain

Denver Nuggets shooting guard Christian Braun is sidelined indefinitely after spraining his left ankle against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

No. 23 Creighton finds its offensive rhythm in 2nd half of 84-45 rout of Maryland Eastern Shore

No. 23 Creighton finds its offensive rhythm in 2nd half of 84-45 rout of Maryland Eastern Shore

Jasen Green and Blake Harper each scored 14 points to lead No. 23 Creighton in an 84-45 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore.

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 14

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 14

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 14

Garden County advances to first state football championship

Garden County advances to first state football championship

Top-seeded Garden County is headed to its first-ever state football championship after a 44-28 semifinal win over Stuart on Friday in Oshkosh.

Sidney advances to first state football championship game with win over Lakeview

Sidney advances to first state football championship game with win over Lakeview

Sidney is heading to Lincoln. The Red Raiders beat Lakeview 28-24 to reach the Class C1 state championship game for the first time in program history.

New subdivisions planned as Valentine looks to grow

New subdivisions planned as Valentine looks to grow

Valentine city leaders and developers are laying the groundwork for new growth.

2025 High School Football State Postseason: Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas preview, results

2025 High School Football State Postseason: Southeast Nebraska and Northern Kansas preview, results

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.

Longtime Columbus coach inducted into Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame

Longtime Columbus coach inducted into Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame

After more than five decades of coaching baseball in Nebraska, a Columbus man has been given one of the sport’s highest honors.

Valentine record-setting high jumper signs with North Dakota State

Valentine record-setting high jumper signs with North Dakota State

As a junior, Isaac Cronin cleared 6 feet, 10 inches at the state meet — a mark that not only tied the Nebraska Class C record but also ranked 28th in the nation last season.

All District Football Team Announced for Nebraska Class C-2 District 6

All District Football Team Announced for Nebraska Class C-2 District 6

Several area athletes are being recognized in Nebraska Class C-2 District 6.

WNCC women win third straight, topping CSU Club 82-39

WNCC women win third straight, topping CSU Club 82-39

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team put four in double figures as the Cougars won their third straight with an 82-39 win over the Colorado State University Club team Thursday evening at Cougar Palace.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern recap, Waldorf preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern recap, Waldorf preview

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson breaks down his team's strong finish against Northwestern, and outlines how meaningful a win against Waldorf in the season finale this weekend would be.

Chadron State heads to Oklahoma in Little's debut

Chadron State heads to Oklahoma in Little's debut

With new coach Jalen Little leading the way, the Chadron State College women's basketball team will open its season this Saturday and Sunday on the road by playing a double-header against Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

Colorado sports notes: Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Colorado sports notes: Paul DePodesta not afraid to take swings in order to turn around floundering Rockies

Paul DePodesta has a sense of autonomy as he takes the role of president of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies.

Big Red Buzz: Defense squeezes in during Emmett for Heisman week

Big Red Buzz: Defense squeezes in during Emmett for Heisman week

Benning advocates for multiple Huskers for all-conference honors

Eagles go five sets with Regis

Eagles go five sets with Regis

In a match that went the full five sets with two sets going to extra points, the Chadron State volleyball program came two points short on their home court against Regis, falling 27-29, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 16-14 on Tuesday night in Chadron.

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets extend winning streak to five with victory over Kings

Colorado sports notes: Nuggets extend winning streak to five with victory over Kings

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and had 15 rebounds, Jamal Murray added 23 points and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth game in a row, 122-108 over the Sacramento Kings.

College hoops roundup: No. 19 Gonzaga dominates 2nd half in 90-63 win over No. 23 Creighton

College hoops roundup: No. 19 Gonzaga dominates 2nd half in 90-63 win over No. 23 Creighton

Graham Ike had 20 points and 10 rebounds as No. 19 Gonzaga smothered No. 23 Creighton in the second half of a 90-63 victory.

Cougar notes: WNCC captures first win by beating EWC 81-78

Cougar notes: WNCC captures first win by beating EWC 81-78

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team captured their first win of the season, holding Eastern Wyoming College to just seven points in the final six minutes to earn the 81-78 win Tuesday night in Torrington, Wyoming.

From NFL to MLB: Paul DePodesta's surprising return to baseball with the Rockies

From NFL to MLB: Paul DePodesta's surprising return to baseball with the Rockies

Paul DePodesta made a surprising return to baseball as the Colorado Rockies' head of baseball operations.

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

Kearney High’s Brandon Cool retires after 25 seasons leading bearcat football

After 25 years and a state championship, the Bearcats’ longtime leader says it’s the right time to step aside.

Brandon Cool retires as Kearney High football coach after 25 seasons

Brandon Cool retires as Kearney High football coach after 25 seasons

Head coach Brandon Cool telling his team on Monday afternoon he's retiring from the program after a quarter century.

Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game

Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton recently underwent surgery for testicular cancer.

Eagles notes: Chadron State in top 25 for first time since 2013

Eagles notes: Chadron State in top 25 for first time since 2013

For the first time this season, Chadron State broke into the top 25 of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll, marking the first time in over 12 years the Eagles have been included. 

Beatrice school board member Marissa Centeno submits resignation from board

Beatrice school board member Marissa Centeno submits resignation from board

The Beatrice School Board now has an open seat.

Scottsbluff’s Hoxworth hired as NSAA assistant director

Scottsbluff’s Hoxworth hired as NSAA assistant director

Scottsbluff Activities Director Dave Hoxworth has been hired as an NSAA assistant director.

NCN to televise Omaha Westside vs. Millard South, battle of Class A powerhouses

NCN to televise Omaha Westside vs. Millard South, battle of Class A powerhouses

The biggest high school football game of the season is coming to News Channel Nebraska.

2025 Nebraska Volleyball State Championships: Freeman, Milford, Norris all earn state titles

2025 Nebraska Volleyball State Championships: Freeman, Milford, Norris all earn state titles

Congratulations to the three schools from the southeastern part of Nebraska that captured state titles at the 2025 NSAA Volleyball State Championships this weekend in Lincoln: Freeman (C2), Milford (C1) and Norris (B)!

Pine Bluffs finishes fourth at Wyoming Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament

Pine Bluffs finishes fourth at Wyoming Class 2A State Volleyball Tournament

Pine Bluffs volleyball closed its season with a fourth place finish at the Class 2A Wyoming State Tournament on Saturday.

Local teams ready for state as CHSAA releases volleyball tournament brackets

Local teams ready for state as CHSAA releases volleyball tournament brackets

Merino, Fleming, Holyoke, Yuma, Sedgwick County, Caliche and Sterling are all headed to the Denver Coliseum this week to chase a state title.

Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Brindley scores in OT, MacKinnon has 2 goals and 3 assists as Avalanche beat Canucks 5-4

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4.

Jorgensen scores 25 in Colorado State's 97-74 victory against Omaha

Jorgensen scores 25 in Colorado State's 97-74 victory against Omaha

Led by Kyle Jorgensen's 25 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Omaha Mavericks 97-74.

WNCC women put four in double figures in win over LCCC

WNCC women put four in double figures in win over LCCC

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team put four players in double figures and held Laramie County Community College to just 11 points in the second and third quarter in registering a 71-55 win Sunday afternoon at Cougar Palace.

Yee’s overtime kick lifts Chadron State past Western Colorado, sets up RMAC title showdown

Yee’s overtime kick lifts Chadron State past Western Colorado, sets up RMAC title showdown

Chadron State senior Wilson Yee kicked a 47-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Eagles past Western Colorado 27-24, setting up a winner-take-all RMAC title showdown next week at CSU Pueblo.

Casper downs Central Wyoming for Region IX title

Casper downs Central Wyoming for Region IX title

The Casper College and Central Wyoming College volleyball teams both had one goal in mind: earn a trip to the NJCAA national tournament that begins November 19 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

STATE CHAMPIONS: Norris goes back to back after four set win over Elkhorn North

STATE CHAMPIONS: Norris goes back to back after four set win over Elkhorn North

The Norris Titans have gone back to back as state champions in Class B. 

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 6th triple-double in 9 games as Nuggets beat Pacers 117-100

Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his sixth triple-double in nine games this season, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 117-100.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 8

STATE CHAMPIONS: Freeman wins C-2 title with four set win over LCC

STATE CHAMPIONS: Freeman wins C-2 title with four set win over LCC

The Freeman Falcons are state champions!

Hanover annihilates Burlingame, advances to sectional round of 2025 Kansas DII football playoffs

Hanover annihilates Burlingame, advances to sectional round of 2025 Kansas DII football playoffs

Hanover is one of the final eight teams standing in the 2025 Kansas DII football postseason field after defeating Burlingame in the Wildcats' second straight dominant performance.

Red Raiders Roll Past Fort Calhoun, Advance to Semifinals

Red Raiders Roll Past Fort Calhoun, Advance to Semifinals

The Sidney Red Raiders are headed back to the Class C-1 state semifinals for the third straight year after rolling past Fort Calhoun, 46–16, Friday afternoon at Weymouth Field.

Leyton finishes season in the D6 quarterfinals

Leyton finishes season in the D6 quarterfinals

The Stuart Broncos are heading back to the D6 football semifinals for the second straight year after forcing five turnovers and holding off Leyton in a 31-25 quarterfinal victory Friday afternoon.

Late rallies hurt Eagle volleyball against Mesa

Late rallies hurt Eagle volleyball against Mesa

Chadron State fell victim to some late-in-the-set scoring runs by Colorado Mesa, which came from behind in the final two sets to earn a sweep over the Eagles – 25-12, 25-23, 26-24 – in Brownson Arena in Grand Junction Friday night.