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Sidney tailgate to feature free food, drinks, live music and giveaways in Lincoln
Sidney tailgate to feature free food, drinks, live music and giveaways in Lincoln

Sidney fans are invited to a tailgate party on Monday in Lincoln’s Haymarket. Join other fans at The Tavern on the Square at 6 p.m. ahead of Tuesday’s Class C1 title game.

8-man, 6-man championship matchups set for CHSAA state finals

8-man, 6-man championship matchups set for CHSAA state finals

Idalia vs. Stratton (6-man) and Akron vs. Haxtun (8-man) will battle for state championships Friday, Nov. 28 at the CSU ThunderBowl in Pueblo.

Nevada hangs on to beat Wyoming 13-7 on day Cowboys retire Josh Allen's number

Nevada hangs on to beat Wyoming 13-7 on day Cowboys retire Josh Allen's number

Carter Jones threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Carpenter and Joe McFadden kicked two field goals before Nevada stopped Wyoming at the goal line in the final seconds for a 13-7 on a Saturday when the Cowboys retired Josh Allen’s number.

Colorado sports news: Former players donate bronze statue of late Colorado coach Bill McCartney, located on practice field

Colorado sports news: Former players donate bronze statue of late Colorado coach Bill McCartney, located on practice field

A bronze statue of the late Colorado football coach Bill McCartney stands on the side of the practice field and in the shadow of Folsom Field.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 22

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 22

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 22

Fairbury very likely to move to 8-man football ahead of 2026 season

Fairbury very likely to move to 8-man football ahead of 2026 season

Low participation numbers forced Fairbury to forgo playing junior varsity football this fall, and those low numbers will likely be what prompts the Jeffs to move from 11-man to 8-man football starting next year.

Hanover ends Axtell's state title streak, books first trip to state championship game since 2020

Hanover ends Axtell's state title streak, books first trip to state championship game since 2020

Hanover outlasted Axtell 34-24 in the sub-state round of the Kansas 8-man football postseason, ending the Eagles' streak of four straight state championships and sending the Wildcats to the title game for the first time since 2020. 

Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109

Jokic scores 34, Nuggets beat Rockets 112-109

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109.

WNCC falls to No. 15 CSI

WNCC falls to No. 15 CSI

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team put three in double figures led by Isaiah St. Preux with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars fell 99-81 to No. 15 College of Southern Idaho Friday at the LCCC Classic.

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 21

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 21

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 21

Mackinnon’s six 3s ignite LSU's blowout of Omaha 99-73

Mackinnon’s six 3s ignite LSU's blowout of Omaha 99-73

LSU rolled past Omaha 99-73 on Thursday as Max Mackinnon hit six 3s and scored 22 points to spark an offense that controlled the game.

Garden County defeats Southwest 41-22 for first state football championship

Garden County defeats Southwest 41-22 for first state football championship

History made in Kearney: Garden County closes out a perfect season with a 41-22 win over Southwest to claim its first-ever Class D6 state football championship.

Garden County, Southwest aim for first state football title

Garden County, Southwest aim for first state football title

The 6-man final will feature first time participants Garden County (11-0) and Southwest (11-0) with the game televised on News Channel Nebraska and airing on Sidney radio station 987 The Big Boy.

Broncos are winning despite a sputtering offense and leading the league in penalties

Broncos are winning despite a sputtering offense and leading the league in penalties

The Denver Broncos have an impressive defense and a 9-2 record this year. They're on track for an NFL-record 76 sacks and lead the AFC heading into their bye.

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Waldorf Recap, 2025 Season Review

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Waldorf Recap, 2025 Season Review

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson recaps his team's victory over Waldorf, highlights the four players who were named All-GPAC, and outlines what's up next as the offseason begins.

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. 

WNCC falls to Casper in overtime

WNCC falls to Casper in overtime

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team led for much of the final three quarters, but it was a Casper College 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left in overtime that gave the 22nd-ranked T-Birds the 69-65 overtime win Tuesday evening.

Eagles Notes: Nelson Wins Special Teams POTW

Eagles Notes: Nelson Wins Special Teams POTW

Redshirt sophomore Chase Nelson created a game-changing play in the return game last Saturday and has been rewarded with the first RMAC weekly honor of his career. 

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.

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.