Stories from Monday, January 14, 2019

McCOOK, Neb. — Like Bison drinking Red Bull, McCook’s girls were zooming around and scoring 16 points in less than four minutes Saturday afternoon. Suddenly, a 14-11 halftime lead was 30-13. A ball soon bounced off one Minden boy fan’s head while he scanned his phone — signaling that nobody knew were these Bison would hit next...

McCOOK, Neb. — Classifications of Nebraska schools and test scores were released by the Nebraska Department of Education, revealing a few surprises for McCook Public Schools. Rankings for Central Elementary, McCook Junior High and McCook Senior High, from the NDE’s classification system, AQUESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow ) are still pending review, from the initial “great” classification to the highest category, “excellent.” They are three of 90 schools in the state whose classifications are wavering between the next higher ranking, said MPS Superintendent, Grant Norgaard. ...

Construction is wrapping up at the new home for Lopez Service & Repair in McCook's industrial park just behind Valmont. Owners of the former Colorado based business, Luis and Maria Lopez, are targeting a pre-grand opening at the end of March with an open for business date of April 1. The repair shop will offer bumper to bumper automotive service, in addition to light-duty diesel and forklift repair...

Roger Scott SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Roger Scott, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2019) at the Sutherland Care Center. Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Scotty Lee Inman May 7, 1958 - Jan. 12, 2019 ALMA, Neb. — Scotty Lee Inman, 60, of Stamford, Neb., died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2019), at the Harlan County Hospital in Alma. He was born May 7, 1958, in Alma, to Harold C. and Lena M. (Leiding) Inman. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1976. ...

David L. Fischer Oct. 5, 1936 - Jan. 9, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — David L. Fischer, 82, of North Platte, formerly of Maywood, Neb., passed away Jan. 9, 2019, at Great Plains Health. He was born on a farm southwest of Curtis, Neb., on Oct. 5, 1936, to James and Leota “Ruth” (Kistler) Fischer...

Sharon Buffington  June 3, 1942 - Jan. 12, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — On June 3, 1942, Sharon Kay Hewitt was born at home in Palisade, Neb., to Clarence H. and Anna E. (Cunningham) Hewitt.  Sharon grew up and attended school in the Wauneta, Neb., area, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1961. She then went on to study at the McCook Beauty Academy. ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas City Community College, the fifth-ranked woman’s team in NJCCA Division 2, rolled to a 98-72 win over McCook Community College on Saturday. The Lady Indians stayed with the Blue Devils early on and trailed by a point after the first period 21-20, but the Kansas City defense clamped down during the second quarter, to fuel a 28-10 advantage on the way to a 49-30 halftime lead...

BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Dundy County-Stratton girls reached 11-1 with a 57-23 victory over Medicine Valley on Friday. They shook off their close loss at Hitchcock County on Tuesday. No individual stats were obtained for either team. The Broncos continue battling with just six players...

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — The Chase County Longhorns got 18 points from junor Mallie McNair and senior Taylor Williams scored 16 to lead a 62-32 trouncing of Gothenburg Friday evening. Chase County improved to 8-5 with a third straight win while getting ready for SPVA tournament play...

STAPLETON, Neb. — The roar of Maywood-Hayes Center’s girls was loud again throughout a 60-19 win over Arthur County Friday evening. Coach Kim Stengel’s team roared to a 22-1 lead, then surprisingly surrendered 12 points in the second period. They only got angry and permitted their hosts only six points following the halftime break — including their 13-0 fourth period...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Bison broke a tie just before halftime and went on to their C team 56-43 win over Ogallala on Thursday. Cole Cappel’s 21 points powered the Bison boys victory while Cameron Werkmeister was busy putting in another 14 points...

WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wauneta-Palisade boys dashed to their 10th victory this season, 59-40, over visiting Garden County Saturday night. Duncan Rector’s 23 points powered the offensive attack while teammate Ty Duvel pulled down 13 rebounds and senior Dennis Cavanaugh controlled another nine...

BERTRAND, Neb. — Prolific area scorers like Bryan Leslie and Yordi Gutierrez were busy again while leading their basketball teams to wins Friday night. At Bertrand, Leslie lit up the nets for 27 more points during Southwest’s 64-57 win over those host Vikings...

IMPERIAL, Neb. — Champion Trevor Peterson powered the Chase County wrestlers to second place overall at their 16-team home invitational on Saturday. The Longhorns’ 101.5 points finished behind only Ogallala’s 114. Peterson (24-2 record) won the 170-pound title with four first-period pins and a 4-2 final decision over Ogallala’s Brock Skinner (22-7)...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Cambridge girls are building momentum after two more dominant defensive performances during this past weekend. On Friday, they scored a 59-34 victory over Sutherland as sisters Chloe Craig (10 points) and Clare Craig (seven) earned high praise from other area media...

McCOOK, Neb. — There was simply too much Lovin and not enough affection from McCook’s home baskets in a 34-28 Whippet road win Saturday afternoon. The Bison fell behind 9-0 largely because senior Elijah Lovin had already started on his game-high 19 points for Minden...

HASTINGS, Neb. — McCook’s varsity girls controlled three quarters until the Hastings Tigers suddenly rallied for a 47-39 home win Friday evening. A 15-3 fourth period allowed the Tigers to reach 6-3 this season despite Bison senior Mackenzie Smith’s game-high 22 points...