Stories from Monday, May 20, 2024

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook High No. 1 singles player Izzy Clause has set the state tone with an 8-0 opening sweep of Ainsley Foltz from Gretna East in Class B first-round tennis action at Woods Tennis Center today. Clause raised her record to 36-5 and as the No. 7 seed will meet No. 10 Addison Demuth from Hastings St. Cecilia later today...

LINCOLN, Neb. —Just like their East-West showdown last month, McCook High's girls and Grand Island Central Catholic are tied for a high place as Monday's Class B state tennis tournament draws near conclusion. The Bison are eight points behind 'B' leading team Elkhorn North which totaled 36 today. Yet McCook will send four players to the courts Tuesday morning for great shots at scoring more big points.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Quentin Terry's sixth-inning RBI single gave the McCook National Bank Seniors a 6-5 win over North Platte in their Legion baseball season opener on Sunday. The Seniors preserved this lead but game two was controlled by North Platte for a 7-1 victory and doubleheader split...

The McCook YMCA Swim Team would like to announce a special Swim Clinic on Saturday, May 25, for swimmers looking to improve their technique. We are excited to welcome Kyle Trelka as our clinician. Kyle swam at Division I Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and there was 2-time co-captian and the team MVP as a senior. ...

OMAHA, Neb. — All the Class D area boys results from Nebraska State track and field competition at Burke Stadium last weekend. Top eight placers in each event earn state medals: CHAMPS and MEDALISTS Friday 3200 meters: 1. Carson Trompke, Cambridge, 9:57.21; 2. J. Swanson, Nebraska Christian, 10:15.59; 3. Kael Garrett, Medicine Valley, 10:25.8...

HOBBS, N.M. – The season for two McCook Community College golfers came to a close Friday at the final round of the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship. The tournament was also the last one for MCC Coach Tyler Coach, who is stepping down from coaching duties at MCC...

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners discusses potential armor coating projects during their regular meeting Monday morning. Recognizing the pressing need for road maintenance across the county, the board focused on prioritizing specific routes for attention. These included a road from Bartley north to County Road 726, another from Bartley to the Lebanon city limits, and Drive 403 south of Lebanon...