Stories from Thursday, September 24, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — Finally! The bright lights of Weiland Field should help McCook bring tunnel vision into Friday’s home opener with district rival Lexington. “We need a home game so badly. We started summer camp July 20, so that’s nine weeks...the guys want to play on the hallowed grounds of Weiland Field,” coach Jeff Gross said...

With McCook in the midst of celebrating Heritage Days, this is a great opportunity to reflect on the influential heritage McCook has on a regular basis ... something that many of us take for granted. Last week, I was hanging out in front of the Senator George Norris State Historical Site, or as it is more commonly known, the Norris Home. No, I don’t normally just hang out at historical sites, but was scoping out the yard for a future project...

Letters of commendations were presented to four McCook City police officers by McCook City Police Chief Joel Smith on Sept. 16. Police officers Luke McGinley, from left, Eric Burke, Jake Metcalf and Sgt. Michael Jordan were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to save the life of a male subject. ...

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Southwest served 14 aces to go with sophomore Caylin Barnett’s 13 kills during a 25-17, 25-11, 25-20 sweep of Arapahoe Tuesday night. Barnett and freshman Bryn Lampe both served a team-best five aces while senior Haylee Adams (two), junior Bailey Oltmer and sophomore Bailey Truksa (one) joined in this fine array for the 8-5 Roughriders...

Results from week four of league action at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook as Diamond Vogel and Quality Irrigation continue to hold top team spots: Men’s Major Deveny Motors 61.5-58.5 Five Loners 61-59 Stockman’s Feed 58.5-61.5...

OGALLALA, Neb. — Senior Kaylie Puckett shot an 89 and medaled in 12th place for the McCook golfers at Tuesday’s Ogallala Invitational. The Bison climbed above middle of this 15-team pick into seventh place overall with 445. North Platte (317) earned a two-stroke title win over Scottsbluff (319) while other teams finished just above 400...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s JV volleyball girls are now 11-0 after finishing their home season with a 25-17, 25-19 triumph over visiting Cambridge on Tuesday. Coach Tara Peterman offered these insights: “The girls came out and played hard that first set. It was the best I have seen them move and play as a team in a few weeks. They had great energy coming out and it showed, which is something we have been lacking the last few games...

McCOOK, Neb. — Sophomore quarterback Adam Dugger ran for two touchdowns and threw a third in McCook JV’s 34-19 win over the Kearney High sophomores Monday night. Sophomore Cole Cappel caught the Dugger TD pass, while classmate Lucas Gomez-Wilson turned a punt return into six points...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Class A 20-win North Platte literally couldn’t shake the McCook Bison until Tuesday night’s final pitch. Senior Emma Kehler pitched seven brilliant innings, and her Bison defensive teammates helped preserve a 0-0 tie through seven innings...

McCOOK, Neb. — The blend has been smooth enough for both brothers and feisty tennis players to appreciate. McCook broke in two new doubles teams and five positions overall with only defending Class B champion Mason Michaelis at No. 2 singles. Yet the Bison are moving through September better than ever following their 8-1 varsity dual win over North Platte Tuesday afternoon...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High offered these COVID-19 directives for Friday night’s football game at Weiland Field. — Social distance when possible. Families may sit together, please keep six feet of distance between groups. — Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. (Please wear a mask when social distancing is not possible...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The public is invited to join in the McCook Heritage Days celebration as former U.S. Sen. and Nebraska Gov. Ben Nelson personally welcomes the public Saturday, 1 p.m. at the southeast entrance of McCook Public Library with the announcement of the future Birdella Nelson Technology Center...

McCOOK, Neb – The Heritage Days Grand Marshal joked, “You don’t have to be good, you just have to be old to get an award,” adding, “I love this community, it has so much to offer.” Dennis Berry was named the Heritage Days Grand Marshal during a mixer hosted by MNB Bank and taking place at the Keystone Business Center Wednesday evening. The award winners were announced from the balcony of the historic building, while attendees were able to social distance on Norris Avenue...

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook City firefighter was recognized for his work in applying for a grant that netted the department more than $150,000. Steve Yager, a six-and-half-year member of the McCook City Fire Department, researched what grants were available and eligibility requirements, City of McCook Fire Chief Marc Harpham said at the McCook City Council meeting Monday. ...