Stories from Thursday, October 15, 2020

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — McCook’s volleyball girls got a hand-le on trouble and sent it blastling down to the Broken Bow court Tuesday night. Coach Audrey Feeney loved every feeling of rejection thoughout the 26-24, 25-19 Bison triumph over Ainsworth in this varsity triangular...

McCOOK, Neb. — These aren’t your big brother’s Scottsbluff Bearcats, but McCook Bison know no lightweights will be entering Weiland Field Friday evening. The Bearcats are tearing along on a four-game winning streak even if most familiar names from 2018 and 2019 state finalist teams are long gone...

William (Bill) Bernard Schultz Jan. 24, 1944 - Oct. 1, 2020 OAKLAND, Calif. — William (Bill) Bernard Schultz, 76, passed away at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital on Oct. 1, 2020. He was born in Salem, Ore., on Jan. 24, 1944. His mother, Rosemary Huffman Schultz and father, William G. Schultz preceded him in death...

McCOOK, Neb. — Very few school activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus, according to a McCook School Board member. Brad Hays, board vice president, updated the board Monday night at the regular meeting on the recent Activities committee meeting. ...

When I became a member of the McCook Community Foundation Fund, an unexpected shift happened in my thinking. Through the affiliation with the Nebraska Community Foundation, I began to see the potential of “what can be” instead of the common mindset about our lack of resources, lack of creative leadership, or just plain apathy that can become troublesome to our local community organizations...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Southwest Roughriders are 12-10 after slipping two matches in a Cambridge Triangular Tuesday evening. The Roughers won a threee-set thriller over Hitchcock County 25-11, 20-25, 25-18. Here are SW leaders:SBryn Lampe 22 assists,3 kills, 3 digs, 2 ace serves...

SUMNER, Neb. — Senior Haylee Sandman slammed 20 kills to help Wauneta-Palisade win a wild 25-22, 28-30, 25-21, 25-15 match from Sumner-Edyville-Miller Friday evening. Freshman Peyton Cox crushed another 11 big points as the Broncos raised their record to 13-7. They’re building momentum for next week’s RPAC tournament which will conclude at McCook Community College Thursday evening...

Results from week eight of Men’s Major League action at TJ’s Family Fun Center where Quality Irrigation showered down strikes to take first place from Deveny Motors: Men’s Major Quality Irrigaiion 147-92 Fullmomentum 144.5-95.5 Deveny Motors 140.5-99.5...

McCook’s Reid Stenbeck (56) powers a smokin’ opponent into the dirt pile and fences while finishing his Demolition Derby victory at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds Saturday evening. Steinbeck was one of the champions in five classes that competed. No other details about the event were obtained...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Tonight starts the final regular-season weekend for area football teams aiming to strengthen their playoff spots. The Dundy County-Stratton Tigers (6-0 record) and Cambridge Trojans (3-2) are both secure among Class D-1’s Top 10 in power points...

McCook High’s powerhouse boys tennis team departed for Lincoln Wednesday afternoon as they beagan Class B state tournament action this morning. All six players are seeded sixth or higher following a 16-1 dual season and third consecutive GNAC tournament team championship. Watch for results and updates at mccookgazette.com...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Three candidates for McCook City Council and one candidate for Red Willow County Commissioner attended Tuesday’s Coffee with a Cop hosted by McCook Gazette. Candidates answered questions about their motivations for running, government’s role in workforce development, need for collaboration with other entities, and investing in the community, among other topics...