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2024 NSAA State Track and Field Championships Preview: Central City, Nebraska Christian, and High Plains send 50 athletes to state meet

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As the grandstands of Burke High School in Omaha prepare to welcome the fleet-footed and strong-armed, the 2024 NSAA State Track and Field Championships promise a spectacle of youthful vigor and competition. Scheduled over four days, the event will see Central City's athletes compete on Wednesday and Thursday in Class B, while Nebraska Christian and High Plains take their marks on Friday and Saturday in Class D.

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Heroics in the Seventh: Central City/Centura Kernels Clinch District Title

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In a dramatic conclusion to the Class C-3 District Championship, the Central City/Centura Kernels claimed victory with a last-minute offensive surge that propelled them past Roncalli Catholic with a 1-0 walkoff win at Kernel Field. This victory not only underscores the team’s defensive excellence and pitching prowess but also secures their fourth consecutive appearance at the NSAA State Baseball Championships. The game’s pivotal moment unfolded in the bottom of the seventh inning, where sophomore Hayden Murphy sparked a rally with a crucial base hit that found him advancing to second base. With the game on the line and the tension palpable, junior Colter Lueders stepped up to the plate. Demonstrating composure and precision, Lueders hit a decisive single with a groundball that sliced through to left field, allowing Murphy to dash home for the game-winning run.

Eagles claim Cross County Invite title

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On a somewhat windy day, the Lady Eagles breezed to a win on Thursday at the Cross County Invitational, piling up 150 points, while Shelby-Rising City finished 2nd with 94 points. Sheridan Falk once again had a good day, winning both the 100 and 300 hurdles as well as leading off the winning 4 X 400 relay team. Teaming with Falk on the 4 X 400 were Izzy Brumbaugh, Gracie Hackel and Emma Rathjen. The winning time of 4:17.2 was a season best.
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Fleet feet and flying finishes: Central City’s track stars blaze past the competition

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At the Class B-5 District track meet in Aurora, the Central City Bison left their hoofprints all over the competition, racing ahead to secure coveted spots at the NSAA State Track and Field Championships. With district titles swinging in the wind and personal records shattered on the track, the Bison pranced away with an impressive array of accolades.
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Paving the Way: The many hands that built the Kernels program -Editorial

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As many of you know, I am a big fan of our local teams and that includes the Central City/Fullerton, Central City/Fullerton/Centura and Central City/Centura Kernels. I've been there from day one, watching as the Kernels etched their names into the heart of our community. As they make their fourth consecutive appearance at the NSAA State Baseball Tournament, it’s impossible not to reflect on the journey that has brought us here. This year is especially significant; it marks the first chapter without Fullerton, an integral part of our storied co-op history since the Kernels beginning.

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Special Moments

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At Monday’s Kernels baseball game held at the legendary Kernel Field, it was a a day for celebration even if the outcome wasn’t desired. The day brought an opporunity to highlight the seniors on the team including Blake Jensen (left) with his parents Jeff and Amber Jensen. The team also honored Leyton Dalland and his parents Ben and Ashley Nelson. With the pregame festivities out of the way the team battled Elkhorn in an exciting game. The game ended with a 7-6 Elkhorn victory. A much needed win to lift their spirits after a weekend of tornadoes in their area. A collection at the concession stand was taken and given to one player who lost his house.

Kernels cap regular season with Senior Night spectacle, Set sights on District dominance

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As the curtains drew on the regular season, the Central City/Centura Kernels hosted Elkhorn on a poignant Monday night that honored seniors Leyton Dalland and Blake Jensen. Despite a closely contested game that ended in a 7-6 defeat, the evening was a heartfelt tribute to the seniors’ contributions over their high school careers.