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Six different Bison earned kills in Central City’s 2-0 sweep over Centennial, helping the Green and Gold to 25-16 and 25-9 set victories. As part of a triangular, along with Fairbury on Tuesday, Sydni Homolka and Johannah Lee led the attack against the Broncos with five kills apiece.

The Nebraska Christian Eagles are rolling through the early part of the season, putting together a five-match winning streak, culminating in sweeps of Palmer and Newman Grove/St. Edward.

Nebraska Christian and Elm Creek combined for 685 rushing yards in an offensive clinic last Friday, but turnovers came back to haunt the Eagles as the Buffaloes handed Nebraska Christian their first loss of the season, 61-45.

Through two games, the High Plains Storm are yet to give up a point. Last Friday for their home opener, the High Plains football team downed Nebraska Lutheran 62-0 to improve their season record to 2-0.

While searching for their first win of the season, the High Plains Storm found themselves in an evenly-matched battle with East Butler last Thursday in Brainard.

A fast start by Central City was erased last Friday as Adams Central scored thirty- one unanswered points in the second and third quarters to hand the Bison a 37-14 loss. “They were exactly who we thought they were,” Central City coach Jesse Owen said.

Central City falls to Ord in regular season opener, 47-20 The Bison struggled to find their footing in their season opener with Ord last Friday as the Chanticleers’ dynamic offense ran away with a 47-20 victory over Central City.

Nebraska Christian’s harriers shined at last Thursday’s St. Paul Invitational, winning the girls’ team competition and placing fifth in the boys’ standings.

The Lady Bison got off to a strong start last Thursday, topping Ravenna in their season opener in four sets, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, and 25-16.

The Nebraska Christian Eagles started the season with a statement last Friday, toppling Newman Grove/St. Edward in dominant fashion, 71-24.