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The Central City Bison wrestling teams put forth a strong effort at Saturday’s Lou-Platte Conference Championships, showcasing grit and determination across the board. While the boys narrowly missed out on the team title—falling just half a point behind rival St. Paul—their individual performances demonstrated the depth and potential of this squad. On the girls’ side, a small but resilient roster brought home two medals, continuing to battle through adversity in a challenging season.

It was a pivotal week for area basketball teams as conference tournaments take place or loom on the horizon. From revenge victories to milestone achievements, teams made their mark on the hardwood. Here’s a look at how each squad fared.

Saturday was a big day of wrestling for the Central City Bison as they competed well against tough competition at Grand Island Northwest. The day was also one of milestones as Riley Lavene secured his 100th win. Soon after, Bryce Kunz notched his 100th career pin and in the next dual, Dylan Lovejoy secured his 100th career win. Central City will see action Thursday inside the Bison Dome for a girls and boys dual.

The Central City girls basketball team is proving they’re a force to be reckoned with, improving to 13-2 on the season after two commanding victories. The Bison dismantled Ravenna at home on Jan. 16 with a 61-13 win before taking care of business on the road with a 41-27 victory over Centennial on Jan. 18.

The 57th annual Central City Wrestling Invite proved to be a showcase of grit and determination, as the host Bison battled their way to a runner-up finish in a tightly contested team race. The storied event, steeped in tradition, delivered its usual drama, with Central City coming up just short of the team title, edged by Minden in the final match of the day.

It was a memorable week for Central City wrestling, marked by a dominant 71-10 victory over Kearney Catholic on Tuesday and a gutsy 3rd-place finish at the Duke Duals in York on Saturday. The Bison showed resilience, depth, and a knack for delivering in key moments, making their mark against tough competition.