Sports

The Central City Bison football team stands on the cusp of history once again, but this season’s journey has been unlike any other. It’s been a year marked by shattered expectations, decades-old rivalries revived, and a community rallying behind its team.

The High Plains Community football team closed the curtain on their 2024 season—fighting until the very last whistle. In a game that embodied the grit and tenacity of the Storm, High Plains fell to the Overton Eagles, 32-20, in the second round of the Class D2 playoffs.

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The Nebraska Christian Eagles battled tough on Saturday as they were the last area volleyball team standing. In a thrilling showdown with Diller-Odell, the Lady Eagles had opportunities to end the match, but in the end they fell 3-2 to end the season.

Two towns, seventeen miles apart, separated by the winding waters of the Platte River, met on the football field Friday night in a showdown filled with history, pride, and fierce competition.

The air was thick with tension in Clarks on Friday night as High Plains hosted Lawrence-Nelson in a down-to-the-wire battle in the opening round of the Class D2 playoffs.

The Central City Bison volleyball team closed out a remarkable 2024 season with a 22-9 record, showcasing their strength, resilience, and determination. After a dominant start in the C1-9 Subdistrict tournament, the Bison’s journey ultimately came to an end in a hard-fought match against Milford.

In a rollercoaster ride of back-to-back battles, High Plains first exacted revenge against Osceola on Monday night, only to fall in a heart-wrenching five-set marathon against Exeter-Milligan-Friend (EMF) on Tuesday.