Sports

On Friday night and Saturday, as the Jeep Jamboree was happening downstream, the Lone Tree Throwers hosted their 2nd annual Platte River Throwdown Cornhole tournament at a special venue they built on Grigsby’s Landing.

“It sucks when it comes to an end,” said Bucky Herman, capturing the collective sentiment as the Central City Post #6 Seniors, known as the “Iron Horses,” concluded their season. Their journey through the Class B Seniors State Tournament ended on Tuesday night with a 5-0 defeat to Wahoo State Bank Post 82. Despite the loss, the Iron Horses finished in the top four in the state for Class B, just one win away from championship contention.

Brian Benson, a 1993 graduate of Central City High School and current coach at Waverly High School, has been named the 2024 Nebraska Coaches Association Girls Track Coach of the Year. Benson has had a storied career at Waverly, first serving as an assistant track coach from 1999 to 2019 before assuming the role of head coach in 2020.

In a season defined by grit, determination, and unwavering team spirit, the Central City American Legion Post #6 Juniors have carved out an impeccable record of 25-0. On Tuesday night, they added another chapter to their remarkable journey, clinching the Class B5 Area Tournament title and securing their place in the Class B State Tournament.

This past weekend, the Class D Nebraska USA Softball Tournament held in Hastings became a platform where our community’s pride, passion, and prowess shone brilliantly. Central City’s young athletes brought their A-game, filling us all with immense pride and admiration while the Storm teams also competed at a high level.

The Central City American Legion Post #6 Juniors have achieved a feat that will be remembered for generations. Completing their season with an unblemished record of 21-0, they clinched the MidNebraska League Championship with a commanding 8-5 victory over the Holdrege Wilkens ADP Juniors. This triumph not only secures their place in the annals of local sports history but also draws a striking parallel to the legendary teams of the past, notably the 1957 and 1958 “Midgets,” who are now known as Juniors.

In a thrilling display of determination and athletic prowess, the Cornerstone Stampede 12U team emerged victorious in the Class C Nebraska USA Softball Championship, overcoming a challenging day of intense competition to claim the title.

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Each year the McMahon Family (right) returns to Kernel Field to host the annual Tom McMahon Memorial Tournament. Tom was not only a leader in the community, but also a proud supporter of Central City American Legion Post #6 baseball while serving in multiple roles. This year the tournament would have certainly brought a smile to McMahon’s face as the Pinnacle Bank Juniors defeated David City 8-0 and Sutton 13-5 as they were named champions of the tournament. The team now sits 17-0 on the season and will look to finish strong as they look ahead to postseason action with a league championship, area tournament and potentially a return to the state tournament. (Courtesy Photo)