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The stage was set for a memorable night at High Plains, as the Storm entered their homecoming matchup against Bruning-Davenport/ Shickley (BDS) with high hopes and plenty of momentum.

It was another challenging night for Nebraska Christian football as the Eagles fell 50-12 at home to Archangels Catholic in a conference matchup on Friday.

In their second match, Nebraska Christian faced off against Central City in what would prove to be one of the most intense showdowns of the day. The Eagles pushed the Bison to the brink in the first set, nearly pulling off an upset before falling 27-25.

The Central City Bison football team ventured deep into Pioneer country Friday night, embarking on their longest road trip of the season to face Nebraska City. What followed was less of a football game and more of a stampede.

This past Saturday, the Central City volleyball invitational saw its host team narrowly miss out on their first championship victory since 2008, finishing as the tournament runner-up.

It was a sweltering day at Valley View Country Club for the annual Roger Nielsen Cross Country Invite, but the scorching temperatures didn’t stop local runners from Central City and Nebraska Christian from leaving it all on the course.

Nebraska Christian’s Eagles faced a tough road test against Howells- Dodge on Friday night, falling 56-30 in a game that showcased the challenges of competing in a high-powered district.

The High Plains Storm rolled into Waco on Friday night with a purpose, determined to shake off a tough loss to Riverside the week before.

On a night when the stars over Preferred Popcorn Field seemed to shine just a little brighter, the Central City Bison turned in a performance that sent shockwaves across the district.