Sports

The Central City/Centura Kernels opened their 2024 NSAA State Baseball Tournament campaign with a decisive 4-0 victory over Douglas County West last Saturday, showcasing their strength at the outset of the tournament.

In a dramatic conclusion to the Class C-3 District Championship, the Central City/Centura Kernels claimed victory with a last-minute offensive surge that propelled them past Roncalli Catholic with a 1-0 walkoff win at Kernel Field.

On a somewhat windy day, the Lady Eagles breezed to a win on Thursday at the Cross County Invitational, piling up 150 points, while Shelby-Rising City finished 2nd with 94 points.

The High Plains Community Track team delivered an outstanding performance at the recent Sutton Invitational, leaving a lasting impression with remarkable achievements and new records. A standout moment of the meet was Haden Helgoth’s phenomenal run in the 1600 meters.

At the Class B-5 District track meet in Aurora, the Central City Bison left their hoofprints all over the competition, racing ahead to secure coveted spots at the NSAA State Track and Field Championships.

Last Friday, under the brooding Nebraska skies, the Central City Bison charged through the Lou-Platte Conference Track and Field Meet in Wood River, clinching both the boys’ and girls’ team titles. The stormy weather proved no match for the Bison’s relentless spirit and athletic prowess.

At Monday’s Kernels baseball game held at the legendary Kernel Field, it was a a day for celebration even if the outcome wasn’t desired. The day brought an opporunity to highlight the seniors on the team including Blake Jensen (left) with his parents Jeff and Amber Jensen.

As the curtains drew on the regular season, the Central City/Centura Kernels hosted Elkhorn on a poignant Monday night that honored seniors Leyton Dalland and Blake Jensen.