Sports

The Central City Lady Bison basketball team, under the seasoned guidance of 18-year head coach Dan Negus, gears up for a promising 2023/24 season with a blend of experienced seniors and eager underclassmen ready to make their mark on the court.

Have you ever wanted to try something new? Hello, I am Kaydence Dettman, a female wrestler. I started wrestling in my 6th grade year with one of my friends. Soon after we started, I fell in love, but it wasn’t always love. Trust me, I went through a good amount of nerves and fear. Not only were we jumping into a primarily boys’ sport at the time, but we also didn’t know what we were doing. We were the only girls at the time in our school. Nobody took us seriously, and we faced a lot of mean comments. Not only from the guys on our team but also from our friends, peers, and even adults.

In heartfelt ceremonies brimming with excitement and school spirit, Central City High School’s own Jerzie Schindler and Nebraska Christian’s Ali Bruning took a leap towards their collegiate dreams, signing with the University of Nebraska-Kearney. With the rallying cry of “Lopes Up,” these two athletes are set to carry the torch of Central City’s storied athletic legacy into the Lopers’ arena.

A night of nostalgia and celebration unfolded at Buena Vista University (BVU) on Friday, October 13, as the university hosted its prestigious Athletics Hall of Fame banquet. Among the luminaries inducted was none other than Clarks’ very own basketball maestro, Jason Evers, a 1996 alumnus of BVU.

The Nebraska Christian volleyball team’s impressive journey this season came to an end last Saturday. The Eagles faced off against the formidable Mustangs of Sumner-Eddyville-Miller (SEM) in a district final matchup, with hopes of securing a ticket to the state volleyball tournament. Unfortunately, the Mustangs emerged victorious with a 3-0 win, marking an end to Nebraska Christian’s 24-7 season.

In an electrifying display of skill and teamwork, the Nebraska Christian volleyball team stamped their ticket to the district final after clinching the D1-4 subdistrict title this week. The team, showcasing their prowess and determination, first overcame Heartland on Monday night. On Tuesday, they faced a determined Shelby-Rising City squad and emerged victorious after a hard-fought match.

The Central City High School volleyball team, after an exceptional pair of turnaround seasons, culminated their volleyball journey this season with a closely contested match against Aurora’s Huskies. Though the Bison ended their season with a 15-15 record, their prowess on the court cannot be overlooked.

Central City High School’s football season came to a close last night as they fell to Aurora High School with a score of 27-41. The Bison finished the season with a 4-5 record with multiple games being decided by just a single score.