Sports

Last Wednesday four Central City High School athletes took a big step towards continuing their academic and athletic careers at the next level by signing their letter of intent.

Left to right from top left: Tyler Carroll stretches to win the 110m hurdles. Sheridan Falk conquers her last hurdle to win the 100m hurdles. Elaina McHargue gets her time ahead of winning the 800m. Hannah Swanson makes a lap before winning the 3200m.

Each year the prestigious Central Nebraska Track and Field Championships bring together the best track and field athletes that Central Nebraska has to offer for an exciting day of competition at Grand Island Northwest High School.

The Central City/Fullerton/Centura Kernals have put together a quality season so far and coming into this past week of action they knew that it would be their biggest test yet. How big you ask?

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There were plenty of big moments from the Central City Track and Field Invite (L to R from top left) including a record breaking performance from Tyler Carroll in the 110m hurdles. The youth of Bison track also shined bright including Reagan Fousek, Julia Buss, Aubrey Garfield and MaKenna Carlson.

The Merrick County Track and Field Invite kicked off the outdoor season for the Bison and last Tuesday they were able to hit the track for a triangular.

With a Saturday game against Wayne put on hold the Central City/ Fullerton/Centura Kernels took advantage of some much-needed rest and relaxation time before getting back in the grind of the high school baseball season.

Plenty of local athletes shined at the annual High Plains Community Track and field invite including (from top left) Sheridan Falk of Nebraska Christian, Noah Fischer, Peyton Hofmann of HPC and Maryah Wheeler of NC

The Kernels have had little troubles with their offensive performance in recent games. After a slow start to the season the bats have came alive as guys like Blake Jensen have found their groove as the season has rolled along.