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Lightning bolt past Storm in season opener

A fast-paced first quarter put High Plains at a five-point deficit and, throughout the rest of their contest with Grand Island Lutheran, the Storm were never able to recover as they suffered a 49-41 loss in their season opening game.
BRODEY SPURLING drives to the basket and makes a difficult shot in High Plains’ game with Grand Island Lutheran.

Fans get early look at Bison

The Bison’s lineup on the mat this winter came into focus last Wednesday at Central City High School as family and fans filled the stands to watch the local team’s annual wrestle-off held at the middle school gymnasium.
Fans get early look at Bison

Bison complete historic campaign

It was an unforgettable softball season for the Central City Bison in 2025. On the diamond this year, the Green and Gold posted an overall record of 28-9 and rewrote the program’s history books when they qualified for their first ever state championship game appearance.
MEMBERS of the Bison softball team had plenty to celebrate during their 2025 campaign on the diamond. The Bison finished the year with a 28-9 record and made their first-ever state championship game appearance. Photos by Jordan Coslor

BISON LEANED ON ATTACK IN ‘25

Central City volleyball team overcomes mid-season slump to earn thirteen wins Led by a strong group of seniors, the Central City Lady Bison wrapped up their 2025 volleyball campaign with an overall record of 13-15.
ENJOYING THE MOMENT on the court are Central City’s Tayllen Lee, Sydni Homolka, Sofie Negus, Olivia Bokelman, and Reagan Fousek. The Bison amassed a 13-15 record on the volleyball court this fall before making an early exit from the postseason in the Subdistrict C1-8 Tournament in Lincoln. Photos by Jordan Coslor

BISON HAVE PLENTY TO CELEBRATE

Central City finishes 2025 campaign with 8-2 record, breaks multiple records Following a Class C1 state championship appearance in 2024, the Central City Bison came into 2025 with high expectations.
MEMBERS of the Bison football team celebrate a touchdown against Broken Bow earlier this season. Pictured above are Karter Negus, Luke McHargue, Corbin Kyes, Bryan Redmond, and Wyatt Dent. Photos by Jordan Coslor

BISON END SEASON AT HOME

Aurora tops Central City 42-21 in opening round of the state football playoffs The 2025 football season came to an end for Central City last Friday as the Bison suffered a first-round exit from the NSAA Class C-1 State Football Playoffs at the hands of Aurora, 42-21.
BISON END SEASON AT HOME

Eagles can’t keep pace with Knights

Oakland-Craig had strung together four consecutive district championships. On Saturday, the only thing standing in the way of the Knights earning a fifth was the Nebraska Christian Eagles.
NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN sophomore Katie Sidak digs up a shot from Oakland-Craig during the first set of last week’s district final match against the Knights. Photo by Michael Happ

EAGLES SOAR AT STATE MEET

Nebraska Christian girls place fourth, boys fifth Following a dominant year against local competition, the Nebraska Christian Eagles put a cap on their impressive season with several standout performances at last Friday’s NSAA State Cross Country Championships in Kearney.
NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN’S JACOB SWANSON takes a lead over Doniphan-Trumbull’s Kaser Johnson in the first mile of the NSAA Class D State Cross Country Championships last Friday. Swanson would go on to his third consecutive fourth place finish in the race. Photos by Jordan Coslor

BUSS LEADS BISON AT STATE MEET

The Bison were well-represented at last Friday’s NSAA State Cross Country Championships, coming away from the Kearney Country Club with four standout performances.
Photos by Jordan Coslor
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