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CENTRAL CITY SOFTBALL

Central City softball defeats Boone Central in season opener to kick off 2025 campaign..

The Central City Bison will open their 2025 campaign on Thursday night on their home diamond. The Bison will take on Boone Central, a team that the locals defeated 23-15 in last year’s season-opener..

CCHS to return bulk of team’s lineup this season Big things are on the horizon for the Central City softball team as they head into the 20252026 season with enough talent and experience to make a deep postseason run.

The Central City Track Club wrapped up its 2025 season last week with an end-of-the-year celebration—and this year, there was more to celebrate than ever before.

When Central City’s Ace Schweitzer won the Class B 106-pound state title last February in Omaha, he didn’t pause to bask in the glory or daydream about a break. Instead, when asked what was next, his answer was as focused and fearless as his wrestling: “I’m coming for a stop sign.”

The Merrick County Fair added a jolt of adrenaline to its Tuesday lineup as Extreme Bull Riding rolled into town.

The summer run for the Central City Post #6 Juniors came to a close at the Area B5 Tournament in O’Neill, where a heartbreaking 1-0 loss and a 4-1 defeat ended the squad’s impressive season.

With the stakes high and the summer heat rising, the Central City Track Club made their presence felt at the USATF Region 8 Championships held July 5–7 in Ames, Iowa.

The Central City 12U Green baseball team put together a dominant run through the 2025 summer season, finishing undefeated and securing the league championship with a perfect 12-0 record.