Sports

*Winners advance to district competition on Feb 23 in Central City..

When people think of cheerleading, typically dancing on the sidelines of a football game comes to mind. However, cheerleading possesses so much more depth than waving signs and pom-poms around.

The Central City Bison wrestling teams put forth a strong effort at Saturday’s Lou-Platte Conference Championships, showcasing grit and determination across the board.

The High Plains Community wrestling team put forth a strong showing this past Saturday at the Neligh-Oakdale Invite, with standout performances highlighting the day as the Storm gear up for a critical stretch of the season.

It was a pivotal week for area basketball teams as conference tournaments take place or loom on the horizon. From revenge victories to milestone achievements, teams made their mark on the hardwood. Here’s a look at how each squad fared.

Nebraska Christian’s girls basketball team stormed into the Goldenrod Conference Tournament with a decisive 55-36 victory over Fullerton in the opening round on Thursday night.

The Central City Bison boys basketball team is hitting its stride midway through the season, delivering back-to-back victories that showcased their grit, teamwork, and a flair for the dramatic.

Saturday was a big day of wrestling for the Central City Bison as they competed well against tough competition at Grand Island Northwest. The day was also one of milestones as Riley Lavene secured his 100th win.

The Central City girls basketball team is proving they’re a force to be reckoned with, improving to 13-2 on the season after two commanding victories.

The 57th annual Central City Wrestling Invite proved to be a showcase of grit and determination, as the host Bison battled their way to a runner-up finish in a tightly contested team race.