Sports

The Central City Volleyball Invitational took a thrilling turn as cross-town schools the Nebraska Christian Eagles and the Central City Bison faced off on Saturday in the tournament semifinals.

Valley View Country Club’s rolling landscapes were a testament to endurance and determination last Thursday at the Roger Nielsen Cross Country Invitational.

The Nebraska Christian Eagles found themselves on the losing end against the Riverside Chargers from Cedar Rapids, with the game concluding at a 54-12 scoreline. Despite the Eagles’ commendable efforts throughout the game, Riverside maintained a dominant position.

In a week filled with excitement, High Plains Community (HPC) was alive with homecoming celebrations. While an unexpected bout of rain led to some last-minute changes, the school’s resilience was evident. Storm head coach Greg Wood reflected, “It was a great week here at HPC.

Central City’s softball team is making headlines this week after maintaining a remarkable 21-2 record on the season, showcasing exceptional defense that hasn’t let a run slip through since last Thursday’s away game against Aurora. The team triumphed 12-3 in the face-off.

It was another exciting week of sports action here in our local coverage area and this week we bring you photos to tell the story. Friday night the Bison football squad captured their first win of the season as they defeated Holdrege 21-14 on the road.

In the annual showdown of local teams it was again the Nebraska Christian Eagles who emerged victorious in their battle with High Plains, but both schools came together to have a prayer after the contest. The game featured many great players like NC’s Taytum Perdew who was electric.

In an impressive display of skill and determination, the Central City softball team has stamped its authority on Class C softball, bringing its season record to an enviable 13-1.

The Nebraska Christian volleyball team is setting the standard high this season with an exceptional run so far, boasting a 7-1 record. They have been blazing through opponents, with their only loss coming against Class C’s Adams Central in a tough-fought 2-0 defeat.