Sports

The Nebraska Christian Eagles started their season on a high note with a 47-34 win over Madison in a non-conference home game. With 51 total plays resulting in 22 first downs and just 6 penalties for 53 yards, the Eagles showcased a balanced and disciplined performance on both sides of the ball.

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From the greens to the courts, Central City’s arenas are ringing with the resounding echoes of sporting prowess. The previous week gave fans moments to cherish, and the coming week teases intense showdowns.

The air in the Central City area is thick with anticipation as the 2023-24 school year unfolds. Athletes, seasoned and emerging alike, from across the region are primed to leave their mark on the fall sports season.

Each year as the school year goes along, we find ourselves putting together a short list of deserving candidates for our annual Male Athlete of the Year. This year was certainly a difficult one as all three schools in our coverage area produced outstanding athletes.

Nebraska Christian’s outstanding multi-sport athlete, Reghan Flynn, has been named the 2023 Republican-Nonpareil Female Athlete of the Year.

The 2023 Legion Baseball season had been a rough one for the American Legion Post #6 Cornerstone Seniors as they not only had won just three games throughout the regular season, but they also lost one of their key players for the season due to an injury.

It was a great season for the Central City/Fullerton Post #6 Juniors who finished their season in Alliance for the Class B State Tournament. Following a 10-5 loss to Wahoo and a 4-3 loss to Holdrege, their season came to an end with a 24-5 record and Area B5 Championship.