Justin Slepicka

Jack Sponenburgh is the defending state champion at the 106 pound ranks, Sam Nachtigal is the returning state runner-up at 157 pounds, and Taj Wilson podiumed in third at 165 pounds.

After its two leading scorers graduated, the Kearney Catholic girls basketball team will be looking to the players who have been waiting in the wings for their opportunity.

The Bearcats qualified 15 kids for state last year, looking to increase that number this year after help from an offseason club program.

Per a report from College Hockey Insider Newsletter's Mike McMahon, the Tri-City Storm have fired head coach Mark Abalan.

The Tri-City Storm have fired head coach Mark Abalan, promoting assistant coach Marco Trevino to fill the job.

SHELTON— On the opening night of the season, the final seconds were what mattered most.

With four different states represented at the Kearney High Wrestling Invite, it was Central Nebraska teams who came out on top.

Two top tens teams proved their rank Tuesday in Kearney High, giving the fans two periods of free basketball in No. 3 Kearney's 73-70 double overtime win win over No. 8 Lincoln Southeast.

With its first two events complete, the Kearney High swim team already likes the progress its seeing, taking the win over Hastings in a Tuesday dual.

In a chippy Saturday night game, the Lincoln Stars defeated the Tri-City Storm 5-2.