Stories from Monday, September 29, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — All the McCook Bison leaders from Friday's 41-17 Homecoming football win over Gering at Weiland Field where both teams are now 4-1 this season. TEAM STATS Rushing yards: McCook 215, Gering 62 Passing: McCook 201, Gering 180 Total yards: McCook 416, Gering 242...

The McCook Community College golf team placed third at its home meet which concluded Friday at Heritage Hills Golf Course and one of MCC’s five freshman claimed the tournament’s individual championship. “It’s always nice getting to play in McCook at Heritage Hills,” said MCC Coach Grant Case. “For our five freshmen, playing somewhere they have seen before was a great experience for them and only boosts their confidence for the remainder of our schedule.”...

WAUNETA, Neb. — Trailing 20-18, Wauneta-Palisade scored 48 unanswered points with junior Krayton Wiese's five rushing touchdowns leading a 66-20 trouncing of visiting Paxton Friday evening. The Broncos (4-0) reached their highest point so far during this district opener. They've scored 192 points total for an average of exactly 48 per game...

HOLDREGE, Neb. — The McCook High volleyball girls stayed busy at Saturday's Holdrege Invitational where they topped Maywood-Hayes Center in three sets for a second time this season. However, host Holdrege and strong Grand Island Central Catholic won matches from the now 11-6 Bison...

Team Standings #1 Singles-Aaron Frank, 2-2, 4th Place Def Gavin Gutgsell, Ralston 8-0 Lost to Rishi Chundury, Brownell-Talbot/Concordia 8-3 Def Andy Zhang, Elkhorn 8-2 Lost Sam Logeman, Omaha Burke 9-8 (7-1) #2 Singles-Trev Wiemers, 3-1, 2nd Place Medalist...

Western Nebraska improves to 4-1 in the Region IX South standings and 6-16 overall. The Lady Indians fall to 3-2 in the Region IX South standings and 7-12 for the season. MCC has two-more road games in the region this week traveling to North Platte Wednesday to take on the Knights (7-12) at 6 p.m. North Platte is 1-3 in region play having split weekend matches winning against Otero and losing at Trinidad. MCC will wrap up the week with a trip to Lincoln Saturday to play Southeast Community College (0-4, 5-22). Up-to-date information about MCC volleyball including livestream links, schedule, statistics, rosters, photos and more can be found on the MCC Athletics website, www.mccindians.com - - -

BARTLEY, Neb. — The Southwest Roughriders got their best test so far this season and conquered Wallace, 45-30, Friday night behind five double-digit tacklers. Quarterback Huston Billeter powered the offensive with 228 passing yards and three touchdowns...