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McCOOK, Neb. — Quarterback Mark Arp runs the option though some McCook Bison defensive linemen are aiming to disrupt this play during Wednesday morning's football team practice at McCook High School. The Bison are busy with 72 players starting preparation for their 2020 season. Fans can see them in a pre-season scrimmage at Weiland Field on Saturday. More details will appear on an upcoming Gazette sports page...

The Big Ten and Pac-12 called off their fall football seasons on Tuesday because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football’s five power conferences out of a crumbling season.

McCOOK, Neb. — Finally! A Monday where going back to work was something many clearly enjoyed following far too many quiet weeks. The McCook High hallways were buzzing with students stopping at stations as they reaquainted with “real” school life. A few steps away, the gym was alive and feeling so cool that nearby big fans weren’t even turned on high speed yet. They could stand back while Bison volleyball practice defnitely moved along at a fun, fast pace...

McCOOK, Neb. — There are 72 McCook High football players participating in this week's practices, Bison coach Jeff Gross reported Tuesday morning. The Bison are preparing for their Aug. 28 season opener at Hastings. They'll try to even the score after Hastings won two meetings on the gridiron last fall...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Monday Two-Person Scramble League completed a successful first season of 2020 Monday evening. Golfers formed six groups who competed for top honors beginning with the first week of play on Monday, July 6. The groups remained with a tie-breaker deciding one and half-point separating two top teams in another...

McCOOK, Neb. — Decatur Community (Kan.) High graduate Alyssa Van Vleet signed her letter of intent during the weekend to continue her basketball career at McCook Community College. “We are thrilled to have Alyssa join our basketball family! She is someone I was watching all year and to be able to sign her in August is a great addition to our program,” MCC women’s basketball coach Brandon Pritchett said...

Registration is now open for fall co-ed softball. The deadline to register is August 24, with games beginning the week of September 7. Get your team formed now. For more information and to register, check the links at mccookymca.org. Be on the lookout for volleyball and basketball league information to be released soon...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Red, White and Blue were prevalent all around Dawson County Raceway as competitors showcased their patriotism towards Veterans and all First Responders including tow truck crews during an actioned-packed evening of racing at Dawson County Raceway during Holbein Lawn Care and KLawn of Lexington night at the races on Sunday...

LINCOLN, Neb. — McCook's Deacon Kinne won two gold medals and two silvers in Cornhusker State Games 25-meter short course aquatics competition on Saturday. Kinne captured gold as he won the 50-meter butterfly with a time of 42.08 seconds, then won a 50-meter free style championship (36.11 seconds)...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Fall sports guidelines can now move freely among every high school in Nebraska as pre-season practices hit full speed starting Monday. The Nebraska School Activities Association released its recommendations on Thursday for football, volleyball, softball, cross country, girls’ golf and boys’ tennis...

McCOOK, Neb. — The forgettable pandemic summer was certainly no loss when looking at Gazette-area teams across most diamonds. McCook’s Bison 12-and-under traveling team rocketed to an 8-1 record, while Pinnacle Bank Junior Legion B posted a 9-2 final record...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Mini-Speedway was filled with two full days featuring more than 100 Go-Kart racers competing last weekend. Results from Saturday’s races were featured in the Gazette on Thursday along with photos of champions during both days’ racing...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Men’s League finished week two of its second half in 2020 Wednesday evening with Red Willow Aviation navigating into first place among A League teams. Mead Lumber/CTE has constructed a B League narrow advantage over week one leader Hauxwell Motors...

McCOOK, Neb. — The two days of Go-Kart racing clearly zoomed to success at McCook Mini-Speedway as promoter Starla Werkmeister offered this report: “We were blown away with the turn out for our first two-day show! With Kyle and I being first year promoters, we really had no idea what to expect...

RIVERSIDE, Iowa — Noah Hofman rolled along to lower and lower scores throughout his top four finish at the 87th annual Iowa Open PGA tournament last weekend. Hofman shot 66 on the par-72 Blue Top Ridge golf course which was second behind only an eight-under from Tim O’Neal of Savannah, Ga...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Ladies League continued its season with a “Two Holes You Hate, Take A Par” event Tuesday evening. Low scores A team: Nikki Frease and Justine Hager — 35. B team: Naomi Olson, Tyler Loop, Bev Elliott and Vicki Malleck — 37...

Check out the full Big Ten schedule below with Nebraska games and just-for-fun predicted results from a Gazette nerd with too much time today: Week 1 (Sept. 5) Thursday, Sept. 3: Indiana at Wisconsin (Friday, Sept. 4) Maryland at Iowa; Minnesota at Michigan State; Nebraska at Rutgers; Northwestern at Penn State; Purdue at Michigan...

The Big Ten Conference announced today that the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors has approved plans for the 2020 football season, including a 10-game Conference only schedule, beginning as early as the weekend of Sept. 5. Nebraska's 10-game schedule will consist of games against each of the other six schools in the Big Ten West Division, as well as four cross-division games against schools in the East Division. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College baseball coach Jon Olsen has announced that three more of his players have signed on to continue their careers at four-year schools – two at NCAA programs and another at an NAIA school. Pitchers Anthony Kingsbury and Troy Shepherd signed on at Texas Wesleyan University and West Georgia University and infielder Charles “Trey” Taliaferro will play at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, N.J...

OMAHA, Neb. — Brandon Crick has bigger things ahead this year than trying to climb the Korn Ferry Tour standings. But the McCook native and former Husker golfer took an important step in the right direction in that regard this week. Crick finished off a strong week at the Pinnacle Bank Championship with an even-par 71 Sunday at the Club at Indian Creek to finish in a tie for 11th...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The McCook Bison will again compete against Class B in all sports this fall as practices are set to begin on Monday. Fall classifications are currently displayed on nsaahome.org and McCook finishes a few schools above the Class B-C or C1 dividing line whether it be volleyball, softball, girls’ golf or cross country...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Hitting the door running was an understatement when describing the outstanding show that was seen by the jam-packed house of avid racing fans at the Dawson County Raceway’s S&W Auto Parts NAPA Night at the Races Sunday evening. Getting their season started off on the right foot at Dawson County Raceway by punching their ticket to the Chesterman’s Coca-Cola Winners Circle were the quintet of Dakota Sproul, Robbie Thome, Mike Nichols, Zach Olmstead and Rileigh Flohrs...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Footbal League director Joe Vetrovsky offered some final great reviews about the efforts during 2020: “We had a very successful league season! The participants competed hard throughout the three week league season and it appeared that they had a lot of fun, which is the number one goal...

McCOOK, Neb. — A few highlights and deadlines to note about YMCA leagues or programs which are rapidly approaching. Registration is now open for Fall Co-Ed Softball. The deadline to register is August 24, with games beginning the week of September 7. Get your team formed now! For more information and to register click the link below...

McCOOK, Neb. — Dallas NFL owner Jerry Jones can only dream about what the Cowboys at Weiland Field completed Thursday night: Four straight shutouts! A sweep of opponents named the Eagles! An undefeated season! Finally, an excellent goal for every fall:...