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Football teams clearly change a lot from year to year whether it’s high school, college, peewee or pro. What’s really sad is watching two brothers pushing into the 50s, trying to run some old Oklahoma Sooner option plays alas Barry Switzer. Most neighbors politely retreated inside during this horrific display...

The McCook High fall sports teams are all going full speed as pre-season practices officially began on Monday. McCook High‘s volleyball girls are preparing for their Pre-Season Jamboree on Aug. 22 against Dundy County-Stratton and Hitchcock County.

McCOOK, Neb. — Results from the latest Go-Kart races at McCook Mini Speedway on Saturday. Next races are Aug. 20. Rookies 1. Cole Osborn 2. Jaxson Eagleburger 3. Briar Canas Junior 1 1. Carter Green 2. Cale DeWester 3. Zach Osborn Junior 2 Jessia McDougal...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander met with members of the media following day 10 of fall camp Monday. Chinander spoke on Monday’s practice and the defensive progression through fall camp. “I think there is a lot of good and a lot of stuff to clean up,” Chinander said. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook leaders remind all interested parties that the registration deadline for the DHW Energy Youth Volleyball and Midwest Liberty FCU Flag Football leagues is Friday, August 12. No registrations will be taken after August 12th...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Shaw family was McCook Bison strong with several gold-medal winning performances at the recent Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln. Jeremy Shaw (above) earned four gold medals as he won Men‘s Open along with Men‘s 40 & Over titles in Powerlifting, Bench Press and Deadlift...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Wiemers, a teacher and coach at McCook Public Schools, recently concluded his presidential term with the Nebraska Coaches Association. Coach Wiemers has been a career long member of the NCA and throughout his involvement with the association, he has served as a sport host, a sport advisory board member, District V representative, executive board member and vice president...

ORLANDO, Fla. — McCook coach Matt Wiemers delivered a recap of the Nebraska Drifters who qualified for World Tennis Championships recently. “The kids went 0-5, but played against some of the best junior players in the country,” Wiemers remarked. The level of play they saw throughout the tournament will be unparalleled to what they will see going forward with their upcoming seasons. Very proud of them for the way they competed. We especially thank those who helped make the trip possible.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The top highlights from Heritage Hills Ladies golf competition Tuesday evening. Low scores: Kim O’Dea, Liz Knedlik, Annette Eisenhart and Doris Eisenhart. Flag prizes: Joanie Coleman, Bree Frazier and Mary Hazlitt. Gimmes: Martha Chmiel, Connie Buhr, Sharon Conroy, Misti Soderlund, Kim O’Dea and Liz Knedlik...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend a new event offered by the Mid Plains Community College Shooting Sports Club. The club will host The Junior and Senior High School Spotlight Shootout Sept. 10. Flights will begin at 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Wildlife Gun Club, 100 Eagles Nest Rd., North Platte...

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a successful homecoming in his debut on their sideline. Former Nebraska Cornhusker Ameer Abdullah scored on an 8-yard run in the second quarter. Josh Jacobs, rookie Zamir White and Austin Walter ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars...

The complete 2022 National Football League schedule for 2022. All times CDT or CST starting Nov. 6 with temps maybe below 90. WEEK 1 Thursday, Sept. 8 Buffalo at L.A. Rams, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 11 Noon games on CBS: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, New England at Miami, Baltimore at N.Y. Jets, Cleveland at Carolina, Indianapolis at Houston. On FOX: New Orleans at Atlanta, San Francisco at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, Jacksonville at Washington...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the 2022 Fall Adult Volleyball League. Divisions for Competitive and Recreational in both Women’s and Co-Ed. Season begins the week of October 24. Co-Ed will be played on Tuesday evenings, Women’s on Thursday evenings...

Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander met with members of the media following day three of fall camp Friday. Chinander spoke on Friday's practice and what he is asking of the defense. "I do not think there are things that we are asking them to do differently," Chinander said. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — No players in the history of football at any level can tout their defense was better than those 2022 McCook Football League champion Chiefs. Why? Because no team can allow fewer points all season than none. That’s exactly what the Chiefs achieved with their 22-0 shutout of the Ravens Thursday night...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Rams unleashed a league-best 33 points this MFL season to cap their division championship at Weiland Field Thursday night. They also posted their first shutout of this season against a Commanders team that was only two points from victory in their previous contest...

McCOOK, Neb. — A recap of all the McCook Football League top performers in 2022 starting with division standings. Fifth-sixth grade 1. Rams (3-0) 2. Eagles (2-1) 3. Cowboys (1-2) 4. Commanders (0-3) Seventh-eighth 1. Chiefs (3-0) 2. Raiders (2-1) 3. Colts (1-2)...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Raiders ran, passed and took interceptions to touchdowns during an impressive 26-0 finale over the Colts Thursday. All this took place following a 0-0 first half. Suddenly, DeAndre Hill dashed 65 yards and the Raiders (2-1) were on their way to a second win in three games this MFL season...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer has been named to the 2022 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse watch list, which was announced Thursday afternoon. The award is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football...

Check out these McCook Tennis Camp particpants (above) who completed the beginner’s session with coach Matt Wiemers and assistants this summer. All are pictured from left. Sitting: Cooper Sheldon, Corbin Shaw, Kaleb Clause, Titus Donelan, Adalaide Miller, Kynlee Miller, Marcus Ingels, Harper Hidy, Joel Clause, Tenlee Werkmeister, Anaiah Powers and Xander Galarneau. ...

The Thantoms are McCook Junior Tennis League champions with a title-clinching victory over the Sloths recently. Champions from left: Elsa Wilcox, Jonny Frank, Izzy Clause and Nathaniel Miller. Each player competed in a gender singles match, gender doubles match and a mixed doubles match during this three-week competition, director Matt Wiemers explained...

McCOOK, Neb. — Local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Spring Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues. The Sunday 8-Ball titles were claimed by “The Burton Bunch” out of The Roundup in Indianola and “KWITCHERSNIVLIN” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High cross country coach Tom Sughroue confirmed both Bison girls and boys teams will run Class C this fall. “We have moved down a class for the time being,” Sughroue said. “Most of the teams we compete against are class C teams, so we will have a good idea on where we stand against them. I wouldn’t say it will be any easier, however.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — A glance top performers entering the McCook Football League season finales tonight. Most touchdowns scored in two games: Beau Bednar, Rams, with 4 Krayton Weise, Chiefs, with 3 Gus Smith, Eagles, with 3 Highest scoring teams: Chiefs — 46 points...