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Rider returning to coach with MPCC rodeo team
(College Sports ~ 04/13/20)
The Mid-Plains Community College rodeo team will have a new assistant coach beginning this summer. Aukai Kaai, a former bull rider for the team, has been transitioning into the role for the past several months. He will officially take over the assistant title July 1, after the current rodeo season is over, and will work primarily with the team’s roughstock competitors...
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Robert W. “Bob” Unger
(Obituary ~ 04/13/20)
Robert W. “Bob” Unger May 17, 1946 - April 10, 2020 BARTLEY, Neb. — Robert W. “Bob” Unger, age 73, of Bartley, passed away at the Kearney Regional Hospital on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born in McCook, Neb., on May 17, 1946, to Albert and Dorothy (Ventling) Unger. Bob attended and graduated from Bartley High School in 1964. He continued his education at the University of Denver, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting...
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Marjorie Ellene Carter
(Obituary ~ 04/13/20)
Marjorie Ellene Carter Dec. 11, 1927 - April 10, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Marjorie Ellene Carter, age 92, formerly of Stratton, Neb., passed away at Community Hospital, McCook, on Friday, April 10, 2020. Marjorie was born Dec. 11, 1927, at home in Stratton to parents, William J. and Ida Evelyn Powell. Marjorie was one of four children who grew up in Stratton, where she also attended school. Marjorie graduated from Stratton High School with the Class of 1945...
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Beating Hurricanes tops Big Red all-time list
(College Sports ~ 04/13/20)
Gazette scribbler R.B. (Really Bald) Headley was losing track of his Best Big Red football moments featured on huskers.com where fans can vote this month. He had narrowed 64 moments in four regionals to four or five finalists. With tournament-style brackets now an ancient memory in 2020, R.B. decided it was time to wrap up his top five final spots...
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Last spring memories now far away
(College Sports ~ 04/13/20)
Wouldn’t we love a Nebraska spring football game to discuss this week? On April 13 of 2019, more than 85,000 fans filled Memorial Stadium in Lincoln to watch “Heisman Hopeful” Adrian Martinez (2) complete five passes for 110 yards while sparking a 24-13 Red team victory over those White opponents. ...
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Two area players picked for NCA All-Star Game
(High School Sports ~ 04/13/20)
LINCOLN, Neb. — The best of Nebraska girls’ basketball take over Lincoln on July 20 with two area top players included among this Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Game. Seniors Mallie McNair of Chase County and Cambridge all-state first team Korynn Clason have been picked to play in this big event which features six Super State selections...
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Finishing a month full of nothing
(Community Sports ~ 04/13/20)
Easter Sunday marked one month since never-seen-before announcements cancelling the NCAA basketball tournament and high state basketball tournaments with only “close relatives” attending took place on March 12. Obviously, activity has not picked up in the 31 days since as McCook playgrounds remain taped with caution saying “please stay off.” McCook High’s tennis courts (below) are typically busy at least five days a week as the Bison pursue another quest of defeating Class B’s best. ...
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