Mazmal Babiker spent one year at Western Nebraska Community College and now the freshman from Erie, Pennsylvania, will be heading closer to home after signing to continue his soccer playing days at Mercyhurst University in Erie Pennsylvania.

Standout BHS athlete now the starting center for the defending Super Bowl Champions

Wyatt Langford hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for Texas to end a no-hit bid by the Colorado Rockies in their first game after manager Bud Black was fired.

After claiming both indoor championships earlier this school year, Doane completed the yearlong four-peat by winning both the men's and women's outdoor track and field GPAC crowns last weekend in Hastings. 

The Warriors, Bulldogs and Bruins will represent the state of Nebraska in the 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds this week, while three other schools from the GPAC have also made this year's fields.

Norfolk Catholic Junior Leighton Burbach will be playing college football in the Big Ten Conference after announcing his commitment on Sunday.

The Colorado Rockies have fired manager Bud Black.

WAYNE, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs dropped a heartbreaker to the Wayne Blue Devils in the District C-5 Championship Friday, 2-1.

The Colorado Rockies are reluctant to label themselves in a rebuilding era, but after Saturday night it might be more accurate to say they’re imploding.

Chadron State College senior Nicquaine Henry set the school record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 51.56 seconds while winning the race at the Concordia University Last Chance Meets in Seward on Friday.

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team got a strong pitching performance from Julian Garza and the Cougars came back to capture a 10-6 win ober Lamar Community College on Friday at the Region IX Tournament in Pueblo, Colorado.

Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. bounced back with 21 clutch points, leading the Denver Nuggets past the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

The Hemingford boys and Bridgeport girls ran away with the team titles at the Bayard B-C-D Meet on Friday.

Two former UNK college athletes have teamed up to open a first of its kind facility in Central Nebraska.

Area athletes will represent the region at the 2025 West Nebraska All-Star Games in Scottsbluff.

Kimball’s Kyler Lusche shot a scorching 69 Thursday to win both the Kimball Invite and WTC golf title at Four Winds Golf Course.

WAYNE, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs pushed four runs across through two frames of action and held on for a tight 4-2 win over the Holdrege Dusters in the first round of the District C5 Tournament in Wayne on Thursday.

RALSTON, NE - In the first game of the B-3 District Tournament between the Nebraska City Pioneers and Ralston Rams, it was the host Rams that walked away with a 6-0 win thanks to a quick start on Thursday.

Adryana Rodriguez, one of the top 2-sport athletes at Scottsbluff High, will be continuing her playing days at the collegiate level after committing to the women’s soccer program at Western Nebraska Community College.

Interim coach David Adelman didn't let the Denver Nuggets blow off their blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2.

Before they head off to Michigan to compete in the NAIA Championships next week, hear from all five starters who helped Doane women's golf capture the GPAC team title for the first time in program history.

With the spring semester almost complete, Doane Football head coach Jonathan Johnson joins NCN's Tim Hackett for our latest Coach Conversation, discussing the Tigers' winter offseason, spring game spotlights, and summer plans.

Sidney’s Cole Raffelson ties for 6th with a 76 at the Gering Invite

Coaches have been selected for the 2025 West Nebraska All-Star Games in Scottsbluff on June 7.

Valerie Maas took home a brand-new e-bike from Pedalers Corner when Morgan Haupt smoked the course to win the Big Boy Big Wheel Race in his debut.

There's a major shake-up happening with a girls basketball powerhouse in central Nebraska.

Sidney shines at the Cozad Invite! Red Raiders win 6 events and finish top 3 in both boys and girls standings.

Travis Brewster has resigned his position as the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, Athletic Director Mannie Reinsch announced Tuesday. 

A new head coach in Central Nebraska has high expectations this coming season for his new team.

Cougars face Lamar Thursday in first round

Nikola Jokic had 42 points and 22 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds to give the Denver Nuggets a stunning 121-119 comeback win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.

The Big Wheel Race returns May 7. Pick your winner at thebigboy987.com for a shot at a Rambo Rooster E-Bike.

For years, Crete has shared spaces and facilities with nearby Doane University. Now, Crete Public Schools' Project Rise campaign, formally launched Monday, will help create spaces for Cardinals athletes to call their own home.

OVERLAND PARK, KS - On Friday, May 2, the Heart of America Athletic Conference named its Baseball All-Conference Award winners.

The Hastings College Baseball team is turning to a former MLB broadcaster and collegiate coach to lead its program.

It wasn’t the way the Western Nebraska Community College softball team wanted to end their season.

UTSA associate head coach Jamie Carey has been hired as Omaha’s new women’s basketball coach.

Over 400 kids signed up for the youth track meet this year

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team managed just three hits on Saturday and the Northeastern Junior College Plainsmen earned the No. 2 seed for the Region IX tournament with a 7-0 win over the Cougars in Sterling.

Not this time: The Denver Nuggets’ second-half lead was way too big for them to fritter away.

South Platte’s Nathan Jacobs dominates with 4 golds.

WEST POINT - For the second time in two weeks, the GACC/West Point-Beemer Patriots take down the Thurston-Cuming County Thunder

Sidney's Lance Holly sets record in 100 Meters.

Ogallala’s Rylan Gilmore shot a 74 to win medalist honors and Scottsbluff claimed the team title at Friday’s SHS Invite at Scotts Bluff Country Club.

Perkins County takes the SPVA boys golf title, while Kimball’s Kyler Lusche shoots a 72 to win individual honors.

Saturday’s road game will determine No. 2 seed for regionals

Kimball will be part of an American Legion Baseball League for the first time since 2017.

The Jack Osborne Track Complex is fully renovated and is ready to once again host outdoor track and field events. 

Scottsbluff takes home the team trophy and Noah Shaddick claims individual honors at the Chadron Golf Invite.

Catcher Gladysh had two home runs and the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team had four home runs total as the Cougars registered a key Empire Conference 13-5 win over Northeastern Junior College Thursday in Sterling, Colorado.

Lincoln Pius X holds on for the 3-1 victory over Norfolk, thanks to some incredible defensive plays from Vanis, Mlnarik and Kassmeier

The individual honorees came from Niobrara/Verdigre and Stanton.

The Colorado Rockies got to shake hands after a game for only the second time in three weeks, and they celebrated after rookie Chase Dollander outpitched reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale in a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Led by a second-place finish from freshman Connie Jarm, the Doane Tigers won their first GPAC women's golf team title and earned a trip to the NAIA championships.

Brian Ortmeier was announced as the Wildcats' coach on Wednesday

Kimball's high school track team had a successful Best in the West tournament Tuesday, taking home medals and setting personal records.

Champions crowned at the 2025 Best in the West Track & Field Meet in Scottsbluff on Tuesday.

PERU, NE - Peru State College is excited to announce the addition of Men's and Women's Indoor and Outdoor Distance Track programs.

Led by a runner-up finish from Creighton Trembly and five other top five finishes (two individual and three relays), Chadron State had a strong closing day at the 2025 RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. 

Fourteen Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track & Field students will compete in the Best of the West tournament April 29. 

It was a special day at Volunteer Field on Sunday when Western Nebraska Community College and McCook Community College met for a doubleheader with a packed Volunteer Field.

An 11-year-old from Nebraska becomes the 12th in state history to win at the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals.

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball are still in the hunt for the second seed for the Region IX tournament after sweeping Luna Community College on Friday and Saturday.

Chadron State softball sent off its seniors in style with two wins over Adams State, marking Senior Day and ending the 2025 season with 9-1 and 7-3 wins over the Grizzlies.