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Leyton rolls past South Platte 55-13 on Homecoming Friday
Leyton rolls past South Platte 55-13 on Homecoming Friday

Alec Watchorn scored 4 TDs and Colt Van Anne added 3 as Leyton rolled past South Platte 55-13 on Homecoming Friday.

Summerland grinds out 24-6 win over Elkhorn Valley

Summerland grinds out 24-6 win over Elkhorn Valley

Summerland went for 285 yards of total offense in the 24-6 victory over Elkhorn Valley

Two freshmen run away with first place in Class D District 2 cross country

Two freshmen run away with first place in Class D District 2 cross country

With 12 different schools and over 60 girls looking for a ticket to the state finals in Kearney, it was a new competitor with a familiar last name who cashed in her ticket.

Giants' spark plug rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo to test Broncos' top defense

Giants' spark plug rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo to test Broncos' top defense

The New York Giants have found new energy with rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 16

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 16

Thursday's local scoreboard, Oct. 16

Eight teams set to compete Saturday in Minuteman Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament in Bridgeport

Eight teams set to compete Saturday in Minuteman Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament in Bridgeport

The Minuteman Activities Conference Volleyball Tournament serves up Saturday in Bridgeport.

WNCC women’s basketball preparing for next week’s Cougar Madness

WNCC women’s basketball preparing for next week’s Cougar Madness

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team have been going hard in practices since the official practice date of October 1.

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic considers Nuggets a 'dark horse' despite being a top contender to dethrone Thunder

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic considers Nuggets a 'dark horse' despite being a top contender to dethrone Thunder

Nikola Jokic considers the Denver Nuggets a dark horse in the NBA title race despite being a top contender to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chase County, Holdrege claim district titles at Class C-5 cross country meet in Ogallala

Chase County, Holdrege claim district titles at Class C-5 cross country meet in Ogallala

Chase County’s girls and Holdrege’s boys raced to team titles at the Class C-5 District Cross Country Meet in Ogallala.

WNCC volleyball downs McCook in four sets

WNCC volleyball downs McCook in four sets

Dani Cruz pounded down 14 kills and Natalia Nowak had 22 service points as the Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team captured a key South Conference match over McCook Community College Tuesday in McCook.

Eagles notes: Men's Wrestling Picked 5th, Gehlhausen Preseason All-RMAC

Eagles notes: Men's Wrestling Picked 5th, Gehlhausen Preseason All-RMAC

Headlined by a pair of second-place votes, the Chadron State men's wrestling program has been picked fifth in a crowded 2025 Preseason Coaches Poll while Keegan Gehlhausen earned a preseason honor. 

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 14

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 14

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 14

Leyton senior Macie Roelle captures 500 career Digs

Leyton senior Macie Roelle captures 500 career Digs

Senior Macie Roelle captures her 500th career dig

2025 NSAA Girls Golf State Championships results: EMF's Klooz 10th, Norris' Shield 13th, Titans fifth in Class B

2025 NSAA Girls Golf State Championships results: EMF's Klooz 10th, Norris' Shield 13th, Titans fifth in Class B

EMF's Abigail Klooz finished in 10th in Class C; The Norris girls finished in fifth place in Class B, led by a 13th place finish from Natalie Shield.

Duchesne, Minden win state golf team championships

Duchesne, Minden win state golf team championships

Aurora’s Julia Messere and Minden’s KayLynn Jorgensen are state champions as the NSAA Girls State Golf Championships wrapped up Tuesday.

Ogallala Sweeps Sidney in Second Meeting of the Season

Ogallala Sweeps Sidney in Second Meeting of the Season

The Ogallala Lady Indians continued their strong season with a straight-set victory over the Sidney Lady Raiders on Monday night, winning 25-20, 25-17, 25-19. The win improves Ogallala to 24-3, while Sidney falls to 13-15.

O'Brien Wins Third Defensive Player of the Week

O'Brien Wins Third Defensive Player of the Week

After another prolific performance, this time against one of the top rushing attacks in Division II, Logan O'Brien has been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season.

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche's MacKinnon punctuates hot start with stick twirl, fist pump in 2-goal outing at Buffalo

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche's MacKinnon punctuates hot start with stick twirl, fist pump in 2-goal outing at Buffalo

Colorado Avalanche top-line center Nathan MacKinnon is on a roll four games into the season after scoring twice in a 3-1 win at Buffalo.

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 13

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 13

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 13

Live results: Elkhorn North, Minden lead after Day 1 of Girls State Golf Championships

Live results: Elkhorn North, Minden lead after Day 1 of Girls State Golf Championships

Elkhorn North and Minden top the leaderboard after Day 1 of the NSAA Girls State Golf Championships.

Beatrice gearing up for another title run, rematch with Hastings to open state

Beatrice gearing up for another title run, rematch with Hastings to open state

The 2024 Class B state champions are back in Hastings this season, with the goal to be in Lincoln come next Monday afternoon

Sports Broadcast Schedule

Sports Broadcast Schedule

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Beatrice, Norris, Freeman qualify for 2025 NSAA Softball State Championships: preview, broadcast schedule

Beatrice, Norris, Freeman qualify for 2025 NSAA Softball State Championships: preview, broadcast schedule

Ol' Red and KWBE will be on hand in Hastings to bring you live coverage of the 2025 state softball tournament all week long, featuring Freeman, Norris and reigning champions Beatrice!

Live results: Nebraska high school girls state golf championships

Live results: Nebraska high school girls state golf championships

Historical powers Omaha Marian, Omaha Duchesne and Minden look to add to state record books

‘We’re doing it for her’: Valentine golf team heads to State, playing in honor of teammate

‘We’re doing it for her’: Valentine golf team heads to State, playing in honor of teammate

The Valentine Lady Badgers are competing at the state golf tournament, but this year’s trip means far more than a shot at a title

Knights' Strong Second Half Secures Big Win Over Thunderbirds

Knights' Strong Second Half Secures Big Win Over Thunderbirds

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights pulled away in the second half of their battle with Johnson County Central Thunderbirds Friday to grab a 52-20 win, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Syracuse Soars Past Falls City to Remain Unbeaten

Syracuse Soars Past Falls City to Remain Unbeaten

SYRACUSE, NE - The Syracuse Rockets improved to 7-0 following a 40-0 win over the Falls City Tigers on homecoming in Syracuse, Nebraska, as heard on B103 Friday.

WNCC volleyball sweeps Southeast on Saturday

WNCC volleyball sweeps Southeast on Saturday

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team utilized a team effort in sweeping past Southeast Community College 25-18, 25-19, 25-17 on Saturday in a Region IX South contest at Cougar Palace.

Broncos get 9 sacks and beat the winless Jets in ugly 13-11 win in London

Broncos get 9 sacks and beat the winless Jets in ugly 13-11 win in London

o Nix threw an early touchdown pass, Wil Lutz kicked a late go-ahead field goal and the Denver Broncos sacked Justin Fields nine times, with the final one sealing an ugly 13-11 victory over the winless New York Jets.

Eagles notes: Ryker runs wild as Chadron State beats New Mexico Highlands

Eagles notes: Ryker runs wild as Chadron State beats New Mexico Highlands

Chadron State redshirt freshman running back Quincey Ryker stole the show with 220 yards and three touchdowns on the ground as Chadron State won its fifth straight RMAC game by defeating New Mexico Highlands 37-20 at Elliott Field.

Colorado sports notes: Rantanen, Robertson score in shootout, Stars top Avs, 5-4

Colorado sports notes: Rantanen, Robertson score in shootout, Stars top Avs, 5-4

Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen scored shootout goals, Jake Oettinger stopped Nathan MacKinnon on Colorado’s final shot, and the Dallas Stars beat the Avalanche 5-4.

College football roundup: Kaidon Salter throws 2 TD passes, Colorado's defense shines in 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State

College football roundup: Kaidon Salter throws 2 TD passes, Colorado's defense shines in 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State

Colorado's defense made a significant impact in a 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 11

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 11

Saturday's local scoreboard, Oct. 11

Bemidji State holds back Wildcats 26-21

Bemidji State holds back Wildcats 26-21

Bemidji State built a 24-14 halftime lead, then held off Wayne State in the second half for a 26-21 Northern Sun Conference football victory over the Wildcats

Red Raiders Roll on Homecoming, Shut Out Chase County 46-0

Red Raiders Roll on Homecoming, Shut Out Chase County 46-0

The Class C-1 No. 5 Sidney Red Raiders celebrated Homecoming in dominant fashion Friday night, blanking Chase County 46-0 for their fourth shutout of the season. Sidney improved to 7-0, while the Longhorns dropped to 1-6.

Eagles notes: Chadron State falls to Adams State in four sets

Eagles notes: Chadron State falls to Adams State in four sets

Chadron State won the first set, then lost the next three all by the minimum two points, coming up short 21-25, 27-25, 25-23, 26-24 to the Adams State Grizzlies on Friday night in Alamosa. 

Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to 49-21 romp over Fresno State

Jackson Brousseau guides Colorado State to 49-21 romp over Fresno State

Jackson Brousseau followed a 73-yard touchdown run by Justin Marshall with three first-half touchdown passes and Colorado State cruised to a 49-21 victory over Fresno State.

Wolfpack Win A Wild One

Wolfpack Win A Wild One

ELGIN - Neligh-Oakdale suffered their first loss of the season Friday night, as Elgin Public-Pope John came out on top of a back-and-forth affair 38-26.

#10 Pierce runs all over Wayne

#10 Pierce runs all over Wayne

The Blue Jays racked up over 400 yards rushing in their 48-26 win

North Platte sweeps team titles at Sidney Cross Country Invite

North Platte sweeps team titles at Sidney Cross Country Invite

North Platte swept both the boys and girls team titles at the Sidney Cross Country Invite.

Colorado sports notes: Broncos owner praises job by coach Sean Payton and outlines big plans for new stadium

Colorado sports notes: Broncos owner praises job by coach Sean Payton and outlines big plans for new stadium

Broncos owner and CEO Greg Penner says coach Sean Payton’s “culture of high expectations” has changed the trajectory of the team since the last time Denver played in London.

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 10

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 10

Friday's local scoreboard, Oct. 10

Beatrice wins district title, heading back to state tournament

Beatrice wins district title, heading back to state tournament

The Beatrice Lady Orange will officially have a chance to defend their Class B State Championship. 

Beatrice off to district final, after tight contest with Seward

Beatrice off to district final, after tight contest with Seward

Lady Orange softball battled through a tough start to the postseason, but survives, knocking off Seward 4-2. 

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dakota Wesleyan recap, Mount Marty preview

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dakota Wesleyan recap, Mount Marty preview

Doane head coach Jonathan Johnson details what went wrong last week against Dakota Wesleyan, what his team is focused on this week against Mount Marty, and how his Tigers can learn not just to trust the process, but love it.

Tinsman, senior leadership leading Hastings High Softball into postseason

Tinsman, senior leadership leading Hastings High Softball into postseason

The 2025 Tiger Softball team is ready to make a deep postseason run behind the top state pitcher in Class B plus a versatile and selfless lineup.

Lady Longhorn Volleyball Team has winning record this season

Lady Longhorn Volleyball Team has winning record this season

The Lady Longhorn Volleyball Team has seen major improvement with a winning record so far this season.

Eagles Notes: Kleve Wins Medalist Honors in Billings

Eagles Notes: Kleve Wins Medalist Honors in Billings

Macy Kleve shot 1-over-par 73 on Tuesday, the best score of the day in the entire field, to win outright individual medalist honors with a two-day score of 6-over-par 150 at the Yellowjacket Fall Invitational.

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

Martin Necas scores 2 goals, and the Avalanche rout the Kings 4-1 in a dominant season opener

Martin Necas scored two goals, Nathan MacKinnon had two assists to become the leading scorer in Avalanche history, and Colorado opened the regular season with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 7

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 7

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Oct. 7

North Platte downs WNCC in five sets

North Platte downs WNCC in five sets

North Platte Community College’s Khloee Wright pounded down 20 kills and the Knights won the fourth and fifth sets to defeat Western Nebraska Community College on Tuesday.

Auburn Fends Off Lourdes Central Catholic in Volleyball Rivalry Tuesday Night

Auburn Fends Off Lourdes Central Catholic in Volleyball Rivalry Tuesday Night

AUBURN, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights hit the road to take on the Auburn Bulldogs Tuesday night and fell in five sets after taking the third and fourth sets to tie the match up.

Sidney golfers qualify for state at district meet in Nebraska City

Sidney golfers qualify for state at district meet in Nebraska City

Sidney placed third at the Class B-3 District Meet in Nebraska City, punching their ticket to the state tournament Oct. 13–14 in Scottsbluff.

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska evolving ahead of road tests

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska evolving ahead of road tests

The Huskers are the only defense in the nation giving up less than 100 yards passing per game

Homecoming Week kicks off with successful Powder Puff Volleyball Night

Homecoming Week kicks off with successful Powder Puff Volleyball Night

The Kimball Student Council organized a successful Powder Puff Volleyball event to kick off homecoming week.

Peru State College Announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Peru State College Announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

The 2025 Peru State College Athletic Hall of Fame class has been announced, with four individuals, one team, and a group of early cross country teams set to be enshrined this fall.

WNCC’s Gonzalez-Orozco named Region IX South Defensive Player of the Week

WNCC’s Gonzalez-Orozco named Region IX South Defensive Player of the Week

Western Nebraska Community College volleyball libero Alex Gonzalez-Orozco was named the Region IX South Defensive Player of the Week for her play in helping the Cougars to a 2-1 record last week.

Peru State College Shuts Out Clarke for Homecoming

Peru State College Shuts Out Clarke for Homecoming

PERU, NE - The Peru State football team delivered a commanding Homecoming performance on Saturday afternoon at the Oak Bowl, defeating Clarke (Iowa) 54-0.

Scottsbluff, Chadron advance to Nebraska high school girls state golf tournament

Scottsbluff, Chadron advance to Nebraska high school girls state golf tournament

Norris edges Scottsbluff by one stroke, and Valentine takes C-5 gold as area golfers punch their tickets to state.

Broncos swagger after pulling off stunning comeback against Eagles for biggest win in a decade

Broncos swagger after pulling off stunning comeback against Eagles for biggest win in a decade

The Denver Broncos swagger into London after pulling off a remarkable comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 6

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 6

Monday's local scoreboard, Oct. 6

Rhule: Sack problems go beyond offensive line, Huskers turn attention to Maryland

Rhule: Sack problems go beyond offensive line, Huskers turn attention to Maryland

After a 38-27 win over Michigan State, the Huskers are preparing for their first true road game of the season as they travel to Maryland this weekend. 

Bulldogs Tame Tigers in Homecoming Win Friday Night

Bulldogs Tame Tigers in Homecoming Win Friday Night

AUBURN, NE - The Auburn Bulldogs grabbed their second win of the season in a dominant performance over Falls City to celebrate homecoming, 41-6, as heard on B103.

Lourdes Central Catholic Spoils Weeping Water Homecoming With 55-6 Triumph

Lourdes Central Catholic Spoils Weeping Water Homecoming With 55-6 Triumph

WEEPING WATER, NE - The Lourdes Central Catholic Knights continued their strong season on Friday, dominating Weeping Water in a battle of 4-1 teams, 55-6, as heard on Otoe County Country.

Cougar notes: WNCC men fall to Northwest in weather-shortened contest

Cougar notes: WNCC men fall to Northwest in weather-shortened contest

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team wrapped up the regular season Saturday in suffering a 3-0 weather-shortened contest to Northwest College at Landers Soccer Complex.