Sheridan Co. teams – G-R and Hay Springs –compete in Gordon

Sheridan Co. teams – G-R and Hay Springs –compete in Gordon

By Berklie Haag

The Gordon-Rushville Mustangs and the Hay Springs Hawks boys and girls basketball teams met in Gordon on January 9 for a Sheridan County rivalry game. 

The varsity girls basketball game was an exciting one for both sets of fans. In the first quarter, offense was strong for both sets of girls, but with an inconsistent Hay Springs defense, the Mustangs went into the second quarter leading 13-9. The second quarter proved to be more successful for the Mustangs as they

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Lady Mustangs lose thriller on last-second three

By Berklie Haag

On Saturday, January 6, the Gordon-Rushville girls basketball team traveled to Bayard to compete against the Tigers in an exhilarating basketball match-up. 

Early in the first quarter, the Bayard Tigers scored four unanswered points. The Mustangs took their first lead of the game when they scored 7 points in a row to have a score of 7 to 4. Throughout the rest of the first quarter, the score stayed fairly even. Going into the second quarter, Bayard lead 13-11. 

The

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Hawks wrestle at Garden Co. Invitational

The Hay Springs boys varsity wrestling team traveled to Oshkosh for an invitational on Saturday, January 6 and scored 17.00 team points.

113 – Austin Anderson (7–9) place is unknown and scored 3.00 team points.

Champ. Round 1 – Jaydon Walker (Hemingford) 18–7 won by fall over Austin Anderson (Hay Springs) 7–9 (Fall 3:07)

Cons. Round 1 – Austin Anderson (Hay Springs) 7–9 won by medical forfeit over Andrew Marquez (Gering JV) 0–2 (M. For.)

Cons

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Mustangs wrestle at WTC, Ogallala Duals

The Mustang wrestlers’ winter break was cut short by a pair of tournaments, first Western Trails Conference January 4 in Morril, then the Ogallala Duals January 6. The Mustangs finished right in the middle of the nine-team WTC lineup with 107.5 team points.

113 – Round 1 - Nathaniel Murillo (Morrill) over Matt Hood  (Fall 0:33). Round 2 - Jaydon Walker (Hemingford) over Matt Hood  (Fall 1:28). Round 3 - Jordan Cluff (Kimball) over Matt Hood  (Fall 1:43). Round 4 -

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GR Junior High Wrestling Results for Chadron and Alliance

GR Junior High Wrestling Results for Chadron and Alliance

Chadron Results

7th & 8th 80-84

Traiton Starr’s place is 4th and has scored 7.00 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Traiton Starr (Gordon/Rushville) won by decision over Daniel Kohel (Mitchell) (Dec 4-0)

Quarterfinal - Traiton Starr (Gordon/Rushville) won by decision over Braden Underwood (Chadron) (Dec 9-4)

Semifinal - Cayden Lamb (Valentine) won by decision over Traiton Starr (Gordon/Rushville) (Dec 4-0)

Cons. Semi - Traiton Starr (Gordon/Rushville) won by decision over Daniel

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Riverside advances to state after defeating Hay Springs 82-34

Riverside advances to state after defeating Hay Springs 82-34

By Lauren Brant

Despite the frigid temperature and wind that blew across the Hay Springs football field Friday afternoon, fans came out to show their support as the Hawks hosted the Riverside Chargers in the football semi-finals. The Chargers offense dominated the field and won the game 82-34.

The Hawks pressured the Chargers’ quarterback early but struggled to stop their running game. Riverside got on the board first, but Hay Springs’ Trent Reed answered after a scramble over

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Hawks defeat Shamrocks, advance to semi-finals

Hawks defeat Shamrocks, advance to semi-finals

By Lauren Brant

After a pep rally and community send-off, the Hay Springs football team traveled to Spalding on Friday, October 27 for the first round of sub-districts.

The Hawks came ready to play as their offense took an early 12-0 lead in the first quarter and the defense shutout Spalding Academy’s offense during the first half. Despite the Hawks’ momentum going into the half, the Shamrocks returned the second half kickoff for a touchdown, narrowing the Hawks’ lead to

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Hawks football preps for State Playoffs against Spalding Academy

By Lauren Brant

The Hay Springs Hawks football team closed out their regular season on Friday, October 20 as they met their goal of making the playoffs.

Coming into the game, the Hawks were coming off a bye-week and had an overall record of 6-1, which put them in third place in state standings for playoffs.

As the Hawks prepared for the Hyannis Longhorns, they stayed focused on their offensive and defensive strategies that made them successful throughout the season. The Hawks controlled the

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Lady Mustangs, Lady Lions come together after volleyball match to remember Lily Martin

Lady Mustangs, Lady Lions come together after volleyball match to remember Lily Martin

By Lauren Brant

After the Lady Mustangs dominated on the volleyball court against the Morrill Lions on Tuesday, October 17, they recognized the loss of Morrill Lion Lily Martin.

Martin was a senior at Morrill High School who lettered in three sports. In late August, Martin was tragically killed in an auto accident.

Coach Kim Turnbull-Campbell talked to her team after the accident and asked if they wanted to do something. “We brainstormed what we could do and it was brought up that the

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Mustangs shutout Warriors on homecoming for third straight win

Mustangs shutout Warriors on homecoming for third straight win

By Jordan Huether

The Gordon-Rushville football team continues to dominate the competition, with the Bennett County Warriors as their latest victim. The 63-0 victory Friday night marks the third straight game the Mustangs have won by 30 points or more. 

Before the game, coach Lindholm said he wanted to establish the run game early on before taking it to the outside. They did just that, scoring right away on a string of strong runs up the middle by senior Korby Campbell, punctuated by a

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