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As mostly clear skies and a warm sun greeted the first day of spring it was the perfect setting for the Peetz Bulldogs and Merino Rams to welcome the season with the schedule's first baseball game. Unfortunately for the visiting 'Dogs the fifth inning got away from the young squad. The Rams went on to win a 12-3 non-league contest on Thursday. Before the game unravelled in the fifth, Peetz pitcher Bradey Holtz was sailing along with a 3-2 lead. He threw mostly fastballs, mixing in a diet of... Full story
Sidney’s track team began preparing this week for Saturday’s season opener, the indoor event at Chadron. Savanna Rosenbaum works on bringing out the form that has earned a trip to state in the high jump.... Full story
Sidney’s track team began preparing this week for Saturday’s season opener, the indoor event at Chadron. Lucas Rosenbaum strides out after receiving the baton from Logan Lewis.... Full story
Bradey Holtz, left, and Ben Karnik work on the baton exchange as the Peetz Bulldogs prepare for their opening meet on Saturday at Yuma.... Full story
We made it! Today is the first day of spring, and even if the weather sometimes doesn’t reflect it winter is done. As President Gerald Ford once said, “My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.” OK, so it’s a bit strong to say that winter is a nightmare and I think Mr. Ford had something else on his mind back in August, 1974. Come to think of it, if you’ve ever spent a sweltering August day in Washington, D.C., you just might not mind a little touch of winter. But still, I think most everybody’s favorite season is spring. Pro...
Practice is underway for the spring sports season, when weather allows. Students from Peetz High School hit the track on Wednesday. The first meet of the season, at least in Nebraska, is scheduled for Saturday in Chadron. Peetz competes in Yuma, Colo. Despite limited outdoor practice so far this season, Whitney Christian is already feeling comfortable clearing the hurdles.... Full story
The Sidney Sun-Telegraph was treated to many an exciting game during this past season. We saw clutch last-second shots, dramatic comebacks, exciting wins and even a few heart breaking losses. There was even an emotional win for a beloved coach who was temporarily sent to the sidelines. Here, then is our top-10 list in no particular order - with one clear exception. Sidney 45, Gering 43 (Girls) at WNCC - Feb. 28 Considering how much was on the line and how unlikely the task, it's hard to look...
Creek Valley senior Lane Godfrey has comitted to play basketball and golf at Hastings College this fall. Godfrey was the Storm basketball team's leader in several statistical categories this past season and a qualifier for the NSAA Boys State Golf Tournament last spring. On the court Godfrey was tops for Creek Valley in scoring (15.6 ppg), rebounds (8.0 rpg), assists (3.9 apg) and steals (3.2 spg). On the links Godfrey filled the number one slot for Creek Valley in 2013 and was a threat to...
For the second straight year Spencer Ellwanger of Sidney has been named to the 2014 Nebraska Trapshooting Association State Team. Ellwanger, 15, earned his place on the state team in the sub-junior category after qualifying in three different disciplines. To qualify for the team in the sub-junior age group one must have a minimum of 1,000 targets from the 16-yard line, 1,000 targets from the shooter's handicap yardage (18-27 yards) and 500 doubles targets (two targets at one time). "It's a good... Full story
Although snow washed out the scheduled Peetz opener on Thursday, the Bulldogs got in a good day of practice at the start of the week. Catcher Logan Vach takes a throw at the plate.... Full story
Although snow washed out the scheduled Peetz opener on Thursday, the Bulldogs got in a good day of practice at the start of the week. Angelica Clowdis makes the pivot at second base.... Full story
Dylan Brenner escapes.... Full story
Perhaps it was just too close to St. Patricks day to deny the Irish. Though the Leyton Warriors won three of the four quarters, a 23-4 edge for Falls City Sacred Heart in the second quarter, turned out to be the backbreaker as the Irish won the first-round game in the NSAA Boys Basketball Championships at Southeast High School in Lincoln 58-50. Second-quarter struggles left Leyton in a 31-16 halftime rut, yet there were no heads hanging as they came out for the second half. Cruise set the tone...
Another Lincoln hotel room the night before a championship bout. There's an eastward view of the city from the third-floor window of this room. The sky is clear, the moon bright and the city lights more than strong enough to blot out the stellar constellations above. But at ground level in Lincoln this weekend the big arena lights at several venues will serve to illuminate the stars of Nebraska high school basketball. My quarters are three floors above the front desk - near the elevator. It's...
Creek Valley distance runner Ashley Burr loosens up before practice. The spring sports season begins in late March.... Full story
Senior Josh Fiscus of Peetz High School was selected by members of the Colorado media to play in the Denver Nuggets and Gold Crown Foundation sponsored high school all-star basketball game known as "The Show." The Show will be played at the Pepsi Center in Denver on April 12, with the girls getting started at 1:30 p.m. and the boys to follow at 3. The Denver Nuggets will cap off the day with their game against the Utah Jazz at 7. As part of the honor the all stars will each recieve a ticket...
Sidney's Federation wrestlers hosted a tournament over the weekend. Almost 40 local youths qualified to participate in the state event. Sidney Elementary AAU dual class A 1st place winners pose with their medals in hand. Sidney Federation State qualifiers Pre K-K 32-35 - Corban Barnes Pre K-K 39-42 - DominiQue Boppre Pre K-K 45-48 - Korbin Hanley Pre K-K 48-52 - Kayson Houser Pre K-K 53-58 - Henry Nelson Pre K-K 53-58 - Zechariah Roggasch 1st-2nd 40 - Drew Sykora 1st-2nd 50 - Chance Houser 1st-2... Full story
Sidney's Federation wrestlers hosted a tournament over the weekend. Almost 40 local youths qualified to participate in the state event. Coach Mark Vowers giving his advice, and a little pep talk before a match. Sidney Federation State qualifiers Pre K-K 32-35 - Corban Barnes Pre K-K 39-42 - DominiQue Boppre Pre K-K 45-48 - Korbin Hanley Pre K-K 48-52 - Kayson Houser Pre K-K 53-58 - Henry Nelson Pre K-K 53-58 - Zechariah Roggasch 1st-2nd 40 - Drew Sykora 1st-2nd 50 - Chance Houser 1st-2nd 50 -... Full story
Sidney High School senior Lucas Rosenbaum has committed to Missouri S & T University in Rolla, Mo., where he plans to compete with the track and field team and study engineering. Rosenbaum, a straight-A student and four-sport athlete, will join the Miners primarily as a pole vaulter. He presently shares the Red Raiders record in the event with a vault of 14-1. At state last season he vaulted 14 feet. Of the 12 top finishers at state, Rosenbaum was the only junior. This season he has set a goal...
Sidney's Sharpshooters work on their trap skills during practice at the Sidney Shooting Park last weekend. Competition begins on March 15 with an event in Hyannis. Tyler Miller takes aim.... Full story
Katelin Cole hits the deck after being fouled. Sidney lost in the opening round 65-44.... Full story
Perhaps it was fitting that five seniors--Katelin Cole, Sarah Mahr, Rachel Petik, Abbi Porter and Cody Rowley--started for the Class B District 6 Champion Red Raiders. Though the Cinderella slipper didn't quite fit in the end, Sidney and their five seniors finished the season off in style Thursday morning at Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena in the 2014 NSAA Girls Basketball Championships. Ultimately No. 8 Sidney came up short, by a 65-44 count to the top rated Class B team in the state, the Grand...
Somewhere in these sports pages are the results of the Sidney Red Raiders efforts against the Grand Island Northwest Vikings in the 2014 NSAA Girls State Basketball Championships. They'll be photos and a story detailing as much as can be told in the space and time allowed. But as these words are written the game has yet to be played. It's Wednesday evening and I've just arrived in Lincoln. Like the players, coaches, fans and other media I expect to be prompt in my arrival at Pinnacle Bank...
Despite some sluggish first-half moments, Leyton proved toughest when it mattered. With a 35-21 win over the Cody-Kilgore Cowboys in Hay Springs Tuesday night the Class D-2 District 6 champion Leyton Warrriors earned their third consecutive trip to state. The Warriors, who finished fourth in last year's tournament, will open their quest for a state title in Lincoln on March 13, when they face Falls City Sacred Heart (23-4) at Lincoln Southeast. Though Leyton never trailed and was deadlocked...
