Local teams adapt to spring white out

Since this spring sports schedule has played out more like a winter sports season, area coaches and activity directors needed to become as creative as artists and flexible as a circus performers when scheduling--or rescheduling--practices and events.

“The weather in western Nebraska is so unpredictable this time of year, it’s very tough for kids to get into a rhythm,” Leyton Activities Director James McGown explained.

Without exception, every sports schedule in this area has been affected by weather. While many events have been posponed many more have been cancelled outright.

“I’ve never seen...