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By GameChanger Robert Mast drove in five runs on four hits to lead Tri-County Titan Juniors past Battle Creek Post 75, 15-14, on Thursday. Mast doubled in the third inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the sixth inning, scoring two. The Tri-County Titan Juniors collected 14 hits, and Battle Creek Post 75 had 11 in the high-scoring affair. Tri-County got on the board in the top of the first inning after Parker Frank walked, and Mast grounded out, each scoring one run. The Titans scored five runs on three hits in the top of the second...
By GameChanger The Tri-County Juniors couldn't keep up with Albion Cornerstone Legion Post #162 Junior, and fell 18-3 on June 30. Albion jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored one run, Chance Trollope singled, scoring one run, a dropped third strike scored one run, Bentley Iverson singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Trollope was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and an error scored one run. Albion added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when an error scored two...
BY GAMECHANGER Tri-County Seniors couldn't keep up with the Albion Cornerstone Legion Post #162 Senior and fell 10-2 on June 30 at Albion. Albion got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jack Molt singled to the left side of the infield, Jacob Miller singled down the left field line, Chance Trollope walked, Rylan Hoadley walked, and an Albion player scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. Albion added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Kaden Miller doubled to center field, Carter Molt singled to...
The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31. The survey provides useful estimates about annual production by wild turkey hens and how many poults, or young turkeys, survive the summer brood-rearing period. These records lend insight into population indices and trends, which inform management decisions regarding wild turkeys. During July and August, survey participants are asked to record all turkeys they see....
O’Neill scored eight runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Tri-County Titan Juniors 11-2 on June 23. O’Neill were the first to get on the board in the first when Cameron Laursen grounded out, scoring one run. A steal of home by Levi Hoferer gave Tri-County the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first. O’Neill flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring eight runs on one hit to take the lead, 9-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Maguire Heiss that drove in two. O’Neill added one run in the third....
The Tri-County Titan Seniors had trouble keeping up with the Irish 18U in a 10-0 loss on June 23 at Orchard. The Irish got on the board in the top of the first inning after Tri-County dropped a third strike, Drake Berg doubled to center field, Xzavier Parks singled to center field, Max Berg singled down the right field line, and the Titans committed an error, each scoring one run. A ground out by Turner Heiss, a single by Grady Welke, and a single by Jarek Erickson helped the Irish 18U extend their early lead in the second. A double by Welke...
For the majority of her life, basketball has taught Adyson Mlnarik lessons on and off the court. Now, as a junior at Hastings College, she is using her experiences to help younger athletes at a series of basketball camps that took place at Summerland, St. Mary's, Boyd County, and Niobrara/Verdigre schools. "The goals are the same for all age divisions, developing their skills and making them more confident." Mlnarik said. According to Mlnarik, her specialty in basketball would be shooting, but... Full story
When Brett Kaczor walked into the Ewing football program as a freshman, longtime Ewing coach Ed Johnson didn't need much time to recognize what he had. "We (Coach Brock Eichelberger and I) made a decision to bring him right up right away," Johnson recalled. "We thought he was ready, and we used him right away and didn't waste any time at all. He proved us right, I guess." Nearly two decades later, that decision looks even more obvious. On June 20, Kaczor was inducted into the Nebraska Eight-Man...
Despite a 7-run deficit in the fifth inning, the Tri-County Titan Seniors almost came all the way back, but eventually fell 7-5 to Security First Regulators on Saturday. Tri-County closed the gap by scoring on a walk, an error, a single, and a walk. SFR got on the board in the first inning after Johnny Ziller singled, scoring one run. They added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when an error scored one run, and Brayden Heiting singled, scoring two runs. SFR scored two runs in the top of the fourth on a home run to center...
Levi Hoferer collected three hits in four at bats, as the Tri-County Titan Juniors defeated Battle Creek Post 75, 14-8, on Saturday. Hoferer tripled in the second inning, doubled in the third inning, and singled in the first inning. Tri-County got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored three runs, and Landyn Coffey singled, scoring one run. The Titan Juniors added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Hoferer tripled to right field, Parker Frank walked, Mykel Reiley singled to center field,...
Summerland graduate Ethan Kester played on the white squad in Friday's Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic in Norfolk. After a scoreless first half, the Red Team took control and won, 16-6....
Tri-County Titan Juniors had trouble keeping up with Creighton in a 16-1 loss on Saturday. Creighton got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Creighton scored on a passed ball, Haiden Horstmann doubled to left field, and Creighton scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Creighton scored five runs on one hit in the bottom of the third inning. In the bottom of the fourth, Creighton scored eight runs on three hits. Coen Horstmann earned the win for Creighton. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and one run over four...
BY: GAMECHANGER Despite strong base running and patience at bat, the Tri-County Titan Seniors couldn’t match the Creighton Seniors energy, falling 11-2 in a Saturday contest. Creighton jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Tucker Tauber doubled, scoring two runs, Braxton Eggerling singled, scoring one run, and Coen Horstmann doubled, scoring one run. Creighton added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning. Robinson LaDeaux earned the win for Creighton. The pitcher gave up five hits and two runs over f...
The Nebraska Eight Man Football Coaches Association will introduce its newest members in the Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame on June 20 in Hastings. Brett Kaczor, former Ewing and Nebraska Wesleyan standout, is one of the inductees. The Wall of Fame will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Lynn Ferrell Arena and the inductions will take place during halftime of the 49th annual Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star Game. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. From 2005 to 2008, Kaczor was an outstanding...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Juniors couldn't keep up with Hartington, and fell 19-4 on Tuesday, May 26. Hartington got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rylan Fischer singled, Keaton Keiser walked, Blake Bensen walked, and another player scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. Hartington scored six runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. Gavin Klug singled, scoring one run, Fischer singled, scoring one run, Marcus Haberman drew a walk, scoring one run,...
By GameChanger Both teams were strong on the hill on ThursdayMay 28, but Crofton’s Senior Legion squad was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over theTri-County Titan Seniors. Ryan Rifer started the game for Tri-County Titan Seniors and recorded 21 outs. Tri-County lost despite out-hitting Crofton, four to three. Max Bruce led Tri-County Titan Seniors with three hits. Crofton got on the board in the top of the first inning after Lane Heimes doubled down the left field line, and Kolton Vornhagen grounded out, each s...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Seniors had trouble keeping up with Hartington in a 20-0 loss on Tuesday, May 26 at Orchard. Hartington jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Hunter Bensen hit a sacrifice fly, scoring two runs, Easton Hochstein was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, a wild pitch scored one run, Bodie Hochstein singled, scoring two runs, and Tate Fischer singled, scoring two runs. Hartington scored two runs in the top of the second on a home run to left...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Juniors couldn't keep up with the Crofton Junior Legion squad and fell 15-3 on Thursday, May 28. Crofton got on the board in the top of the first inning after Blake Connot singled down the right field line, Logan Guenther grounded out, and Alex Potts flew out, each scoring one run. Crofton added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when an error scored two runs, Blayke Skylings drew a walk, scoring one run, and Harrison Poppe grounded out, scoring one run. The visitors scored six runs on two hits...
By GameChanger Tri-County Titan Seniors had trouble keeping up with Valentine Seniors in an 11-1 loss on Sunday, May 31, at Valentine. Valentine got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Morgan Kinney walked, Tri-County committed an error, Garrett Cumbow grounded into a fielder's choice, and Valentine scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run. Dominic Beebout homered to center field, scoring three runs in the bottom of the second for the Valentine Seniors. A ground out by Garrett Cumbow, and a home run to center field by...
Bobcat senior Ryan Rifer closed out his high school athletic career with a sixth-place finish at the 2026 Class C State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. Rifer competed Friday, May 22, in the field of 17 competitors. He cleared the opening height - 5' 10 inches, and sailed over the 6-foot mark. At 6' 2 inches, Rifer missed the first two attempts but cleared the third run. He, along with six other competitors, moved to the 6' 4 inch mark. Five failed to clear the height. Cy...
Ethan Kester cleared 12' 6 inches during competition at the 2026 Class C State Track and Field Championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. On Saturday morning, Kester finished 14th in a field of 25 competitors. After clearing the opening height, set a 11' 6 inches, Kester sailed over the bar at 12 feet and 12' 6 inches. He missed all three attempts at 13 feet. Tate Hubbard of Chase County won the title after clearing 16 feet. Trevor Fuss of Kimball finished second; Madden Brabec of Wood River, third;...
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Despite a five-run deficit in the third inning, Tri-County Titan Juniors almost came all the way back, eventually falling 10-9 to Ponca Post 117 Juniors on Tuesday, May 19. Tri-County closed the gap by scoring on three hits by pitch, 2 walks, and a single. A play put Tri-County Titan Juniors on the board in the top of the second. The Ponca Post 117 Juniors flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on three hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Gunnar James...
Bennet Flenniken shot a 86 at the Tatanka Golf Course on April 29. The senior golfer led the Bobcat charge. Ian Rittscher carded a 90, while Dylan Gray ended with a 93, Jacob Pierzina a 99, and Ayden Bazelman, 120. The Bobcats finished 14th in team standings in the 20-team field. The ended with 368. Bergan Catholic won the championship, ending with 292. O'Neill took home runner-up honors, shooting 306. Keian Fischer of North Central won the individual title. He carded a 68. Boston Bojanski and Jackson Luebbe of Bergan tied for second with 69....
The Bobcat track and field teams competed at the GNAC Meet, Saturday, May 2, in Hartington. Boys Division: Summerland finished seventh in team standings, scoring 22.33 points. Results: High Jump: Ryan Rifer, 1, 6' 4" Stacy Snodgrass, 12th, 5' 4" Shot put: Jason Shaver, 6th, 39' 7.5" Asher Whiting: 11th, 37' 3" Jacob Schlecht: 16th, 35' 2" Pole Vault: Steven Mast: 6th, 10', PR Long Jump: Mathias Wagner, 4th, 18' 7", PR Rogan Robertson, 19th, 16' 4" Kiptyn Belzer, foul Triple Jump: Rogan...
Ethan Kester, Isabella Kester, and Ryan Rifer will participate in the 32nd Annual Norfolk Track and Field Classic, planned for Thursday at the Norfolk Senior High Track facility. E than Kester will compete in pole vault, scheduled to begin 4 p.m. Isabella Kester will run the 3200m, slated to start at 7:20 p.m. Rifer will high jump, beginning at 4 p.m....
