Columbus wrestlers rout Big Ten foes in decisive meet
Columbus High School surged to the Big Ten wrestling title with a 14 7 victory, led by standout performances from Kirk Meander and Rudy Glur. The Discoverers face district finals in Grand Island with several key wrestlers sidelined by knee injuries and a tight lineup to fill weight classes.
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Sir Sackett
Discoverers
Lincoln
Mike
Rudy Glur
Janny Nese
Rody
Fiumbus
Ulster
Kirk Meandew
Rudy Glurpe
asAndrew
Jim Stewart
North Fate
AL Mavala
Sackett
Kirk Belville
Norfolk
Belville
Jim
Art Ryan
Kearney
Neese
Ket
Jim Sackett
Columbus Joins New Baseball League Formed by Blue Valley Central Nebraska
A new league has formed from teams in Blue Valley and Central Nebraska, including Columbus, Garland, Osceola, Schuyler, Seward, Staplehurst, Dwight, York, and Wahoo. Play starts May 14 with a championship playoff to follow.
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New Seamryre
Blue Valley
Columbus
Joa
Garland
Osceola
Schuyler
Vere Greeks
Seward
Staplehurst
Dwight
York
Wahoo
Eighth grade girls basketball finish season strong
Immanuel Lutheran eighth grade girls complete their first season with a 4 2 record after a 42 27 10 win on Saturday. Lynn Strehle led the scoring with 8, followed by Carol Latham with 6 and Jan Moore with 4 points.
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Volumous
Immanuel Lutheran
Lynn Strehle
Carol Latham
Jan Moore
Stort Sports Rates State Tracks
Lincoln Star sports writer Mark Gordon rates Nebraska tracks with 10 point scale. Columbus gets 1 after sour experience, while Lincoln Fenner Ak-Sar-Ben and Atokada earn 9. He cites service issues at Columbus and notes pleasant staff at Warren Albert plant. Also mentions Olympic coverage and Sheila Young’s gold medal, plus a sunny day drawing crowds with kids flying kites.
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State
Mark Gordon
Lincoln Star
Capital City
Nebraska
Gordon
Columbus
Lincoln
Fenner
Ak-Sar-Ben
Atokada
Mark
Huskers rally past Cyclones to stay atop Big Eight race
Nebraska hammered Iowa State 66 56 after trailing 28 25 at halftime. Coach Joe Cipriano credited a menacing talk and steady defense, praising Bob Siegel with 17 points and 10 rebounds while maintaining a share of the conference lead with Missouri.
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Joe Cipriano
Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Ames
Hercle Ivy
Missouri
Kansas
Bob Siegel
Bob
Yeiing
Fischer sparks Scotus rout of Hawks in Memorial Hall matchup
John Fischer, a 63 center, led Scotus with season highs 18 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists as the Shamrocks defeated Hastings St. Cecilia in Memorial Hall in a tune up for the cross town clash with Geraghty’s Vikings slated for Feb. 14 at Platte College Field House. Fischer battled injuries all season and fueled a second half surge, lifting Scotus to a decisive win before a large home crowd.
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Shamrocks
Hastings St. Cecilia
Memorial Hall
Donnybrook
Geraghty
Vikings
Platte College
St. Cecilia
Scotts
Frank Spencer
Skilow
Ceatily
Scotus
Chris Hoffman
Terry Jarzynka
Tom Sobotka
Les Nosas
St. Georlia
Bernie Hajay
Sobotka
Steve Heimann
Spencer
Nosal
Albion triumphs over Neligh in 75-62 basketball win
Albion Cardinals, led by Merlin Lee and Jerry Carder, overpowered Neligh 75-62 as part of a bustling weekend. The squad also defeated Seward 73-38 earlier, with strong contributions from Marian McCuiston and Ross Utley for Neligh, who led with 25 points.
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Albion
Neligh
Cardinals
Fred Lambley
Seward
Merlin Lee
Jerry Carder
Marian McCuiston
Ross Utley
Central City
Grand Island Northwest
Decatur Club Dominates Humphrey In Court Victory
Decatur Club defeated Humphrey with strong early runs and balanced scoring. Kevin Kellogg and Jonas Walker each posted 10 points, Jerry Kyndl added a six foot sophomore presence, and the Brepe of Conc Baeens featured two points as Decatur ran out to a 21 to 73 mark. Humphrey struggled, trailing through three quarters as Decatur pulled away with steady offense and defense.
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Jonas Walker
Jerry Kyndl
Baeens
Decatur
Humphrey
Weg Git
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