Two area defending champs fall in Class D semifinals
Bancroft defeats St Edward 90-13 as Tim Wegner stars with 92 rushing yards and two interceptions. Beavers, plagued by seven fumbles, end season at 10-1. Bancroft advances to face Coteridge for the state title after a foggy night semifinal in Columbus.
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Tim Mimicest
Edward
Bancroft
Bruce Hrinkrain
Bulldogs
St. Edward
Beavers
Brinkman
Tim Wegner
Wegner
Wegener
Rancroft
Greeley
Greg Stevens
John Kimiecik
Bailey
Medicine Valley
St. Ed
Coteridge
Platte College nets third in NCCAC volleyball tourney
Platte College finished third in the Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference tournament at North Platte. Coach Marge Burkett said the freshmen gained experience, noting mental errors but stronger play as the day progressed. The team plans to use the trip and tournament for regional prep as the Regson 1X event begins Sunday at Nebraska Western in Scottsbluff.
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Nebraska Western
Scottsbluff
Platte
Southeast Fairbury
Spiders
Connerup Mid-Plains
Burkett
York College
Norfolk
McCook
Mitt Plains Wive
Stavi Retzlaff
JoAnn German
June Henglefelt
Linda Hollatz
Cindy Meyer
Wyoming
Torrington
Raiders
Burkett Ha
CHS swimmers place 16th at state meet in Lincoln
CHS finishes with three entries and three school records at the state girls swimming and diving championships in Lincoln. Jody Herrald, Sue Snow, Heidi Sloth and Sandi Davis swam the 200 medley relay to seventh in prelims and ninth in finals, with Davis tying a school record in the 100 free.
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Columbus
Lincoln
Barry Johnson
Jody Herrald
Sue ‘Snow
Heidi Sloth
Sandi
Davis
Tank
Sloth
Herrold
Sandy van Dyke
Snow
Jamie Herrold
Johnson
Pierce stuns Schuyler in Class B semifinal rout
Pierce used superior speed to throttle defending champ Schuyler 51 to 15. Rick Warneke scored four times and gained 263 yards, with Kevin Bretschneider adding two rushing touchdowns and a 40 yard run. Schuyler was held to under 100 yards total offense as Pierce built a 27-7 lead by halftime and pulled away in the second half. Bluejays coach Gerry Gdowski praised the effort and a sharp defensive adjustment after Schuyler’s opening score.
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Steve Plambeck
Steve Bailey
Arumble
Beavers
Stevens
John Tietz
Paul Jacobsen
St. Edward
Wegner
Bancroft
Hailey
Pullerton
Medicine Valley
Rone
Beaver
Bulldogs
Russ Rimovaky
Todd Clark
Terry Anderson
Pierce
Speed
Schuyler
Rick Warneke
Kevin Bretschneider
Warrior
Warneke
Bretschneider
Cau
Gary Schleppenbach
Bluejay
Jerry Gdowski
Bluejays
Marco
Gdowski
Waineke
Pierre Lake
Frank Thiesen
Rich Pelan
Dolliver
Scott, Higgins
Higgins
Warnecke
Steve Huber
Schuyter
Gene Hunting
Hunting
Minden
Quarters Senuyler Pierce
Columbus Coaches Club Meeting at Senior High Cafeteria
CHS coaches will meet at 7 am Tuesday in the Senior High cafeteria. Lakeview Booster Club holds its regular business meeting at 8 pm Tuesday at the school. Robert Jones of Columbus earns Master Angler Award for a 24 pound buffalo in a Platte County lake.
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CHS Coaches Club
Columbus
Senior High
Lakeview Boosters
Lakeview Adult Booster Club
Robert Jones
Platte County
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Marto
Wertwke
Aray Auoursun
Rom Schlenpenpachs
Fitssowite
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