Raiders back to winning style at Platte College
Platte College Raiders defeated York College 3-0 Friday in a straight sets victory 84 15-10 15-5. Coach Marge Burkett credited improved passing coverage and serve reception and noted the new two man block reduced confusion at the net. Meyer led with 14 points, Retzlaff added 12, Hengelfelt 4 as Platte moves to 13-7 and hosts UNO and College of St. Mary in a two match triangular Monday in the UIN O Fieldhouse.
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Nancy Pencak
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Fremont Recaptures FC Cup with Three TD Fourth Quarter
Fremont surged for about 400 yards in total offense and scored three fourth quarter touchdowns to defeat Columbus 8 Af loss here Friday night. Columbus managed only a sparse offensive showing in the first half, with just 16 yards before the break.
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Schuyler Warriors crush Albion for 28 0 win
Schuyler Warriors overpower Albion Cardinals 28 to 0 as Dennis Dolliver scores twice and Richard Pelan adds a 2 yard TD. Marty Kobra kicks all three extra points. Albion musters a single 2 yard plunge by Steve Kingsman and misses the two point try.
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Columbus protests scheduling of 1978 racing days
The Columbus Races files a protest with the Nebraska State Racing Commission over 1978 racing days. Columbus Races general manager Warren G. Albert states the board seeks 25 days, noting a rise in mutuel handle, while the NSRC allotted 21 days. The State Fair Board also opposes the split season and seeks a Lincoln meeting.
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Agricultural Park
Scotus Central Catholic Routs Aquinas for Centennial Title
Scotus Central Catholic dominated David City Aquinas 33 6 Friday night to clinch the Centennial Conference National Division title. Tim Heoza scored the first three Shamrocks touchdowns and Pat Novicki, Ron Korgie, and Gary Schieffer anchored a strong defense. John Brezinski threw, Hroza caught and scored, and Scotus earned its sixth win in eight games in a high emotional performance.
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Jim Puetz
David City Aquinas
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Allstate
Tim Heoza
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Starc
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Tandy Brezinski
John Prososki
Pat Novicki
Ron Korgie
Gary Schieffer
Shamrock
Svotus
Monarch
Hroza
Phil Hajek
Liecount
Lakeview blanks West Point Cadets 14-0 in Friday game
Lakeview's defense stifled West Point most of the game allowing no first downs for extended periods after a first quarter safety. Key plays included two West Point drives ending on fourth down, multiple Lakeview interceptions, and a late Lakeview TD from Went. Final score 14-0.
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Lance Nieveen
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Dennis Vacha
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Groteluschen
Clarks Defeats Palmer 14-6 In Goldenrod Clash
Clarks topped Palmer 14-6 in Goldenrod Conference play as Palmer led 6-0 at halftime on Ken Ricken's two yard run. Ricken later scored a long third quarter run and Palmer added a late 14 yard pass to Russ Bubensky. Both teams struggle for yardage as Clarks improves to 2-4-1 while Palmer drops to 0-7-1.
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Steve Stewart
Fremont
Bryan Eaton
Craig Schneider
Eaton
Columbus
Scott Legeke
Stewart and Company
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Palmer
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Devass
Goldenrod
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Ken Ricken
Ricker
Elrt
Mat Retord
Russ Fuchrer
Russ Bubensky
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Elba
BC Palmer
Telegram expands sports coverage and sets local rules
The Telegram outlines rise in sports space, prioritizes youth athletics, and explains coverage rules. Platte College dominates local focus with men’s basketball and women’s volleyball highlighted. high schools receive variable emphasis. The paper commits to more features, welcomes reader input, and aims to improve regional sports reporting.
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Nadia
New York
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Nadia Comaneci
Chrystie Jenner
Montreal
Herman Merinoff
Romanian Gymnastic Federation
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Brent Arment
Tom Munson
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Rab Krigye
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Laws
Tiny Moga
Mark
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Mroza
Ranay Brovinski
Pol Novicki
Greg Melcherton
John Pravasky
Fundowns
Neight
Mark Moravec
Hreza
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Brezinski
Sentus
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Rick Schumacher
Greg Melcher
John Prosaski
Pat Wieser
Monarchs
Grand Island
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Omaha
Paul Vio
Pat Thursay
Scotus Central
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Len Walle
Lakeview Blanks
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Daniel
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Anime
Sath Wentagan
Balety
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