Area football odds pile up region showdown Friday
Unbeaten Potter hosts St Pat’s at Weymouth Field with homecoming on the line as Paxton invades Chappell and Lyman aims to break .500. Dix and Lodgepole seek first wins amid tough schedules while Melbeta faces top-ranked Dalton.
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Mike Loose
Loose
Harlin Dorman
Melbeta
Dorman
Sidney
Torrington
Osborne Warns Indiana May Upset Nebraska Saturday
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne warned Indiana could beat the Huskers if the Hoosiers replicate their LSU performance. He praised Indiana players Darrick Burnett Scott Arnett and Keith Calvin, noting Indiana averages over 400 yards per game and moves the ball well.
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Coyotes edge Harrisburg in long first game
Potter High girls rallied to a 19-17 1-15 15-9 volleyball win over Harrisburg Tuesday night. Jeri Carlson served to seal the first set 18-17 as Jenni Juelfs and Janet Carlson fueled the blocking and spiking. Carlson led Potter with 10 points, Juelfs 6, while Harrisburg's Deanna Clements tallied 14.
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Jeri Carlson
Jenni Juelfs
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Coyotes
Jill Greathouse
Cheryl Schussier
Bbe Cocbilan
Gina Christensen
District 11 football teams post only two wins last week
NAIA District 11 teams went 2-3 over the weekend with Hastings idle and Dana facing Westmar. Doane Peru State and Concordia posted lone wins against out of state foes as Kearney beat Chadron State and Wayne edged Midland. Wayne State tops defense while Penn State leads pass defense. Barry, Ulmer, Fults, Brown, Sharman and Parker Sharman noted for their yardage and kicking averages.
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Westmar
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Midland
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Losers Night Ends With Odd Prizes At Hollywood Park
Hollywood Park in Inglewood hosts its third annual losers week with quirky rewards for predicting last place in six harness races. Moon Eagle, a long shot horse with medical issues, competes in the events as this unusual race night unfolds.
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Local horseshoe results at Old Timers Reunion Lisco
Area pitchers contested the Old Timers Reunion horseshoe tournament in Lisco. Final standings list Frank Madison Harrisburg and Glen Bale Lodgepole first, followed by Ray Jessen Lodgepole and Tabor Brands Gurley in second, with Ray Jobman Broadwater and Martin Bakken Scottsbluff third.
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Ray Jobman
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Scottsbluff
Don Fraass
Harvey Bauer
Minatare
Archie Greenwood
Dalton
Elden Fetters
Virgil Disney
Dave Joy
Bridgeport
Jim Payne
Lodgepole Area
Four NFL newcomers all previously served as assistants
New York Jets Walt Michaels Denver Broncos Red Miller Atlanta Falcons Leeman Bennett and San Francisco 49ers Ken Meyer all came from NFL assistant roles. Phillies Steve Carlton and Cubs Rick Reuschel each earned their 20th win in 1977. Redskins coach George Allen had 13 straight season openers before a 20 17 defeat by the Giants at Meadowlands.
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Steelers Prep for Browns with Heavy Workout
Pittsburgh Steelers plan a heavy workout today ahead of Sunday road game against the Cleveland Browns. They watched game film of Sunday 16-7 loss to the Oakland Raiders and held a light practice in shorts and light weights. In Oakland, Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano had knee surgery for ligament damage and faces at least six weeks out. Starting tackle John Vella also suffered a strained knee.
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Los Angeles
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Seattle
Jim Zorn
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Buffaloes Fall to Grant in Volleyball Trio
Chappell girls lose in three sets 15-12 9 15-9 15-8 to Grant High after opening 15-12. Dacia Peters and Brenda Johnson lead Chappell with nine points each while Deb Potts tops Grant with 14. JV and freshman teams also saw losses and wins as Paxton prep slated for next Tuesday.
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Brenda Johnson
Chappell
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Grant Girls
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Beth Peterson
Barb Johnson
Susan Tisclenborg
Lisa Peterson
Channell
Paxton
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