Cambridge crowns homecoming court

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On Friday, October 8, Cambridge Public School crowned their 2021 homecoming court. L to R back row: Shane Horwart and Chloe Besler, last year’s king and queen, Dahlton Wood, Paige Sickels, Wyatt Ervin, Ali Webb, Zach McArthur, Autumn Deterding, Cole Fiene, Paige Klumpe, Julien Grindle, Grace Brown, Will Taylor, Breelle Miller . Front row crown bearers: Hadley Gerlach, Cayson Kulwicki, Mason Hager, Kenzyngton Benson
Cambridge crowns homecoming court

Arapahoe grad and his wife turn to art in retirement

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Dee Haussler, a 1964 graduate of Arapahoe High School, and his wife, Jerri, a native of Grand Island, currently have art work on display at the Minden Opera House through the month of October. Dee stressed, “My wife is the true artist, and I just tagged along with my carvings.” Jerri (Reher) Haussler is an accomplished photographer.
Dee Haussler, a ‘64 graduate of Arapahoe, and his wife, Jerri, have photography and wood carving artwork, pictured right, on display at the Minden Opera House through October.

Arapahoe receives nine applications for superintendent position; hire expected by end of October

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ARAPAHOE – The Arapahoe-Holbrook School Board held their regular monthly board meeting on October 11, 2021. The 11 was also the last day for potential candidates to apply for the 2022-2023 Superintendent position. A total of nine applicants applied for the district’s top administrative position. The school board will meet in a closed session on October 18 to go over applicants, selecting four candidates for interviews. The board is scheduled to interview candidates on October 23 and intends to select and offer a contract to the future Superintendent on October 25.

Hi-Line ends Tigers’ 17-game win streak

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ELWOOD - Facing off against the defending State Champion Dundy County-Stratton, winners of 17-straight games coming in, the Hi-Line football team didn’t stray from what it does best. The Bulls ran the ball right at the Tigers.
The Hi-Line football team celebrates the final play during a 10-point victory over Dundy County-Stratton Friday.

Saints’ season ends in subdistrict final

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KEARNEY - The Southern Valley/Alma softball team reached Monday’s subditsrict final with a win over Minden in the first round, but saw its season come to an end with a loss to Keaney Catholic. The Saints gave up four unearned runs in the first inning of the day, but put things back together from there to roll to a 14-6 victory over Minden.
Southern Valley/Alma’s Emma Joppa posted a pair of complete game efforts at Monday’s subdistrict tournament.

Jones qualifies for State Golf

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HOLDREGE - With a round of 94, Cambridge’s Macy Jones qualified for her third-straight Class C State Golf Tournament, finishing eighth at the Class C-4 District Tournament in Holdrege Monday. Jones’ score led Cambridge to a ninth-place finish at the meet, posting a team score of 515.
Cambridge’s Macy Jones chips onto the green during her seventh-place finish at the District C-4 Tournament Monday.

Eagles fall in Homecoming matchup versus Vikings

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SOUTHERN VALLEY- It was a crisp and cool fall homecoming night at Southern Valley High School on Friday as the Eagles played host to fellow RPAC member Bertrand, and it was the Vikings who came away with a big win 49-18.

Southwest starts strong, but falls to Franklin

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BARTLEY - For the second-consecutive week, the Southwest football team got off to a strong start. But for the fifth-straight game, the Roughriders were unable to slow the opponent over the course of a game.
LEFT: Southwest’s Hunter Blume rises for a reception.

Second-quarter surge leads Arapahoe past Alma

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ARAPAHOE - The Arapahoe football found itself in a moment of unfamiliar territory Friday night - at least unfamiliar of late. After a scoreless first quarter, visiting Alma struck first on a 39-yard touchdown run for a 6-0 lead.
Southwest’s Levi Kerner returns an interception.