Sports

Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association presented Coach Jason Kelber the 2022 NSWCA Special Assistant Boys Coach of the Year, Class C Award. Valentine High School Coach Shane Allison said, “Coach Kelber is a world class technician.

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Cody-Kilgore hosted Banner County Friday, December 30, 2022 where both the girls and boys won. Cowgirls final: 47-19 Coach Heath said, “The girls are continuing to improve, learn and play as a team with everyone contributing.” Cowboys final: 66-33 Coach Kuhn said, “The Cowboys season is off to a good start.

The Badgers traveled to Chadron for the Holiday Tournament and lost to Custer Wildcats with a score of 50-75. Box score and stats weren’t available as of press time.

People are encouraged to use caution until further notice as avian influenza continues to affect waterfowl and other bird species statewide. Affected birds have been reported across the state in recent weeks.

The Valentine Lady Badgers traveled to Chadron for the Holiday Tournament. They played the Custer Wildcats and lost with a score of 31-33.

Stay safe on the ice this winter while enjoying a day of ice-fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: • The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least four inches of clear, solid ice.

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at three Discover Ice-Fishing clinics this month. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice events and one classroom event.

“You didn’t grow up, you gave up.” This is Officer Dave Gomez’s reply to youth citing “growing up” as their excuse for misusing the internet, alcohol, and drugs. This response should be mirrored by everyone discussing the health and wellness of youth.

Monday, December 19, 2022, the Badgers traveled to West Holt where they took on the Huskies and lost with a score of 38-60. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 5, 6, 7, 20 = 38 West Holt - 19, 16, 10, 15 = 60 Lead scorer was Andon Olson with 11, followed by Seth Vavra with 7, Jack Lancaster, Lex Larsen, Anthony Gillette, and Isaac Cronin each with 5.