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1st-2nd 59-62 - Charlie Stec’s place is 3rd and has scored 15.5 team points. Quarterfinal - Charlie Stec (Valentine) won by tech fall over Easton Rookstool (Midwest Destroyers) (TF 17-0) Semifinal - Coyle Ascherl (Scottsbluff Wrestling Club) won by major decision over Charlie Stec (Valentine) (Maj 12-0) Cons.

Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School first quarter Badger Effort recipients! The Badger Effort Award is based on the school's character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff.

The 2026 annual hunt - small game, fishing, fur harvest and state park entry permits are available online, at district offices and state park areas beginning November 15. These permits are valid January 1-December 31, 2026.

CK vs. Sioux County “On Friday, October 17, the Sioux County Warriors traveled down the highway to compete against Cody’s pride and joy: the Cody-Kilgore Cowboys.

Tuesday, October 28, the Valentine Lady Badgers won over the Kimball Lady Longhorns 3-1. MiaSherbeynwasaforcewith23 kills, followed by Ashlyn Hutchinson with 17.

Even though summer is over, don’t put away the fishing gear yet. There are plenty of opportunities for excellent fall fishing in Nebraska.

Mulvane, KS, October 27, 2025 – Get ready, Kansas! The best cowboys and cowgirls in the Prairie States will compete in Mulvane, KS on November 20-22 to vie for title of champions! The top money winners, after a summer of rodeo, will be at Kansas Star Casino Arena for the Prairie Circuit Finals Rodeo, competing for more than $250,000 in prize money. Over 100 competitors will compete in eight events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, breakaway roping, barrel racing and bull riding.

The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host a fall breakaway roping fundraiser November 8, at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. This year’s event will feature junior high, high school, and open divisions.

TheBadgerstraveledtoKearney and took on Kearney Catholic who now has a 9-0 season. The score was 12-42 in favor of Kearney Catholic.

LINCOLN, NE, October 22, 2025 – November brings NSAA State High School Volleyball and Football championships to Nebraska Public Media. Volleyball championships are Saturday, November 8, with Class D-2 at 9:00 a.m., followed by Class D-1 at 11:00 a.m., Class C-2 at 1:00 p.m., Class C-1 at 3:00 p.m., Class B at 5:00 p.m., Class A at 7:00 p.m.