Sports

The Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls faced the Arthur County Lady Wolves on Friday, December 12, 2025 in Cody, NE. After coming up short in two close scrimmages against Crawford and Hemingford during the Hall of Fame Jamboree, the Cowgirls began their Class D girls’ basketball campaign by daring to tame the Lady Wolves.

Lady Badgers are playing their style of basketball. The Lady Badgers are 4-1 with their only loss coming in their first game of the season against a 5-1 O’Neill Lady Eagles. Since that first game, the Lady Badgers have defeated North Platte St. Pat’s, Todd County Falcons, and Summerland Bobcats. Their fifth win was a 3 quarter win vs. the Mullen Broncos.

The 2025 Winter sports season is off and running in Badger Nation. The basketball teams are both off to a great start.

The Valentine Badgers have two wins as their season begins. First up, December 4 against O’Neill, they won with a score of 65-43. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 18, 22, 15, 10 = 65 O’Neill - 12, 13, 7. 11, 43. Isaac Cronin was the lead scorer with 21, Dominic Beebout, 13; Tryston Beebout, 10; Aiden Buckendahl, 7; Caden Stankoski and Jackson Huggins each with 5; Trace Buechle and Duncan Mosner each with 2.

The Nebraska Class C-2 District 6 has officially announced its All-District football team, recognizing the exceptional talent and outstanding performances of student-athletes during the 2025 season. This year, Rhodee Hill from Hershey has been named District MVP, reflecting his remarkable contributions on the field.

Valentine, Nebraska and the Cherry County region can turn to the Sandhills Area Foundation (SAF) for local grant support. The foundation invests in a range of community priorities, including: • Youth and education programs • Local improvement and beautification projects • Arts, culture and community events • Health and well-being SAF is a strong resource for volunteers, nonprofits and city leaders working to improve local quality of life.

Trackwrestling.com on Saturday, December 6, 2025 shared the following results. 127-135 - Theodore Giese’s place is 2nd and has scored 16.0 team points.

LAS VEGAS – The “eliminator pen” of bareback horses at the National Finals Rodeo have an intimidating factor about them. They’re the scariest broncs in rodeo, and the men who ride them virtually lock themselves onto muscular flesh of equine dynamite.

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Restless with excitement, the young child tugged on their hunting gear, ready for a long-anticipated outing with their loved one. To them, it wasn’t just about the hunt-it was adventure, bonding, and learning skills that would last a lifetime. Out here, lessons come from the land: survival, conservation, safety, honesty, and respect.