Sports

The Valentine Majors got fifth place in the Rosebud Little League. The team traveled to Gregory June 30, 2025 to play Winner Gold for the first round of the tournament.

The Valentine Minors Red and White teams traveled to Burke July 7-9, 2025 to play in the end of the season tournament. Valentine 10U Red entered the tournament ranked second and Valentine 10U White was third.

The results of the State Finals Rodeo held in Valentine are in the June 18, 2025 edition of the Valentine Midland News. Here are the local Nebraska High School State Rodeo Finals Contestants: • Clayton Elliott - Steer Wrestling • Trevor Burdick - Barebacks, Bull Riding • Sutton Schrunk - Saddle Broncs, Team Roping, Bull Riding • Parker Chavez - Bull Riding • Laken Krogmen - Saddle Broncs • Deklin Titus - Tie Down • Cash Cooper (Kilgore)- Cutting • Luke Cooper (Kilgore)- Cutting • Blake Lancaster (Kilgore)Team Roping • Colter Austin - Team Roping • Tierney Miller - Barrels • Tygh Miller - Goat Tying • Tyley Sears (Crookston)- Barrels, Pole Bending The qualification to compete at the National High School Rodeo Finals is to be in the top 4 standings with your overall season score.

Valentine, NE – The Cherry County Hospital Foundation proudlyhostedits33rdAnnualGolf Tournament on Thursday, June 12, at the beautiful Frederick Peak Golf Course. The event brought together community members, local businesses, and corporate partners for a day of friendly competition, all in support of an important cause.

The Valentine American Legion Post 90 Baseball team was very busy this last week. On Monday, June 16, the Seniors went up against the PVC Chadron Post 12 Seniors and lost 4-12. The next night, the evening started out with a win from the Juniors against the Tri-County Titan Juniors, 10-2. The Seniors were scheduled to play after, but because of the storm, the game was canceled. Wednesday the 18th, both the Juniors and Seniors played against the Winner/Colome Legion team. The Juniors lost 7-23 and the Seniors lost 0-13.

Cody-Kilgore graduate Jasper Roseberry proudly represented the Cowboys in the 14th annual Battle of the Border, where Nebraska rolled past Wyoming with a decisive 68-28 victory. Roseberry was one of 18 standout athletes selected from high schools across Nebraska to compete in the annual all-star football game, which showcases top talent from both states.

Freshmen Lilian Ravenscroft and Aubryanna Schmit traveled to the big show and competed at NSAA State Track and Field, May 23-24, 2025. Lilian placed 14 in the 1600 Meter Run with a time of 5:45.45.

Badger Golf played at Ogallala, Monday May 19, 2025, in district play. Coach Devin Muirhead said, “The boys played well in 30mph windy conditions.

Valentine High School graduate, Isabelle Salters, competed at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Marion, IN May 22-23, 2025. Isabelle has been a member of the Concordia University Track team the last four years and finished her collegiate track career competing on the women’s 4x400 relay.

The Sandhills Area Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards. This year, the Foundation awarded over $45,000 in scholarships to outstanding students from Cherry County, continuing their longstanding commitment to supporting local education and opportunity.