Sports

The Badger track team attended the 2026 Midwest Classic. The team had girls 4x800 Christen, Aiden, Clarrah, and Kealy, 4x100 Danika, Maeli, Clarrah, and Mia, and 4x400 Clarrah, Devahney, Mia, and Maeli all qualify; and the boys 4x100 Isaac U., Jekhi, Trystan, and Dominic qualified.

A local volleyball tournament organized by Christen Larson and Aubrey Benson, brought together their community to help raise funds for the Heartland Cancer Foundation. Aubrey Benson and Christen Larson’s purpose for this tournament was to help families and people in need who are struggling with cancer.

The 4-H Communications & Expressive Arts Contest was held on April 6, 2026, at the Cherry County Extension Office. There were 18 participants competing in the different areas of speech, music, and talent. The judge for the music and talent portion was Shelly Parks while Ann Nieffer judged the public speaking. Mahaya Jones was the Emcee for the event.

The Badgers competed at the Hershey Invite April 16, 2026 and placed fifth with a team score of 352. Coach Brooks Coleman said, “It was a demanding day of golf that required a different style of play than we’re used to.

The Valentine Badgers competed at Ainsworth Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The top five finishers included: first place, Garrett Cumbow, 40; tie for second place, Westin Witte, 41; fourth place, Parker Wackler, 42; tie for fifth place, Tanner Two Strike, 43; and seventh place, Nash Hesse, 44.

The Valentine Badgers and Cody-Kilgore competed in the Sandhills Invite, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Rock County. VHS Boys results are as follows through 15th place: 100 Meter Dash - first place, Dominic Beebout, 11.27; third place, Trystan Beebout, 11.53; seventh place, Isaac Utecht, 11.97; eighth place, Jackson Huggins, 12.27.

Golf Results for the Sandhills Valley Invite 4/2/2026: Varsity: 1st Place Team Score: 330 1. Caden Stankoski 79 2.

Registration is open for the annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, set for May 30 at Cody Park in North Platte. This race, to raise awareness of mental health, doubles as a fund raiser for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails.

The Baller Nation travel basketball team participated in the 36th annual Queen City Classic, held in Spearfish, South Dakota, on March 27-28, 2026. The tournament brought teams from across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming, featuring competitors ranging from elementary to high school age and varying skill levels. Baller Nation competed in the 8th-grade boys Gold division. The team is primarily comprised of players from Todd County Middle School.

Results from the Buffalo Bill Invitational, held Thursday, April 2, 2026 at North Platte. Boys Results through 15th place 100 Meter Dash - 12th place, Dominic Beebout, 11.57.