Sports

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 2024 season. This year, Adriane Garza from Mitchell has been named District MVP, reflecting his remarkable contributions on the field.

Lincoln, November 19, 2024 —Nebraska Extension Beef Educator, T.L. Meyer is celebrating 25 years at the University of Nebraska— Lincoln.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church participated in the Box of Joy program again this year on November 6.

Mrs. Bethany Springer of Valentine Community Schools received the Golden Apple award presented by 10/11 News and Doane University.

The Valentine Community Schools Board recognized the Girls Golf team for making NSAA State! Pictured are back row, L to R: Jo Hand, Clint Assarsson, Greg Gass, Shane Kime, Jessica Coyle, Coach Devin Muirhead, Coach Shawna Houdek. Front row, L to R: Girls Golf Team members Rylee Wackler, Joni Cox, Jocelyn Jordan, Samantha Sprenger, and Tierney Miller.

“The game didn’t end up how we wanted it but I'm really proud of our guys' effort and determination this year. “We had a huge turnaround this season from last year and winning our district championship was a big accomplishment.

Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School first quarter Badger Effort Award 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 Lady Badgers traveled to Broken Bow for their invite, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. They played the Cozad Haymakers in the first game and lost in two sets.

The Badgers are District Champions! They hosted Kearney Catholic, Friday, October 25, 2024, and won with a score of 20-14. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 0, 6, 14, 0 = 20 Kearney - 0, 0, 7, 7 = 14 Andon Olson made the first TD in the game with a six yard pass from Trace Buechle in the second quarter.

The Valentine Badgers earned another win Friday, October 18, 2024, when they traveled to Gordon-Rushville and ended with a winning score of 36-22. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 0, 6, 22, 8 = 36 Gordon-Rushville - 0, 0, 8, 14 = 22 There was no action under the uprights in the first quarter.