Sports

The access road and boat launch at Willow Lake B.C. Wildlife Management Area in Brown County was closed beginning on April 17 until further notice because of an improvement project.

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The Badger golf team hosted the Ainsworth Dual, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Fredrick Peak Golf Course. The Badgers placed first with 190 on a nine hole score. Individual scores: Cooper Jordan, 44; Logan Murihead, 46; Jackson Ravenscroft, 49; Garrett Cumbow, 51; Kanzas Kellum, 54; Caden Stankoski, and Reeves Witte each shot 55.

Through the week of April 3-5, 2023, six FBLA members had an amazing experience at the Nebraska FBLA State Leadership Conference. Members got to compete in various objective tests and presentations. Students also had the opportunity to attend many seminars and sessions with some of the top business leaders in the state.

Proficiency Results Taylor Battershaw, first in Agricultural Education. Malika Monroe, first in Outdoor Recreation.

The Valentine Badgers were able to compete Monday, April 4, 2023 at Bassett. The Lady Badgers placed eighth out of 10 teams with West Holt taking first place.

Prom candidates for 2023 Ocean Escape are pictured, back row, L to R: Jack Lancaster, Anthony Gillette, and Gavin Sandoz. Front row, L to R: Malika Monroe, Taylor Battershaw , and Saylor Biltoft, Valentine High School’s Ocean Escape Prom will be held Saturday, April 15.

Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Summit Lake State Recreation Area

The Badgers placed third at the Stapleton Invite, held March 30. Cooper Jordan medaled in fourth place with 90.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April. Here are some opportunities: Wildcat Tales preschool program is April 11 Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program April 11.