Sports

People are encouraged to use caution until further notice as avian influenza continues to affect waterfowl and other bird species statewide. Affected birds have been reported across the state in recent weeks.

The Valentine Lady Badgers traveled to Chadron for the Holiday Tournament. They played the Custer Wildcats and lost with a score of 31-33.

Stay safe on the ice this winter while enjoying a day of ice-fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: • The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least four inches of clear, solid ice.

Anglers can learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at three Discover Ice-Fishing clinics this month. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice events and one classroom event.

“You didn’t grow up, you gave up.” This is Officer Dave Gomez’s reply to youth citing “growing up” as their excuse for misusing the internet, alcohol, and drugs. This response should be mirrored by everyone discussing the health and wellness of youth.

Monday, December 19, 2022, the Badgers traveled to West Holt where they took on the Huskies and lost with a score of 38-60. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 5, 6, 7, 20 = 38 West Holt - 19, 16, 10, 15 = 60 Lead scorer was Andon Olson with 11, followed by Seth Vavra with 7, Jack Lancaster, Lex Larsen, Anthony Gillette, and Isaac Cronin each with 5.

The Lady Badgers traveled to West Holt, Monday, December 19, 2022, where they won over the Lady Huskies with a score of 47-45. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 13, 5, 11, 18 = 47 West Holt - 5, 14, 16, 10 = 45 Tacey From led in scoring with 14, Jayda From added 11, Kinsey Buechle and Kaetryn Bancroft each had 10, and Malika Monroe added 2.

Three big game public information meetings planned by Nebraska Game and Parks have been postponed. Originally scheduled in December, these meetings are now set for January.

The Nature Inquiry Workshop Series is a weekly virtual event for early childhood educators that is underway. The workshops — at 6:00 p.m.

SCOTTSBLUFF - The volleyball coaches have been selected to lead the West and East teams for the 39th annual West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game. This year’s game will be played Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Scottsbluff at Cougar Palace on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College. Game time is 2:00 p.m. MDT.