Sports

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.

SCOTTSBLUFF - Coaches have been selected for the 45th annual 2023 West Nebraska All-Star Football Game. The 2023 football game will be played Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Bearcat Stadium in Scottsbluff. Game time is 7:00 p.m. MDT.

GRAND ISLAND — Jaime Parr is the new executive director of the Nebraska State Fair. The State Fair Board approved Parr’s appointment at their meeting on Friday after naming her interim executive director in October.

Ring in the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks January 1, 2023. These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities.

Get outdoors this winter and enjoy the invigorating fresh air of a winter’s day on a state park trail. These five trails are great choices, offering wildlife viewing, shelter from the wind, and beautiful scenic views to appreciate. Bring a friend and take in the unique beauty that this time of year offers.

Starting immediately as weather allows over the winter months, officials across the state plan to burn slash piles. Nebraska Game and Parks will burn slash piles containing trees and shrubs removed from grasslands and forests, along with other debris piles, on both wildlife management areas and state park areas.

The Badgers played against Mullen, Tuesday, December 6 and lost with a score of 51-35. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 6, 5, 10, 14 = 35 Mullen - 19, 17, 8, 7 = 51 Coach Randy Kluender said, “Andon Olson was our leading scorer with 19 points.

The Lady Badgers traveled to Cozad, Saturday, December 10, 2022. Coach Ian Bish said, “Our girls have started the season out really strong and we are sitting at 2-1 right now with wins over traditionally good programs and a loss to a tough class B school.

From Coach Kevin Heath, “C-K girls traveled to Ainsworth, Arthur, then hosted Stuart this week coming up short in all three. Girls are working hard and are improving each game with our freshmen really stepping up and contributing.”

The Cody-Kilgore Cowboys traveled to Arthur County, Friday, December 9, and won with a score of 48-42. Scoring by quarters: Cody-Kilgore - 17, 11, 14, 6 = 48 Arthur County - 18, 8, 6, 10 = 42 Stats weren’t available as of press time.