Making the best of the Spring-like weather, the Gothenburg and Cozad girls and boys track squads stood strong while competing at the Ed Moore Invitational held in Ogallala on Thursday morning and afternoon.
The Gothenburg track and field squads got a chance to compete against some of the best that western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming have to offer while participating in the John Ganser Invitational held at Weymouth Field in Sidney on Saturday.
Getting the chance to defend their home turf, the Swedes were up to the challenge, as they did their best to tame the Wild Horse during a links showdown with Broken Bow on Thursday afternoon at Wild Horse Golf Course north of Gothenburg.
It has over a year since the Gothenburg Spring Sports athletes and teams have been able to showcase their skills and talents. The 2021 high school sports campaign have been trying at times, but we are now here and nearly through the full schedule of activities for the 2021 school year.
MEMBERS OF the Lady Swedes Track and Field team for the upcoming campaign include (from left) Arissa Ackerman, Eve Healey, Annica Harm, Bella Rickertsen, Chiara Richeson, Chays Hruza, Shania Wear and Carly Jensen. (Second row) Hayden Ricley, Emmaleigh Rosse, Paige Hoeke, Kynlee Strauser, Ellarey Harm, Addi Wyatt, Kara Waskowiak, Rebecca Crown and Amiyah Flores. (Third row) Aubrey O’Hare, Logan Hilbers, Clara Evert, Ashlyn Richeson, Layla Healey, Raegan Smith, Breckyn Gibbens and Ericka Gerabas. (Fourth row) Madi Smith, Ava Weyers, Hannah Devlin, Reagan Flesch, Addi Streeter, Harlie Schram, Abbi Seimek and Emma Howerton.
REPORTING FOR the 2021 Track and Field season for the Gothenburg High School boys team are (front, from left) Hayden Maline, Ty Bartels, Sean Graff, Tubby Baker, Will Anderson, Maverick Macek and S.M. Abbi Johnson. (Second row) Sean Meints, Jake Burge, Wes Geiken, Gunner Mayers, Eli Buck, Conner Weidman. (Third row) Trey Stevens, Tra Rossell, Gage Anderson, Tyler Trumbley, Ethan Garcia, Bennett Geiken and Isaiah Urhman. (Fourth row) Abel Flores, Kooper Koehn, Morton Oberg, Braiden Winter, Zach Harbur, Kurt Kuhlman, Parker Graves and Jackson Nelson. (Fifth row) Tucker Keith, Caleb Thomalla, James Brian and Ethan Olson.
LETTERWINNING TRACKSTERS hitting the cinders for Gothenburg in 2021 are (front, from left) Hayden Maline, Ty Bartels, Sean Graff, Tubby Baker, Will Anderson and Maverick Macek. (Middle) James Brian, Sean Meints, Jake Burge, Wes Geiken, Gunner Mayers, Eli Buck and Conner Weideman. (Back) Abel Flores, Tra Rossell, Gage Anderson, Zach Harbur, Bennett Geiken, Isaiah Urhman and Kurt Kuhlman. (PLATTE VALLEY MEDIA/Kelly Ninas)
The 2nd Mid-Nebraska Conference Trap Shoot took place in Doniphan on Saturday, March 20th. Shooters were welcomed with warmer temperatures peaking just over 60 degrees for the day. Winds blew consistently from the south with 25-35 mph gusts, providing yet another challenge for the clay breakers.
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