Daniel Marco

Pender girls, Howells-Dodge boys win EHC titles

WAUSA — Despite winning on Tuesday against Elkhorn Valley, Summerland’s offense looked somewhat fangless, scoring only 35 points.

TILDEN — Almost exactly a year ago, Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley for the first time in school history, but one thing still bothered the Bobcats — they had never won

With only three players that had serious varsity experience on its roster, Wayne seemed as though it might need a year to rebuild following a 21-6 season.

TILDEN — Class D No. 1 Wausa’s undefeated season faced its toughest test on Tuesday against Class C No. 4 Elkhorn Valley on the road.

EWING — One of the best rivalries in Northeast Nebraska went down to the wire once again on Friday.

It seemed improbable that Stanton quarterback Barrett Wilke would top his 2023 season in which he rushed for 2,140 yards and 33 touchdowns.

Elkhorn Valley superb in sweep of O'Neill

BATTLE CREEK — In the first two minutes of Friday’s game between Battle Creek and Wayne, the Braves got the crowd rolling with a 12-2 start.

KEARNEY — With under two minutes to go and Stuart down 38-36 against Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, it seemed as if the Broncos would fall just short of winning their first state title