Top Story Spotlight Topical Gothenburg holds on to win football rivalry over Cozad Jessica Kennedy Aug 28, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 0 1 of 7 Gothenburg's Braden Ehlers breaks free of a tackle by Cozad's Owen Ross for a 26-yard touchdown run in the second quarter Thursday in Gothenburg. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Cozad's Ethan Atchison scrambles in the back field away from Gothenburg's Andrew Salomon in the first quarter Thursday in Gothenburg. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Gothenburg's Callen Johnson breaks a tackle by Cozad's Ethan Atchison for a first down in the Swedes' 14-7 win Thursday. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Cozad's Ashton Osborn takes the ball from Ethan Atchison for a Haymaker first down in the first half against Gothenburg Thursday evening. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Gothenburg's Maddox Gilligan runs the ball for one-yard in the first quarter Thursday in the Swedes' win over Cozad. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Gothenburg's Dillon Floyd completes a pass Teague Butterfield in the second quarter in the Swedes' home 14-7 win over Cozad. Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald Cozad's Julien Davis runs the ball in the second quarter of the Haymakers' Thursday loss to Gothenburg. 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Me-ouch! Scottsbluff crushes Lexington 59-6 Friday The undefeated Scottsbluff Bearcats remain just that — undefeated — after cruising to an easy victory Friday over the Lexington Minutemen.
Matt Rhule didn’t like Nebraska’s halftime habit. So he changed it Matt Rhule sought advice from fellow coaches and tweaked Nebraska’s halftime routine after sluggish third-quarter starts. The Huskers responde…
Lexington wins home tennis dual 4-1 over Adams Central Tuesday The Lexington Minutemen won their home tennis dual 4-1 over Adams Central Tuesday.
Ethan Atchison throws 4 touchdowns, runs for 1 in Cozad’s shutout of Broken Bow Coupling the outstanding performance from senior quarterback Ethan Atchison and the tough Haymaker defense, Cozad completed a 35-0 shutout aga…
Tom's takes: Colandrea’s quiet brilliance, Rule’s big runs and a special teams mystery Check out Tom Shatel's three takes from Nebraska football's win over North Dakota.Â
Tom Shatel's Press Box | Nebraska is entering Big Ten play with bigger expectations — and plenty of questions
Tom Shatel's Press Box | Nebraska is entering Big Ten play with bigger expectations — and plenty of questions
