Huskers tabbed No. 3 seed at Chapel Hill Regional
Nebraska (32-27) has been selected as the No. 3 seed for the NCAA Regional in Chapel Hill, N.C., and will play second-seeded Oklahoma (35-20) on Friday, May 30 at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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Pioneers wrap season at district golf
The Nebraska City boys’ golf team wrapped up its 2025 spring season at the Class B-4 District tournament at Jackrabbit Run Golf Course in Grand Island on May 19.
Athlete of the Year Voting
Alex Martinez was the last athlete to be named as an Athlete of the Week in the Nebraska City News-Press. Voting for the contest is wrapping up with the last day to vote being June 1.
Peru State Football at NC Rotary
Wade Halvorsen, defensive coordinator for the Peru State Bobcats football team, spoke to members of the Nebraska City Rotary Club during their weekly meeting at Valentino’s on Wednesday, May 14. Halvorsen spoke about the football program, last year’s 7-3 record, spring football and the upcoming 2025 season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Oak Bowl against Oklahoma Panhandle State. The Bobcats are coached by Head Coach Paul Ockinga. Among the Peru State assistant coaches are former Nebraska City High School Head Football Coach Lou Varley, a longtime coach at Peru, and Trevor Krenk, a former athlete and coach for Nebraska City and Lourdes.
Pioneer Coach: NCHS golfer continue improvement
A season of improvement continued for the members of the Nebraska City High School boys’ golf team during action at the Trailblazer Conference tournament on May 5, at the Beatrice Country Club.
Pioneer baseball wraps 2025 spring season
The Nebraska City baseball team wrapped up a 5-15 season with a 6-0 loss to Ralston at the Class B-3 tournament at Ralston on May 8.
Pioneer tennis battles Gross, PLV
The Pioneer tennis team competed in a pair of duals last week with a clash against Omaha Gross on May 5 and a match against Platteview at home on May 8.
Pioneer track and field competes at JCC
The Nebraska City Pioneer track and field teams competed at the Johnson County Central Invite at Tecumseh on Friday, May 9.
PHOTOS: Lourdes Track at 2025 Rettig Invite
Check out action shots from this year’s Rettig Invite at Nebraska City High School. Photos by Kirt Manion
Lourdes track second, fifth in home meet standings
The Lourdes Knights girls’ and boys’ track teams hosted the annual Rettig Invite on Friday, May 9, at Nebraska City High School.