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  • Gifford Again Tops At 220; Keller, Ryan Place

    Jan 31, 2013

    Banner County’s David Gifford came away with another 220 title at the Mitchell Wrestling Invite on Saturday. Meanwhile Kimball’s Rowdy Keller and Garrett Ryan both placed. “He was wrestling well,” said Wildcats’ coach Bill Gifford of his senior grappler, who improved to 29-4 on the season. The Longhorns brought three athletes to Mitchell. Tristan Carruthers should return in time for districts, however. And with the cancellation of Kimball’s scheduled dual at Sidney, coach Wade Brashear’s squad should be prepared. “We should wrestle alright...

  • Knigge Named To 8-Man Football All-Star Squad

    Dave Faries, Editor|Jan 31, 2013

    Brady Knigge admits to being a bit shocked by the news--so much so that he hesitated to mention it to anyone. But after a few moments, the Potter-Dix senior and standout wide receiver put down the phone and walked back to his mother’s room and let her know that he had been named to the prestigious Sertoma 8 Man All Star football squad. “She was watching TV,” Knigge recalled. “She jumped out of bed and gave me a big hug.” The shy receiver generally lets others applaud his accomplis...

  • Potter-Dix Boys Outlast Wildcats In Rivalry Duel

    Daniel Thompson, Reporter|Jan 31, 2013

    The Banner County Wildcats gave the Potter-Dix Coyotes quite a run in their meeting January 25 at Potter-Dix’s home court. The Wildcats started the game strong with Ben Hostetler hitting a 3 pointer at the top of the key off a pass from Kadan Huber putting the Wildcats on the board 3-0 just five seconds into the first quarter. The Wildcats were able to get a five point lead before the Coyotes were able to get on the board with Bryant Knigge hitting a shot with 6:50 to go in the quarter leaving the score 5-2. “They had a lot of character and...

  • Banner County Girls Fall To Coyotes

    Daniel Thompson, Reporter|Jan 31, 2013

    The Potter-Dix Coyotes were able to come out with a win in their match against the Banner County Wildcats January 25. The win comes off the heels of another loss to their rivals, the Leyton Warriors. “I feel pretty good. This was a good win,” Potter Dix player Taylor Juelfs said. The Coyotes pulled away from the Wildcats early in the first quarter with a seven point run before the Wildcats were able to get on the board with Amanda Harrison hitting a shot off a pass from Haleigh White with 2:54 left to go in the quarter putting the score at 7-2....

  • Athletes Of The Week

    Jan 31, 2013

    Jake Reader Longhorns’ forward Jake Reader was almost unstoppable at Pine Bluffs. He scored a team high 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, adding a couple of steals and a blocked shot, defensively. Against Bridgeport he added 9 more points, 6 boards and 5 steals. Shelby Vogel Kimball’s Shelby Vogel has become a consistent force to be reckoned with. On the road at Pine Bluffs she put 12 points on the board and played solid defense (3 steals and a block). Back home against Bridgeport, Vogel led...

  • Years Ago

    Jan 31, 2013

    January 2012 Kimball’s police chief, Mark Simpson, was assigned to investigate an incident that took place on Friday, January 13. A Scottsbluff man, Rodney Ingensoll, 45, suffered a gunshot wound. The Kimball County Ambulance Service and the Kimball police were called to the Kathy Ryan residence at 610 South Washington Street in Kimball after 9 p.m. on the 13th, responding to call regarding a gunshot wound. Ingensoll was transported from the 610 Washington residence and taken to Kimball Health Services by ambulance. The victim was then t...

  • Bowling League Results

    Jan 31, 2013

    Barrett’s 45 Rowley’s 42 Pile’s 38 Eggli’s 38 Martin’s 35 HG Chris Rowley 266 Doug Barrett 227 Cristy Rowley 170 Jessie Eggli 145 HS Chris Rowley 665 Doug Barrett 649 Cristy Rowley 396 Cristy Rowley 435 Jack & Jill The Cutting Edge 16 BCBS 11.5 The Right Impression 10.5 Sunshine Painting 9 21st Century 9 Weebowls 8 Castronics 8 Dairy Queen 8 HG Tracy Belford 221 Robin Swanson 213 Kelly Garrett 202 Cindy Feemster 213 Mary Kay Jenner 176 Brenda Russell 175 Tracy Belford 625 HS Robin Swanson 604 Kelly Garrett 562 Cindy Feemster 565 Mary Kay Jenne...

  • LaVera Fields

    Jan 31, 2013

    LaVera K. Fields, 82, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Monday, January 28, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 with Pastor Amanda Esping officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Please visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have been established to the family. The services for LaVera have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. LaVera K. Fields was born...