Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Kimball’s football program has shifted into 2024 mode after its season ending game last Friday at Bayard.

The Longhorns put up a hefty 40 points, but Bayard scored 76 and the visiting Horns closed their season with a fourth-place 1-3 record in D1 District 11 and 2-6 overall.

This game was a matchup for third place, and the Tigers claimed it with the win that put their record at 2-2 in the district and 3-5 overall.

Bridgeport won the district with a 4-0 record, Hemingford was second at 3-1 and Morrill fifth at 0-4.

Kimball coach Darrell Howitt has expressed pride in his team’s positive...