Callen Johnson (#10) prepares to set up a block as QB Dillon Floyd (#14) hands the ball off to Braden Ehlers (#11) earlier this season. Ehlers and Floyd teamed up for 3 rushing touchdowns against Ogallala last week, while Johnson was credited with 5 tackles on the night.

Callen Johnson (#10) prepares to set up a block as QB Dillon Floyd (#14) hands the ball off to Braden Ehlers (#11) earlier this season. Ehlers and Floyd teamed up for 3 rushing touchdowns against Ogallala last week, while Johnson was credited with 5 tackles on the night.

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Swedes Roll Past Indians to Remain Undefeated

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Swedes remain unbeaten on the football field in 2026, as they steamrolled the Ogallala Indians...
One of the jobs of the libero is team leader, and here senior Ellaray Koch works to fire up her team with teammate Lauren Mroczek by her side.

One of the jobs of the libero is team leader, and here senior Ellaray Koch works to fire up her team with teammate Lauren Mroczek by her side.

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Grueling Week of Volleyball For Lady Swedes

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Last week was a busy one on the volleyball court for the Lady Swedes, who began the week on...
Running their way to the medal stand for the Gothenburg women’s cross country team last week were, from left: Scout Bell, 1st place; Brooklyn Reiman, 14th place; and Cassidy Reiman, 4th place.

Running their way to the medal stand for the Gothenburg women’s cross country team last week were, from left: Scout Bell, 1st place; Brooklyn Reiman, 14th place; and Cassidy Reiman, 4th place.

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Swedes Bring Home GOLD From Fillmore Central

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Gothenburg men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled east to Geneva on Thursday, Sept.
A handful of district patrons, particularly ag land owners, took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and hear information pertaining to the Gothenburg Public Schools proposed budget during a Q&A session on Sept. 14. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

A handful of district patrons, particularly ag land owners, took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and hear information pertaining to the Gothenburg Public Schools proposed budget during a Q&A session on Sept. 14. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Proposed School Budget Draws Public Questions

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Prior to the call to order of the Sept. 14 regular meeting of the Gothenburg Board of Education, a question-and-answer session was held with three board members, Superintendent Dr. Allison Jonas, and Jr High/Sr High Principal Seth Ryker present.
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Adyson Stevens concentrates on her swing last Tuesday in a tournament at Wild Horse Golf Club.

Adyson Stevens concentrates on her swing last Tuesday in a tournament at Wild Horse Golf Club.

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Swedes Host Golf Invite as Season End Nears

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Gothenburg girls’ golf team hosted an invitational tournament at Wild Horse Golf Club on...
The senior Swede softball players and their parents were recognized on Sept. 15. Pictured from left are: Taye Herrick with parents Arlie Maurer and John Herrick; Skylar Garza and her parents David and Ashley Garza; and Aubrey Cross with her parents Jessica and Henry Cross. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

The senior Swede softball players and their parents were recognized on Sept. 15. Pictured from left are: Taye Herrick with parents Arlie Maurer and John Herrick; Skylar Garza and her parents David and Ashley Garza; and Aubrey Cross with her parents Jessica and Henry Cross. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

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Seniors Honored in Season’s Final Home Game

Megan Aden
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
In true Nebraska fashion, an abrupt shift in temperature gave the Swede softball team some reprieve...
Brady cross country medalists Violet Gentry, Zoe Johnson and Paisley Connelly pose following the Broken Bow Invite on Sept. 12. Johnson placed sixth, Gentry finished 15th and Connelly placed eighth in the junior high race. (Photo courtesy Brady Public Schools)

Brady cross country medalists Violet Gentry, Zoe Johnson and Paisley Connelly pose following the Broken Bow Invite on Sept. 12. Johnson placed sixth, Gentry finished 15th and Connelly placed eighth in the junior high race. (Photo courtesy Brady Public Schools)

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Eagles Take on Tough Course at Broken Bow

Kate Axthelm
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Brady cross country team continued its season Sept.
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