Craig Haake retired at the end of the 2025-26 school year after coaching the Swede football team for 37 years. He will be missed. (Photo by Charity Wyatt)
Gothenburg pitcher William McVay faces a Lexington batter on Friday, June 12, with Evan Geiser at catcher. The Junior Melons were able to keep their win streak alive by beating Lexington 7-6. (Photo courtesy Kim Johnson)
The Good Life: What We Have Is Priceless
James Stevens has competed in the National Hod Rod Association’s Top Alcohol Dragster races for nearly three decades, winning his first national event in 2018, and ranking in the top 15 for multiple years in a row. This spring at Pomona Raceway in California, he survived a catastrophic wreck that he continues to recover from. (Photo credit: Auto Imagery, courtesy of Stevens family)
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
You never know when a life altering moment is about to occur. On April 11, James Stevens took his place at the starting line in Pomona, California, competing in the 2026 NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals, although he couldn’t tell you what his final thoughts were before the green light flashed.
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Members of the 2026 Gothenburg swim team are, front row, from left: Maeli Blecha, Haven Wolf, Paetyn Meyer, Boden Wolf, Braylen Jorgenson, Ella Madsen, Brecklynn Brown, Adalynn Jorgenson, and Harper Bogus; middle row: Adelyn Meyer, Sophie Madsen, Emersyn Meyer, Layla Hagin, and Charli Blecha; back row: Brant Miller (assistant coach), Tyler Hetz, Logan Feather (assistant coach), and Lisa Jorgenson (head coach). Not pictured: Austin Madsen and Blake McNulty. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)
Boone Tederman, left, and Landon Mroczek represented GHS in the annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game Saturday in Sutherland. (Photo courtesy GHS)
Marissa Gallegos returns to Gothenburg June 24-26 as one of the clinicians for this year’s Legends Wrestling Camp at Gothenburg High School. All kids 2nd - 12th grade interested in wrestling are encouraged to register by calling 402-890-4238. (Photo courtesy Marissa Gallegos)