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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. 12 at the Broken Bow Invite, taking on a challenging course and bringing home several strong finishes.Zoe Johnson led the high school girls for Brady, placing sixth.
Kenzie Winney secures a ball behind the plate against McCook. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

Kenzie Winney secures a ball behind the plate against McCook. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

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Swede Softballers Stick Together During Tough Week

Megan Aden
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
It was another hot, busy week for the Lady Swede softball team. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Swedes hosted one of their two home games of the season, meeting the Ord Chanticleers in a varsity-only match.
Beck Groene (#50) assists a tackle in the opening game of the Swedes’ season. Last week Groene led the Swedes with 23 tackles against Hershey. Also pictured are Callen Johnson (#10) and Axtyn Jesseph (#36). (Leader file photo by Ellen Mortensen)

Beck Groene (#50) assists a tackle in the opening game of the Swedes’ season. Last week Groene led the Swedes with 23 tackles against Hershey. Also pictured are Callen Johnson (#10) and Axtyn Jesseph (#36). (Leader file photo by Ellen Mortensen)

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Strong Defense Leads to Second Swede Victory

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
After beginning their 2026 campaign at home in a memorable game disrupted by storm sirens, the Gothenburg football team had their first road game last Friday night when they traveled to Hershey to take on the Panthers.
Sics Betters Score to Lead Swedes’ Golf Team

Sics Betters Score to Lead Swedes’ Golf Team

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Sics Betters Score to Lead Swedes’ Golf Team

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Gothenburg girls’ golf team had their third outing of the 2026 season on Thursday, Sept. 3, when they traveled to Grand Island to compete in the Grand Island Central Catholic tournament.Played at the familiar Indianhead Golf Course, Lily Sics led the Swedes, shooting a 120, four strokes better...
Lauren Mroczek takes her turn at the service line for the Lady Swedes against Cozad last week.

Lauren Mroczek takes her turn at the service line for the Lady Swedes against Cozad last week.

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Lady Swedes Win Season Opener Against Cozad

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Gothenburg High School varsity volleyball team kicked off the 2026 season on Thursday, Aug. 27, with a big win on their home court.In a “Throwback Thursday” format that featured volleyball and football games back-to-back, the Swedes hosted in-county rival Cozad and took care of business, as...
Tristan Koch (#21) landed underneath the Cozad ball carrier as he made the stop, assisted by Braden Ehlers (#11).

Tristan Koch (#21) landed underneath the Cozad ball carrier as he made the stop, assisted by Braden Ehlers (#11).

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Even Weather-Alert Sirens Didn’t Stop the Swede Train

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Gothenburg High School opened the 2026 football season on Aug. 27 in a special evening being referred to as “Throwback Thursday”. The football and volleyball teams played back-to-back as they hosted Cozad, reminiscent of an earlier time when both games were traditionally played on the same night.
Young Golf Team Tees Off Season in Kearney

Young Golf Team Tees Off Season in Kearney

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Young Golf Team Tees Off Season in Kearney

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Lady Swedes golf team competed in their first individual meet of the year at the Kearney Catholic High School Invitational held at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course on Thursday, Aug. 27.Amelia Haas led the Swedes with an 18-hole score of 122.
Taye Herrick gets a single to drive in Brittlin Bussinger from third for a Swede score. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

Taye Herrick gets a single to drive in Brittlin Bussinger from third for a Swede score. (Leader photos by Megan Aden)

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Grueling Schedule Kicks Off Swede Softball

Megan Aden
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Gothenburg Swede softball team has started its season in a fast and furious fashion, playing eight games in nine days. The girls started their season on Thursday, Aug. 20, in McCook, taking on the Class B Bison.The first inning started strong for the Swedes.
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