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Brady quarterback Cinch Sanger looks downfield for an open receiver during the Eagles’ 62-0 win over Axtell on Aug. 28. Brady moved to 2-0 with the victory after opening the season with a 57-0 win over Sutherland. (Photo courtesy Brady Public School)

Brady quarterback Cinch Sanger looks downfield for an open receiver during the Eagles’ 62-0 win over Axtell on Aug. 28. Brady moved to 2-0 with the victory after opening the season with a 57-0 win over Sutherland. (Photo courtesy Brady Public School)

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Eagles Open Season With Back-to-Back Shutouts

Kate Axthelm
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Brady Eagles have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 football season, opening the year with back-to-back shutout victories over Sutherland and Axtell.Brady opened the season at home on Aug. 21 with a 57-0 win over Sutherland.
Brady’s Kenlee Fattig goes on the attack during the Eagles’ season opener against Anselmo-Merna on Aug. 27. Brady pushed the Coyotes to five sets before falling 3-2. (Photo courtesy Brady Public School)

Brady’s Kenlee Fattig goes on the attack during the Eagles’ season opener against Anselmo-Merna on Aug. 27. Brady pushed the Coyotes to five sets before falling 3-2. (Photo courtesy Brady Public School)

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Eagles Battle Through Five-Set Season Opener

Kate Axthelm
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Brady volleyball team opened its 2026 season with a battle on the road Thursday, Aug. 27, taking Anselmo-Merna to five sets before falling 3-2.The match went back and forth throughout the night, with neither team able to win consecutive sets.
Seniors on the 2026 Swede volleyball squad are, from left: Jada Frederick, Zoe Beveridge, Ellaray Koch, and Grace Evert.

Seniors on the 2026 Swede volleyball squad are, from left: Jada Frederick, Zoe Beveridge, Ellaray Koch, and Grace Evert.

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Swede Volleyball Looks to Rebuild Under Experienced Coaching

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Entering his 12th season as head coach of the Gothenburg High School volleyball team, Coach Bryson Mahlberg has enjoyed a lot of success over the years.
The 2026 GHS volleyball team members

The 2026 GHS volleyball team members

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The 2026 GHS volleyball team members

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The 2026 GHS volleyball team members are, front row, from left: Greenlee Jeffries, Greer Tiller, Shayne Kinnan, Zoe Beveridge, Ellaray Koch, Grace Evert, Addy Evert, and Jada Frederick; Row two: Lily Fritton, Riley Flesch, Kinley Foster, Addi Jesseph, Bodey Tederman, Lauren Mroczek, and Teegan...
Seniors on the men’s GHS cross country team this season are, from left: Lucas Therrien, Tyler Hetz, Blake Rickertsen, and Trenton Miller.

Seniors on the men’s GHS cross country team this season are, from left: Lucas Therrien, Tyler Hetz, Blake Rickertsen, and Trenton Miller.

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State Medal Winners to Lead Swede Cross Country in 2026

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Head Coach Tony Neels and long-time Assistant Coach Steve Reeves have built a dynasty with the cross country program at Gothenburg High School.
Swede Softball Looks to Build on Young Team

Swede Softball Looks to Build on Young Team

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Swede Softball Looks to Build on Young Team

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Gothenburg High School girls’ softball team kicked off the 2026 season at McCook on Aug. 20, followed by a tournament in Lexington on Aug. 22.Leading the Swedes for her second year as head coach and third year with the team will be Ally Erickson.Joining her as assistant coaches this season are...
The 2025-26 Gothenburg girls’ volleyball team was recently honored with a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The team is also one of 11 GHS teams recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2025-26 school year. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Jacobsen)

The 2025-26 Gothenburg girls’ volleyball team was recently honored with a team academic award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The team is also one of 11 GHS teams recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the 2025-26 school year. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Jacobsen)

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Swedes Continue to Earn Honors For 2025-26 Season

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Practice for the Gothenburg High School fall sports teams officially begins on Monday, Aug. 10.
The parents of the Gothenburg Junior Melons baseball team continued to show their support throughout the season, demonstrated here with their theme-based attire during the area tournament. (Photo courtesy Shiloh Schultz)

The parents of the Gothenburg Junior Melons baseball team continued to show their support throughout the season, demonstrated here with their theme-based attire during the area tournament. (Photo courtesy Shiloh Schultz)

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Recap of Junior Melons Season for the Ages

Ethan Olsen
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Gothenburg Junior Melons recently finished their season after dropping their last game in an absolute heartbreaking 5-7 loss to Holdrege in the area championship.
The Dawson County Outlaws, made up of boys from Gothenburg and Lexington, won the state AA baseball tournament championship on July 19. (Photo courtesy Jamie Slonecker)

The Dawson County Outlaws, made up of boys from Gothenburg and Lexington, won the state AA baseball tournament championship on July 19. (Photo courtesy Jamie Slonecker)

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Dawson County Team Wins 10U Championship

Submitted By Jamie Slonecker
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The area 10U team from Dawson County made up of Gothenburg and Lexington boys competed in the Nebraska USSSA 10U AA baseball tournament July 17-19 in Lincoln.
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