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Brothers Earn Medals at State Games

Brothers Earn Medals at State Games

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Brothers Earn Medals at State Games

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
For the past 42 years, Nebraska has hosted the Cornhusker State Games – an opportunity for top-quality amateur athletes to compete in a wide range of activities.
Sharon Axthelm leads the JAG program at Brady School, instilling core competencies in character development, leadership, job development skills, communication, goal setting, and more in middle school and high school students. (Photo courtesy Sharon Axthelm)

Sharon Axthelm leads the JAG program at Brady School, instilling core competencies in character development, leadership, job development skills, communication, goal setting, and more in middle school and high school students. (Photo courtesy Sharon Axthelm)

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Brady Leads the Way With JAG Curriculum

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
ALISA MULLENPART TWO The Nebraska JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) program has grown rapidly in the last few years, and we are exploring how Brady Public Schools has implemented the initiative locally, even earning a CTE Award in their inaugural year.
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)

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)

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Team GO Wraps Up Season at League Championships

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Gothenburg swim team concluded their short and very successful season on Saturday, July 11, as they competed in the Plains tSunami League Championship Meet at the Lexington Family Aquatic Center.Along with teams from across Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas were also represented.
Local Gymnastics Team Earn Medals at State Games

Local Gymnastics Team Earn Medals at State Games

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Local Gymnastics Team Earn Medals at State Games

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Gymnastics West team competed in the Cornhusker State Games in Lincoln on Sunday, July 12, and did very well.Team results are as follows, with the placement in each girl’s age division: Adley Golter - 1st Maddisun Dyas - 2nd Vivianna Mendez - 2nd Tess Kolbo - 2nd Kyah Hogg - 4th Audry Stoner -...
Members of the 2026 Gothenburg Junior Melons baseball team are, front row, from left: Gared Sabin, Drake Swan, and Brigham Ricley; Row two: Cameron Holt, Callen Johnson, Kale Dea, William McVay, Jaxon Earll, Evan Geiser, Blake Brown, Cannon Holthaus, and Hayden Pesek; Back row: Coach Luke Dea, Gunnar Thompson, Andrew Salomon, and Coach Ethan Olsen. (Photos by Shiloh Schultz)

Members of the 2026 Gothenburg Junior Melons baseball team are, front row, from left: Gared Sabin, Drake Swan, and Brigham Ricley; Row two: Cameron Holt, Callen Johnson, Kale Dea, William McVay, Jaxon Earll, Evan Geiser, Blake Brown, Cannon Holthaus, and Hayden Pesek; Back row: Coach Luke Dea, Gunnar Thompson, Andrew Salomon, and Coach Ethan Olsen. (Photos by Shiloh Schultz)

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Melons Advance to B-6 Area Tournament Championship

Ethan Olsen
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Gothenburg Junior Melons took the field for the area tournament this past weekend in Minden, where they faced Broken Bow, Minden, and Holdrege.The Melons found success early versus Broken Bow on Friday, July 10, bringing in 8 runs in the first inning off 5 combined hits from Callen Johnson,...
Wendelin Wins Rodeo Raffle

Wendelin Wins Rodeo Raffle

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Wendelin Wins Rodeo Raffle

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Lawrence Wendelin was the lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle at the Pony Express Rodeo in Gothenburg on July 4. Pictured with Wendelin are, from left, Owen Fairley, Mollie Spradlin and Dallee Barnes with the Antelope Livestock 4H group. (Photo courtesy Malloree Barnes)
Gunnar Thompson gave the ball a ride, as he jumped on the perfect pitch for a 3-run home run against Lexington on July 1, to help secure the win for the Melons and a spot in the League Championship.

Gunnar Thompson gave the ball a ride, as he jumped on the perfect pitch for a 3-run home run against Lexington on July 1, to help secure the win for the Melons and a spot in the League Championship.

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Melons Fall Just Short in League Championship

Ethan Olsen
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Gothenburg Junior Melons played three games during this last week, including a double-header vs McCook and a rematch with cross-county rivals Lexington. The Melons needed to win all three games to qualify for the League Championship for the first time since 2002.
Third baseman William McVay and pitcher Evan Geiser (who tagged the runner) caught an Alma player in a pickle in last Friday’s game at Alma. (Photo courtesy Kim Johnson)

Third baseman William McVay and pitcher Evan Geiser (who tagged the runner) caught an Alma player in a pickle in last Friday’s game at Alma. (Photo courtesy Kim Johnson)

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Big Bats, Good Pitching, Victorious Weekend For Junior Melons

Ethan Olsen
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Gothenburg Junior Melons played three games this past weekend, including a game against Alma and a doubleheader in Kimball.
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