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Andrew Salomon slides into home plate as the Gothenburg Melons went on to defeat Broken Bow on the road on June 1. (Photo courtesy Kim Johnson)

Andrew Salomon slides into home plate as the Gothenburg Melons went on to defeat Broken Bow on the road on June 1. (Photo courtesy Kim Johnson)

Melons Roll The Bats in High-Scoring Win at Loomis

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Gothenburg Junior Melons had a big second inning in Broken Bow on Monday, June 1, coming up with 6 runs on their way to a dominant 11-3 win. The Melons finished the game with 12 hits.
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)

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)

Nation’s Legendary Wrestlers Coming to Gothenburg

Ellen Mortensen
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Gothenburg High School wrestling coach Tom Scott says he had a vision for several years of creating a camp that would equip young wrestlers in Gothenburg and the surrounding area with skills and techniques to help make them better at their sport.
Boone Tederman, left, and Landon Mroczek represented GHS in the annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game Saturday in Sutherland. (Photo courtesy GHS)

Boone Tederman, left, and Landon Mroczek represented GHS in the annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game Saturday in Sutherland. (Photo courtesy GHS)

Local Athletes Selected for NPCC All-Star Game

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
North Platte Community College hosted its second annual Black & Gold High School All-Star Game on June 6. The event showcases outstanding student-athletes from across western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado, all of whom were nominated by their high school coaches.
Representing Gothenburg High School at the NSAA State High School Tennis Tournament last week were, from left, Zoe Beveridge, Briony Aden, Grace Evert, Lindly Anderson, Aliyah Carlson, Peyton Hilbers, and alternate Teegan Stevens. (Courtesy photo)

Representing Gothenburg High School at the NSAA State High School Tennis Tournament last week were, from left, Zoe Beveridge, Briony Aden, Grace Evert, Lindly Anderson, Aliyah Carlson, Peyton Hilbers, and alternate Teegan Stevens. (Courtesy photo)

Three GHS Seniors End Tennis Careers in Lincoln

Megan Aden
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
After a long season that saw immense growth in a young team, the Lady Swede tennis season came to an end in Lincoln on Tuesday, May 26 at the state tournament. While no medals were brought home, the Swedes fought hard against tough competition, showing true grit and determination.
Swede Golf Team Concludes Respectable 2026 Season

Swede Golf Team Concludes Respectable 2026 Season

Swede Golf Team Concludes Respectable 2026 Season

Ellen Mortensen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Indianhead Golf Club in Grand Island was the site of the 2026 NSAA High School State Boys Golf Championships, with Class C taking the course for two days of competition.The first round was played on Wednesday, May 27, for the Swedes, who qualified as a team for the tournament.
Bryson Neels just finished his sophomore year at GHS where he set a new 800m record. Running, he says, has always been a big part of his life. (Photo courtesy Tony Neels)

Bryson Neels just finished his sophomore year at GHS where he set a new 800m record. Running, he says, has always been a big part of his life. (Photo courtesy Tony Neels)

Neels Breaks 54-Year Old Record…Twice

Ellen Mortensen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
We are likely all familiar with the adage, “Records are made to be broken.” It seems some take that phrase to heart a little more than others. Bryson Neels is one of them.Some of his earliest memories revolve around a high school track, where his dad, Tony, coached.
Callen Johnson heads for home to score off a hit by Jaxon Earll against Imperial on Saturday. (Photos courtesy Kim Johnson)

Callen Johnson heads for home to score off a hit by Jaxon Earll against Imperial on Saturday. (Photos courtesy Kim Johnson)

First Game Jitters Lead to Big Time Bounce Back

Ethan Olsen
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Gothenburg Melons kicked off their season this past weekend with games against Holdrege and Imperial.The Melons traveled to Holdrege on May 29, where they were anxious to begin the season.In the top of the first inning, Callen Johnson led off with a double on the first pitch.
Scout Bell finished the season with her best time of the year in the 3200m and a personal best time in the 1600m in Omaha.

Scout Bell finished the season with her best time of the year in the 3200m and a personal best time in the 1600m in Omaha.

State Track 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Scout Bell finished the season with her best time of the year in the 3200m and a personal best time in the 1600m in Omaha.Callen Johnson runs his leg of the men’s 4x400 relay at the state track meet, where the team finished with the fourth-place medal.
The Swede golf team shot their way into the state tournament, taking place this week in Grand Island. From left are: Coach Jeff Holsten, Jaxon Earll, Trey Bartels, Valon Pfeifer, Brady Cornwell, A.J. Holsten, Axel Jorgenson, and Coach Nolan Sughroue. (Photos courtesy GPS)

The Swede golf team shot their way into the state tournament, taking place this week in Grand Island. From left are: Coach Jeff Holsten, Jaxon Earll, Trey Bartels, Valon Pfeifer, Brady Cornwell, A.J. Holsten, Axel Jorgenson, and Coach Nolan Sughroue. (Photos courtesy GPS)

Swedes Earn Trip to State Golf Behind Pfeifer’s Silver Medal

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Gothenburg boys’ golf team made a return trip to Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala on Wednesday, May 20 - one of 15 teams to take the course in the C-5 District Meet.
Members of the GHS girls’ 3200 relay team are, from left: Kinley Foster, Adalyn Carlson, Brooklyn Reiman, and Jenna Anderson. All but Foster, a freshman, are sophomores. (Photo courtesy Tara Foster)

Members of the GHS girls’ 3200 relay team are, from left: Kinley Foster, Adalyn Carlson, Brooklyn Reiman, and Jenna Anderson. All but Foster, a freshman, are sophomores. (Photo courtesy Tara Foster)

Swedes Earn Third Place Team, Two State Champions!

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Gothenburg High School men’s track and field team has enjoyed a remarkable season, and capped it off last week with a third-place team finish and two state champions at the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships.
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