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Gothenburg’s Teegan Stevens returns the ball in her match against Campbell Dunham of Kearney Catholic last week.

Gothenburg’s Teegan Stevens returns the ball in her match against Campbell Dunham of Kearney Catholic last week.

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Swedes Wrap Up Regular Season, Prepare For State Tennis

Megan Aden
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The regular season has officially wrapped up for the Lady Swedes tennis team. The girls headed to Lexington on Tuesday, May 12, for a triangular with the Minutemaids and Adams Central and then to Kearney on Thursday, May 14, for a dual with the Kearney Catholic Stars.
Tyler Roe punched his ticket to state with a personal best throw in the shot put and a silver medal in the event. (Leader photo by Darcee Ridenour)

Tyler Roe punched his ticket to state with a personal best throw in the shot put and a silver medal in the event. (Leader photo by Darcee Ridenour)

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Four Eagles Punch Their Ticket to State Track

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Eagles flew high at Paxton last Wednesday, May 13 for the NSAA District D-8 meet, ending the day with four athletes qualifying for the state competition.
2026 National Honor Society inductees, front row from left: Andrew Robison, Reann Davis, Kyla Sager, Lillyan Sheets. Back row: Katie Loostrum, Marlee Seamann, Robbie McConville, and Hope Correll. (Photos courtesy of BPS)

2026 National Honor Society inductees, front row from left: Andrew Robison, Reann Davis, Kyla Sager, Lillyan Sheets. Back row: Katie Loostrum, Marlee Seamann, Robbie McConville, and Hope Correll. (Photos courtesy of BPS)

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Eagles Receive Awards, Honor Inductees in May Ceremonies

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Brady Public Schools celebrated more than just graduation as their 2026 school year came to a close this month. On Monday, May 4, the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony followed by the Academic Awards Night on Thursday, May 7, honoring stand-out Eagles for the year.
Peyton Hilbers plays a serve during a doubles match at York last week, while her teammate Briony Aden stays ready at the front of the court. (Leader photo by Megan Aden)

Peyton Hilbers plays a serve during a doubles match at York last week, while her teammate Briony Aden stays ready at the front of the court. (Leader photo by Megan Aden)

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Lady Swedes Face Tough Competitors at York Invite

Megan Aden
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Thanks to Mother Nature, the Lady Swedes tennis team had a shorter-thanplanned week last week. The Swedes were scheduled to head to Holdrege for a junior varsity and varsity dual with the Dusters on Tuesday, May 5, but that match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Gothenburg High School senior Boone Tederman was joined by family members, coaches, and teammates on Tuesday, May 5, as he signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Doane University next season. Pictured seated, from left, are Mark Tederman, Boone Tederman, and Lindsey Stevens; Back row: Bodey Tederman, Coach Kent Koehn, and Seth Schaeffer. (Photo courtesy GPS)

Gothenburg High School senior Boone Tederman was joined by family members, coaches, and teammates on Tuesday, May 5, as he signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Doane University next season. Pictured seated, from left, are Mark Tederman, Boone Tederman, and Lindsey Stevens; Back row: Bodey Tederman, Coach Kent Koehn, and Seth Schaeffer. (Photo courtesy GPS)

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Tederman Moves on to Tiger Basketball

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Bartels Swings For All-Conference

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Broken Bow was the host site for the 2026 Southwest Conference golf meet on Thursday, May 7. McCook claimed the conference team championship, with the host team Broken Bow finishing as team runner-up. Cozad’s Ethan Atchison recorded the low individual round of the day with a 77.
Brady track brought home 21 medals on the day at the Dave Blevins Memorial Invite last week. Both teams came in fifth overall. (Photo courtesy BPS)

Brady track brought home 21 medals on the day at the Dave Blevins Memorial Invite last week. Both teams came in fifth overall. (Photo courtesy BPS)

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Eagles Land in Fifth at Dave Blevins Invite

Alisa Mullen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Eagles traveled to Arnold last Friday, May 8 for the Dave Blevins Memorial Invite hosted by the South Loup Bobcats.
Ellaray Koch comes down the home stretch in the final leg of the women’s 4x100m relay to win gold at the SWC meet last week in Cozad. (Leader photos by Charity Wyatt)

Ellaray Koch comes down the home stretch in the final leg of the women’s 4x100m relay to win gold at the SWC meet last week in Cozad. (Leader photos by Charity Wyatt)

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GHS Women Claim SWC Championship, Men Take Runner-Up

Ellen Mortensen
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Cozad was the host site for the 2026 Southwest Conference Track and Field Champions held on Saturday, May 2, and it was another great day to be a Swede!The Gothenburg women’s team finished as Conference Champions, while the men ended the day as Conference Runner-Up.
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