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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.
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.
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