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Carl Zuege gives participants in the 5K and mile direction on the course as they get ready for the start gun Saturday morning at the Chase County Fair.

Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
Trennin May is all smiles after receiving his ribbon for running the half-mile and gets a high 5 from his mom, Michelle, who ran the 5K herself, pushing Trennin and daughter Maely in a stroller.

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Top finishers in the mile and 5K were, from left, Ali McNair, mile; Jami Weiss, women’s 5K; and Chris Bartels, men’s 5K.

Fair’s morning run returns with 5K, mile, kids’ 800

More than 50 adults and youths were up early Saturday morning of the Chase County Fair to compete in the return of the fair run.

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Joee Clevenger attacks a set from Jerzee Milner (11) in Chase County’s five-set win over Ogallala Thursday. Ready to defend a block are Kaylie Lotspeich (26) and Ali McNair (6).

CCS opens season with historic volleyball win

This year marks the 50th year of Chase County volleyball.

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Jesusita Ruiz rips a line drive up the third base line against Yuma.

CCS softball picks up win over Yuma

After a COVID-ravaged season in 2020 which saw Colorado teams not on the Chase County softball schedule, the Longhorns made the most of Yuma’s return to the schedule Aug. 27.

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Conner Bryner (15) forces a Silver Lake fumble as Hunter Miner, left, and Aidan Kennicutt (58) move in for a tackle.

Broncos’ football falls to Silver Lake

The Wauneta-Palisade football team’s season didn’t start the way they had hoped Friday.
The Broncos lost their season-opening game 8-18 to Silver Lake.

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Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
Senior Jordan Jablonski, right, and freshman Trevin Moreno brought home varsity gold medals from Chase County’s cross country opener last Thursday at Dundy Co. Stratton.