WP to host blood drive Monday
The Frenchman Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society at Wauneta-Palisade Schools will be hosting a blood drive on Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Car totaled in rural accident; driver leaves scene of another
A car was totaled and the driver inside unable to free herself in an accident last week that left the vehicle totaled.
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As his team’s only senior, Braxton McKinney led Wauneta-Palisade in all statistical categories except assists.
Effort not lacking, despite WP boys’ 3-20 season finish
It’s never easy to replace five senior leaders, but that was the task of the Wauneta-Palisade boys’ basketball team in the 2020-2021 season.
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Senior Mason Nordhausen and teammates will be in action at the state tournament this week, with their first round against Yutan Wednesday.
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Senior Mason Nordhausen rolls to the finish line in a friendly competition between Head Coach Chris Bartels and the five senior basketball players. In back, Jake German, left, tries to get the firefighter gear on, as Cedric Maxwell, center, and Brandon Mintling laugh at their teammates.
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As part of Monday’s pep rally fun, Coach Chris Bartels and senior Clay Meeske battle to see who can build the highest pile using shaving cream, as Wooly Bully keeps a close eye on the action.
Chase Co. tips off with Yutan in state tournament’s first round
“I think this would be a great year to take that next big step by winning that district final game and qualify for the state tournament,” Chase County boys’ basketball coach Chris Bartels said
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Payton Yearous, left, and Peyton Cox pressure Sterling guard Macy Richardson during the teams’ district contest at Kearney Catholic Friday.
Lady Broncos fall short of state berth as ‘20-21 season ends
The Wauneta-Palisade girls’ basketball season ended Feb. 26 night in Kearney with a 61-78 loss to Sterling (15-7) in their district final.