Cross country team ferries Cornhusker Games torch
Members of the Chase County Longhorn cross country team, a coach and parent participated in the Cornhusker Games torch run as it made its way across Nebraska into Lincoln for the start of the games
Sports
Imperial included on Nebraska’s Husker Nation Tour next week
Athletic Director Bill Moos, Head Coach Scott Frost and members of the Nebraska football staff will be on a Husker Nation Tour next week presented by First National Bank.
A Gothenburg base runner quickly gets back to first when he strayed a bit too far as pitcher Duncan Rector fires the ball to first baseman Dominic Sis. The runner was safe on a close play. (Johnson Publications photo)
Imperial right fielder Noah Griffin eyes the ball in the fourth inning. He eventually walked, reaching third on an error and fielder’s choice. (Johnson Publications photo)
Trevor Peterson slides safely into home after a wild pitch and overthrown ball from the catcher. That was the first run scored in a fruitful, four-run fourth for the Imperial seniors in the 5-4 loss. (Johnson Publications photo)
Seniors lose close game to Gothenburg; win one on road
A three-run homer by Gothenburg in the seventh erased the 4-2 lead Imperial had in a Saturday afternoon senior Legion battle at Campbell’s Ron Milner field.
Fishing season at Champion Lake
IKES’ annual fishing day at Champion Lake was rescheduled on Saturday due to weather. Organizer Tom Elder said 33 youths participated, fishing for about two hours then enjoying lunch.
Hinojosa playing in June 9 West NE All-Star game
Players have been chosen for the annual West Nebraska All-Star Football and Volleyball Games in Scottsbluff June 9.