Sports

The Ainsworth Track Team competed in their first event of the 2024 Track Season at the Dan Lennon Invitational Track Meet in Vermillion, SD on March 19th. Carter Nelson took first place in the Boys Pole Vault and Long Jump plus placing third in the Shot Put.

The Ainsworth Bulldogs Boys Basketball Team went into the 2024 NSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament as the #4 seed in Class D1. The Bulldogs defeated the #5 seed Dundy County Stratton Tigers in the first round, 62-55, on March 7th, to advance to the Semi-Finals.

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Each class competes for a Sportsmanship Award during the NSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament. The Ainsworth Student Body received the Class D1 Sportsmanship Award at the 2024 Boys State Basketball Tournament. The award was presented to Ainsworth High School following the Class D1 championship game.

The Ainsworth Boys Basketball Team qualified for the NSAA Boys Basketball Class D1 Tournament in Lincoln on March 7th, 8th and 9th. The Dawgs take their 18 and 7 record to Lincoln after defeating the Axtel Wildcats in D1-6 District Finals and gaining a berth to the Class D1 State Basketball Tournament. Team members are (Back Row - Left to Right): Student Manager Nathan Fernau, Volunteer Coach Clint Painter, Logan Schroedl, Assistant Coach Brian Delimont, Morgan Kinney, Ryan Salzman, Witten Painter, Chris Fernandez, Jacob Held, Mason Titus, Adolfo Rojas Salazar and Head Coach Jake Nelson; (Front Row - Left to Right): Carter Nelson, Traegan McNally and Trey Appelt.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team wrapped up its 2023-24 season in C2-3 District Finals against the Elmwood Murdock Lady Knights. The Lady Bulldogs ended the season with a record of 13-11 and say farewell to five seniors - Karli Kral, Jocelyn Good, Kendyl Delimont, Breanna Fernau and Cheyan Temple.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldog Basketball Team were District Runner-Up in the 2024 Class C2-3 District Playoff against Elmwood Murdock Lady Knights. The Lady Bulldogs ended their 2023-24 season with a record of 1311. Team members are (Back Row - Left to Right): Student Managers Tiana Wroblewski and Puridy Haley, Assistant Coach Katie Painter, Willa Flynn, Kenley Welke, Jaylee Good, Gracyn Painter, Preselyn Goochey, Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Nelson, Head Coach Sandi Nelson; (Front Row - Left to Right): Jocelyn Good, Kendyl Delimont, Cheyan Temple, Breanna Fernau and Karli Kral.

Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in a virtual discussion on fisheries management during meetings March 2023. These four regional public informational sessions – one for each Game and Parks district – will provide local updates on the fishing outlook and special projects in respective areas.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change Thursday, February 29th - Thursday, March 7th Wednesday, February 28th - Saturday, March 2nd Girls State Basketball Tournament. Thursday, February 29th 7:00 p.m.: 5th - 12th Grade Band and Choir Concert in the Gym.

Join the National Park Service and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at 6:00 p.m. March 23rd at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area for a Night Sky Program.