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Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change October 1 - October 8 Thursday, October 1st 12:30 p.m. College Fair for Juniors and Seniors 4 p.m.

Jaylee Good and Ava Graff (7) attempt to block a hit during the Hershey Tournament. Payton Sears (23) prepares to cover in case the ball drops.

Lady Dawgs Pick Up Three Wins

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team had a week full of away games. On Thursday, September 24, the team traveled to Burwell to take on the Lady Longhorns.

Photo Courtesy of Heather Lutter Bulldog medal winners at the Valentine Invite include (left - right): Gracyn Sisson, Madison Palmer, Kenley Welke and Makenna Koch.

Girls Golf Team Competes in Valentine Invite and Valentine Quadrangular

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Valentine Girls Golf Invitational Team Scores 1. O’Neill, 200; 2.

Mark Gracey and Huston Hutton each connected on 45 of 50 shots to share the top spot Wednesday during the fourth week of the Sandhills Fall Trap League. Blaine Frizzell and Braxton Lemunyan hit 44 of 50 targets, followed by Jayson Vaisvilas, Cassidy Zwiebel, Tyler Buoy and Braxton Jefferies with 43 successful shots.

Junior Jaxon Rucker stretches to receive a pass from Bear Rea and manages to keep his feet in bounds as he catches it.

Bulldogs Capture Second Win of the Season

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The AHS football team captured its second win of the season against the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars Thursday. Leading the Bulldogs in passing yards was junior Bear Rea.

Thirty-one participants from around the state took part in the annual youth trap shoot, hosted by the Ainsworth Elks Lodge at the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club in Ainsworth Saturday.

Elks Lodge Hosts Youth Trap Shoot at Sandhills Rod and Gun Club

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Ainsworth Elks Lodge annual youth trap shoot was held September 26 in conjunction with the Sandhills Rod and Gun Club. There were 31 participants aged sixth grade - high school senior.

Zaine Evans (2) lunges after Niobrara/Verdigre's Jacob Motacek (25) during the team's recent home game. Evans led the team with 14 total tackles, nine of which were solo, and one for loss.

Zaine Evans Wins First

News Staff

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Zaine Evans, AHS junior, was voted as the Ainsworth Star-Journal athlete of the month by our readers on Facebook. The Star-Journal Athlete of the Month held its first ever voting contest in the month of September.

Deanna Reyman won the basket of home town goodies during the September 12 museum tour.

Area Museums Held Tours on September 12

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

September 12 was a great day for area museums. Interested persons were tasked with visiting at least three of the five museums in Brown, Keya Paha, and Rock counties for an opportunity to win a basket of smalltown goodies.

Senior Kenley Welke golfed a 101 at the Mullen Invite, earning her a fourth-place medal. Photos Courtesy of Ainsworth Bulldog Boosters

Girls Golf Team Competes in Mullen, Three Golfers Earn Medals

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Mullen Girls Golf Invitational Top 5 1. Austin Deibler, Mullen, 90; 2.

Senior Gracyn Painter tips the ball over the net during the team's game against Gordon-Rushville.

Lady Dawgs Move to 8-5 This Season

News Staff

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Lady Bulldog volleyball team fell to the West Holt Huskies in four sets (25-22, 17-25, 17-25, 15-25) on Tuesday, September 15. The team then traveled to Cody to face the Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls and the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs in a triangular.