Sports

The American Legion Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary of Unit #79, will celebrate Poppy on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The distribution of Poppies will be 9:00 a.m 11:00 a.m.

Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2023 will be inducted into the NSWCA Hall of Fame on Friday, June 9th at the annual NSWCA banquet at 5:00 p.m. at Boarders Inn & Suites in Grand Island.

The team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins continue in first place with 22.5 team points after the second week of Women’s League Golf on May 31st. The team of Sam Silsby, Macey VonHeeder and Amanda Murphy and the team of Calista Wilson, Jen Graff and Kelli Kral are tied for second place with 16.50 team points.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2024 mountain lion hunting season at its June 9th meeting in Alma. For the first time, a harvest season will be proposed for mountain lions outside the Pine Ridge.

Jake Friedrich of Bassett and Cordell Nilson of Springview competed against 34 other two-person teams to win the Sixth Annual Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 4th at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course.

During National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26, Nebraska Game and Parks reminds boaters to brush up on safety rules in preparation for peak boating season. Follow these 10 tips reduce the risk of incidents and help ensure a safe and enjoyable day on the water.

Robert Magill led the field Thursday, May 25th with an evenpar round of 36 during Men’s League Golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Magill finished one shot ahead of Brett Knoetzel, Nick Martin and Graig Kinzie, who each posted 1-over par rounds of 37.

A great day fishing is as much about catching what you’re after as it is about the experience you had while away from home. But to keep your fishing trip memorable for only the best reasons, follow Nebraska Game and Parks’ rules of fishing etiquette.

As summer season kicks off and water-based recreation floats to the top of the to-do list, keep these Nebraska Game and Parks safety reminders top of mind: Never swim alone — Always swim with a buddy, no matter your age, and remember children near or in water should always be accompanied by an adult.

There is no doubt the fish species that can send the largest number of anglers to the banks during the spring outbreak of fishing fever is crappies. Crappies love warm areas; they also love bays, coves, corners and similar areas that are protected from the wind, especially cold north and northwest winds.