Sports

Recently, while visiting from out of state, my father had a “health hiccup.” As we navigated getting this problem investigated and addressed, he was very concerned that we keep his primary care doctor informed. As my dad has said repeatedly, “I give him more grief than any of my other doctors, but I also listen to him more than any of my other doctors. He’s the only one looking out for all of me!”

Quarterback - Paiton Hoefer, senior from Elgin Public/Pope John. Running back - Jack Wemhoff, senior from Elgin Public/Pope John and Hudson Hoffman, sophomore from Boyd County.

The Ainsworth Middle School Wrestling Team were at the Burwell Invitational on November 10th. Ainsworth wrestlers took 5th place with 45 points.

The Ainsworth Bulldog Football team had a perfect 8-0 season for 2022 and were crowned District D2-4 Champions. The perfect season was a first in school history since the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) started keeping records.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change Thursday, November 10th 4:00 p.m.: Middle School Wrestling at Burwell. 6:00 p.m.: Middle School Girl’s Basketball with North Central at Bassett.

The Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs lost during their second round of action in the C1-10 subdistrict volleyball tournament in Ord. First round of play was against the O’Neill Eagles, defeating them in three straight sets, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-22.

I have been covering high school football for nearly 50 years and it was fantastic to watch the young men of the Ainsworth Bulldog Football Team go 9 and 1 on the season. My hat is off to the coaches and players of the 2022 Ainsworth Bulldog Football Team.

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change Thursday. November 3rd State Volleyball Tournament at Lincoln.

The Ainsworth Bulldogs football season came to an end on Friday, October 28th with a loss to the Elm Creek Buffaloes, 18-33, in the D2 Second Round Football Playoffs. The Dawgs ended a fantastic season of 9-1.

The Ainsworth Girls Cross Country Team competed in the 2022 NSAA State Cross Country Meet in Kearney on Friday, October 21st. The team took Runner-Up in Class D. Team members were (left to right) Coach Lauren Osborne, Tessa Barthel, Katherine Kerrigan, Emma Kennedy, Payton Moody, Preselyn Goochey and Coach Jared Hansmeyer. Read the complete story on Page 6 of this issue of the