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FAFSA Opens for 2027-28

News Staff

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open at studentaid.gov, and Nebraska high school students who file the application can apply to win one of 75 $1,000 Do The FAFSA Nebraska Scholarships from Education-Quest Foundation.

Alpha Delta Kicks Off a Blooming Year

News Staff

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met September 19 at the Coffee Vault in Long Pine to enjoy breakfast and their first meeting of the year. Four members answered roll call and made a donation to Read Aloud Nebraska/CASA project.

Senior Willa Flynn sets the ball for a teammate to attempt a kill. Flynn had 20 assists against the Longhorns. The Lady Dawgs and attendees participated in an Orange-Out to show support for Jared Hansmeyer's battle against cancer.

AHS Volleyball Team Wins Final Regular Season Home Match

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Lady Dawgs took down the Hyannis Longhorns in four sets (25-16, 23-25, 25-13, 2512) during the team’s last regular- season home game on Thursday, October 1. For the Dawgs, senior Gracyn Painter had 16 kills, followed by sophomore Ava Graff with five and senior Jaylee Good with three.

Ainsworth juniors Ben Clingman (7), Zaine Evans (2), and Kyle Fernandez (56) work to take down Creighton's Haiden Horstmann (15).

Bulldogs Fall to Creighton 64-7

News Staff

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

The Ainsworth football team traveled to Creighton on Friday, October 2, to take on the Bulldogs. Creighton put up 50 points in the first three quarters while holding Ainsworth scoreless until the team scored a touchdown in the final quarter, but not before Creighton scored 14 more points, to leave the scoreboard reading 64-7.

Sophomore Reagan Moody placed third during the West Holt Invitational. The Invtational was changed to be a road race with all the precipitation the area received. Photo Courtesy of Bulldog Boosters

Ainsworth Cross Country Competes at West Holt Invitational

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Girls Team Scores 1. Wayne, 17; 2.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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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

News Staff

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.

Fall Trap League

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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

News Staff

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.