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Ainsworth sophomore Jacob Ortner (left) celebrates with teammates Zaine Evans (center) and Chris Fernandez (right) after making a two-point shot with two seconds remaining in the game for the Bulldogs to take the lead against Mullen. See more statistics and photos from the boys basketball team’s recent games on page five of this week’s issue.

Dawgs End Dry Streak

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Dawgs End Dry Streak

Dawgs Look to Capture First Win of Season

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Ainsworth boys basketball team competed in the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament on December 22 and 23. The Dawgs took on the Pleasanton Bulldogs in the opening round of the tournament.

Gracyn Painter (right) dribbles around Abryelle Kester of Summerland as Kenley Welke sets a screen.

Girls Basketball Team Competes in Holiday Tournaments Over Christmas Break

News Staff

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Ainsworth girls basketball team competed in the Pleasanton Holiday Tournament on December 22 and 23. The team was down a starter for the tournament after Gracyn Painter injured her ankle in the team’s game against Broken Bow the week prior.

Senior Chris Fernandez finds himself in a pileup after diving for a loose ball against the Indians.

Boys Basketball Team Drops Games to Broken Bow and Valentine

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Ainsworth boys basketball team hosted two home games last week, one against the Valentine Badgers on Tuesday, December 16, and the other against the Broken Bow Indians on Friday, December 19. Valentine held the Dawgs to 25 points.

Willa Flynn fights to hold onto the ball during the team’s game against Broken Bow.

Lady Dawgs Fall to Badgers and Indians

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Ainsworth girls basketball team faced tough opponents Valentine and Broken Bow last week. Against Valentine, the team fell 33-72.

Sophomore Easton McMillin takes down his opponent, Gavin Knajdl of Amherst.

McMillin, Beel, and Titus Medal in Valentine

News Staff

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Team Scores 1. Winner, S.D., 194.5; 2.

From left to right: Maya Macias, Megan Jones, and Makenna Koch each earned a medal during the Valentine Girls Wrestling Invite.

Three Lady Dawgs Medal at Valentine Invite

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Team Scores 1. Ord, 163; 2.

Easton McMillin works to pin his opponent, Jack Kucera of Ravenna. He took home a fourth place medal from the Twin Loup Invite.

Bulldog Wrestling Team Places Third at Anselmo-Merna Invite

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Anselmo-Merna Boys Wrestling Invitational Team Scores 1. Elm Creek, 143; 2.

Chris Fernandez plays defense during the Bulldogs first home game of the season.

Bulldog Boys Basketball Team Starts Season 0-4

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Bulldogs fell to the Huskies of West Holt (74-43) and the Coyotes of Anselmo Merna (58-30). Facing some injuries in the early stages of the season, the Bulldogs are still working to find their footing after starting the season 0-4.

Maya Macias works to get an escape against her opponent at the Elkhorn Vally Invitational.

Girls Wrestlers Compete in Tilden and Atkinson

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Thursday, December 18, 2025

Elkhorn Valley Invitational Team Scores 1. Papillion-La Vista South, 165.5; 2. Plainview/Osmond, 146; 3. Ainsworth, 52.5; 4. Elkhorn Valley, 50; 5. Fremont Bergan, 32; 6. Burwell, 30; 7. Newman Grove/St. Edward, 26; 8. Niobrara/Verdigre, 17; 9. Riverside, 14; 10. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge, 12.

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