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Ainsworth JV Basketball Game with Winner Cancelled

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Ainsworth Boys JV Basketball Team had a game scheduled for Monday, February 3rd in Winner, SD. That game has been cancelled due to a Winner Varsity makeup game being scheduled for February 3rd..
Sophomore Gracyn Painter dribbles the ball at half court as she tries to push by North Central’s Bridget Lewis.

Lady Bulldogs Fall to North Central Knights 36-48

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
On Thursday, January 23rd, the Ainsworth Lady Bulldogs basketball team faced the North Central Lady Knights on Ainsworth’s home court. The game kicked off with Ainsworth’s Gracyn Painter winning the tip off and immediately firing off a made three-pointer within the first 10 seconds of the ballgame.
Junior Chris Fernandez puts up a narrowly-missed last second shot in overtime as the crowd watches with anticipation.

Ainsworth Bulldogs Lose 48-50 in Overtime to North Central Knights

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
In a physical game against the North Central Knights on Thursday, January 23rd, the Knights pushed the game into overtime within the last 20 seconds of regular play. The game was neck and neck the last two quarters - but it didn’t start like that.

Girls Wrestling Team Brings Home Four Medals from Battle Creek Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Ainsworth Girls Wrestling Team competed in the Battle Creek Girls Invitational Wrestling Tournament on January 20th and came home with eighth place out of 30 teams. Ainsworth had three girls place first in their weight class, Paisley Hoffman, Jolyn Pozehl and Lynley Leonard.
Senior Morgan Kinney takes the ball to the hoop for a layup. Kinney scored six points on the night.

Bulldogs Drop Game to Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
On Thursday, January 16, the Bulldog basketball team saw the O’Neill Eagles in Ainsworth. The Bulldogs cannot seem to shake this rough patch, as this loss dropped the Bulldogs season record to 2-9.

Brown County Court Docket

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Tyrin L. Daniels: No Proof of Insurance, $50.00 Fine; Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Deputy Joel Carpenter.

Nebraska DED Reports Population Increase for 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In 2024, Nebraska’s population topped 2 million after the state’s biggest annual increase since 1995. Nebraska ranked as the 17th fastest-growing state in the U.S. and is growing faster than all but one neighboring state. Population growth adds to Nebraska’s workforce, helping employers fill open positions.

Deer Season Closed in Nebraska

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Deer season in Nebraska officially closed January 15th when the late antlerless seasons ended. The river antlerless season was shortened due to reduced deer numbers across much of the state.

Boys Basketball Loses to Boyd County 53-65

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
On January 12th, 2025, the Bulldogs travelled to Spencer, NE to take on the Spartans. The game ended with Ainsworth behind on the scoreboard, dropping their record to 2-8.
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