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Ainsworth Women’s League Golf

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Wendy Wilkins fired a round of 42 to lead the way during the opening week of women’s league golf Wednesday at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Wilkins finished one shot ahead of Julie Micheel’s round of 43.

Ainsworth Men’s League Golf

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Nick Martin carded an evenpar round of 36 to lead the field Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Martin finished one shot clear of Brett Knoetzel, who carded a 1-over par 37.

Six Bulldogs returned to Ainsworth with medals from the State Track Meet. The Dawgs who earned hardware were (left - right): Kiley Orton (4x400), Reagan Moody (800, 1600, 3200, 4x400), Willa Flynn (4x400), Gracyn Painter (100, 200, 400, 4x400), Zaine Evans (Pole Vault), and Witten Painter (Discus). See full results on page four.

Six Bulldogs Medal at NSAA Class D State Track in Omaha, Girls Place Sixth as a Team

News Staff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Kiley Orton (left) and Reagan Moody (right) finished top two in both the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, qualifying them in both events for the state meet.

Track Team Competes at Class D-4 District Meet in Bassett

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Class D-4 District Track and Field Girls Team Scores 1. Plainview, 102; 2.

Ainsworth second-grader Nicolette Ashcraft competes in the long jump during the school’s track day on May 8.

Ainsworth Elementary School Holds Annual Track Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Sophomore Carson Koch shot a 97 at the D-3 District Meet, placing 24th.

Jaxon Rucker Qualifies for State Golf at D-3 District Meet in Ainsworth

News Staff

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Class D-3 District Golf Team Scores (Top Three Qualify for State) 1. North Central, 334; 2.

Junior Holden Beel (center) takes off at the start of the 1600 meter run. Beel placed second in the event, finishing the mile with a time of 4:57.

Track Team Competes in Last Regular Season Meet in Valentine

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Greg Gass Track and Field Invitational Girls Team Scores 1. Valentine, 160; 2.

Sophomore Jaxon Rucker placed second at the Highway 20 Boys Golf Invite on Monday, May 11, in Bassett.

Boys Golf Team Competes in Ainsworth and Bassett

News Staff

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Ainsworth Boys Golf Invitational Best Ball Team Scores 1. North Central, 152; 2.

Freshman Tinley Buechle placed second in pole vault at the NVC Meet. Buechle vaulted 7-0, tying her personal record.

Lady Bulldogs Win Inaugural Niobrara Valley Conference Meet, Qualifiers Compete at NEN Track Classic in Norfolk

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Track and Field Rock County High School Girls Team Scores 1. Ainsworth, 164; 2. North Central, 138; 3. Niobrara/Verdigre, 81; 4. Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 80; 5. Boyd County, 56; 6. O’Neill St. Mary’s, 54; 7. Chambers/ Wheeler Central, 47; 8. Stuart, 12.

Sophomores Bear Rea (left) and Carson Koch (right) each placed ninth at the Niobrara Valley Conference Meet.

Boys Golf Team Medals Two at Conference Invite

News Staff

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Golf Summerland Golf Club Team Scoring 1. North Central, 316; 2.

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