Sports

The Boone Central boys bowling team headed to Columbus to face the Class A #1 Discoverers Jan. 22. The Cards kept it close but ultimately fell short, losing the two regular games (647-701, 694-736). The boys were able to claim victory in the Baker game to make the final score 12-9. Preston Trollope led the team with a high of 184. Colton Wissenberg was close behind with a high of 161, followed by Clay Sandman with a 140.

Although shorthanded Boone Central did not challenge for the team championship, Cardinal Coach Josh Majerus was pleased with the efforts by his wrestlers in the Gibbon Bill Foster Invite. Boone finished fifth in the team standings, led by champions Hank Hudson (215) and Thomas Roberts, runner-up Gavin Mauch (120), and medalists Daron Dozler (144, 3rd) and Landon Winter (113, 4th).

After multiple weather delays and reschedules, basketball was finally back on the court for Boone Central’s middle school teams. Tipping off the 2024 season, the Cardinal middle school A team was victorious in a dominating 54-25 win against the Pierce Bluejays on Monday, Jan.

Doniphan-Trumbull Invitational Team Scoring Newman Grove Results 106: Ryan Hoadley (6-9 - 3rd), pinned Woollen (Wilcox-Hildreth), 5:02; pinned by Eddy (Grand Island), :50; pinned Wendell (Bertrand), 3:04; pinned by Lawrence (Kearney Catholic), 1:41; pinned Wall (Nebraska Christian), 1:48

2024 Mid-State Conference Basketball Tournament Girls Bracket January 27 Gm 1 - #8 O’Neill vs. #9 Wayne, (O’Neill) 2 p.m.

Diessner 12, Schalk 10, Carraher 10, B. Glesinger 6, J.

1- St. Paul 170, 2- David City Aquinas 155, 3- Neligh-Oakdale 123, 4- Shelby-Rising City 119.5, 5- Anselmo-Merna 103, 6Cambridge 91, 7- Tri County 90, 8- Central Valley 899.5, 9T- High Plains 81.5 / Yutan 81.5, 11- Fullerton 73, 12- Sumner-Eddyville- Miller 71, 13- Summerland 68, 14- South Loup 62, 15- Southern Valley 61.5, 16- Palmer 54, 17- Wood River 52, 18- Weeping Water 50.5, 19- Overton 47, 20- Mullen 42, 21- Elgin/Pope John 40, 22- Hi-Line 32.5, 23- Riverside 31, 24- G.I.

Boone Central’s junior varsity boys lifted their season record to 11-2 with a pair of hard-fought victories this past week. The JV Cards opened their week Tuesday edging host Guardian Angels Central Catholic 53-49.

Boone County 4-H Shooting Sports: Organizational Leaders: Brian Maricle Project leaders: Ryan Neidhardt, Michelle Neidhardt, Jason Reynoldson, Mark Hooker, Joe Diessner, Rob Miller, Rob Smith, Maggie Smith, John Moeller, and Sean Kohl. Teaches basic skills in BB Gun, Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, .22 rifle, with a focus on Safety and Learning.

4-H Clover Kids is the officially recognized 4-H program in Nebraska for children under the age of eight. The program is designed to provide 5- to 7-year-olds a variety of educational and recreational experiences in a non-competitive environment. 4-H Clover Kids provides an excellent opportunity for youth to achieve their highest potential because early life experiences affect future development.