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Lady Cardinals hold out over BlueJays, Ponca

5 months ago By Darren Wright

Boone Central traveled to West Point last Thursday to dance with Class C2 #1 GACC Bluejays (12-1). The Lady Cards were fresh off a tough loss to C1 top 5 O’Neill the week before and the pressure was on to put that loss in the rearview and rise to the occasion against a tough perennial foe.

Panthers fall in close Burwell contest

5 months ago By News Staff

The Newman Grove/St. Edward Panther boys basketball team had two games since last report against Elba, coming off a win to take on Grand Island Lutheran and Burwell.

Junior High Panthers win over Palmer Tigers

5 months ago By News Staff

The junior high Panthers basketball team started the second full week of January with another home game against the Palmer Tigers. The Panthers picked up a good head of steam in the first quarter, 120, over Palmer, and led 15-6 heading into the halftime break.

Hemmingsen wrestles at AAU Winter Nationals

5 months ago By News Staff

Youth Cardinal wrestler, Nathan Hemmingsen represented his team at the 2025 AAU Winter Nationals in Ralston just after the first of the year. “This is the best of the best kids.

Cardinal wrestlers hit the mat at Summerland

5 months ago By News Staff

Members of the Cardinal Wrestling Club competed in the Summerland Bobcat Invitational on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Summerland High School.

Cardinals pick up Championship at Pierce

5 months ago By News Staff

The Boone Central Cardinal Speech team attended the Bluejay Invite on January 17 in Pierce and came away with the Varsity Sweepstakes Championship. Mid State Conference rivals Wayne and Battle Creek took second and third respectively.

Wrestlers travel to Gibbon, take fourth

5 months ago By News Staff

The Boone Central Cardinal wrestling team took a trip to Gibbon on Saturday, Jan. 17 for the Bill Foster Invitational, picking up a fourth place team finish and a number of medalists.

Will Roberts with a win for a 5th place finish Photos by Rose Buhlmann

Cardinals pick up Championship at Pierce

5 months ago By News Staff

The Boone Central Cardinal Speech team attended the Bluejay Invite on January 17 in Pierce and came away with the Varsity Sweepstakes Championship. Mid State Conference rivals Wayne and Battle Creek took second and third respectively.

Boone Central picks up second at local tourney

5 months ago By News Staff

The Boone Central Cardinal boys’ wrestling team made a short trip to Newman Grove for the 2026 holiday wrestling tournament on December 30, picking up a runner-up title for their efforts. “Team wrestled well in Newman Grove,” said Coach Josh Majerus.

Lady Cards win three straight to start New Year

5 months ago By Darren Wright

Boone Central hosted the Boone Central Holiday Tourney on December 30th & 31st last week and they did not disappoint. Faced with a good Adams Central team (3-3) in the first round, the Cardinals took care of business and secured the victory, thanks in large part to the terrific play of Miranda McGill and Myah Rankin.

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