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North Platte Boys Win the Buffalo Bill Invite

Posted on April 2, 2015

The North Platte High School track and field teams hosted the Buffalo Bill Invite at Bauer Field on Thursday and the North Platte boys won their home event.

The Bulldogs scored 138 points, 32 points ahead of second place finisher Scottsbluff, which scored 106 points. Hastings took third with 86 points followed by York, Alliance, Gering and Northwest.

In the girls meet Kearney won the team title with 133 points. North Platte finished sixth win 30 points. Northwest took second with 99 points, followed by York with 98.

The full meet results for the Buffalo Bill Invite can be seen by clicking on the link below.

2015 Buffalo Bill Invite Results

North Platte Finishes 2nd at Own Golf Invite

Posted on March 30, 2015March 30, 2015

	TEAM SCORES
1	McCook	323
2	North Platte	333
3	Sidney	356
4	Cozad	357
5	Hastings	378
6	North Platte JV	378
7	Gothenburg	379
8	Lexington	403
9	Ogallala	409

	TOP TEN INDIVIDUALS	SCHOOL	SCORE
1	Noah Hofman	McCook	74
2	Kort Steele	N. Platte	76
3	Masen Sis	McCook	80
4	Kade Wroot	N. Platte	81
5	Sam Cole	Cozad	82
6	Zack Presall	McCook	82
7	Patrick Messersmith	Goth.	85
8	Kyle Zimbelman	N. Platte	86
9	Ryan Birner	Sidney	86
10	Riley Loop	McCook	87

North Platte High School Hires Mollring as Head Girls Track Coach

Posted on January 23, 2015January 23, 2015

Scott Mollring North Platte Bulldogs — Scott Mollring (Photo from Twitter)

North Platte High School Activities Director, Marc Mroczek, has named Scott Mollring as the new head girl’s track coach for the 2014-2015 school year. Prior to coming to North Platte High School this year, Scott has coached at McCook High School, Southwest Public Schools, Kearney High School, and Shelton High School. Scott is currently the Strength and Conditioning teacher at North Platte High School.

Marc Mroczek, North Platte Activities Director comments: “Scott is well qualified and will be a great addition to our coaching staff at NPHS. He has a great vision for the program and is an excellent role model for our student-athletes. I am excited for the future of North Platte High School Girls Track and Field with Coach Mollring leading the program.”

Mollring takes over for Dennis Fornander, who resigned earlier this year.

Lady Dawgs Play for 3rd, Boys for 5th in GNAC (Updated Brackets)

Posted on December 30, 2014December 30, 2014

Day two of the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference basketball tournaments saw the North Platte Bulldogs boys basketball team win in the consolation bracket and the Lady Dawgs fall in the semifinals.

The North Platte boys beat McCook 60-42 in the consolation bracket semifinals on Tuesday. The Bulldogs jumped out to an 8-0 lead and maintained that lead through halftime, going into the break up 30-22. Junior Rashawn Bryant propelled North Platte to the early lead by hitting three first quarter three-pointers and finishing the half with 11 points. Bryant kept things going in the second half by hitting three more shots from beyond the arc to finish the game with 20 points and making six three-pointers. The Dawgs pulled away in the fourth quarter and led by as many as 21 before settling for the 18-point win. Senior Shane Mauch also scored in double-figures as he finished with 10 points.

The Dawgs advance to the consolation championship on Wednesday in Hastings and will play fourth-seeded Columbus, which beat Lexington 69-55 to advance. The Discoverers beat North Platte 60-46 at NPHS on December 20. Tip-off Wednesday is scheduled for 3:15 pm and the game can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410. The updated 2014-15 GNAC boys bracket can be seen below.

The North Platte Bulldogs girls basketball team lost in the semifinals of the championship bracket on Tuesday to the Kearney Bearcats, 45-16. Kearney led 7-6 in the first quarter before going on a 30-4 run that spanned more than two quarters and put North Platte down 37-10 to start the fourth quarter. The Lady Dawgs struggled from the field, shooting just 12 percent and were led in scoring by junior Allison Kuenle and senior Taylor Johnson who each scored six points.

The second-seeded North Platte girls will play for 3rd place on Wednesday against fourth-seeded Columbus, which lost to No. 1 Norfolk 46-38. The Lady Dawgs beat Columbus in North Platte 57-52 on December 20. Tip-off Wednesday is scheduled for 10:00 am and the game can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410. An updated 2014-15 GNAC girls bracket can be seen below.

Lady Dawgs Advance to GNAC Semis, Boys Drop to Consolation (Updated Brackets)

Posted on December 29, 2014

The first round of the 2014-15 Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference tournaments saw the North Platte Lady Bulldogs basketball team advance to the semifinals and the North Platte boys fall to the consolation bracket on Monday in Hastings.

The second-seeded Lady Dawgs beat No. 7 seed McCook 48-22 to begin the tournament. Senior Jessy Hunt paced North Platte with 17 points. Fellow senior Kaitlynn Harvey had 11 points and junior Allison Kuenle was also in double-figures with 10 points in the win.

The Lady Bulldogs advance to the semifinals to play the third-seeded Kearney Bearcats. Kearney beat No. 6 seed Scottsbluff 73-24 in Monday’s first round. Tuesday’s semifinal game is at 2:00 pm at Hastings High School and can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 with the pregame show starting at 1:45 pm. An updated bracket can be seen below.

The North Platte Bulldogs boys basketball team didn’t fare as well as the girls in the GNAC first round. The Dawgs lost to rival Kearney 58-43. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs were led by junior Rashawn Bryant with 13 points and senior Tra Harris came off the bench to score 11 points in the loss to the third-seeded Bearcats. North Platte lost senior center Josh Merz to an ankle injury in the second quarter and he didn’t return to the game.

The Dawgs play McCook in the consolation semifinals on Tuesday. The seventh-seeded Bison lost to No. 2 seed Scottsbluff 66-32 Monday. The North Platte-McCook game tips off at 3:45 and can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410, following the girls game.

Lady Bulldogs Earn GNAC No. 2 Seed, Boys get No. 6 Seed

Posted on December 22, 2014

The brackets for the 2014 Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference boys and girls basketball tournaments were released on Monday and the North Platte Lady Bulldogs are the No. 2 seed in the girls bracket and the Bulldogs boys are the No. 6 seed.

The 2014 GNAC Tournament will take place in Hastings, Monday, December 29-Wednesday, December 31.

The Lady Dawgs are the No. 2 seed with a 4-2 record to start the season. The defending GNAC Champion Norfolk is the No. 1 seed, also with a 4-2 record. The two teams have two common opponents so far this season. North Platte lost at Lincoln East 63-53 and beat Columbus at home 57-52. Norfolk beat Columbus on the road 48-44 and lost at home vs. Lincoln East 54-43.

North Platte will play seventh-seeded McCook in the first round of the tournament on Monday, December 29 at 2:00 pm. The game will be played in the South Gym in Hastings and can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 or online at northplattepost.com. The Lady Dawgs are led by senior Kaitlynn Harvey, who is averaging 17 points per game and 2.5 steals. Fellow senior Jessy Hunt is averaging 12.8 points and nine rebounds per game. McCook is currently 3-3 on the season. The bracket for the girls tournament can be seen below.

The North Platte Bulldogs boys basketball team is the No. 6 seed in next week’s tournament and will play third-seeded Kearney in the first round. The game will tip-off at 3:45 on Monday, December 29 in the South Gym in Hastings. The game can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 or online at northplattepost.com. The Dawgs are 1-5 on the season and are led by junior Rashawn Bryant with 13 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. Senior Shane Mauch is also averaging in double-figures with 10.5 points per game to go along with 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

The defending GNAC Champion Norfolk is the No. 1 seed on the boys side as well, with Scottsbluff as the No. 2 seed. The boys bracket can be seen below.

NP’s Nicholson Headlines Local Athletes on the Nebraska AP All-State Volleyball Team

Posted on December 16, 2014

Here are the 2014 Associated Press All-State Volleyball Teams as voted on by sports writers and sportscasters throughout the state.

CLASS A

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Sarah Allick, Lincoln North Star, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Raegan LeGrand, Papillion-La Vista South, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter_Olivia Nicholson, North Platte, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Priscilla O’Dowd, Papillion-La Vista, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Meagen Roth, Lincoln Southeast, 6-0, Sr.

Setter_Jessica Peters, Papillion-La Vista, 5-10, Sr.

Libero_Brittany Witt, Omaha Marian, 5-7, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Allie Davis, Lincoln Southwest, 6-2, Jr.

Hitter_Elizabeth Loschen, Omaha Marian, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Kelsey O’Connell, Omaha Marian, 6-2, Sr.

Hitter_Katie Stephens, Papillion-La Vista, 5-9, Jr.

Hitter_Sophia Terwilleger, Omaha Marian, 5-9, Jr.

Setter_Kylee Wurster, Lincoln Southeast, 5-8, Sr.

Libero_Taylor Els, Lincoln Southwest, 5-7, Jr.

Honorable Mention

Kaylie Dengel, Christina Jerauld, Sydney Slie, Bellevue East; Kate Imig, Sage Meyer, Bellevue West; Alyssa Thege, Columbus; Hayli Dorfmeyer, Gessica Gdowski, Molly Schiermeyer, Fremont; Savana Peterson, Sierra Peterson, Mackenzie Puckett, Grand Island; Maggie McGowan, Kearney; Lexie Duch, Anna Holmquist, Taylor Rising, Kylie Roe, Lincoln East; Jaida Jackson, Lincoln High; Kailee Brown, Katie Hitz, Lincoln North Star; Kelli Holloway, Lincoln Northeast; LTyra Douglas, Emma McKillip, Carley Sheppard, Lincoln Southeast; Madison Egger, Lincoln Southwest; Libby Koukol, Millard North; Jamie Hauptman, Lauryn Hilger, Millard South; Cassidy Loberg, Kira Shapiro, Tiffany Wentworth, Sydney Yong, Millard West; Jaycee Bradley, Layne Mitchell, Taylor Thompson, Norfolk; Kaitlynn Harvey, Jessy Hunt, Allison Kuenle, North Platte; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Alex Gill, Omaha Burke; Claire Bexten, Kia Scott, Omaha Central; Andie Hanus, Maren McGuire, Hannah Mueller, Omaha Marian; Ciera Clark, Stephanie Hansen, Omaha North; Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; Lauren Salerno, Omaha Westside; Steph Gatson, Ellie McDonnell, Elena Melendez, Papillion-La Vista; Taylor Crandall, Taliyah Flores, Erin Warren, Papillion-La Vista South; Victoria Harnett, South Sioux City.

CLASS B

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Maddy Bruder, Norris, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Kelsey Green, Elkhorn South, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Kylie Hohlen, Norris, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Claire Knust, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 6-0, Sr.

Hitter_Halie McArdle, Gretna, 5-9, Jr.

Setter_Allison Penner, Aurora, 5-11, Sr.

Libero_Brooke Swain, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 5-8, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Kiley Hixson, Aurora, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Nicole Skovsende, Elkhorn, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Kaitlin VanLoon, Lincoln Pius X, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Alyssa Woodman, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter/Libero_Amanda Young, Gretna, 5-8, Jr.

Setter_Sara Boothe, Lincoln Pius X, 5-7, Sr.

Setter_Ashley Knight, Elkhorn South, 5-9, Sr.

Honorable mention

Kennedy Cyza, Precious Williams, Alliance; Logan Ohlson, Aurora; Kim Higgins, Hannah Sexton, Beatrice; Jessa Johnston, Bennington; Callie Alberico, Blair; Libby Anthony, Taylor Doremus, Crete; Dani Carlson, Lauren Edet, Allie Hotovy, Grace Nelson, Elkhorn; Sarah Swanson, Jaden Thiem, Elkhorn South; Leah Newman, Kaylee Spreier, Gering; Hanna Ehmke, Gretna; Lakeshia Ellwanger, Taylor Hinrichs, Hastings; Ellie Brown, Jenna Gillespie, Holdrege; Maddie Grendahl, Claire McDermott, Lincoln Pius X; Megan Aultz, Nebraska City; Ally Catt, Jordyn Clauss, Payton Ruhl, Norris; Kayla Bachle, Allie Beckmann, Audra Cooksley, Erin Schleicher, Northwest; Madison Briggs, Emily Foje, Omaha Duchesne Academy; Holly McGregor, Lauren Parr, Omaha Gross Catholic; Allie Bray, Maggie Timmerman, Omaha Mercy; Maddie Dotzler, Emma Heldt, Omaha Roncalli Catholic; Brooke Heyne, Monica Hruby, McKenna Kirkpatrick, Allison Schomers, Omaha Skutt Catholic; Colby Duvel, Nicki Stolzer, Platteview; Shayla Scanlan, Plattsmouth; Kyra Willats, Scottsbluff; Maddi Porter, Sidney; Brianna Boender, Ashley Neujahr, Waverly; Dacia Stuhr, York.

CLASS C1

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Emma Benton, Grand Island Central Catholic, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Maeghan Pieper, Columbus Scotus, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter_Tiani Reeves, Gothenburg, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Kendall Schroer, Ogallala, 6-0, Sr.

Hitter_Megan Wickey, Omaha Concordia, 6-2, Sr.

Setter_Ali Rowse, Minden, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Morgan Stute, Kearney Catholic, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Olivia Schneider, Arlington, 5-8, Sr.

Hitter_Kelsey Shoemaker, Stanton, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Anna Squiers, Kearney Catholic, 5-11, So.

Hitter_Averey Yaksich, Omaha Concordia, 6-0, So.

Hitter_Gabby Shannon, Wahoo, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Allie Prososki, Kearney Catholic, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Abby Humlicek, Columbus Lakeview, 5-6, Sr.

Honorable mention

Hannah Fleischer, Emalie Krabel, Brittani Wiseman, Adams Central; Ellie Carr, Ainsworth; Savanah Reed, Arlington; Jessica Klaudt, Kelsey Marr, Ashland-Greenwood; Taylor Petersen, Rachel Walker, Auburn; Kelly Dailey, Maggie Dailey, Aspen Jansa, Caitlin Makovicka, Haley Thiele, Hannah Thiele, Bishop Neumann; Dana Pelster, Boone Central/Newman Grove; Krisha Scott, Broken Bow; Cacey Vavra, Centennial; Chandler Hagemann, Jadyn McCartney, Kiana Wright, Chadron; MaKenna Ketter, Paige Spady, Chase County; Payton Rosendahl, Kayla Schrunk, Columbus Lakeview; Courtney Labenz, Kim Stutzman, Morgan Thorson, Columbus Scotus; Michaela Snyder, Conestoga; Emma Coenen, Madie Egbarts, Douglas County West; Shelby Pollman, Fairbury; Alyssa Frederick, Maygan Ramsey, Baylee Vrtiska, Falls City; Grace Whitlow, Fort Calhoun; Carlee Hinn, Denie Jacobson, Gordon-Rushville; Sadie Goering, Laura Lowry, Lauren Webb, Gordon-Rushville; Kori Speckmann, Johnson County Central; Whitney Colling, Paige Hervert, Callie Opbroek, Kearney Catholic; D’Anna Attanasio, Ashlyn Power, Lincoln Christian; Julia Pomerenke, Lincoln Lutheran; Maggie Hiatt, Louisville; Katelyn Bartak, Madison; Hayley Densberger, Jaela Zimmerman, Malcolm; Emily Burton, Jensyn Meyer, Milford; Rebecca Stewart, Addison Woodward, Minden; Jori Peters, McKenna Zulkoski, Mitchell; Bailey Ehlers, Norfolk Catholic; Sammy Dirkschneider, Brooke Fredrickson, Kristin Lux, North Bend Central; Jenna Paloucek, Shelby Welsh, Ogallala; Tori Jones, Jenna Spellerberg, Omaha Concordia; Morgan Alexander, Andrea Carson, Kenzie Drudik, Jordan Kuck, Ord; Jaci Brahmer, Shelby Bretschneider, Sydney Silhacek, Pierce; Maddie Fousek, Karrie Sestak, Kylie Sestak, St. Paul; Rachel Brandl, Tabitha Kander, Stanton; Sydney Lintner, Syracuse; Madison Kelber, Valentine; Bailey Brigham, Lauren Crockett, Taylor Homes, Katie Reeves, Kinsley Tingelhoff, Wahoo; Madison Frevert, Lexi Sokol, Wayne; Amanda Hansen, West Point-Beemer; Bailey Batenhorst, Sydney Bradfield, Jenni Lueshen, Wisner-Pilger; Kaitlyn Herman, Matty Luehr, Wood River.

CLASS C2

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Hanna Justesen, Elmwood-Murdock, 5-9, Sr.

Hitter_Carley Remmers, Freeman, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Katie Steuter, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Maria Wortmann, Crofton, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Riley Dorn, Freeman, 5-9, Sr.

Setter_Clare Hamburger, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-9, Sr.

Libero_Shandra Farmer, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-3, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Tarrin Beller, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Marissa Haynes, Freeman, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Lauren Hinrichs, Doniphan-Trumbull, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Maddie Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 6-1, So.

Hitter_Laura McInturf, Southern Valley, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Jamie Petz, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 5-5, Sr.

Libero_Brooke Hays, Southern Valley, 5-6, Sr.

Honorable mention

Jenna Eller, Kinsey Kozisek, Allison Pokorny, Aquinas Catholic; Alexis Villwok, Archbishop Bergan; Emily Christensen, Battle Creek; McKenna McClintic, Andi Plock, Burwell; Megan Dudden, AdreAnna Ernest, Bridgeport; Sloan Johnson, Marlana Kent, MiKayla Kent, Cambridge; Casey Krolikowski, Madesin Myers, Mady Roth, Centura; Maddie Cerv, Clarkson-Leigh; Allison Ahrens, Monica Ahrens, Breanna Allen, Kelsey Sanger, Crofton; Kelsey Anderson, Cross County; Devon Dvorak, Payton Robley, East Butler; Jenna Parks, Liz Selting, Baylee Wemhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John; Brenna Backemeyer, Abby Meyer, Sheridan Spohr, Elmwood-Murdock; Tracey Maloley, Fillmore Central; Emily Lenners, Taylor Sugden, Freeman; Jenny Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic; Emily Feilmeier, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Lil Sheehy, Josie Prevette, Hastings St. Cecilia; Natalie Gasseling, Brooke Turek, Hemingford; Brooke Munsen, Tessa Otzel, Hershey; Daeja Ford, Kourtney Harris, Homer; Bailey Kuhlmann, Ashton Nanninga, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer; Dinah Bialas, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family; Madison Biesecker, Danika Daum, Madie Snyder, Kimball; Amber Mazankowski, Cassidy Ostrand, Claire Ostrand, Nebraska Christian; Olivia Bures, Brynn Charling, Oakland-Craig; Katie Zheng, Omaha Brownell-Talbot; Mariah Calfee, Klaire Phillips, Palmyra; Claire Maaliao, Perkins County; Krista Johnson, Rylee Morris, Hope Svoboda, Sandy Creek; Emmie Noyd, Shelby-Rising City; Savana Quinn, Southern Valley; Morgan Frahm, Jaysa Hoins, Leah Meyer, Superior; Megan Drudik, McKenna Griess, Sydney Griess, Nicole Keenan, Kailyn Wiseman, Sutton; Savannah Nelson, Emily Puls, McKenize Rusk, Wakefield; Kara Aronson, Marylyn Mozena, Weeping Water; Madison Egr, Bailey Josoff, Brooke Kelly, Yutan.

CLASS D1

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Kylie Belt, Emerson-Hubbard, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Madison Jurgens, Diller-Odell, 5-9, So.

Hitter_Hannah Kring, Axtell, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Krissy Krotter, St. Mary’s, 5-8, Sr.

Hitter_Lindsy Siegel, Ansley-Litchfield, 5-9,Sr.

Setter_Bridget Schneider, St. Mary’s, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Mackenzie Wecker, St. Mary’s, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Josie Cox, Maxwell, 6-2, Jr.

Hitter_Sydney Hupp, St. Mary’s, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Jenna Habegger, Pawnee City, 6-2, Sr.

Hitter_Catherine Mick, BDS, 5-9, Jr.

Hitter_Shawna Paitz, Ansley-Litchfield, 5-7, Sr.

Setter_Tara Callahan, Brady, 6-1, So.

Libero_Kortney Allen, Blue Hill, 5-4, Sr.

Honorable mention

Rachel Kneifl, Courtney Martinsen, Gabby Sullivan, Allen; Hanna Lane, Nicole Wardyn, Ansley-Litchfield; Kaylea Watson, Arapahoe; Sophie Mellema, Kit Wells, Axtell; Jaycie Hoins, Madison Yantzie, BDS; Mackenzie Willicott, Blue Hill; Amber Bendig, Drew Purviance, Boyd County; Josie Palmer, Brady; Shelby Lineberry, Maddy Roumph, Mandi Stansberry, Cedar Bluffs; Jayden Erickson, Central Valley; Mallory Cooper, Clearwater-Orchard; Jill Behrends, Madison Blackwelder, Creek Valley; Rebecca Eggerling, Creighton; Lauren Schmidt, Deshler; Madison Hajek, Katie Schultis, Josie Vitosh, Diller-Odell; Shelby Ferguson, Elm Creek; Payton Blanke, Abby Drieling, Emerson-Hubbard; Sam Due, Madison Johnson, Friend; Macy Peregrine, Halle Plumbtree, Fullerton; Rebekah Larson, Eve Vanderneck, Heartland; Sam Brester, Kalli Brester, Faith Molacek, Howells-Dodge; Kaili Hackerott, Jacey Olmer, Humphrey St. Francis; Ellie Arduser, Audra Corbit, Laurel-Concord/Coleridge; Laura Box, Karley Kreifels, Lourdes Central Catholic; Tracy Blake, Bailee Keller, Maxwell; Haley Knoecky, Margaret Johnson, Mead; Grayce Jorgensen, Medicine Valley; Kaylyn Beiermann, Nebraska Lutheran; Hallie Ballinger, Shelby Roth, Pender; Regyn Hicks, Lanie Thies, Potter-Dix; Shelby Hundley, Pawnee City; Katelyn Backhaus, Elle Bermel, Haley Schnoor, Randolph; Jerica Baumert, Lindsey Wisnieski, Scribner-Snyder; Shayla Dockweiler, South Loup; Emily Pongratz, Riley Sibbel, St. Mary’s; Jackie Lewis, Twin Loup.

CLASS D2

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Maggie Goltz, Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Blair Hofstetter, Meridian, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Amber Pribyl, Exeter-Milligan, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Monique Schafer, Stuart, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Chainey Tompkin, Giltner, 6-0, Jr.

Setter_Jaclyn Happold, Giltner, 5-9, Sr.

Libero_Madison Omel, Giltner, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Kristine Edgren, Bertrand, 5-6, So.

Hitter_Harlee Fischer, Stuart, 5-7, So.

Hitter_Kelsey Higgins, Sandhills-Thedford, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Courtni Kunz, Stuart, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Madison Van Housen, Hampton, 5-10, So.

Setter_Sydney Parr, Silver Lake, 5-5, Jr.

Libero_Harlie Himmelberg, Lawrence-Nelson, 5-3, Jr.

Honorable mention

Haley Hays, Alma; Tami Myers, Anselmo-Merna; Tess Nottlemann, Jerrica Tietz, Bancroft-Rosalie; Jadyn High, Haley Dannehl, Mollie Kaps, Bertrand; Kaitlin Rudloff, Crawford; Anna Eggers, Elwood; Jessica Deterding, Eustis-Farnam; Sydney Hall, Marissa Howard, Hailey Luzum, Exeter-Milligan; Abby Magdanz, Elizabeth Magdanz, Lauren Parrish, Falls City Sacred Heart; Shelby Hinrichs, Kelbie Lyon, Giltner; Tristin Mason, Jaime Troester, Hampton; Colby Cox, Whitney Rosno, Hayes Center; Bethany Hollman, Heartland Lutheran; Brandy Schaack, Hyannis; Kendra Alberts, Johnson-Brock; Harlie Himmelberg, Carlie Mazour, Kelsey Menke, Lawrence-Nelson; Brooke Wehrbein, Lewiston; Kaitlyn Berner, Shaela Jenkins, Diedra Waite, Leyton; Colette Thorell, Loomis; Darcey Simonsen, Lyons-Decatur-Northeast; Erin Johnson, Allison Klipp, Rylee Pieper, Meridian; Ally Ginkens, Jessica Lovitt, Mullen; Lauren White, Parkview Christian; Cora Brott, Emma Holz, Paxton; Kelsey Higgins, Sandhills-Thedford; Abby Ehrman, Josie Parr, Sydney Parr, Silver Lake; Erin Bloom, Megan Carraher, Ashley Glesinger, Spalding Academy; Trisha Fox, Brittany Hanzlik, Stuart; Breanna James, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller; Christina Daniels, Wallace; Brianna Einspahr, Sydney Harchelroad, Lesley Towery, Wauneta-Palisade; Kristi Bruening, Jenna Heine, Wynot.

Wiseman Commits to D-II SMSU

Posted on October 15, 2014October 15, 2014

Mikenzi Wiseman (Photo courtesy of Instagram) — Mikenzi Wiseman (Photo from Instagram)

Mikenzi Wiseman listened to her heart when making her decision on which college to commit to play softball.

The North Platte softball star had two Division I walk-on offers, five Division II offers, and a slew of Division III and NAIA offers, but when she visited the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University and met head coach Jamie Dunn, she felt it was where she was meant to play.

“I knew the second I met Coach Dunn that SMSU is where I wanted to play. I knew Coach Dunn was the kind of coach I wanted to play for.” Wiseman said. “She’s intense, she’s a serious competitor, she was an amazing college player, & I can’t wait to be coached by her.”

Wiseman, unlike most kids heading off to college, didn’t want to remain close to home.

“I had plenty offers from Nebraska, Colorado, & Kansas schools, but my desire was further away. My sister graduated from college in Hollywood, California this past summer. I spent a week with her there before her graduation and loved it, but I didn’t want to go quite that far away from home.”

“Playing NCAA softball isn’t going to allow me time for anything other than softball and academics, so it doesn’t matter if I am an hour away from home or eight hours. I probably won’t be making it home much anyway, so that also influenced my decision when finalizing my choices in colleges.”

Wiseman could be looking at potential playing time next year as a freshman.

“We are in need of a catcher that can come in and make an instant impact by competing for a starting position as a freshman. ” Stated Coach Dunn. “I know that with Kenzi’s work ethic and passion for the game, she can definitely help us behind the plate.”

North Platte High School Named October School Spirit Award Winner

Posted on October 14, 2014

LINCOLN – The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is proud to announce North Platte High School as the Pump & Pantry School Spirit Award recipient for the month of October.

The School Spirit Award Program features NSAA member schools sharing photos of their students and fans emphasizing positive support and excitement at NSAA events via social media. Winning photos are selected monthly and may be featured throughout the year on the NSAA website, additional publications and at NSAA State Championships. As the October honoree, North Platte High School will also receive a $250 gas card provided by Pump & Pantry to support team and fan travel.

North Platte High School has lead the charge with submitting photos from seven separate school competitions. Activities Director Marc Mroczek said, “Our students have instituted a Sportsmanship Council that focuses on good sportsmanship, cheering for our teams and looking to support North Platte activities across the board. The students come up with themes and unique ways to show their school spirit.”

The School Spirit Award program has kicked off with a bang with almost fifty NSAA member schools participating to date. Follow @nsaahome #schoolspirit, to see the excitement and spirit across Nebraska.

The Lady Dawgs Run-Rule No. 10 Lincoln Southeast

Posted on September 22, 2014September 23, 2014

The North Platte Bulldogs softball team won its third straight game by beating No. 10 Lincoln Southeast 10-0 in four innings Monday.

The two teams met on a rainy evening at the Dowhower Softball Complex in North Platte. North Platte jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, highlighted by a two-run home run from senior catcher Mikenzi Wiseman. Wiseman’s home run landed in the pond beyond the left field fence.

The Lady Dawgs added two more runs in the bottom of the second inning. Sophomore Willow Chitty showcased some textbook hitting in the second inning. North Platte had already scored one run and sophomore Kylie Engleman was on third with two outs when Chitty roped a single through the 3-4 hole to drive in Engleman.

The Lady Dawgs were shutout in the third inning, but the defense came up with North Platte’s first traditional double play of the season. Lincoln Southeast’s Madison Otte hit a hard ground ball to senior shortstop Marissa Ramos, who flipped it to Chitty at second base, who threw to senior first baseman Jenny Keck for the 6-4-3 double play to end the top of the third inning.

The infielders for North Platte apparently thought it was fun once so they turned another double play in the fourth inning. Engleman backhanded a hard hit ground ball down the third base line, made a perfect throw to Chitty at second, who threw to Keck at first for a 5-4-3 double play and the first two outs of the inning on Hailey Davis’ ground ball.

North Platte scored three more runs in the fourth inning to secure the 10-0 run-rule victory. Engleman struck out to begin the inning but reached first base on the pitch in the dirt. Wiseman scored a run after drawing a walk and Chitty came across the plate on a wild pitch to end the game.

Senior pitcher Kaite Franzen threw the shutout inside the circle for North Platte. Franzen only gave up three hits in four innings of work, she also struck out one batter while issuing four walks. Franzen also went 1-2 at the plate with a run scored.

Wiseman led the way at the plate by going 1-2 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. Keck went 1-3 with three RBI and a run scored and Engleman went 1-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.

North Platte is now 13-8 on the season and next plays Tuesday night at home against McCook.