Sports

The Cozad Varsity boys football team held on to win a hard-fought victory over the Gothenburg Swedes Friday night winning the gridiron battle 20-17. Cozad led 14-7 after the first stanza and held on in the fourth against a very tough Swede team. Both teams battled hard and the contest was close throughout as Gothenburg cam back to tie the score before halftime. The second half turned into a defensive struggle for both teams as Gothenburg took the score to 17-14 after the third quarter. Cozad was not to be denied the victory as they scored six fourth quarter points to come back to win.

The Gothenburg Swedes won three sets over Cozad haymakers in area high school volleyball action on Thursday night in Cozad. Gothenburg won the first set 25-8, second set 25-14, and the third set 25- 9. Both teams seemed well prepared and played hard as team unity was abundant for the girls.

MEMBERS OF the Bulls Gridiron squad that will take to the turf for the upcoming 2021 season are (front, from left) Cooper Ray, Syrus Snow, Grant Bietler, Jadeyn Kohl, Ayden Moore, Ian Corder, Carsen Reiners and Cade Schmidt. (Second row) Broden Dean, Treyton Evans, Aiden Shutts, Drew Knoerzer, Colton Stubbs, Kaden Clouse, Isaiah Bullis, Elijah Niemeier and Andrew Walker. (Third row) Asher Hecox, Jack Kerznar, Quentin Viter, Gavin Tilson, Ryker Evans, Judah Niemeier, Finn Kerznar and Kory Hort. (Fourth row) Dawson Ruda, Wryston Brell, Not pictured Zach Whittaker. (TRIBUNE-photo/Paul Pack)

The Gothenburg Swedes have started fall sports practices. The energy levels are high among the returning players and focus will be on building team unity and conditioning early in the workouts. The coaches have been hard at work preparing practice schedules and planning times for the teams to prepare for the upcoming seasons.