Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

Sports

Cozad & GBurg Battle For SWC Supremacy

Article Image Alt Text

Battling for supremacy, the Gothenburg and Cozad hoopsters clashed in the Southwest Conference (SWC) Boys Tournament’s Consolation Finals on Saturday at Kearney High. Cozad was able to build an early lead and hold off challenges in the second half to score a hardfought, 58-44 win over the Swedes. In the opening quarter, Cozad’s Jacob Weatherly went on the offensive and ended up scoring 10 points, six coming from beyond the arc to power the Red and Black to lead 16-8 at the end of the first quarter of play. Owen Geiken and Jake Scherer both scored three points in the period for the Swedes.

LADY HAYMAKERS & SWEDES HAVE SUCCESS AT SWC

Article Image Alt Text

Battling for bragging rights and hardware, the Cozad and Gothenburg lady hoopsters competed in the Southwest Conference (SWC) Tournament this past week.

Cozad was defeated by eventual champion Broken Bow in the opening round but bounced back with a consolation victory in fine fashion.

The Lady Swedes of Gothenburg were able to finish third overall in the SWC spectacular.

HAYMAKERS & SWEDES ENGAGE IN MAT CLASH

Article Image Alt Text

Cashing in on open classes, the Gothenburg grapplers were able to earn a hard-fought 39-33 win over host Cozad in a Southwest Conference (SWC) Rivalry Dual on Tuesday evening at the Barn.

Cozad was able to have an early 3-0 lead when Chris Ruano got a 6-5 decision over Gothenburg's Thomas Wright at 195 lbs.

Gothenburg was able to turn the momentum in their favor when Jacob Olson scored a pin for the win over Jade Brown of Cozad at the 1:41 mark of the 220 match to give the Swedes a 6-3 lead on the scoreboard.

HAYMAKERS & SWEDES BRING HOME HARDWARE FROM SWC

Article Image Alt Text

Challenging for supremacy and bragging rights, the Cozad and Gothenburg grapplers were able to bring home some hardware from the 2021 Southwest Conference (SWC) Wrestling Championships that were in Valentine on Saturday

Broken Bow was the team champion with 173 points, as Ogallala was close behind with a runner-up score of 170 points. Cozad was fifth overall in the team race with 89.5 points. Gothenburg scored 73 points and finished in seventh place overall.

COZAD & LEXINGTON RENEW HARDWOOD RIVALRY

Article Image Alt Text

In what has historically been a ‘knock down and drag out type rivalry, the 2021 edition had its moments that reminded fans of yesteryear when Lexington and Cozad clashed on the hardwood for their lastest installment on Thursday evening at the Barn.

In the opening contest, the valiant comeback effort by Cozad was rewarded with a 44-40 win over Lexington.

Cozad was able to hold a slight edge in the opening frame when the Red and Black were able to gamer a one-point lead, 9-8. The Red and Black conin

The Red and Black second quarter as Megan Dyer and Reagan Armagost

Swedes & Haymakers Engage In Hoops Clash

Article Image Alt Text

The Gothenburg and Cozad hardwood clash was as good as advertised. Powered by a big scoring surge in the third quarter, the Swedes were able to hold off the late scoring rally by Cozad to win a 51-38 showdown between the pair of Dawson County and Southwest Conference (SWC) rivals on Thursday evening at the Barn in Cozad.

During the first quarter, Cozad was able to sway the momentum in their favor early on, as they scored the first four points of the game. They were able to hold a 5-21ead with 2:541eft in the first quarter.

Lady Haymakers Battle Gburg On The Hardwood

Article Image Alt Text

Using their athleticism and depth, the Lady Swedes were able to score early and often to cruise past the Lady Haymakers 49-17 in a Dawson County and Southwest Conference (SWC) rivalry game that was held at the Barn in Cozad on Thursday.

Haymakers Hoopsters Clash With Chanticleers

Article Image Alt Text

The Lady Haymakers consistency was humped by the spiked scoring sines by Ord that powered the Chanticleers to eam a hardfought 69-50 win over host Cozad on Tuesday evening at Bill Ramsay Court.

During the fust quarter, the defensive efforts that were Irieilighted with pressure defense was the game plan for both Ord and Cozad.The Lady Chants were able to find success first when the rolled out Goan 8-0 lead at the 4:20 malls of the first quarter.

Cozad Cagers Engage In Heated Battle With Ord

Article Image Alt Text

The action was as good as advertised as the Chanticleers and Haymakers clashed in a hardwood showdown on Tuesday evening at the Barn. Cozad started off fast and then was forced to post a valiant comeback, only to fall short 50-37 to the visiting Chanticleers.

During the first quarter, the Haymakers did an outstanding job of spreading the wealth by making the extra pass, as six different players scored for the red and black. Cozad was able to score first and hold a 3-0 lead before Ord struck back with two straight baskets to take a 4-3 lead with 6:17 left in the first quarter.

Cozad Competes In Final Day Of Runza Tourney

Article Image Alt Text

Looking to finish strong were the Haymaker boys hoops squad that was competing in the consolation finals for third and fourth place accolades in the Runza Holiday Tournament on Wednesday.

Falling behind early proved to be costly for the Cozad boys as they were defeated by Cross County, 53-39.