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Keaton Heikkinen streaks towards the basket against Giltner/Harvard during Saturday’s contest against the Hornets. (—courtesy photo)
Gibbon junior Tanner Nietfeld tries to drive the baseline in the game against Giltner/Harvard last week. (—courtesy photo)

Buffaloes struggle in holiday tournament, fall to Hornets

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 1:40pm

The Elm Creek Holiday Tournament and the first regular season contest of 2026 were struggles for the Gibbon boys basketball team as they met defeat at the hands of host Elm Creek on Monday, December 29, 42-85, and were then bested in the tournament’s third and fourth place match on Tuesday, December 30, by Arcadia/Loup City, 39-66. Giltner/Harvard came out on top of their contest with the Buffaloes, 74-54, in Giltner on Saturday, January 3.

Briggs Doane eyes his opponent during wrestling action at the Wood River Duals recently. (—courtesy photo)

Eagles host Wood River Holiday wrestling duals

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 1:40pm

“It was a rough day for our team,” Wood River head wrestling coach Darin Waddington said of the Wood River Holiday Duals Tournament held on Saturday, January 3, where the host Eagles finished in eighth place among eight teams competing. “We did not compete well and did not step up to the level of competition.” Pierce won the duals tournament.

Members of the Gibbon FBLA Chapter, along with teachers, parents and community volunteers, helped to organize gifts and assemble food baskets on Sunday, December 21, to distribute to local families during the holiday season. (—courtesy photo)

Gibbon FBLA volunteers help brighten the holidays for local families

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:55pm

On December 21, 2025, members of the Gibbon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter dedicated their time and energy to serving others through the Buffalo County Goodfellows holiday project. Their efforts focused on helping local families enjoy a brighter holiday season during a time of year that can be challenging for many.

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