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At the recent Career Development Events competition, the Shelton Agronomy team earned a fourth place finish. Team members are, left to right, Jaxson Ohlman, Logan Eutsler, Reilly Jensen, and Matthew Goldfish.
Shelton FFA’s Farm Business team, left to right, Justin Wiehn, Anthony Ramirez, Drake Power and Alexander Gangwish, returned from the February 25 Career Development Events competition with a fifth place overall finish.
The Shelton FFA Livestock Management team, made up of, left to right, Laurynn Andrews, Justine Pope, Kaycee Tompkin, Arabella Rolfsmeyer, Enrique Andrade and Colby Pearson, finished the day at the Career Development Events competition in fourth place.
The Shelton FFA Agriculture Sales team, left to right, Ellie Morgan, Justin Wiehn, Kaycee Tompkin and Justine Pope, earned second place at the recent Career Development Events competition in Grand Island. (—courtesy photos)
Members of Shelton’s Food Science team earned second place and will compete at state FFA in April. Team members are, left to right, Owen Johnson, Jalyn Branson, Gracie Willis, and Amaya Morgan.
The Shelton FFA Nursery and Landscaping team earned a first place finish at the Career Development Events competition at Grand Island on February 25. Team members are, left to right, Macy Willis, Susanna Cheney, Erin Gegg and Jalyn Branson.
Pictured, left to right, are members of the Shelton FFA Agriscience team, Anneliese Dubbs, Laurynn Andrews, Arabella Rolfsmeyer, and Jhet Hagan. They finished the Career Development Events competition in fourth place.
Left to right, Ellie Morgan, Susanna Cheney, Macy Willis and Erin Gegg, the Shelton FFA Floral Design team, took fourth place overall at the Career Development

Shelton FFA members find success at District Career Development Events competition

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 2:20pm

On Tuesday, Februaiy 25, twenty-five Shelton FFA members travelled to Grand Island to compete in the District 8 Career Development Events (CDE). CDE is hands on competitions that prepare students with career-readiness skills in different career areas such as floral design, welding, agronomy, and veterinaiy science. “Each of the Shelton teams placed high enough to move on to the state competition in April,” reported Shelton FFA sponsor Hannah Horak.

Gibbon FFA’s Ag Biotechnology team consists of, left to right, Cove Fries, Landi Weldon, Andrea Montanez, and Natalie Bendfeldt. (—courtesy photos)
The Gibbon FFA’s Ag Mechanics team is made up of, left to right, Titus Tracy, Ryder Fries, Kadin Wilkins, and Pedro Montanez.
The Gibbon FFA Floriculture team is, left to right, Ivy Noller, Ximena Urbina, Hannah Wilhelm, and Raegan Wooldridge.
Gibbon FFA’s Welding team is, left to right, Titus Tracy, Hunter Gray, Daniel Cedillo, Jovani Perez, Rogelio Hernandez, Ryder Fries, Kadin Wilkins, and Pedro Montanez.
The Gibbon FFA Agriscience team is, left to right, Adison Benker, Chloe Frerichs, Nora Fries, and Izabella Thyne.
The Gibbon boys Food Science team is made up of, left to right, Adan Tamayo, Isac Tamayo, Fernando Vargas, and Giovanni Ramirez.
The Gibbon FFA girls Food Science team is, left to right, Amelia Gearhart, Cove Fries, Natalie Bendfeldt, and Carlee Mashek.
The Gibbon FFAAg Sales team is made up of, left to right, Ivy Noller, Chase Herter, Keaton Heikkinen, and Trace Smith.
The Gibbon junior high Natural Resources team is, left to right, Brennan Tyndall, Caden Jones, Karter Bendfeldt, and George Hoffmeister.
The Natural Resources team for the Gibbon FFA is, left to right, Keaton Heikkinen, Daniel Cedillo, Hannah Wilhelm, and Trace Smith.

Gibbon FFA members compete at Career Development Events

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 2:20pm

Members of the Gibbon High School FFA Chapter traveled to Grand Island for the Career Development Events (CDE) competition on Tuesday, February 25, and will send members to the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln, April 2 through 4. “I am so proud of the time and work these kids have put in,” said Gibbon FFA sponsor Kealey Widdowson of the chapter members’ efforts. “Way to go Buffs!”

The Shelton girls pose with the District 2-1 championship plaque after defeating Hays Springs in Ogallala last Friday night. The Lady Bulldogs open state tournament play at 9:00 a.m. today (Thursday) at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. (—photo by Jea
Kaycee Tompkin celebrates while cutting down the net after the Lady Bulldogs’ district final win over Hays Springs. (—photo by Jeanette Branson)
Bulldog senior Ellie Morgan leads a fast break against Hays Springs. Ellie chalked up 19 points in the win. (—photo by Jeanette Branson)
A welcome sight for Bulldog fans is seeing junior Jalyn Branson on the court contributing to the team after coming back from an injury. (—photo by Jeanette Branson)

Lady Bulldogs poised to descend on state basketball tournament

Wed, 03/05/2025 - 1:16pm

“We played really hard from start to finish,” stated Shelton head girls basketball coach Jeff Thober of the team’s dominant 72-22 victory over Hay Springs in the D2-1 District Final at Ogallala on Friday, February 28. “Our defense really got after it and we shot well on offense.” With the win, the Shelton ladies have booked an opportunity to play in the state girls basketball tournament in Lincoln.

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