Front row, left to right, junior high runners George Hoffmeister, Carlos Escobar, Liam Jurgens, and Kadin Nielsen; middle row, Collin Pracht, Giovanny Hernandez, and Caleb Isackson; and back row, Victoria Nissen, Haidyn McKinley, Maria Zaldana, Ila Jurgens, Amillionna Reyes, Kaleigh Pracht, and Keely Biegler.
“We have tons of potential. We just have to prove it,” said Shelton head cross country coach Matt Walter of his 2025 Bulldog cross country team. “We gained a lot of experience last year.”
With two-time state qualifier Hector Bonilla returning to the team in his senior year, Wood River head cross country coach Matt Cantrell is looking to continue momentum built up over his five seasons of coaching the Eagle boys and girls teams. “I feel like over the last few years we have done a great job of building a culture and see kids buying in more and more,” coach Cantrell said. “So just continuing the momentum and keeping everyone healthy is the key. We will get there eventually.”
As students across Nebraska return to school, AAA is urging drivers to stay alert and use caution on the roads.
At the WESPYs held this spring at Nebraska Wesleyan University, Emmilly Berglund, of Shelton, received the Breakout Athlete of the Year award. The WESPYs are a celebration of NWU’s athletic program and its student-athletes, recognizing their dedication and success throughout the year. It’s a night where outstanding athletes are recognized for their achievements.
P.O. Box 640
Shelton, NE 68876
1-308-647-5158