Holdrege wins at Hershey

Holdrege wins at Hershey

Hershey, Neb. - The Dusters opened up the new year with a 45-30 victory over the Hershey Panthers. Despite some rough patches in the lower weight classes, Holdrege was able to use their larger roster as an advantage. They'll head to Ashland-Greenwood on Friday for the Jack Murray Invite. Wrestling…
Undefeated Sidney handles Dusters; win both games

Undefeated Sidney handles Dusters; win both games

Holdrege, Neb. - It was a tough night for the Dusters as Sidney came to Holdrege boasting undefeated records for the girls and boys teams. The Holdrege girls began the doubleheader against the sharpshooting Red Raiders and fell 58-36. As usual, coach Derek Runcie's squad came out working hard and…
The Dusters take care of Lexington with two huge wins

The Dusters take care of Lexington with two huge wins

Holdrege, Neb. - The Dusters hosted Lexington on Tuesday night and came away with two big wins. The Holdrege girls are now above .500 again after defeating the Minutemaids 59-16, while the Holdrege boys were able to end their losing streak by winning 60-26 over the Minutemen. In the girls…
Dusters split with McCook

Dusters split with McCook

MCCOOK- The Holdrege Dusters hit the road to take on Southwest Conference rival McCook and came away with a split after the girls won, 47-42, while boys fell, 53-46.   The first half of the girls contest was tightly contested, with the Dusters ending the half with a 20-19 lead over…
Gothenburg sweeps Dusters on the road

Gothenburg sweeps Dusters on the road

HOLDREGE- The Gothenburg Swedes hit the road for Holdrege and swept the Dusters, 45-31 and 66-51. The girls contest was contested after the first, with Gothenburg clinging to a 15-12 advantage at the end of the first half. However, Gothenburg would slowly pull away from the Dusters each quarter, out-scoring…
Dusters split against Cougars

Dusters split against Cougars

Fairfield, Neb. - Holdrege made the trip to Sandy Creek High School for a Tuesday double-header and came away with mixed results. The girls were able to use a hot shooting performance in the first quarter to catapult them to a 51-27 win over the Cougars. The Dusters came out…
Dusters win first dual of season over Adams Central

Dusters win first dual of season over Adams Central

Hastings, Neb. - The Holdrege wrestling team made their way to Adams Central for the first dual of the season. The Dusters took care of business against the Patriots and won 54-24. Individual Results: 106 - Cael Schmidt, Holdrege, PINNED Austin Engel, Adams Central, 2:39 113 - Gage Graff, Adams…
Ogallala takes care of Holdrege; win both games

Ogallala takes care of Holdrege; win both games

Holdrege, Neb. - Ogallala had to change their travel plans after their one-act play earned a trip to state. They didn't need the homecourt advantage to take down the Dusters, however. The Indians won 53-47 in the girls game and 73-46 in the boys game. Both matchups started off with…
Duster boys turn the page to new season with anticipation

Duster boys turn the page to new season with anticipation

Holdrege, Neb. - It's safe to say the 2022-23 Holdrege Dusters boys basketball season was memorable. Last year's Dusters were one possession away from a state tournament berth, set multiple player records, and delivered a thrilling double-overtime sub-district final win over Cozad. It would not be an overstatement to say…
Duster girls basketball ready to reload

Duster girls basketball ready to reload

Holdrege, Neb. - The Dusters look to reload and build from last season's 8-17 campaign. The bad news is they'll do it without the team's leading rebounder from last year, Bradie Medina. The good news is everyone else is back, including senior Avery Hurlbert who sustained a season-ending injury in…