Mother Nature gave the Centurions a gift last Thursday morning when the Burgundy and Gray traveled to St. Paul to compete in their first cross country meet of the season.
The St. Paul Wildcats did not shy away from competition during the first week of the season, with the Blue and Gold seeing some of central Nebraska’s top golfers during their inaugural outings.
The Elba Bluejays had jumpstarted last season’s fall campaign on the gridiron with a victory, and the Purple and Gold were hoping to repeat that performance last Thursday night when they traveled to Shelton for their season opener.
Four area high school football teams opened their 2022 seasons Friday night.
St. Paul High School started the year on the road at O’Neill, with the Wildcats topping the host Eagles 42-6. Centura High School blanked Grand Island Central Catholic 28-0. Central Valley edged Fullerton 32-30.