Centurions’ strong performances key to state bids

The Centura girls’ track team racked up the points at last Wednesday’s District C-7 Track Meet, but the Centurions had to lean on their performances, not their finishes to secure them spots at this week’s NSAA Class C State Track and Field Championships.
WYATT DVORAK cleared 12-10 in the pole vault, with thunder rolling in the distance, to automatically qualify for the NSAA Class C State Track and Field Championships in that event. Photos by Michael Happ

CATS CLAIM WILDCARD

Baseball program qualifies for first-ever state tournament A historic season for St. Paul/Palmer will end on the state’s biggest stage as the Cats secured their first- ever NSAA State Baseball Championships berth after notching their first district tournament victory in program history.
ST. PAUL/PALMER’S Christian Lemburg attempts to steal second base during last week’s district final game against Adams Central. The Cats lost to the Patriots 9-1. Photos by Michael Happ

Kernels qualify for state

For the fifth consecutive season, Central City/Centura has punched their ticket to the NSAA State Baseball Championships. The Kernels entered the District C-2 bracket seeded first and flexed their muscles early on with a first round 11-1 victory over Falls City.

Cats blow past Huskies in late-season doubleheader

The St. Paul/Palmer Cats ran away with a commanding sweep over Aurora in last Thursday’s double header on the Huskies’ home field, solidifying their momentum heading into the final game of the regular season with state-rated Adams Central.
ZANYDN WELLER avoids being picked off of first base during the first inning of the second game of last Thursday night’s doubleheader in Aurora. The Cats beat the Huskies in both games last week. Photo by Michael Happ
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