Royals come up short against Tigers Oct 24, 2008
Journal photo by Lauri Dodd Colo-Nescos Paige Gaedke goes for a dig during the Royals match with Gilbert Oct. 16 at Colo. COLO - The Colo-Nesco volleyball team didn't have the firepower to stay with Gilbert in its final regular season match Oct. 16 as the Royals were swept in three games on senior night at Colo. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs roll to Winterset Invitational title/Nevada avenges loss in title match Oct 24, 2008
Photo by Diane Sampson The Nevada volleyball team poses with its trophy after winning the Winterset Invitational Saturday in Winterset. The Cubs, ranked 12th in Class 3A, knocked off sixth-ranked Winterset in the championship match. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs can't keep up with Mustangs Oct 24, 2008
The game was knotted at 7-7 after one quarter and the game was still even into the second quarter. But DCG pulled ahead 26-14 at the half and then pulled away in the second half as Nevada fell to 1-7 on the season and 1-5 in Class 3A District 7. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals Stun Cardinals/C-N knocks off Earlham, 14-13 in overtime Oct 24, 2008
Journal photo by Lauri Dodd The Colo-Nesco football team celebrates its 14-13 overtime victory over Earlham by singing the school song Friday at Colo. COLO - A tremendous effort in every area of play resulted in a huge upset win for the Colo-Nesco football team over Earlham Friday, as the Royals pulled off a 14-13 victory over the Cardinals in overtime on senior night in Colo. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Homecoming Heartbreak/Perry edges Nevada, 17-14 Oct 17, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Ian Tye (left) stuffs Perrys Alex Chavez while the Cubs Dan Fitzgerald (45) comes in for support during the Cubs heartbreaking 17-14 homecoming loss to the Bluejays Friday at Nevada. NEVADA - Mistakes haunted the Nevada football team against Perry Friday as the Cubs suffered a heartbreaking 17-14 loss to the Bluejays on homecoming night in Nevada. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals place second at HOIC/C-N's Hansen places 11th in girls' race Oct 17, 2008
Photo by Ronnie Miller/Ames Tribune Mike Warren finished eighth in the Small School Division for the Colo-Nesco boys cross country team at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet Monday in Ames. AMES - The Colo-Nesco boys' cross country team had three all-conference performers in placing second out of three teams in the Small School Division at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet Monday in Ames. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals romp past Blue Devils Oct 17, 2008
Colo-Nesco was in complete control from the beginning, jumping out to a 21-0 lead after one quarter and building that advantage to 48-0 at the half. Josh Gaedke caught touchdown passes of 53 and 20 yards from Travis Guy and also scored on runs of 32 and 15 yards and returned a fumble 32 yards for a score in the half. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cub boys lose tiebreaker, take second at RRC meet/Cubs' Markey is crowned individual champion Oct 17, 2008
Stephanie Markey ran a career-best four-kilometer time of 14 minutes, 53 seconds for Nevada to win the girls individual championship at her first-ever Raccoon River Conference meet Tuesday at Winterset. WINTERSET - A phenomenal performance left the Nevada boys' cross country team with bittersweet results at the Raccoon River Conference meet Tuesday while the Cub girls' team crowned the individual champion at Winterset. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Californians study Story County's energy plan Oct 17, 2008
(On the downside, it also faces a rapidly increasing cost of living - a potential source of comfort for those facing another brutal Iowa winter. In addition, the county is becoming known for its efforts at developing technologies to combat global warming. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Nevada boys win South Hardin Invite/Markey is third for Cub girls Oct 10, 2008
All five scored runners for the Nevada boys finished in the top 20 as the Cubs tallied 42 points to beat out Webster City by 17 points among 11 scored teams at the meet. "We wanted to race with Webster City, who is ranked 12th in the state (Class 3A) and they are in our district so we wanted to see what they had," Nevada head coach Mike Christiansen said. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals suffer homecoming loss/C-N drops 33-20 decision Oct 10, 2008
Journal photo by Lauri Dodd Colo-Nescos Travis Erickson tries to break a tackle during the Royals homecoming game with Southeast Warren Friday at Colo. COLO - The inability to win the battle in the trenches or prevent a pair of big plays on special teams resulted in a 33-20 homecoming loss for the Colo-Nesco football team against Southeast Warren Friday at Colo. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Senior Night Sweep/Cubs dominate Bombers Oct 10, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Claire Bartleson goes up for a kill during Nevadas victory over Ballard on senior night Sept. 30 at the Nevada High School Field House. NEVADA - There was going to be no denying the Nevada volleyball team a senior night victory over rival Ballard Sept. 30 as the Cubs came out on fire and never cooled off, delivering a three-game sweep at the Nevada High School Field House. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs play tough in loss to Ballard Oct 10, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Matt Bosworth tries to get past Ballards Josh Okland during the Cubs loss to the Bombers Friday in Huxley. HUXLEY - A gutsy defensive effort gave the Nevada football team a big positive to take away from its 49-0 loss to Ballard Friday in Huxley. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals hammer Hawks, 48-8/C-N piles up season-high 497 yards Oct 6, 2008
The Royals shredded the Hawk defense for a season-high 497 total yards and they only gave up 181 yards and forced six turnovers on defense to improve their record to 3-2 on the season and move to 2-1 in Class A District 7. On the offensive side of the ball, Colo-Nesco put up 35 points by halftime. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Rams wear down Cubs Oct 3, 2008
The Cubs did a great job of limiting the Rams' offensive production in the first half, holding them to 16 points. But JSPC put up 22 points in the third quarter to break the game open as Nevada never mounted a serious threat on offense, tallying just 125 yards. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cub boys finish third at Nevada Invite/Markey is runner-up for Cub girls Oct 3, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Amanda Rewerts helped the Nevada girls cross country team to a seventh-place finish in Class A at the Nevada Invitational Monday. NEVADA - A pair of runner-up individual efforts highlighted the Nevada cross country teams' performances at the Nevada Invitational at Hickory Grove Park Monday. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cub girls cruise to Nevada Invite title/Nevada knocks off Atlantic in title match Oct 3, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Brittany Shickell connects on a dig during the Cubs match with Ballard at the Nevada Invitational Saturday. Nevada went on to win the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record on the day. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Gaedke, defense carry Royals past Bulldogs Sep 19, 2008
Gaedke rushed for 200 yards on 32 carries and he caught four passes for 63 yards and both Royal touchdowns on offense. He also led a tremendous effort by the Colo-Nesco defense as he tallied 14 tackles, including 12 solo stops, and one of four Royal fumble recoveries. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Markey comes in second at Ballard Invite Sep 19, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Stephanie Markey came in second individually in Class B for the Nevada girls cross country team at the Ballard Invitational Monday in Huxley. HUXLEY - A big-time individual performance stood out for the Nevada girls' cross country team at the Ballard Invitational Monday at the Ballard Golf and Country Club in Huxley. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Victory! The 25-6 win ends Nevada's 14-game losing streak Sep 19, 2008
Nevada Sports Victory. The 25-6 win ends Nevada's 14-game losing streak By:Joe Randleman, Nevada Journal09/18/2008Updated 09/18/2008 10:51:18 AM CDT. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Peterson leads Cubs to runner-up finish/Royals place third in Class D Sep 19, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Trent Dittmer placed 12th in Class B at the Ballard Invitational Monday in Huxley. Dittmers effort helped the Cub boys finish second as a team. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
No. 6 Missouri plays Nevada Sep 14, 2008
(AP) Back when he was climbing the coaching ladder at Toledo, Gary Pinkel was 3-0 against Nevada. Now Pinkel is at Missouri, leading one of the nation s best teams. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Cub boys place fifth at SEP Invite/Markey finished eighth for Nevada girls Sep 12, 2008
Journal photo by Jackie Webster Nevadas Stephanie Markey placed eighth individually at the Southeast Polk Invitational Sept. 2 at Altoona. ALTOONA - The Nevada boys' cross country team went up against a strong field of 11 teams at the Southeast Polk Invitational Sept. 2 at Altoona, and the Cubs came through with a fifth-place performance. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Nevada no match for Gilbert Sep 12, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevada quarterback Mike Chisholm tries to get off a pass before a Gilbert defender can reach him during the first half of the Cubs game with the Tigers Friday at Gilbert. GILBERT - Gilbert proved to be too powerful for the Nevada football team Friday as the Cubs were overwhelmed in the first half on their way to a 68-20 loss at Gilbert. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals can't hold off Hawks/C-N drops 21-14 decision to W-G Sep 12, 2008
Journal photo by Lauri Dodd Colo-Nesco quarterback Travis Guy tries to pick up some yards on the ground during the Royals game with Woodward-Granger Friday at Colo. COLO - The Colo-Nesco football team couldn't finish the job against Woodward-Granger Friday as the Royals let a two-touchdown lead slip away late in a 21-14 loss to the Hawks at Colo. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Nevada goes 3-2 at Ames tournament Sep 12, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Katelyn Pringnitz (left) and Malena Whetro converge on a ball during the Cubs season-opening victory over Saydel Sept. 4 at Nevada. AMES - The Nevada volleyball team had a productive day at the Ames Invitational Saturday as the Cubs went up against five larger schools and posted a 3-2 record. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Texas Tech handles Nevada Sep 7, 2008
Harrell, Crabtree lead Texas Tech past Nevada sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Strong finish not enough for Nevada/Turnovers costly in 37-21 loss to C-M Sep 5, 2008
Turnovers and a balanced Colfax-Mingo attack did Nevada in over the first three quarters. The Cubs coughed up the ball five times during the game and Colfax-Mingo totaled 304 yards, with 172 coming on the ground and 132 through the air. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals roll past Panthers in opener Sep 5, 2008
Colo-Nesco linebacker Josh Gaedke trips up NU High quarterback Thomas Creeden before he can reach the first-down marker on a critical fourth-down play during the Royals 24-6 victory over the Panthers Aug. 28 at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. CEDAR FALLS - The Colo-Nesco football team made the most of a unique opportunity Aug. 28 as the Royals opened the season with a decisive 24-6 victory over Northern University High of Cedar Falls at the UNI-Dome. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Cub boys gearing up for a run at state/Nevada girls want to surprise in '08 Aug 29, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Senior Tom Peterson aims to contend for an individual state title while leading the Nevada boys cross country team to state as a team in Class 3A this season. Lofty goals have been set by the Nevada boys' cross country team this season, while the Cub girls will go through a transition period with the addition of several new faces. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Anxious for a fresh start/New coach attempts to build a winning foundation Aug 29, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman New Nevada head coach John Pelzer (pictured in the back row, middle) will count on his seniors for quality leadership in his first season at the head of the Cub program. The 2008 Cub seniors are: Front (L to R) Lance Borton, Nick Sutton, Chris McGuire and Mason Wells. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royal boys' cross country team looks to improve in '08/C-N girls have only one runner Aug 29, 2008
The Colo-Nesco boys' cross country team is looking to raise the bar this season with a nice combination of returning talent and a spirited group of newcomers. The Royal boys return four runners from last season's team that placed third in the Small School Division at the Heart of Iowa Conference meet. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Cub spikers set big goals for '08/Nevada will challenge for RRC title Aug 23, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Seniors (L to R) Malena Whetro, Claire Bartleson, Brittany Shickell and Taylor Handsaker hope to lead the Nevada volleyball team to a Raccoon River Conference championship and state tournament appearance this season. Expectations are high for the Nevada volleyball team in 2008, as a veteran Cub team expects to contend for a Raccoon River Conference championship and a state tournament berth. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Hickory Grove Triathlon Aug 22, 2008
This will be the fifth year the park will play host to a late-August Sprint triathlon. Last year's triathlon saw over 300 participants. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Football scrimmage Aug 22, 2008
Both freshmen and varsity squads will be involved in this scrimmage. Please come to the high school football stadium and cheer on this year's football team as they prepare for the season. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals want a winning record/ New coach enthusiastic about season Aug 22, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Gage Calhoun returns as one of the top playmakers on both sides of the ball for the Colo-Nesco football team this season. A new era begins for the Colo-Nesco football team this fall as Bill Heubner takes over the reigns of the program and hopes to guide them to another level of success. (Nevada Journal, IA)
A learning curve/Colo-Nesco loses three seniors, hopes to learn from tough season Aug 15, 2008
Senior Travis Helgeland put in a lot of work on the mound and he was also one of the top power hitters for Colo-Nesco this season. A rebuilding campaign under a new head coach didn't produce many victories for the Colo-Nesco baseball team in 2008, but the Royals did show progress by the end of the year, laying the foundation for a better future. (Nevada Journal, IA)
All-State honorable mention Aug 15, 2008
Nevada Sports All-State honorable mention Nevada Journal 08/14/2008Updated 08/14/2008 10:43:27 AM CDT. Amanda Speake. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Nevada hopes to learn from challenging season/Cubs battled inexperience, rough weather Aug 9, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Matt Bosworth will be one of several returning players with varsity experience for Nevada next season. Several difficult obstacles made the 2008 season a rough one for the Nevada baseball team, but the challenging campaign provided plenty of learning experiences for a young Cub squad. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Sports Briefs Aug 8, 2008
The Story County Trails Advisory Committee invites the public to attend a special outing on Thursday, Aug. 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cambridge trailhead on the Heart Of Iowa Nature Trail. Participants will tour the construction of Phases VII followed by a brief meeting. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Two Cubs make all-RRC team/ Borts, Stout chosen for Nevada Aug 8, 2008
Two members of the Nevada baseball team recently received all-Raccoon River Conference recognition by the conference coaches. Senior Chris Stout and sophomore Curtis Borts were both named honorable mention all-RRC after producing outstanding individual seasons for Nevada. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Special Olympics Iowa State Softball Tournament is Aug. 9 Aug 8, 2008
A total of 264 Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) athletes and their Unified Partners will participate in this year's SOIA State Softball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9. Hundreds of volunteers, family members and coaches from across Iowa will join the athletes as they participate in the event at River Valley Softball Complex in Ames. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals' Speake named all-HOIC first-team in Small School Division Aug 1, 2008
Colo-Nescos Amanda Speake was named a first-team pick on the all-Heart of Iowa Conference softball team in the Small School Division for the second year in a row. Colo-Nesco senior Amanda Speake was named to the all-Heart of Iowa Conference first team in the Small School Division recently by the conference coaches. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Four Cubs named all-RRC honorable mention/Two seniors honored for Nevada Aug 1, 2008
Three members of the Nevada softball team were named all-Raccoon River Conference honorable mention recently by the conference coaches. Seniors Rebecca Johnston and Catie Riesselman were joined by junior Courtney McBride and sophomore Shelby Mitchell in being named all-conference honorable mention for the Cubs. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals took a small step forward in 2008/C-N topped last year's win total by two Aug 1, 2008
Sophomore second baseman Sydney Halferty will be one of the top returning players for Colo-Nesco next season, after hitting. 316 and playing solid defense for the Royals this summer. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Nevada softball team enjoyed positive growth in '08/Cubs went from four wins to 12 Jul 25, 2008
After going 4-31 overall and winless in 18 Raccoon River Conference games a year ago, Nevada finished 12-23 with a 4-12 conference mark this season. The Cubs accomplished the solid growth with just two seniors. (Nevada Journal, IA)
A new way of wagering Jul 22, 2008
Nevada sports books are low-margin, volume-driven operations -- bookmakers are experts at hedging, or minimizing risk by setting lines aimed at balancing action on both sides of a bet -- and a low priority for casinos, which focus on more profitable casino games. Cantor's expertise in live betting so appealed to the developers of the M Resort, under construction in Las Vegas, that they signed a contract for the company to run their sports book. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Cubs can't ground Eagles in district loss/Nady scored lone Cub run in final game Jul 18, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nate Andersen gets ready to throw a pitch for Nevada against Saydel. SAYDEL - It was just one of those nights where nothing was clicking for the Nevada baseball team against Saydel in Class 3A district semifinal play Friday at Saydel. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals earn district win Jul 18, 2008
MADRID - A clutch home run from Austin Good lifted Colo-Nesco to a thrilling 1-0 victory over Madrid in Class 1A district quarterfinal competition July 8 at Madrid. Good smacked a solo shot over the fence in left field with one out in the fourth inning. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
C-N falls in regional final Jul 18, 2008
Madrid jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one inning and Colo-Nesco never regrouped to mount a challenge. The Royals stayed within striking distance after five innings, but Madrid put three runs on the board in the fourth inning and the Tigers tacked on five more in the fifth to end the game on account of the 10-run mercy rule. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Nevada drops doubleheader/Nevada begins district play Friday Jul 14, 2008
Nevada opened with a 13-3 loss in six innings and the Cubs dropped the nightcap by a score of 7-3. In the first game, Nevada fell behind 7-1 after two innings. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals end regular season with two wins Jul 13, 2008
Journal photo by Lauri Dodd Colo-Nescos Amanda Speake slides home safely during the Royals 3-1 victory over Gilbert July 1 at McCallsburg. MCCALLSBURG - The Colo-Nesco softball team ended the regular season on a positive note as the Royals earned their second straight win with a 3-1 triumph over Gilbert July 1 at McCallsburg. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals drop two in HOIC play Jul 13, 2008
Colo-Nesco pitchers gave up 18 hits and the Royals had two errors on defense as they fell to 2-18 on the season and 1-14 in the Heart of Iowa Conference. The Royals did find some success at the plate in totaling five hits. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs suffer tough loss in regional play/ Ballard tops Nevada, 11-1 Jul 13, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevadas Jeri Nagle makes contact with the ball during the Cubs Class 3A regional quarterfinal battle with Ballard Saturday in Huxley. HUXLEY - An off night came at the wrong time for the Nevada softball team Saturday in Class 3A regional quarterfinal play at Huxley, as the Cubs couldn't get anything clicking in an 11-1 loss to Ballard in six innings. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals suffer HOIC loss Jul 4, 2008
JEFFERSON - Missed opportunities hurt the Colo-Nesco softball team in a 6-0 loss to Jefferson-Scranton/Paton Churdan June 24 at Jefferson. The Royals stranded nine baserunners, including five in scoring position, preventing them from keeping pressure on the Rams during the game. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Colo-Nesco falls to GPB Jul 4, 2008
ZEARING - A tough night on the mound and in the field resulted in an 8-2 loss for the Colo-Nesco baseball team versus Grandview Park Baptist June 23 at Zearing. Royal pitchers Travis Helgeland and Sean Wells gave up a total of 12 hits and the Royal defense totaled five errors on the night. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs go 3-0 at Nevada Tournament Jul 4, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Nevada pitcher Stef Brown fires a pitch during the Cubs 5-0 victory over Colo-Nesco at the Nevada Tournament Friday at the SCORE Complex in Nevada. Nevada went 3-0 in the tournament over two days. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Nevada's Tendall makes 1A first team/Cubs' Myers, Hoover named honorable mention Jun 27, 2008
Nevada senior Alyssa Tendall recently earned a big honor as she was named first-team all-state in girls' soccer by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. Tendall made the Class 1A first team as a defender after her tremendous defense and all-around play helped the Cubs return to the state tournament for the second consecutive season. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Royals lose close battle Jun 27, 2008
The Colo-Nesco softball team dropped a close battle with rival West Marshall in Zearing Monday as the Royals fell by a score of 7-6. Colo-Nesco took a 5-3 lead into the seventh inning, but West Marshall plated three runs in the top of the inning to take the lead. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs pick up two wins during week Jun 27, 2008
The Cubs opened the tournament by pulling off a 10-inning squeaker against Des Moines Christian. Nevada saw an 8-6 lead evaporate in the top of the seventh when DMC scored three times, but the Cubs tied the game in the bottom of the inning and after two scoreless extra frames, they won the game with a run in the 10th. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cubs sweep Perry, lose heartbreaker to Saydel Jun 27, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Eighth-grader Sara Harrison pitched Nevada to a 7-1 victory over Perry in the second game of the doubleheader between the two teams June 19. The game was the first varsity start for Harrison on the mound. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Royals drop three HOIC games Jun 27, 2008
Journal photo by Joe Randleman Colo-Nescos Brandon Eley slides safely into second base during the first game of a doubleheader between the Royals and South Hamilton Friday in Jewell. JEWELL - The Colo-Nesco baseball team couldn't slow down an explosive South Hamilton team Friday at Jewell as the Royals were swept in a doubleheader after giving up 30 runs over two games. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Offensive Struggle/ Cubs only pick up two hits in 8-0 setback Jun 20, 2008
The Cubs had beaten the Bombers by a score of 6-4 in eight innings in the first game of the season. The second meeting between the two schools was a different story as Nevada only mustered two hits, and a solid pitching performance from Stef Brown, great defense in the field and strong fan support weren't enough to withstand the lack of offensive production. (Nevada Journal, IA)
Cross County parents meeting Jun 20, 2008
The Nevada High School cross country parents' meeting (for both boys'and girls' teams) will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. If you have any questions, call Mike Christiansen at 515-460-7300. (Nevada Journal, IA)
George makes all-state first team Jun 20, 2008
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