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Braylon Anderson and Jaxen Jorgensen sign for continued play

Two O-C student-athletes inked with collegiate athletic programs last week. Braylon Anderson signed a letter-of-intent to play quarterback at Division II Wayne State next fall, and Jaxen Jorgensen …

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Dawson finished 8th out of 124 runners at the state cross country meet.  His time of 17:09 was the fastest time ever recorded by an OC state competitor.

Two-time state medalist Meyer breaks records for O-C Cross Country

Dawson Meyer and Ellinor Johnson represented the OC Cross Country runners at the 2024 state meet in Kearney this Friday.  Dawson completed his career at OC by winning his second career state …
The hot hands of Sonya Guzinski fell cold in her shooting against North Bend Central scoring just two points.
Lady Knights finish third in EHC Tourney
North Bend Central shocks the Lady Knights At the end of the first quarter on Thursday night against North Bend, the Knights held an 18-13 lead. O-C outshot the Tigers in the opening quarter of …
Sylas Nelson makes a late game appearance at the line after being fouled against NBC.
Knights look to rebound after pair of losses in EHC Tourney
Slow third quarter proves costly for Knights against Howells-Dodge The Knights got the offense rolling in the early going in its quarterfinal matchup with Howells-Dodge on Tuesday in Pender. In …
That’s a wrap for Girls Wrestling
The O-C girls wrapped up their season at the Class B District 3 Meet in Pierce on Friday and Saturday. Three freshmen Knights competed, with Ella Clabaugh getting a win with a third period pin in her …
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An open house is planned for Mary Pat O'Hern Ruge of Decatur as she celebrates her 80th birthday on November 10th at the Decatur Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.  Born Nov. 11, 1944 in Sioux …
Brian and Terri Mentink of Lyons, Nebraska are very happy to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Cassidy Lea Mentink to Alexander Robert Price, son of Jerry and Mary …
Jerry and Elaine (Geisler) Holmberg of Norfolk were married on Aug. 23, 1964, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lyons.  The entire family celebrated with a trip to Branson, MO.  Family …
Brittney (Petersen) and Mike Creekmore welcomed daughter June Mary Creekmore to their Elkhorn home on May 23 rd .  June Mary weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth.  She …
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