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2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards Finalists

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Congratulations to our very own Devyn Young for being one of the 4 finalists for the 2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards Finalists. Winners will be announced Tuesday evening. To see all the results, you can go to the following website.

https://hurrdatsports.com/preps-boys-basketball/2026-nebpreps-basketball-awards-finalists/

Devyn Young, sophomore, Hay Springs: Young was fourth in scoring and double-doubles and fifth in rebounding for a 15-6 Hay Springs squad, averaging 17.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 blocks as an underclassman.

Sidney Track Meet Results

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We were short a few athletes at the Sidney meet on Saturday, but the group that competed showed up ready and competed strongly once again!

Gage Didier-5th-400m(PR), 8th-800(PR), 4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4
Arian Mata-3rd-800, 3rd-1600, 4th-4×8, 7th-Long Jump (PR)
Parker Wellnitz-4th-1600, 3rd-3200, 4th-4×8
Dutch Wellnitz-9th-1600, 8th-3200, 4th-4×8
Luke Edwards-4th-4×1, Discus (PR)
Grant Wellnitz-4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4
Duke Turman-4th-4×1, 3rd-4×4, Discus (PR)
Easton Mintken-3rd-4×4, 4th-4×8, Shot Put (PR)
Kinley Tausan-7th-Shot Put (PR), 6th-Discus

Speech State Results

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It was a long week for these kids but they still went out and kicked butt!

Jacob Dorshorst placed 4th in Humorous Prose, bringing home a state medal

Jacob Dorshorst, Emma Albrecht, and Bailey Hankins and their OID placed 17th out of 18

Adeline Fredrickson placed 13th out of 18 in Entertainment

Aubry Anderson placed 13th out of 18 in Serious Prose

Students at state speech.

PANCO Quiz Bowl

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The Hay Springs Quiz Bowl teams had a strong showing at the Panhandle Conference Competition in Harrison on Tuesday, March 24. The junior high team captured 1st place, demonstrating excellent teamwork and quick thinking throughout the day, while the high school team earned a solid 3rd place finish against tough competition.

Sophomore Jacob Dorshorst was also recognized for his outstanding performance, earning All-Conference Honors. Hay Springs is proud of these students for representing their school with excellence and dedication!

Junior High team ready for competition.
Junior High team winning 1st place.
High School team competing.
All-Conference Honors recipient.

Employment Opportunities

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Hay Springs Public School is accepting applications for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years for the positions of:

  • PK-12 Counselor
  • Secondary Social Studies Teacher
  • Possible High School Math or Science Teacher
  • Varsity Football – Head Coach
  • One Act Play – Head Coach
  • Varsity Girls Basketball – Head Coach
  • Varsity Girls Wrestling – Assistant Coach
  • JH Girls Wrestling – Head Coach
  • Activities Bus Driver
  • Route Bus Driver

Hay Springs Public School is an excellent class D2 school district 20 miles east of Chadron, NE on HWY 20. Hay Springs Public School takes pride in its academics and activities. The school operates on a four day week (M-Th) throughout the year. We have an active and supportive school board and enjoy tremendous support from our community.

If you have an interest in any of these positions, please contact Mr. Clear at the following:

George Clear, Superintendent
Hay Springs Public School
P O Box 280
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, Nebraska 69347
george.clear@hshawks.com
308-638-4434 (p)

Hay Springs Public School District is an equal opportunity employer.