Activity Info – Week of 04/05/26

Monday, April 6, 2026
What: Easter Break, No School

Thursday, April 9, 2026
What: Junior High Track Meet
Where: Leyton High School, Leyton, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LeytonJH.pdf

Thursday, April 9, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Mitchell High School, Mitchell, NE
When: 9:00 AM

Saturday, April 11, 2026
What: Junior High Track Meet
Where: Chadron High School, Chadron, NE
When: 9:00 AM
Schedule: https://hshawks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MS-TRACK-MEET-2026.pdf

Saturday, April 11, 2026
What: Varsity Track Meet
Where: Edgemont High School, Edgemont, NE
When: 9:00 AM

2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards Finalists

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

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

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

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!

Chadron State High School Track Meet Results

Our track team competed at the Chadron State High School Meet on Saturday, March 21 against Chadron, Custer, Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Gering. Although we were missing a few athletes due to other school activities, the students who attended showed up and performed very well. We had several medalists and quite a few personal records, which is a great way to start the season!

Grant Wellnitz-100-PRd, 400-PRd
Gage Didier-100-PRd, 800-PRd
Riggen Binger-400-PRd, Triple Jump-PRd
Arian Mata-800-5th (PRd), 1600-5th (PRd), High Jump-PRd, Long Jump-PRd
Dutch Weaver-3200-4th
Duke Turman-Shot Put-PRd, Discus-PRd
Luke Edwards-Shot Put-PRd, Discus-PRd
Grant Wellnitz-Long Jump-PRd
Alaina Raymer-100H-5th, 300H-2nd, Long Jump-6th, Triple Jump-4th
Reese Varvel-100-5th, 200-7th, 400-3rd, Long Jump-7th
Emily Forney-200-PRd, 400-7th
Tabby Schiaffo-800-PRd
Kinley Tausan-Shot Put-PRd, Discus-PRd