Kira Schweitzer
Eagles battle Bluejays in opening round of state volleyball
In its first trip to state volleyball since 1997, the Milford Eagles took second-seeded Pierce to five sets but fell short 25-23, 20-25, 20-25, 25-21, 15-13. “I am very proud of this team …
Milford libero Taylor Oldfield passes to the setter against Columbus Lakeview Nov. 2.
District title ends state drought for Milford
It’s been 27 years since Milford volleyball made it to the state tournament. The Eagles are not a staple in Lincoln, qualifying just twice in the school’s history. But the 2024 …
Avery Carter of Milford was the district champion Oct. 17, earning a place in the state meet.
Carter leads Eagles to third place; three girls make state
Milford cross country had “a really good day” at districts, Coach Jake Kment said. The Eagles finished with a district champion, a fourth-place individual and a third-place team finish …
Aubrey Burton of Milford takes a swing against Centennial Oct. 1.
Milford beats Broncos, Pioneers on court
The Milford volleyball team picked up two wins on the court last week, defeating Centennial 25-15, 25-12, 21-25, 25-11 Oct. 1 and Nebraska City 25-12, 25-8, 25-9 Oct. 3. “The team played …
Riley Springer of Milford winds up for a pitch against Crete on Sept. 24.
Eagles soar to SNC runner-up
The Milford softball team had a good-hitting week and parlayed that into a runner-up finish at the Southern Nebraska Conference tournament Sept. 28. The week did not start well, however, as the …
If true, thank you
I saw online the other day a headline that said the Nebraska athletic director was asking the Big 10 to stop Friday night football games. Thank you, Troy Dannen. Ever since the NCAA decided …
Milford's Ashlynn Miller goes up for a spike at the Malcolm Boosters Tournament Sept. 14.
Milford earns runner-up spot
The Milford volleyball team played six matches last week and finished second at the Malcolm Boosters Invitational, going 3-2 with both losses to perennial power Lincoln Lutheran. “We had a …
New season, new rhythm
People often ask me if things ever slow down on my schedule. No, they really don’t. The rhythm changes. At this time of the year, when fall sports are gearing up, the rhythm goes from the …