Local pool players from across the area were recently recognized for their success during the Spring Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues, with a Cozad team among those earning championship honors.
The Cozad Haymakers put together a 3-2 stretch last week, earning a pair of convincing home victories before going 1-2 during Saturday’s action in Blair.
The Cozad Haymakers girls golf team came away with a first-place finish Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Kearney Catholic meet, edging Hastings for the team title. Cozad finished the day with a team score of 388, 100-over par. Hastings followed closely in second place with a 392, 104-over par.
The Cozad cross country team traveled to the Sutherland Golf Course on Thursday, Aug. 27, for the North Platte Invite, where the Haymakers faced a strong field that included several Class B competitors.
With an experienced senior trio leading the way and plenty of offseason work already showing results, the Cozad Haymaker girls golf team is taking aim at lower scores this fall. Head Coach Jordan Haarberg enters her third season leading the program with a group that features five returning golfers and three newcomers. At the center of that experience are seniors Ella Atchison, Emma Howerter and Morgan Mraz.
The Cozad Haymakers plan to lean on experience, offensive production and a strong connection between teammates as they take the court for the 2026 volleyball season.
New skills, new routines and plenty of personality will be on display with the Cozad Haymaker dance team this season. Led by Tara (Linn) Rodriguez who entered into her third year as head coach shared that they have six returning members and three newcomers. "We have spent the summer building on the basics while challenging ourselves to add new skills to their performances."
The Cozad Haymakers know where they want their season to end. In Hastings. After capturing the Southwest Conference championship a year ago, Cozad returns a talented group that gained valuable experience last season. Now, the Haymakers have their sights set on taking another step forward and competing for a state championship.
The Cozad Reds opened postseason play at the 2026 American Legion Seniors Area 6 Tournament on July 24, falling to Wood River before being eliminated by Minden on July 26. The seven-team tournament featured Cozad, Aurora, Holdrege, McCook, Minden, Overton, and Wood River.
Gymnastics West athletes turned in an impressive performance at the Cornhusker State Games on Sunday, July 12, with several gymnasts earning top finishes in their respective age divisions.
The Cozad Reds Senior Legion 18U Post 77 baseball team came up short in a pair of games last week, falling 3-0 to MNB Senior on Wednesday July 8 before dropping a 15-6 decision to Centura Seniors on Friday July 10. Despite the losses, Cozad saw strong individual performances both on the mound and at the plate.
The Cozad Swim Team wrapped up its summer season with an impressive showing at the Plains tSunami Championship Meet on Saturday, July 11, in Lexington. Competing against 35 other teams from across the region, Cozad swimmers collected multiple individual and relay championships while adding numerous top-three finishes throughout the meet, showcasing the depth and talent of the program.
The Cozad Classics White 18U softball team continued its strong summer by putting together a perfect 3-0 weekend at the Stampede Tournament, earning wins over Sentinels 18U, Stampede 18U and Force 18U after splitting a pair of games earlier in the week. Cozad entered the tournament after battling Broken Bow to a 6-6 tie and rolling to an 18-0 victory over Force on June 30.
The Cozad Reds Senior Legion 18U baseball team opened a busy stretch with a convincing victory before falling in their next two games against North Platte and Hi-Line Bulls. Cozad rolled to a 9-1 win over Hi-Line Bulls on June 25, using a seven-run third inning to break the game open.
