The summer baseball season is officially underway in western Nebraska, with a slate of games drawing crowds to local fields.
At Cleveland Field, WESTCO is hosting Gering in a JR/SR doubleheader, featuring an early contest between the Express and B&C Steel at 5 p.m. and a later showdown between the Zephyrs and Platte Valley Companies that begins at 7:30 p.m., both teams having competed in the recent Platte Valley Companies Tournament.
Championship Game Recap
The Torrington Tigers captured the championship with a 5‑3 victory over the Cheyenne Hawks, capping a competitive weekend of play.
The summer college baseball season now moves to the Front Range League, where two local franchises — the Nebraska Outlaws and the Western Nebraska Pioneers — are set to compete.
Both clubs are guided by management duo Chuck Heeman and Myra Heeman, who operate out of Oregon Trail Park Stadium, the venue for the league’s opening game.
Opening Game Details
The inaugural match pits the Pioneers against the Outlaws at 6:35 p.m., with pre‑game coverage beginning on KNEB AM 960/100.3 FM at 6:20 p.m., ensuring fans can tune in for live updates.
Local organizers say the schedule promises continued excitement throughout the season, with community support driving the momentum of the sport.