In SWC Basketball Tournament action, Valentine Boys Def. Ainsworth at home by a score of 69-21, then during action against Gothenburg on Thursday at 6pm, Valentine was the 55-46 victor.  Valentine took 2nd place at conference, losing the title game 50-69 to Minden.

Valentine Girls defeated Broken Bow 48-24 at Valentine on Tuesday.  The Lady Badgers beat Ogallala on Friday by a score of 59-27, and also finished as SWC runner-up - losing to Minden in the final match 60-40.

VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL BOARD WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE AN UPCOMING YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD IN VALENTINE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2012.

THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS THAT ARE IN GRADES 6^{TH, 7TH, & 8TH. THERE WILL BE DIVISIONS FOR EACH GRADE. WWW.HEARTCITYSPORTS.COM (LIONS CLUB BASKETBALL PAGE)}

ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE 25TH IN VALENTINE CITY, VALENTINE HIGH, OR MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMS. SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED ON THE

THERE IS AN EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE OF $75 FOR THOSE RETURNING COMPLETED ENTRIES THAT ARE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 6TH.

MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP TWO TEAMS IN EACH DIVISION. A SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO ONE BOYS AND ONE GIRLS TEAM. FINALLY, A "MR./MS. HUSTLE" AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO ONE PLAYER IN EACH OF THE DIVISIONS.

ALL PROCEDES RAISED DURING THIS TOURNAMENT WILL RETURN TO THE VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL BOARD FOR HELP IN SUSTAINING THE VALENTINE YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM.

FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT COURTNEY FOWLER AT 402-376-6916.

The Valentine Wrestling Club is preparing for its 2012 season for all area children grades Pre-K through 8th grade.  The club focuses on all levels of experience and encourages anyone interested in wrestling to join.  Practices begin Thursday January 5th.  Register online at valentinewrestling.com.  All wrestlers need an AAU card before they can practice.