The Council Grove Braves suffered their first defeat of the season Friday night, October 23, falling 22-21 to Riley County in a physical, penalty-filled regular-season finale at Legion Stadium.

Council Grove High School softball player Carly Welcher has been selected to represent the United States in an international fastpitch softball competition in the Netherlands in January 2027.

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Kelly Tastove, vice president of advancement for the Flint Hills Technical College Foundation, and Stephanie Anderson, the foundation’s events and outreach coordinator, were guest speakers at the C