The Chadron City Council recently voted to approve an employment agreement with Scott Meszaros as the new city manager.&nbsp;

The council has been searching for a new city manager since January.&nbsp;

"Scott's a navy veteran," Chadron Mayor Mark Werner said. "He served about six years at Bethesda Naval Hospital [Walter Reed National Military Medical Center]. He then got out and got into public service. Eventually he was a clerk in one Front Range [Colorado] community and city manager in another Front Range community. And from there he went up to Seward, Alaska and spent two years as the city manager there."

Werner told Panhandle Post this has been his second time helping choose a city manager for Chadron.&nbsp;

"By doing it ourselves and&nbsp;leveraging the new technologies, it went really well," Werner said. "We had five former city managers apply and then some really interesting folks that were segueing into another part of their career. The technology is fantastic to get good candidates. We also hired a firm to do a background search for public record stuff and we also hired another firm to look at their online footprint. That was new to us. The other thing we did different this time is that we took the three finalists around to meet the staff in their work places. The department heads gave us some informal feedback on how they thought the candidates interacted with the staff."

Chadron council voted 4-0 to hire Meszaros. One of the council members could not vote because he applied for the position.&nbsp;

"Scott is the type of guy that loves to go out and meet people...and kind of sense what people are thinking," Werner said. "He communicates well and he enjoys doing it."

Werner could not give an official date when Meszaros will begin the new position.&nbsp;

"We're not quit sure how quickly he can get here, given when the overland routes through Canada are going to be open," Werner said. "He's going to have to make at least two trips. He's got a moving van he's going to drive, then he's going to fly back up and pull his RV. It might not be as quick as we'd hope to get him actually in the chair."

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostThe Chadron City Council recently voted to approve an employment agreement with Scott Meszaros as the new city manager.&nbsp;The council has been searching for a new city manager since January.&nbsp;"Scott's a navy veteran," Chadron Mayor Mark Werner said. "He served about six years at Bethesda Naval Hospital [Walter Reed National Military Medical Center]. He then got out and got into public service. Eventually he was a clerk in one Front Range [Colorado] community and city manager in another Front Range community. And from there he went up to Seward, Alaska and spent two years as the city manager there."Werner told Panhandle Post this has been his second time helping choose a city manager for Chadron.&nbsp;"By doing it ourselves and&nbsp;leveraging the new technologies, it went really well," Werner said. "We had five former city managers apply and then some really interesting folks that were segueing into another part of their career. The technology is fantastic to get good candidates. We also hired a firm to do a background search for public record stuff and we also hired another firm to look at their online footprint. That was new to us. The other thing we did different this time is that we took the three finalists around to meet the staff in their work places. The department heads gave us some informal feedback on how they thought the candidates interacted with the staff."Chadron council voted 4-0 to hire Meszaros. One of the council members could not vote because he applied for the position.&nbsp;"Scott is the type of guy that loves to go out and meet people...and kind of sense what people are thinking," Werner said. "He communicates well and he enjoys doing it."Werner could not give an official date when Meszaros will begin the new position.&nbsp;"We're not quit sure how quickly he can get here, given when the overland routes through Canada are going to be open," Werner said. "He's going to have to make at least two trips. He's got a moving van he's going to drive, then he's going to fly back up and pull his RV. It might not be as quick as we'd hope to get him actually in the chair."

Chadron Council offer Scott Meszaros City Manager position

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Alliance City Council meeting agenda, April 20 

8:47 a.m. April 20&nbsp; "Due to unforeseen issues Nebraska Public Power District has encountered the planned power outages for the Village of Hemingford have been postponed," Hemingford Administrator/Clerk Treasurer Barb Straub said. "There will be no outage on April 21 nor will there be an outage on May 3. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will work to keep everyone updated when the outages are rescheduled."

The Village of Hemingford will experience a power outage on Wednesday, April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

"Nebraska Public Power District will be working on  the substation that feeds the village and needs the outage to put the village onto a backup power source," Hemingford Administrator/Clerk Treasurer Barb&nbsp;Straub said.&nbsp;

 On Monday, May 3 Hemingford will again experience a power outage. This will happen to return residents to permanent substation power.&nbsp;

By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle Post8:47 a.m. April 20&nbsp; "Due to unforeseen issues Nebraska Public Power District has encountered the planned power outages for the Village of Hemingford have been postponed," Hemingford Administrator/Clerk Treasurer Barb Straub said. "There will be no outage on April 21 nor will there be an outage on May 3. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will work to keep everyone updated when the outages are rescheduled.". . . . .The Village of Hemingford will experience a power outage on Wednesday, April 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. "Nebraska Public Power District will be working on the substation that feeds the village and needs the outage to put the village onto a backup power source," Hemingford Administrator/Clerk Treasurer Barb&nbsp;Straub said.&nbsp; On Monday, May 3 Hemingford will again experience a power outage. This will happen to return residents to permanent substation power.&nbsp;

UPDATE: Hemingford to experience scheduled power outages

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The City of Alliance announced that there will be a power outage for East 10th Street, from Flack to County Road 58, scheduled for April 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

This will affect the Alliance Recreation Center as well as the houses in the Meadowlark Addition.

This outage is required to accomplish an upgrade to the electrical system.&nbsp;

If you have questions or are still experiencing issues after 2 p.m.,&nbsp;please contact the City of Alliance Police Department at (308) 762-4955.

The City of Alliance announced that there will be a power outage for East 10th Street, from Flack to County Road 58, scheduled for April 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will affect the Alliance Recreation Center as well as the houses in the Meadowlark Addition.This outage is required to accomplish an upgrade to the electrical system.&nbsp;If you have questions or are still experiencing issues after 2 p.m.,&nbsp;please contact the City of Alliance Police Department at (308) 762-4955.

City of Alliance announces scheduled power outage

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Alliance – Snow-Redfern Foundation is honored to announce that three local high school seniors have been selected as recipients of the Hempel Family Scholarship fund, memorializing the late Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel.

The three inspiring young people selected by the Snow-Redfern Foundation to receive the Scholarship, designated for award in the fall of 2021, were Kenneth Wyland and Kayandra Cruz from Hemingford High School, and Jovannie Gomez from Alliance High School.

To qualify for this scholarship, Kenneth, Jovannie, and Kayandra had to demonstrate intent to be enrolled, full-time, as students working towards a degree at an accredited Nebraska post-secondary college and be able effectively demonstrate resilience.

In the fall, Kenneth will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Biology before continuing his studies to eventually graduate as a Certified Cytotech. Jovannie will attend the Western Nebraska Community College’s Powerline Program in Alliance; and Kayandra will attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture to pursue a degree in Animal Husbandry.

Preference for this scholarship is given to young people residing in the greater Alliance region, including Hemingford, who are planning to remain in Nebraska following completion of their higher education.

“We are honored to offer this supportive funding, which pays tribute to the memory of Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel and are pleased to award this scholarship to exceptional young people, such as Kenneth, Jovannie, and Kayandra, who possess impressive qualities, including leadership, resilience, service, and dedication to academic studies,” commented Sara Nicholson, Executive Director of Snow-Redfern Foundation.

“We were blessed with the opportunity to award this generous gift honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hempel, who were consistently generous contributors to Snow-Redfern Foundation, formerly the Nebraska Boys Ranch. Mr. Hempel was a long-time board member and he and his family supported the youth at Nebraska Boys Ranch through service and contributions intended to impact the lives of the youth placed at the Ranch”, shared Snow-Redfern Foundation’s Vice President and Grant/Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Jared Mracek.

Snow-Redfern Foundation believes in the power of opportunity and optimism and invites those interested in creating impact for youth to Join them in investing in the good life for kids. Please visit the website at: https://www.snowredfern.org to learn more about the work being done in Nebraska and how you can be involved with impacting the lives of young people! Join us by investing in the good life for kids - <a href="https://www.snowredfern.org/give-today/">https://www.snowredfern.org/give-today/</a>

Snow-Redfern Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit partners that offer programs and services that make a life-changing impact for kids in need. As the former Nebraska Boys Ranch, Snow-Redfern Foundation has a rich history in advocating for, protecting, and encouraging youth in need of hope and healing. Though we no longer provide direct care, our commitment to equipping young people with the skills they need to be successful and live a good life remains.

Alliance – Snow-Redfern Foundation is honored to announce that three local high school seniors have been selected as recipients of the Hempel Family Scholarship fund, memorializing the late Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel.The three inspiring young people selected by the Snow-Redfern Foundation to receive the Scholarship, designated for award in the fall of 2021, were Kenneth Wyland and Kayandra Cruz from Hemingford High School, and Jovannie Gomez from Alliance High School.To qualify for this scholarship, Kenneth, Jovannie, and Kayandra had to demonstrate intent to be enrolled, full-time, as students working towards a degree at an accredited Nebraska post-secondary college and be able effectively demonstrate resilience.In the fall, Kenneth will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Biology before continuing his studies to eventually graduate as a Certified Cytotech. Jovannie will attend the Western Nebraska Community College’s Powerline Program in Alliance; and Kayandra will attend Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture to pursue a degree in Animal Husbandry.Preference for this scholarship is given to young people residing in the greater Alliance region, including Hemingford, who are planning to remain in Nebraska following completion of their higher education.“We are honored to offer this supportive funding, which pays tribute to the memory of Edward M. and Eda S. Hempel and are pleased to award this scholarship to exceptional young people, such as Kenneth, Jovannie, and Kayandra, who possess impressive qualities, including leadership, resilience, service, and dedication to academic studies,” commented Sara Nicholson, Executive Director of Snow-Redfern Foundation.“We were blessed with the opportunity to award this generous gift honoring Mr. and Mrs. Hempel, who were consistently generous contributors to Snow-Redfern Foundation, formerly the Nebraska Boys Ranch. Mr. Hempel was a long-time board member and he and his family supported the youth at Nebraska Boys Ranch through service and contributions intended to impact the lives of the youth placed at the Ranch”, shared Snow-Redfern Foundation’s Vice President and Grant/Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Jared Mracek.Snow-Redfern Foundation believes in the power of opportunity and optimism and invites those interested in creating impact for youth to Join them in investing in the good life for kids. Please visit the website at: https://www.snowredfern.org to learn more about the work being done in Nebraska and how you can be involved with impacting the lives of young people! Join us by investing in the good life for kids - <a href="https://www.snowredfern.org/give-today/">https://www.snowredfern.org/give-today/</a>Snow-Redfern Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit partners that offer programs and services that make a life-changing impact for kids in need. As the former Nebraska Boys Ranch, Snow-Redfern Foundation has a rich history in advocating for, protecting, and encouraging youth in need of hope and healing. Though we no longer provide direct care, our commitment to equipping young people with the skills they need to be successful and live a good life remains.

Snow-Redfern Foundation announces scholarship recipients 

SCOTTSBLUFF -&nbsp;Two Western Nebraska Community College students were recently honored at Phi Theta Kappa's (PTK) national "Catalyst" convention. Sophomores Olivia Schaub, of Gering, and Adam Ouderkirk of Bayard, were named as Nebraska's 2021 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, and New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, respectively.

The scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom.&nbsp;Only one scholar is selected from each state for each award.

Schaub is enrolled in WNCC's pre-physical therapy program and will graduate in May. She also played on the Cougar volleyball team for two years. She plans to transfer to Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa next semester and pursue a bachelor's degree in exercise science and continue her volleyball career.

"It means the world to me that I was chosen as one of the 2021 New Century Pathway Scholars," Schaub said. "If it weren't for scholarships and grants, I wouldn't be able to afford to go to college so I am very grateful for everything I have received."

Ouderkirk will graduate from WNCC's Information Technology program next month. He hopes to find a job in the Panhandle in the IT field after graduation.

"I want to stay local to the community because I enjoy this area," Ouderkirk said. "WNCC and PTK have helped me obtain my goals and given me opportunities to network with people and be able to get my name out in the community."

PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders.There are nearly 1,300 chapters spread across 11 countries.

"I have grown as a leader because of PTK and I am excited to take the things I have learned and use them at my next school," Schaub said. "Overall, WNCC has been an amazing place to start my college career, figure out what I want to study, save money, and create long-lasting friendships with people."

The New Century Scholar program is sponsored by the The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

For more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

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 </figure>SCOTTSBLUFF -&nbsp;Two Western Nebraska Community College students were recently honored at Phi Theta Kappa's (PTK) national "Catalyst" convention. Sophomores Olivia Schaub, of Gering, and Adam Ouderkirk of Bayard, were named as Nebraska's 2021 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, and New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, respectively.<figure>
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 </figure>The scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom.&nbsp;Only one scholar is selected from each state for each award.Schaub is enrolled in WNCC's pre-physical therapy program and will graduate in May. She also played on the Cougar volleyball team for two years. She plans to transfer to Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa next semester and pursue a bachelor's degree in exercise science and continue her volleyball career."It means the world to me that I was chosen as one of the 2021 New Century Pathway Scholars," Schaub said. "If it weren't for scholarships and grants, I wouldn't be able to afford to go to college so I am very grateful for everything I have received."Ouderkirk will graduate from WNCC's Information Technology program next month. He hopes to find a job in the Panhandle in the IT field after graduation."I want to stay local to the community because I enjoy this area," Ouderkirk said. "WNCC and PTK have helped me obtain my goals and given me opportunities to network with people and be able to get my name out in the community."PTK is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders.There are nearly 1,300 chapters spread across 11 countries."I have grown as a leader because of PTK and I am excited to take the things I have learned and use them at my next school," Schaub said. "Overall, WNCC has been an amazing place to start my college career, figure out what I want to study, save money, and create long-lasting friendships with people."The New Century Scholar program is sponsored by the The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).About Western Nebraska Community CollegeFor more than 90 years, Western Nebraska Community College has been educating residents of Nebraska's Panhandle. With campus locations in Alliance, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, WNCC offers educational, training, and growth opportunities for students, partners, and community members throughout its 12-½ county service area.

2 WNCC students earn national awards from Phi Theta Kappa

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says no criminal charges are expected as a result of a large wildfire west of Rapid City. 

A debris pile is believed to be the source of a fire that burned about 3.5 square miles in late March. 

Department spokesman Tony Mangan says the owner of the property where the debris pile was located has a valid burn permit. 

At least one home and two outbuildings were destroyed in the Schroeder Road fire, the Argus Leader reported.

 More than 150 personnel responded to the fire that caused more than 400 people to evacuate their homes near Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says no criminal charges are expected as a result of a large wildfire west of Rapid City. A debris pile is believed to be the source of a fire that burned about 3.5 square miles in late March. Department spokesman Tony Mangan says the owner of the property where the debris pile was located has a valid burn permit. At least one home and two outbuildings were destroyed in the Schroeder Road fire, the Argus Leader reported. More than 150 personnel responded to the fire that caused more than 400 people to evacuate their homes near Rapid City and closed Mount Rushmore.

Debris pile apparent source of wildfire near Rapid City

LINCOLN&nbsp;-&nbsp;Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor Walter Mondale, who passed away yesterday.&nbsp; Walter Mondale represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate from 1964-1976, and he was Vice President of the United States from 1977-1981.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment. &nbsp;The proclamation can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fbriefing-room%2Fpresidential-actions%2F2021%2F04%2F20%2Fa-proclamation-on-the-death-of-walter-mondale%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7C61f0ddfd5a30417987a908d9044fd3ce%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637545563174127293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=sFMQvF0L7BHgPmBSsX4rFATBjuJX10LzV0RGNYQgoqw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

LINCOLN&nbsp;-&nbsp;Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor Walter Mondale, who passed away yesterday.&nbsp; Walter Mondale represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate from 1964-1976, and he was Vice President of the United States from 1977-1981.Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment. &nbsp;The proclamation can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whitehouse.gov%2Fbriefing-room%2Fpresidential-actions%2F2021%2F04%2F20%2Fa-proclamation-on-the-death-of-walter-mondale%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7C61f0ddfd5a30417987a908d9044fd3ce%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637545563174127293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=sFMQvF0L7BHgPmBSsX4rFATBjuJX10LzV0RGNYQgoqw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

Flags to fly at half-staff to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale

By Patricia Jones, Task Force on Poverty&nbsp;

Sometimes we get billed for items we didn’t order, items we ordered but didn’t receive, or items we returned. These are bills we do not have to pay, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) gives us rights as long as we follow certain steps.

Why would we get billed for items we didn’t order or receive? Did you really order $3,800 worth of Self-sealing Stem Bolts to be shipped to a vacant house in New Jersey? You may have been a victim of phishing, the fraudulent attempt to obtain data such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other protected, private information. You cooperated with an email or phone call from someone representing themselves as being from a government agency or a business you have used to order items. Or maybe some hacker got ahold of your credit card number from a business you have ordered from in the past. 

You may not know you’ve “ordered” stem bolts until the charge is on your credit card, or until you’ve been contacted by a collection agency. Obviously you don’t plan to pay for them, so what do you do next? You dispute the debt!

If you have been contacted by a collection agency, send a written request to the debt collector and “dispute” the debt. The first step is to write a request for Notice of the Debt. Within five days the debt collector must send you a letter stating the name of the creditor and the amount of the debt, along with information about what you can do if you think there has been a mistake.

Within&nbsp;30 days&nbsp;of receiving Notice of the Debt from the debt collector, you can send a letter to the debt collector disputing the debt and requesting the name and contact information of the original creditor.&nbsp;&nbsp;The debt collector must stop all debt collection activities until it can “verify” the debt. You MUST send a LETTER, and you MUST send it within 30 DAYS to protect your legal rights.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (<a href="http://consumerfinance.gov/" target="_blank">consumerfinance.gov</a>) has prepared sample letters you can use to respond to a debt collector who is trying to collect a debt. The letters also include tips on how to use them.&nbsp; The sample letters may help you to get information, set limits or stop any further communication, or protect some of your rights. Make sure your letter is dated. &nbsp;Always keep a copy of your letter for your records.

A debt collector verifies the debt by giving you enough information about the debt so that you can tell whether you actually owe it.&nbsp;In most cases, verification should include the amount of the debt, the date of the debt, and the name and contact information of the original creditor. If you contest the debt on grounds of identity theft or mistaken identity, verification should include a copy of the original signed contract or note.&nbsp; &nbsp;

To dispute a charge on your credit card bill, you should call the card company and let them know about the problem right away.&nbsp;Many cards let you highlight an entry when you access your account online and click on “Dispute this charge.”

In order to protect your rights you should also send a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-send-my-credit-card-company-a-billing-error-notice-en-2072/" target="_blank">written billing error notice</a>&nbsp;to the card company within 60 calendar days after the charge appeared on your statement.&nbsp;If you already paid the charge that you’re disputing, you can still dispute it. But you probably won’t get the money back until the credit card company has decided that you were right.

If the card company finds you are correct, the charge must be removed from your bill.&nbsp; If the card company says that you are incorrect and the bill is correct, the card company must tell you why in writing.&nbsp;

While the dispute is pending you don’t have to pay the disputed amount and you are not required to pay&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-credit-card-interest-rate-what-does-apr-mean-en-44/" target="_blank">interest</a>&nbsp;or other charges on the disputed amount. You are still required to repay the undisputed amount by its due date. As long as you pay the undisputed amount of your bill in full, you cannot lose any grace period when you make purchases.

If you dispute the debt, the debt collector cannot report it to a credit reporting agency unless and until it verifies the debt.&nbsp; If the debt collector has already reported the debt before it received your dispute letter, it must notify the credit reporting agencies that the debt is disputed, and your credit score cannot be affected until the dispute has been resolved.&nbsp; &nbsp; 

There will be times when you will need to dispute a debt. Remember that you have rights, and that you can find assistance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

By Patricia Jones, Task Force on Poverty&nbsp;Sometimes we get billed for items we didn’t order, items we ordered but didn’t receive, or items we returned. These are bills we do not have to pay, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) gives us rights as long as we follow certain steps.Why would we get billed for items we didn’t order or receive? Did you really order $3,800 worth of Self-sealing Stem Bolts to be shipped to a vacant house in New Jersey? You may have been a victim of phishing, the fraudulent attempt to obtain data such as usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other protected, private information. You cooperated with an email or phone call from someone representing themselves as being from a government agency or a business you have used to order items. Or maybe some hacker got ahold of your credit card number from a business you have ordered from in the past. You may not know you’ve “ordered” stem bolts until the charge is on your credit card, or until you’ve been contacted by a collection agency. Obviously you don’t plan to pay for them, so what do you do next? You dispute the debt!If you have been contacted by a collection agency, send a written request to the debt collector and “dispute” the debt. The first step is to write a request for Notice of the Debt. Within five days the debt collector must send you a letter stating the name of the creditor and the amount of the debt, along with information about what you can do if you think there has been a mistake.Within&nbsp;30 days&nbsp;of receiving Notice of the Debt from the debt collector, you can send a letter to the debt collector disputing the debt and requesting the name and contact information of the original creditor.&nbsp;&nbsp;The debt collector must stop all debt collection activities until it can “verify” the debt. You MUST send a LETTER, and you MUST send it within 30 DAYS to protect your legal rights.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (<a href="http://consumerfinance.gov/" target="_blank">consumerfinance.gov</a>) has prepared sample letters you can use to respond to a debt collector who is trying to collect a debt. The letters also include tips on how to use them.&nbsp; The sample letters may help you to get information, set limits or stop any further communication, or protect some of your rights. Make sure your letter is dated. &nbsp;Always keep a copy of your letter for your records.A debt collector verifies the debt by giving you enough information about the debt so that you can tell whether you actually owe it.&nbsp;In most cases, verification should include the amount of the debt, the date of the debt, and the name and contact information of the original creditor. If you contest the debt on grounds of identity theft or mistaken identity, verification should include a copy of the original signed contract or note.&nbsp; &nbsp;To dispute a charge on your credit card bill, you should call the card company and let them know about the problem right away.&nbsp;Many cards let you highlight an entry when you access your account online and click on “Dispute this charge.”In order to protect your rights you should also send a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-send-my-credit-card-company-a-billing-error-notice-en-2072/" target="_blank">written billing error notice</a>&nbsp;to the card company within 60 calendar days after the charge appeared on your statement.&nbsp;If you already paid the charge that you’re disputing, you can still dispute it. But you probably won’t get the money back until the credit card company has decided that you were right.If the card company finds you are correct, the charge must be removed from your bill.&nbsp; If the card company says that you are incorrect and the bill is correct, the card company must tell you why in writing.&nbsp;While the dispute is pending you don’t have to pay the disputed amount and you are not required to pay&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-credit-card-interest-rate-what-does-apr-mean-en-44/" target="_blank">interest</a>&nbsp;or other charges on the disputed amount. You are still required to repay the undisputed amount by its due date. As long as you pay the undisputed amount of your bill in full, you cannot lose any grace period when you make purchases.If you dispute the debt, the debt collector cannot report it to a credit reporting agency unless and until it verifies the debt.&nbsp; If the debt collector has already reported the debt before it received your dispute letter, it must notify the credit reporting agencies that the debt is disputed, and your credit score cannot be affected until the dispute has been resolved.&nbsp; &nbsp; There will be times when you will need to dispute a debt. Remember that you have rights, and that you can find assistance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Poverty In Our Area: How to dispute a debt 

LINCOLN –&nbsp;On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed Rodeo Week in Nebraska while on horseback in front of the Governor’s Residence in Lincoln.&nbsp; Following the Governor’s proclamation, he was joined for a horseback ride by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and members of the University of Nebraska Rodeo Association.

This week, the University of Nebraska Rodeo Association is hosting the 2021 Nebraska Cornhusker College Rodeo on Friday and Saturday (April 23-24) at the Lancaster Event Center.&nbsp; The Governor encouraged Nebraskans to attend.&nbsp; He also highlighted other notable rodeos scheduled to take place this summer in Nebraska.&nbsp; They include:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo, June 17-19 in Hastings.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo, July 18-24 in Lincoln.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, July 28-31 in Burwell.

This year marks the 100th&nbsp;anniversary of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, which Nebraska Tourism honored as the state’s “Outstanding In-Person Event” of 2020.

LINCOLN –&nbsp;On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed Rodeo Week in Nebraska while on horseback in front of the Governor’s Residence in Lincoln.&nbsp; Following the Governor’s proclamation, he was joined for a horseback ride by University of Nebraska President Ted Carter and members of the University of Nebraska Rodeo Association.This week, the University of Nebraska Rodeo Association is hosting the 2021 Nebraska Cornhusker College Rodeo on Friday and Saturday (April 23-24) at the Lancaster Event Center.&nbsp; The Governor encouraged Nebraskans to attend.&nbsp; He also highlighted other notable rodeos scheduled to take place this summer in Nebraska.&nbsp; They include:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo, June 17-19 in Hastings.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo, July 18-24 in Lincoln.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, July 28-31 in Burwell.This year marks the 100th&nbsp;anniversary of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, which Nebraska Tourism honored as the state’s “Outstanding In-Person Event” of 2020.

Gov. Ricketts proclaims 'Rodeo Week' in Nebraska   

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is inching closer to building a new, $230 million prison after state lawmakers approved design and planning money for the proposed facility to replace the state’s oldest prison. 

The measure won final approval despite objections from a few lawmakers who said the state should be spending money on housing, education, mental health services and other priorities rather than the proposed 1,512-bed prison. 

The funding includes $14.9 million to help state officials create plans and select a site for a prison that would house minimum, medium and maximum-security prisoners. 

It also would cover the cost of an engineering study of the remaining useful life of the 152-year-old Nebraska State Penitentiary, the state’s oldest prison.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is inching closer to building a new, $230 million prison after state lawmakers approved design and planning money for the proposed facility to replace the state’s oldest prison. The measure won final approval despite objections from a few lawmakers who said the state should be spending money on housing, education, mental health services and other priorities rather than the proposed 1,512-bed prison. The funding includes $14.9 million to help state officials create plans and select a site for a prison that would house minimum, medium and maximum-security prisoners. It also would cover the cost of an engineering study of the remaining useful life of the 152-year-old Nebraska State Penitentiary, the state’s oldest prison.

Nebraska prison proposal clears big hurdle in Legislature

Hot Springs, SD — For the third year in a row, Fall River Health Services is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a 2021 Fall River County graduate who is planning on attending an accredited college, university, or trade school for an occupation in the healthcare field. 

Fall River Health Services is also offering a $1,000 scholarship to an employee’s child that is interested in an occupation in the healthcare field. All youth graduating from Fall River County High Schools who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply. It is important to Fall River Health Services that they continue to promote and grow the healthcare profession in their community by providing these scholarships on an annual basis.

To Be Eligible, The Following Criteria Must Be Met:

• Must be graduating high school senior from a Fall River County High School or home school program.

• Must be accepted to attend a post-secondary institution beginning in the fall of 2021. (This may include a Technical Institution)

• Must be actively involved with improving community health through volunteerism/employment.

• Must submit an essay of 500-1,000 words on the topic:

• Why I am interested in the healthcare field?

• Essay: 30% • GPA: 5% • Financial Need: 10% •Activities Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: 30%

• Volunteerism/Employment in Healthcare Field: 25%

• Copy of the acceptance letter to school or institution.

• Letter of recommendation from community member certifying your interest/activity in healthcare.

Please visit <a href="http://www.frhssd.org/scholarship">www.frhssd.org/scholarship</a> to find the applications and guidelines. Applications must be postmarked by May 7, 2021 and sent to: Fall River Health Services, Deb Watts or emailed •dwatts@frhssd.org 1201 Highway 71 S • Hot Springs, SD 57747.

Hot Springs, SD — For the third year in a row, Fall River Health Services is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a 2021 Fall River County graduate who is planning on attending an accredited college, university, or trade school for an occupation in the healthcare field. Fall River Health Services is also offering a $1,000 scholarship to an employee’s child that is interested in an occupation in the healthcare field. All youth graduating from Fall River County High Schools who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply. It is important to Fall River Health Services that they continue to promote and grow the healthcare profession in their community by providing these scholarships on an annual basis.To Be Eligible, The Following Criteria Must Be Met:• Must be graduating high school senior from a Fall River County High School or home school program.• Must be accepted to attend a post-secondary institution beginning in the fall of 2021. (This may include a Technical Institution)• Must be actively involved with improving community health through volunteerism/employment.• Must submit an essay of 500-1,000 words on the topic:• Why I am interested in the healthcare field?• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.Selection will be based on:• Essay: 30% • GPA: 5% • Financial Need: 10% •Activities Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle: 30%• Volunteerism/Employment in Healthcare Field: 25%Submit with the application:• Copy of the acceptance letter to school or institution.• Letter of recommendation from community member certifying your interest/activity in healthcare.• Essay• Transcript with GPA• Attached applicationPlease visit <a href="http://www.frhssd.org/scholarship">www.frhssd.org/scholarship</a> to find the applications and guidelines. Applications must be postmarked by May 7, 2021 and sent to: Fall River Health Services, Deb Watts or emailed •dwatts@frhssd.org 1201 Highway 71 S • Hot Springs, SD 57747.

Fall River Health Services offering $1,000 scholarships

LINCOLN, Neb-Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill advanced from general file April 20.

Under&nbsp;<a href="http://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/search_by_number.php?DocumentNumber=LB261&amp;Legislature=107th" target="_blank">LB261</a>, introduced by Elkhorn Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, a guard member who served on or after July 1, 1973, or served in active duty federal service or reserve would be eligible. The bill would remove a requirement that a guard member have served during wartime to receive a marker.

Linehan said LB261 would “right a wrong” of guard members being denied grave markers memorializing their sacrifice.

“I believe veterans who honorably served should receive recognition of their service,” she said.

Senators advanced the bill to select file on a vote of 43-0.

From the Unicameral UpdateLINCOLN, Neb-Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill advanced from general file April 20.Under&nbsp;<a href="http://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/search_by_number.php?DocumentNumber=LB261&amp;Legislature=107th" target="_blank">LB261</a>, introduced by Elkhorn Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, a guard member who served on or after July 1, 1973, or served in active duty federal service or reserve would be eligible. The bill would remove a requirement that a guard member have served during wartime to receive a marker.Linehan said LB261 would “right a wrong” of guard members being denied grave markers memorializing their sacrifice.“I believe veterans who honorably served should receive recognition of their service,” she said.Senators advanced the bill to select file on a vote of 43-0.

Bill honoring Nebraska National Guard members clears first round

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 19 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College football team will wrap up spring practice Saturday by hosting the Wayne State Wildcats in what Eagles' Head Coach&nbsp;Jay Long&nbsp;prefers to call a joint practice rather than a scrimmage.&nbsp; Both teams are expected to pour onto Elliott Field about 10:30 and go through their own drills before working together at about noon. The session will be open to the public without charge. Visitors must adhere to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/documents/covid19/FaceCoveringPolicy_062920.pdf">CSC Face Covering Policy&nbsp;(PDF)</a>&nbsp;and practice social distancing. While the players will have contact with their opponents, most of it will be "situational," Long said.&nbsp; He likened it to what the National Football League teams do when they work out together for a day or two during the preseason. "The offenses with be put in different situations, they'll run their plays and the defenses will make their adjustments to try to counteract what the offenses are trying to do," Long explained. There will be no kick returns and the quarterbacks are not to be tackled. The Eagles had a similar workout against Northern Colorado in Greeley on Saturday April 10. Wayne State and Nebraska-Kearney locked up against one another this past weekend. Long said the logistics for the matchup versus began when he contacted the Wildcats' new head coach, John McMenamin, last fall to see if a game between the teams could be arranged. While Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football teams were eventually allowed to play a few games last fall if the arrangements could be made, the Northern Sun Conference that Wayne State belongs to had decided their football teams would not play because of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; However, Long and McMenamin remained in touch and made the arrangements for Saturday's joint workout. The Eagles played four games last fall.&nbsp; Both teams have lined up full schedules for this fall, and are using spring practice to try to make up for the time that was lost during the fall. Long said there are nearly 90 players on the CSC spring roster and all of them will play Saturday.&nbsp; Wayne State is making the 340 mile trip on Friday and is expected to bring its entire team. Wayne State's offensive coordinator is Logan Masters, who was on the CSC coaching staff for three years, including the 2019 season as the offensive coordinator. Masters, who had been an all-star receiver for the Wildcats in 2007-09, decided to return to his alma mater after McMenamin became the head coach in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Athletics&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 19 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College football team will wrap up spring practice Saturday by hosting the Wayne State Wildcats in what Eagles' Head Coach&nbsp;Jay Long&nbsp;prefers to call a joint practice rather than a scrimmage.&nbsp; Both teams are expected to pour onto Elliott Field about 10:30 and go through their own drills before working together at about noon. The session will be open to the public without charge. Visitors must adhere to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/documents/covid19/FaceCoveringPolicy_062920.pdf">CSC Face Covering Policy&nbsp;(PDF)</a>&nbsp;and practice social distancing. While the players will have contact with their opponents, most of it will be "situational," Long said.&nbsp; He likened it to what the National Football League teams do when they work out together for a day or two during the preseason. "The offenses with be put in different situations, they'll run their plays and the defenses will make their adjustments to try to counteract what the offenses are trying to do," Long explained. There will be no kick returns and the quarterbacks are not to be tackled. The Eagles had a similar workout against Northern Colorado in Greeley on Saturday April 10. Wayne State and Nebraska-Kearney locked up against one another this past weekend. Long said the logistics for the matchup versus began when he contacted the Wildcats' new head coach, John McMenamin, last fall to see if a game between the teams could be arranged. While Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference football teams were eventually allowed to play a few games last fall if the arrangements could be made, the Northern Sun Conference that Wayne State belongs to had decided their football teams would not play because of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; However, Long and McMenamin remained in touch and made the arrangements for Saturday's joint workout. The Eagles played four games last fall.&nbsp; Both teams have lined up full schedules for this fall, and are using spring practice to try to make up for the time that was lost during the fall. Long said there are nearly 90 players on the CSC spring roster and all of them will play Saturday.&nbsp; Wayne State is making the 340 mile trip on Friday and is expected to bring its entire team. Wayne State's offensive coordinator is Logan Masters, who was on the CSC coaching staff for three years, including the 2019 season as the offensive coordinator. Masters, who had been an all-star receiver for the Wildcats in 2007-09, decided to return to his alma mater after McMenamin became the head coach in 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State hosting Wayne State in "NFL training camp" style spring event Saturday

&nbsp; OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;-&nbsp;The fifth-seeded Nebraska volleyball team saw its season come to an end Monday, as the Huskers fell to No. 4 seed Texas, 3-1 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Texas won the first set&nbsp;25-22, before Nebraska bounced back to take the second set 25-19. The Huskers led by three points early in set three before Texas stormed back to win 25-15. The Longhorns then erased a 13-8 deficit in the fourth set, closing out the match with a 25-20 win. Texas (26-1) advanced to the NCAA Semifinal with the win, while Nebraska ended its first-ever spring season with a 16-3 record. Texas hit .336 in the match, the highest mark by a Husker opponent this season. Asjia O'Neal had 10 kills on 17 swings with seven blocks, while Skylar Fields hit .630 and tied Logan Eggleston for match-high honors with 18 kills. Nebraska was held to a .171 attacking percentage. The Huskers did serve up nine aces, but Texas nearly matched that with eight aces of their own. The Longhorns doubled the Huskers in blocks (12-6), while Nebraska won the dig battle (48-45). Madi Kubik&nbsp;led the Huskers with 15 kills.&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;put down eight kills on only 14 swings and added five blocks.&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;had seven kills, 13 digs and a pair of aces, while&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins&nbsp;also had seven kills.&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;had a double-double with 34 assists and 13 digs. Set 1:&nbsp;Texas held the early advantage, 11-7, hitting .500 early. A kill by Sun and a Texas hitting error got the Huskers within 11-9, and they tied the score at 13-13 with kills by Kubik and Sweet. Texas regained a 15-13 lead at the media timeout via a pair of kills. The Longhorns increased their lead to four at 19-15, but Stivrins and Caffey recorded kills and an ace by Hames cut it to 20-18. Eggleston terminated, and a Texas block put Texas back up 23-19, and the Huskers used a timeout. Kubik sided out for the Huskers, but the Longhorns finished the set on top, 25-22. Texas hit .385 and overcame four service errors with 19 kills, while Nebraska hit .229 with 13 kills.&nbsp; Set 2:&nbsp;Back-to-back aces by Hames got the Huskers off to a 3-1 start, Caffey and Sweet added kills to keep the Huskers up 6-5. Two kills put Texas back on top, 7-6, but Stivrins posted a kill and&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;added an ace for a 9-8 Husker lead. Back-to-back hitting errors by Texas gave NU an 11-9 lead, but but Texas stayed with the Big Red at 11-11. Sun then tallied a kill and an ace, and two straight kills by Kubik put the Big Red up 15-11 at the media timeout. Texas scored two coming out of the timeout, but a serve into the net and another kill by Kubik restored a four-point Husker lead at 17-13. The teams traded sideouts for 10 consecutive rallies to keep Nebraska on top, 22-18, and the Longhorns hit wide to give the Huskers their biggest lead yet, 23-18. After a timeout, Caffey and Sweet stuffed a Texas attack, and Sun sealed it at 25-19 with a back-row kill.&nbsp; Set 3:&nbsp;Nebraska took a 4-1 lead after kills by Caffey and Kubik, a block by that duo, and an ace by Sun. But the Longhorns scored a 5-0 run to go up 8-6, keyed by back-to-back aces by Eggleston. Texas gradually stretched out the lead the rest of the set, going up by 10 at 23-13 after a 5-0 spurt keyed by three kills by Fields. The Longhorns closed out set three on top 25-15.&nbsp; Set 4:&nbsp;With Nebraska facing a must-win set, the Huskers came out with a kill by Caffey and a block by the junior middle blocker with Sun for a 5-4 lead. Texas answered to go up 8-6, but a service error by the Longhorns preceded kills by Sun and Kubik that put the Huskers ahead 9-8. Knuckles served an ace to make it 10-8, and Texas used a timeout. After the break, Kubik connected for a kill off an assist&nbsp;from Knuckles, and the sophomore libero served another ace to make it 12-8 Huskers. Sweet pounded a kill off a set from Stivrins to extend the lead to 13-8 via a 7-0 run. But the Longhorns scored seven of the next eight points - three via blocks - to go up 15-14. Sun leveled the score again with her seventh kill, but Eggleston tallied a kill and an ace for an 18-16 Texas lead. Texas held a 21-17 advantage before a service error and a kill by Kubik cut it to 21-19. The Longhorns answered with kills from Fields and Butler and a block by Butler for match point at 24-19. The Longhorns punched their ticket to the NCAA Semifinals at 25-21 on Fields' 18th kill of the match.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;-&nbsp;The fifth-seeded Nebraska volleyball team saw its season come to an end Monday, as the Huskers fell to No. 4 seed Texas, 3-1 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Texas won the first set&nbsp;25-22, before Nebraska bounced back to take the second set 25-19. The Huskers led by three points early in set three before Texas stormed back to win 25-15. The Longhorns then erased a 13-8 deficit in the fourth set, closing out the match with a 25-20 win. Texas (26-1) advanced to the NCAA Semifinal with the win, while Nebraska ended its first-ever spring season with a 16-3 record. Texas hit .336 in the match, the highest mark by a Husker opponent this season. Asjia O'Neal had 10 kills on 17 swings with seven blocks, while Skylar Fields hit .630 and tied Logan Eggleston for match-high honors with 18 kills. Nebraska was held to a .171 attacking percentage. The Huskers did serve up nine aces, but Texas nearly matched that with eight aces of their own. The Longhorns doubled the Huskers in blocks (12-6), while Nebraska won the dig battle (48-45). Madi Kubik&nbsp;led the Huskers with 15 kills.&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;put down eight kills on only 14 swings and added five blocks.&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;had seven kills, 13 digs and a pair of aces, while&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins&nbsp;also had seven kills.&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;had a double-double with 34 assists and 13 digs. Set 1:&nbsp;Texas held the early advantage, 11-7, hitting .500 early. A kill by Sun and a Texas hitting error got the Huskers within 11-9, and they tied the score at 13-13 with kills by Kubik and Sweet. Texas regained a 15-13 lead at the media timeout via a pair of kills. The Longhorns increased their lead to four at 19-15, but Stivrins and Caffey recorded kills and an ace by Hames cut it to 20-18. Eggleston terminated, and a Texas block put Texas back up 23-19, and the Huskers used a timeout. Kubik sided out for the Huskers, but the Longhorns finished the set on top, 25-22. Texas hit .385 and overcame four service errors with 19 kills, while Nebraska hit .229 with 13 kills.&nbsp; Set 2:&nbsp;Back-to-back aces by Hames got the Huskers off to a 3-1 start, Caffey and Sweet added kills to keep the Huskers up 6-5. Two kills put Texas back on top, 7-6, but Stivrins posted a kill and&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;added an ace for a 9-8 Husker lead. Back-to-back hitting errors by Texas gave NU an 11-9 lead, but but Texas stayed with the Big Red at 11-11. Sun then tallied a kill and an ace, and two straight kills by Kubik put the Big Red up 15-11 at the media timeout. Texas scored two coming out of the timeout, but a serve into the net and another kill by Kubik restored a four-point Husker lead at 17-13. The teams traded sideouts for 10 consecutive rallies to keep Nebraska on top, 22-18, and the Longhorns hit wide to give the Huskers their biggest lead yet, 23-18. After a timeout, Caffey and Sweet stuffed a Texas attack, and Sun sealed it at 25-19 with a back-row kill.&nbsp; Set 3:&nbsp;Nebraska took a 4-1 lead after kills by Caffey and Kubik, a block by that duo, and an ace by Sun. But the Longhorns scored a 5-0 run to go up 8-6, keyed by back-to-back aces by Eggleston. Texas gradually stretched out the lead the rest of the set, going up by 10 at 23-13 after a 5-0 spurt keyed by three kills by Fields. The Longhorns closed out set three on top 25-15.&nbsp; Set 4:&nbsp;With Nebraska facing a must-win set, the Huskers came out with a kill by Caffey and a block by the junior middle blocker with Sun for a 5-4 lead. Texas answered to go up 8-6, but a service error by the Longhorns preceded kills by Sun and Kubik that put the Huskers ahead 9-8. Knuckles served an ace to make it 10-8, and Texas used a timeout. After the break, Kubik connected for a kill off an assist&nbsp;from Knuckles, and the sophomore libero served another ace to make it 12-8 Huskers. Sweet pounded a kill off a set from Stivrins to extend the lead to 13-8 via a 7-0 run. But the Longhorns scored seven of the next eight points - three via blocks - to go up 15-14. Sun leveled the score again with her seventh kill, but Eggleston tallied a kill and an ace for an 18-16 Texas lead. Texas held a 21-17 advantage before a service error and a kill by Kubik cut it to 21-19. The Longhorns answered with kills from Fields and Butler and a block by Butler for match point at 24-19. The Longhorns punched their ticket to the NCAA Semifinals at 25-21 on Fields' 18th kill of the match.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Horns handle Huskers in four sets, end Nebraska's season

Chadron State College senior Quincy Segelke won her third all-around cowgirl title in four rodeos this spring at the Casper College rodeo last weekend, while several CSC cowboys also did well.&nbsp; CSC Coach Dustin Luper said it was one of his team’s best rodeos of the year.&nbsp;

The CSC men scored 395 points, their second highest total through eight rodeos in the Central Rocky Mountain Region this school year.

Segelke, a northeast Colorado native now living in Wyoming, earned the all-around crown at Casper by finishing second in breakaway roping with runs of 2.7 and 3.0 seconds and placing seventh in goat tying in 7.5 and 8.6 seconds.&nbsp; She was second in the first go-round of both events. She now has accumulated 1,066 all-around points for the season.&nbsp; No one else has 500.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leaders among the Chadron State cowboys included Rowdy Moon of Sargent, who had scores of 71 and 73 points to place second in bareback riding, and Tanner McInerney of Hulett, Wyo., who was third in tie down roping in 10.7 and 12.7 seconds.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luper was pleased that four of his cowboys were among the 10 steer wrestling finalists.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Good of Long Valley, S.D., finished third in 4.9 and 5.1 seconds, Parker Johnston of Maywood, Neb., was fifth in 5.5 and 5.1 seconds, Colton Storer of Arthur was sixth in 6.0 and 4.7 seconds and McInerney was ninth in 5.3 and 14.6 seconds. McInerney’s time in the finals included a 10-second penalty for breaking the barrier.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State added a fifth in team roping, when Drew Neuerburg of Gill, Colo., and Good completed their runs in 8.4 and 14.4 seconds.&nbsp; There were 68 teams in the event.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The University of Wyoming will host the regional rodeo this weekend.

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports InformationChadron State College senior Quincy Segelke won her third all-around cowgirl title in four rodeos this spring at the Casper College rodeo last weekend, while several CSC cowboys also did well.&nbsp; CSC Coach Dustin Luper said it was one of his team’s best rodeos of the year.&nbsp;The CSC men scored 395 points, their second highest total through eight rodeos in the Central Rocky Mountain Region this school year.Segelke, a northeast Colorado native now living in Wyoming, earned the all-around crown at Casper by finishing second in breakaway roping with runs of 2.7 and 3.0 seconds and placing seventh in goat tying in 7.5 and 8.6 seconds.&nbsp; She was second in the first go-round of both events. She now has accumulated 1,066 all-around points for the season.&nbsp; No one else has 500.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Leaders among the Chadron State cowboys included Rowdy Moon of Sargent, who had scores of 71 and 73 points to place second in bareback riding, and Tanner McInerney of Hulett, Wyo., who was third in tie down roping in 10.7 and 12.7 seconds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Luper was pleased that four of his cowboys were among the 10 steer wrestling finalists.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carson Good of Long Valley, S.D., finished third in 4.9 and 5.1 seconds, Parker Johnston of Maywood, Neb., was fifth in 5.5 and 5.1 seconds, Colton Storer of Arthur was sixth in 6.0 and 4.7 seconds and McInerney was ninth in 5.3 and 14.6 seconds. McInerney’s time in the finals included a 10-second penalty for breaking the barrier.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State added a fifth in team roping, when Drew Neuerburg of Gill, Colo., and Good completed their runs in 8.4 and 14.4 seconds.&nbsp; There were 68 teams in the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The University of Wyoming will host the regional rodeo this weekend.

CSC rodeo wraps up outstanding weekend in Casper

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 18, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College softball team enjoyed a pair of wins on Sunday as they hosted Black Hills State University for a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader. "It was huge to get these two wins today," said CSC Head Softball Coach&nbsp;Kaley Ness. "Consistency has been an issue for our team, and we've still been trying to put all three phases of the game together, so it was really nice to see the team step up and excel." The Eagles (10-20, 10-16 RMAC) took game one by a 10-7 margin after getting out to an early 10-2 lead, and they run-ruled the Yellow Jackets (3-26, 3-26 RMAC) in game two, winning 8-0 in five innings. CSC pitchers&nbsp;Gabby Russell&nbsp;(2-2) and&nbsp;Peyton Propp&nbsp;(5-9) each picked up wins in the circle, with Propp adding her season's first save in the earlier game. BHSU got on the board first, with a second-inning, two-run double by Bell Luebken which plated one unearned and one earned run, in the noon game. CSC answered with two of its own in the bottom of the inning.&nbsp;Jessie Henchenski&nbsp;singled on to lead off, and after a passed ball,&nbsp;Angelica Maples&nbsp;batted her in with another single. Later, a double by&nbsp;Bailey Marvel&nbsp;represented the third base hit in the inning, as well as the second run, with Maples able to score on an error at home. Six hits produced four more runs for the Eagles in the bottom of the third, and CSC jumped on top 6-2.&nbsp;Ellie Owens,&nbsp;Mackenzi Kroll, Maples, and&nbsp;Bailey Rominger&nbsp;each had RBI base hits, in that order. Kroll's came on a double to right field with two outs. The Eagles reached run rule eligibility in the bottom of the fourth, going up 10-2. Four more hits and two hit batters did the trick, as Kroll smashed her second RBI double of the game, and Rominger repeated the feat later with two outs.&nbsp;Gabby Russell&nbsp;added an RBI single, and Maples had a sac fly in the inning. Their backs to the wall, the Yellow Jackets battled back in the top of the fifth. A leadoff single by Luebken and a double by Gianna Haley turned into a sac fly by McKayla Perry. An RBI single by Shayla Tuschen made it 10-4 CSC, and a two-run blast to center by Baileigh Hubbard cut it 10-6. Another run crossed in the Yellow Jackets on a Haley single, and BHSU made it a game again, at 10-7. However that was the end of the rally as Propp entered and pitched an inning and one-third, striking out three and grounding out the fourth batter. Crystal Amaral, the BHSU No. 1 pitcher, fell to 2-13 on the season in the loss. Propp continued to pitch well in game two, pitching a no-hit shutout through four innings before it was broken up by a leadoff single in the fifth. She completed the game without allowing a run to score. Nearly all of the Eagles' scoring came in the third inning. After an second-inning RBI single by Maples, who went 5-for-5 on Sunday, CSC put together a seven-run third made possible by two walks, three singles, and three extra base hits. Maples and Marvel each had RBI doubles, while Rominger's double brought in two runs.&nbsp;Sloane Quijas&nbsp;and Russell each had RBI singles, and&nbsp;Jessie Henchenski&nbsp;tacked on a run with a sac fly. "Offensively, we've been working on staying aggressive in the count, and attacking the first pitch we like," said Marvel, the sophomore shortstop." "On defense, I always want our pitchers to be able to trust me. I just want to boost their confidence by being able to make plays. I also love cheering on the pitchers, and Peyton [Propp] was able to get a lot of strikes today even though she wasn't getting all the calls." Breanne Henricksen took the loss for the Yellow Jackets, falling to 0-7. Eight of nine players in CSC's starting order had base hits in the 8-0 win, and all nine hit safely at some point during the day. As a team, CSC batted .519 with nine doubles, for the day. Because the doubleheader scheduled for Saturday was postponed, due to field conditions, another one may be scheduled at a later date, to count toward RMAC standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 18, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College softball team enjoyed a pair of wins on Sunday as they hosted Black Hills State University for a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader. "It was huge to get these two wins today," said CSC Head Softball Coach&nbsp;Kaley Ness. "Consistency has been an issue for our team, and we've still been trying to put all three phases of the game together, so it was really nice to see the team step up and excel." The Eagles (10-20, 10-16 RMAC) took game one by a 10-7 margin after getting out to an early 10-2 lead, and they run-ruled the Yellow Jackets (3-26, 3-26 RMAC) in game two, winning 8-0 in five innings. CSC pitchers&nbsp;Gabby Russell&nbsp;(2-2) and&nbsp;Peyton Propp&nbsp;(5-9) each picked up wins in the circle, with Propp adding her season's first save in the earlier game. BHSU got on the board first, with a second-inning, two-run double by Bell Luebken which plated one unearned and one earned run, in the noon game. CSC answered with two of its own in the bottom of the inning.&nbsp;Jessie Henchenski&nbsp;singled on to lead off, and after a passed ball,&nbsp;Angelica Maples&nbsp;batted her in with another single. Later, a double by&nbsp;Bailey Marvel&nbsp;represented the third base hit in the inning, as well as the second run, with Maples able to score on an error at home. Six hits produced four more runs for the Eagles in the bottom of the third, and CSC jumped on top 6-2.&nbsp;Ellie Owens,&nbsp;Mackenzi Kroll, Maples, and&nbsp;Bailey Rominger&nbsp;each had RBI base hits, in that order. Kroll's came on a double to right field with two outs. The Eagles reached run rule eligibility in the bottom of the fourth, going up 10-2. Four more hits and two hit batters did the trick, as Kroll smashed her second RBI double of the game, and Rominger repeated the feat later with two outs.&nbsp;Gabby Russell&nbsp;added an RBI single, and Maples had a sac fly in the inning. Their backs to the wall, the Yellow Jackets battled back in the top of the fifth. A leadoff single by Luebken and a double by Gianna Haley turned into a sac fly by McKayla Perry. An RBI single by Shayla Tuschen made it 10-4 CSC, and a two-run blast to center by Baileigh Hubbard cut it 10-6. Another run crossed in the Yellow Jackets on a Haley single, and BHSU made it a game again, at 10-7. However that was the end of the rally as Propp entered and pitched an inning and one-third, striking out three and grounding out the fourth batter. Crystal Amaral, the BHSU No. 1 pitcher, fell to 2-13 on the season in the loss. Propp continued to pitch well in game two, pitching a no-hit shutout through four innings before it was broken up by a leadoff single in the fifth. She completed the game without allowing a run to score. Nearly all of the Eagles' scoring came in the third inning. After an second-inning RBI single by Maples, who went 5-for-5 on Sunday, CSC put together a seven-run third made possible by two walks, three singles, and three extra base hits. Maples and Marvel each had RBI doubles, while Rominger's double brought in two runs.&nbsp;Sloane Quijas&nbsp;and Russell each had RBI singles, and&nbsp;Jessie Henchenski&nbsp;tacked on a run with a sac fly. "Offensively, we've been working on staying aggressive in the count, and attacking the first pitch we like," said Marvel, the sophomore shortstop." "On defense, I always want our pitchers to be able to trust me. I just want to boost their confidence by being able to make plays. I also love cheering on the pitchers, and Peyton [Propp] was able to get a lot of strikes today even though she wasn't getting all the calls." Breanne Henricksen took the loss for the Yellow Jackets, falling to 0-7. Eight of nine players in CSC's starting order had base hits in the 8-0 win, and all nine hit safely at some point during the day. As a team, CSC batted .519 with nine doubles, for the day. Because the doubleheader scheduled for Saturday was postponed, due to field conditions, another one may be scheduled at a later date, to count toward RMAC standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Propp tosses one-hitter as Eagles sweep Black Hills State

&nbsp; OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;- Behind a strong serving performance, the No. 5 seed Nebraska volleyball team swept 12th-seeded Baylor 3-0 Sunday afternoon to advance to an NCAA Regional Final for the ninth straight year. The Huskers came from behind to win set one, 25-21. Nebraska never trailed in a 25-17 victory in set two, and the third set was tied at 14 before NU pulled away for a 25-19 win. Nebraska had eight aces in the win, while its strong serving consistently forced Baylor out of system, as the Bears hit&nbsp; just .141 in the match. NU also out-blocked Baylor 8-4 and had six more digs than the Bears. With the win, Nebraska (16-2) advanced to Monday's regional final, where the Huskers will face either No. 4 seed Texas or 13th-seeded Penn State, who play later Sunday. The Huskers' streak of nine consecutive NCAA Regional Finals is the longest in the country, and Nebraska's 30 appearances in an NCAA Regional final are the most in NCAA history. With All-American&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins&nbsp;sidelined, fellow All-American&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;led the Huskers. Sun served up a career-high five aces, had five digs and led Nebraska with 12 kills on .345 hitting.&nbsp;Callie Schwarzenbach, who filled in for Stivrins, had three kills on seven swings and totaled a match-high five blocks.&nbsp;Madi Kubik&nbsp;added eight kills for Nebraska, while&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jazz Sweet&nbsp;had seven kills apiece. In addition to guiding a balanced offense that had four players with at least seven kills in the three-set match,&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;had 31 assists, 11 digs, four kills, three blocks and one service ace.&nbsp;Kenzie Knuckles&nbsp;had a match-high 13 digs and serving specialist&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;had a pair of aces. Baylor was led by 2019 National Player of the Year Yossiana Pressley, who had a match-high 15 kills. The Bears ended their season with a 20-7 record. Set 1:&nbsp;Baylor used a 5-0 run to take a 6-3 lead, and the Bears led 13-9 before Nebraska roared back with four straight points, keyed by kills from Sweet, Caffey and Sun and a block by Caffey and Kubik. Schwarzenbach and Sun posted kills, and the duo combined for a block for an 18-16 Husker lead.&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;served an ace to make it 20-17, and the Huskers won 25-21 on a kill by Kubik. Nebraska had a decisive edge at the service line in the first set. NU had four aces and just one error, while Baylor had two aces and five errors. Sun had three aces and four kills alone in the opening set.&nbsp; Set 2:&nbsp;The Huskers were dominant from start to finish in set two. Sun, Caffey and Sweet pounded kills before an ace by Hames put NU up 5-1 to start. After Baylor cut the lead in half, Sun served yet another ace and Caffey posted a solo block to make it 9-3 Huskers. The lead increased to nine at 17-8 after Densberger recorded another ace, and Caffey terminated a kill. Sweet tacked on two more kills as the Huskers remained on top, 21-13. Schwarzenbach and Hames teamed up for a block for set point at 24-15, and NU won the set, 25-17, holding Baylor to .038 hitting. Set 3:&nbsp;The teams went back and forth early on, but Baylor went up 13-9 after a 4-1 spurt. Sun terminated a kill and an ace around back-to-back Baylor hitting errors, and a kill by Sweet gave the Huskers a 14-13 lead. After Baylor promptly tied the set, Nebraska won four of the next six rallies. The Bears came back and trimmed the Husker lead to 20-18, but NU won five of the final six rallies, closing out the match on a Baylor attack error. Nebraska held Baylor to .098 hitting in the third set.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;- Behind a strong serving performance, the No. 5 seed Nebraska volleyball team swept 12th-seeded Baylor 3-0 Sunday afternoon to advance to an NCAA Regional Final for the ninth straight year. The Huskers came from behind to win set one, 25-21. Nebraska never trailed in a 25-17 victory in set two, and the third set was tied at 14 before NU pulled away for a 25-19 win. Nebraska had eight aces in the win, while its strong serving consistently forced Baylor out of system, as the Bears hit&nbsp; just .141 in the match. NU also out-blocked Baylor 8-4 and had six more digs than the Bears. With the win, Nebraska (16-2) advanced to Monday's regional final, where the Huskers will face either No. 4 seed Texas or 13th-seeded Penn State, who play later Sunday. The Huskers' streak of nine consecutive NCAA Regional Finals is the longest in the country, and Nebraska's 30 appearances in an NCAA Regional final are the most in NCAA history. With All-American&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins&nbsp;sidelined, fellow All-American&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;led the Huskers. Sun served up a career-high five aces, had five digs and led Nebraska with 12 kills on .345 hitting.&nbsp;Callie Schwarzenbach, who filled in for Stivrins, had three kills on seven swings and totaled a match-high five blocks.&nbsp;Madi Kubik&nbsp;added eight kills for Nebraska, while&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jazz Sweet&nbsp;had seven kills apiece. In addition to guiding a balanced offense that had four players with at least seven kills in the three-set match,&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;had 31 assists, 11 digs, four kills, three blocks and one service ace.&nbsp;Kenzie Knuckles&nbsp;had a match-high 13 digs and serving specialist&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;had a pair of aces. Baylor was led by 2019 National Player of the Year Yossiana Pressley, who had a match-high 15 kills. The Bears ended their season with a 20-7 record. Set 1:&nbsp;Baylor used a 5-0 run to take a 6-3 lead, and the Bears led 13-9 before Nebraska roared back with four straight points, keyed by kills from Sweet, Caffey and Sun and a block by Caffey and Kubik. Schwarzenbach and Sun posted kills, and the duo combined for a block for an 18-16 Husker lead.&nbsp;Hayley Densberger&nbsp;served an ace to make it 20-17, and the Huskers won 25-21 on a kill by Kubik. Nebraska had a decisive edge at the service line in the first set. NU had four aces and just one error, while Baylor had two aces and five errors. Sun had three aces and four kills alone in the opening set.&nbsp; Set 2:&nbsp;The Huskers were dominant from start to finish in set two. Sun, Caffey and Sweet pounded kills before an ace by Hames put NU up 5-1 to start. After Baylor cut the lead in half, Sun served yet another ace and Caffey posted a solo block to make it 9-3 Huskers. The lead increased to nine at 17-8 after Densberger recorded another ace, and Caffey terminated a kill. Sweet tacked on two more kills as the Huskers remained on top, 21-13. Schwarzenbach and Hames teamed up for a block for set point at 24-15, and NU won the set, 25-17, holding Baylor to .038 hitting. Set 3:&nbsp;The teams went back and forth early on, but Baylor went up 13-9 after a 4-1 spurt. Sun terminated a kill and an ace around back-to-back Baylor hitting errors, and a kill by Sweet gave the Huskers a 14-13 lead. After Baylor promptly tied the set, Nebraska won four of the next six rallies. The Bears came back and trimmed the Husker lead to 20-18, but NU won five of the final six rallies, closing out the match on a Baylor attack error. Nebraska held Baylor to .098 hitting in the third set.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Huskers hammer Baylor to advance to volleyball regional finals

DENVER (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Sunday.

J.D. Davis delivered an RBI single and Jeff McNeil had an RBI groundout for the Mets, who have won five of their last six, including two of three at Coors Field this weekend.

Stroman (3-0) allowed three hits and struck out five. He also helped himself with a spectacular backhand play to start the eighth.

The nimble right-hander shuffled quickly off the mound to his right and reached behind his back with his glove to snag Josh Fuentes’ grounder. He threw off-balanced to first, and the ball rolled the final few feet into Pete Alonso’s glove just before Fuentes got to the base.

“It was all reaction, to be honest,” Stroman said. “I work in the weight room to keep my athleticism and when I’m out there, I just kind of let everything flow. I thought I was going to catch it. I didn’t know and once I felt it in my hand, I already had my momentum going toward third.

"And I figured rather than just stopping and planting, I figure just get it over there as quick as possible. It worked out perfectly, and (Alonso) made a great stretch to get him.”

New York has had to overcome a series of interruptions this season, including seven postponements due to weather and coronavirus protocols.

“Pitching and defense, you do those two things well and you’re going to be able to win a lot of games.” Mets manager Luis Rojas said. “I think we’re doing it well for the most part right now. But I think the more games we’ll play and the more we’re able to get out there, with the weather, the guys are going to be playing better and better.”

Charlie Blackmon had an RBI single for the Rockies, who have lost eight of nine.

Edwin Díaz earned his second save with a scoreless ninth, getting the last out as Story was tagged out by shortstop Francisco Lindor on the throw to second from McCann.

“Díaz is a tough at-bat,” Story said. “I was trying to get into scoring position for (Blackmon) to where it wouldn’t take extra bases to score. I’d do it again for sure. But McCann made a perfect throw and Lindor made a nice tag.”

Raimel Tapia singled off Stroman to start the bottom of the first, but the Mets pitcher induced a double-play grounder from the next batter, Ryan McMahon, and a popup from Story. He set the side down in order in four of the next five innings before Story doubled with one out in the seventh.

Blackmon followed with an RBI single, ending a streak of 14 2/3 innings in which Stroman had not allowed a run. Stroman limited the damage by closing out the seventh with strikeouts of C.J. Cron and Garrett Hampson.

Antonio Senzatela (1-3), who beat the Mets in his two previous starts against them, had another strong outing. He went six innings and gave up two runs on five hits. He struck out four and walked none.

DENVER (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Sunday.J.D. Davis delivered an RBI single and Jeff McNeil had an RBI groundout for the Mets, who have won five of their last six, including two of three at Coors Field this weekend.Stroman (3-0) allowed three hits and struck out five. He also helped himself with a spectacular backhand play to start the eighth.The nimble right-hander shuffled quickly off the mound to his right and reached behind his back with his glove to snag Josh Fuentes’ grounder. He threw off-balanced to first, and the ball rolled the final few feet into Pete Alonso’s glove just before Fuentes got to the base.“It was all reaction, to be honest,” Stroman said. “I work in the weight room to keep my athleticism and when I’m out there, I just kind of let everything flow. I thought I was going to catch it. I didn’t know and once I felt it in my hand, I already had my momentum going toward third."And I figured rather than just stopping and planting, I figure just get it over there as quick as possible. It worked out perfectly, and (Alonso) made a great stretch to get him.”New York has had to overcome a series of interruptions this season, including seven postponements due to weather and coronavirus protocols.“Pitching and defense, you do those two things well and you’re going to be able to win a lot of games.” Mets manager Luis Rojas said. “I think we’re doing it well for the most part right now. But I think the more games we’ll play and the more we’re able to get out there, with the weather, the guys are going to be playing better and better.”Charlie Blackmon had an RBI single for the Rockies, who have lost eight of nine.Edwin Díaz earned his second save with a scoreless ninth, getting the last out as Story was tagged out by shortstop Francisco Lindor on the throw to second from McCann.“Díaz is a tough at-bat,” Story said. “I was trying to get into scoring position for (Blackmon) to where it wouldn’t take extra bases to score. I’d do it again for sure. But McCann made a perfect throw and Lindor made a nice tag.”Raimel Tapia singled off Stroman to start the bottom of the first, but the Mets pitcher induced a double-play grounder from the next batter, Ryan McMahon, and a popup from Story. He set the side down in order in four of the next five innings before Story doubled with one out in the seventh.Blackmon followed with an RBI single, ending a streak of 14 2/3 innings in which Stroman had not allowed a run. Stroman limited the damage by closing out the seventh with strikeouts of C.J. Cron and Garrett Hampson.Antonio Senzatela (1-3), who beat the Mets in his two previous starts against them, had another strong outing. He went six innings and gave up two runs on five hits. He struck out four and walked none.

Mets slip past Rockies Sunday to take series

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 16, 2021 --&nbsp;This weekend's softball games at Chadron State College, which were originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, will not be able to begin on Saturday, due to field conditions. Instead, a doubleheader will be played on Sunday, beginning at noon. Two more games may be scheduled at a later date, to be determined by mutual consent with Black Hills State University. Inclement weather and freezing temperatures are forecast for Monday, making another doubleheader on that date extremely unlikely. Per Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rules, a softball game may only be started once the "Feels Like" temperature is at 25 degrees or warmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: CSC Athletic Communications&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- April 16, 2021 --&nbsp;This weekend's softball games at Chadron State College, which were originally scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, will not be able to begin on Saturday, due to field conditions. Instead, a doubleheader will be played on Sunday, beginning at noon. Two more games may be scheduled at a later date, to be determined by mutual consent with Black Hills State University. Inclement weather and freezing temperatures are forecast for Monday, making another doubleheader on that date extremely unlikely. Per Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rules, a softball game may only be started once the "Feels Like" temperature is at 25 degrees or warmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CSC softball bumped back to Sunday

Rockies finish road trip 0-6 with Dodgers 7-5 win

&nbsp; Playing its first match in nearly three weeks, the Nebraska volleyball team showed little sign of rust in a dominant sweep of Texas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday afternoon in Omaha. The fifth-seeded Huskers (15-2) trailed in only one rally during the 25-18, 25-17, 25-20 victory. Nebraska hit .398 in the match, its highest attacking percentage of the season.&nbsp;With the win, Nebraska advanced to an NCAA Regional for the 36th time, an NCAA record. The Huskers will take on 12th-seeded Baylor on Sunday (time TBA). Madi Kubik&nbsp;paced the Huskers with a match-high 13 kills on a season-best .407 hitting percentage.&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins, who played only the first two sets, had 10 kills on .571 hitting, the eighth time in her postseason career she has hit over .500.&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;had nine kills on only 12 swings, as Nebraska's two starting middles combined for 19 kills on 26 swings and a .615 attack percentage.&nbsp;Jazz Sweet&nbsp;added eight kills on 20 error-free swings and&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;had seven kills and eight digs.&nbsp;Kenzie Knuckles&nbsp;led Nebraska with nine digs and a season-high-tying two aces, while&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;dished out 43 assists while leading the Huskers to their highest hitting percentage of the season. Texas State, the nation's wins leader, ended its season with a 31-9 record. Tyeranee Scott and Janell Fitzgerald led the Bobcats with eight kills apiece. Nebraska held Texas State to a .185 hitting percentage. Set 1:&nbsp;Nebraska jumped out to a 5-2 lead on early kills from Kubik, Stivrins and Sun. Texas State answered with three straight points to tie the set. The Huskers used a 4-0 run to turn a 10-10 tie into a 14-10 lead to begin to pull away. Three more consecutive points gave Nebraska a 20-14 advantage and forced a Texas State timeout. Two straight Husker attack errors and an ace then pulled the Bobcats within three at 21-18 and forced a Nebraska timeout. But the Huskers scored the final four points out of the timeout to take the first set, 25-18. Stivrins led Nebraska with five kills on six error-free swings in the set, as the Huskers hit .323 and held Texas State to an .094 attack percentage. Set 2:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Huskers won the first five rallies of set two to force Texas State to take a quick timeout. Nebraska found the floor on six of its first eight swings to push the lead to 10-4. The Huskers continued to lead by at least five, stretching the score to 17-9 on three straight kills from Stivrins, which forced another Bobcat timeout. Nebraska's lead grew to nine twice before the Huskers closed out the eight-point set win on a Sweet kill. Nebraska had 19 kills and hit .500 in the second set. Caffey, Kubik and Stivrins each had five kills in the set. Set 3:&nbsp;Texas State won two of the first three rallies of set three to take its first lead of the match at 2-1. The Huskers quickly regained the lead with two straight points and never trailed again. Nebraska led 10-6 after a double-stuff block from Caffey and Sun before Texas State won three straight rallies to pull within one. But the Huskers scored the next four points to take a 15-11 lead. Nebraska still led by four until Texas State won four straight rallies to tie the set at 17-17. The set was still tied at 20-all before the Huskers won the final five rallies to close out the match. NU hit .375 in the third set and was led by six kills from Kubik and five kills on nine error-free swings from Sweet. Up Next:&nbsp;Nebraska will take on 12th-seeded Baylor on Sunday in an NCAA Regional Semifinal. Start time for the match has not been determined.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; Playing its first match in nearly three weeks, the Nebraska volleyball team showed little sign of rust in a dominant sweep of Texas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday afternoon in Omaha. The fifth-seeded Huskers (15-2) trailed in only one rally during the 25-18, 25-17, 25-20 victory. Nebraska hit .398 in the match, its highest attacking percentage of the season.&nbsp;With the win, Nebraska advanced to an NCAA Regional for the 36th time, an NCAA record. The Huskers will take on 12th-seeded Baylor on Sunday (time TBA). Madi Kubik&nbsp;paced the Huskers with a match-high 13 kills on a season-best .407 hitting percentage.&nbsp;Lauren Stivrins, who played only the first two sets, had 10 kills on .571 hitting, the eighth time in her postseason career she has hit over .500.&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;had nine kills on only 12 swings, as Nebraska's two starting middles combined for 19 kills on 26 swings and a .615 attack percentage.&nbsp;Jazz Sweet&nbsp;added eight kills on 20 error-free swings and&nbsp;Lexi Sun&nbsp;had seven kills and eight digs.&nbsp;Kenzie Knuckles&nbsp;led Nebraska with nine digs and a season-high-tying two aces, while&nbsp;Nicklin Hames&nbsp;dished out 43 assists while leading the Huskers to their highest hitting percentage of the season. Texas State, the nation's wins leader, ended its season with a 31-9 record. Tyeranee Scott and Janell Fitzgerald led the Bobcats with eight kills apiece. Nebraska held Texas State to a .185 hitting percentage. Set 1:&nbsp;Nebraska jumped out to a 5-2 lead on early kills from Kubik, Stivrins and Sun. Texas State answered with three straight points to tie the set. The Huskers used a 4-0 run to turn a 10-10 tie into a 14-10 lead to begin to pull away. Three more consecutive points gave Nebraska a 20-14 advantage and forced a Texas State timeout. Two straight Husker attack errors and an ace then pulled the Bobcats within three at 21-18 and forced a Nebraska timeout. But the Huskers scored the final four points out of the timeout to take the first set, 25-18. Stivrins led Nebraska with five kills on six error-free swings in the set, as the Huskers hit .323 and held Texas State to an .094 attack percentage. Set 2:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Huskers won the first five rallies of set two to force Texas State to take a quick timeout. Nebraska found the floor on six of its first eight swings to push the lead to 10-4. The Huskers continued to lead by at least five, stretching the score to 17-9 on three straight kills from Stivrins, which forced another Bobcat timeout. Nebraska's lead grew to nine twice before the Huskers closed out the eight-point set win on a Sweet kill. Nebraska had 19 kills and hit .500 in the second set. Caffey, Kubik and Stivrins each had five kills in the set. Set 3:&nbsp;Texas State won two of the first three rallies of set three to take its first lead of the match at 2-1. The Huskers quickly regained the lead with two straight points and never trailed again. Nebraska led 10-6 after a double-stuff block from Caffey and Sun before Texas State won three straight rallies to pull within one. But the Huskers scored the next four points to take a 15-11 lead. Nebraska still led by four until Texas State won four straight rallies to tie the set at 17-17. The set was still tied at 20-all before the Huskers won the final five rallies to close out the match. NU hit .375 in the third set and was led by six kills from Kubik and five kills on nine error-free swings from Sweet. Up Next:&nbsp;Nebraska will take on 12th-seeded Baylor on Sunday in an NCAA Regional Semifinal. Start time for the match has not been determined.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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