⚾| Legion Baseball Scoreboard - Sunday, July 12

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Legion Baseball Scoreboard - Sunday, July 12Alliance JRs 7, Scottsbluff 6Gering JRs 6, Ogallala 5Torrington SRs 12, Wheatland 2

⚾| Legion Baseball Recaps - Friday, July 10

Sidney pieced together a huge first inning for a 7-0 lead and never came close to relinquishing it Friday afternoon in a 16-4 win over Sheridan County.

After Sheridan County loaded the bases but failed to score to begin the ballgame Sidney scored four times in the bottom half on a set of walks, singles and an error to go ahead 5-0. Another error on a grounder let two more come in for the big lead.&nbsp; Of Sidney's 16 runs none scored on an extra-base hit.

Nolan Hofrock compiled three hits on a 3/4 afternoon and had three RBIs. Ethan Reichman had a couple of hits and two RBIs.&nbsp; Ty Stettner drove in three Sidney runs and Austin Wolfe scored twice.

Wolfe, Stettner and Hofrock combined for the win on the mound. The trio struck out nine Regulators and walked only one.&nbsp; Sheridan County had three hits.

Rapid City (Post 22) 14, Alliance JRs 0

Rapid City Post 22 held the Spartan JRs to one hit in the first game of Friday's doubleheader, a 14-0 victory.

Kadin Nelson needed just 64 pitches to complete his seven-inning shutout.&nbsp; He struck out nine and didn't walk a batter. Mario Garcia was the lone Spartan to register a hit.

Wyatt Anderson led Rapid City with five RBIs in a 3/3 afternoon. Hayden Holec plated four runs with the bat.

Alliance trailed 4-0, 7-0 and 13-0 after three complete innings.

Rapid City (Post 22) 9, Alliance JRs 8

Game two was competitive through the final play when Rapid City scored the winning run on a passed ball in the bottom of the eighth inning to break an 8-8 tie.

Alliance jumped out to a brief 2-0 lead to start the game with Kellon Muhr stealing second, third and home plate to go up 1-0 followed by an RBI single from Jakob Kallan.

Rapid City tied it 2-2 and Alliance answered in the second frame with Nic Wright scoring on a wild pitch for a 3-2 advantage.&nbsp; Wright reached on a walk and advanced to third on Muhr's double.

Rapid countered with a big second inning - scoring four times - leading 6-3 heading to the third. 

Alliance would tack on a run, then add two more in the fourth and finally tie the game with two in the seventh on Brantz Halouska's two-run single. The Spartans eventually sent it to extra innings but a pair of walks in the eighth and the two passed balls allowed the winning run to come across.

<h2>Fire-and-Ice Mechanical Scoreboard</h2>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Legion Baseball Recaps - Friday, July 10Sidney JRs 16, Sheridan County 4Sidney pieced together a huge first inning for a 7-0 lead and never came close to relinquishing it Friday afternoon in a 16-4 win over Sheridan County.After Sheridan County loaded the bases but failed to score to begin the ballgame Sidney scored four times in the bottom half on a set of walks, singles and an error to go ahead 5-0. Another error on a grounder let two more come in for the big lead.&nbsp; Of Sidney's 16 runs none scored on an extra-base hit.Nolan Hofrock compiled three hits on a 3/4 afternoon and had three RBIs. Ethan Reichman had a couple of hits and two RBIs.&nbsp; Ty Stettner drove in three Sidney runs and Austin Wolfe scored twice.Wolfe, Stettner and Hofrock combined for the win on the mound. The trio struck out nine Regulators and walked only one.&nbsp; Sheridan County had three hits.<figure>
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 </figure>Rapid City (Post 22) 14, Alliance JRs 0Rapid City Post 22 held the Spartan JRs to one hit in the first game of Friday's doubleheader, a 14-0 victory.Kadin Nelson needed just 64 pitches to complete his seven-inning shutout.&nbsp; He struck out nine and didn't walk a batter. Mario Garcia was the lone Spartan to register a hit.Wyatt Anderson led Rapid City with five RBIs in a 3/3 afternoon. Hayden Holec plated four runs with the bat.Alliance trailed 4-0, 7-0 and 13-0 after three complete innings.Rapid City (Post 22) 9, Alliance JRs 8Game two was competitive through the final play when Rapid City scored the winning run on a passed ball in the bottom of the eighth inning to break an 8-8 tie.Alliance jumped out to a brief 2-0 lead to start the game with Kellon Muhr stealing second, third and home plate to go up 1-0 followed by an RBI single from Jakob Kallan.Rapid City tied it 2-2 and Alliance answered in the second frame with Nic Wright scoring on a wild pitch for a 3-2 advantage.&nbsp; Wright reached on a walk and advanced to third on Muhr's double.Rapid countered with a big second inning - scoring four times - leading 6-3 heading to the third. Alliance would tack on a run, then add two more in the fourth and finally tie the game with two in the seventh on Brantz Halouska's two-run single. The Spartans eventually sent it to extra innings but a pair of walks in the eighth and the two passed balls allowed the winning run to come across.Other Scores:Torrington 7, Cheyenne (Post 6) 3Wheatland 16, Cheyenne (Post 6) 6

Western Nebraska Community College's Cory Fehringer has resigned from his position of head men's basketball coach, effective immediately, according to WNCC Athletic Director Ryan Burgner.&nbsp;

"We appreciate Cory's commitment and dedication to the Cougars Men's Basketball program," Burgner said. "He is one of the great young coaches in the country and his presence in Cougar Palace and our community will be missed."

Fehringer took over the men's basketball program in the summer of 2016. In four seasons, he amassed a record of 91-39, and led the Cougars to the Region IX title in 2018, the program's first since 2001. Since 2016, nine players under Fehringer have been named to the All-Region honor list. He coached one All-American, Vinnie Shahid, who was named to the All-American Second Team in 2018.

Current assistant coach Billy Engel will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-2021 season, until the position can be permanently filled. With restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the job search will be delayed until a thorough, nation-wide search can be conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Courtesy: WNCCWestern Nebraska Community College's Cory Fehringer has resigned from his position of head men's basketball coach, effective immediately, according to WNCC Athletic Director Ryan Burgner.&nbsp; "We appreciate Cory's commitment and dedication to the Cougars Men's Basketball program," Burgner said. "He is one of the great young coaches in the country and his presence in Cougar Palace and our community will be missed." Fehringer took over the men's basketball program in the summer of 2016. In four seasons, he amassed a record of 91-39, and led the Cougars to the Region IX title in 2018, the program's first since 2001. Since 2016, nine players under Fehringer have been named to the All-Region honor list. He coached one All-American, Vinnie Shahid, who was named to the All-American Second Team in 2018. Current assistant coach Billy Engel will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-2021 season, until the position can be permanently filled. With restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the job search will be delayed until a thorough, nation-wide search can be conducted.&nbsp;&nbsp;

WNCC men's basketball coach resigns

⚾| Legion Baseball Recaps - Thursday, July 9

Alliance SRs 6, Chappell (Buckley) 3

Alliance trailed 2-0 but rallied and opened it up with a big sixth inning to beat Chappell Thursday 6-3.

Alliance began the top of the sixth trailing 3-2 and made its winning comeback with two outs after the first two hitters failed to reach.&nbsp; Drew Romick doubled in a run to tie the game and Collin Schrawyer gave Alliance its first lead with an RBI single, 4-3. Joel Baker stepped in next and singled in another run for a 5-3 advantage.

Brantz Halouska pitched the first three innings for Alliance and gave up just one earned run.&nbsp; Chase King finished the final four frames and didn't allow Chappell to cross the plate.

Dillon Harshman threw all seven innings for Chappell.&nbsp; He allowed ten hits and all six Alliance runs were earned.

Chappell (Buckley) 8, Alliance SRs 7

Chappell wasted no time racing out to a big lead in game two of Thursday's doubleheader but had to hold off the Spartans mid-game rally to win.

The Bombers scored four in the first to go up 4-2, and four more in the second for an 8-2 lead. The big hit early came when Caleb Deaver tripled in two runs for a 3-2 advantage in the first. After a single and two walks to begin the second Sam Uyemura gave the Bombers a 5-2 lead with an RBI single. A two-run error and sac fly allowed Buckley to build its 8-2 lead.

Alliance roared back in the top of the fifth.&nbsp; Down six runs the Spartans rallied with two outs.&nbsp; After a pair of singles, Alliance scored twice on passed balls to make it 8-4.&nbsp; Following another walk, Kirk Sanders and Trevor DuBray scored on a passed ball to cut the lead to 8-6.&nbsp; 

In the final inning JJ Garza led off with a triple and scored on a one-out grounder to cut the lead to 8-7, but a line-out then ended the game.

Alliance moves to 15-9 after Thursday's games.&nbsp; Chappell is 13-7.

Gering continued to tack on runs inning after inning and pulled away to beat rival Scottsbluff 6-4 Thursday.

Gering took a 2-1 lead after the first inning and went into the third tied 3-3 with the Zephyrs.&nbsp; Gering added a single run in each of the next three innings to end up on top for good.

Errors really hurt the Scottsbluff cause.&nbsp; Only one of Gering's six runs was earned as the Zephyrs committed five miscues.

Riley Schanaman pitched nearly a complete game for the win.&nbsp; He allowed seven hits, only two earned runs and struck out seven Z's.&nbsp;

Tate Carson had a two-hit night with two RBIs to lead the Scottsbluff bats.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Quinton Janicek had two hits and an RBI on the Gering side.

Gering improves to 9-7.&nbsp; Scottsbluff drops to 7-10.

<h2>Fire-and-Ice Mechanical Scoreboard</h2>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Legion Baseball Recaps - Thursday, July 9Alliance SRs 6, Chappell (Buckley) 3Alliance trailed 2-0 but rallied and opened it up with a big sixth inning to beat Chappell Thursday 6-3.Alliance began the top of the sixth trailing 3-2 and made its winning comeback with two outs after the first two hitters failed to reach.&nbsp; Drew Romick doubled in a run to tie the game and Collin Schrawyer gave Alliance its first lead with an RBI single, 4-3. Joel Baker stepped in next and singled in another run for a 5-3 advantage.Brantz Halouska pitched the first three innings for Alliance and gave up just one earned run.&nbsp; Chase King finished the final four frames and didn't allow Chappell to cross the plate.Dillon Harshman threw all seven innings for Chappell.&nbsp; He allowed ten hits and all six Alliance runs were earned.<figure>
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 </figure>Chappell (Buckley) 8, Alliance SRs 7Chappell wasted no time racing out to a big lead in game two of Thursday's doubleheader but had to hold off the Spartans mid-game rally to win.The Bombers scored four in the first to go up 4-2, and four more in the second for an 8-2 lead. The big hit early came when Caleb Deaver tripled in two runs for a 3-2 advantage in the first. After a single and two walks to begin the second Sam Uyemura gave the Bombers a 5-2 lead with an RBI single. A two-run error and sac fly allowed Buckley to build its 8-2 lead.Alliance roared back in the top of the fifth.&nbsp; Down six runs the Spartans rallied with two outs.&nbsp; After a pair of singles, Alliance scored twice on passed balls to make it 8-4.&nbsp; Following another walk, Kirk Sanders and Trevor DuBray scored on a passed ball to cut the lead to 8-6.&nbsp; In the final inning JJ Garza led off with a triple and scored on a one-out grounder to cut the lead to 8-7, but a line-out then ended the game.Alliance moves to 15-9 after Thursday's games.&nbsp; Chappell is 13-7.Gering SRs 6, Scottsbluff 4Gering continued to tack on runs inning after inning and pulled away to beat rival Scottsbluff 6-4 Thursday.Gering took a 2-1 lead after the first inning and went into the third tied 3-3 with the Zephyrs.&nbsp; Gering added a single run in each of the next three innings to end up on top for good.Errors really hurt the Scottsbluff cause.&nbsp; Only one of Gering's six runs was earned as the Zephyrs committed five miscues.Riley Schanaman pitched nearly a complete game for the win.&nbsp; He allowed seven hits, only two earned runs and struck out seven Z's.&nbsp;Tate Carson had a two-hit night with two RBIs to lead the Scottsbluff bats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinton Janicek had two hits and an RBI on the Gering side.Gering improves to 9-7.&nbsp; Scottsbluff drops to 7-10.More Scores Thursday:Gering JRs 6, Scottsbluff 3Ogallala JRs 6, Imperial 0

The Big Ten Conference is limiting fall sports to only conference games.&nbsp; 

The announcement came on Thursday afternoon and means three of Nebraska's football games have been canceled, leaving nine games on the schedule to play.&nbsp; Over the next several weeks I imagine we will hear more about how the conference plans to fill the newly-open weeks by shuffling game dates, or adding conference opponents to those open slots.

Nebraska has already removed games against Central Michigan, Cincinnati and South Dakota State from its official schedule on the team's website. The season opener is against Purdue on September 5, with the next game scheduled against Northwestern October 3.

Other exciting non-con match-ups that will no longer happen this fall as of today due to the announcement: Ohio State at Oregon, Michigan vs. Washington, Wisconsin vs Notre Dame, Michigan State vs. Miami, FL, and Penn State vs. Virginia Tech.

Here is the official statement from the Big Ten:

&nbsp;We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials, and others associated with our sports programs and campuses remain our number one priority. To that end, the Big Ten Conference announced today that if the Conference is able to participate in fall sports (men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball) based on medical advice, it will move to Conference-only schedules in those sports. Details for these sports will be released at a later date, while decisions on sports not listed above will continue to be evaluated. By limiting competition to other Big Ten institutions, the Conference will have the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations throughout the season and make quick decisions in real-time based on the most&nbsp;current evolving medical advice and the fluid nature of the pandemic. This decision was made following&nbsp;many&nbsp;thoughtful conversations over several months between the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Directors of Athletics, Conference Office staff, and medical experts including the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee. In addition, the Conference announced that summer athletic activities will continue to be voluntary in all sports currently permitted to engage in such activities. Furthermore, Big Ten student-athletes who choose not to participate in intercollegiate athletics at any time during the summer and/or the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarship honored by their institution and will remain in good standing with their team.&nbsp; While Big Ten member institutions continue to rely on the most up-to-date medical information to establish the best protocols for voluntary workouts on their campuses, in compliance with local and state regulations, the Conference is working with the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee to finalize Conference-wide protocols. As we continue to focus on how to play this season in a safe and responsible way, based on the best advice of medical experts, we are also prepared not to play in order to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes should the circumstances so dictate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorThe Big Ten Conference is limiting fall sports to only conference games.&nbsp; The announcement came on Thursday afternoon and means three of Nebraska's football games have been canceled, leaving nine games on the schedule to play.&nbsp; Over the next several weeks I imagine we will hear more about how the conference plans to fill the newly-open weeks by shuffling game dates, or adding conference opponents to those open slots.Nebraska has already removed games against Central Michigan, Cincinnati and South Dakota State from its official schedule on the team's website. The season opener is against Purdue on September 5, with the next game scheduled against Northwestern October 3.Other exciting non-con match-ups that will no longer happen this fall as of today due to the announcement: Ohio State at Oregon, Michigan vs. Washington, Wisconsin vs Notre Dame, Michigan State vs. Miami, FL, and Penn State vs. Virginia Tech.Here is the official statement from the Big Ten:&nbsp;We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials, and others associated with our sports programs and campuses remain our number one priority. To that end, the Big Ten Conference announced today that if the Conference is able to participate in fall sports (men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball) based on medical advice, it will move to Conference-only schedules in those sports. Details for these sports will be released at a later date, while decisions on sports not listed above will continue to be evaluated. By limiting competition to other Big Ten institutions, the Conference will have the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations throughout the season and make quick decisions in real-time based on the most&nbsp;current evolving medical advice and the fluid nature of the pandemic. This decision was made following&nbsp;many&nbsp;thoughtful conversations over several months between the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Directors of Athletics, Conference Office staff, and medical experts including the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee. In addition, the Conference announced that summer athletic activities will continue to be voluntary in all sports currently permitted to engage in such activities. Furthermore, Big Ten student-athletes who choose not to participate in intercollegiate athletics at any time during the summer and/or the 2020-21 academic year due to concerns about COVID-19 will continue to have their scholarship honored by their institution and will remain in good standing with their team.&nbsp; While Big Ten member institutions continue to rely on the most up-to-date medical information to establish the best protocols for voluntary workouts on their campuses, in compliance with local and state regulations, the Conference is working with the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee to finalize Conference-wide protocols. As we continue to focus on how to play this season in a safe and responsible way, based on the best advice of medical experts, we are also prepared not to play in order to ensure the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes should the circumstances so dictate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Three Husker football games canceled as Big Ten limits fall sports to conference-only games

Alliance SRs 8, Rapid City Expos 1

Alliance sparked the scoring in the first inning with three runs and never trailed in a win over Rapid City Post 22 on Wednesday.&nbsp; The first four Alliance hitters reached base via hits including Caeson Clarke's RBI single for a 2-0 lead.&nbsp; Alliance added three more runs in the third inning to go up 6-0 on Trevor DuBray's RBI double followed by a two-run double from&nbsp; EJ Gomez. Gomez finished the day with three RBIs.&nbsp; He, Kirk Sanders, JJ Garza and Chase King all had multi-hit games.

Chance Crowe got the pitching victory on the mound going all seven innings and striking out three while allowing just one run, which was unearned.&nbsp; Rapid City amassed just five hits on the day.

Alliance SRs 10, Rapid City Expos 2

Alliance swept the doubleheader with a 10-2 victory Wednesday night with an emphatic fourth inning at the plate.&nbsp; The Spartans scored seven times to turn a 2-0 lead into a 9-0 blowout.

Mario Garza and Jakob Callan both had three RBIs to power the Alliance bats.&nbsp; Collin Schrawyer was 2/3 with two runs scored and two RBIs.

JJ Garza worked the hill and threw all five innings of the run-shortened contest.&nbsp; Garza struck out five while walking just one batter.&nbsp; He gave up six hits.

Following the doubleheader Alliance is now 14-8 for the summer.&nbsp; The Expos drop to 11-6.

Chadron scored four runs in the first inning and defeated Gering 5-0 with just three hits in the contest.&nbsp; Walks were a big part of the early scoring with all four Chadron runs coming in with two outs.&nbsp; Jordan Bissonette singled in the first run then a wild pitch and walk made it 3-0.&nbsp; Noah Brown stole home to make it 4-0.

Shane Frye pitched the five-inning complete game.&nbsp; He allowed seven Gering hits and struck out five while not walking anyone.

Each team recorded five hits but it was Gering who cashed them in for a 4-0 victory Wednesday over Chadron in SRs Legion ball.

Scoreless through three innings Gering plated two in the fourth and two more in the fifth for a 4-0 lead.&nbsp; Riley Hoke tripled in a run after Gering had just scored on an error to go up 2-0.&nbsp; Riley Schanaman singled home the next two runs in the fifth.

Cobie Bila led Chadron's offense with two hits.&nbsp; Xander Provance tripled.

Anthony Walker pitched a complete game for Gering.&nbsp; He struck out 10 Chadron batters and walked just three.

Blake Olson had a relatively strong five innings on the mound for Chadron.&nbsp; He allowed just four hits and only two of Gering's four runs were earned.&nbsp; Olson struck out three and didn't walk a hitter.&nbsp; Trevor Berry pitched the final two frames and allowed just one hit.

Runs came flying by home plate in every inning of a high-scoring Bridgeport win over Sheridan County 11-7.

The teams were tied 2-2 after one frame, and 6-6 after the second inning.&nbsp; Bridgeport took an 8-6 lead after three and went up 11-6 before stopping Sheridan County's final push in the bottom of the fourth.

With two on Sheridan County scored on a passed ball to bring the Regulators within four runs, but a runner was caught trying to steal home for the second out. An error kept the game alive but a strikeout followed to end it.

Curtis Rittgarn was 2/3 with two RBIs for the Regulators.&nbsp; Jase Freeseman was the only other Sheridan County batter to reach via a hit, but the Regs took advantage of six walks and four Bridgeport errors.

Bridgeport saw KJ Bush go 2/2 at the plate with two RBIs.&nbsp; Scout Gamble also drove in two and scored twice.&nbsp; The Bombers drew 11 walks.

Sheridan County picked up four runs early and led throughout to split with Bridgeport, 6-3.

Leading 1-0 in the second inning a hit-batter made it 2-0 Sheridan County.&nbsp; Tucker Schott singled to left field and drove in two runs for a 4-0 lead.&nbsp; Larry Lofton doubled in a run to slice the lead to 4-2 in the fourth. A Regulator error cut it to 4-3. Harley Bayne quickly responded with an RBI single to make it 5-3 and the final tally came across an inning later on a wild pitch.

Both teams amassed 10 hits. Tegan Snyder was 3/4 to pace Sheridan County. Scout Gamble and Alex Barnette each had a pair of Bridgeport hits.

Jake Wallesen pitched all six innings for Bridgeport. He struck out 10 and walked three.

 Tyler Johnson countered with five innings in the Sheridan County start. He struck out four and walked two while allowing eight hits.&nbsp; Jace Freeseman finished the final two innings and allowed only two hits.

Scottsbluff SRs 14, Chappell (Buckley) 10

Rapid City Post 320 12, Scottsbluff SRs 8

<h2>Fire-and-Ice Mechanical Scoreboard</h2>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Legion Baseball Wednesday, July 8Alliance SRs 8, Rapid City Expos 1Alliance sparked the scoring in the first inning with three runs and never trailed in a win over Rapid City Post 22 on Wednesday.&nbsp; The first four Alliance hitters reached base via hits including Caeson Clarke's RBI single for a 2-0 lead.&nbsp; Alliance added three more runs in the third inning to go up 6-0 on Trevor DuBray's RBI double followed by a two-run double from&nbsp; EJ Gomez. Gomez finished the day with three RBIs.&nbsp; He, Kirk Sanders, JJ Garza and Chase King all had multi-hit games.Chance Crowe got the pitching victory on the mound going all seven innings and striking out three while allowing just one run, which was unearned.&nbsp; Rapid City amassed just five hits on the day.<figure>
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 </figure>Alliance SRs 10, Rapid City Expos 2Alliance swept the doubleheader with a 10-2 victory Wednesday night with an emphatic fourth inning at the plate.&nbsp; The Spartans scored seven times to turn a 2-0 lead into a 9-0 blowout.Mario Garza and Jakob Callan both had three RBIs to power the Alliance bats.&nbsp; Collin Schrawyer was 2/3 with two runs scored and two RBIs.JJ Garza worked the hill and threw all five innings of the run-shortened contest.&nbsp; Garza struck out five while walking just one batter.&nbsp; He gave up six hits.Following the doubleheader Alliance is now 14-8 for the summer.&nbsp; The Expos drop to 11-6.Chadron JRs 5, Gering 0Chadron scored four runs in the first inning and defeated Gering 5-0 with just three hits in the contest.&nbsp; Walks were a big part of the early scoring with all four Chadron runs coming in with two outs.&nbsp; Jordan Bissonette singled in the first run then a wild pitch and walk made it 3-0.&nbsp; Noah Brown stole home to make it 4-0.Shane Frye pitched the five-inning complete game.&nbsp; He allowed seven Gering hits and struck out five while not walking anyone.Gering SRs 4, Chadron 0Each team recorded five hits but it was Gering who cashed them in for a 4-0 victory Wednesday over Chadron in SRs Legion ball.Scoreless through three innings Gering plated two in the fourth and two more in the fifth for a 4-0 lead.&nbsp; Riley Hoke tripled in a run after Gering had just scored on an error to go up 2-0.&nbsp; Riley Schanaman singled home the next two runs in the fifth.Cobie Bila led Chadron's offense with two hits.&nbsp; Xander Provance tripled.Anthony Walker pitched a complete game for Gering.&nbsp; He struck out 10 Chadron batters and walked just three.Blake Olson had a relatively strong five innings on the mound for Chadron.&nbsp; He allowed just four hits and only two of Gering's four runs were earned.&nbsp; Olson struck out three and didn't walk a hitter.&nbsp; Trevor Berry pitched the final two frames and allowed just one hit.<figure>
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 </figure> Bridgeport 11, Sheridan County 7Runs came flying by home plate in every inning of a high-scoring Bridgeport win over Sheridan County 11-7.The teams were tied 2-2 after one frame, and 6-6 after the second inning.&nbsp; Bridgeport took an 8-6 lead after three and went up 11-6 before stopping Sheridan County's final push in the bottom of the fourth.With two on Sheridan County scored on a passed ball to bring the Regulators within four runs, but a runner was caught trying to steal home for the second out. An error kept the game alive but a strikeout followed to end it.Curtis Rittgarn was 2/3 with two RBIs for the Regulators.&nbsp; Jase Freeseman was the only other Sheridan County batter to reach via a hit, but the Regs took advantage of six walks and four Bridgeport errors.Bridgeport saw KJ Bush go 2/2 at the plate with two RBIs.&nbsp; Scout Gamble also drove in two and scored twice.&nbsp; The Bombers drew 11 walks.Sheridan County 6, Bridgeport 3Sheridan County picked up four runs early and led throughout to split with Bridgeport, 6-3.Leading 1-0 in the second inning a hit-batter made it 2-0 Sheridan County.&nbsp; Tucker Schott singled to left field and drove in two runs for a 4-0 lead.&nbsp; Larry Lofton doubled in a run to slice the lead to 4-2 in the fourth. A Regulator error cut it to 4-3. Harley Bayne quickly responded with an RBI single to make it 5-3 and the final tally came across an inning later on a wild pitch.Both teams amassed 10 hits. Tegan Snyder was 3/4 to pace Sheridan County. Scout Gamble and Alex Barnette each had a pair of Bridgeport hits.Jake Wallesen pitched all six innings for Bridgeport. He struck out 10 and walked three. Tyler Johnson countered with five innings in the Sheridan County start. He struck out four and walked two while allowing eight hits.&nbsp; Jace Freeseman finished the final two innings and allowed only two hits.More scores from Wednesday:Torrington 9, Cheyenne 4Torrington 11, Cheyenne 1Scottsbluff SRs 14, Chappell (Buckley) 10Rapid City Post 320 12, Scottsbluff SRs 8

⚾| Legion Baseball Scoreboard & Recaps - Alliance sweeps Rapid City, Chadron-Gering trade shutouts

North Platte built a 3-0 lead in the second inning and held Alliance to six hits in a 7-1 win Monday.

The Spartans defense committed four errors, leading to a pair of unearned runs.&nbsp; Kirk Sanders and Jakob Callan each pitched four innings for Alliance combining to give up 10 hits but walk just four.

Collins Schrawyer had two hits but Alliance was not able to drive in any runs with the bats, leaving seven men on base.

Gering had the game won before Wheatland had a chance to bat taking a 10-0 lead into the bottom of the first inning.&nbsp; Gering led 17-1 after two innings and the game was called after the fourth.

The hitting stars were everywhere for Gering: Dalton Wiese went 4/5 with four RBIs.&nbsp; Chris Bliss drove in four runs. Tristan Strauch was 3/3 with three runs scored and Keegan Shifflet drove in two runs and had two hits.

Ryan Johnston pitched all four innings and allowed seven hits.&nbsp; Only one of Wheatland's five runs was earned.

Gering SRs 15, Buckley (Chappell) 7

An eight-run bottom of the sixth won it for Gering 15-7, busting open a tie game.&nbsp; Five walks, three Chappell errors and three singles led the outpouring of offense in the final frame.

The teams combined for eleven errors in the game, six for the Bombers and five on Gering's side.

Riley Gaudreault went 2/4 with four RBIs for Gering.&nbsp; Jarrod Beamon drove in a pair of runs.

Corbin Murphy had three RBIs for Chappell including a pair of doubles.

By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Legion Baseball MondayNorth Platte SRs 7, Alliance 1North Platte built a 3-0 lead in the second inning and held Alliance to six hits in a 7-1 win Monday.The Spartans defense committed four errors, leading to a pair of unearned runs.&nbsp; Kirk Sanders and Jakob Callan each pitched four innings for Alliance combining to give up 10 hits but walk just four.Collins Schrawyer had two hits but Alliance was not able to drive in any runs with the bats, leaving seven men on base.The Spartans drop to 11-8.Gering JRs 20, Wheatland, WY 5Gering had the game won before Wheatland had a chance to bat taking a 10-0 lead into the bottom of the first inning.&nbsp; Gering led 17-1 after two innings and the game was called after the fourth.The hitting stars were everywhere for Gering: Dalton Wiese went 4/5 with four RBIs.&nbsp; Chris Bliss drove in four runs. Tristan Strauch was 3/3 with three runs scored and Keegan Shifflet drove in two runs and had two hits.Ryan Johnston pitched all four innings and allowed seven hits.&nbsp; Only one of Wheatland's five runs was earned.Gering is 5-5 this summer.Gering SRs 15, Buckley (Chappell) 7An eight-run bottom of the sixth won it for Gering 15-7, busting open a tie game.&nbsp; Five walks, three Chappell errors and three singles led the outpouring of offense in the final frame.The teams combined for eleven errors in the game, six for the Bombers and five on Gering's side.Riley Gaudreault went 2/4 with four RBIs for Gering.&nbsp; Jarrod Beamon drove in a pair of runs.Corbin Murphy had three RBIs for Chappell including a pair of doubles.Gering improves to 7-6.

⚾| Legion Baseball Monday - Gering JRs explode on the scoreboard

Alliance and Scottsbluff matched each other to the very end when Alliance held off a rally to win 8-7 Sunday.

Down 1-0, Alliance scored four in the third inning only to see Scottsbluff answer with two runs to make it 4-3 Spartans.&nbsp; Alliance plated two more in the seventh for a 6-3 lead but Scottsbluff once again came back in the bottom half with three runs to tie it 6-6.&nbsp; Alliance shot back ahead 8-6 in the top of the ninth and held Scottsbluff's rally to a run to preserve the close win.

The teams combined for 28 hits.&nbsp; Vic Hinojosa paced the Spartans with a 3/4 game and three RBIs.&nbsp; Caeson Clarke had three hits and an RBI.&nbsp; Creighton Dike was 3/4 and drove in two for Scottsbluff.

Brush continued to tack on runs throughout and held Alliance to just three hits in an 8-1 win Sunday.

Beet Diggers pitcher Jando Maltos Garcia threw seven innings and struck out a dozen Spartans.&nbsp; He was strong at the plate as well, notching a pair of hits and leading Brush with three RBIs.

Scottsbluff SRs 9, Buckley (Chappell) 1

Four errors pushed the Zephyrs to an easy win over the Bombers Sunday 9-1.&nbsp; 

Logan Kerr started on the mound for Chappell but lasted just two innings.&nbsp; He gave up six runs, none earned, and allowed only two hits.

Scottsbluff scored in the opening inning then added five more in the second to take a 6-1 lead. Jerod Balthazor had a pair of hits and drove in four runs.&nbsp; Creighton Dike brought in three runs with the bat.&nbsp; Chris Snelling had a 2/3 day at the plate.

Dike and Balthazor combined on the mound for the win.&nbsp; Dike got the start and limited Chappell to one hit in two innings.&nbsp; Balthazor took over and gave up just three hits.

Brush, CO 10, Buckley (Chappell) SRs 1

Wheatland, WY SRs 19, Douglas, WY 18

Douglas, WY SRs 16, Wheatland, WY 13

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorAlliance SRs 8, Scottsbluff 7Alliance and Scottsbluff matched each other to the very end when Alliance held off a rally to win 8-7 Sunday.Down 1-0, Alliance scored four in the third inning only to see Scottsbluff answer with two runs to make it 4-3 Spartans.&nbsp; Alliance plated two more in the seventh for a 6-3 lead but Scottsbluff once again came back in the bottom half with three runs to tie it 6-6.&nbsp; Alliance shot back ahead 8-6 in the top of the ninth and held Scottsbluff's rally to a run to preserve the close win.The teams combined for 28 hits.&nbsp; Vic Hinojosa paced the Spartans with a 3/4 game and three RBIs.&nbsp; Caeson Clarke had three hits and an RBI.&nbsp; Creighton Dike was 3/4 and drove in two for Scottsbluff.Brush, CO 8, Alliance SRs 1Brush continued to tack on runs throughout and held Alliance to just three hits in an 8-1 win Sunday.Beet Diggers pitcher Jando Maltos Garcia threw seven innings and struck out a dozen Spartans.&nbsp; He was strong at the plate as well, notching a pair of hits and leading Brush with three RBIs.Scottsbluff SRs 9, Buckley (Chappell) 1Four errors pushed the Zephyrs to an easy win over the Bombers Sunday 9-1.&nbsp; Logan Kerr started on the mound for Chappell but lasted just two innings.&nbsp; He gave up six runs, none earned, and allowed only two hits.Scottsbluff scored in the opening inning then added five more in the second to take a 6-1 lead. Jerod Balthazor had a pair of hits and drove in four runs.&nbsp; Creighton Dike brought in three runs with the bat.&nbsp; Chris Snelling had a 2/3 day at the plate.Dike and Balthazor combined on the mound for the win.&nbsp; Dike got the start and limited Chappell to one hit in two innings.&nbsp; Balthazor took over and gave up just three hits.More Sunday Scores:Brush, CO 10, Buckley (Chappell) SRs 1North Platte SRs 3, Columbus 2North Platte SRs 10, Columbus 5Wheatland, WY SRs 19, Douglas, WY 18Douglas, WY SRs 16, Wheatland, WY 13

⚾| Legion Baseball Sunday, July 5 Game Recaps

Sheridan County JRs 7, Alliance 10

Alliance led 8-4 after two innings and held off Sheridan County's fifth inning rally to win 10-7 Thursday night.

Mario Garcia drove in four Alliance runs on his 2/4 night.&nbsp; Eli Blanco had three of the Spartans 12 hits.

Sheridan County was led by Harley Bayne at the plate with his 3/4 night and two RBIs.

Alliance improves to 9-4 while Sheridan County slips to 5-5 this summer.

Chadron started the extended holiday weekend with a spark in the final inning to walk-off the Scottsbluff JRs 5-4.&nbsp; After being hit by a pitch and with two outs, Jordan Bissonette stole second base and later scored on a single by Trey Williamson to win the game.

Scottsbluff had built a 3-0 lead in the third inning and kept Chadron scoreless until the Nationals plated their first run in the fifth.&nbsp; The Nationals took a brief 4-3 lead with three runs in the sixth but allowed Scottsbluff to even it up in the top of the final inning before the comeback win.

Shane Frye limited Scottsbluff to only two hits in the game and struck out 13 in his complete seven-inning performance.

Seth Gaswick went 2/2 and drove in two Chadron runs.

KJ Hartline and Jerod Balthazor teamed up on the hill to limit Chadron to only three hits in Scottsbluff's 8-0 win Thursday night.&nbsp; Hartline got the start and went four innings, allowing two hits and striking out five.&nbsp; Balthazor pitched the final inning and struck out two.

The Zephyrs put some distance between the teams early in the first inning with a five-spot, all coming with two outs.&nbsp; A Chadron error led to the first run, a hit-by-pitch made it 2-0, the third run came in on a wild pitch and Chris Snelling iced the cake with a two-run single for a 5-0 lead.

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorSheridan County JRs 7, Alliance 10Alliance led 8-4 after two innings and held off Sheridan County's fifth inning rally to win 10-7 Thursday night.Mario Garcia drove in four Alliance runs on his 2/4 night.&nbsp; Eli Blanco had three of the Spartans 12 hits.Sheridan County was led by Harley Bayne at the plate with his 3/4 night and two RBIs.Alliance improves to 9-4 while Sheridan County slips to 5-5 this summer.Scottsbluff JRs vs ChadronChadron started the extended holiday weekend with a spark in the final inning to walk-off the Scottsbluff JRs 5-4.&nbsp; After being hit by a pitch and with two outs, Jordan Bissonette stole second base and later scored on a single by Trey Williamson to win the game.Scottsbluff had built a 3-0 lead in the third inning and kept Chadron scoreless until the Nationals plated their first run in the fifth.&nbsp; The Nationals took a brief 4-3 lead with three runs in the sixth but allowed Scottsbluff to even it up in the top of the final inning before the comeback win.Shane Frye limited Scottsbluff to only two hits in the game and struck out 13 in his complete seven-inning performance.Seth Gaswick went 2/2 and drove in two Chadron runs.Scottsbluff SRs 8, Chadron 0KJ Hartline and Jerod Balthazor teamed up on the hill to limit Chadron to only three hits in Scottsbluff's 8-0 win Thursday night.&nbsp; Hartline got the start and went four innings, allowing two hits and striking out five.&nbsp; Balthazor pitched the final inning and struck out two.The Zephyrs put some distance between the teams early in the first inning with a five-spot, all coming with two outs.&nbsp; A Chadron error led to the first run, a hit-by-pitch made it 2-0, the third run came in on a wild pitch and Chris Snelling iced the cake with a two-run single for a 5-0 lead.Scottsbluff is 3-7, Chadron dips to 4-4.

⚾| Friday Night Legion Baseball Scoreboard & Recaps

The RMAC released an official statement late Thursday afternoon on its timeline to make decisions on the future of fall sports seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.

&nbsp;"The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Presidents Council has set&nbsp;July 17th&nbsp;to be the date by which decisions will be made concerning any COVID-19 related modifications to the RMAC’s Fall sports schedule. This date has been selected in consideration of the evolving landscape of knowledge and local, state and national guidelines related to COVID-19 as well as the desire to provide clarity to our student athletes as far in advance of the start of the fall semester as possible."

So, two weeks from Friday (July 3) Chadron State fans could know if the Eagles will kickoff the football season at home on September 5.&nbsp; Options on how fall schedules could change haven't been released publicly.&nbsp; Once the conference makes its decision it's not known if it will be released to the public that day, but it presumably will be, if not very soon after.

Cross country, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball are also played in the fall and could have their schedules altered if league officials and school administration across the conference determine it's a safety risk to compete as normal.

We will continue to monitor the situation and let fans know as soon as we do as to what the status of the CSC fall seasons will be.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorThe RMAC released an official statement late Thursday afternoon on its timeline to make decisions on the future of fall sports seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.The statement reads:&nbsp;"The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Presidents Council has set&nbsp;July 17th&nbsp;to be the date by which decisions will be made concerning any COVID-19 related modifications to the RMAC’s Fall sports schedule. This date has been selected in consideration of the evolving landscape of knowledge and local, state and national guidelines related to COVID-19 as well as the desire to provide clarity to our student athletes as far in advance of the start of the fall semester as possible."So, two weeks from Friday (July 3) Chadron State fans could know if the Eagles will kickoff the football season at home on September 5.&nbsp; Options on how fall schedules could change haven't been released publicly.&nbsp; Once the conference makes its decision it's not known if it will be released to the public that day, but it presumably will be, if not very soon after.Cross country, men's and women's soccer, and volleyball are also played in the fall and could have their schedules altered if league officials and school administration across the conference determine it's a safety risk to compete as normal.We will continue to monitor the situation and let fans know as soon as we do as to what the status of the CSC fall seasons will be.

RMAC sets July 17 deadline for decision on fall sports schedules

⚾| Alliance wins another wild one with 16 runs Wednesday; Legion recaps &amp; scores

Alliance JRs 16, Sheridan County 12

The bats got going early for both teams
in the first inning with Alliance taking an 8-4 lead after one frame.&nbsp; Alliance got singles from the first five
hitters to step up and a couple of doubles helped bring runs home in the
first. Sheridan County clawed back to within
10-8 in the fourth, but Alliance added five runs to go up 15-8 the next inning
and stay in front for good.

Leading the Alliance offense was Kellon Muhr who had a perfect 3/3 night with two RBIs and three runs scored.&nbsp; Mario Garcia had three hits.&nbsp; Five Spartans drove in two runs.

Sheridan County's Jace Freeseman paced the Regulator offense with three hits including a triple and Harley Bayne tabbed three RBIs.

The Regulators record slips to 6-5. Alliance is now 8-4.

The Sidney Juniors clipped Gering 6-5 withstanding a Gering comeback in the final inning.&nbsp; Trailing 6-3 in the seventh Gering drew a
walk, got to within 6-4 on an RBI triple, which was followed by an RBI double that made
it 6-5.&nbsp; With traffic still on the bases
Sidney wriggled off the hook on a grounder to end it.

Sidney's Micah Schneider was excellent on the mound with five innings of no-hit ball, but gave up two earned runs and walked five.&nbsp; Gering was able to scratch three runs off Sawyer Dickman before Ben Hashman came on to finish the final two outs.

Keagan Shifflet went the distance for Gering allowing ten hits in seven innings.&nbsp; The defense behind him had some struggles, giving up six errors.&nbsp; Fortunately, only one unearned run scored to keep Gering in the game.

Jacob Dowse led Sidney with two RBIs and Schneider had a 3/3 night at the dish with a run scored.

Gering's Ryan Johnston led the offense with a pair of RBIs.

Torrington, WY 16, Wheatland, WY 15

By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Alliance wins another wild one with 16 runs Wednesday; Legion recaps &amp; scoresAlliance JRs 16, Sheridan County 12The bats got going early for both teams
in the first inning with Alliance taking an 8-4 lead after one frame.&nbsp; Alliance got singles from the first five
hitters to step up and a couple of doubles helped bring runs home in the
first. Sheridan County clawed back to within
10-8 in the fourth, but Alliance added five runs to go up 15-8 the next inning
and stay in front for good.Leading the Alliance offense was Kellon Muhr who had a perfect 3/3 night with two RBIs and three runs scored.&nbsp; Mario Garcia had three hits.&nbsp; Five Spartans drove in two runs.Sheridan County's Jace Freeseman paced the Regulator offense with three hits including a triple and Harley Bayne tabbed three RBIs.The Regulators record slips to 6-5. Alliance is now 8-4.Sidney JRs 6, Gering 5The Sidney Juniors clipped Gering 6-5 withstanding a Gering comeback in the final inning.&nbsp; Trailing 6-3 in the seventh Gering drew a
walk, got to within 6-4 on an RBI triple, which was followed by an RBI double that made
it 6-5.&nbsp; With traffic still on the bases
Sidney wriggled off the hook on a grounder to end it.Sidney's Micah Schneider was excellent on the mound with five innings of no-hit ball, but gave up two earned runs and walked five.&nbsp; Gering was able to scratch three runs off Sawyer Dickman before Ben Hashman came on to finish the final two outs.Keagan Shifflet went the distance for Gering allowing ten hits in seven innings.&nbsp; The defense behind him had some struggles, giving up six errors.&nbsp; Fortunately, only one unearned run scored to keep Gering in the game.Jacob Dowse led Sidney with two RBIs and Schneider had a 3/3 night at the dish with a run scored.Gering's Ryan Johnston led the offense with a pair of RBIs.Gering drops to 2-5 this summer.More Scores Wednesday:Gering SRs 6, Sidney 2Ogallala JRs 12, McCook 4Torrington, WY 16, Wheatland, WY 15North Platte SRs 12, Lexington 0North Platte SRs 11, Lexington 7

⚾| Legion recaps & scores: Alliance wins another wild one with 16 runs Wednesday

(AP) The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following an all virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.

The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.

Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.

Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.

Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.

The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.

There are no changes to the regular season schedule.

The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.

The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

(AP) The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following an all virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.There are no changes to the regular season schedule.The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

Report: NFL slicing preseason in half, regular season remains on schedule

⚾| Wild Night of Legion Baseball in Alliance Tuesday; Recaps across the Panhandle

Chadron took an 8-0 lead before Alliance
came to bat but it was the Spartans who were on top of a wild game in the end.

Following the big first frame the Nationals went ahead 12-3 after two innings, but it was far from over as both teams wore out home plate.

Alliance roared back in
the third with six runs to make it 12-9, and trailed 14-13 going into the
bottom of the final frame before Carver Hauptman singled home two runs to win it
in walk-off fashion for Alliance 15-14.

The Spartans had 11 hits and 10 walks to keep the base paths full.&nbsp; Mario Garza, Drew Romick and Hauptman each had two hits and two RBIs.

Chadron notched 14 hits and drew six walks led by a big night from Garrett Reece who was 3/3 with five RBIs and four runs scored.&nbsp; Seth Gaswick was 2/3 with four RBIs.

Alliance ripped open a 3-1 game in the third inning with eight runs to defeat Chadron 11-1 Tuesday night.&nbsp; A two-run single from&nbsp; EJ Gomez made it 8-1 following up RBI hits from Trevor DuBray and Caeson Clarke in the big inning.

Kirk Sanders and Brantz Halouska combined on the mound for the win allowing only two hits and walking two.

Gering scored eight runs in the first two innings in a win over Bridgeport.  Riley Gaudreault went 3/3 at the plate with three RBIs for Gering.  

Quinton Janicek threw all three innings of the shortened contest on the mound and allowed just four Bridgeport hits and struck out three.

Gering is 5-5 this summer, while Bridgeport falls to 3-12.

Gering led 4-0 after one and 10-1 after two innings of its victory over Bridgeport Tuesday.&nbsp; 

Gering got on the board with a bases-loaded walk for the first run, then added three more three different ways - a single, ground out and error.&nbsp; Keenan Allen doubled home two for a 6-0 lead in the second inning followed by another run-scoring error.&nbsp; Keagan Shifflet capitalized after a single and a walk with an RBI single to make it 8-0.&nbsp; Two more would score on a walk and hit-by-pitch as Gering built a 10-0 lead.

Allen and Ryan Johnston handled the pitching duties and struck out eight Bridgeport hitters.&nbsp; The combo allowed five hits.

Scout Gamble and Larry Lofton had multi-hit games for Bridgeport.

Sheridan County at Sidney - Cancelled

By: Dave Collins, Sports Director⚾| Wild Night of Legion Baseball in Alliance Tuesday; Recaps across the PanhandleAlliance JRs 15, Chadron 14Chadron took an 8-0 lead before Alliance
came to bat but it was the Spartans who were on top of a wild game in the end.Following the big first frame the Nationals went ahead 12-3 after two innings, but it was far from over as both teams wore out home plate.Alliance roared back in
the third with six runs to make it 12-9, and trailed 14-13 going into the
bottom of the final frame before Carver Hauptman singled home two runs to win it
in walk-off fashion for Alliance 15-14.The Spartans had 11 hits and 10 walks to keep the base paths full.&nbsp; Mario Garza, Drew Romick and Hauptman each had two hits and two RBIs.Chadron notched 14 hits and drew six walks led by a big night from Garrett Reece who was 3/3 with five RBIs and four runs scored.&nbsp; Seth Gaswick was 2/3 with four RBIs.The Alliance JRs are 7-4.Alliance SRs 11, Chadron 1Alliance ripped open a 3-1 game in the third inning with eight runs to defeat Chadron 11-1 Tuesday night.&nbsp; A two-run single from&nbsp; EJ Gomez made it 8-1 following up RBI hits from Trevor DuBray and Caeson Clarke in the big inning.Kirk Sanders and Brantz Halouska combined on the mound for the win allowing only two hits and walking two.Alliance improves to 9-5 this summer.Gering SRs 9, Bridgeport 1Gering scored eight runs in the first two innings in a win over Bridgeport. Riley Gaudreault went 3/3 at the plate with three RBIs for Gering. Quinton Janicek threw all three innings of the shortened contest on the mound and allowed just four Bridgeport hits and struck out three.Gering is 5-5 this summer, while Bridgeport falls to 3-12.Gering JRs 12, Bridgeport 3Gering led 4-0 after one and 10-1 after two innings of its victory over Bridgeport Tuesday.&nbsp; Gering got on the board with a bases-loaded walk for the first run, then added three more three different ways - a single, ground out and error.&nbsp; Keenan Allen doubled home two for a 6-0 lead in the second inning followed by another run-scoring error.&nbsp; Keagan Shifflet capitalized after a single and a walk with an RBI single to make it 8-0.&nbsp; Two more would score on a walk and hit-by-pitch as Gering built a 10-0 lead.Allen and Ryan Johnston handled the pitching duties and struck out eight Bridgeport hitters.&nbsp; The combo allowed five hits.Scout Gamble and Larry Lofton had multi-hit games for Bridgeport.Gering improves to 2-4.Sheridan County at Sidney - CancelledOgallala JRs 9, Holdrege 8

⚾| Wild night of American Legion Baseball in Alliance; recaps across the Panhandle

By: Con Marshall-CSC Sports Information

&nbsp;A Chadron State College football recruit who has Chadron ties has received a major honor from the National Football Foundation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dax Yeradi of Wright, Wyo., is one of 82 recent high school graduates from across the country who have been placed on the National Football Foundation’s 2020 Team of Distinction. Those selected are recognized for their combined performances on the football field, in the classroom and in the community.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Team of Distinction is part of the foundation’s mission to promote the scholar-athlete ideal by honoring the best and the brightest, according to the news release making the announcement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As part of the award, all of the honorees will be included in the permanent digital display at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Dax Yeradi was a first-team all-state football selection each of the past three years while playing quarterback and safety for Wright High School.

As a senior in the fall of 2019, Yeradi was a Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 selection, was named the Powder River Conference Player of the Year and set the Wyoming All-Class State Record for most defensive points in a season with 331.&nbsp; His defensive highlights last fall included 151 tackles and four interceptions.

As the Wright High quarterback, he ran for 1,251 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019.&nbsp; He also had passed for 301 yards and a TD.&nbsp;

During his career, Yeradi participated in 412 tackles and had 16 interceptions.&nbsp; He ran for 2,090 yards and 31 TDs, threw for 2,006 yards and 18 TDs, had 5,515 all-purpose yards and scored 204 points.

Dax is expected to play defensive back for the Eagles.&nbsp;

He was coached as Wright High by his father, Larry Yeradi, who intercepted eight passes to set the Chadron High school record as a senior in the fall of 1983. The record was tied by Charles Mann in 1998.&nbsp;

Besides starring in football, he was the Class 2A state champion 160-pound wrestler as a junior in 2019 when he had a 28-3 record.&nbsp; He also placed fifth and second at the state tourney during his wrestling career.

A year ago this spring, Yeradi won the Class 2A pole vault championship at the Wyoming State Meet by clearing 14 feet, 1 inch. He placed third at state the previous year.

In addition, he graduated with a 3.96 grade point average, was academic all-state and a member of the National Honor Society and student council.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “This initiative allows us to shine a national spotlight on some of the most deserving high school student-athletes honored at the local level by our expansive Chapter Network,” said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. “This honor is one of the most prestigious national awards that a high school player can receive.&nbsp; It also brings into focus the phenomenal work that our chapters do in identifying the most outstanding young leaders in their communities.”

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The 82 honorees were selected from a pool of 3,500 scholar-athletes, according to the news release.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dax is the grandson of Tom and Linda Yeradi of Chadron.&nbsp; The Yeradi family recently received the Nebraska State Inter-Council Family of the Year Award given by the Knights of Columbus for their long-standing service to St. Patrick’s Parish and the Chadron Community.

By: Con Marshall-CSC Sports Information&nbsp;A Chadron State College football recruit who has Chadron ties has received a major honor from the National Football Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dax Yeradi of Wright, Wyo., is one of 82 recent high school graduates from across the country who have been placed on the National Football Foundation’s 2020 Team of Distinction. Those selected are recognized for their combined performances on the football field, in the classroom and in the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Team of Distinction is part of the foundation’s mission to promote the scholar-athlete ideal by honoring the best and the brightest, according to the news release making the announcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As part of the award, all of the honorees will be included in the permanent digital display at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.Dax Yeradi was a first-team all-state football selection each of the past three years while playing quarterback and safety for Wright High School.As a senior in the fall of 2019, Yeradi was a Casper Star-Tribune Super 25 selection, was named the Powder River Conference Player of the Year and set the Wyoming All-Class State Record for most defensive points in a season with 331.&nbsp; His defensive highlights last fall included 151 tackles and four interceptions.As the Wright High quarterback, he ran for 1,251 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019.&nbsp; He also had passed for 301 yards and a TD.&nbsp;During his career, Yeradi participated in 412 tackles and had 16 interceptions.&nbsp; He ran for 2,090 yards and 31 TDs, threw for 2,006 yards and 18 TDs, had 5,515 all-purpose yards and scored 204 points.Dax is expected to play defensive back for the Eagles.&nbsp;He was coached as Wright High by his father, Larry Yeradi, who intercepted eight passes to set the Chadron High school record as a senior in the fall of 1983. The record was tied by Charles Mann in 1998.&nbsp;Besides starring in football, he was the Class 2A state champion 160-pound wrestler as a junior in 2019 when he had a 28-3 record.&nbsp; He also placed fifth and second at the state tourney during his wrestling career.A year ago this spring, Yeradi won the Class 2A pole vault championship at the Wyoming State Meet by clearing 14 feet, 1 inch. He placed third at state the previous year.In addition, he graduated with a 3.96 grade point average, was academic all-state and a member of the National Honor Society and student council.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “This initiative allows us to shine a national spotlight on some of the most deserving high school student-athletes honored at the local level by our expansive Chapter Network,” said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. “This honor is one of the most prestigious national awards that a high school player can receive.&nbsp; It also brings into focus the phenomenal work that our chapters do in identifying the most outstanding young leaders in their communities.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The 82 honorees were selected from a pool of 3,500 scholar-athletes, according to the news release.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dax is the grandson of Tom and Linda Yeradi of Chadron.&nbsp; The Yeradi family recently received the Nebraska State Inter-Council Family of the Year Award given by the Knights of Columbus for their long-standing service to St. Patrick’s Parish and the Chadron Community.

CSC football recruit receives national honor

(AP) Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida. The 34-year-old Desmond wrote on Instagram that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.”

 But the biracial slugger also mentioned a myriad of issues within baseball, including racism, sexism, homophobia and socioeconomic concerns. Desmond hit .255 with 20 homers in 140 games last season.

(AP) Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond plans to sit out this season to be with his family and help grow youth baseball in his hometown in Florida. The 34-year-old Desmond wrote on Instagram that the “COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking.” But the biracial slugger also mentioned a myriad of issues within baseball, including racism, sexism, homophobia and socioeconomic concerns. Desmond hit .255 with 20 homers in 140 games last season.

Rockies outfielder cites COVID-19, racism, sexism among reasons to sit out season

CHADRON, Neb. -- June 29, 2020 --&nbsp;Chadron State College softball added a summer day camp on July 30, to be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 14 and up. The cost is $65. Registration for all CSC athletic camps may be completed online at chadronstatesportscamps.com.&nbsp;Those who are still unsure about participation in any summer camps may reserve a spot, without committing financially, by joining a free wait list on the website. In addition, the CSC football program canceled its July 6-8 summer team camp session on Monday, but the program remains committed to the second and third sessions as well as its two prospect camps. The first session of football camp was canceled with limited participation in view, however the remaining two sessions are booked for around 400 campers each. Registration remains open for both the 11-man football team camp, scheduled for July 12-14, as well as the six, eight, and nine-man camp July 16-18. Both the July 11 and July 25 Eagle Prospect Camps are still set to take place as planned. As of Monday, the CSC volleyball program's four camps, between July 7-15, were still open for registration as well. The college will not be hosting the annual Wyoming-Nebraska Six-Man Shootout in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: CSC AthleticsCHADRON, Neb. -- June 29, 2020 --&nbsp;Chadron State College softball added a summer day camp on July 30, to be conducted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 14 and up. The cost is $65. Registration for all CSC athletic camps may be completed online at chadronstatesportscamps.com.&nbsp;Those who are still unsure about participation in any summer camps may reserve a spot, without committing financially, by joining a free wait list on the website. In addition, the CSC football program canceled its July 6-8 summer team camp session on Monday, but the program remains committed to the second and third sessions as well as its two prospect camps. The first session of football camp was canceled with limited participation in view, however the remaining two sessions are booked for around 400 campers each. Registration remains open for both the 11-man football team camp, scheduled for July 12-14, as well as the six, eight, and nine-man camp July 16-18. Both the July 11 and July 25 Eagle Prospect Camps are still set to take place as planned. As of Monday, the CSC volleyball program's four camps, between July 7-15, were still open for registration as well. The college will not be hosting the annual Wyoming-Nebraska Six-Man Shootout in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State football team camps in mid-late July still on, softball adds camp day

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions.” The move that most players announced Saturday on social media follows a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd that prompted outrage on campus. The tweet from Jaden McNeil mocked Floyd's death. McNeil is the founder of a conservative group called America First Students and has been criticized for his past comments on the Black Lives Matter movement. University officials have said they are exploring their options for action.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State football players say they will boycott all team activities until administrators create a policy that would allow a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions.” The move that most players announced Saturday on social media follows a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd that prompted outrage on campus. The tweet from Jaden McNeil mocked Floyd's death. McNeil is the founder of a conservative group called America First Students and has been criticized for his past comments on the Black Lives Matter movement. University officials have said they are exploring their options for action.