Chadron State has wrapped up its annual spring football session.  Head Coach Jay Long breaks down the progress made on offense, defense and much more heading into the summer.

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🎙PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - Spring Football Wrap with Jay Long - 4/30/25

Best in the West Track &amp; Field Meet - Scottsbluff April 29

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588762/results/all">Boys &amp; Girls High School Results Link</a>

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Best in the West Track & Field Results

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State softball sent off its seniors in style with two wins over Adams State, marking Senior Day and ending the 2025 season with 9-1 and 7-3 wins over the Grizzlies.

Sophia Brennan hit a three-run home run in game one to help CSC end it in five innings, then Angelina Quezada, one of eight seniors honored on the day, tied a career-high with three RBI in the second game. In addition, senior pitchers Tori Haug and Kenzi Garner closed out their careers with complete-game victories. 

Chadron State ends its season with a 22-28 record, including an 18-26 mark in the RMAC. The Eagles finished the year strong, ending on a five-game win streak and coming out on top in 10 of their last 14 contests. The Eagles ultimately finished in ninth place in the league standings but were closer in the standings to the fourth-place team than they were to the 10th-place team. 

Just like yesterday, Chadron State set the tone with a four-run first inning in game one of the doubleheader. The Eagles went station-to-station, with two singles and a walk loading the bases before an RBI single from Ashland Baca, a bases-loaded walk to Kenzi Garner, and run-scoring errors off the bat of Brennan and Sydney Loyet which produced two more runs. 

The Eagles manufactured two more runs in the third inning, scoring on a Loyet fielder's choice plus a Jazlyn Arvizo single. In the fourth, CSC put themselves in run-rule distance after singles from Lauren Zimmerman and Brogan Allen brought Sophia Brennan to the plate with one out. Brennan went with an outside pitch, driving an opposite field home run to right-center to put CSC up 9-0 and score Allen and pinch-runner Destrie Greiman. 

In Tori Haug's five innings of work in the circle, the senior righty pounded the zone, striking out seven while not walking a batter. Haug scattered four hits and only allowed one run on a solo homer in the fifth and final inning. She needed only 69 pitches and 19 batters to get through five innings. With the win, Haug finishes the season 10-14. 

After an emotional Senior Day ceremony between games, the Eagles fell behind the eight-ball early in game two, as Adams State scored once in the first and twice in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. 

Chadron State turned the tide with a four-run fifth inning. Two walks set the stage for an RBI single from Quezada to bring the Eagles within a run. Lauren Zimmerman hit a hot shot off the third baseman's glove to score the tying run, before an Ashland Baca single and Kenzi Garner sac fly gave the Eagles the lead plus insurance. 

CSC added on in the sixth. With two outs, J'lyssa Martinez rocketed a double into the left-center field to place runners on second and third. Quezada came through again, singling through the left side to score both and make it 7-3. 

Despite the early runs, Kenzi Garner pitched a complete game to earn her eighth win of the season. Garner scattered nine hits but limited the damage to just three runs while walking one and striking out two. 

Like yesterday, all eight of CSC's seniors – Loyet, Quezada, Haug, Garner, Martinez, Zimmerman, Kendall Petty and Baca – were in the lineup for both games. Haug had another turn as a left fielder and two more at-bats, collecting a hit and a walk. Haug ends her CSC career at the plate with a perfect 1.000 batting average (2-for-2 with two walks plus a sacrifice fly). 

The games Saturday were also the last in the dugout for Chadron State Interim Head Coach Dr. Rob Stack, who previously coached the Eagles from 2008-2017 and took the reins again on an interim basis for the 2025 season. Dr. Stack will focus on his ongoing job as a math professor at CSC as the Eagles continue their search for a new permanent softball coach.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State softball sent off its seniors in style with two wins over Adams State, marking Senior Day and ending the 2025 season with 9-1 and 7-3 wins over the Grizzlies.Sophia Brennan hit a three-run home run in game one to help CSC end it in five innings, then Angelina Quezada, one of eight seniors honored on the day, tied a career-high with three RBI in the second game. In addition, senior pitchers Tori Haug and Kenzi Garner closed out their careers with complete-game victories. Chadron State ends its season with a 22-28 record, including an 18-26 mark in the RMAC. The Eagles finished the year strong, ending on a five-game win streak and coming out on top in 10 of their last 14 contests. The Eagles ultimately finished in ninth place in the league standings but were closer in the standings to the fourth-place team than they were to the 10th-place team. Just like yesterday, Chadron State set the tone with a four-run first inning in game one of the doubleheader. The Eagles went station-to-station, with two singles and a walk loading the bases before an RBI single from Ashland Baca, a bases-loaded walk to Kenzi Garner, and run-scoring errors off the bat of Brennan and Sydney Loyet which produced two more runs. The Eagles manufactured two more runs in the third inning, scoring on a Loyet fielder's choice plus a Jazlyn Arvizo single. In the fourth, CSC put themselves in run-rule distance after singles from Lauren Zimmerman and Brogan Allen brought Sophia Brennan to the plate with one out. Brennan went with an outside pitch, driving an opposite field home run to right-center to put CSC up 9-0 and score Allen and pinch-runner Destrie Greiman. In Tori Haug's five innings of work in the circle, the senior righty pounded the zone, striking out seven while not walking a batter. Haug scattered four hits and only allowed one run on a solo homer in the fifth and final inning. She needed only 69 pitches and 19 batters to get through five innings. With the win, Haug finishes the season 10-14. After an emotional Senior Day ceremony between games, the Eagles fell behind the eight-ball early in game two, as Adams State scored once in the first and twice in the fourth to take a 3-1 lead. Chadron State turned the tide with a four-run fifth inning. Two walks set the stage for an RBI single from Quezada to bring the Eagles within a run. Lauren Zimmerman hit a hot shot off the third baseman's glove to score the tying run, before an Ashland Baca single and Kenzi Garner sac fly gave the Eagles the lead plus insurance. CSC added on in the sixth. With two outs, J'lyssa Martinez rocketed a double into the left-center field to place runners on second and third. Quezada came through again, singling through the left side to score both and make it 7-3. Despite the early runs, Kenzi Garner pitched a complete game to earn her eighth win of the season. Garner scattered nine hits but limited the damage to just three runs while walking one and striking out two. Like yesterday, all eight of CSC's seniors – Loyet, Quezada, Haug, Garner, Martinez, Zimmerman, Kendall Petty and Baca – were in the lineup for both games. Haug had another turn as a left fielder and two more at-bats, collecting a hit and a walk. Haug ends her CSC career at the plate with a perfect 1.000 batting average (2-for-2 with two walks plus a sacrifice fly). The games Saturday were also the last in the dugout for Chadron State Interim Head Coach Dr. Rob Stack, who previously coached the Eagles from 2008-2017 and took the reins again on an interim basis for the 2025 season. Dr. Stack will focus on his ongoing job as a math professor at CSC as the Eagles continue their search for a new permanent softball coach.

CSC softball caps season with sweep of Adams State & five-game win streak

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

  While it was not a great weekend for Chadron State College contestants at the final rodeo of the season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region hosted by the University of Wyoming, two CSC seniors who had previously built up enough points have qualified for the College Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., in June.

              They are breakaway roper Brooke McCully of Mullen and tie down roper Jake Chasek of Mitchell.  They will be CSC’s first representatives at the national rodeo since 2021, when the entire women’s team qualified and Brianna Williams of Buffalo, S.D., placed fourth in breakaway roping.

              McCully finished as the runner-up in this year’s regional breakaway standings while Chasek tied for third and fourth in the tie down competition. Normally, just the top three in each event are eligible to advance to nationals.  But CSC Rodeo Coach Lane Day said since Chasek and Cory Bomhoff of Laramie County Community College at Cheyenne each finished with 495 points to share third in the regional standings, both are qualifiers.   

              Dalton Porch of Gillette College is the tie down regional winner with 815 points and Tate Talkington of Northeastern Junior College at Sterling, Colo., is the runner-up with 710.

              Chasek did not score at the UW rodeo because he broke the barrier in the long go-round.  However, at the Casper College rodeo two weeks ago, he won the tie down title to earn 135 points, just enough, as it turned out, to forge the tie for third and earn the right to return to Casper June 15-21.

              McCully finished the regional breakaway standings with 456 points to claim second for the season in an event that had nearly 100 contestants at all 10 rodeos.  She tallied a bulk of her points last fall when she was the breakaway winner at two rodeos and placed second at a third.

              McCully caught her calf in 2.2 seconds in the first go-round a Laramie this past weekend, but failed to catch the calf in the finals on Sunday. The regional winner is Landry Haugen with 489.33 points.  Jordyn McNance is the third CFR qualifier with 400.  Both are from the University of Wyoming.

              Chadron State freshman Mejrusa Rustemovic of Kiowa, Colo., made a strong bid to qualify for the national finals in the barrel race. She and her gray gelding, Player, placed among the top six in the barrels at five of the 10 rodeos during the year. They won first twice and were second once. They tallied 520 points, but it left them in fourth place, 50 points shy of making the top three.

              Last weekend, Rustemovic was 12th among the 95 entries in the long go-round at the UW rodeo in 15 seconds flat.  It was only 12 hundredths of a second shy of making the top 10 and advancing to the finals. 

              The region’s barrel racing winner is Emme Norsworthy of the University of Wyoming with 630 points, including 180 at her home rodeo last weekend while winning both go-rounds and moving from sixth in the regional standings to the top spot.  Ashlyn Goven of Gillette College is second with 620 points and another UW cowgirl, Rayne Grant, is third with 570.

One of Chadron State’s highest placers this past weekend was senior Elle Ravenscroft of Cody, Neb, who was fifth in breakaway roping with times of 2.2 and 3.3 seconds. 

              Two CSC bareback riders from Nebraska, Tanner Olsen of Gordon and Cinch Kiger of Overton, placed fifth and seventh, respectively, in that event. Olsen scored 73 and 75 points on his broncs while Kiger earned 72 and 74 points.  Also, Rex Day of Bartlett, Neb., tied for sixth in steer wrestling after completing his runs in 4.9 and 9.5 seconds

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information While it was not a great weekend for Chadron State College contestants at the final rodeo of the season in the Central Rocky Mountain Region hosted by the University of Wyoming, two CSC seniors who had previously built up enough points have qualified for the College Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., in June. They are breakaway roper Brooke McCully of Mullen and tie down roper Jake Chasek of Mitchell. They will be CSC’s first representatives at the national rodeo since 2021, when the entire women’s team qualified and Brianna Williams of Buffalo, S.D., placed fourth in breakaway roping. McCully finished as the runner-up in this year’s regional breakaway standings while Chasek tied for third and fourth in the tie down competition. Normally, just the top three in each event are eligible to advance to nationals. But CSC Rodeo Coach Lane Day said since Chasek and Cory Bomhoff of Laramie County Community College at Cheyenne each finished with 495 points to share third in the regional standings, both are qualifiers. Dalton Porch of Gillette College is the tie down regional winner with 815 points and Tate Talkington of Northeastern Junior College at Sterling, Colo., is the runner-up with 710. Chasek did not score at the UW rodeo because he broke the barrier in the long go-round. However, at the Casper College rodeo two weeks ago, he won the tie down title to earn 135 points, just enough, as it turned out, to forge the tie for third and earn the right to return to Casper June 15-21. McCully finished the regional breakaway standings with 456 points to claim second for the season in an event that had nearly 100 contestants at all 10 rodeos. She tallied a bulk of her points last fall when she was the breakaway winner at two rodeos and placed second at a third. McCully caught her calf in 2.2 seconds in the first go-round a Laramie this past weekend, but failed to catch the calf in the finals on Sunday. The regional winner is Landry Haugen with 489.33 points. Jordyn McNance is the third CFR qualifier with 400. Both are from the University of Wyoming. Chadron State freshman Mejrusa Rustemovic of Kiowa, Colo., made a strong bid to qualify for the national finals in the barrel race. She and her gray gelding, Player, placed among the top six in the barrels at five of the 10 rodeos during the year. They won first twice and were second once. They tallied 520 points, but it left them in fourth place, 50 points shy of making the top three. Last weekend, Rustemovic was 12th among the 95 entries in the long go-round at the UW rodeo in 15 seconds flat. It was only 12 hundredths of a second shy of making the top 10 and advancing to the finals. The region’s barrel racing winner is Emme Norsworthy of the University of Wyoming with 630 points, including 180 at her home rodeo last weekend while winning both go-rounds and moving from sixth in the regional standings to the top spot. Ashlyn Goven of Gillette College is second with 620 points and another UW cowgirl, Rayne Grant, is third with 570.One of Chadron State’s highest placers this past weekend was senior Elle Ravenscroft of Cody, Neb, who was fifth in breakaway roping with times of 2.2 and 3.3 seconds. Two CSC bareback riders from Nebraska, Tanner Olsen of Gordon and Cinch Kiger of Overton, placed fifth and seventh, respectively, in that event. Olsen scored 73 and 75 points on his broncs while Kiger earned 72 and 74 points. Also, Rex Day of Bartlett, Neb., tied for sixth in steer wrestling after completing his runs in 4.9 and 9.5 seconds

Two Chadron State ropers earn trip to college finals

West Nebraska Twilight Invite Track Meet Results - Scottsbluff April 25

Boys Team Champion: Scottsbluff, 154 Girls Team Champion: Torrington, 130

Full Results: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589901/results">West Nebraska Twilight Meet</a>

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 </figure>West Nebraska Twilight Invite Track Meet Results - Scottsbluff April 25Boys Team Champion: Scottsbluff, 154 Girls Team Champion: Torrington, 130Full Results: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589901/results">West Nebraska Twilight Meet</a>

West Nebraska Twilight Invite Track Meet Results

George Calvert Mitchell HS Track Meet Results April 25

Boys Team Champion: Bridgeport, 172 Girls Team Champion: Mitchell, 128

Full Results:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589388/results">George Calvert Meet</a>

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George Calvert Mitchell HS Track Meet Results

Chadron HS Twilight Track Meet Results April 25 Boys Team Champion: Hemingford, 175 Girls Team Champion: Chadron, 163 Full Results: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/592532/results">Chadron Twilight Meet</a>

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Chadron HS Twilight Track Meet Results

By: Paxton Ritchie&nbsp; CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State football's 2025 spring game will be open to the public on Friday at 5 p.m. at Elliott Field, featuring multiple free opportunities to win prizes and purchase game-worn CSC apparel. 

The start time of 5 p.m. is an hour earlier than previously announced, with the event taking place slightly earlier in the evening due to weather forecasts. 

All fans who attend the spring game will be entered, free of charge, into a raffle to win a grand prize of two season tickets to the Eagles for the 2025 season. 

School-age children and Chadron State College students in attendance will have the opportunity to be selected to come onto the field during Friday's activities and attempt to catch either a pass or a punt from a CSC football player to win a prize. 

Also, for Eagle super-fans, Chadron State's game-worn gray jerseys from the 2024 season will be available for purchase at the spring game. Jerseys can be bought for $150. Any CSC student-athletes or recent Eagle football alumni wishing to buy their own game-used jerseys will be charged a rate of $130 to purchase. 

Unlike in past years, the 2025 spring game will not feature another school as an opponent and will not be played like a timed, continuous game. The new format allows Eagle student-athletes to showcase and compete against one another with the goal of maintaining depth, avoiding injuries and involving other CSC students and community members in the day's festivities. 

The football portion of the spring game will feature different matchups (first/second team offense vs. first/second team defense, for example) playing out a series from a certain spot on the field. The "mini-games" featuring kids, students and community members will take place between some of the matchups, including an on-field "punt, pass and kick" competition among CSC football players.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie&nbsp; CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State football's 2025 spring game will be open to the public on Friday at 5 p.m. at Elliott Field, featuring multiple free opportunities to win prizes and purchase game-worn CSC apparel. The start time of 5 p.m. is an hour earlier than previously announced, with the event taking place slightly earlier in the evening due to weather forecasts. All fans who attend the spring game will be entered, free of charge, into a raffle to win a grand prize of two season tickets to the Eagles for the 2025 season. School-age children and Chadron State College students in attendance will have the opportunity to be selected to come onto the field during Friday's activities and attempt to catch either a pass or a punt from a CSC football player to win a prize. Also, for Eagle super-fans, Chadron State's game-worn gray jerseys from the 2024 season will be available for purchase at the spring game. Jerseys can be bought for $150. Any CSC student-athletes or recent Eagle football alumni wishing to buy their own game-used jerseys will be charged a rate of $130 to purchase. Unlike in past years, the 2025 spring game will not feature another school as an opponent and will not be played like a timed, continuous game. The new format allows Eagle student-athletes to showcase and compete against one another with the goal of maintaining depth, avoiding injuries and involving other CSC students and community members in the day's festivities. The football portion of the spring game will feature different matchups (first/second team offense vs. first/second team defense, for example) playing out a series from a certain spot on the field. The "mini-games" featuring kids, students and community members will take place between some of the matchups, including an on-field "punt, pass and kick" competition among CSC football players.

CSC football spring game is open to public Friday night

Ogallala, Ne - Brent Bauer, the head football coach at Ogallala High School since 2017, is heading to Alliance to become the new Athletic Director and Assistant High School Principal. 

Bauer made the move public on social media Monday. Bauer a Pleasanton native just celebrated his 25th year in coaching. He said, "

We can’t wait to get started as the Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Alliance High School!  Wendy and I are so excited to get the opportunity to work with the coaches, sponsors, school and community of Alliance!  Just as we did at Ogallala, we will give Alliance all we have.  Huge thank you to the administration at Alliance along with the coaches, staff and faculty that have taken time to introduce themselves and express their excitement for the future of Alliance High School.  Our excitement matches theirs!"

Bauer replaces Alliance Athletic Director Michael Baker. Baker has accepted the same position at Lincoln Lutheran High School. Baker spoke to the POST and said, "Alliance was a great place for me to teach and&nbsp;coach basketball for 22 years and then return to serve as AD for these last&nbsp;two years.&nbsp; My wife and I leave with many memories we will always cherish.&nbsp; But more importantly, Alliance Public Schools provided our three children everything they needed to be prepared for success in college."

Ogallala, Ne - Brent Bauer, the head football coach at Ogallala High School since 2017, is heading to Alliance to become the new Athletic Director and Assistant High School Principal. <figure>
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 </figure>Bauer made the move public on social media Monday. Bauer a Pleasanton native just celebrated his 25th year in coaching. He said, "

We can’t wait to get started as the Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Alliance High School! Wendy and I are so excited to get the opportunity to work with the coaches, sponsors, school and community of Alliance! Just as we did at Ogallala, we will give Alliance all we have. Huge thank you to the administration at Alliance along with the coaches, staff and faculty that have taken time to introduce themselves and express their excitement for the future of Alliance High School. Our excitement matches theirs!"<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745260798892.jpeg" alt="Michael Baker, who has been the Athletic Director for Alliance High School since 2023 will be the new Director of Athletics for Lincoln Lutheran High School" />
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 </figure>Bauer replaces Alliance Athletic Director Michael Baker. Baker has accepted the same position at Lincoln Lutheran High School. Baker spoke to the POST and said, "Alliance was a great place for me to teach and&nbsp;coach basketball for 22 years and then return to serve as AD for these last&nbsp;two years.&nbsp; My wife and I leave with many memories we will always cherish.&nbsp; But more importantly, Alliance Public Schools provided our three children everything they needed to be prepared for success in college."

Former Ogallala Football Coach headed to Alliance to become Athletic Director

CSC freshman Trace Hanchett just set the school's all-time record javelin throw.  He talks with Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins about his great first season, the record spear launch, and life growing up on the farm in Kansas!

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - Trace Hanchett - T&F - 4/16/25

Creek Valley Twilight Track &amp; Field Results April 15

Boys Team Champion: North Platte St. Pat's Girls Team Champion: North Platte St. Pat's

Full Results: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/593196/results">Creek Valley Twilight Results</a>

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 </figure>Creek Valley Twilight Track &amp; Field Results April 15Boys Team Champion: North Platte St. Pat's Girls Team Champion: North Platte St. Pat'sFull Results: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/593196/results">Creek Valley Twilight Results</a>

Creek Valley Twilight Track & Field Results

CHADRON, Neb. – Lauren Zimmerman finished with an RBI in each game to become Chadron State's all-time program RBI leader as Chadron State took three of four games in the series against Fort Lewis, splitting the two games on the day with an 8-1 victory followed by a 10-2 loss. 

Tori Haug continued her impressive pitching on the weekend, allowing one run on five hits in seven innings for her second victory of the series after a five-inning shutout the day before. Aside from Zimmerman, Ashland Baca and J'lyssa Martinez also drove in two runs apiece on the day. 

Chadron State's record now sits at 17-25 overall with a 13-23 record in the RMAC. Fort Lewis sits at 9-31 overall and 8-27 in the RMAC after Sunday's split. 

The Eagles continued their momentum from a dominant Saturday that saw CSC outscore Fort Lewis 10-0 over the first doubleheader of the series. Chadron State exploded for a five-run second inning that set the home team on its way to win its third straight in game one of Sunday's action. 

Freshman Skyhawk starter Addison Gavigan lost the strike zone, with four walks to Brogan Allen, Sophia Brennan, Angelina Quezada and Elizabeth Thorngren plus a wild pitch putting the Eagles on the board. Gavigan recovered with a strikeout and a sacrifice fly from Jazlyn Arvizo, which made it 2-0 CSC but also put a second out on the board. 

Then, it was Zimmerman's moment. The senior third baseman doubled to the left-center field gap, scoring Quezada standing up. It was Zimmerman's eighth double and 39th RBI of the season, and it gave her 140 RBI for her career, passing alum Allison Hendricksen for first on CSC's all-time lists. 

Ashland Baca continued the inning with another double to straightaway center that just missed going over the fence, scoring Thorngren and Zimmerman to run CSC's lead up to 5-0. 

Fort Lewis got on the board in the fourth on back-to-back doubles, but Haug recovered to end the inning with the help of a line-drive double-play from third baseman Zimmerman to second baseman Arvizo. 

The Eagles answered in the bottom of the frame with a two-out rally, as Arivzo singled before Zimmerman and Baca walked to load the bases and J'lyssa Martinez came through with an opposite-field double down the left field line to score two runs and make it 7-1. Kenzi Garner, pinch-hitting at the plate before her game two start in the circle, went yard to left center for her second home run of the year to cap the CSC scoring. 

For as many things went right for the Eagles in the first three games of the series, everything seemed to unravel in game four. Garner allowed five runs on six hits in three-plus innings, Chadron State made five errors defensively and Fort Lewis hit three home runs in the fourth and fifth innings to end the series finale by run rule in the minimum five innings. 

Zimmerman added to her RBI total by scoring Arvizo, who had doubled to lead off the bottom of the first, with a one-out single. Zimmerman's program-record career RBI total now sits at 141 and counting. The Eagles got their other run on the day on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Elizabeth Thorngren. 

Chadron State now hits the road to face Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction next Friday and Saturday. The Mavericks (31-11, 29-7 RMAC) are in the RMAC title hunt and lead by half a game over MSU Denver and a full game over Colorado Christian, who CMU just split a four-game series with. First pitch Friday is set for 12 p.m.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Lauren Zimmerman finished with an RBI in each game to become Chadron State's all-time program RBI leader as Chadron State took three of four games in the series against Fort Lewis, splitting the two games on the day with an 8-1 victory followed by a 10-2 loss. Tori Haug continued her impressive pitching on the weekend, allowing one run on five hits in seven innings for her second victory of the series after a five-inning shutout the day before. Aside from Zimmerman, Ashland Baca and J'lyssa Martinez also drove in two runs apiece on the day. Chadron State's record now sits at 17-25 overall with a 13-23 record in the RMAC. Fort Lewis sits at 9-31 overall and 8-27 in the RMAC after Sunday's split. The Eagles continued their momentum from a dominant Saturday that saw CSC outscore Fort Lewis 10-0 over the first doubleheader of the series. Chadron State exploded for a five-run second inning that set the home team on its way to win its third straight in game one of Sunday's action. Freshman Skyhawk starter Addison Gavigan lost the strike zone, with four walks to Brogan Allen, Sophia Brennan, Angelina Quezada and Elizabeth Thorngren plus a wild pitch putting the Eagles on the board. Gavigan recovered with a strikeout and a sacrifice fly from Jazlyn Arvizo, which made it 2-0 CSC but also put a second out on the board. Then, it was Zimmerman's moment. The senior third baseman doubled to the left-center field gap, scoring Quezada standing up. It was Zimmerman's eighth double and 39th RBI of the season, and it gave her 140 RBI for her career, passing alum Allison Hendricksen for first on CSC's all-time lists. Ashland Baca continued the inning with another double to straightaway center that just missed going over the fence, scoring Thorngren and Zimmerman to run CSC's lead up to 5-0. Fort Lewis got on the board in the fourth on back-to-back doubles, but Haug recovered to end the inning with the help of a line-drive double-play from third baseman Zimmerman to second baseman Arvizo. The Eagles answered in the bottom of the frame with a two-out rally, as Arivzo singled before Zimmerman and Baca walked to load the bases and J'lyssa Martinez came through with an opposite-field double down the left field line to score two runs and make it 7-1. Kenzi Garner, pinch-hitting at the plate before her game two start in the circle, went yard to left center for her second home run of the year to cap the CSC scoring. For as many things went right for the Eagles in the first three games of the series, everything seemed to unravel in game four. Garner allowed five runs on six hits in three-plus innings, Chadron State made five errors defensively and Fort Lewis hit three home runs in the fourth and fifth innings to end the series finale by run rule in the minimum five innings. Zimmerman added to her RBI total by scoring Arvizo, who had doubled to lead off the bottom of the first, with a one-out single. Zimmerman's program-record career RBI total now sits at 141 and counting. The Eagles got their other run on the day on a bases-loaded walk drawn by Elizabeth Thorngren. Chadron State now hits the road to face Colorado Mesa in Grand Junction next Friday and Saturday. The Mavericks (31-11, 29-7 RMAC) are in the RMAC title hunt and lead by half a game over MSU Denver and a full game over Colorado Christian, who CMU just split a four-game series with. First pitch Friday is set for 12 p.m.

Zimmerman sets CSC softball RBI record as Eagles take three games from Fort Lewis

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – The 2025 Eagle Athletic Auction fundraiser and 2025 Don Beebe Golf Classic will officially take place this Memorial Day weekend from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25. 

The weekend serves as an opportunity for Chadron alumni, supporters and community members to hear from CSC coaches, student-athletes and athletic administration in a variety of social settings. Registration is now open. 

REGISTER: <a href="https://www.csc.edu/alumni/events/eagle-athletic-auction/">Eagle Athletic Auction</a>

REGISTER: <a href="https://www.csc.edu/alumni/events/golf-classic/">Don Beebe Golf Classic</a>

The weekend of festivities will begin with the Eagle Athletic Auction on Friday night. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will host a social featuring registration and games, including a chip-in golf event. 

The auction program includes dinner at 6 p.m. and both silent and live auction items, including branded apparel, golf trips, handmade local items, outings to local attractions and experiences with Chadron State teams and coaches. 

Individual entry tickets for the auction are $50, or $25 when combined with the purchase of a Don Beebe Golf Classic entry. Dinner is provided and included in the ticket price. Another option is to purchase a table for $500, where eight guests will be joined by two CSC coaches or student-athletes. Table pricing includes two drink tickets per seat. 

The 2025 Don Beebe Golf Classic at Ridgeview Golf Club presented by Monument Health will take place on Saturday and Sunday. There will be two flights, both with shotgun starts, and various hole prizes. The morning flight will tee off starting at 7 a.m. while the afternoon flight will begin at 1:30 p.m.

There will also be a social at The Ridge in downtown Chadron on Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Awards presentations will take place for the morning flight at noon and at 6 p.m. for the afternoon flight on Sunday.

Registration prices are $200 for an individual and $800 for a full four-golfer team. There are limited team slots available, so teams are encouraged to register as soon as possible to lock down a spot. Competing golfers can also purchase discounted Eagle Athletic Auction tickets for $25 instead of the non-golfer rate of $50.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – The 2025 Eagle Athletic Auction fundraiser and 2025 Don Beebe Golf Classic will officially take place this Memorial Day weekend from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25. The weekend serves as an opportunity for Chadron alumni, supporters and community members to hear from CSC coaches, student-athletes and athletic administration in a variety of social settings. Registration is now open. REGISTER: <a href="https://www.csc.edu/alumni/events/eagle-athletic-auction/">Eagle Athletic Auction</a>REGISTER: <a href="https://www.csc.edu/alumni/events/golf-classic/">Don Beebe Golf Classic</a>The weekend of festivities will begin with the Eagle Athletic Auction on Friday night. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will host a social featuring registration and games, including a chip-in golf event. The auction program includes dinner at 6 p.m. and both silent and live auction items, including branded apparel, golf trips, handmade local items, outings to local attractions and experiences with Chadron State teams and coaches. Individual entry tickets for the auction are $50, or $25 when combined with the purchase of a Don Beebe Golf Classic entry. Dinner is provided and included in the ticket price. Another option is to purchase a table for $500, where eight guests will be joined by two CSC coaches or student-athletes. Table pricing includes two drink tickets per seat. The 2025 Don Beebe Golf Classic at Ridgeview Golf Club presented by Monument Health will take place on Saturday and Sunday. There will be two flights, both with shotgun starts, and various hole prizes. The morning flight will tee off starting at 7 a.m. while the afternoon flight will begin at 1:30 p.m.There will also be a social at The Ridge in downtown Chadron on Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Awards presentations will take place for the morning flight at noon and at 6 p.m. for the afternoon flight on Sunday.Registration prices are $200 for an individual and $800 for a full four-golfer team. There are limited team slots available, so teams are encouraged to register as soon as possible to lock down a spot. Competing golfers can also purchase discounted Eagle Athletic Auction tickets for $25 instead of the non-golfer rate of $50.

Registration open for CSC's annual Don Beebe Classic golf tournament

Lincoln, NE - The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport, as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the naming of John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Cook retired in January following a remarkable 25-year run as the Huskers’ head coach. He guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinal appearances and 14 conference championships. Cook achieved a career record of 883-176 (.834), the fifth-best winning percentage all-time for a Division I volleyball coach. His record of 722-103 at Nebraska is the best winning percentage (.875) for any DI program over the last 25 years.

The success of Nebraska Volleyball under Cook extended off the court to record-setting attendance. Since moving home matches to the Devaney Center in 2013, Nebraska has led the nation in attendance every season in the 8,309-seat venue which will now be named to honor Cook’s accomplishments.

In addition to the naming of John Cook Arena, the project also includes a bronze statue honoring Cook on the north side of the Devaney Sports Center. Nationally recognized sculpture artist and Nebraska native George Lundeen has been commissioned to produce the life-size tribute to Cook and his career.

“John’s success as the leader of our volleyball program is unmatched,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “His impact goes beyond what his teams accomplished on the court, from our athletic department, our university, community and state of Nebraska. To recognize John in a manner that will be visible for generations to come is a fitting honor.”

The court inside John Cook Arena will continue to hold the name of Terry Pettit Court to recognize Cook’s predecessor and fellow Hall of Famer. Additionally, the full athletics complex will continue to be named the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of Nebraska Hall of Fame football coach and long-time athletic director Bob Devaney.

"This is an incredible honor. I am truly humbled by all of it,” Cook said. “I am so grateful to Troy, the entire Nebraska administration and the Board of Regents for this recognition. The Bob Devaney Sports Center and Terry Pettit Court are named after two legendary coaches, and it's an honor to be able to share the name of the facility with them. And to have a statue outside the arena just blows my mind. I'm so thankful for the run we had at Nebraska, and I know the program is in great hands moving forward. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and all the messages I've received from Husker Nation since retiring in January. All of this just reaffirms what I've always said: There is No Place Like Nebraska."

The new John Cook Arena signage and the bronze statue will be unveiled later this year.

Lincoln, NE - The home of Nebraska Volleyball will now officially bear the name of one of the legendary coaches in the history of the sport, as the University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the naming of John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.<figure>
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 </figure>Cook retired in January following a remarkable 25-year run as the Huskers’ head coach. He guided the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA Semifinal appearances and 14 conference championships. Cook achieved a career record of 883-176 (.834), the fifth-best winning percentage all-time for a Division I volleyball coach. His record of 722-103 at Nebraska is the best winning percentage (.875) for any DI program over the last 25 years.The success of Nebraska Volleyball under Cook extended off the court to record-setting attendance. Since moving home matches to the Devaney Center in 2013, Nebraska has led the nation in attendance every season in the 8,309-seat venue which will now be named to honor Cook’s accomplishments.In addition to the naming of John Cook Arena, the project also includes a bronze statue honoring Cook on the north side of the Devaney Sports Center. Nationally recognized sculpture artist and Nebraska native George Lundeen has been commissioned to produce the life-size tribute to Cook and his career.“John’s success as the leader of our volleyball program is unmatched,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “His impact goes beyond what his teams accomplished on the court, from our athletic department, our university, community and state of Nebraska. To recognize John in a manner that will be visible for generations to come is a fitting honor.”The court inside John Cook Arena will continue to hold the name of Terry Pettit Court to recognize Cook’s predecessor and fellow Hall of Famer. Additionally, the full athletics complex will continue to be named the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of Nebraska Hall of Fame football coach and long-time athletic director Bob Devaney."This is an incredible honor. I am truly humbled by all of it,” Cook said. “I am so grateful to Troy, the entire Nebraska administration and the Board of Regents for this recognition. The Bob Devaney Sports Center and Terry Pettit Court are named after two legendary coaches, and it's an honor to be able to share the name of the facility with them. And to have a statue outside the arena just blows my mind. I'm so thankful for the run we had at Nebraska, and I know the program is in great hands moving forward. I continue to be amazed at the amount of support and all the messages I've received from Husker Nation since retiring in January. All of this just reaffirms what I've always said: There is No Place Like Nebraska."The new John Cook Arena signage and the bronze statue will be unveiled later this year.

Board of Regents Approve Naming of John Cook Arena

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🎙 PODCAST - CSC Sports Journal: Lauren Zimmerman Softball SR - 4/9/25

The Chadron State College offensive and defensive units had vastly different objectives when they launched spring practice the last week of March. Last year’s team had 20 seniors, 17 of them from the offensive unit.  Those grads included four starters in the line, a three-year stalwart at tight end and two of the three leading pass receivers. On the other hand, the defense is returning all but three of its 2024 starters and also has most of last season’s alternates back.

              Thus, the offense is undergoing a major rebuilding project, while the defense is concentrating on polishing its schemes, adding depth in places and building on last year’s success.   

              The Eagles had a 3-8 record last fall, losing five games by a touchdown or less, including one by a single point and two by three points. It wouldn’t have taken much to have had a winning record. 

              CSC finished second in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in total defense, giving up just 288 yards a game, and was third in scoring defense, yielding only 19.3 points a game.

              “We’re fortunate to have a good group coming back,” said Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse. “But we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We’ll keep trying to improve. We’ve already made progress. Some of the guys in our front seven (linemen and linebackers) have added what I call ‘good weight’ and strength during winter workouts that will help us improve our run defense.”

The defense graduated two of its standouts from last fall:  End Hunter O’Connor, a three-time RMAC First-Team honoree who set the CSC record for career sacks (35.5) and linebacker Xavier Harrell, who was the Eagles’ second leading tackler with 66, including 6.5 for minus yardage. 

               Sasse is confident sophomore Griffin Clubb will be a solid replacement for O’Connor and blend in well with highly-regarded returning starters Tanner True and William Stemler in the three-man front.

Ryder True, Tanner’s younger brother, and Darryl Williams are slated to provide support as edge rushers, while senior Andrew Calderon and sophs Bo Douglass and Tucker McGinnis are prominent in the nosetackle plans. 

Sasse also is confident the Eagles’ linebacking corps that includes returning starters Reed Henkel and Logan O’Brien, along with sophomores such as Liam Blaser and Reese Jacobs, will be excellent.  Transfer Cooper Walton is also highly regarded. 

Last year’s secondary was vastly improved, allowing 90 fewer yards a game through the air than the previous year.  Its leader, senior Dax Yeradi, intercepted four passes and earned First-Team All-RMAC. Fellow safety Tucker Peterson also picked off three passes and Sutton Pohlman is one of the team’s surest tacklers.

Also returning are cornerbacks Omar Ali, a talented pass defender, and Jadon Bowen, who swiped a pass in both of the Eagles’ final two games last fall. Good help is expected from Ja’Far Bashir, an all-conference corner from a California juco.

Sasse added that 2024 freshmen such as Alijah Bruce, Eli Martinez and Gage Mintkin are waiting in the wings in the secondary and are expected to key members of special teams this fall. Sophomores such as Cedar Amiotte and Aiden Kuester are in the same category.

In a nutshell, Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith said his unit’s goal is to assemble a line that can protect the quarterback and help the Eagles run the ball more effectively.   

Head Coach Jay Long, who also is the chief offensive line mentor, seems invigorated by the challenge.  There are at least a dozen candidates for the playing time. He is pleased with their potential and says the future is bright up front.

The lone returning starter is guard Levi Banuelos. Two alternates from last fall, Iskandar Albitar and Rudy Gish, figure in the mix, along with seven redshirt freshmen and three transfers.

Taking advantage of a rather recent rule change that allows freshmen to play in three games without losing a year of eligibility, five of the rookies started a game last fall and have something like 40 to 50 snaps under their belts.

“We knew we would need these guys this fall and found a way to get them some experience last season without burning any eligibility,” Long said. “This spring we’re putting them in different combinations and moving them to various positions, trying to find the best five. I anticipate they will still be competing for playing time when we open the season this fall.  We should be improved in the line and have lots of depth.”

 The redshirts are Wyatt Anderson, DeAndre Berry, Fletcher Black, Corbin Holler, Matt Jennings, Tristan Randall, and Geraldo Vasquez.  They hail from six different states.  To make sure there will be plenty of competition, three transfers--Dominic Castanon, Jal Chan and Carlos Orea—were added at the start of the second semester.  Each was an all-conference choice at his former school.

The quarterback position is also getting a long look this spring.  Last year’s starter, DJ Ralph, played well when he was healthy, but that was only a handful of games.  He completed 94 of 140 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns and threw only three picks.

Ralph required surgery on his ailing left shoulder before the season ended. He is still rehabilitating, but is expected to be at full strength this fall.   

Thus the Eagles’ quarterbacks this spring are Aiden Thompson, a transfer from Oklahoma Baptist, where he threw for more than 2,400 yards the past three seasons, and Wyatt Sprague, a Colorado all-stater at Holyoke in 2023.  Like his offensive line classmates, Sprague played in three games last fall while preserving his four years of eligibility.

              Junior Jake Marschall is the most experienced of the CSC running backs. He has rushed 283 times for 1,208 yards the past two seasons.  Sophomore Isaac Jean-Pierre also saw action late last season while transfer Anthony McMillen, who is 6-1, 235 pounds, and redshirt Quincey Ryker, who broke loose for a 72-yard touchdown jaunt last fall, also are contending for playing time.

              One of the Eagles’ standouts is senior receiver Tommy Thomas, who has caught 91 passes for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns the past two seasons. This year’s receiving corps also will include Rollin George, who had 21 receptions for 218 yards last fall, along with versatile senior Preston Pearson, who has played various positions while coming to the Eagles’ rescue several times.

              Scatback Chase Nelson came out of the backfield to catch 17 passes for more than a 10-yard average last fall and speedy transfer Devon Sandgren is expected to be a good addition.   

              With two of the best in the business returning for their final seasons, there’s lots of confidence in the CSC kicking game.  Brodie Eisenbraun averaged 43.3 yards on 53 punts last fall, including 15 that were 50 yarders.  Wilson Yee has booted 23 field goals the past two years, including five that were at least 52 yards long, including the school-record 61-yarder.  

              The CSC coaches say the 90-man roster includes other promising players.

              “We’ll know a lot more about them by the end of the spring,” Long noted.  “We always find some diamonds in the rough.” 

              The Eagles’ spring finale is set for Friday, April 25.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College offensive and defensive units had vastly different objectives when they launched spring practice the last week of March. Last year’s team had 20 seniors, 17 of them from the offensive unit. Those grads included four starters in the line, a three-year stalwart at tight end and two of the three leading pass receivers. On the other hand, the defense is returning all but three of its 2024 starters and also has most of last season’s alternates back. Thus, the offense is undergoing a major rebuilding project, while the defense is concentrating on polishing its schemes, adding depth in places and building on last year’s success. The Eagles had a 3-8 record last fall, losing five games by a touchdown or less, including one by a single point and two by three points. It wouldn’t have taken much to have had a winning record. CSC finished second in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in total defense, giving up just 288 yards a game, and was third in scoring defense, yielding only 19.3 points a game. “We’re fortunate to have a good group coming back,” said Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse. “But we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We’ll keep trying to improve. We’ve already made progress. Some of the guys in our front seven (linemen and linebackers) have added what I call ‘good weight’ and strength during winter workouts that will help us improve our run defense.”The defense graduated two of its standouts from last fall: End Hunter O’Connor, a three-time RMAC First-Team honoree who set the CSC record for career sacks (35.5) and linebacker Xavier Harrell, who was the Eagles’ second leading tackler with 66, including 6.5 for minus yardage. Sasse is confident sophomore Griffin Clubb will be a solid replacement for O’Connor and blend in well with highly-regarded returning starters Tanner True and William Stemler in the three-man front.Ryder True, Tanner’s younger brother, and Darryl Williams are slated to provide support as edge rushers, while senior Andrew Calderon and sophs Bo Douglass and Tucker McGinnis are prominent in the nosetackle plans. Sasse also is confident the Eagles’ linebacking corps that includes returning starters Reed Henkel and Logan O’Brien, along with sophomores such as Liam Blaser and Reese Jacobs, will be excellent. Transfer Cooper Walton is also highly regarded. Last year’s secondary was vastly improved, allowing 90 fewer yards a game through the air than the previous year. Its leader, senior Dax Yeradi, intercepted four passes and earned First-Team All-RMAC. Fellow safety Tucker Peterson also picked off three passes and Sutton Pohlman is one of the team’s surest tacklers.Also returning are cornerbacks Omar Ali, a talented pass defender, and Jadon Bowen, who swiped a pass in both of the Eagles’ final two games last fall. Good help is expected from Ja’Far Bashir, an all-conference corner from a California juco.Sasse added that 2024 freshmen such as Alijah Bruce, Eli Martinez and Gage Mintkin are waiting in the wings in the secondary and are expected to key members of special teams this fall. Sophomores such as Cedar Amiotte and Aiden Kuester are in the same category.In a nutshell, Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith said his unit’s goal is to assemble a line that can protect the quarterback and help the Eagles run the ball more effectively. Head Coach Jay Long, who also is the chief offensive line mentor, seems invigorated by the challenge. There are at least a dozen candidates for the playing time. He is pleased with their potential and says the future is bright up front.The lone returning starter is guard Levi Banuelos. Two alternates from last fall, Iskandar Albitar and Rudy Gish, figure in the mix, along with seven redshirt freshmen and three transfers.Taking advantage of a rather recent rule change that allows freshmen to play in three games without losing a year of eligibility, five of the rookies started a game last fall and have something like 40 to 50 snaps under their belts.“We knew we would need these guys this fall and found a way to get them some experience last season without burning any eligibility,” Long said. “This spring we’re putting them in different combinations and moving them to various positions, trying to find the best five. I anticipate they will still be competing for playing time when we open the season this fall. We should be improved in the line and have lots of depth.” The redshirts are Wyatt Anderson, DeAndre Berry, Fletcher Black, Corbin Holler, Matt Jennings, Tristan Randall, and Geraldo Vasquez. They hail from six different states. To make sure there will be plenty of competition, three transfers--Dominic Castanon, Jal Chan and Carlos Orea—were added at the start of the second semester. Each was an all-conference choice at his former school.The quarterback position is also getting a long look this spring. Last year’s starter, DJ Ralph, played well when he was healthy, but that was only a handful of games. He completed 94 of 140 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns and threw only three picks.Ralph required surgery on his ailing left shoulder before the season ended. He is still rehabilitating, but is expected to be at full strength this fall. Thus the Eagles’ quarterbacks this spring are Aiden Thompson, a transfer from Oklahoma Baptist, where he threw for more than 2,400 yards the past three seasons, and Wyatt Sprague, a Colorado all-stater at Holyoke in 2023. Like his offensive line classmates, Sprague played in three games last fall while preserving his four years of eligibility. Junior Jake Marschall is the most experienced of the CSC running backs. He has rushed 283 times for 1,208 yards the past two seasons. Sophomore Isaac Jean-Pierre also saw action late last season while transfer Anthony McMillen, who is 6-1, 235 pounds, and redshirt Quincey Ryker, who broke loose for a 72-yard touchdown jaunt last fall, also are contending for playing time. One of the Eagles’ standouts is senior receiver Tommy Thomas, who has caught 91 passes for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns the past two seasons. This year’s receiving corps also will include Rollin George, who had 21 receptions for 218 yards last fall, along with versatile senior Preston Pearson, who has played various positions while coming to the Eagles’ rescue several times. Scatback Chase Nelson came out of the backfield to catch 17 passes for more than a 10-yard average last fall and speedy transfer Devon Sandgren is expected to be a good addition. With two of the best in the business returning for their final seasons, there’s lots of confidence in the CSC kicking game. Brodie Eisenbraun averaged 43.3 yards on 53 punts last fall, including 15 that were 50 yarders. Wilson Yee has booted 23 field goals the past two years, including five that were at least 52 yards long, including the school-record 61-yarder. The CSC coaches say the 90-man roster includes other promising players. “We’ll know a lot more about them by the end of the spring,” Long noted. “We always find some diamonds in the rough.” The Eagles’ spring finale is set for Friday, April 25.

Deep Dive: Con Marshall takes a look into CSC spring football practice battles

Western Nebraska Prep Track Results

Boys Team Co-Champion: Burns, WY 101; Lingle Ft. Laramie, WY 101 Girls Team Champion: Bridgeport 77 Bayard C-D: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581888/results">Results Link</a>

Buffalo Bill Invite - North Platte April 7 Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Buffalo Bill Invite: Results Link

Ed Moore Invite - Ogallala April 7

Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Ed Moore Invite: Results Link&nbsp;&nbsp;

Storm Invite - Creek Valley HS, Chappell April 8

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 </figure>Western Nebraska Prep Track ResultsBayard C-D Invite April 5Boys Team Co-Champion: Burns, WY 101; Lingle Ft. Laramie, WY 101 Girls Team Champion: Bridgeport 77 Bayard C-D: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581888/results">Results Link</a>Buffalo Bill Invite - North Platte April 7 Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Buffalo Bill Invite: Results LinkEd Moore Invite - Ogallala April 7Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Ed Moore Invite: Results Link&nbsp;&nbsp;Storm Invite - Creek Valley HS, Chappell April 8Boys Champion: Girls Champion:Storm Invite: Results Link

Western Nebraska Prep Track Results

Nebraska fell 11-9 in a midweek matchup at Omaha on Wednesday night at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.

Nebraska (12-17) scored nine runs on 16 hits and two errors, while Omaha (9-17) scored 11 runs on eight hits.

Case Sanderson led NU at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Max Buettenback had a 3-for-4 night with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored. Cayden Brumbaugh went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs. Dylan Carey tallied two hits, while Cael Frost and Joshua Overbeek recorded one hit each.

Carson Jasa pitched two innings, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks. Gavin Blachowicz and Caleb Clark combined to pitch the third and fourth innings, while Casey Daiss and Aiden White saw an inning of action. J’Shawn Unger fell to 0-1 on the season after allowing two runs on one hit in 0.2 innings, before Blake Encarnacion and Ty Horn tossed the final 1.1 innings.

Omaha took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on just one hit. A hit batter, single and walk loaded the bases with one out for the Mavericks. Back-to-back hit batters with the bases loaded plated the two runs in the opening frame for the Mavericks.

Nebraska responded immediately with three runs on three straight hits to begin the second to take a one-run lead. Singles from Stone and Carey set up Buettenback’s 441- foot three-run homer to right that sailed into the parking lot.

Brumbaugh began the top of the third with a double down the left-field line and later came around to score on a sacrifice fly from Buettenback to grow the lead to 4-2.

The Mavericks locked the at four in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs on just one hit. A trio of walks loaded the bases with one out, while an RBI single to center trimmed NU’s lead to 4-3. A fourth walk in the inning allowed the Mavericks to tie the game at four.

The NU offense erupted for five runs on six hits to snag a 9-4 lead in the fourth inning. Overbeek’s leadoff single, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line off the bat of Sanderson scored the Big Red’s first run of the inning.

Brumbaugh lined an RBI double down the left-field line to bring home Sanderson and double the lead to 6-4, while a single through the left side by Stone put runners on first and third for the Huskers with one out. An RBI groundout to shortstop from Carey brought home Brumbaugh, while an RBI single by Buettenback and Frost’s RBI double gave the Big Red its five-run advantage.

UNO plated four runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth to bring the Mavericks within 9-8. Two straight walks and a single loaded the bases with no outs, while a bases-clearing RBI triple down the right-field line made it a two-run game. A sacrifice fly to deep right in foul territory cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-8 game through five innings.

The Mavericks added a run in the sixth to lock the game at nine. Two walks a ground-rule double loaded the bases, while a sacrifice fly to deep center allowed the tying run come home.

Nebraska loaded the bases in the top of the seventh after Brumbaugh drew a two-out walk, but a groundout to second ended the threat and sent a tied game into the bottom of the seventh.

Omaha grabbed an 11-9 lead in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run homer to left field after a two-out walk.

The Huskers loaded the bases for the second consecutive inning in the top of the eighth, but couldn’t get the tying run home. Carey began the frame with a single, while Will Jesske and Overbeek drew walks to load the bases, but a strikeout put a halt to NU’s eighth-inning threat.

Nebraska steps back into conference play this weekend, as the Huskers welcome Rutgers to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. 

By: Husker AthleticsNebraska fell 11-9 in a midweek matchup at Omaha on Wednesday night at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.Nebraska (12-17) scored nine runs on 16 hits and two errors, while Omaha (9-17) scored 11 runs on eight hits.Case Sanderson led NU at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Max Buettenback had a 3-for-4 night with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored. Cayden Brumbaugh went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs. Dylan Carey tallied two hits, while Cael Frost and Joshua Overbeek recorded one hit each.Carson Jasa pitched two innings, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks. Gavin Blachowicz and Caleb Clark combined to pitch the third and fourth innings, while Casey Daiss and Aiden White saw an inning of action. J’Shawn Unger fell to 0-1 on the season after allowing two runs on one hit in 0.2 innings, before Blake Encarnacion and Ty Horn tossed the final 1.1 innings.Omaha took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on just one hit. A hit batter, single and walk loaded the bases with one out for the Mavericks. Back-to-back hit batters with the bases loaded plated the two runs in the opening frame for the Mavericks.Nebraska responded immediately with three runs on three straight hits to begin the second to take a one-run lead. Singles from Stone and Carey set up Buettenback’s 441- foot three-run homer to right that sailed into the parking lot.Brumbaugh began the top of the third with a double down the left-field line and later came around to score on a sacrifice fly from Buettenback to grow the lead to 4-2.The Mavericks locked the at four in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs on just one hit. A trio of walks loaded the bases with one out, while an RBI single to center trimmed NU’s lead to 4-3. A fourth walk in the inning allowed the Mavericks to tie the game at four.The NU offense erupted for five runs on six hits to snag a 9-4 lead in the fourth inning. Overbeek’s leadoff single, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line off the bat of Sanderson scored the Big Red’s first run of the inning.Brumbaugh lined an RBI double down the left-field line to bring home Sanderson and double the lead to 6-4, while a single through the left side by Stone put runners on first and third for the Huskers with one out. An RBI groundout to shortstop from Carey brought home Brumbaugh, while an RBI single by Buettenback and Frost’s RBI double gave the Big Red its five-run advantage.UNO plated four runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth to bring the Mavericks within 9-8. Two straight walks and a single loaded the bases with no outs, while a bases-clearing RBI triple down the right-field line made it a two-run game. A sacrifice fly to deep right in foul territory cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-8 game through five innings.The Mavericks added a run in the sixth to lock the game at nine. Two walks a ground-rule double loaded the bases, while a sacrifice fly to deep center allowed the tying run come home.Nebraska loaded the bases in the top of the seventh after Brumbaugh drew a two-out walk, but a groundout to second ended the threat and sent a tied game into the bottom of the seventh.Omaha grabbed an 11-9 lead in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run homer to left field after a two-out walk.The Huskers loaded the bases for the second consecutive inning in the top of the eighth, but couldn’t get the tying run home. Carey began the frame with a single, while Will Jesske and Overbeek drew walks to load the bases, but a strikeout put a halt to NU’s eighth-inning threat.Nebraska steps back into conference play this weekend, as the Huskers welcome Rutgers to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Omaha Mavericks outlast Huskers Wednesday, 11-9

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🎥 VIDEO: CSC Spring Football Practice Report - April 2

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.

The Eagles' home dates at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will be September 13 at (vs. Black Hills State), September 27 (vs. Colorado Mesa), October 11 (vs. New Mexico Highlands) and November 8 (vs. Western Colorado). CSC's home opener against Black Hills State will kick off at 6 p.m., with the other three home games starting at 1 p.m.

For the second consecutive season, Chadron State will begin the season early with a "Week 0" game. This year, the Eagles will open on the road against the University of Northern Colorado, a Division I (FCS) opponent which currently competes in the Big Sky Conference, on Saturday, August 30. 

The following Saturday, September 6, Chadron State will complete its nonconference schedule by traveling to take on in-state rivals Nebraska Kearney. The two schools will compete once again for the "Good Life Trophy," a traveling trophy that was introduced last season for what is scheduled to be a yearly renewed rivalry between the schools.

Chadron State's home opener and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener will be Saturday, September 13 against Black Hills State. The Eagles will play in consecutive weeks for the first eight games of the season prior to having a bye week during the week of Saturday, October 26. 

The September 27 game against Colorado Mesa will serve as both homecoming and the Eagles' Hall of Fame weekend. Senior Day will take place during CSC's home finale against Western Colorado on November 8.

Highlights of the road RMAC games on CSC's schedule include the annual Eagle-Rock Trophy showdown with South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on November 1 and the regular season finale at defending RMAC champions CSU Pueblo on November 15. 

Chadron State is coming off a competitive 3-8 season where the Eagles lost five games by seven points or fewer, including two one-score losses to nationally ranked opponents. 

The Eagles are set to return quarterback DJ Ralph, who battled injuries but was named the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week after one of the five games he started for CSC last season. Key leaders from a defensive unit that ranked second in the RMAC in total defense and third in scoring defense also return, including All-Region safety Dax Yeradi and linebacker Logan O'Brien. Chadron State also welcomed a class of 38 signees on National Signing Day this February.

All Eagle games, home and away, will be broadcast live with a video feed on the RMAC Network and on the radio on Double Q County 97.5/105.9 FM with Dave Collins. Further information on tickets will be available soon.

Chadron State began spring practice this past Wednesday. The Eagles' intrasquad spring game will take place on Friday, April 25.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.The Eagles' home dates at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will be September 13 at (vs. Black Hills State), September 27 (vs. Colorado Mesa), October 11 (vs. New Mexico Highlands) and November 8 (vs. Western Colorado). CSC's home opener against Black Hills State will kick off at 6 p.m., with the other three home games starting at 1 p.m.For the second consecutive season, Chadron State will begin the season early with a "Week 0" game. This year, the Eagles will open on the road against the University of Northern Colorado, a Division I (FCS) opponent which currently competes in the Big Sky Conference, on Saturday, August 30. The following Saturday, September 6, Chadron State will complete its nonconference schedule by traveling to take on in-state rivals Nebraska Kearney. The two schools will compete once again for the "Good Life Trophy," a traveling trophy that was introduced last season for what is scheduled to be a yearly renewed rivalry between the schools.Chadron State's home opener and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener will be Saturday, September 13 against Black Hills State. The Eagles will play in consecutive weeks for the first eight games of the season prior to having a bye week during the week of Saturday, October 26. The September 27 game against Colorado Mesa will serve as both homecoming and the Eagles' Hall of Fame weekend. Senior Day will take place during CSC's home finale against Western Colorado on November 8.Highlights of the road RMAC games on CSC's schedule include the annual Eagle-Rock Trophy showdown with South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on November 1 and the regular season finale at defending RMAC champions CSU Pueblo on November 15. Chadron State is coming off a competitive 3-8 season where the Eagles lost five games by seven points or fewer, including two one-score losses to nationally ranked opponents. The Eagles are set to return quarterback DJ Ralph, who battled injuries but was named the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week after one of the five games he started for CSC last season. Key leaders from a defensive unit that ranked second in the RMAC in total defense and third in scoring defense also return, including All-Region safety Dax Yeradi and linebacker Logan O'Brien. Chadron State also welcomed a class of 38 signees on National Signing Day this February.All Eagle games, home and away, will be broadcast live with a video feed on the RMAC Network and on the radio on Double Q County 97.5/105.9 FM with Dave Collins. Further information on tickets will be available soon.Chadron State began spring practice this past Wednesday. The Eagles' intrasquad spring game will take place on Friday, April 25.<figure>
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Chadron State reveals official football schedule for 2025

High School Outdoor Track &amp; Field Results

Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Chadron - 135 Boys: Cheyenne East - 250.5

Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581885/teamscores">Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Results</a>

Morrill Early Bird Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Bridgeport - 120 Boys: Bridgeport - 131 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588113/teamscores">Morrill Early Bird Meet Results</a>

Binfield - Scottsbluff March 28 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589900/results">Binfield Results</a>

John Ganser Invite - Sidney March 28 Team Champions Girls: Ogallala - 136.5 Boys: Sidney - 176 Results Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588752/teamscores">John Ganser Results</a>

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 </figure><h2>High School Outdoor Track &amp; Field Results</h2>Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Chadron - 135 Boys: Cheyenne East - 250.5Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581885/teamscores">Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Results</a>Morrill Early Bird Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Bridgeport - 120 Boys: Bridgeport - 131 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588113/teamscores">Morrill Early Bird Meet Results</a>Binfield - Scottsbluff March 28 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589900/results">Binfield Results</a>John Ganser Invite - Sidney March 28 Team Champions Girls: Ogallala - 136.5 Boys: Sidney - 176 Results Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588752/teamscores">John Ganser Results</a>

Results: Quad of outdoor meets signal start of prep track season

DENVER – Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. 

Playing as the home team in Regis's ballpark after the series was moved from Chadron due to weather, CSC only needed four innings to put up a season-high 16 runs in the first game of the day, then rallied with a five-run sixth inning to stun the Rangers in the nightcap. 

Each time, home runs played a role. Sophia Brennan crushed two home runs in her first two at-bats of the opening game of the series, finishing with seven RBI, to help CSC race out to a 10-0 lead after two innings of play. 

Then, in game two, Brogan Allen and Lauren Zimmerman hit fifth and sixth-inning bombs, respectively, to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Eagles strung hits together to add on. 

Beyond the offensive fireworks, Chadron State's pitching did not allow an earned run through the two games. Tori Haug pitched a five-inning complete game one, scattering six hits with four strikeouts, before Kenzi Garner also threw five innings and gave up two unearned in game two. Belle Akins escaped a sixth-inning jam and ended up with the win in relief after CSC's rally, pitching two one-hit innings. 

With the two victories, Chadron State is now 11-21 and improved to 7-19 in RMAC play. Regis fell to 12-23 overall and 11-15 in conference. The wins snap an eight-game losing streak for CSC and marked just the second RMAC doubleheader sweep of the season for the Eagles. 

Chadron State scored early and often in the first game. After three singles and a wild pitch produced a run, Brennan hit a full-count, two-out, three-run home run to stake CSC to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Eagles catcher, who entered the game with two home runs on the season, fully doubled her total just an inning later.

After Elizabeth Thorngren and Katelynn Czerpak set the table with singles, Aliyah Rothstein drove home a run with a sacrifice fly. Jazlyn Arvizo singled and Lauren Zimmerman walked to load the bases for Ashland Baca, who bounced into an RBI fielder's choice to make it 6-0. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorDENVER – Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. Playing as the home team in Regis's ballpark after the series was moved from Chadron due to weather, CSC only needed four innings to put up a season-high 16 runs in the first game of the day, then rallied with a five-run sixth inning to stun the Rangers in the nightcap. Each time, home runs played a role. Sophia Brennan crushed two home runs in her first two at-bats of the opening game of the series, finishing with seven RBI, to help CSC race out to a 10-0 lead after two innings of play. Then, in game two, Brogan Allen and Lauren Zimmerman hit fifth and sixth-inning bombs, respectively, to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Eagles strung hits together to add on. Beyond the offensive fireworks, Chadron State's pitching did not allow an earned run through the two games. Tori Haug pitched a five-inning complete game one, scattering six hits with four strikeouts, before Kenzi Garner also threw five innings and gave up two unearned in game two. Belle Akins escaped a sixth-inning jam and ended up with the win in relief after CSC's rally, pitching two one-hit innings. With the two victories, Chadron State is now 11-21 and improved to 7-19 in RMAC play. Regis fell to 12-23 overall and 11-15 in conference. The wins snap an eight-game losing streak for CSC and marked just the second RMAC doubleheader sweep of the season for the Eagles. Chadron State scored early and often in the first game. After three singles and a wild pitch produced a run, Brennan hit a full-count, two-out, three-run home run to stake CSC to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Eagles catcher, who entered the game with two home runs on the season, fully doubled her total just an inning later.After Elizabeth Thorngren and Katelynn Czerpak set the table with singles, Aliyah Rothstein drove home a run with a sacrifice fly. Jazlyn Arvizo singled and Lauren Zimmerman walked to load the bases for Ashland Baca, who bounced into an RBI fielder's choice to make it 6-0. Brogan Allen singled to load the bases, bringing up Brennan with the bases juiced. This time, Brennan wasted no time, swinging on the first pitch and crushing a grand slam to left field to put the Eagles up 10-0. The blast gave Brennan seven RBI through 1.2 innings, just one off the single-game program record of eight held by current assistant coach Kayla Campuzano. Haug cruised, giving up only a three-run home run in the third after a two-out error extended the inning. The senior struck out four and walked just one while improving her record to 5-10. The Eagles completed the rout by scoring one in the third and five in the fourth. In game two, Regis scored two unearned runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead before Allen brought the Eagles within one with a solo blast in the bottom of the inning. In the top of the sixth, a leadoff single and double put two runners on with no out, and the Eagles went to freshman Belle Akins out of the bullpen, ending Garner's day after five-plus innings allowing seven hits, no walks, a strikeout and zero earned runs. Akins clutched up, coaxing a shallow flyout and a strikeout before fielding a comebacker for the third out of the inning. The Eagles capitalized on the momentum swing immediately with a five-run sixth inning to turn the tide. With one out, Jazlyn Arvizo walked to set the stage for Zimmerman, who crushed her team-leading ninth home run to give CSC a 3-2 lead. The Eagles added on key insurance with an RBI double by Brogan Allen and two-out RBI singles by Angelina Quezada and J'lyssa Martinez.