Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities Director

F 2-21 Western Conference speech results listed below

Kaden Gasseling 3rd entertainment speaking

Emily McCune 4th informative speaking &amp; 6th extemporaneous&nbsp;speaking

Sat 2-22 Coy Childers wins a state championship in the 113 pound weight class!&nbsp; This is the first state champion for Alliance since 2005.Wyatt Stabnow placed 6th in the 106 pound weight class.

Sat 2-22 Alliance competed&nbsp;at the Ogallala speech meet with 28 schools and over 400 total entries. Individual placers are listed below.

Kaden Gasseling - 8th place entertainment speaking and 10th place humorous prose

JJ Hager 10th place entertainment speaking and a special award of being the outstanding novice in the event

W 2-26 boys basketball sub district at Scottsbluff vs McCook - 6:30

Th 2-27 boys basketball sub district&nbsp;final at Scottsbluff - 6:00

Sat 3-1 girls basketball district final - opponent and time to be announced&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorHIGHLIGHTS&nbsp;LAST WEEKF 2-21 Western Conference speech results listed belowKaden Gasseling 3rd entertainment speakingEmily McCune 4th informative speaking &amp; 6th extemporaneous&nbsp;speakingSat 2-22 Coy Childers wins a state championship in the 113 pound weight class!&nbsp; This is the first state champion for Alliance since 2005.Wyatt Stabnow placed 6th in the 106 pound weight class.Sat 2-22 Alliance competed&nbsp;at the Ogallala speech meet with 28 schools and over 400 total entries. Individual placers are listed below.Kaden Gasseling - 8th place entertainment speaking and 10th place humorous proseJJ Hager 10th place entertainment speaking and a special award of being the outstanding novice in the eventACTIVITIES THIS WEEKW 2-26 boys basketball sub district at Scottsbluff vs McCook - 6:30Th 2-27 boys basketball sub district&nbsp;final at Scottsbluff - 6:00Sat 3-1 speech at Gering - time tbaSat 3-1 girls basketball district final - opponent and time to be announced&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of February 24th

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State got off to a perfect start at home, defeating New Mexico Highlands by scores of 4-1 and 11-9 to kick off a four-game series and their home schedule in Chadron on Sunday. 

Belle Akins starred on the mound, earning a win and a save in two relief appearances, while J'lyssa Martinez and Aliyah Rothstein tallied multiple hits in both games. 

The two wins lift Chadron State up to 6-4 overall and a 3-3 record in the RMAC. New Mexico Highlands fell to 6-10 and 0-6 in the RMAC. 

In game one, Chadron State took the lead with a three-run third inning and made it stick for the rest of the game. With one out, CSC got four straight singles from J'lyssa Martinez, Lauren Zimmerman, Ashland Baca and Angelina Quezada, scoring two runs, before a two-out base hit from Sophia Brennan made it 3-0. 

Tori Haug got the start on the mound for the Eagles and despite battling control issues, she was mostly unhittable. Haug walked nine batters but struck out seven and allowed just two hits over six innings while Chadron State played errorless defense in the first game. 

New Mexico Highlands's only run of game one came after two walks on a one-out single by Vicky Alvarado, who advanced to second on the throw. With the tying run in scoring position, Haug coaxed a soft line drive to the shortstop Quezada, who alertly doubled the runner off third base to end the inning. Chadron State got the run back in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single from Aliyah Rothstein.

Haug started the seventh and final inning, but after two walks gave way to the true freshman Akins. The Elkhorn native slammed the door, retiring the first three batters that she faced to seal the game one win. 

In game two, Chadron State led 4-2 after four innings of play, but both offenses began to figure out each team's pitching staff in the late innings. New Mexico Highlands used back-to-back home runs to score three times, take a 5-4 lead and chase CSC starter Kenzi Garner, who threw 4.2 innings allowing six runs on eight hits, although just two of the runs were earned. 

That scoring run would be the first of four consecutive half-innings where the lead changed hands. Chadron State answered with a four-spot in the bottom of the fifth, receiving an RBI single from Ashland Baca and a clutch three-run homer from Jazlyn Arvizo to give the Eagles an 8-6 lead. 

Highlands responded to go up 9-8 in the top of the sixth, but the Eagles answered again, with Martinez and Zimmerman connecting for back-to-back RBI singles and Quezada driving home another run on a groundout to give the Eagles an 11-9 lead heading into the final inning. 

Akins, who ended up pitching 2.1 innings of three-run relief in the nightcap, needed to work out of a jam as the Cowgirls hit three straight singles with one out to load the bases, but the freshman held her nerve, getting Heaven Medina to foul out and then striking out Cheyenne Ben looking to end the game. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State got off to a perfect start at home, defeating New Mexico Highlands by scores of 4-1 and 11-9 to kick off a four-game series and their home schedule in Chadron on Sunday. Belle Akins starred on the mound, earning a win and a save in two relief appearances, while J'lyssa Martinez and Aliyah Rothstein tallied multiple hits in both games. The two wins lift Chadron State up to 6-4 overall and a 3-3 record in the RMAC. New Mexico Highlands fell to 6-10 and 0-6 in the RMAC. In game one, Chadron State took the lead with a three-run third inning and made it stick for the rest of the game. With one out, CSC got four straight singles from J'lyssa Martinez, Lauren Zimmerman, Ashland Baca and Angelina Quezada, scoring two runs, before a two-out base hit from Sophia Brennan made it 3-0. Tori Haug got the start on the mound for the Eagles and despite battling control issues, she was mostly unhittable. Haug walked nine batters but struck out seven and allowed just two hits over six innings while Chadron State played errorless defense in the first game. New Mexico Highlands's only run of game one came after two walks on a one-out single by Vicky Alvarado, who advanced to second on the throw. With the tying run in scoring position, Haug coaxed a soft line drive to the shortstop Quezada, who alertly doubled the runner off third base to end the inning. Chadron State got the run back in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single from Aliyah Rothstein.Haug started the seventh and final inning, but after two walks gave way to the true freshman Akins. The Elkhorn native slammed the door, retiring the first three batters that she faced to seal the game one win. In game two, Chadron State led 4-2 after four innings of play, but both offenses began to figure out each team's pitching staff in the late innings. New Mexico Highlands used back-to-back home runs to score three times, take a 5-4 lead and chase CSC starter Kenzi Garner, who threw 4.2 innings allowing six runs on eight hits, although just two of the runs were earned. That scoring run would be the first of four consecutive half-innings where the lead changed hands. Chadron State answered with a four-spot in the bottom of the fifth, receiving an RBI single from Ashland Baca and a clutch three-run homer from Jazlyn Arvizo to give the Eagles an 8-6 lead. Highlands responded to go up 9-8 in the top of the sixth, but the Eagles answered again, with Martinez and Zimmerman connecting for back-to-back RBI singles and Quezada driving home another run on a groundout to give the Eagles an 11-9 lead heading into the final inning. Akins, who ended up pitching 2.1 innings of three-run relief in the nightcap, needed to work out of a jam as the Cowgirls hit three straight singles with one out to load the bases, but the freshman held her nerve, getting Heaven Medina to foul out and then striking out Cheyenne Ben looking to end the game.

🥎 Chadron State takes first two games, series finishes with Highlands Monday

GUNNISON, Colo. – Chadron State shot 50 percent from the field and two Eagles recorded double-doubles as CSC snapped a four-game road losing streak with a 79-62 win over Western Colorado at the "highest collegiate gym in the world" in Gunnison.

Zy Wright scored 17 points, 11 in the second half, along with 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season and second in Chadron State's last three games. Julio Phipps recorded his second double-double of the year with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, spearheading a 43-31 advantage for the Eagles on the glass overall. 

With the win, Chadron State improves to 13-12 overall and 9-8 in the RMAC. The Eagles are still alone in eighth place in the RMAC standings, two games ahead of ninth-place Colorado Christian at 7-10 and one game behind multiple teams at 10-7.

Wright shot 6 of 13 from the field while sinking two three-pointers and all three of his free throws, adding on two steals and three assists to his double-double. Phipps, who grabbed eight of his 12 rebounds in the first half, had five offensive boards among that tally. 

Wright and Phipps were two of five Eagles in double figures on the night. Jalen Thomas and Trey Ballard both finished with 14 points apiece, with Thomas shooting 5-for-10 from the field while Ballard was a near-perfect 6-for-7. Thomas and Ballard joined Dalton Peterson (4-7 FG, 11 points) and Jaylen Davis (4-6 FG, nine points) as Eagles to shoot 50 percent or better from the floor over the course of the game. 

The two teams jockeyed for the lead early, with a 5-4 WCU lead turning into a 9-5 CSC advantage thanks to a Darrius Miles dunk and a Dalton Peterson three. With the Eagles up 17-16, Western went on an 8-0 scoring run to take a seven-point lead at 24-17 with 10:53 left in the first half. 

As it turned out, that would be Western's largest and last lead of the contest. The Eagles answered with a lightning-fast 10-0 scoring run with makes on their next four field goal attempts. Wright hit a three to kick things off before the Eagles pushed the pace, collecting a Thomas layup, Peterson three and Jaylen Davis layup, all on the fastbreak, to take a 27-24 lead. CSC outscored Western 18-10 on the fastbreak for the game. 

The Eagles pushed the lead up to 10 in the first half when Trey Ballard hit a three and a layup on back-to-back possessions to make it 42-32 with two minutes to play, although Western cut into the lead some with the two teams heading to halftime at 44-39.

A Mountaineers three-pointer cut the lead to two out of the locker room, but that would be as close as the home team would get for the rest of the game. Chadron State slowly built the lead over the rest of the half, as the Eagles were up by seven with 15 minutes to play, up by 10 with 12 to play and up by 15 with five minutes to go before taking their largest lead of the night at 79-60 with 1:30 left, just over the 17-point final margin. In the second half, Chadron State shot 55.6 percent from the field while their opponents managed only 27.6 percent after halftime. 

For the game, the Eagles were 50 percent even from the field (30-60), 41.2 percent from three (7-17) and 76.9 percent from the line (10-13). Western Colorado, who fell to 6-18 and 4-13 in the RMAC with the loss, was 34.4 percent from the field and also shot worse than the Eagles from deep (21.9 percent, 7-32) and the line (72.2 percent, 13-18). 

The Eagles outscored WCU in points in the paint 42-24, second chance points 17-11 and bench points 25-16. 

Chadron State will play its final regular season road game of the season this Saturday when the Eagles take on the Westminster Griffins (12-13, 6-11 RMAC), who lost to Black Hills State on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.

Chadron State— Zy Wright 17, Jalen Thomas 14, Trey Ballard 14, Dalton Peterson 11, Julio Phipps 10, Jaylen Davis 9, Darrius Miles 2, John Jenkins 2. Totals: 31-62 FG, 7-17 3PT, 10-13 FT. 79 points, 43 rebounds, 12 assists, 16 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorGUNNISON, Colo. – Chadron State shot 50 percent from the field and two Eagles recorded double-doubles as CSC snapped a four-game road losing streak with a 79-62 win over Western Colorado at the "highest collegiate gym in the world" in Gunnison.Zy Wright scored 17 points, 11 in the second half, along with 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season and second in Chadron State's last three games. Julio Phipps recorded his second double-double of the year with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, spearheading a 43-31 advantage for the Eagles on the glass overall. With the win, Chadron State improves to 13-12 overall and 9-8 in the RMAC. The Eagles are still alone in eighth place in the RMAC standings, two games ahead of ninth-place Colorado Christian at 7-10 and one game behind multiple teams at 10-7.Wright shot 6 of 13 from the field while sinking two three-pointers and all three of his free throws, adding on two steals and three assists to his double-double. Phipps, who grabbed eight of his 12 rebounds in the first half, had five offensive boards among that tally. Wright and Phipps were two of five Eagles in double figures on the night. Jalen Thomas and Trey Ballard both finished with 14 points apiece, with Thomas shooting 5-for-10 from the field while Ballard was a near-perfect 6-for-7. Thomas and Ballard joined Dalton Peterson (4-7 FG, 11 points) and Jaylen Davis (4-6 FG, nine points) as Eagles to shoot 50 percent or better from the floor over the course of the game. The two teams jockeyed for the lead early, with a 5-4 WCU lead turning into a 9-5 CSC advantage thanks to a Darrius Miles dunk and a Dalton Peterson three. With the Eagles up 17-16, Western went on an 8-0 scoring run to take a seven-point lead at 24-17 with 10:53 left in the first half. As it turned out, that would be Western's largest and last lead of the contest. The Eagles answered with a lightning-fast 10-0 scoring run with makes on their next four field goal attempts. Wright hit a three to kick things off before the Eagles pushed the pace, collecting a Thomas layup, Peterson three and Jaylen Davis layup, all on the fastbreak, to take a 27-24 lead. CSC outscored Western 18-10 on the fastbreak for the game. The Eagles pushed the lead up to 10 in the first half when Trey Ballard hit a three and a layup on back-to-back possessions to make it 42-32 with two minutes to play, although Western cut into the lead some with the two teams heading to halftime at 44-39.A Mountaineers three-pointer cut the lead to two out of the locker room, but that would be as close as the home team would get for the rest of the game. Chadron State slowly built the lead over the rest of the half, as the Eagles were up by seven with 15 minutes to play, up by 10 with 12 to play and up by 15 with five minutes to go before taking their largest lead of the night at 79-60 with 1:30 left, just over the 17-point final margin. In the second half, Chadron State shot 55.6 percent from the field while their opponents managed only 27.6 percent after halftime. For the game, the Eagles were 50 percent even from the field (30-60), 41.2 percent from three (7-17) and 76.9 percent from the line (10-13). Western Colorado, who fell to 6-18 and 4-13 in the RMAC with the loss, was 34.4 percent from the field and also shot worse than the Eagles from deep (21.9 percent, 7-32) and the line (72.2 percent, 13-18). The Eagles outscored WCU in points in the paint 42-24, second chance points 17-11 and bench points 25-16. Chadron State will play its final regular season road game of the season this Saturday when the Eagles take on the Westminster Griffins (12-13, 6-11 RMAC), who lost to Black Hills State on Thursday. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.Chadron State— Zy Wright 17, Jalen Thomas 14, Trey Ballard 14, Dalton Peterson 11, Julio Phipps 10, Jaylen Davis 9, Darrius Miles 2, John Jenkins 2. Totals: 31-62 FG, 7-17 3PT, 10-13 FT. 79 points, 43 rebounds, 12 assists, 16 turnovers.

Eagles push closer to RMAC playoffs with blowout win at Western Colorado

GUNNISON, Colo. – A big second-quarter run made the difference as second-place Western Colorado made a halftime lead stick in a 77-55 victory over the Chadron State women's basketball team on Thursday night in Gunnison. 

The Mountaineers (18-6, 13-4 RMAC) outscored Chadron State (5-18, 4-13 RMAC) 26-9 in the second quarter and led by 26 points at halftime, making it too steep of a hill to climb for the Eagles despite CSC outscoring the Mountaineers in both the third and fourth quarters. 

Ashayla Powers led the way with 17 points for the Eagles, shooting 6-for-10 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the line. Powers also added a team-high three steals on the defensive end. 

Olivia Waufle scored a season-high eight points while making 3 of 4 field goal attempts while Megan Counts had six points and a team-high five boards. Bati Assefa contributed on the defensive end as well with three rebounds, a block and a steal. 

The hot-shooting Mountaineers made 50 percent of their shots for the game (30-60) and shot at a 54.2 percent clip in the first half. By contrast, the Eagles made just 32.1 percent of their field goal attempts (18-56), although the teams were about even from three-point range (WCU 5-17, CSC 6-22) and from the line (WCU 12-17, CSC 13-18). 

Chadron State made its first two shots, with a Powers layup and Kyra Tanabe three-pointer giving CSC an early 5-2 advantage. But the Mountaineers turned the tide immediately, ripping off a 17-2 run that gave the hosts a double-digit lead eight minutes into the game. 

While the Eagles shooting improved in the second half, CSC was just 20.6 percent from the floor in the first half. The Eagles had two separate four-plus minute stretches without a field goal in the second quarter and the long stretches without baskets allowed the Mountaineers to build an insurmountable lead. 

Chadron State shot better than 50 percent as a team in the third quarter and were a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, but the offensive improvements couldn't overcome the first-half deficit. 

The Eagles will remain on the road and head to Salt Lake City to battle Westminster (5-19, 4-13 RMAC), with tip-off set for 1 p.m. Saturday.

Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 17, Olivia Waufle 8, Megan Counts 6, Kyra Tanabe 5, Kylie Krise 5, Camren Morris 5, Liberty Line 5, Trey Eriksson 3, Malorie Byrne 1. Totals: 18-56 FG, 6-23 3PT, 13-18 FT. 55 points, 33 rebounds, 9 assists, 16 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorGUNNISON, Colo. – A big second-quarter run made the difference as second-place Western Colorado made a halftime lead stick in a 77-55 victory over the Chadron State women's basketball team on Thursday night in Gunnison. The Mountaineers (18-6, 13-4 RMAC) outscored Chadron State (5-18, 4-13 RMAC) 26-9 in the second quarter and led by 26 points at halftime, making it too steep of a hill to climb for the Eagles despite CSC outscoring the Mountaineers in both the third and fourth quarters. Ashayla Powers led the way with 17 points for the Eagles, shooting 6-for-10 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the line. Powers also added a team-high three steals on the defensive end. Olivia Waufle scored a season-high eight points while making 3 of 4 field goal attempts while Megan Counts had six points and a team-high five boards. Bati Assefa contributed on the defensive end as well with three rebounds, a block and a steal. The hot-shooting Mountaineers made 50 percent of their shots for the game (30-60) and shot at a 54.2 percent clip in the first half. By contrast, the Eagles made just 32.1 percent of their field goal attempts (18-56), although the teams were about even from three-point range (WCU 5-17, CSC 6-22) and from the line (WCU 12-17, CSC 13-18). Chadron State made its first two shots, with a Powers layup and Kyra Tanabe three-pointer giving CSC an early 5-2 advantage. But the Mountaineers turned the tide immediately, ripping off a 17-2 run that gave the hosts a double-digit lead eight minutes into the game. While the Eagles shooting improved in the second half, CSC was just 20.6 percent from the floor in the first half. The Eagles had two separate four-plus minute stretches without a field goal in the second quarter and the long stretches without baskets allowed the Mountaineers to build an insurmountable lead. Chadron State shot better than 50 percent as a team in the third quarter and were a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, but the offensive improvements couldn't overcome the first-half deficit. The Eagles will remain on the road and head to Salt Lake City to battle Westminster (5-19, 4-13 RMAC), with tip-off set for 1 p.m. Saturday.Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 17, Olivia Waufle 8, Megan Counts 6, Kyra Tanabe 5, Kylie Krise 5, Camren Morris 5, Liberty Line 5, Trey Eriksson 3, Malorie Byrne 1. Totals: 18-56 FG, 6-23 3PT, 13-18 FT. 55 points, 33 rebounds, 9 assists, 16 turnovers.

Mighty Mountaineers put CSC away early to open final RMAC road trip

Th 2-13 boys basketball defeats Hyannis

Sat 2-15 boys wrestling finishes second as a team and qualifies seven for state. This&nbsp;is the&nbsp;most state qualifiers since 2017.&nbsp; Individual finishes are listed below.

3rd place - Coy Childers 113, Trini Trejo 126, and Hunter Bridges 1384th place - Jett Childers 120 and Andrew Benzel 132

Sat 2-15 Alliance speech team had three students earn medals in four events at the North Platte Blue and Gold speech invitational.&nbsp; This meet features 31 teams.&nbsp; Individual results&nbsp;are listed below.

Chili Potmesil - 6th place extemporaneous&nbsp;speaking (championship finals)

Kaden Gasseling - 4th place humorous (championship finals) and 5th place entertainment speaking (honors finals)

JJ Hager - 3rd place entertainment finals (novice finals)

Sat 2-15 girls basketball defeats Lexington&nbsp;

Sat 2-15 boys basketball defeats Lexington

M 2-17 No school - SOAR conference&nbsp;

M 2-17 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Mitchell - vs Gering at 6:30

M 2-17 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - vs Scottsbluff at 7:45

T 2-18 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Mitchell -opponent tbd at 5:15

T 2-18 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - opponent tbd at 7:45. ( b team vs Scottsbluff at 5:15)

Th 2-20 boys state wrestling tournament at Omaha

Th 2-20 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff -opponent tbd at 6:15

Th 2-20 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - opponent tbd at 7:30F 2-21 boys state wrestling tournament at Omaha

F 2-21 basketball at Sidney - JV games at 4:00, girls varsity at 5:30, boys varsity&nbsp;at 7:00

F 2-21 Western Conference speech meet at Gering - time tba

Sat 2-22 boys state wrestling tournament at Omaha

Sat 2-22 speech at Ogallala invite - 8:00

Sat 2-22 8th grade boys basketball at Rapid City Christian invite - time tba&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorHIGHLIGHTS LAST WEEKTh 2-13 boys basketball defeats HyannisSat 2-15 boys wrestling finishes second as a team and qualifies seven for state. This&nbsp;is the&nbsp;most state qualifiers since 2017.&nbsp; Individual finishes are listed below.District champion - Wyatt Stabnow 106District runner up - Jackson Bailey 1443rd place - Coy Childers 113, Trini Trejo 126, and Hunter Bridges 1384th place - Jett Childers 120 and Andrew Benzel 132Sat 2-15 Alliance speech team had three students earn medals in four events at the North Platte Blue and Gold speech invitational.&nbsp; This meet features 31 teams.&nbsp; Individual results&nbsp;are listed below.Chili Potmesil - 6th place extemporaneous&nbsp;speaking (championship finals)Kaden Gasseling - 4th place humorous (championship finals) and 5th place entertainment speaking (honors finals)JJ Hager - 3rd place entertainment finals (novice finals)Sat 2-15 girls basketball defeats Lexington&nbsp;Sat 2-15 boys basketball defeats LexingtonACTIVITIES THIS WEEKM 2-17 No school - SOAR conference&nbsp;M 2-17 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Mitchell - vs Gering at 6:30M 2-17 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - vs Scottsbluff at 7:45T 2-18 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Mitchell -opponent tbd at 5:15T 2-18 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - opponent tbd at 7:45. ( b team vs Scottsbluff at 5:15)Th 2-20 boys state wrestling tournament at OmahaTh 2-20 7th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff -opponent tbd at 6:15Th 2-20 8th grade boys basketball tournament at Scottsbluff - opponent tbd at 7:30F 2-21 boys state wrestling tournament at OmahaF 2-21 basketball at Sidney - JV games at 4:00, girls varsity at 5:30, boys varsity&nbsp;at 7:00F 2-21 Western Conference speech meet at Gering - time tbaSat 2-22 boys state wrestling tournament at OmahaSat 2-22 speech at Ogallala invite - 8:00Sat 2-22 8th grade boys basketball at Rapid City Christian invite - time tba&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of February 17th

Boys District Wrestling Meets were held across Nebraska on Saturday, the following are the wrestlers who have qualified for the State Tournament this week in Omaha. Watch the POST and our Facebook page for updates this week.&nbsp;

Boys District Wrestling Meets were held across Nebraska on Saturday, the following are the wrestlers who have qualified for the State Tournament this week in Omaha. Watch the POST and our Facebook page for updates this week.&nbsp;<h2>Class
B</h2>Alliance106 – Wyatt Stabnow (District Champ)113 – Coy Childers (3rd)120 – Jett Childers (4th)126 – Trini Trejo (3rd)132 – Andrew Benzel (4th)138 – Hunter Bridges (3rd)144 – Jackson Bailey (2nd)Gering113 – Frost Wallace (District Champ)120 – Evan Strom (2nd)132 – Jayden Hakert (4th)144 – Isaiah Murillo (District Champ)165 – Juan Molina (3rd)175 – Rece Knight (2nd)Scottsbluff106 – Anthony Shifflett (2nd)113 – Oscar Brown (District Champ)132 – Carson Lucius (2nd)150 – Milo Cervantes (4th)157 – Micah Gomez (4th)285 – Daylon Adams (2nd)<h2>Class
C&nbsp;</h2>Bridgeport150 – Illias Lehman (4th)Chadron&nbsp;157 – Quinn Bailey (District Champ)165 – Zane Cullers (3rd)Gordon-Rushville 113 – Trevyn Younkin (4th)120 – Jaxon Kearns (4th)144 – Kyler Vincent (3rd)215 – Toby Berndt (4th)285 – Lain Tausan (3rd)<h2>CLASS
D</h2>Bayard106 – Henry Dueker (4th)138 – Coy Armstrong (3rd)Crawford144 – Carson Gibbons (3rd)150 – Paden Morava (3rd)157 – Colton Mader (3rd)175 – Cody Holmgren (2nd)Hemingford106 – Ryan Ragsdale (District Champ)Minatare126 – Tripton Stec (3rd)Morrill113 – Coy Bernhardt (2nd)113 – Owen Graham (4th)126 – Drey Gardner (District Champ)132 – Bryant Zimmerman (4th)

Panhandle Area Boys Wrestlers Qualify for State

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 14

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 14Boys GamesBridgeport 76, Gordon-Rushville 31Chadron 71, Sidney 63Scottsbluff 83, North Platte 49McCook 62, Gering 55Garden County 57, Hay Springs 55Arthur County 59, Potter-Dix 54South Platte 56, Creek Valley 44Girls GamesBridgeport 64, Gordon-Rushville 42Sidney 63, Chadron 33Scottsbluff 48, North Platte 22Kimball 40, Hemingford 33Gering 65, McCook 63Arthur County 53, Potter-Dix 39South Platte 61, Creek Valley 17

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 14

DENVER – Reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Jalen Thomas scored 22 points, but another three points that didn't make it to the box score ended up being the story in a 73-71 loss to MSU Denver Thursday evening. 

After MSU Denver missed a one-and-one free throw with three seconds left, Thomas dribbled up the court and launched a shot from the halfcourt line that banked through the net and momentarily gave the Eagles an improbable road win. 

However, a lengthy video replay review determined that Thomas didn't release the shot in time and the basket was overturned, handing a two-point victory back to the host Roadrunners. The no-basket nullified what would have been a double-digit comeback for the Eagles, who ultimately never led in the game but rallied from 11 points down with 10:12 to go. 

Thomas, who scored CSC's final two baskets of the game before the last-second shot, recorded his sixth 20-point game of the season and added five rebounds and a season-high five steals, the most in a single game by any CSC player this season. 

Zy Wright earned his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds while 6-foot-11 Darrius Miles scored 17 points, shot 7 of 11 from the floor and made all three of his three-point attempts. 

Denied a fourth straight win, Chadron State is now 12-11 overall and 8-7 in the RMAC. MSU Denver, which started 8-0 in RMAC play but had lost four of six entering Thursday night's game, is now 17-6 overall and 11-4 in conference. 

Thanks to results around the league, Chadron State is tied with Colorado Mesa for seventh and eighth place in the RMAC standings, the final two RMAC Tournament positions. The Eagles have a two-game lead over ninth-place Colorado Christian (6-9) with five games to play and are just one game back of a three-team tie for fourth place between 9-6 Fort Lewis, Black Hills State and UCCS. 

The Eagles shot 45.5 percent from the field and made 4 of 15 three-pointers. The Eagles were uncharacteristically not sharp from the free throw line, making only 7 of 13 attempts. MSU Denver shot 44.8 percent from the field and made 10 of 29 threes.

In the first half, MSU Denver opened up an 18-11 lead, but Chadron State closed the gap with a 10-3 run featuring six points from John Jenkins to tie the score at 21-21. From there, however, MSU Denver began to catch fire from deep, scoring five made field goals in a row from beyond the arc to end the first half up by double digits, 42-31. 

The hosts maintained that margin for the first part of the second half, but Chadron State refused to go away. With about nine minutes to play, Miles hit a three and Trey Ballard tallied back-to-back baskets to trim the lead to three points at 57-54. 

The Roadrunners climbed back up by six at 68-62, but with four minutes left, a Thomas steal led to a Julio Phipps layup in transition before a quick MSUD miss and another Miles three cut the lead to one again. With 27 seconds to go, Roadrunners forward Caleb McGill scored to give MSU Denver a 71-67 lead, but the Roadrunners simply couldn't guard Thomas the rest of the way. 

The redshirt senior drove down the court in six seconds for a layup to make it 71-69. Trey Ballard nearly tied it by stealing the inbounds pass, but his contested jumper missed, and a jump ball on the loose ball gave possession to the Roadrunners, who were then fouled and hit two free throws with 11 seconds left. 

Thomas hustled down the court again for a pull-up midrange to cut it to 73-71 with four seconds left. Out of a timeout, the Eagles fouled McGill and sent the forward to the line for a one-and-one free throw with three ticks on the clock, leading to the game-deciding moment. 

Chadron State will face the RMAC's leading team on Saturday, No. 8/10-ranked Colorado School of Mines (20-3, 14-1 RMAC). Tipoff is slated for 3 p.m. in Golden, Colorado.

Chadron State— Jalen Thomas 22, Darrius Miles 17, Zy Wright 10, Julio Phipps 6, Trey Ballard 6, John Jenkins 6, Dalton Peterson 3, Zach Smith 1. Totals: 30-66 FG, 4-15 3PT, 7-13 FT. 71 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 7 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorDENVER – Reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Jalen Thomas scored 22 points, but another three points that didn't make it to the box score ended up being the story in a 73-71 loss to MSU Denver Thursday evening. After MSU Denver missed a one-and-one free throw with three seconds left, Thomas dribbled up the court and launched a shot from the halfcourt line that banked through the net and momentarily gave the Eagles an improbable road win. However, a lengthy video replay review determined that Thomas didn't release the shot in time and the basket was overturned, handing a two-point victory back to the host Roadrunners. The no-basket nullified what would have been a double-digit comeback for the Eagles, who ultimately never led in the game but rallied from 11 points down with 10:12 to go. Thomas, who scored CSC's final two baskets of the game before the last-second shot, recorded his sixth 20-point game of the season and added five rebounds and a season-high five steals, the most in a single game by any CSC player this season. Zy Wright earned his second double-double of the season with 10 points and 11 rebounds while 6-foot-11 Darrius Miles scored 17 points, shot 7 of 11 from the floor and made all three of his three-point attempts. Denied a fourth straight win, Chadron State is now 12-11 overall and 8-7 in the RMAC. MSU Denver, which started 8-0 in RMAC play but had lost four of six entering Thursday night's game, is now 17-6 overall and 11-4 in conference. Thanks to results around the league, Chadron State is tied with Colorado Mesa for seventh and eighth place in the RMAC standings, the final two RMAC Tournament positions. The Eagles have a two-game lead over ninth-place Colorado Christian (6-9) with five games to play and are just one game back of a three-team tie for fourth place between 9-6 Fort Lewis, Black Hills State and UCCS. The Eagles shot 45.5 percent from the field and made 4 of 15 three-pointers. The Eagles were uncharacteristically not sharp from the free throw line, making only 7 of 13 attempts. MSU Denver shot 44.8 percent from the field and made 10 of 29 threes.In the first half, MSU Denver opened up an 18-11 lead, but Chadron State closed the gap with a 10-3 run featuring six points from John Jenkins to tie the score at 21-21. From there, however, MSU Denver began to catch fire from deep, scoring five made field goals in a row from beyond the arc to end the first half up by double digits, 42-31. The hosts maintained that margin for the first part of the second half, but Chadron State refused to go away. With about nine minutes to play, Miles hit a three and Trey Ballard tallied back-to-back baskets to trim the lead to three points at 57-54. The Roadrunners climbed back up by six at 68-62, but with four minutes left, a Thomas steal led to a Julio Phipps layup in transition before a quick MSUD miss and another Miles three cut the lead to one again. With 27 seconds to go, Roadrunners forward Caleb McGill scored to give MSU Denver a 71-67 lead, but the Roadrunners simply couldn't guard Thomas the rest of the way. The redshirt senior drove down the court in six seconds for a layup to make it 71-69. Trey Ballard nearly tied it by stealing the inbounds pass, but his contested jumper missed, and a jump ball on the loose ball gave possession to the Roadrunners, who were then fouled and hit two free throws with 11 seconds left. Thomas hustled down the court again for a pull-up midrange to cut it to 73-71 with four seconds left. Out of a timeout, the Eagles fouled McGill and sent the forward to the line for a one-and-one free throw with three ticks on the clock, leading to the game-deciding moment. Chadron State will face the RMAC's leading team on Saturday, No. 8/10-ranked Colorado School of Mines (20-3, 14-1 RMAC). Tipoff is slated for 3 p.m. in Golden, Colorado.Chadron State— Jalen Thomas 22, Darrius Miles 17, Zy Wright 10, Julio Phipps 6, Trey Ballard 6, John Jenkins 6, Dalton Peterson 3, Zach Smith 1. Totals: 30-66 FG, 4-15 3PT, 7-13 FT. 71 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 7 turnovers.

CSC's half-court heave at buzzer overturned by replay, handing victory to MSU-Denver

DENVER – Chadron State women's basketball broke through for its first road win of the season, defeating MSU Denver 60-55 in a Thursday evening game at the Auraria Events Center.

Ashayla Powers scored 18 points with seven rebounds, Megan Counts added 16 points and Kylie Krise finished a point away from a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds to lead Chadron State to victory. 

The win bumps the Eagles up to 5-16 overall and 4-11 in RMAC play. The Eagles improved to 1-7 on the road this season and won on the road against MSU Denver for the second consecutive year. The Roadrunners dropped to 6-17 and 5-10 in the RMAC with the loss. 

The Eagles crucially won the rebounding battle (42-34) and the turnover battle (committing 16 and forcing 17) in Thursday's game. Chadron State managed to win despite the Roadrunners outshooting CSC from the field (35.5 percent to 34.6 percent) and from three-point range (21.1 percent to 14.3 percent). 

Powers made 6 of 9 shots from the floor and consistently got to the free-throw line, sinking 6 of 11 attempts. The rest of the Eagles were a combined 15-18 from the stripe. Powers nearly outpaced the entire MSU Denver team from the line, as the hosts had just 12 free-throw attempts overall, making seven. 

Counts shot over 50 percent from the field, making 6 of 13 attempts, and added five rebounds, two blocks and a steal. She was joined in the starting frontcourt by Arvada, Colorado freshman Malorie Byrne, who made her first collegiate start a game after scoring a career-high nine points against CSU Pueblo. Byrne finished with three points, two assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes on Thursday. 

The teams started out even, with five ties in the first quarter alone, but Chadron State emerged from the first 10 minutes with a three-point, 18-15 lead. The game continued to see-saw back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team leading by more than three points for the entire second quarter with Chadron up 28-27 at the half. 

Out of the locker room, the Eagles received two Megan Counts layups plus two Kyra Tanabe free throws before a three-point play on a putback by Powers gave CSC its largest lead at 37-28. MSU Denver chipped away, however, using an 8-1 run to pull within a point with 1:25 to play in the third quarter and eventually taking the lead 44-43 at the end of the period. 

The teams continued to wrestle the lead back and forth, with a total of 10 lead changes and nine ties throughout the contest. Powers proved clutch in the fourth quarter, as the veteran forward scored eight points in the fourth, including a 4-for-4 stretch at the line. 

Powers scored 8 of 10 CSC points between eight-and-a-half and two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, turning a 47-46 MSU Denver lead into a 55-48 Eagles cushion that the visitors were able to see out. 

Chadron State will continue its road trip in Golden, Colorado on Saturday night when the Eagles take on Colorado School of Mines (9-14, 7-8 RMAC) at 3 p.m.

Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 18, Megan Counts 16, Kylie Krise 9, Kyra Tanabe 9, Malorie Byrne 3, Jordyn Stokes 3, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 18-52 FG, 3-21 3PT, 21-29 FT. 60 points, 42 rebounds, 11 assists, 16 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorDENVER – Chadron State women's basketball broke through for its first road win of the season, defeating MSU Denver 60-55 in a Thursday evening game at the Auraria Events Center.Ashayla Powers scored 18 points with seven rebounds, Megan Counts added 16 points and Kylie Krise finished a point away from a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds to lead Chadron State to victory. The win bumps the Eagles up to 5-16 overall and 4-11 in RMAC play. The Eagles improved to 1-7 on the road this season and won on the road against MSU Denver for the second consecutive year. The Roadrunners dropped to 6-17 and 5-10 in the RMAC with the loss. The Eagles crucially won the rebounding battle (42-34) and the turnover battle (committing 16 and forcing 17) in Thursday's game. Chadron State managed to win despite the Roadrunners outshooting CSC from the field (35.5 percent to 34.6 percent) and from three-point range (21.1 percent to 14.3 percent). Powers made 6 of 9 shots from the floor and consistently got to the free-throw line, sinking 6 of 11 attempts. The rest of the Eagles were a combined 15-18 from the stripe. Powers nearly outpaced the entire MSU Denver team from the line, as the hosts had just 12 free-throw attempts overall, making seven. Counts shot over 50 percent from the field, making 6 of 13 attempts, and added five rebounds, two blocks and a steal. She was joined in the starting frontcourt by Arvada, Colorado freshman Malorie Byrne, who made her first collegiate start a game after scoring a career-high nine points against CSU Pueblo. Byrne finished with three points, two assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes on Thursday. The teams started out even, with five ties in the first quarter alone, but Chadron State emerged from the first 10 minutes with a three-point, 18-15 lead. The game continued to see-saw back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team leading by more than three points for the entire second quarter with Chadron up 28-27 at the half. Out of the locker room, the Eagles received two Megan Counts layups plus two Kyra Tanabe free throws before a three-point play on a putback by Powers gave CSC its largest lead at 37-28. MSU Denver chipped away, however, using an 8-1 run to pull within a point with 1:25 to play in the third quarter and eventually taking the lead 44-43 at the end of the period. The teams continued to wrestle the lead back and forth, with a total of 10 lead changes and nine ties throughout the contest. Powers proved clutch in the fourth quarter, as the veteran forward scored eight points in the fourth, including a 4-for-4 stretch at the line. Powers scored 8 of 10 CSC points between eight-and-a-half and two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, turning a 47-46 MSU Denver lead into a 55-48 Eagles cushion that the visitors were able to see out. Chadron State will continue its road trip in Golden, Colorado on Saturday night when the Eagles take on Colorado School of Mines (9-14, 7-8 RMAC) at 3 p.m.Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 18, Megan Counts 16, Kylie Krise 9, Kyra Tanabe 9, Malorie Byrne 3, Jordyn Stokes 3, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 18-52 FG, 3-21 3PT, 21-29 FT. 60 points, 42 rebounds, 11 assists, 16 turnovers.

CSC women win first RMAC road contest with 60-55 finish at MSU-Denver

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 13

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🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 13

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 11

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🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 11

Alliance, Neb. - Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association in conjunction with the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association awards Academic All State for NSAA activities.&nbsp; Each school is allowed two recipients per sport.&nbsp; Listed below are the recipients for Alliance High School.&nbsp; Congratulations to these outstanding students on their accomplishments in the classroom and in their respective activities!

Girls Golf - Emily McCune and Ryley Norris

Softball - Sivia Acosta and Emily Carrillo

Boys Cross Country - Gabe Busch and Asher Saka

Volleyball - Josie Sanders and Taylee Thompson

Play Production - Peytann Lunberry and Callie Robbins

Unified Bowling - Tucker Hutson and Garrett Myers

Alliance Public SchoolsAlliance, Neb. - Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association in conjunction with the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association awards Academic All State for NSAA activities.&nbsp; Each school is allowed two recipients per sport.&nbsp; Listed below are the recipients for Alliance High School.&nbsp; Congratulations to these outstanding students on their accomplishments in the classroom and in their respective activities!Girls Golf - Emily McCune and Ryley NorrisBoys Tennis - Isaac Baker and Riley BestSoftball - Sivia Acosta and Emily CarrilloBoys Cross Country - Gabe Busch and Asher SakaVolleyball - Josie Sanders and Taylee ThompsonFootball - Jett Herian and Espen LanikPlay Production - Peytann Lunberry and Callie RobbinsUnified Bowling - Tucker Hutson and Garrett Myers

Alliance students honored for Academic All State - NCPA and NSAA

Area girl athletes have earned their trip to the CHI Center in Omaha for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament begins on Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00pm (CT) with the 1st round and quarterfinal matchups.

The 1st round consolations, semis, championships and more will take place on day two which is February 19th. The event will begin at 9:00am (CT). Check out the full time of events below.

100 - Carlie McKibbin (District Champion)

105 - Josephine Werner (District Champion)

130 - Jenifer Banister (District Champion)

Area girl athletes have earned their trip to the CHI Center in Omaha for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament begins on Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00pm (CT) with the 1st round and quarterfinal matchups.The 1st round consolations, semis, championships and more will take place on day two which is February 19th. The event will begin at 9:00am (CT). Check out the full time of events below.<figure>
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 </figure>2025 state qaulifiers:CLASS AGering100 - Rileigh Dane105 - Rylee Luce115 - Autumn Hahn125 - Kaydence McKee<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgeringbulldogs%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0y8QckMgtYgXLyP3kU5UzRHNue4WeLxaUWJBCfeAVUtgeMGWG1kcVdkbfohdZLZAhl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="741" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Scottsbluff190 - Jazmyn Garcia (District Champion)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FScottsbluffWrestlingClub%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0eDik4QHBhKE1Ad2F4i4V1qGH1XziTURmgSXzRYtVsYNpMSKyBuSdCnUGRavrsWi7l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="624" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>CLASS BBayard100 - Carlie McKibbin (District Champion)170 - Zoleigh Reffalt<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBayardPublicSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0dBYc8jRNAXUZ9xMvoD1mNmQpDCJogkJcQgLnSg46DUADXKfuwHXBRPYddesnCwAvl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="262" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Mitchell100 - Avalina Stoner<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhomeofmpstigers%2Fposts%2Fpfbid034ZUi74qdJEFfPFAnccQetziDN2GfCVuUVcsNXAxgoSkdyVxu8woDkZXNBVa5w2z5l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="666" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Chadron105 - Josephine Werner (District Champion)120 - Bristol Prado170 - Vivian Golembiewski<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FChadronHighSchool%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02B2Q1Jp6yz8453hNYF926u6cHtWE94pVpqbn6nA4d4EeHfEh9sVBRsSRvL8r4PD9Wl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="449" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Morrill110 - Jazzmyne HardinHemingford115 - Aurora Hinman<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHemingfordSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02tiJtbswE66xQAtssfp5VuH75ogVT8kAWKXNjJxZPdih8LzWLNufkgwFaeKjMXVEZl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="491" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>BridgeportKyra Robbins (District Champion)120 - Elizabeth Menke130 - Morgan Amateis140 - Cammie Rader190 - Hayden Marks<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbportbulldogs%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02t7UHVEB7wQNWjnTZLcT9GJqkGuSkjDd268ez2uYhijCkSiXtucHaDGhQqo65STyil&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="709" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Gordon-Rushville130 - Jenifer Banister (District Champion)135 - Lainey Filmore145 - Kirsten Heck&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGordRushPS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02fmP2SLNtckrwTcegBABxM8BGnXw36f4kN46fFaMD8gkGRPHJ1AwjwJRZLqTbdjtNl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="645" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Area girl wrestlers qualify for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament

Th 2-6 Boys wrestling defeats Torrington in a dual.

Sat 2-8 Boys wrestling wins the Southeast, WY duals.&nbsp; Record was 4-0 with wins over Chadron 39-35, Crawford 62-10, Bayard 60-12, and Lingle Fort Laramie/Southeast 33-31Sat 2-8.&nbsp;

Congratulations to the AHS Speech Team for earning 2nd Place Sweepstakes honors at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Invitational.&nbsp; Individual&nbsp;placings are listed below.

1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune2nd Place: Chili Potmesil

M 2-10 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - first round&nbsp;games - 4:00 Gering vs Chadron, 5:30 Alliance vs Mitchell&nbsp;M 2-10 reserve girls basketball tournament at Gering - 4:00 Alliance vs Gering

T 2-11 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - semifinals - 4:00 Scottsbluff vs Gering/Chadron winner, 5:30 Sidney vs Alliance/Mitchell winner

T 2-11 reserve girls basketball tournament - 4:00 Alliance/Gering winner vs Sidney

Th 2-13 boys basketball vs Hyannis - JV 5:30, varsity 7:00Th 2-13 9th boys basketball tournament final - 4:00 (before games vs Hyannis)

Th 2-13 reserve girls basketball tournament final - 6:00&nbsp;

Th 2-13 middle school boys basketball vs Sidney - 4:00 - 7th away, 8th home

Sat 2-15 boys wrestling districts at Waverly - 9:30 central&nbsp;

Sat 2-15 basketball at home vs Lexington - JV games at 1:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 2:30, boys varsity 4:00

Sat 2-15 speech at North Platte invite - time TBA

Sat 2-15 academic decathlon state - time TBA

Sat 2-15 middle school girls wrestling at Scottsbluff&nbsp;- 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorLAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:Th 2-6 Boys wrestling defeats Torrington in a dual.Sat 2-8 Boys wrestling wins the Southeast, WY duals.&nbsp; Record was 4-0 with wins over Chadron 39-35, Crawford 62-10, Bayard 60-12, and Lingle Fort Laramie/Southeast 33-31Sat 2-8.&nbsp;Congratulations to the AHS Speech Team for earning 2nd Place Sweepstakes honors at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Invitational.&nbsp; Individual&nbsp;placings are listed below.Extemporaneous Speaking1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune2nd Place: Chili PotmesilInformative Speaking1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune3rd Place: Ayla Foster6th Place:&nbsp; Brylee Rasmussen&nbsp;Persuasive Speaking1st Place: Ryleigh MashburnHumorous Prose2nd Place: Kaden GasselingSerious Prose4th Place: Brylee RasmussenEntertainment Speaking3rd Place: Ryleigh Mashburn4th Place: Kaden Gasseling5th Place: Jason "J.J." Hager&nbsp;THIS WEEK ACTIVITIESM 2-10 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - first round&nbsp;games - 4:00 Gering vs Chadron, 5:30 Alliance vs Mitchell&nbsp;M 2-10 reserve girls basketball tournament at Gering - 4:00 Alliance vs GeringT 2-11 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - semifinals - 4:00 Scottsbluff vs Gering/Chadron winner, 5:30 Sidney vs Alliance/Mitchell winnerT 2-11 reserve girls basketball tournament - 4:00 Alliance/Gering winner vs SidneyTh 2-13 boys basketball vs Hyannis - JV 5:30, varsity 7:00Th 2-13 9th boys basketball tournament final - 4:00 (before games vs Hyannis)Th 2-13 reserve girls basketball tournament final - 6:00&nbsp;Th 2-13 middle school boys basketball vs Sidney - 4:00 - 7th away, 8th homeSat 2-15 boys wrestling districts at Waverly - 9:30 central&nbsp;Sat 2-15 basketball at home vs Lexington - JV games at 1:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 2:30, boys varsity 4:00Sat 2-15 speech at North Platte invite - time TBASat 2-15 academic decathlon state - time TBASat 2-15 middle school girls wrestling at Scottsbluff&nbsp;- 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of February 10th

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 &amp; 7

Western Trails Conference Tournament - Girls Kimball 38, Bayard 25

Friday's Games at WNCC Scottsbluff

Western Trails Conference Tournament - Boys

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 &amp; 7Western Trails Conference Tournament - Girls Kimball 38, Bayard 25Morrill 45, Hemingford 42Gordon-Rushville 33, Mitchell 32Friday's Games at WNCC ScottsbluffHemingford 33, Bayard 29Bridgeport 67, Gordon-Rushville 31Kimball 41, Morrill 39Other Scores FridayHill City, SD 50, Chadron 26Sidney 70, Gering 50Scottsbluff 55, Alliance 26Garden County 53, Potter-Dix 29Leyton 82, Creek Valley 27Banner County 36, Minatare 25Other Scores ThursdayLone Star, CO 59, Potter-Dix 31Garden County 54, Arthur County 29Western Trails Conference Tournament - BoysMorrill 43, Gordon-Rushville 32Bridgeport 66, Bayard 27Mitchell 66, Hemingford 49Friday's Games at WNCC ScottsbluffBayard def. Gordon-RushvilleKimball 56, Mitchell 43Bridgeport 67, Morrill 37Other Scores FridayScottsbluff 86, Alliance 48Sidney 67, Gering 50Hill City, SD 56, Chadron 48Cody-Kilgore 57, Crawford 42Hyannis 56, Hay Springs 46Leyton 70, Creek Valley 47Garden County 66, Potter-Dix 36Other Scores ThursdayLone Star, CO 54, Potter-Dix 47Garden County 38, Arthur County 36

🏀 UPDATE: High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 & 7

CHADRON, Neb. – In a wild overtime game that featured 197 points, 16 lead changes, 10 ties, 65 free throws and 47 personal fouls, the Chadron State women's basketball team came up one basket short as they lost a 99-98 thriller to Colorado Christian on Thursday night in the Chicoine Center. 

The Eagles trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter and hit a game-tying three with 16 seconds left in regulation to send the game to an extra period but allowed a go-ahead basket from CCU's Nicole Bowlin with two seconds left. The Eagles had an inbounds play with 1.2 seconds remaining to try and win the game, but Megan Counts's jump shot missed.

The 98 points is the highest single-game total for CSC since the Eagles scored 102 against New Mexico Highlands in the 2013-14 season. That game went to double overtime.

In yet another positive, the Eagles finished the game with both a season-high 19 assists and a season-low nine turnovers despite playing an extra five minutes.

Kyra Tanabe finished with 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Eagles, now 4-15 with a 3-10 RMAC record, as five CSC players scored in double figures. 

Colorado Christian, which improved to 7-14 overall and 5-8 in the RMAC, received 32 points from Victoria Perez and 26 from Bowlin in the victory. 

Kylie Krise hit the game-extending three-pointer, part of a 3-for-6 day from deep for the Colorado native, finishing with 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Chadron State also had big offensive days from Megan Counts (17 pts, 6-10 FG), Allison Richards (16 points) and Ashayla Powers (13 points). 

It may go without saying, but both teams shot the ball well from the field, making nearly half their field goal attempts. Chadron State hit 48.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range (8-24) and had a 71 percent day from the line with nine missed free throws (22-31). 

Colorado Christian was better than the Eagles from the field (49.3 percent), worse from beyond the arc (31.6 percent, 6-19) and better from the line (79.4 percent, 27-34). The two teams were dead even with 38 rebounds each and 44 points in the paint apiece.

The Eagles showed resiliency to get back in the game, as they trailed 46-36 at halftime and were down by double digits, 59-48, as late as 4:02 to go in the third quarter. A 10-0 run nearly erased that advantage, with Krise hitting a three, Allison Richards getting a fastbreak layup, Ashayla Powers getting a layup plus the foul shot and Krise pouncing on a putback off a missed three to pull CSC within one in the span of less than 90 seconds.

Chadron State actually built a seven-point lead with just under eight minutes to play, but the Cougars rallied to tie it at 76-76 with 4:17 left, and the teams stayed within a basket or two of one another the rest of the way. 

With Colorado Christian leading by two at 85-83, CCU went one-for-two from the line, opening the door. Allison Richards drove the lane and kicked out to a wide-open Krise, whose straight-on three-pointer swished through and ignited the Chicoine Center crowd. 

In the extra period, the two teams exchanged the lead eight times in those five minutes alone. Perez took over for Colorado Christian, scoring all 11 of the team's points in overtime up until Bowlin's eventual game-winning basket. The Eagles were an uncharacteristic 3-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 40 seconds of the game.

Chadron State will have an opportunity to rebound with a home game this Saturday against CSU Pueblo (13-8, 8-5 RMAC). The ThunderWolves lost Thursday to Black Hills State by a 62-48 score.

Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 22, Megan Counts 17, Allison Richards 16, Kylie Krise 15, Ashayla Powers 13, Liberty Line 8, Bati Assefa 5, McKenzi Petersen 2. Totals: 34-70 FG, 8-24 3PT, 22-31 FT. 98 points, 38 rebounds, 19 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – In a wild overtime game that featured 197 points, 16 lead changes, 10 ties, 65 free throws and 47 personal fouls, the Chadron State women's basketball team came up one basket short as they lost a 99-98 thriller to Colorado Christian on Thursday night in the Chicoine Center. The Eagles trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter and hit a game-tying three with 16 seconds left in regulation to send the game to an extra period but allowed a go-ahead basket from CCU's Nicole Bowlin with two seconds left. The Eagles had an inbounds play with 1.2 seconds remaining to try and win the game, but Megan Counts's jump shot missed.The 98 points is the highest single-game total for CSC since the Eagles scored 102 against New Mexico Highlands in the 2013-14 season. That game went to double overtime.In yet another positive, the Eagles finished the game with both a season-high 19 assists and a season-low nine turnovers despite playing an extra five minutes.Kyra Tanabe finished with 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Eagles, now 4-15 with a 3-10 RMAC record, as five CSC players scored in double figures. Colorado Christian, which improved to 7-14 overall and 5-8 in the RMAC, received 32 points from Victoria Perez and 26 from Bowlin in the victory. Kylie Krise hit the game-extending three-pointer, part of a 3-for-6 day from deep for the Colorado native, finishing with 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Chadron State also had big offensive days from Megan Counts (17 pts, 6-10 FG), Allison Richards (16 points) and Ashayla Powers (13 points). It may go without saying, but both teams shot the ball well from the field, making nearly half their field goal attempts. Chadron State hit 48.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range (8-24) and had a 71 percent day from the line with nine missed free throws (22-31). Colorado Christian was better than the Eagles from the field (49.3 percent), worse from beyond the arc (31.6 percent, 6-19) and better from the line (79.4 percent, 27-34). The two teams were dead even with 38 rebounds each and 44 points in the paint apiece.The Eagles showed resiliency to get back in the game, as they trailed 46-36 at halftime and were down by double digits, 59-48, as late as 4:02 to go in the third quarter. A 10-0 run nearly erased that advantage, with Krise hitting a three, Allison Richards getting a fastbreak layup, Ashayla Powers getting a layup plus the foul shot and Krise pouncing on a putback off a missed three to pull CSC within one in the span of less than 90 seconds.Chadron State actually built a seven-point lead with just under eight minutes to play, but the Cougars rallied to tie it at 76-76 with 4:17 left, and the teams stayed within a basket or two of one another the rest of the way. With Colorado Christian leading by two at 85-83, CCU went one-for-two from the line, opening the door. Allison Richards drove the lane and kicked out to a wide-open Krise, whose straight-on three-pointer swished through and ignited the Chicoine Center crowd. In the extra period, the two teams exchanged the lead eight times in those five minutes alone. Perez took over for Colorado Christian, scoring all 11 of the team's points in overtime up until Bowlin's eventual game-winning basket. The Eagles were an uncharacteristic 3-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 40 seconds of the game.Chadron State will have an opportunity to rebound with a home game this Saturday against CSU Pueblo (13-8, 8-5 RMAC). The ThunderWolves lost Thursday to Black Hills State by a 62-48 score.Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 22, Megan Counts 17, Allison Richards 16, Kylie Krise 15, Ashayla Powers 13, Liberty Line 8, Bati Assefa 5, McKenzi Petersen 2. Totals: 34-70 FG, 8-24 3PT, 22-31 FT. 98 points, 38 rebounds, 19 assists, 9 turnovers.

Another big comeback, late three sends Eagles into overtime thriller Thursday

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – Point guard Jalen Thomas scored an NCAA career-high 24 points while leading the Chadron State men's basketball team to a pulsating 62-58 victory over Colorado Christian in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Chadron on Thursday night.

The win moves the Eagles up to 11-10 overall and 7-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Currently, the Eagles are tied for seventh place in the conference with Colorado Mesa, with the top eight teams qualifying for the conference tournament. Colorado Christian fell to 8-13 overall and 4-9 in conference.

Thomas scored 12 points in each half and shot 9-for-18 to finish 50 percent from the field. Thomas shot 6-for-12 in the first half, mostly by driving past his defender for layups, then sank all six of his free throws in the second half while making 3 of 6 from the field. Thomas has now made 49 of 55 free throws for 89%. 

The game had 10 ties and 10 lead changes, most of them in the first half. The Eagles led for 25 minutes, compared to just over five minutes for the Denver-area visitors. Chadron State's advantage was never too significant, however, as CSC was never ahead by more than three points until Thomas drove for one of his layups with six seconds remaining before intermission to put his team up by a 28-23 score into halftime.

While Chadron State maintained the lead most of the second half, the Cougars got big boost from 6-4 sophomore Bobby McWard, who kept them in contention. McWard made his presence felt by nailing 4-of-8 shots from behind the arc in the second half while finishing as the Cougars' only double figure scorer with 14 points.

The Eagles also got a big lift late in the game from their leading scorer for the season, Zy Wright, who scored all eight of his points in the second half, including the Eagles' final three field goals of the game. He also was the game's leading rebounder with nine. 

The Eagles out-rebounded the Cougars by a 45-29 margin, but had 17 turnovers compared to Christian's nine. 

Trey Ballard, who made two of CSC's three treys in the first half, also was 5 of 6 from the free throw line for 11 points and Julio Phipps added nine points and eight rebounds.  

As the low score would indicate, neither team shot the ball well for the field, in part because both teams played solid defense. The Eagles were 22-of-54 for 40.7 percent and 4 of 11 from 3-point range, but made 14 of 16 free throws. The Cougars were 21 of 62 from the field for 34 percent and took half of their field goal shots from behind the arc, making 8 of 31 overall for 25.7 percent. The Cougars were 8-for-10 at the charity stripe.

The Eagles will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play CSU Pueblo.  Black Hills State beat the ThunderWolves 75-70 on Thursday night in Spearfish to put CSU Pueblo's record at 10-11 overall and 5-8 in RMAC play.

Colorado Christian—Bobby McWard 14, Christopher Barnes 9, Bradley Land 8, Schafer Reichert 7, Jacob Everson 6, Promise Idiaru 4, Tate Odvody 4, Shaylen Woodberry 3, Lincoln Cantrall 3. Totals: 21-62 FG (8-31 3PT) 8-10 FT. 58 points, 29 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Point guard Jalen Thomas scored an NCAA career-high 24 points while leading the Chadron State men's basketball team to a pulsating 62-58 victory over Colorado Christian in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Chadron on Thursday night.The win moves the Eagles up to 11-10 overall and 7-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Currently, the Eagles are tied for seventh place in the conference with Colorado Mesa, with the top eight teams qualifying for the conference tournament. Colorado Christian fell to 8-13 overall and 4-9 in conference.Thomas scored 12 points in each half and shot 9-for-18 to finish 50 percent from the field. Thomas shot 6-for-12 in the first half, mostly by driving past his defender for layups, then sank all six of his free throws in the second half while making 3 of 6 from the field. Thomas has now made 49 of 55 free throws for 89%. The game had 10 ties and 10 lead changes, most of them in the first half. The Eagles led for 25 minutes, compared to just over five minutes for the Denver-area visitors. Chadron State's advantage was never too significant, however, as CSC was never ahead by more than three points until Thomas drove for one of his layups with six seconds remaining before intermission to put his team up by a 28-23 score into halftime.While Chadron State maintained the lead most of the second half, the Cougars got big boost from 6-4 sophomore Bobby McWard, who kept them in contention. McWard made his presence felt by nailing 4-of-8 shots from behind the arc in the second half while finishing as the Cougars' only double figure scorer with 14 points.The Eagles also got a big lift late in the game from their leading scorer for the season, Zy Wright, who scored all eight of his points in the second half, including the Eagles' final three field goals of the game. He also was the game's leading rebounder with nine. The Eagles out-rebounded the Cougars by a 45-29 margin, but had 17 turnovers compared to Christian's nine. Trey Ballard, who made two of CSC's three treys in the first half, also was 5 of 6 from the free throw line for 11 points and Julio Phipps added nine points and eight rebounds. As the low score would indicate, neither team shot the ball well for the field, in part because both teams played solid defense. The Eagles were 22-of-54 for 40.7 percent and 4 of 11 from 3-point range, but made 14 of 16 free throws. The Cougars were 21 of 62 from the field for 34 percent and took half of their field goal shots from behind the arc, making 8 of 31 overall for 25.7 percent. The Cougars were 8-for-10 at the charity stripe.The Eagles will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play CSU Pueblo. Black Hills State beat the ThunderWolves 75-70 on Thursday night in Spearfish to put CSU Pueblo's record at 10-11 overall and 5-8 in RMAC play.Colorado Christian—Bobby McWard 14, Christopher Barnes 9, Bradley Land 8, Schafer Reichert 7, Jacob Everson 6, Promise Idiaru 4, Tate Odvody 4, Shaylen Woodberry 3, Lincoln Cantrall 3. Totals: 21-62 FG (8-31 3PT) 8-10 FT. 58 points, 29 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.

Thomas pours in career high to take Chadron State past pesky CCU

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College football program welcomed 35 new freshman signees and three additional transfers as part of the Eagles' 2025 National Signing Day class.

Of the 35 freshman signees, 13 hail from Colorado while nine apiece are from Nebraska and Wyoming. There are also two signees from Arizona, one from California and one from South Dakota. 

"I want to express my thanks to our assistant coaches and their families for their hard work in recruiting this class," Head Coach Jay Long said. "I'm incredibly proud to work alongside them and their passion for Chadron State is felt by the recruits and their families. I also want to thank our administration for their commitment to our program by providing resources to get Chadron State back to being a top team in the RMAC."

In addition to the freshmen, three transfers have joined the program in addition to the seven that were previously announced. They include two players with Division I pedigree in Wyoming transfer Kayden LaFramboise and Northern Arizona linebacker Jarred Marquez, as well as Division III standout receiver Isaiah McNaught-Thornton. All three transfers are with the CSC program for spring ball.

"While player development has always been a cornerstone of our program, this class was built with a focus on bringing in student-athletes who can make an immediate impact and help us win next season," Long said.

Several of this year's recruits have ties to the college or current roster. Holyoke, Colorado wide receiver Reid Sprague is the younger brother of quarterback Wyatt Sprague and Stanton, Nebraska safety Becker Pohlman is the younger brother of just-graduated Sutton Pohlman, a starting safety for the Eagles last year. 

Several 2025 Eagles are second or even third-generation CSC football players. Wide receivers Gage Brooks (son of Cory Brooks) and Peyton Turman (son of Ryan Turman) come to Chadron State after their parents were previously All-RMAC selections (with Ryan Turman also winning All-American honors). 

Jeron Sutton is a third-generation Eagle, with both his father Jason and grandfather Jerry suiting up for Chadron State. 

Among the new class of CSC football players are 23 walk-ons, who will be given the chance to earn a role on the team. 

"As the landscape of college recruiting continues to change, it remains important for our program to provide opportunities for student athletes," Long said. "I was a walk-on myself, and all I wanted was a chance. Once given that opportunity, it was up to me to make the most of it."

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College football program welcomed 35 new freshman signees and three additional transfers as part of the Eagles' 2025 National Signing Day class.Of the 35 freshman signees, 13 hail from Colorado while nine apiece are from Nebraska and Wyoming. There are also two signees from Arizona, one from California and one from South Dakota. "I want to express my thanks to our assistant coaches and their families for their hard work in recruiting this class," Head Coach Jay Long said. "I'm incredibly proud to work alongside them and their passion for Chadron State is felt by the recruits and their families. I also want to thank our administration for their commitment to our program by providing resources to get Chadron State back to being a top team in the RMAC."In addition to the freshmen, three transfers have joined the program in addition to the seven that were previously announced. They include two players with Division I pedigree in Wyoming transfer Kayden LaFramboise and Northern Arizona linebacker Jarred Marquez, as well as Division III standout receiver Isaiah McNaught-Thornton. All three transfers are with the CSC program for spring ball."While player development has always been a cornerstone of our program, this class was built with a focus on bringing in student-athletes who can make an immediate impact and help us win next season," Long said.Several of this year's recruits have ties to the college or current roster. Holyoke, Colorado wide receiver Reid Sprague is the younger brother of quarterback Wyatt Sprague and Stanton, Nebraska safety Becker Pohlman is the younger brother of just-graduated Sutton Pohlman, a starting safety for the Eagles last year. Several 2025 Eagles are second or even third-generation CSC football players. Wide receivers Gage Brooks (son of Cory Brooks) and Peyton Turman (son of Ryan Turman) come to Chadron State after their parents were previously All-RMAC selections (with Ryan Turman also winning All-American honors). Jeron Sutton is a third-generation Eagle, with both his father Jason and grandfather Jerry suiting up for Chadron State. Among the new class of CSC football players are 23 walk-ons, who will be given the chance to earn a role on the team. "As the landscape of college recruiting continues to change, it remains important for our program to provide opportunities for student athletes," Long said. "I was a walk-on myself, and all I wanted was a chance. Once given that opportunity, it was up to me to make the most of it."While the Signing Day class provides the bulk of the 2025 additions to the Chadron State roster, Coach Long said recruiting is not over for the coaching staff. With the new NCAA D1 roster limits of 105 in place for this season, additional transfers may be signed after spring ball. Join members of the Chadron State athletic department and football program at the team's official Signing Day social, which will be held at The Ridge in Chadron on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m.Below are the members of Chadron State's 2025 Signing Day Class:Cash Altschwager – WR | 5'8 | 145Wellington, Colo. | Wellington HSThree-time First Team All-Conference (2A Northern League)First Team All-State (CO)State qualifier in trackHayden Atkins – LB Alda, Neb. | Grand Island Northwest HSLincoln Journal-Star Honorable Mention All-State (NE)Tate Berry – LB | 6'4 | 185Cheyenne, Wyo. | Cheyenne Central HSTwo-time All-Conference, All-State (WY)Great-grandfather played football at CSCMarty Brewer – DB | 6'1 | 190Mesa, Ariz. | Desert Ridge HSFirst Team 6A All-Region (CO)Returned punts in addition to playing defensive backMother Marie played softball at CreightonGage Brooks – WR | 6'2 | 160Casper, Wyo. | Natrona County HSFirst Team All-Conference KR/WR, Second Team All-State KR/WR, Second Team All-Conference DBIs a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for track and fieldFather Cory also played football and ran track at CSCWilliam Cacy – LB Arapahoe, Neb. | Arapahoe HSOmaha World Herald/Lincoln Journal Star Class D-1 All-State 400-meter track state championKyle Cox – S | 5'9 | 170Purdum, Neb. | Sandhills HSTwo-time Nebraska D-2 Player of the YearHolds Nebraska records for rushing yards in a state championship, rushing yards in the playoffsState championEvan Crum – S | 6'0 | 180Laramie, Wyo. | Laramie HSFather Gary Crum (Miami Dolphins) and brother Frank Crum (Denver Broncos) play/played in the NFLTwo-time All-Conference selectionJoey DeLay – CB | 6'0 | 165Brighton, Colo. | Brighton HSSecond Team 5A Front Range North All-ConferenceBrother Ryan is a CSU Pueblo football alumTy Douglas – LS | 6'0 | 215Greenwood Village, Colo. | Cherry Creek HSSpecial Teams MVP and Team Captain as a long snapperDelmonico Dukes – CB | 5'11 | 160Thermopolis, Wyo. | Hot Springs County HSThree-time All-Conference, One-time All-StateLed Wyoming in interceptions/tackles for loss among CBs2024 2A Defensive Player of the Year runner-upJeffrey Goins – LS | 6'0 | 240Queen Creek, Ariz. | Queen Creek HSAll-District (6A) First Team, All-Region honorable mentionAnthony Henson – OL | 6'3 | 220Douglas, Wyo. | Douglas HSFirst-Team All-ConferenceTeam earned third place at stateSiler Hess – QB | 6'4 | 205Dubois, Wyo. | Dubois HSTwo-Time All-ConferenceAll-State selectionMason Kiewiet – QB | 6'0 | 220Westminster, Colo. | Westminster HSTwo-Time 5A Metro North Offensive Player of the Year Two-Time 5A Honorable Mention All-State (CO)Holds school single-game, single-season, career passing TD recordsColton Lancaster – LB | 6'2 | 210Commerce City, Colo. | Riverdale Ridge HSHonorable Mention All-State (CO)Two-Time Academic All-State selectionSister Molly plays soccer at Adams StateKeagyn Linden – DL | 6'3 | 240York, Neb. | York HSOmaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal-Star Class B First Team All-StateIs a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for wrestlingLennon Louis – RB | 5'10 | 200Colorado Springs, Colo. | Vista Ridge HSThree-time all-league pickBrother Christion Louis is a former CSC football playerSchool's all-time weightlifting record leader in squat and deadliftKaden Maikowski – WR | 6'3 | 190Sterling, Colo. | Sterling HSThree-time All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State as a seniorTwo-time Academic All-StateTalan Mock – OL | 6'3 | 300Lyons, Neb. | Lyons Decatur Northeast HSLincoln Journal-Star All-State Honorable MentionSelected to Nebraska eight-man All-Star GameTristen Osborne – OL | 6'2 | 245Lander, Wyo. | Lander Valley HSAll-Conference selection at both OL and DLFremont County All-Lineman teamBecker Pohlman – S| 5'11 | 205Stanton, Neb. | Stanton HSAll-State selection by Omaha World-Herald at running back and Lincoln Journal-Star on defenseFour-Time Academic All-State5,000 rushing yards in high school careerKartell Purvis – QB | 6'3 | 195San Diego, Calif. | Mater Dei Catholic HSFirst-Team All-ConferenceMetro Mesa Offensive Player of the YearCash Rhodes – OL | 6'3 | 290Erie, Colo. | Erie HSTwo-time Academic All-StateAlso wrestled in high schoolBen Rios – OL | 6'4 | 280Fort Collins, Colo. | Fort Collins HSState placer in wrestling Marcelo Rossi – RB | 5'10 | 190Hudson, Colo. | Weld Central Senior HSThree-time First-Team All-ConferencePatriot League (CO) Offensive Player of the YearAll-State Honorable MentionCurtis Salazar – OL | 6'3 | 265Rapid City, S.D. | Stevens HSPreseason Second Team All-StateLane Schock – LB | 6'2 | 190Fort Morgan, Colo. | Prairie Junior-Senior HSTwo-time All-State selectionOne First Team, one honorable mentionCan dunk a basketballTC Shaw – CB | 6'0 | 185Fountain, Colo. | Fountain-Fort Carson HSHonorable Mention All-League (CO, 5A)Noah Shoemaker – QB | 6'3 | 195Cozad, Neb. | Cozad HSOmaha World Herald/Lincoln Journal Star Class C-1 All-State QBOver 4,400 passing yards in high school careerNebraska C-1 state record holder with 8 TD passes in one gameLandon Solaas – K | 6'1 | 170Mountain View, Wyo. | Mountain View HSSchool records for longest field goal/punt, field goal percentage, touchbacksAlso was an All-State defensive endReid Sprague – WR | 6'2 | 170Holyoke, Colo. | Holyoke HSFour-year All-Conference selectionFather Aaron played football at Colorado State, brother Miles currently plays linebacker at CSU Pueblo, brother Wyatt started one game at QB for Chadron State last seasonJeron Sutton | 5'10 | 140Buffalo, Wyo. | Buffalo HSThird-generation CSC football player, father Jason and grandfather Jerry previously played for the EaglesPeyton Turman – WR | 6'2 | 190Elkhorn, Neb. | Elkhorn HSOmaha World-Herald All-State punter in Class BSchool record holder for most receptions in a gameFather Ryan was All-American defensive back for CSCCamden Walker – WR | 6'2 | 210Grand Island, Neb. | Grand Island Northwest HSLincoln Journal Star Honorable Mention All-State Class BTwo-time All-District selection Father Bryson played baseball at Nebraska-KearneyTransfersKayden LaFramboise – WR | 6'4 | 210Gillette, Wyo. | University of Wyoming (FBS)In high school, was unanimous First Team Class 4A (WY) All-StateOver 1,150 receiving yards as high school seniorJarred Marquez – LB | 6'2 | 210Yuma, Ariz. | Northern Arizona University (FCS)Saw field in four games at NAUHigh school: First Team All-State, First Team All-RegionWill have four full years of eligibility remainingIsaiah McNaught-Thornton – WR | 6'1 | 170Medford, Ore. | University of La Verne (D3)At La Verne: 17 catches, 400+ receiving yards, 3 TDs in 2024