Former Husker quarterback and Bishop Neumann High School star Noah Vedral has announced his transfer destination:

Story thumbnail photo credit: Noah Vedral Twitter account

Former Husker quarterback and Bishop Neumann High School star Noah Vedral has announced his transfer destination:<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I am all in! Can’t wait to join the F.A.M.I.L.Y. and get to work! <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach__Gleeson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach__Gleeson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GregSchiano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GregSchiano</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHOP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHOP</a>🪓 <a href="https://t.co/UWkZfwIQNc">pic.twitter.com/UWkZfwIQNc</a>&mdash; ⚡Noah Vedral⚡ (@Noah11_V) <a href="https://twitter.com/Noah11_V/status/1260562648455938049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Story thumbnail photo credit: Noah Vedral Twitter account

Husker QB transferring to Big Ten school

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities have arrested a former top-tier soccer player who confessed to killing his 5-year-old son while the boy was being treated in hospital on suspicion of a COVID-19 infection. Cevher Toktas handed himself in to police and confessed to having smothered his son with a pillow on May 4. 

The boy’s death was initially not believed to be suspicious, although he tested negative for COVID-19. 

His body has been exhumed for an autopsy as part of the investigation, Anadolu reported. 

Toktas told police that he tried to suffocate his son because he did not love him, Turkish media reported.

Associated PressANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities have arrested a former top-tier soccer player who confessed to killing his 5-year-old son while the boy was being treated in hospital on suspicion of a COVID-19 infection. Cevher Toktas handed himself in to police and confessed to having smothered his son with a pillow on May 4. The boy’s death was initially not believed to be suspicious, although he tested negative for COVID-19. His body has been exhumed for an autopsy as part of the investigation, Anadolu reported. Toktas told police that he tried to suffocate his son because he did not love him, Turkish media reported.

Turkish soccer star arrested following ruthless killing of son being tested for coronavirus

The 2019-20 school year will long be remembered as the year that might have been.&nbsp; But the Alliance Boys basketball team had plenty of reasons to celebrate.&nbsp; The Bulldogs finished the season 20-7, won a 2nd straight District Championship and competed in the Class B State Tournament for the 3rd time in 4 years.&nbsp; Special thanks also goes to the Seniors on this years team...Trevor Dubray, Joel Baker, Kaden Kindred, Aaron Farritor,&nbsp; Kirk Sanders, Konnor Farritor, Collin Schrawyer and Bradyn Palmer.&nbsp; 

Normally the Team Awards would be given at an end of season banquet with family and friends, but due to the current situation,&nbsp; Head Coach Michael Baker presented this years awards in a virtual format.

Best Defensive Player....Kaden Kindred and Bradyn Palmer

Highest Field Goal Percentage...Bradyn Palmer

Highest Three Point Percentage...Kaden Kindred

Highest Free Throw Percentage...Joel Baker

Unity Goal Award-Best Example of Energy....Trevor Dubray

Unity Goal Award-Best Example of Attitude...Collin Schrawyer

Unity Goal Award-Best Example of Role Acceptance...Konnor Farritor

Unity Goal Award-Best Example of Finishing....Joel Baker and Bradyn Palmer

The 2019-20 school year will long be remembered as the year that might have been.&nbsp; But the Alliance Boys basketball team had plenty of reasons to celebrate.&nbsp; The Bulldogs finished the season 20-7, won a 2nd straight District Championship and competed in the Class B State Tournament for the 3rd time in 4 years.&nbsp; Special thanks also goes to the Seniors on this years team...Trevor Dubray, Joel Baker, Kaden Kindred, Aaron Farritor,&nbsp; Kirk Sanders, Konnor Farritor, Collin Schrawyer and Bradyn Palmer.&nbsp; Normally the Team Awards would be given at an end of season banquet with family and friends, but due to the current situation,&nbsp; Head Coach Michael Baker presented this years awards in a virtual format.VARSITY AWARDSMost Valuable Player....Joel BakerMost Improved Player....Caeson ClarkeBest Defensive Player....Kaden Kindred and Bradyn PalmerLeading Rebounder....Caeson ClarkeLeader in Assists...Joel BakerLeader in Steals....Joel BakerMost Charges Taken....Joel BakerHighest Field Goal Percentage...Bradyn PalmerHighest Three Point Percentage...Kaden KindredHighest Free Throw Percentage...Joel BakerJUNIOR VARSITY AWARDSJV Most Valuable Player...Chase KingJV Most Improved Player...Chase BoyerJV Best Defensive Player....Chase KingSPECIAL TEAM AWARDSUnity Goal Award-Best Example of Energy....Trevor DubrayUnity Goal Award-Best Example of Attitude...Collin SchrawyerUnity Goal Award-Best Example of Role Acceptance...Konnor FarritorUnity Goal Award-Best Example of Finishing....Joel Baker and Bradyn Palmer

AHS Boys Basketball team awards presented

The California Collegiate Athletic Association has suspended all fall sports for the upcoming year, the league announced on Tuesday. 

The NCAA Division II conference currently has 13 members but will lose one with UC San Diego moving to Division I. The remaining 12 members are all part of the California State University system. 

Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday the 23 schools in the CSU system would use online learning for the majority of classes during the fall semester.

The CCAA league sponsors men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball during the fall.

“The CCAA member institutions will continue to advocate strongly to maintain NCAA championship opportunities for all of our student-athletes, including our fall sports, during the 2020-21 academic year and recommend competition resume when it is safe and appropriate to do so for all of its members,” the league said in its announcement.

Associated PressThe California Collegiate Athletic Association has suspended all fall sports for the upcoming year, the league announced on Tuesday. The NCAA Division II conference currently has 13 members but will lose one with UC San Diego moving to Division I. The remaining 12 members are all part of the California State University system. Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday the 23 schools in the CSU system would use online learning for the majority of classes during the fall semester.The CCAA league sponsors men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball during the fall.“The CCAA member institutions will continue to advocate strongly to maintain NCAA championship opportunities for all of our student-athletes, including our fall sports, during the 2020-21 academic year and recommend competition resume when it is safe and appropriate to do so for all of its members,” the league said in its announcement.<figure>
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Division II Conference in California suspends all fall sports for 2020

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced Monday the easing of restrictions regarding baseball and softball practices and games for this summer. 

The Directed Health Measure (DHM) currently in effect, probhibits   all team sports until May 31st due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting June 1st  organized team practices for baseball and softball may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.  Starting June 18th,  baseball and softball games may begin with enhanced physical distancing measures in place for the safety of athletes, coaches, and spectators.&nbsp; Governor Ricketts made the announcement during his daily coronaviris breifing.

Also starting June 1st...Schools are permitted to open weight rooms for use by all student-athletes as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas.

Department of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt joined Gov. Ricketts to talk about the resumption of youth sports....Blomstedt said "We’re exploring what’s safe and what works best for team sports....

"As we restart baseball and softball, we expect to learn best practices for mitigating the spread of the virus that we can apply to other sports."

Listed below are the&nbsp;Youth Sports Reopening Guidelines, as posted on the Governor's official website.

The below guidelines lay out the planned reopening of certain youth sports. Additional guidelines for other sports will be provided as it is determined participation in those sports meet health and safety measures. Violation of these rules may mean a team is prohibited from practicing or playing games for the entire summer.

The below guidelines apply only to team sports. Individual sports such as golf and tennis (including doubles tennis) are not prohibited under any Directed Health Measure, however, participants must practice social distancing.

No Organized Team Sports games for youth and adults.

No Team Organized Sports practices for youth and adults . This prohibition includes any practice, training or group exercise program organized by a coach of a sports team.

Businesses and organizations that provide sports training AND that sell memberships to provide such training are allowed to offer sports training as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas. No team organized training is allowed.

Schools are permitted to open weight rooms for use by all student athletes as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas.

Team Organized practices for baseball and softball may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.

Dugout use will not be allowed. Players items should be lined up against the fence at least six (6) feet apart.

Parents must remain in their cars or drop off and pick players up afterwards.

Players should use their own gloves, helmets and bats as much as possible.

Coaches are responsible for ensuring social distancing is maintained between players as much as possible.

This means additional spacing between players while playing catch, changing drills so that players remain spaced out, no congregating of players while waiting to bat.

Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practice. No shared drinking fountains or coolers.

Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practice.

Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice.

Team organized practices for other sports may remain suspended

Baseball and softball games may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.&nbsp; Same guidelines apply as above for baseball and softball practices.

Use of dugouts is permitted during games only.

Bleachers located between the dugout and home plate should also be used to spread out players.&nbsp; Players should have designated spots to place their personal items.

Coaches must designate an adult who is responsible for ensuring players are seated on the benches unless they are actively participating in the game. 

Players should use their own gloves, helmets, and bats as much as possible.

Fan attendance is limited to household members of the players on the team. No use of bleachers for fans. Fans must bring their own chairs or stand. Fans should keep six (6) feet of social distancing between different household units. No fan seating or standing is allowed in the area from behind home plate to six (6) feet past the far end of each dugout.

Teams to play next must be provided designated areas for player warmups that provide for necessary social distancing.

Post game handshakes or interaction between teams are prohibited.

When games end, the leaving team must sanitize the dugout area. No post game talks at the field are permitted. Fans and players must leave the playing area and return to their cars immediately after the game.

The team to play next must remain in their designated warm up area until the prior team has finished sanitizing and is completely out of the dugout.

Fans for upcoming games must remain in their cars during player warm ups. They will be permitted to come to the field once the team they are there to watch enters the dugout area.

Restrooms must be cleaned and sanitized regularly while players and fans are present. Markings should be placed on the ground to ensure individuals waiting to use the restroom are spaced six (6) feet apart.

Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practices and games.

Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practice/games. No shared/communal snacks.

Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice and game.

Concessions stands are not allowed to be open.

Team organized practices and games for other sports may remain suspended.

By: Mike GlesingerNebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced Monday the easing of restrictions regarding baseball and softball practices and games for this summer. The Directed Health Measure (DHM) currently in effect, probhibits all team sports until May 31st due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting June 1st organized team practices for baseball and softball may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date. Starting June 18th, baseball and softball games may begin with enhanced physical distancing measures in place for the safety of athletes, coaches, and spectators.&nbsp; Governor Ricketts made the announcement during his daily coronaviris breifing.Also starting June 1st...Schools are permitted to open weight rooms for use by all student-athletes as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas.Department of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt joined Gov. Ricketts to talk about the resumption of youth sports....Blomstedt said "We’re exploring what’s safe and what works best for team sports...."As we restart baseball and softball, we expect to learn best practices for mitigating the spread of the virus that we can apply to other sports."Listed below are the&nbsp;Youth Sports Reopening Guidelines, as posted on the Governor's official website.The below guidelines lay out the planned reopening of certain youth sports. Additional guidelines for other sports will be provided as it is determined participation in those sports meet health and safety measures. Violation of these rules may mean a team is prohibited from practicing or playing games for the entire summer.The below guidelines apply only to team sports. Individual sports such as golf and tennis (including doubles tennis) are not prohibited under any Directed Health Measure, however, participants must practice social distancing.Month of MayNo Organized Team Sports games for youth and adults.No Team Organized Sports practices for youth and adults . This prohibition includes any practice, training or group exercise program organized by a coach of a sports team.Businesses and organizations that provide sports training AND that sell memberships to provide such training are allowed to offer sports training as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas. No team organized training is allowed.June 1Schools are permitted to open weight rooms for use by all student athletes as long as they follow the same guidelines as fitness centers/clubs, gymnasiums, health clubs, and health spas.Team Organized practices for baseball and softball may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.Dugout use will not be allowed. Players items should be lined up against the fence at least six (6) feet apart.Parents must remain in their cars or drop off and pick players up afterwards.Players should use their own gloves, helmets and bats as much as possible.Coaches are responsible for ensuring social distancing is maintained between players as much as possible.This means additional spacing between players while playing catch, changing drills so that players remain spaced out, no congregating of players while waiting to bat.Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practice. No shared drinking fountains or coolers.Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practice.No shared/communal snacks.Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice.Team organized practices for other sports may remain suspendedJune 18Baseball and softball games may begin unless circumstances dictate a change in date.&nbsp; Same guidelines apply as above for baseball and softball practices.Use of dugouts is permitted during games only.Bleachers located between the dugout and home plate should also be used to spread out players.&nbsp; Players should have designated spots to place their personal items.Coaches must designate an adult who is responsible for ensuring players are seated on the benches unless they are actively participating in the game. Players should use their own gloves, helmets, and bats as much as possible.Fan attendance is limited to household members of the players on the team. No use of bleachers for fans. Fans must bring their own chairs or stand. Fans should keep six (6) feet of social distancing between different household units. No fan seating or standing is allowed in the area from behind home plate to six (6) feet past the far end of each dugout.Teams to play next must be provided designated areas for player warmups that provide for necessary social distancing.Post game handshakes or interaction between teams are prohibited.When games end, the leaving team must sanitize the dugout area. No post game talks at the field are permitted. Fans and players must leave the playing area and return to their cars immediately after the game.The team to play next must remain in their designated warm up area until the prior team has finished sanitizing and is completely out of the dugout.Fans for upcoming games must remain in their cars during player warm ups. They will be permitted to come to the field once the team they are there to watch enters the dugout area.Restrooms must be cleaned and sanitized regularly while players and fans are present. Markings should be placed on the ground to ensure individuals waiting to use the restroom are spaced six (6) feet apart.Players must bring their own water/beverage to consume during and after practices and games.No shared drinking fountains or coolers.Players must bring their own snacks to consume during and after practice/games. No shared/communal snacks.Coaches must sanitize shared equipment before and after each practice and game.Concessions stands are not allowed to be open.Team organized practices and games for other sports may remain suspended.

Ricketts eases DHM-Baseball and Softball to be played this summer

NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball owners have given the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans. 

The plan Monday envisions expanding the designated hitter to the National League for 2020. Spring training would start in early to mid-June. Each team would play about 82 regular-season games, most against opponents in its own division. Postseason play would be expanded from 10 clubs to 14 by doubling wild cards in each league to four.

Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball owners have given the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans. The plan Monday envisions expanding the designated hitter to the National League for 2020. Spring training would start in early to mid-June. Each team would play about 82 regular-season games, most against opponents in its own division. Postseason play would be expanded from 10 clubs to 14 by doubling wild cards in each league to four.

MLB presenting season-start plan to players

The NFL released its 2020 schedule Thursday night.&nbsp; Here's a look at the Denver Broncos road ahead.&nbsp; Kickoff times are Mountain.

Monday, September 14 - Tennessee Titans, 8:15

Sunday, September 20 - at Pittsburgh Steelers, 11:00

Sunday, September 27 - Tampa Bay Bucs, 2:25

Thursday, October 1 - at New York Jets, 6:20

Sunday, October 11 - at New England Patriots, 11:00

Sunday, October 18 - Miami Dolphins, 2:05

Sunday, October 25 - Kansas City Chiefs, 2:25

Sunday, November 8 - at Atlanta Falcons, 11:00

Sunday, November 15 - at Las Vegas Raiders, 2:05

Sunday, November 22 - Los Angeles Chargers, 2:05

Sunday, November 29 - New Orleans Saints, 2:05

Sunday, December 6 - at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:20

Sunday, December 13 - at Carolina Panthers, 11:00

Sunday, December 27 - at Los Angeles Chargers, TBD

Sunday, January 3 - Las Vegas Raiders, 2:25

By: Dave CollinsThe NFL released its 2020 schedule Thursday night.&nbsp; Here's a look at the Denver Broncos road ahead.&nbsp; Kickoff times are Mountain.Monday, September 14 - Tennessee Titans, 8:15Sunday, September 20 - at Pittsburgh Steelers, 11:00Sunday, September 27 - Tampa Bay Bucs, 2:25Thursday, October 1 - at New York Jets, 6:20Sunday, October 11 - at New England Patriots, 11:00Sunday, October 18 - Miami Dolphins, 2:05Sunday, October 25 - Kansas City Chiefs, 2:25BYE WEEKSunday, November 8 - at Atlanta Falcons, 11:00Sunday, November 15 - at Las Vegas Raiders, 2:05Sunday, November 22 - Los Angeles Chargers, 2:05Sunday, November 29 - New Orleans Saints, 2:05Sunday, December 6 - at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:20Sunday, December 13 - at Carolina Panthers, 11:00Sunday, December 20 - Buffalo Bills, TBDSunday, December 27 - at Los Angeles Chargers, TBDSunday, January 3 - Las Vegas Raiders, 2:25

Broncos open season on Monday Night Football against Titans

&nbsp;With travel restrictions still in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee searching for a men’s basketball coach at Chadron State College will use ZOOM to make contact with several candidates on Thursday and Friday, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith, head of the search committee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith said at least 160 applications have been received. He would not specify how many ZOOM contacts are planned, but said he feels good about the quality of the candidates.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “I like the mix,” Smith said. “We have both those with lots of experience and those who appear to be up and coming.”

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith said the next step following the ZOOM interviews will probably depend on the travel restrictions.&nbsp; At the present time, people who travel out of state are advised to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon their return.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He added that he hopes the new coach can be named by the end of May.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: Con Marshall, CSC Athletics&nbsp;With travel restrictions still in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, the committee searching for a men’s basketball coach at Chadron State College will use ZOOM to make contact with several candidates on Thursday and Friday, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith, head of the search committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith said at least 160 applications have been received. He would not specify how many ZOOM contacts are planned, but said he feels good about the quality of the candidates.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “I like the mix,” Smith said. “We have both those with lots of experience and those who appear to be up and coming.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Smith said the next step following the ZOOM interviews will probably depend on the travel restrictions.&nbsp; At the present time, people who travel out of state are advised to quarantine themselves for 14 days upon their return.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He added that he hopes the new coach can be named by the end of May.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State turning to ZOOM for men's basketball coaching search

At least in one sense it’s been an ideal offseason for Drew Lock.

Broncos GM John Elway declared the second-year passer his established starter. Then, he went out and added old hands and fast feet in the kind of offensive makeover quarterbacks ordinarily can only dream about.

“I’m super pumped about the guys we’ve added,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/arniestapleton/status/1257817265740804096?s=20">Lock&nbsp;</a>said Tuesday in a Zoom call from his parents’ home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where he’s been staying and training during the coronavirus pandemic.

Elway’s two biggest free agent acquisitions were running back Melvin Gordon and guard Graham Glasgow.

The Broncos selected a trio of receivers in the NFL draft for the first time in two decades, including burners Jerry Jeudy in the first round and KJ Hamler in the second. That marked the first time in franchise history they used their first to selections on wide receivers.

Elway also drafted O-linemen Lloyd Cushenberry and Netane Muti and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, Lock’s favorite target at the University of Missouri.

All this firepower raises expectations for the Broncos to end a four-year playoff drought. And it impels Lock to play even better than he did in his 4-1 December audition after spending most of his rookie season sidelined with a thumb injury.

Lock certainly sees the remodeling -- which is being overseen by new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur -- as both an endorsement and an inducement.

“I think the moves just end up saying they saw something positive in the way I played those last games, potentially being a guy who can stay here for a long time and help the Broncos win as many games as possible,” Lock said. “It means a lot to me to see that happen."

One thing Lock knows is all this firepower doesn’t guarantee anything, especially in the AFC West, where the Super Bowl champion Chiefs reside.

“Nothing’s in fine ink right now in terms of wins and losses just because of all the guys we’ve drafted,” Lock said. “We’ve got a lot of hard work to put together.”

For now, the bonding and learning is going on via video conference.

Lock still hopes he’ll be able to gather with his receivers sometime this offseason for a personal passing camp like Peyton Manning used to do.

“Yeah, of course -- when it is socially acceptable to do that and to have the best interests of everybody (in mind) as far as health goes,” Lock said. “I’m going to keep that in mind first. But then once that is ready ... I’ve got all of them on a text. So, whenever the professionals say it should be OK, whether that’s the NFL or that’s the CDC, we’re going to have them ready and we’re going to get out there and get this chemistry down and get things rolling.”

The NFL is releasing its 2020 schedule Thursday, and although it’s subject to change, it’s also the latest sign the league is hoping to proceed with business as usual even as other professional leagues have halted play on account of the coronavirus.

Locks’ video conference followed one by safety&nbsp;Kareem Jackson, who said he’s not a fan of playing in empty stadiums&nbsp;or of suiting up before there’s a vaccine or cure for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus that has claimed more than 70,000 lives in the United States.

“I just think for us it doesn’t make sense to play any games unless it’s completely, 100% safe for us to go out there,” Jackson said. “If there is any threat of us being able to contract COVID and spread it to our families or anybody else that we’re around it just doesn’t make sense.

“I think I heard something about us playing and no fans and that would be like practice. So, in my opinion that would (stink). But in just talking with some of the guys it just doesn’t make any sense to go play any games unless it’s 100% safe for us to go out there.”

Lock demurred when asked for his opinion.

“I’m definitely going to defer that to the professionals, to the doctors,” he said. “I’m no expert ... so I’ll let them decide that and whenever they decide it’s OK for us to play then I’m ready to play.”

Lock said he's heeded the shelter-in-place and social distancing edicts, lifting and throwing exclusively with his personal trainer, a longtime friend who agreed not to work with any other clients at this time.

“I actually got pretty lucky with this whole deal. My trainer here in Lee’s Summit has a private place where it ended up being just me and him throughout this quarantine," Lock said.

At least in one sense it’s been an ideal offseason for Drew Lock.Broncos GM John Elway declared the second-year passer his established starter. Then, he went out and added old hands and fast feet in the kind of offensive makeover quarterbacks ordinarily can only dream about.“I’m super pumped about the guys we’ve added,”&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/arniestapleton/status/1257817265740804096?s=20">Lock&nbsp;</a>said Tuesday in a Zoom call from his parents’ home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, where he’s been staying and training during the coronavirus pandemic.Elway’s two biggest free agent acquisitions were running back Melvin Gordon and guard Graham Glasgow.The Broncos selected a trio of receivers in the NFL draft for the first time in two decades, including burners Jerry Jeudy in the first round and KJ Hamler in the second. That marked the first time in franchise history they used their first to selections on wide receivers.Elway also drafted O-linemen Lloyd Cushenberry and Netane Muti and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, Lock’s favorite target at the University of Missouri.All this firepower raises expectations for the Broncos to end a four-year playoff drought. And it impels Lock to play even better than he did in his 4-1 December audition after spending most of his rookie season sidelined with a thumb injury.Lock certainly sees the remodeling -- which is being overseen by new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur -- as both an endorsement and an inducement.“I think the moves just end up saying they saw something positive in the way I played those last games, potentially being a guy who can stay here for a long time and help the Broncos win as many games as possible,” Lock said. “It means a lot to me to see that happen."One thing Lock knows is all this firepower doesn’t guarantee anything, especially in the AFC West, where the Super Bowl champion Chiefs reside.“Nothing’s in fine ink right now in terms of wins and losses just because of all the guys we’ve drafted,” Lock said. “We’ve got a lot of hard work to put together.”For now, the bonding and learning is going on via video conference.Lock still hopes he’ll be able to gather with his receivers sometime this offseason for a personal passing camp like Peyton Manning used to do.“Yeah, of course -- when it is socially acceptable to do that and to have the best interests of everybody (in mind) as far as health goes,” Lock said. “I’m going to keep that in mind first. But then once that is ready ... I’ve got all of them on a text. So, whenever the professionals say it should be OK, whether that’s the NFL or that’s the CDC, we’re going to have them ready and we’re going to get out there and get this chemistry down and get things rolling.”Nobody knows when that will happen.The NFL is releasing its 2020 schedule Thursday, and although it’s subject to change, it’s also the latest sign the league is hoping to proceed with business as usual even as other professional leagues have halted play on account of the coronavirus.Locks’ video conference followed one by safety&nbsp;Kareem Jackson, who said he’s not a fan of playing in empty stadiums&nbsp;or of suiting up before there’s a vaccine or cure for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus that has claimed more than 70,000 lives in the United States.“I just think for us it doesn’t make sense to play any games unless it’s completely, 100% safe for us to go out there,” Jackson said. “If there is any threat of us being able to contract COVID and spread it to our families or anybody else that we’re around it just doesn’t make sense.“I think I heard something about us playing and no fans and that would be like practice. So, in my opinion that would (stink). But in just talking with some of the guys it just doesn’t make any sense to go play any games unless it’s 100% safe for us to go out there.”Lock demurred when asked for his opinion.“I’m definitely going to defer that to the professionals, to the doctors,” he said. “I’m no expert ... so I’ll let them decide that and whenever they decide it’s OK for us to play then I’m ready to play.”Lock said he's heeded the shelter-in-place and social distancing edicts, lifting and throwing exclusively with his personal trainer, a longtime friend who agreed not to work with any other clients at this time.“I actually got pretty lucky with this whole deal. My trainer here in Lee’s Summit has a private place where it ended up being just me and him throughout this quarantine," Lock said.

Lock is locked, loaded and looking forward to his new targets

The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

All five regular-season games will now be played at the stadiums of the host teams. The Jacksonville Jaguars had been scheduled for two home games in consecutive weeks at Wembley Stadium in London. 

Two games were also planned for Tottenham’s new facility, with the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins as hosts. And the Arizona Cardinals were set to be the home team for a game at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. 

Opponents had not been announced, but the Denver Broncos were a reported likely opponent choice for the Falcons game. The NFL says in plans to resume international games in the 2021 season.

Associated PressThe NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. All five regular-season games will now be played at the stadiums of the host teams. The Jacksonville Jaguars had been scheduled for two home games in consecutive weeks at Wembley Stadium in London. Two games were also planned for Tottenham’s new facility, with the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins as hosts. And the Arizona Cardinals were set to be the home team for a game at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Opponents had not been announced, but the Denver Broncos were a reported likely opponent choice for the Falcons game. The NFL says in plans to resume international games in the 2021 season.

NFL moving all international games back to U.S. stadiums in 2020

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director



CHADRON, Neb. -- May 4, 2020 --&nbsp;Some Chadron State College summer athletic camps have been postponed, and others cancelled, due to the state of Nebraska's extension of Directed Health Measures through the month of May and the expectation that the precautions, such as the prohibition of organized sports, will be necessary into June.

The football prospect camp scheduled for June 1 is cancelled. Team camps will be moved to July, and the July prospect camp is on as scheduled for July 25. The dates for 11-man team camps were moved to July 6-8 for "large schools", such as Nebraska Class A and B, and July 12-14 for the smaller schools. The six, eight, and nine-man camps will be July 16-18.

The CSC volleyball program is still set to host all team and skills camps July 7-15 as originally planned.

All wrestling and girls' basketball camps are cancelled, however the wrestling program will announce an alternative team camp at a later date. Registrations already submitted will be refunded.

The men's basketball and softball programs also intend to host camps, but the dates for those will be announced at a later time.



By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. -- May 4, 2020 --&nbsp;Some Chadron State College summer athletic camps have been postponed, and others cancelled, due to the state of Nebraska's extension of Directed Health Measures through the month of May and the expectation that the precautions, such as the prohibition of organized sports, will be necessary into June.The football prospect camp scheduled for June 1 is cancelled. Team camps will be moved to July, and the July prospect camp is on as scheduled for July 25. The dates for 11-man team camps were moved to July 6-8 for "large schools", such as Nebraska Class A and B, and July 12-14 for the smaller schools. The six, eight, and nine-man camps will be July 16-18.The CSC volleyball program is still set to host all team and skills camps July 7-15 as originally planned.All wrestling and girls' basketball camps are cancelled, however the wrestling program will announce an alternative team camp at a later date. Registrations already submitted will be refunded.The men's basketball and softball programs also intend to host camps, but the dates for those will be announced at a later time.

Changes announced to CSC summer athletic camps



CHADRON, Neb. -- May 4, 2020 --&nbsp;Chadron State College Head Softball Coach&nbsp;Kaley Ness&nbsp;gave three names on Monday of the softball players who would be reporting in the fall, comprising the incoming class of 2020.

One is pitcher Caitlin Lotspeich, a sophomore transfer from Feather River Community College in California. As a freshman in 2019, she was named Second Team all-conference, with a 3.18 earned runs average, a record of 9-6, and 73 strikeouts. Lotspeich was a four-time all-conference honoree and 2017 all-state honorable mention athlete in high school at Mazama High in Klamath, Oregon. She will join CSC as a sophomore, as California community college student-athletes are not being charged with a season of participation for the spring 2020 sport season.

Next is Jessie Henchenski, an infielder from Fort Collins, Colorado, where she played third base. She is another four-time all-conference player who led both her high school and competitive teams in batting average and on-base percentage. Last fall, Henchenski hit .417 with an OBP of .481 for Poudre High, raking in a team-high 23 runs batted in.&nbsp;

Finally, Samantha Conradie is the latest addition to the roster. She is a 2019 all-state participant from Legacy High in Broomfield, Colorado, where she helped her team to a regional tournament title and a trip to state. Conradie, a three-time all-conference selection with a .397 career batting average and only 15 strikeouts in 257 at-bats, figures in as a catcher or utility player at CSC.

In addition to the three, senior outfielder&nbsp;Ellie Owens&nbsp;confirmed she will return for an additional season, while two other players' decisions are pending.



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CHADRON, Neb. -- May 4, 2020 --&nbsp;Chadron State College Head Softball Coach&nbsp;Kaley Ness&nbsp;gave three names on Monday of the softball players who would be reporting in the fall, comprising the incoming class of 2020.One is pitcher Caitlin Lotspeich, a sophomore transfer from Feather River Community College in California. As a freshman in 2019, she was named Second Team all-conference, with a 3.18 earned runs average, a record of 9-6, and 73 strikeouts. Lotspeich was a four-time all-conference honoree and 2017 all-state honorable mention athlete in high school at Mazama High in Klamath, Oregon. She will join CSC as a sophomore, as California community college student-athletes are not being charged with a season of participation for the spring 2020 sport season.Next is Jessie Henchenski, an infielder from Fort Collins, Colorado, where she played third base. She is another four-time all-conference player who led both her high school and competitive teams in batting average and on-base percentage. Last fall, Henchenski hit .417 with an OBP of .481 for Poudre High, raking in a team-high 23 runs batted in.&nbsp;Finally, Samantha Conradie is the latest addition to the roster. She is a 2019 all-state participant from Legacy High in Broomfield, Colorado, where she helped her team to a regional tournament title and a trip to state. Conradie, a three-time all-conference selection with a .397 career batting average and only 15 strikeouts in 257 at-bats, figures in as a catcher or utility player at CSC.In addition to the three, senior outfielder&nbsp;Ellie Owens&nbsp;confirmed she will return for an additional season, while two other players' decisions are pending.

Chadron State adds strong recruiting class to softball roster

The 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football game, which was originally scheduled to be played June 6, has been rescheduled. The game will be played Saturday, July 11 2020,&nbsp; 2 pm CT,&nbsp; at the University of Nebraska -Kearney.&nbsp; The Shrine Bowl Executive Board released the following statement on their website on Wednesday.

"The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board (NSBEB) together with the City of Kearney and University of Nebraska – Kearney agreed upon the new date for the 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl. The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game will be played Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney.&nbsp; The leadership of the key stakeholders came together via teleconference, joined by NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald and agreed on the new schedule.This decision was taken based on the three main considerations and in line with the principles established by the NSBEB on March 23, 2020 and re-confirmed at its meeting April 28, 2020:

These new dates provide health authorities and all involved in the coordination of the annual game the maximum time to deal with the evolving landscape and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a call on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, based on information provided by the CDC and the State of Nebraska at the time, NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald and the NSBEB Members concluded that the 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl would be played no later than July 31, 2020. NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald stressed the full commitment of the NSB to a successful 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game.

Following yesterday’s decision,&nbsp;MacDonald said, “I want to thank the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board for their unanimous support, the City of Kearney and the University of Nebraska&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kearney for their great partnership and their support in the consultation process over the last few days. With this announcement, I am confident that, working together with the City of Kearney, the University of Nebraska – Kearney, and all our stakeholders, we can commandeer this unique challenge.”

Larry Jess, NSBEB President, commented,&nbsp;“It is wonderful news that we could commit to a new date so quickly for the 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. The new date provides certainty for the student-athletes, reassurance for the stakeholders and something to look forward to for the State of Nebraska.”&nbsp;

The Shrine Bowl of Nebraska is the state’s most prestigious high school all-star sports event.&nbsp; The 501(c)(3) non-profit produces annual events and related activities to raise funds and awareness to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.To make a tax-deductible donation to the Shrine Bowl of Nebraska, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://neshrinebowl.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a280ca3800502be2005f23e15&amp;id=b6d50326f0&amp;e=15850feeed" target="_blank">NEShrineBowl.org/Give</a>.

Sam Clarkson and Sabastian Harsh of Scottsbluff and Cooper Heusman of Chadron have been selected to play in the game.&nbsp;

The 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football game, which was originally scheduled to be played June 6, has been rescheduled. The game will be played Saturday, July 11 2020,&nbsp; 2 pm CT,&nbsp; at the University of Nebraska -Kearney.&nbsp; The Shrine Bowl Executive Board released the following statement on their website on Wednesday."The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board (NSBEB) together with the City of Kearney and University of Nebraska – Kearney agreed upon the new date for the 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl. The Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game will be played Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium in Kearney.&nbsp; The leadership of the key stakeholders came together via teleconference, joined by NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald and agreed on the new schedule.This decision was taken based on the three main considerations and in line with the principles established by the NSBEB on March 23, 2020 and re-confirmed at its meeting April 28, 2020:<ol>
 <li>To protect the health of the student-athletes and everyone involved, and to support the containment of the COVID-19 virus.&nbsp;</li><li>To safeguard the collective interests of the student-athletes, their parents, and coaches.&nbsp;</li><li>The statewide Nebraska sports and academic calendar.</li>
 </ol>These new dates provide health authorities and all involved in the coordination of the annual game the maximum time to deal with the evolving landscape and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.In a call on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, based on information provided by the CDC and the State of Nebraska at the time, NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald and the NSBEB Members concluded that the 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl would be played no later than July 31, 2020. NSB Executive Director Dave MacDonald stressed the full commitment of the NSB to a successful 62nd Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game.Following yesterday’s decision,&nbsp;MacDonald said, “I want to thank the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Executive Board for their unanimous support, the City of Kearney and the University of Nebraska&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kearney for their great partnership and their support in the consultation process over the last few days. With this announcement, I am confident that, working together with the City of Kearney, the University of Nebraska – Kearney, and all our stakeholders, we can commandeer this unique challenge.”Larry Jess, NSBEB President, commented,&nbsp;“It is wonderful news that we could commit to a new date so quickly for the 2020 Nebraska Shrine Bowl. The new date provides certainty for the student-athletes, reassurance for the stakeholders and something to look forward to for the State of Nebraska.”&nbsp;The Shrine Bowl of Nebraska is the state’s most prestigious high school all-star sports event.&nbsp; The 501(c)(3) non-profit produces annual events and related activities to raise funds and awareness to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.Shriners Hospitals for Children is a healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.To make a tax-deductible donation to the Shrine Bowl of Nebraska, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://neshrinebowl.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a280ca3800502be2005f23e15&amp;id=b6d50326f0&amp;e=15850feeed" target="_blank">NEShrineBowl.org/Give</a>.Sam Clarkson and Sabastian Harsh of Scottsbluff and Cooper Heusman of Chadron have been selected to play in the game.&nbsp;

Nebraska Shrine Bowl rescheduled for July 11

The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media. The NCAA Board of Governors gave its support to a plan that permits athletes to cash in on their names, images and likenesses as never before and without involvement from the association, schools or conferences. Proposed rule changes still must be voted on by NCAA membership at the convention in January. The NCAA said it will still seek help from Congress to keep individual states from passing their owns laws on compensation for college athletes.

Associated PressThe NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media. The NCAA Board of Governors gave its support to a plan that permits athletes to cash in on their names, images and likenesses as never before and without involvement from the association, schools or conferences. Proposed rule changes still must be voted on by NCAA membership at the convention in January. The NCAA said it will still seek help from Congress to keep individual states from passing their owns laws on compensation for college athletes.

NCAA gives initial approval allowing players to be paid for endorsements

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school. An athletic department spokesman confirmed Vedral's decision. Vedral has been backup to Adrian Martinez for two years. He transferred to Nebraska from Central Florida after coach Scott Frost was hired away from UCF in December 2017. Vedral started against Minnesota and Indiana last season. The native of Wahoo, Nebraska, also appeared in four other games and finished 34-of-52 passing for 418 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He rushed for 106 yards and three TDs and will be a junior in the fall.

Associated PressLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral has entered the transfer portal and plans to play his final two seasons at another school. An athletic department spokesman confirmed Vedral's decision. Vedral has been backup to Adrian Martinez for two years. He transferred to Nebraska from Central Florida after coach Scott Frost was hired away from UCF in December 2017. Vedral started against Minnesota and Indiana last season. The native of Wahoo, Nebraska, also appeared in four other games and finished 34-of-52 passing for 418 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He rushed for 106 yards and three TDs and will be a junior in the fall.

Husker quarterback transferring out of Lincoln

NEW YORK (AP) — People familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is exploring various options that could allow the season to start if the medical situation allows. Included is a plan in which the 30 teams might be split into three regional divisions. Teams could be restricted to playing within their region. That idea, if used, would break up the traditional alignments of the American and National Leagues. It also would cut travel. The start of the season has been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — People familiar with the discussions tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is exploring various options that could allow the season to start if the medical situation allows. Included is a plan in which the 30 teams might be split into three regional divisions. Teams could be restricted to playing within their region. That idea, if used, would break up the traditional alignments of the American and National Leagues. It also would cut travel. The start of the season has been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Major realignment may be key to starting baseball 

Here is some updated information regarding the NCA Coaches Clinic and the All Star Basketball and Volleyball games. According to the NCA website the 2020 Coaches Clinic and the All Star games have been cancelled. While this is unfortunate news, we congratulate the coaches and players who were selected to take part in this years events.&nbsp; The NCA Coaches Clinic has been rescheduled for July of 2021.

The rosters and coaches for the 2020 Nebraska Coaches Association All Star Basketball and Volleyball games have been set.&nbsp; 

The 41st annual NCA girls and 52nd annual NCA boys All Star Basketball games as well as the 37th annual All Star Volleyball match, are part of the Nebraska Coaches Association Multi-Sports Clinic, which is held each summer in Lincoln.&nbsp; Member Coaches&nbsp;may nominate deserving senior student-athletes.&nbsp; Players are selected based on the best available student athletes in all parts of the state as well as those who represent the sport and themselves in a positive manner.&nbsp; The All-Star selection committee is made up of member coaches from throughout the state.&nbsp;

The All Star basketball games will be played Monday, July 20 at 6 and 8 pm CT at Lincoln North Star High School.&nbsp; Head Coach for the Red girls team will be Kelly Cooksley of Broken Bow, assisted by Jeff Rump of Lincoln Southeast. Head Coach for the Blue girls team will be Bob Hayes of Ponca, assisted by John O'Connor of Bennington.&nbsp; 

Head Coach for the Boys Red team will be Bruce Chubick Sr. of Omaha South assisted by Michael Baker of Alliance.&nbsp; Head coach for the Boys Blue team will be Duane Mendlik of Wisner-Pilger assisted by Doug Goltz of Falls City Sacred Heart.

The 24, girls and boys players selected,&nbsp; will be split between the Red and Blue teams.&nbsp;

Jasmine McGinnis-Taylor, Omaha Westside P

Emily Richards, Papillion-La Vista South G

Jared Mattley, Papillion-La Vista South G

The 37th annual NCA All Star Volleyball match will be played Tuesday, July 21, at 6 pm CT, at Lincoln North Star High School.&nbsp; Head Coaches will be Vikki Power of Lincoln Christian assisted by Jody Craig of Leyton and Jodie Schuller of Alma assisted by Christina Krajicek of Bellevue West.&nbsp;

Sophie Hendrix, Papillion-La Vista South OH

The NCA would like to thank each school and community&nbsp; for their support of the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Games.&nbsp;

Here is some updated information regarding the NCA Coaches Clinic and the All Star Basketball and Volleyball games. According to the NCA website the 2020 Coaches Clinic and the All Star games have been cancelled. While this is unfortunate news, we congratulate the coaches and players who were selected to take part in this years events.&nbsp; The NCA Coaches Clinic has been rescheduled for July of 2021.The rosters and coaches for the 2020 Nebraska Coaches Association All Star Basketball and Volleyball games have been set.&nbsp; The 41st annual NCA girls and 52nd annual NCA boys All Star Basketball games as well as the 37th annual All Star Volleyball match, are part of the Nebraska Coaches Association Multi-Sports Clinic, which is held each summer in Lincoln.&nbsp; Member Coaches&nbsp;may nominate deserving senior student-athletes.&nbsp; Players are selected based on the best available student athletes in all parts of the state as well as those who represent the sport and themselves in a positive manner.&nbsp; The All-Star selection committee is made up of member coaches from throughout the state.&nbsp;The All Star basketball games will be played Monday, July 20 at 6 and 8 pm CT at Lincoln North Star High School.&nbsp; Head Coach for the Red girls team will be Kelly Cooksley of Broken Bow, assisted by Jeff Rump of Lincoln Southeast. Head Coach for the Blue girls team will be Bob Hayes of Ponca, assisted by John O'Connor of Bennington.&nbsp; Head Coach for the Boys Red team will be Bruce Chubick Sr. of Omaha South assisted by Michael Baker of Alliance.&nbsp; Head coach for the Boys Blue team will be Duane Mendlik of Wisner-Pilger assisted by Doug Goltz of Falls City Sacred Heart.The 24, girls and boys players selected,&nbsp; will be split between the Red and Blue teams.&nbsp;GIRLS PLAYERSEmerson Barada, Lincoln Southwest GKennedy Benne, Oakland-Craig G/FKendal Brigham, Wahoo GWhitney Brown, Northwest GKorynn Clason, Cambridge G/FKaci Day, Ponca FLauren Emanuel, North Bend Central FYara Garcia, Scottsbluff G/FSydney Golladay, Fremont GOlivia Hollenbeck, Lincoln Christian PJayme Horan, Millard South FLindsey Ingwerson, Papillion-La Vista PMaddi Krull, Millard South GCarley Leners, Beatrice FMorgan Maly, Crete FJasmine McGinnis-Taylor, Omaha Westside PMallie McNair, Chase County GMaddy Meehan, Elkhorn G/FMiley Prine, Bennington FEmily Richards, Papillion-La Vista South GJessie Sallach, South Loup F/PBrittney Veik, Humphrey/LHF GElla Wedergren, Omaha Westside GBOYS PLAYERSJoel Baker, Alliance GJaxson Barber, Lincoln High G/FJadin Booth, Omaha Westside GJustin Bubak, Lincoln Christian G/FConnor Creech, Hastings GJasiya DeOllos, Scottsbluff GEly Doble, Gretna FJack Dotzler, Omaha Roncalli GLouis Fidler, Bellevue West G/FCarter Kingsbury, Ponca GThem Koang, Grand Island PJosh Lambert, Auburn PJared Mattley, Papillion-La Vista South GMax Murrell, Millard North FKolbe Rada, Lincoln Pius X GNick Saiz, Lexington GJay Saunders, Omaha South GTrey Scheef, Wahoo GNoah Schutte, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge FJoey Skoff, Bellevue East GSeth Stroh, Kearney F/PDonovan Williams, Lincoln North Star G/FTyler Witt, Falls City Sacred Heart FLatrell Wrightsell, Omaha Central GThe 37th annual NCA All Star Volleyball match will be played Tuesday, July 21, at 6 pm CT, at Lincoln North Star High School.&nbsp; Head Coaches will be Vikki Power of Lincoln Christian assisted by Jody Craig of Leyton and Jodie Schuller of Alma assisted by Christina Krajicek of Bellevue West.&nbsp;2020 All Star Volleyball RosterHailey Backer, Wayne LibLauren Diederich, Skutt Catholic LibMayah Delgado, Omaha Duchesne RSAnnika Evans, Waverly SIbinye Green, Elkhorn South RSSophie Hendrix, Papillion-La Vista South OHJordan Hopp, Alliance MHMattie Johnson, Sidney OHIzzy Lukens, Millard North SKalynn Meyer, Superior OHChloe Paschal, Papillion-La Vista OH/LibTaylor Jean Peter, CWC MHAbigail Plouzek, Waverly MHBarrett Power, Lincoln Christian SCarly Rodaway, Lincoln Pius X RSJensen Rowse, Minden OH/SMckenna Ruch, Millard North MH/OHLauryn Samuelson, Southern Valley MHKenedy Schaecher, Gretna LibBrooklyn Schram, Papillion-La Vista SMadison Schuller, Alma OH/SMegan Skovsende, Skutt Catholic OHLauren Taubenheim, Lincoln Pius X OHHalle Theis, Fillmore Central MH/OHMajesta Valasek, Broken Bow OHMackenzie Vitosh, Diller-Odell MHMadelyn Watchorn, Leyton OHAdison Wood, (INJ) Kearney LibLydia Yost, Gretna OHHailey Backer, Wayne LibThe NCA would like to thank each school and community&nbsp; for their support of the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Games.&nbsp;

2020 NCA All Star Basketball and Volleyball Coaches and Players announced-UPDATED 4-29-20



Lincoln&nbsp;– The Nebraska men's basketball program added one of most prolific 3-point shooters in the country, as Trevor Lakes has transferred to Nebraska.

Lakes, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward from Lebanon, Ind., spent the last three seasons at the University of Indianapolis, where he totaled nearly 1,000 points and 400 rebounds and helped the Greyhound program to a 62-25 record in that stretch. His 235 3-pointers in three seasons ranked fifth in program history. Lakes enters the 2020-21 season among the top-20 players nationally among all NCAA basketball players in 3-pointers, while he is a career 41 percent shooter from beyond the arc. Lakes has one year of college eligibility remaining.

"We are excited to have Trevor join our program," Nebraska Coach&nbsp;Fred Hoiberg&nbsp;said. "He is an elite shooter with size and a high basketball IQ, and his skillset and understanding of the game will allow us to be creative in how we can maximize his abilities in our system. Trevor is a proven scorer who brings experience and a competitive spirit that will push everyone in our gym to play at a higher level."

Last season, Lakes averaged a team-high 15.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range to pace Indianapolis to a 24-6 record and a No. 1 seed in the 2020 NCAA Division II Regional Tournament.&nbsp; A second-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference pick, he led the conference in 3-pointers per game (3.4/gm) while ranking in the top 15 in the GLVC in both scoring (14th) and rebounding (12th). He reached double-figures 26 times, including nine games with at least 20 points, and recorded nine games with at least five 3-pointers. His season high in 2019-20 was a 25-point outburst against Maryville (Mo.) when he went 9-of-16 from the field, including seven 3-pointers. He posted a double-double at Bellarmire with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Lakes also shined in an exhibition win over

Loyola (Chicago) with 22 points, including 6-of-11 from 3-point range, and six boards.

He collected All-GLVC honors as a sophomore, as he led the team in scoring at 14.1 ppg, while pulling down 5.5 rebounds per contest. Lakes paced the conference with 3.5 3-pointers per game and shot 39.7 percent from 3-point range, while ranking among conference leaders in scoring (11th, rebounding (12th) and blocked shots (0.7, 12th). He reached double figures 20 times, including five contests with at least 20 points. He tallied a career-high 27 points against Elmhurst and collected his first career double-double against Quincy with 19 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.

Lakes saw action in 28 games as a freshman, averaging 5.6 points per game while shooting a team-best 45 percent from 3-point range. He had a season-high 21 points against Bluefield State and racked up 19 points, including a perfect 6-of-6 from 3-point range, at Tiffin.

He played his high school at Lebanon High School, averaging 22.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior, earning IBCA Honorable Mention All-State honors. He also was an All-Area Honorable Mention by the Indy Star and High Honorable Mention All-State by the AP. He played four seasons of basketball at Lebanon High School and one season of golf in high school.



Courtesy: Husker Athletics

Lincoln&nbsp;– The Nebraska men's basketball program added one of most prolific 3-point shooters in the country, as Trevor Lakes has transferred to Nebraska.Lakes, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward from Lebanon, Ind., spent the last three seasons at the University of Indianapolis, where he totaled nearly 1,000 points and 400 rebounds and helped the Greyhound program to a 62-25 record in that stretch. His 235 3-pointers in three seasons ranked fifth in program history. Lakes enters the 2020-21 season among the top-20 players nationally among all NCAA basketball players in 3-pointers, while he is a career 41 percent shooter from beyond the arc. Lakes has one year of college eligibility remaining."We are excited to have Trevor join our program," Nebraska Coach&nbsp;Fred Hoiberg&nbsp;said. "He is an elite shooter with size and a high basketball IQ, and his skillset and understanding of the game will allow us to be creative in how we can maximize his abilities in our system. Trevor is a proven scorer who brings experience and a competitive spirit that will push everyone in our gym to play at a higher level."Last season, Lakes averaged a team-high 15.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range to pace Indianapolis to a 24-6 record and a No. 1 seed in the 2020 NCAA Division II Regional Tournament.&nbsp; A second-team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference pick, he led the conference in 3-pointers per game (3.4/gm) while ranking in the top 15 in the GLVC in both scoring (14th) and rebounding (12th). He reached double-figures 26 times, including nine games with at least 20 points, and recorded nine games with at least five 3-pointers. His season high in 2019-20 was a 25-point outburst against Maryville (Mo.) when he went 9-of-16 from the field, including seven 3-pointers. He posted a double-double at Bellarmire with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Lakes also shined in an exhibition win overLoyola (Chicago) with 22 points, including 6-of-11 from 3-point range, and six boards.He collected All-GLVC honors as a sophomore, as he led the team in scoring at 14.1 ppg, while pulling down 5.5 rebounds per contest. Lakes paced the conference with 3.5 3-pointers per game and shot 39.7 percent from 3-point range, while ranking among conference leaders in scoring (11th, rebounding (12th) and blocked shots (0.7, 12th). He reached double figures 20 times, including five contests with at least 20 points. He tallied a career-high 27 points against Elmhurst and collected his first career double-double against Quincy with 19 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.Lakes saw action in 28 games as a freshman, averaging 5.6 points per game while shooting a team-best 45 percent from 3-point range. He had a season-high 21 points against Bluefield State and racked up 19 points, including a perfect 6-of-6 from 3-point range, at Tiffin.He played his high school at Lebanon High School, averaging 22.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior, earning IBCA Honorable Mention All-State honors. He also was an All-Area Honorable Mention by the Indy Star and High Honorable Mention All-State by the AP. He played four seasons of basketball at Lebanon High School and one season of golf in high school.

Huskers add superior three-point shooter

John Elway pledged to give Drew Lock more weapons and better protection in an NFL draft teeming with wide receivers and offensive linemen.

The Denver Broncos general manager provided Lock with two terrific targets and added an athletic center through the first two nights of the draft.

Elway selected Penn State speedster KJ Hamler with the 46th pick in the second round Friday night, 24 hours after using the 15th overall pick on&nbsp;Alabama standout Jerry Jeudy, the highest Denver has ever selected a wide receiver in the common draft era.

In the third round, Elway added protection for his second-year QB by drafting LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry, who was named first-team All-SEC in 2019.

Elway didn't neglect his defense, either, selecting Iowa cornerback Michael Ojemudia and Arkansas D-tackle McTelvin Agim in the third round.

Ojemudia will help fill the void left by the departure of Chris Harris Jr. to the Chargers this offseason, and Agim solidifies a refurbished defensive line that includes trade acquisition Jurrell Casey.

The jewel of Day 2 for Denver, though, was Hamler, who provides a jolt to the Broncos' offense and special teams.

“I think I bring to the table speed, quickness, playmaking ability,” Hamler said. “I’m versatile, I can play outside and I can play in the slot. I can return kicks and punts. I’m a playmaker.”

Hamler, who is generously listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, is elusive with an uncommon burst of speed and has modeled his game after DeSean Jackson and Steve Smith.

The Broncos see him as a Tyreek Hill-type playmaker who can also serve as Denver’s kick returner and help the Broncos chase down Hill and the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in the AFC West.

Hamler wasn’t sure if Elway told him he’d also return kicks.

“I really couldn’t hear him just because my family was yelling and we were all crying,” Hamler said. “So it was kind of hard to hear him, but I hope he has that in mind. I would love to return kicks and punts.”

The Broncos’ once-formidable offense has been stuck in neutral for five years and last season Denver averaged a meager 17.6 points a game, 28th in the NFL, as their playoff drought reached four seasons.

Associated PressJohn Elway pledged to give Drew Lock more weapons and better protection in an NFL draft teeming with wide receivers and offensive linemen.He delivered.The Denver Broncos general manager provided Lock with two terrific targets and added an athletic center through the first two nights of the draft.Elway selected Penn State speedster KJ Hamler with the 46th pick in the second round Friday night, 24 hours after using the 15th overall pick on&nbsp;Alabama standout Jerry Jeudy, the highest Denver has ever selected a wide receiver in the common draft era.In the third round, Elway added protection for his second-year QB by drafting LSU center Lloyd Cushenberry, who was named first-team All-SEC in 2019.Elway didn't neglect his defense, either, selecting Iowa cornerback Michael Ojemudia and Arkansas D-tackle McTelvin Agim in the third round.Elway has five more picks Saturday.Ojemudia will help fill the void left by the departure of Chris Harris Jr. to the Chargers this offseason, and Agim solidifies a refurbished defensive line that includes trade acquisition Jurrell Casey.The jewel of Day 2 for Denver, though, was Hamler, who provides a jolt to the Broncos' offense and special teams.“I think I bring to the table speed, quickness, playmaking ability,” Hamler said. “I’m versatile, I can play outside and I can play in the slot. I can return kicks and punts. I’m a playmaker.”Hamler, who is generously listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, is elusive with an uncommon burst of speed and has modeled his game after DeSean Jackson and Steve Smith.The Broncos see him as a Tyreek Hill-type playmaker who can also serve as Denver’s kick returner and help the Broncos chase down Hill and the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in the AFC West.Hamler wasn’t sure if Elway told him he’d also return kicks.“I really couldn’t hear him just because my family was yelling and we were all crying,” Hamler said. “So it was kind of hard to hear him, but I hope he has that in mind. I would love to return kicks and punts.”The Broncos’ once-formidable offense has been stuck in neutral for five years and last season Denver averaged a meager 17.6 points a game, 28th in the NFL, as their playoff drought reached four seasons.A tweaked hamstring before the NFL scouting combine prevented Hamler from challenging John Ross’s record of 4.22 seconds set at the 2017 combine.“I won’t say I think I was going to break the record, but I was going to be in the equation,” Hamler said. “I was going to be in the conversation -- 4.2 was the only thing on my mind."He said his hamstring is fine now: "I’m fully healthy. I’m fully recovered. I’ve been running real good.”Even though he’s undersized, Hamler stood out even in a&nbsp;class of wide receivers like none other.Hamler said he was surprised when Elway picked him after spending his first pick on Jeudy, but he said he was eager to team up with Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and former college teammate DaeSean Hamilton in Denver, where he expects to quickly make his mark.“I’m the smallest guy with the smallest frame," Hamler said, "but I’ll give you everything I’ve got.”Ojemudia said facing the likes of Jeudy, Hamler, Sutton and tight end Noah Fant in his first training camp will microwave his NFL education.“I mean, that's going to be big,” Ojemudia said. “It's going to be harder than the games sometimes."Coach Vic Fangio expects Cushenberry to compete for the starting job along with Austin Schlottmann and Patrick Morris.“He's got license to go in there and compete and win the job if he can,” Fangio said.Elway said Cushenberry could also play guard.Fangio said the draft has been seamless so far with teams having to conduct it via videoconferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We haven't had any problems communicating with the unusual setup for this draft,” Fangio said. "I think John's done a great job orchestrating. We had some guys we wanted today and we had chances to go up and get them and John decided to sit and they ended up being the right choices both times.“So, we saved draft picks and we got the guys we wanted. I think that comes with experience doing the job. So, I just get out of the way when it comes to that point.”