By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

Surrounded by friends, family and coaches, Alliance High School senior Ciara "CC" Hudson signed her National Letter of intent to play College Softball at Doane University on Thursday.

Doane is in Crete Nebraska and is a member of the GPAC, at the NAIA level.

Hudson had a stand-out high school softball career for the Bulldogs, helping Alliance turn around the program in her four years while also breaking school records in career hits, runs, walks, RBI's, doubles, triples and homeruns.

Hudson finished her senior season batting .378 AVG,  28  total hits 31 RBI’s and 8 home runs. More impressive are the obstacles she has had to overcome to reach this point.

"She's a very strong young woman who is very driven and has a lot of passion for the game," Palomo said.&nbsp;"I'm just super proud of her for what she has accomplished."&nbsp;

Here is Hudson talking on the Post Podcast about what it means to sign to play for Doane and her journey to get there.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostSurrounded by friends, family and coaches, Alliance High School senior Ciara "CC" Hudson signed her National Letter of intent to play College Softball at Doane University on Thursday.<figure>
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 </figure>Doane is in Crete Nebraska and is a member of the GPAC, at the NAIA level.Hudson had a stand-out high school softball career for the Bulldogs, helping Alliance turn around the program in her four years while also breaking school records in career hits, runs, walks, RBI's, doubles, triples and homeruns.<figure>
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 </figure>Hudson finished her senior season batting .378 AVG, 28 total hits 31 RBI’s and 8 home runs. More impressive are the obstacles she has had to overcome to reach this point."She's a very strong young woman who is very driven and has a lot of passion for the game," Palomo said.&nbsp;"I'm just super proud of her for what she has accomplished."&nbsp;Here is Hudson talking on the Post Podcast about what it means to sign to play for Doane and her journey to get there.<div><iframe title="CC Hudson signs with Doane University Softball" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ahfnm-15d1ef9-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
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 CC Hudson signs to play college softball at Doane

Chadron State Junior defensive star Xavier Harrell will be in the mix for RMAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.&nbsp; He's a versatile football-seeking missile that finished second on the team in tackles last fall while playing several positions.

While his primary spot is linebacker, "X" will also line up as a standing rush defensive end, and was slotted into safety when injuries hit the unit hard last season.&nbsp; He's got the speed, athleticism and football IQ to handle all three spots successfully.&nbsp; But would Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse try him out at say, nose tackle or CB1?

Spring practice is a little more fun and motivating when you look forward to a great match-up to start the fall season.&nbsp; For Chadron State and Harrell knowing the UNK Lopers are coming to our house to begin the 2024 campaign sends the excitement level even higher.

Check back for more spring football coverage brought to you by Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services leading up to the Spring Game later this month!

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins CSC Sports DirectorChadron State Junior defensive star Xavier Harrell will be in the mix for RMAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.&nbsp; He's a versatile football-seeking missile that finished second on the team in tackles last fall while playing several positions.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1792647148&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/xavier-harrell-csc-spring-football-cut-1" title="Xavier Harrell - CSC Spring Football Cut 1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Xavier Harrell - CSC Spring Football Cut 1</a></div></div>While his primary spot is linebacker, "X" will also line up as a standing rush defensive end, and was slotted into safety when injuries hit the unit hard last season.&nbsp; He's got the speed, athleticism and football IQ to handle all three spots successfully.&nbsp; But would Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse try him out at say, nose tackle or CB1?<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1792649290&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/xavier-harrell-csc-spring" title="Xavier Harrell - CSC Spring Football Cut 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Xavier Harrell - CSC Spring Football Cut 2</a></div></div><figure>
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 </figure>Spring practice is a little more fun and motivating when you look forward to a great match-up to start the fall season.&nbsp; For Chadron State and Harrell knowing the UNK Lopers are coming to our house to begin the 2024 campaign sends the excitement level even higher.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1792649758&color=%23791c37&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/xavier-harrell-spring-football-cut-3" title="Xavier Harrell - Spring Football Cut 3" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Xavier Harrell - Spring Football Cut 3</a></div></div>Check back for more spring football coverage brought to you by Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services leading up to the Spring Game later this month!<figure>
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🔊 Mr. Versatility Xavier Harrell will find the football from anywhere on defense

University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Jim Phelan National Coach-of-the-Year award Thursday afternoon.

The Jim Phelan Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I coach. The recipient of the annual award is determined by a 10-member voting committee, which consists of current and former head coaches, as well as two senior staff members of collegeinsider.com.

*Special message from the Hoiberg family, video from Nebraska Men's Basketball X page

Hoiberg guided the Huskers to one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2023-24, as Nebraska went 23-11 and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. &nbsp; The 23 wins were the most since Nebraska won a school-record 26 games in 1990-91, while going 12-8 in the Big Ten. &nbsp;The Huskers’ third-place finish in the Big Ten Conference was the best since joining the conference in 2011-12 and the program’s best conference finish since the 1992-93 season.&nbsp;

Nebraska posted two wins over top-10 teams in 2023-24, including the program’s first win over a No. 1 team since 1982, and reached the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time in program history. &nbsp;For his efforts, he shared Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year accolades from both the Big Ten Coaches and media voters.&nbsp;

Hoiberg is the second Husker men’s basketball coach to earn the honor, as Tim Miles was the 2014 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. Hoiberg was chosen from a group of 20 finalists from across the country. &nbsp; It marks the second straight season that a Big Ten coach has won the award, joining 2023 recipient Chris Collins of Northwestern.&nbsp;

The Jim Phelan Award is named in honor of a legendary bow-tied coach who spent his entire head coaching career at Mount Saint Mary’s University.

Phelan graduated from La Salle University in 1951 and played one season in the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors. After a brief professional career, Phelan went to Mount St. Mary’s as an assistant in 1953. One year later he began his historical career as a head coach.

He led the Mountaineers to 16 Division II NCAA tournaments. Five times they advanced to the Final Four and he led them to the DII National Championship in 1962. When he retired in 2003, after coaching for 49 years, he had amassed 830 wins (overall record of 830-524) in all divisions. In those 49 years, 19 of his teams amassed 20 or more wins in a season.

In 2008 he was inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Phelan passed away on June 15, 2021, at the age of 92 at his home in Emmitsburg, Md.

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 </figure>Story by NU Athletics&nbsp;University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Jim Phelan National Coach-of-the-Year award Thursday afternoon.The Jim Phelan Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I coach. The recipient of the annual award is determined by a 10-member voting committee, which consists of current and former head coaches, as well as two senior staff members of collegeinsider.com.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A special message from the Hoiberg family: <a href="https://t.co/hVJBTY1D3R">pic.twitter.com/hVJBTY1D3R</a>&mdash; Nebraska Men&#39;s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerMBB/status/1775949146371072056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>*Special message from the Hoiberg family, video from Nebraska Men's Basketball X pageHoiberg guided the Huskers to one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2023-24, as Nebraska went 23-11 and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. &nbsp; The 23 wins were the most since Nebraska won a school-record 26 games in 1990-91, while going 12-8 in the Big Ten. &nbsp;The Huskers’ third-place finish in the Big Ten Conference was the best since joining the conference in 2011-12 and the program’s best conference finish since the 1992-93 season.&nbsp;Nebraska posted two wins over top-10 teams in 2023-24, including the program’s first win over a No. 1 team since 1982, and reached the Big Ten Tournament semifinals for the first time in program history. &nbsp;For his efforts, he shared Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year accolades from both the Big Ten Coaches and media voters.&nbsp;Hoiberg is the second Husker men’s basketball coach to earn the honor, as Tim Miles was the 2014 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. Hoiberg was chosen from a group of 20 finalists from across the country. &nbsp; It marks the second straight season that a Big Ten coach has won the award, joining 2023 recipient Chris Collins of Northwestern.&nbsp;The Jim Phelan Award is named in honor of a legendary bow-tied coach who spent his entire head coaching career at Mount Saint Mary’s University.Phelan graduated from La Salle University in 1951 and played one season in the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors. After a brief professional career, Phelan went to Mount St. Mary’s as an assistant in 1953. One year later he began his historical career as a head coach.He led the Mountaineers to 16 Division II NCAA tournaments. Five times they advanced to the Final Four and he led them to the DII National Championship in 1962. When he retired in 2003, after coaching for 49 years, he had amassed 830 wins (overall record of 830-524) in all divisions. In those 49 years, 19 of his teams amassed 20 or more wins in a season.In 2008 he was inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Phelan passed away on June 15, 2021, at the age of 92 at his home in Emmitsburg, Md.

HOIBERG EARNS NATIONAL COACH-OF-THE-YEAR HONOR

Story by USA Volleyball Communications

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2024)&nbsp;– Twenty talented players from around the country have been selected for the 2024 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team roster.

The team will train June 14-22 in Anaheim, California. During that time, 12 athletes out of the 20 will be selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Women’s U21 NORCECA Continental Championship on June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Canada.

In 2023, 13 players trained or competed with U.S. age group national teams.

U.S. U19 National Team Members included&nbsp;Lizzy Andrew,&nbsp;Favor Anyanwu,&nbsp;Jaela Auguste,&nbsp;Julia Blyashov,&nbsp;Brooklyn DeLeye,&nbsp;Campbell Flynn,&nbsp;Taylor Harvey,&nbsp;Olivia Mauch,&nbsp;Abigail Mullen,&nbsp;Logan Parks,&nbsp;Teraya Sigler&nbsp;and&nbsp;Abby Vander Wal.

Of this group, Andrew, Auguste, Blyashov, Parks, Sigler and Vander Wal competed on the team that won the 2023 Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.

Anyanwu, Auguste, Flynn, Mauch, Mullen, Sigler, and Vander Wal competed on the team that won gold at the 2023 World Championship in Croatia.

Due to the NCAA season preventing many U21 athletes from competing at the 2023 Women’s U21 World Championship in Mexico, Andrew, Flynn, Harvey, Mullen, and Vander Wal stepped up to the challenge and placed sixth.

Kennedy Martin&nbsp;was a part of the 2023 Women’s U21 Team training for the Pan American Cup in Mexico where the team took home gold.

Other players on the team with previous age group national team experience are&nbsp;Laney Choboy,&nbsp;Andi Jackson,&nbsp;Harper Murray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bergen Reilly.

Taylor Anderson,&nbsp;Ramsey Gary&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kamryn Gibadlo&nbsp;are newcomers to U.S. age group national teams.

Heather Olmstead, head coach of the BYU women’s volleyball team, will be the Women’s U21 head coach assisted by&nbsp;Jaylen Reyes&nbsp;(Nebraska) and&nbsp;Alex Dunphy&nbsp;(Stanford).

“Coaching for USA Volleyball is one of the highest honors in our sport,” Olmstead said. “It’s a humbling opportunity for me to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the United States. (U.S. Women’s Head Coach) Karch Kiraly and his staff have done an incredible job with the culture and performance of USA Volleyball. The chance to lead any U.S. team is an honor. I’m very grateful and excited to have this opportunity to work with this talented group of athletes and staff.”

Story by USA Volleyball CommunicationsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 3, 2024)&nbsp;– Twenty talented players from around the country have been selected for the 2024 U.S. Women’s U21 National Team roster.The team will train June 14-22 in Anaheim, California. During that time, 12 athletes out of the 20 will be selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Women’s U21 NORCECA Continental Championship on June 23-July 1 in Toronto, Canada.In 2023, 13 players trained or competed with U.S. age group national teams.U.S. U19 National Team Members included&nbsp;Lizzy Andrew,&nbsp;Favor Anyanwu,&nbsp;Jaela Auguste,&nbsp;Julia Blyashov,&nbsp;Brooklyn DeLeye,&nbsp;Campbell Flynn,&nbsp;Taylor Harvey,&nbsp;Olivia Mauch,&nbsp;Abigail Mullen,&nbsp;Logan Parks,&nbsp;Teraya Sigler&nbsp;and&nbsp;Abby Vander Wal.Of this group, Andrew, Auguste, Blyashov, Parks, Sigler and Vander Wal competed on the team that won the 2023 Pan American Cup in Puerto Rico.Anyanwu, Auguste, Flynn, Mauch, Mullen, Sigler, and Vander Wal competed on the team that won gold at the 2023 World Championship in Croatia.Due to the NCAA season preventing many U21 athletes from competing at the 2023 Women’s U21 World Championship in Mexico, Andrew, Flynn, Harvey, Mullen, and Vander Wal stepped up to the challenge and placed sixth.Kennedy Martin&nbsp;was a part of the 2023 Women’s U21 Team training for the Pan American Cup in Mexico where the team took home gold.Other players on the team with previous age group national team experience are&nbsp;Laney Choboy,&nbsp;Andi Jackson,&nbsp;Harper Murray&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bergen Reilly.Taylor Anderson,&nbsp;Ramsey Gary&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kamryn Gibadlo&nbsp;are newcomers to U.S. age group national teams.Heather Olmstead, head coach of the BYU women’s volleyball team, will be the Women’s U21 head coach assisted by&nbsp;Jaylen Reyes&nbsp;(Nebraska) and&nbsp;Alex Dunphy&nbsp;(Stanford).“Coaching for USA Volleyball is one of the highest honors in our sport,” Olmstead said. “It’s a humbling opportunity for me to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the United States. (U.S. Women’s Head Coach) Karch Kiraly and his staff have done an incredible job with the culture and performance of USA Volleyball. The chance to lead any U.S. team is an honor. I’m very grateful and excited to have this opportunity to work with this talented group of athletes and staff.”<div><style type="text/css">
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Xavier Harrell will be in the mix for RMAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.  Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins talks with "X" as spring football rolls on in Chadron!

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🎙 CSC Sports Journal - Spring Football with Xavier Harrell 4/3/24

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered in his second straight game and drove in four runs and the Chicago Cubs regrouped to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 after blowing a six-run lead Wednesday night.

The Cubs looked as if they were on their way to another easy win with an 8-2 lead in the sixth after outscoring the Rockies by a combined 17-2 in the first two games. Colorado made a big push, scoring a run in the seventh and five in the eighth to tie it.

Pinch-hitter Miles Mastrobuoni reached on a wild pitch by Nick Mears (0-1) as he struck out with an 0-2 count leading off the bottom half. He took third on a single by Ian Happ and beat the throw home on Suzuki’s fielder’s choice grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon to put Chicago back on top, 9-8, on a wet, wintry night.

“It was tough conditions tonight for both sides, for sure," manager Craig Counsell said. "It's just a game you want to come out with a win.”

Suzuki had three hits. Miguel Amaya drove in three runs, and the Cubs won their fourth in a row.

Kris Bryant — 0 for 16 coming in — had two hits for Colorado. The Rockies fell to 1-6, though they sure made things interesting in the eighth.

“I love the fact that we didn't melt when we got behind,” manager Bud Black said.

Jake Cave drove a two-run double to left against Héctor Neris (2-0). Two more scored when second baseman Nico Hoerner threw wildly to first fielding Charlie Blackmon’s single, and Ezequiel Tovar tied it with a double to deep center, just beyond a lunging Mike Tauchman.

Adbert Alzolay pitched around a leadoff single by Bryant in the ninth for his first save, and the Cubs completed a three-game sweep.

Suzuki drove in two with a single to cap a four-run second against Rockies starter Cal Quantrill and greeted Jalen Beeks with a drive to left-center leading off the fifth on a cold and soggy night.

“As a team, we’re in a really good spot right now,” Suzuki said through an interpreter. “Regardless of how the weather is doing, it doesn’t really matter. I feel like we’re doing really good as a team. That really motivates me and helps me focus.”

Amaya hit a sacrifice fly in the second and drove in two more with a bases-loaded single against Tyler Kinley in the sixth. Center fielder Brenton Doyle’s errant throw on the play allowed another run to score, making it 8-2.

Chicago's Luke Little, making his first career start, threw a perfect first inning after recording the final three outs in Tuesday’s 12-2 romp. He became the first Cubs pitcher to finish a game and start the next one since Rick Reuschel at San Francisco and at the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 2 and May 4, 1976. He’s the first to do it for Chicago against the same team since Warren Hacker on May 1-2, 1955 at Philadelphia, according to team historian Ed Hartig.

Ben Brown allowed a run and three hits over four innings in his second career appearance. The 24-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one.

Quantrill threw 90 pitches in four innings, allowing four runs and four hits. The right-hander walked four and struck out three.

Cubs: RHP Jameson Taillon (back strain) is set to start a rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Tennessee, manager Craig Counsell said.

Rockies: The Rockies send LHP Austin Gomber (0-0, 7.71 ERA) to the mound Friday for their home opener against Tampa Bay. The Rays go with RHP Zack Littell (1-0, 0.00), who went six scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 12.27) pitches Friday as the Cubs open a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. RHP Bobby Miller (1-0, 0.00) gets the ball for Los Angeles.

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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered in his second straight game and drove in four runs and the Chicago Cubs regrouped to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 after blowing a six-run lead Wednesday night.The Cubs looked as if they were on their way to another easy win with an 8-2 lead in the sixth after outscoring the Rockies by a combined 17-2 in the first two games. Colorado made a big push, scoring a run in the seventh and five in the eighth to tie it.Pinch-hitter Miles Mastrobuoni reached on a wild pitch by Nick Mears (0-1) as he struck out with an 0-2 count leading off the bottom half. He took third on a single by Ian Happ and beat the throw home on Suzuki’s fielder’s choice grounder to third baseman Ryan McMahon to put Chicago back on top, 9-8, on a wet, wintry night.“It was tough conditions tonight for both sides, for sure," manager Craig Counsell said. "It's just a game you want to come out with a win.”Suzuki had three hits. Miguel Amaya drove in three runs, and the Cubs won their fourth in a row.Kris Bryant — 0 for 16 coming in — had two hits for Colorado. The Rockies fell to 1-6, though they sure made things interesting in the eighth.“I love the fact that we didn't melt when we got behind,” manager Bud Black said.Jake Cave drove a two-run double to left against Héctor Neris (2-0). Two more scored when second baseman Nico Hoerner threw wildly to first fielding Charlie Blackmon’s single, and Ezequiel Tovar tied it with a double to deep center, just beyond a lunging Mike Tauchman.Adbert Alzolay pitched around a leadoff single by Bryant in the ninth for his first save, and the Cubs completed a three-game sweep.Suzuki drove in two with a single to cap a four-run second against Rockies starter Cal Quantrill and greeted Jalen Beeks with a drive to left-center leading off the fifth on a cold and soggy night.“As a team, we’re in a really good spot right now,” Suzuki said through an interpreter. “Regardless of how the weather is doing, it doesn’t really matter. I feel like we’re doing really good as a team. That really motivates me and helps me focus.”Amaya hit a sacrifice fly in the second and drove in two more with a bases-loaded single against Tyler Kinley in the sixth. Center fielder Brenton Doyle’s errant throw on the play allowed another run to score, making it 8-2.Chicago's Luke Little, making his first career start, threw a perfect first inning after recording the final three outs in Tuesday’s 12-2 romp. He became the first Cubs pitcher to finish a game and start the next one since Rick Reuschel at San Francisco and at the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 2 and May 4, 1976. He’s the first to do it for Chicago against the same team since Warren Hacker on May 1-2, 1955 at Philadelphia, according to team historian Ed Hartig.Ben Brown allowed a run and three hits over four innings in his second career appearance. The 24-year-old right-hander struck out five and walked one.Quantrill threw 90 pitches in four innings, allowing four runs and four hits. The right-hander walked four and struck out three.TRAINER'S ROOMCubs: RHP Jameson Taillon (back strain) is set to start a rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Tennessee, manager Craig Counsell said.UP NEXTRockies: The Rockies send LHP Austin Gomber (0-0, 7.71 ERA) to the mound Friday for their home opener against Tampa Bay. The Rays go with RHP Zack Littell (1-0, 0.00), who went six scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over Toronto on Saturday.Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 12.27) pitches Friday as the Cubs open a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. RHP Bobby Miller (1-0, 0.00) gets the ball for Los Angeles.

Huge Rockies rally ties Cubs in eighth, Chicago finds way to finish sweep

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Nebraska track and field continues its outdoor campaign this weekend at the Jim Click Shootout, hosted at Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Combined events begin at 12:30 p.m. (CT) on Friday, with field events starting at 1 p.m. (CT).

Location:&nbsp;Tucson, Ariz. (Drachman Stadium)

Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Combined Events: 12:30 p.m. / Field Events: 1 p.m.; Saturday - Combined Events: 12 p.m. / Field Events: 1 p.m. / Running Events: 2:30 p.m.

Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/04/02/bTxfduO90UKPdeIOCJ38S24EK0ijuXhSmjGcgUzD.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a>

<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/04/02/bTxfduO90UKPdeIOCJ38S24EK0ijuXhSmjGcgUzD.pdf" target="_blank"></a>Participating Schools:&nbsp;Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, Kansas State, Eastern Michigan, Iowa, Cincinnati

NCAA LeadersNebraska has 10 athletes that currently rank inside the top 20 of the NCAA in their respective events:

Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-10 (13.36m), No. 4 NCAAEniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m), No. 6 NCAAAmelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m), No. 7 NCAAEmmanuela Casadei, Javelin, 173-6 (52.88m), No. 12 NCAALishanna Ilves, Long Jump, 20-11 ¼ (6.38m), t-No.13 NCAAMirta Kulisic, Javelin, 170-6 (51.97m), No. 16 NCAAAshley McElmurry, Triple Jump, 42-4 ¼ (12.91m), No. 20 NCAAMicaylon Moore, Triple Jump, 52-1 (15.87m), No. 7 NCAADarius Luff, 110m Hurdles, 13.46, t-No. 7 NCAANiko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40, No. 6 NCAA

All-Time Top-10 PerformancesThe following Huskers have either improved their marks or cracked the all-time top-10 outdoor charts at Nebraska this season:&nbsp;

Niko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40, No. 6Amelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m), No. 5Hillevi Carlsson, Hammer Throw, 203-11 (62.16m), No. 5Mine De Klerk, Discus, 181-0 (55.17m), No. 6Darby Thomas, 100m, 11.35, t-No.6Berlyn Schutz, 1500m, 4:19.94, No. 8Eniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m), No. 9Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-10 (13.36m), No. 9

Huskers in the PollsNebraska women’s track and field is ranked 11th in the second week of the USTFCCCA rankings after a majority of the team spent the weekend in Gainesville, Fla. at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

The women were ranked 59th in last season’s week two poll, before quickly dropping to 11th during the week five rankings.

Through the first weekend competing this season, the Husker women posted five marks inside the top-15 nationally, while adding seven all-time marks.

Rhianna Phipps ranks fourth nationally in the triple jump, after hitting 43-10 (13.36m) at the Florida Relays. The Huskers have three javelin throwers in the top-16 of the NCAA, led by Eniko Sara at sixth with a 177-11 (54.23m). Newcomer Emmanuela Casadei is ranked 12th with a 173-6 (52.88m) and Mirta Kulisic is 16th with a 170-6 (51.97m). Amelia Flynt won the shot put at the Florida Relays with the current seventh-best mark in the country, 56-1 (17.09m). Lishanna Ilves leads the long jump corps as she’s tied for 13th in the NCAA with a distance of 20-11 ¼ (6.38m).

On the men’s side, Darius Luff (110m hurdles), Micaylon Moore (triple jump) and Niko Schultz (800m) all rank inside the top 10 nationally.

2024 Indoor Season RecapThe Husker men and women closed the indoor season inside the top 25, with the men tying for 12th and the women claiming 25th at the NCAA Championships. Out of 12 Husker entries, eight earned First-Team All-America honors by placing in the top eight.

Till Steinforth recorded his highest-career NCAA finish in the heptathlon to finish third, a day after becoming the first Husker to become a long jump First-Team All-American in the last decade with a seventh-place finish. The last Husker to place third or higher in the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships was Björn Barrefors in 2009. Tyus Wilson and Jenna Rogers each pitched in a top-eight finish in the high jump, while Micaylon Moore represented NU as a First-Team All-American in the triple jump. Rhianna Phipps placed fifth in the triple jump, Mine De Klerk took seventh in the shot put and Henry Zimmerman finished seventh in the weight throw to round out Nebraska’s First-Team All-Americans.

With Nebraska sending 11 athletes and 12 entries to the NCAA Championships, that marked the most athletes to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships since 2010 and the most entries since 2011.

At the Big Ten Championships, the Husker men finished second as a team, only four points behind Wisconsin. The women finished in eighth. Wilson (high jump), Moore (triple jump), Steinforth (long jump) and De Klerk (shot put) brought in Big Ten titles.&nbsp;

Zimmerman broke the weight throw school record on four occasions, while Berlyn Schutz broke the school record in the mile as a freshman. Altogether, 26 performances either broke into the all-time list for the first time or moved up the list during the indoor season.

2023 Outdoor Season RecapNebraska’s last outdoor season was marked by the men claiming the Big Ten title and the women finishing third. Both finishes were the best placements since the 2016 season. The team combined for 12 event titles throughout the meet. The women, powered by Axelina Johansson (shot put) and Rhema Otabor (javelin) bringing in NCAA titles, took eighth place at the NCAA Championships. That was the best finish since the 2006 season, when the Huskers tied for fourth. The men tied for 17th, their best team finish in seven years. The men and women combined for eight First-Team All-America honors, seven school records and 32 new top-10 marks throughout the outdoor season.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska track and field continues its outdoor campaign this weekend at the Jim Click Shootout, hosted at Drachman Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. Combined events begin at 12:30 p.m. (CT) on Friday, with field events starting at 1 p.m. (CT).Jim Click Shootout Meet Information Date:&nbsp;Friday-Saturday, April 5-6Location:&nbsp;Tucson, Ariz. (Drachman Stadium)Start Times (CT):&nbsp;Friday - Combined Events: 12:30 p.m. / Field Events: 1 p.m.; Saturday - Combined Events: 12 p.m. / Field Events: 1 p.m. / Running Events: 2:30 p.m.Meet Schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/04/02/bTxfduO90UKPdeIOCJ38S24EK0ijuXhSmjGcgUzD.pdf" target="_blank">Link</a><a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/huskers-com-prod/2024/04/02/bTxfduO90UKPdeIOCJ38S24EK0ijuXhSmjGcgUzD.pdf" target="_blank"></a>Participating Schools:&nbsp;Nebraska, Arizona, Kansas, Kansas State, Eastern Michigan, Iowa, CincinnatiNCAA LeadersNebraska has 10 athletes that currently rank inside the top 20 of the NCAA in their respective events:Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-10 (13.36m), No. 4 NCAAEniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m), No. 6 NCAAAmelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m), No. 7 NCAAEmmanuela Casadei, Javelin, 173-6 (52.88m), No. 12 NCAALishanna Ilves, Long Jump, 20-11 ¼ (6.38m), t-No.13 NCAAMirta Kulisic, Javelin, 170-6 (51.97m), No. 16 NCAAAshley McElmurry, Triple Jump, 42-4 ¼ (12.91m), No. 20 NCAAMicaylon Moore, Triple Jump, 52-1 (15.87m), No. 7 NCAADarius Luff, 110m Hurdles, 13.46, t-No. 7 NCAANiko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40, No. 6 NCAAAll-Time Top-10 PerformancesThe following Huskers have either improved their marks or cracked the all-time top-10 outdoor charts at Nebraska this season:&nbsp;Niko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40, No. 6Amelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m), No. 5Hillevi Carlsson, Hammer Throw, 203-11 (62.16m), No. 5Mine De Klerk, Discus, 181-0 (55.17m), No. 6Darby Thomas, 100m, 11.35, t-No.6Berlyn Schutz, 1500m, 4:19.94, No. 8Eniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m), No. 9Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-10 (13.36m), No. 9Huskers in the PollsNebraska women’s track and field is ranked 11th in the second week of the USTFCCCA rankings after a majority of the team spent the weekend in Gainesville, Fla. at the Pepsi Florida Relays.The women were ranked 59th in last season’s week two poll, before quickly dropping to 11th during the week five rankings.Through the first weekend competing this season, the Husker women posted five marks inside the top-15 nationally, while adding seven all-time marks.Rhianna Phipps ranks fourth nationally in the triple jump, after hitting 43-10 (13.36m) at the Florida Relays. The Huskers have three javelin throwers in the top-16 of the NCAA, led by Eniko Sara at sixth with a 177-11 (54.23m). Newcomer Emmanuela Casadei is ranked 12th with a 173-6 (52.88m) and Mirta Kulisic is 16th with a 170-6 (51.97m). Amelia Flynt won the shot put at the Florida Relays with the current seventh-best mark in the country, 56-1 (17.09m). Lishanna Ilves leads the long jump corps as she’s tied for 13th in the NCAA with a distance of 20-11 ¼ (6.38m).On the men’s side, Darius Luff (110m hurdles), Micaylon Moore (triple jump) and Niko Schultz (800m) all rank inside the top 10 nationally.2024 Indoor Season RecapThe Husker men and women closed the indoor season inside the top 25, with the men tying for 12th and the women claiming 25th at the NCAA Championships. Out of 12 Husker entries, eight earned First-Team All-America honors by placing in the top eight.Till Steinforth recorded his highest-career NCAA finish in the heptathlon to finish third, a day after becoming the first Husker to become a long jump First-Team All-American in the last decade with a seventh-place finish. The last Husker to place third or higher in the heptathlon at the NCAA Indoor Championships was Björn Barrefors in 2009. Tyus Wilson and Jenna Rogers each pitched in a top-eight finish in the high jump, while Micaylon Moore represented NU as a First-Team All-American in the triple jump. Rhianna Phipps placed fifth in the triple jump, Mine De Klerk took seventh in the shot put and Henry Zimmerman finished seventh in the weight throw to round out Nebraska’s First-Team All-Americans.With Nebraska sending 11 athletes and 12 entries to the NCAA Championships, that marked the most athletes to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships since 2010 and the most entries since 2011.At the Big Ten Championships, the Husker men finished second as a team, only four points behind Wisconsin. The women finished in eighth. Wilson (high jump), Moore (triple jump), Steinforth (long jump) and De Klerk (shot put) brought in Big Ten titles.&nbsp;Zimmerman broke the weight throw school record on four occasions, while Berlyn Schutz broke the school record in the mile as a freshman. Altogether, 26 performances either broke into the all-time list for the first time or moved up the list during the indoor season.2023 Outdoor Season RecapNebraska’s last outdoor season was marked by the men claiming the Big Ten title and the women finishing third. Both finishes were the best placements since the 2016 season. The team combined for 12 event titles throughout the meet. The women, powered by Axelina Johansson (shot put) and Rhema Otabor (javelin) bringing in NCAA titles, took eighth place at the NCAA Championships. That was the best finish since the 2006 season, when the Huskers tied for fourth. The men tied for 17th, their best team finish in seven years. The men and women combined for eight First-Team All-America honors, seven school records and 32 new top-10 marks throughout the outdoor season.

Huskers take on Jim Click Shootout

Four members of Nebraska's swimming and diving program were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.

Gena Jorgenson, JoJo Randby, Lexi Kucera and Emily Haimes were announced to the list on Tuesday. The 2024 Academic All-District Women’s Swimming and Diving Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in the pool and in the classroom.

Jorgenson has school records in the 400 IM, 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle, 1650 freestyle, 800m freestyle and 1500 freestyle. The sophomore from Aberdeen, S.D. is coming off her second NCAA Championship appearance, where she became the first Husker swimmer to be named a First-Team All-American since 2006. Jorgenson was named a First-Team CSCAA Scholar All-American last season as a freshman.

Randby owns the 100 breaststroke school record, has the 10th-best 200 breaststroke time in school history and is a member of four relays on the all-time list. A junior from Omaha, Neb., she has 18 individual top-five finishes this season. Academically, Randby was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District team, a two-time second-team CSCAA Scholar All-American and a 2023 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

Kucera is listed on Nebraska's all-time page nine times, including being No. 10 in the 50 freestyle, No. 7 in the 100 freestyle, No. 8 in the 100 butterfly, No. 5 in the 200 medley relay, No. 2 and 5 in the 400 medley relay, No. 4 in the 400 freestyle relay and No. 3 and 5 in the 800 freestyle relay. From Hutchinson, Minn., Kucera was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team, named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and an Academic All-Big Ten selection.

Haimes has contributed to four Husker relays on the all-time list, including the second-fastest 200 medley relay in school history. The senior from Enfield, London, England was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District team and a Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. She adds a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar honor and Academic All-Big Ten honor.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFour members of Nebraska's swimming and diving program were selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.Gena Jorgenson, JoJo Randby, Lexi Kucera and Emily Haimes were announced to the list on Tuesday. The 2024 Academic All-District Women’s Swimming and Diving Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in the pool and in the classroom.Jorgenson has school records in the 400 IM, 500 freestyle, 1000 freestyle, 1650 freestyle, 800m freestyle and 1500 freestyle. The sophomore from Aberdeen, S.D. is coming off her second NCAA Championship appearance, where she became the first Husker swimmer to be named a First-Team All-American since 2006. Jorgenson was named a First-Team CSCAA Scholar All-American last season as a freshman.Randby owns the 100 breaststroke school record, has the 10th-best 200 breaststroke time in school history and is a member of four relays on the all-time list. A junior from Omaha, Neb., she has 18 individual top-five finishes this season. Academically, Randby was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District team, a two-time second-team CSCAA Scholar All-American and a 2023 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.Kucera is listed on Nebraska's all-time page nine times, including being No. 10 in the 50 freestyle, No. 7 in the 100 freestyle, No. 8 in the 100 butterfly, No. 5 in the 200 medley relay, No. 2 and 5 in the 400 medley relay, No. 4 in the 400 freestyle relay and No. 3 and 5 in the 800 freestyle relay. From Hutchinson, Minn., Kucera was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team, named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and an Academic All-Big Ten selection.Haimes has contributed to four Husker relays on the all-time list, including the second-fastest 200 medley relay in school history. The senior from Enfield, London, England was named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District team and a Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. She adds a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar honor and Academic All-Big Ten honor.

Four Huskers Swimmers selected to Academic All-District Team

Nebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga will continue a busy week on Friday, as he was selected to play in the Reese's NABC All-Star Game.

The game takes place this Friday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. (central) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., as part of Final Four Friday. The game will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.

The game is a showcase for college seniors, and Tominaga is the eighth Husker player or coach to participate in the NABC All-Star game. He is the second Husker in as many years to earn the honor, as Derrick Walker played in the 2023 event.

Tominaga will also compete in the Hanes Men’s 3-Point Championship on Thursday evening, as part of the State Farm College Slam Dunk &amp; 3-Point Championships.

Tominaga enjoyed his best season in 2023-24, averaging 15.1 points per game while posting career highs in nearly every offensive category en route to second-team All-Big Ten honors. His 76 3-pointers ranks eighth on NU’s single-season chart while he was sixth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game.

Tominaga comes off his eighth 20-point game of the year by scoring 21 points, including five 3-pointers in the Huskers’ NCAA Tournament game against Texas A&amp;M. He had a career-high 31 points at Illinois, one of three career 30-point efforts as a Husker. A two-time All-Big Ten honoree, he totaled 1,074 points in three seasons at Nebraska and finished seventh on NU’s career 3-point list with 178.

His efforts helped Nebraska to a 23-11 record, a third-place Big Ten finish and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.

Tominaga, who will play for the West team, is one of three Big Ten players participating, joining Ohio State’s Jamison Battle and Maryland’s Jahmir Young.

Oakland’s Greg Kampe and San Diego’s Steve Lavin will serve as coaches in the All-Star Game.

Reese’s Division I East All-Stars

Reese’s Division I West All-Stars

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska senior guard Keisei Tominaga will continue a busy week on Friday, as he was selected to play in the Reese's NABC All-Star Game.The game takes place this Friday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. (central) at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., as part of Final Four Friday. The game will be televised on the CBS Sports Network.The game is a showcase for college seniors, and Tominaga is the eighth Husker player or coach to participate in the NABC All-Star game. He is the second Husker in as many years to earn the honor, as Derrick Walker played in the 2023 event.Tominaga will also compete in the Hanes Men’s 3-Point Championship on Thursday evening, as part of the State Farm College Slam Dunk &amp; 3-Point Championships.Tominaga enjoyed his best season in 2023-24, averaging 15.1 points per game while posting career highs in nearly every offensive category en route to second-team All-Big Ten honors. His 76 3-pointers ranks eighth on NU’s single-season chart while he was sixth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game.Tominaga comes off his eighth 20-point game of the year by scoring 21 points, including five 3-pointers in the Huskers’ NCAA Tournament game against Texas A&amp;M. He had a career-high 31 points at Illinois, one of three career 30-point efforts as a Husker. A two-time All-Big Ten honoree, he totaled 1,074 points in three seasons at Nebraska and finished seventh on NU’s career 3-point list with 178.His efforts helped Nebraska to a 23-11 record, a third-place Big Ten finish and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.Tominaga, who will play for the West team, is one of three Big Ten players participating, joining Ohio State’s Jamison Battle and Maryland’s Jahmir Young.Oakland’s Greg Kampe and San Diego’s Steve Lavin will serve as coaches in the All-Star Game.Reese’s Division I East All-StarsJamison Battle, Ohio StateIsaiah Cozart, Eastern KentuckyJack Gohlke, OaklandJordan King, RichmondJosh Oduro, ProvidenceQuincy Olivari, XavierDrew Pember, UNC AshevilleQuinten Post, Boston CollegeTyler Thomas, HofstraJahmir Young, MarylandHead Coach: Greg Kampe, OaklandReese’s Division I West All-StarsBranden Carlson, UtahIsaiah Crawford, Louisiana TechSean East II, MissouriJesse Edwards, West VirginiaEnrique Freeman, AkronJalen House, New MexicoIsaac Jones, Washington StateGabe McGlothan, Grand CanyonElijah Pepper, UC DavisTylor Perry, Kansas StateKeisei Tominaga, Nebraska

Tominaga selected to Reese's NABC All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Christopher Morel and Garrett Cooper homered, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Colorado Rockies 12-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.

Bellinger's two-run drive off the right-field scoreboard at Wrigley Field was his first homer of the season. The 2019 NL MVP re-signed with the Cubs for a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bellinger-cubs-boras-hoyer-376e3f6e314f649ea6230dee33397274">$80 million, three-year contract</a>&nbsp;in February.

Cooper hit a three-run shot in the sixth that gave Chicago a 10-0 lead. He also doubled and tripled in his first home start with the Cubs.

Nick Madrigal added two hits and three RBIs on a chilly, breezy night at Wrigley Field. Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson each had two of the Cubs' 14 hits.

Chicago right-hander Javier Assad allowed four hits in six scoreless innings. He struck out five and walked one in his first start of the season.

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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Christopher Morel and Garrett Cooper homered, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Colorado Rockies 12-2 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.Bellinger's two-run drive off the right-field scoreboard at Wrigley Field was his first homer of the season. The 2019 NL MVP re-signed with the Cubs for a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bellinger-cubs-boras-hoyer-376e3f6e314f649ea6230dee33397274">$80 million, three-year contract</a>&nbsp;in February.Cooper hit a three-run shot in the sixth that gave Chicago a 10-0 lead. He also doubled and tripled in his first home start with the Cubs.Nick Madrigal added two hits and three RBIs on a chilly, breezy night at Wrigley Field. Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson each had two of the Cubs' 14 hits.Chicago right-hander Javier Assad allowed four hits in six scoreless innings. He struck out five and walked one in his first start of the season.

Belli-bomb & more HRs embarrass Rockies in Chicago 12-2

Tri-State Track Meet at Creek Valley - Tuesday, April 2 Boys Team Champion:&nbsp;North Platte St. Pat's Girls Team Champion: Paxton

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/532399/results">Detailed Results Link</a>

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RESULTS: Tri-State Track Meet at Creek Valley

An accomplished administrator with more than two decades of athletic experience and a former vice president for the Denver Broncos, Dr. China Jude, has been named as Chadron State College's interim athletic director President Ron K. Patterson announced Tuesday.

Jude, who begins April 8, will lead and supervise the CSC athletic department as the college searches for its permanent athletic director. Ted Tewahade, who was serving in the interim athletic director role, will return to his position as associate athletic director.

"I'm excited that Dr. Jude will be joining Chadron State College because she's a great leader," Patterson said. "Dr. Jude has a proven track record of success, demonstrates inclusivity, and builds engagement, and she will provide strategic thinking and direction to our athletic program. I'm eager to see what she will be able to accomplish.

"I also want to commend Ted Tewahade on the excellent leadership he demonstrated while supervising the athletic program in a temporary role."

Jude is the CEO and founder of Auggie Oliver, LLC, a consulting firm that works to strengthen organizational demographics, as well as increasing engagement and culture. Jude's clients include several universities, professional athletic organizations, and collegiate athletic conferences.

"I really am excited for the opportunity to re-enter the college space," Jude said. "Having the opportunity to connect with President Patterson and learning about his vision for the college, as well as learning more about the wonderful people at the institution and the great things that are being done made me want to be a part of CSC. There's a great team at Chadron State and it is a great opportunity."

Prior to consulting, Jude was the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the Denver Broncos from 2021-23. During her time with the Broncos, Jude collaborated with a variety of departments that emphasized cross-functional capabilities. She also helped launch events geared toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, and assisted with employee engagement and retention. She led the organization's DEI strategy and represented the Broncos on social justice initiatives.  

Before working with the Broncos, Jude was senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator (SWA) at the University of Wyoming from 2018-21. Jude oversaw seven programs at UW, including volleyball and women's soccer. She continued efforts to increase employee engagement and developed strategies to increase the talents of the athletic department staff.

While at Wyoming, Jude was named to the Sports Business Journal's Women in Sports Business Class of 2020 and was honored as the 2019 Women Leaders in College Sports Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year. Jude worked closely with the Title IX office and assisted with an eight percent increase in ethnic minority and female employees in under-represented areas by helping strengthen the university's diversity and inclusion recruitment and professional development programming.

A native of Waukegan, Illinois, Jude, who was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserves, earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from Alabama State University. She also has a masters degree in sports management and marketing from the United States Sports Academy. She received her doctorate in athletics administration from Northcentral University.

Jude has experience working in Division II athletic departments at Queens College in New York and Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. She was the Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Queens College from 2011-18. She managed a staff of 50 employees while leading fundraising initiatives that raised $3.7 million dollars annually. During her time at Queens College, the Knights won 14 East Coast Conference championships. At Cheyney University, the oldest Historically Black College and University in the United States, Jude served as the Athletics Director from 2007-11.

Jude's other athletic career experience includes volleyball coaching stops at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, Coppin State University, and the University of the District of Colombia. She also served as SWA at Coppin State and was the university's director of compliance.

Jude was named one of the 50 Most Influential Black People in Sports by USA Today Sports, one of CORE Magazine's 100 Most Influential Blacks Today, and was named in the 10th annual Sports Business Journal Game Changers: Women in Sports Business Class of 2020. Jude was also honored with the Women Leaders in College Sports Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year in 2019, which is given to an individual who demonstrates courage, conviction, and perseverance, and is an advocate for gender equity and diversity.

Jude is a current member of the board of trustees at the United States Sports Academic and the Sports Business Journal All-In Conference. Previously, she was the National Board President for the Minority Opportunities Athletics Association.  

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 </figure>By: CSC Sports InformationAn accomplished administrator with more than two decades of athletic experience and a former vice president for the Denver Broncos, Dr. China Jude, has been named as Chadron State College's interim athletic director President Ron K. Patterson announced Tuesday.Jude, who begins April 8, will lead and supervise the CSC athletic department as the college searches for its permanent athletic director. Ted Tewahade, who was serving in the interim athletic director role, will return to his position as associate athletic director."I'm excited that Dr. Jude will be joining Chadron State College because she's a great leader," Patterson said. "Dr. Jude has a proven track record of success, demonstrates inclusivity, and builds engagement, and she will provide strategic thinking and direction to our athletic program. I'm eager to see what she will be able to accomplish."I also want to commend Ted Tewahade on the excellent leadership he demonstrated while supervising the athletic program in a temporary role."Jude is the CEO and founder of Auggie Oliver, LLC, a consulting firm that works to strengthen organizational demographics, as well as increasing engagement and culture. Jude's clients include several universities, professional athletic organizations, and collegiate athletic conferences."I really am excited for the opportunity to re-enter the college space," Jude said. "Having the opportunity to connect with President Patterson and learning about his vision for the college, as well as learning more about the wonderful people at the institution and the great things that are being done made me want to be a part of CSC. There's a great team at Chadron State and it is a great opportunity."Prior to consulting, Jude was the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the Denver Broncos from 2021-23. During her time with the Broncos, Jude collaborated with a variety of departments that emphasized cross-functional capabilities. She also helped launch events geared toward diversity, equity, and inclusion, and assisted with employee engagement and retention. She led the organization's DEI strategy and represented the Broncos on social justice initiatives. Before working with the Broncos, Jude was senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator (SWA) at the University of Wyoming from 2018-21. Jude oversaw seven programs at UW, including volleyball and women's soccer. She continued efforts to increase employee engagement and developed strategies to increase the talents of the athletic department staff.While at Wyoming, Jude was named to the Sports Business Journal's Women in Sports Business Class of 2020 and was honored as the 2019 Women Leaders in College Sports Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year. Jude worked closely with the Title IX office and assisted with an eight percent increase in ethnic minority and female employees in under-represented areas by helping strengthen the university's diversity and inclusion recruitment and professional development programming.A native of Waukegan, Illinois, Jude, who was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Reserves, earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from Alabama State University. She also has a masters degree in sports management and marketing from the United States Sports Academy. She received her doctorate in athletics administration from Northcentral University.Jude has experience working in Division II athletic departments at Queens College in New York and Cheyney University in Pennsylvania. She was the Assistant Vice President for Athletics at Queens College from 2011-18. She managed a staff of 50 employees while leading fundraising initiatives that raised $3.7 million dollars annually. During her time at Queens College, the Knights won 14 East Coast Conference championships. At Cheyney University, the oldest Historically Black College and University in the United States, Jude served as the Athletics Director from 2007-11.Jude's other athletic career experience includes volleyball coaching stops at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, Coppin State University, and the University of the District of Colombia. She also served as SWA at Coppin State and was the university's director of compliance.Jude was named one of the 50 Most Influential Black People in Sports by USA Today Sports, one of CORE Magazine's 100 Most Influential Blacks Today, and was named in the 10th annual Sports Business Journal Game Changers: Women in Sports Business Class of 2020. Jude was also honored with the Women Leaders in College Sports Nell Jackson Administrator of the Year in 2019, which is given to an individual who demonstrates courage, conviction, and perseverance, and is an advocate for gender equity and diversity.Jude is a current member of the board of trustees at the United States Sports Academic and the Sports Business Journal All-In Conference. Previously, she was the National Board President for the Minority Opportunities Athletics Association.

Chadron State names Interim Athletic Director

CHICAGO (AP) — For his warmup music ahead of his first major league start, Shota Imanaga picked The Fratellis' “Chelsea Dagger” — the goal-scoring song for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.

It sure sounds as if he is feeling at home in Chicago.

Imanaga pitched six sparkling innings in his major league debut, and the Cubs used another defensive mistake by Nolan Jones to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Monday.

Working in short sleeves on a cold, gray afternoon, Imanaga struck out nine in Chicago's home opener. The Japanese left-hander, who signed a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/imanaga-cubs-mlb-fa9f7a9fa18a0832ac9b211a8ac19bc0">$53 million, four-year contract</a>&nbsp;with the Cubs in January, allowed two singles and walked none — throwing 65 of his 92 pitches for strikes.

“What he did really well today is something that he's always done well is he threw a ton of strikes,” said manager Craig Counsell, who won his home debut with Chicago after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cubs-counsell-mlb-25c4add86548423ccf3e38224c2cfd9b">he was hired in November</a>. “And then with the conditions today, the walk is kind of one of the worst things you can do from a pitching standpoint.”

Dakota Hudson also was impressive in his first start for Colorado, but a pair of errors on Jones on one play in the sixth sent the right-hander to the loss.

With one out and runners on first and second in a scoreless game, Christopher Morel&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Cubs/status/1774891111728697389?s=20">lined a single</a>&nbsp;into left field. The ball went under the glove of a charging Jones and rolled all the way to the wall.

Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki raced home as the Wrigley Field crowd of 40,072 roared its approval. Jones' throw from the warning track got away from second baseman Brendan Rodgers in the outfield grass, and Morel scored on a headfirst slide.

Jones also dropped a routine fly ball during&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-diamondbacks-score-515866e559dd700196f7111948ab01b4">Sunday's 5-1 loss</a>&nbsp;at Arizona, leading to two unearned runs.

“I just think I didn’t get my glove down,” he said. “It’s two days in a row that I’ve made mistakes in the outfield and lost us games. It’s unacceptable and I need to be better for our team.”

Cody Bellinger added a two-run single in the seventh as Chicago earned its second straight win after dropping the first two games of the season at Texas.

Hudson (0-1) was charged with three unearned runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. He agreed to a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-mlb-hudson-stallings-28fc5a724384d49b46bd4589608c440e">one-year deal</a>&nbsp;with Colorado in free agency.

“Good to get out there. ... Just trying to eat up some innings and keep the ball on the ground the best I could,” Hudson said.

Yency Almonte worked the seventh for Chicago before Drew Smyly finished the three-hitter.

Imanaga (1-0) was working on a no-hitter before Charlie Blackmon singled to center with two out in the sixth inning. Rodgers followed with another base hit, but Imanaga escaped the jam by fanning Jones.

“It was a unique atmosphere, especially in the last strikeout,” Imanaga said through a translator. “And it might have not been the best pitch (with) regards to pitch speed, but getting the support from the fans I was able to get that strikeout.”

Colorado got its first baserunner when Kris Bryant reached on third baseman Morel's error in the second. But Ryan McMahon and Elias Díaz struck out swinging before Ezequiel Tovar flied out, ending the inning.

Colorado left-hander Kyle Freeland and Chicago right-hander Javier Assad take the mound on Tuesday night. Freeland (0-1, 38.57 ERA) was rocked for 10 runs and 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings in a 16-1 loss at Arizona on Thursday on opening day. Assad is making his first appearance of the season.

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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — For his warmup music ahead of his first major league start, Shota Imanaga picked The Fratellis' “Chelsea Dagger” — the goal-scoring song for the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.It sure sounds as if he is feeling at home in Chicago.Imanaga pitched six sparkling innings in his major league debut, and the Cubs used another defensive mistake by Nolan Jones to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Monday.Working in short sleeves on a cold, gray afternoon, Imanaga struck out nine in Chicago's home opener. The Japanese left-hander, who signed a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/imanaga-cubs-mlb-fa9f7a9fa18a0832ac9b211a8ac19bc0">$53 million, four-year contract</a>&nbsp;with the Cubs in January, allowed two singles and walked none — throwing 65 of his 92 pitches for strikes.“What he did really well today is something that he's always done well is he threw a ton of strikes,” said manager Craig Counsell, who won his home debut with Chicago after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cubs-counsell-mlb-25c4add86548423ccf3e38224c2cfd9b">he was hired in November</a>. “And then with the conditions today, the walk is kind of one of the worst things you can do from a pitching standpoint.”Dakota Hudson also was impressive in his first start for Colorado, but a pair of errors on Jones on one play in the sixth sent the right-hander to the loss.With one out and runners on first and second in a scoreless game, Christopher Morel&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Cubs/status/1774891111728697389?s=20">lined a single</a>&nbsp;into left field. The ball went under the glove of a charging Jones and rolled all the way to the wall.Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki raced home as the Wrigley Field crowd of 40,072 roared its approval. Jones' throw from the warning track got away from second baseman Brendan Rodgers in the outfield grass, and Morel scored on a headfirst slide.Jones also dropped a routine fly ball during&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-diamondbacks-score-515866e559dd700196f7111948ab01b4">Sunday's 5-1 loss</a>&nbsp;at Arizona, leading to two unearned runs.“I just think I didn’t get my glove down,” he said. “It’s two days in a row that I’ve made mistakes in the outfield and lost us games. It’s unacceptable and I need to be better for our team.”Cody Bellinger added a two-run single in the seventh as Chicago earned its second straight win after dropping the first two games of the season at Texas.Hudson (0-1) was charged with three unearned runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. He agreed to a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockies-mlb-hudson-stallings-28fc5a724384d49b46bd4589608c440e">one-year deal</a>&nbsp;with Colorado in free agency.“Good to get out there. ... Just trying to eat up some innings and keep the ball on the ground the best I could,” Hudson said.Yency Almonte worked the seventh for Chicago before Drew Smyly finished the three-hitter.Imanaga (1-0) was working on a no-hitter before Charlie Blackmon singled to center with two out in the sixth inning. Rodgers followed with another base hit, but Imanaga escaped the jam by fanning Jones.“It was a unique atmosphere, especially in the last strikeout,” Imanaga said through a translator. “And it might have not been the best pitch (with) regards to pitch speed, but getting the support from the fans I was able to get that strikeout.”Colorado got its first baserunner when Kris Bryant reached on third baseman Morel's error in the second. But Ryan McMahon and Elias Díaz struck out swinging before Ezequiel Tovar flied out, ending the inning.UP NEXTColorado left-hander Kyle Freeland and Chicago right-hander Javier Assad take the mound on Tuesday night. Freeland (0-1, 38.57 ERA) was rocked for 10 runs and 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings in a 16-1 loss at Arizona on Thursday on opening day. Assad is making his first appearance of the season.

Imanaga dazzles Rockies in Cubs home opening victory

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/huskers-sweep-northwestern-in-dramatic-fashion">Nebraska
8, Northwestern 7 (10 innings), Sunday, March 31, Evanston, Ill.</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/early-offense-pushes-huskers-past-wildcats">Nebraska
9, Northwestern 5, Saturday, March 30, Evanston, Ill.</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/huskers-grind-out-5-2-win-at-northwestern">Nebraska
5, Northwestern 2, Friday, March 29, Evanston, Ill.</a>

Softball
(21-13, 5-0 Big Ten)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/game-3-recap-at-wisconsin">Nebraska
5, Wisconsin 4 (9 innings), Sunday, March 31, Madison, Wis</a>.

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/game-2-at-wisconsin">Nebraska 7,
Wisconsin 3, Saturday, March 30, Madison, Wis.</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/game-1-at-wisconsin">Nebraska 11,
Wisconsin 7, Friday, March 29, Madison, Wis.</a>

Men’s
Gymnastics (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten, Big Ten Champions)

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/26/huskers-dubbed-regular-season-big-ten-champions-for-first-time-in-program-history">Huskers
Claim First Big Ten Regular-Season Championship</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/26/huskers-dubbed-regular-season-big-ten-champions-for-first-time-in-program-history">#5
Nebraska 418.200, #7 Ohio State 414.500, Tuesday, March 26, Columbus, Ohio</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/25/huskers-garner-ncaa-bid">#23 Huskers
Capture NCAA Regional Bid, Monday, March 25</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-add-two-florida-relays-titles-on-saturday">Huskers
Take Two Titles in Sunshine State, Saturday, March 30, Gainesville, Fla.</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/3/29/huskers-open-outdoor-season-with-trio-of-all-time-marks">Huskers
Open Outdoor Season with Four All-Time Marks, Friday, March 29</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/3/29/huskers-open-outdoor-season-with-trio-of-all-time-marks">Nebraska
Competes at Florida Relays, Stanford Invite, Mike Fanelli Track Classic, March
29-30</a>

Men’s
Tennis (12-7, 1-2 Big Ten)

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-take-two-wins-in-doubleheader-at-home">#65
Nebraska 5, Illinois State 2, Saturday, March 30, Dillon Tennis Center</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-take-two-wins-in-doubleheader-at-home">#65
Nebraska 6, Wisconsin 1, Saturday, March 30, Dillon Tennis Center</a>

Women’s
Tennis (10-7, 1-5 Big Ten)

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/huskers-drop-match-to-no-29-wisconsin">#29
Wisconsin 4, Nebraska 0, Sunday, March 31, Madison, Wis.</a>

<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/huskers-claim-two-tiebreaks-in-4-3-win-at-minnesota">Nebraska
4, Minnesota 3, Friday, March 29, Minneapolis, Minn.</a>

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 <td class="tg-qm6x">vs. Maryville [NCAA Regionals]</td>
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 <td class="tg-qm6x">at Big Ten Championships (BTN)</td>
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 <td class="tg-qm6x">at Jim Click Shootout</td>
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 <td class="tg-qm6x">at NCAA Regional Finals (ESPN+)</td>
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 <td class="tg-0dph">at Big Ten Event Finals (BTN)</td>
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HighlightsBaseball
(20-5, 3-0 Big Ten)<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/huskers-sweep-northwestern-in-dramatic-fashion">Nebraska
8, Northwestern 7 (10 innings), Sunday, March 31, Evanston, Ill.</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/early-offense-pushes-huskers-past-wildcats">Nebraska
9, Northwestern 5, Saturday, March 30, Evanston, Ill.</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/huskers-grind-out-5-2-win-at-northwestern">Nebraska
5, Northwestern 2, Friday, March 29, Evanston, Ill.</a>Softball
(21-13, 5-0 Big Ten)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/game-3-recap-at-wisconsin">Nebraska
5, Wisconsin 4 (9 innings), Sunday, March 31, Madison, Wis</a>.<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/game-2-at-wisconsin">Nebraska 7,
Wisconsin 3, Saturday, March 30, Madison, Wis.</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/game-1-at-wisconsin">Nebraska 11,
Wisconsin 7, Friday, March 29, Madison, Wis.</a>Men’s
Gymnastics (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten, Big Ten Champions)<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/26/huskers-dubbed-regular-season-big-ten-champions-for-first-time-in-program-history">Huskers
Claim First Big Ten Regular-Season Championship</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/26/huskers-dubbed-regular-season-big-ten-champions-for-first-time-in-program-history">#5
Nebraska 418.200, #7 Ohio State 414.500, Tuesday, March 26, Columbus, Ohio</a>Women’s
Gymnastics<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/25/huskers-garner-ncaa-bid">#23 Huskers
Capture NCAA Regional Bid, Monday, March 25</a>Track
&amp; Field<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-add-two-florida-relays-titles-on-saturday">Huskers
Take Two Titles in Sunshine State, Saturday, March 30, Gainesville, Fla.</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/3/29/huskers-open-outdoor-season-with-trio-of-all-time-marks">Huskers
Open Outdoor Season with Four All-Time Marks, Friday, March 29</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/3/29/huskers-open-outdoor-season-with-trio-of-all-time-marks">Nebraska
Competes at Florida Relays, Stanford Invite, Mike Fanelli Track Classic, March
29-30</a>Men’s
Tennis (12-7, 1-2 Big Ten)<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-take-two-wins-in-doubleheader-at-home">#65
Nebraska 5, Illinois State 2, Saturday, March 30, Dillon Tennis Center</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/30/huskers-take-two-wins-in-doubleheader-at-home">#65
Nebraska 6, Wisconsin 1, Saturday, March 30, Dillon Tennis Center</a>Women’s
Tennis (10-7, 1-5 Big Ten)<a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/31/huskers-drop-match-to-no-29-wisconsin">#29
Wisconsin 4, Nebraska 0, Sunday, March 31, Madison, Wis.</a><a href="https://huskers.com/news/2024/03/29/huskers-claim-two-tiebreaks-in-4-3-win-at-minnesota">Nebraska
4, Minnesota 3, Friday, March 29, Minneapolis, Minn.</a>

This week in Nebraska Athletics & Husker Highlights

PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a two-run homer, Brandon Pfaadt pitched five solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday.

The D-backs won three of four games in the season-opening series for both teams. Arizona dominated the majority of the weekend, outscoring Colorado 32-14.

“I really couldn't be more pleased with all the little things we did,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “They far outweighed the improvements we need to make.”

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI single and Walker ripped his two-run homer to left in the first, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 3-0 lead. Gurriel continued a torrid start to the season; he has three homers, two doubles and 10 RBIs over four games.

The D-backs made it 5-1 with two runs in the fifth after a costly miscue by Colorado's Nolan Jones led to two unearned runs. Jones dropped Ketel Marte's routine fly ball to left with two down, allowing Tucker Barnhart to score.

“You just don't see that a lot,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “It's rare that happens to an outfielder when he's camped under the ball."

Marte came home one batter later on Gurriel's double.

Gurriel had a good moment in the field, too, with a quick, accurate throw to second base that cut down Jake Cave, who was trying to stretch a single into a double in the seventh inning.

Pfaadt (1-0) was a postseason star during last year's run to the World Series and continued that success Sunday. He had an inconsistent rookie year in 2023, but was solid once the calendar turned to October with a 3.27 ERA in 22 innings, giving the team a third starting pitcher it needed.

The D-backs helped Pfaadt with the three-run first. Arizona's offense scored at least two runs in the first inning in all four games of the series.

“That was key to the whole series, getting ahead early,” Pfaadt said. “Then we do our jobs as pitchers.”

The right-hander gave up one run and five hits against the Rockies, striking out six.

Colorado's Ryan Feltner (0-1) was solid after the shaky first, surrendering three earned runs and five hits in five innings. He struck out four and walked two.

“Stuff was solid, my stuff is in a good spot,” Feltner said. “Staying aggressive is the main thing. There were times I let up on some pitches when I shouldn't have.”

It was a difficult defensive day for the Rockies, who had three errors. Jacob Stallings had two hits and the team's lone RBI.

Diamondbacks: CF Alek Thomas left in the fourth and was replaced by Jake McCarthy. The team said he had left hamstring tightness. Lovullo said it was too early to tell if Thomas would miss extended time and that he'd likely have tests done on Monday.

The Diamondbacks host the Yankees for a three-game series starting Monday. Arizona sends RHP Ryne Nelson to the mound for the first game while New York counters with RHP Luis Gil.

The Rockies visit the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series starting Monday. Colorado will start RHP Dakota Hudson against Chicago LHP Shota Imanaga.

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 </figure>PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Walker hit a two-run homer, Brandon Pfaadt pitched five solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday.The D-backs won three of four games in the season-opening series for both teams. Arizona dominated the majority of the weekend, outscoring Colorado 32-14.“I really couldn't be more pleased with all the little things we did,” D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said. “They far outweighed the improvements we need to make.”Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit an RBI single and Walker ripped his two-run homer to left in the first, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 3-0 lead. Gurriel continued a torrid start to the season; he has three homers, two doubles and 10 RBIs over four games.The D-backs made it 5-1 with two runs in the fifth after a costly miscue by Colorado's Nolan Jones led to two unearned runs. Jones dropped Ketel Marte's routine fly ball to left with two down, allowing Tucker Barnhart to score.“You just don't see that a lot,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “It's rare that happens to an outfielder when he's camped under the ball."Marte came home one batter later on Gurriel's double.Gurriel had a good moment in the field, too, with a quick, accurate throw to second base that cut down Jake Cave, who was trying to stretch a single into a double in the seventh inning.Pfaadt (1-0) was a postseason star during last year's run to the World Series and continued that success Sunday. He had an inconsistent rookie year in 2023, but was solid once the calendar turned to October with a 3.27 ERA in 22 innings, giving the team a third starting pitcher it needed.The D-backs helped Pfaadt with the three-run first. Arizona's offense scored at least two runs in the first inning in all four games of the series.“That was key to the whole series, getting ahead early,” Pfaadt said. “Then we do our jobs as pitchers.”The right-hander gave up one run and five hits against the Rockies, striking out six.Colorado's Ryan Feltner (0-1) was solid after the shaky first, surrendering three earned runs and five hits in five innings. He struck out four and walked two.“Stuff was solid, my stuff is in a good spot,” Feltner said. “Staying aggressive is the main thing. There were times I let up on some pitches when I shouldn't have.”It was a difficult defensive day for the Rockies, who had three errors. Jacob Stallings had two hits and the team's lone RBI.TRAINER'S ROOMDiamondbacks: CF Alek Thomas left in the fourth and was replaced by Jake McCarthy. The team said he had left hamstring tightness. Lovullo said it was too early to tell if Thomas would miss extended time and that he'd likely have tests done on Monday.UP NEXTThe Diamondbacks host the Yankees for a three-game series starting Monday. Arizona sends RHP Ryne Nelson to the mound for the first game while New York counters with RHP Luis Gil.The Rockies visit the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series starting Monday. Colorado will start RHP Dakota Hudson against Chicago LHP Shota Imanaga.

Rough Sunday in the desert for Rockies

By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. -- Despite Mackenzi Kroll hitting three home runs in Friday's game one, the Colorado Christian Cougars defeated the Chadron State Eagles in the two team's double header, winning game one 10-8 before having an 8-0 victory in five innings during game two.

The loss drops Chadron State to 5-29 overall and 5-19 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. #8 CCU improves to 33-4 overall and 25-3 in the conference.

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 </figure>By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. -- Despite Mackenzi Kroll hitting three home runs in Friday's game one, the Colorado Christian Cougars defeated the Chadron State Eagles in the two team's double header, winning game one 10-8 before having an 8-0 victory in five innings during game two.The loss drops Chadron State to 5-29 overall and 5-19 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play. #8 CCU improves to 33-4 overall and 25-3 in the conference.In the 10-8 loss in game one, the Eagles scored the second most runs by a team in a game against the Cougars this season. The only team to score more was St. Mary's, who defeated Colorado Christian 12-10. CSC also hit a new season high with five home runs.Chadron State built an early 4-0 lead after two innings. Lauren Zimmerman, a junior from Reno, Nevada, smashed a two-run homer in the bottom of the first to begin the games scoring.Kroll, a senior from Brighton, Colorado, added her first homer of the game in the inning, extending CSC's lead to 3-0.In the bottom of the second, Jorja Sierra, a freshman from Morrison, Colorado, extended the Eagles lead to 4-0 with her first collegiate home run.The Cougars tied the game in the top of the third inning with a solo homer, a two-run homer and an RBI-double.It did not take long for the Eagles to respond to the Cougars run. In the bottom of the third, Kroll launched her second homer of the day, this time scoring two runs to give CSC a 6-4 lead.Colorado Christian regained the lead in the top of the fourth when they scored their final six runs. The visitors had six runs with five hits in the inning while the CSC defense recorded three errors.Trailing 10-6, Kroll hit her third home run of the game in the bottom of the fifth, making the score 10-7.A deep fly ball by Ashland Baca scored Brady Lacuomer in the bottom of the seventh but runners were left stranded on first and second, ending the game 10-8 in CCU's favor.Tori Haug, a senior from Commerce City, Colorado, dropped to 3-11 on the season in 3.1 innings of work. Kenzi Garner, a junior from Broomfield, Colorado, pitched 3.2 innings of relief, allowing only two hits and one run.Kalia Eastburn improved to 6-1 overall in 4.1 innings for CCU.The Eagles finished the game with eight runs and hits with three errors. The Cougars recorded ten runs on 11 hits.In CCU's 8-0, five inning game two victory, they scored one run in the first and second inning before adding six in the top of the sixth.An RBI single scored one in the top of the first before the lone error of the game by the CSC defense allowed a run in the top of the second.With runners on the corners in the top of the fourth, Cheyenne Stark launched the first of three homers in four at bats for CCU.Stark's homer put the guests up 5-0 before a solo homer added another run. The final two runs were scored after a batter was hit by a pitch and brough home by a Kenzie Middleton homer to left field.The Eagles left a runner stranded at third in the bottom of the fourth inning and were unable to get a hit in the final half inning.Brooklyn Levin, a freshman from Littleton, Colorado, received the loss in 3.2 innings of work. Garner pitched 1.1 innings of relief.Chadron State finished the game with five hits and one error, compared to its opponents eight runs on eight hits.After the Easter holiday, Chadron State will hit the road to Grand Junction, Colorado for four games against the 27-7 Colorado Mesa Mavericks on Saturday and Sunday.