Norfolk, Neb.- The NSAA Board of Directors have voted 5-3 in favor of Hastings hosting the softball state tournament with the state championship games being held at UNL Bowlin Stadium through 2026. The state championship games have been played the past two years at Connie Claussen Field located at the UNO campus. 

Championship games were moved to a different venue so the games can be televised on Nebraska Public Media.

Norfolk, Neb.- The NSAA Board of Directors have voted 5-3 in favor of Hastings hosting the softball state tournament with the state championship games being held at UNL Bowlin Stadium through 2026. The state championship games have been played the past two years at Connie Claussen Field located at the UNO campus. Championship games were moved to a different venue so the games can be televised on Nebraska Public Media.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The NSAA Board of Directors voted 5-3 in favor of approving Hastings as the host site for the NSAA State Softball Championships with the Championship Finals being played at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln through 2026. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nebpreps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nebpreps</a>&mdash; NSAA (@nsaahome) <a href="https://twitter.com/nsaahome/status/1866875015876186409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

NSAA awards Hastings State Softball through 2026, finals to be played in Lincoln

Atlanta, GA - The State of Nebraska had two legends inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Georgia. Former Husker Football coach Frank Solich, and North Platte native Danny Woodhead.

Solich led the Huskers to the 2002 BCS National Championship game. Solich served as an assistant at Nebraska from 1979-97, coaching the running backs, before becoming the head coach. As an assistant to Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne, Solich was part of the coaching staff on three national championship teams (1994, 1995, 1997), and he recruited and coached Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Mike Rozier .Solich is the winningest coach in Mid-American Conference history with 115 overall wins, Solich led the Bobcats to four MAC East titles (2006, 2009, 2011, 2016), and his 77 conference wins rank second only behind College Football Hall of Fame coach Herb Deromedi, who posted 90 victories during his career at Central Michigan. The Cleveland, Ohio, product became the first inductee ever from Ohio and the seventh coach from Nebraska to enter the Hall.

Woodhead, a North Platte High legend, finished his career at Chadron State as college football's all-time leading rusher before a near 10 year run in the NFL including a super bowl appearance with the New England Patriots..

Woodhead is Chadron State's first-ever College Football Hall of Fame inductee.

 He was A three-time First Team All-American (2004, 2006-07), Woodhead twice claimed the Harlon Hill Trophy as the most valuable player in Division II (2006, 2007). A four-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) First Team selection, he was the RMAC Offensive Player of the Year three times after being selected as the RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2004. He was named the most valuable player for Chadron State all four years in college, and he was also named the All-Century Offensive Player by the RMAC.

 Woodhead finished his Chadron State career as college football's all-time rushing leader with 7,962 yards, and he owned 21 NCAA Division II records when he graduated. The records included most consecutive games rushing 100 or more yards (16), games rushing 200 or more yards (19), most consecutive games scoring a touchdown (38) and most yards rushing in a season (2,756 in 2006).

Woodhead currently is the co-CEO of Arise Venture, a business consulting firm in Nebraska. A scratch golfer, Woodhead made a run at becoming a professional golfer, falling just short of qualifying for the U.S. Open. He was inducted into the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.

Atlanta, GA - The State of Nebraska had two legends inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Georgia. Former Husker Football coach Frank Solich, and North Platte native Danny Woodhead.Solich led the Huskers to the 2002 BCS National Championship game. Solich served as an assistant at Nebraska from 1979-97, coaching the running backs, before becoming the head coach. As an assistant to Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne, Solich was part of the coaching staff on three national championship teams (1994, 1995, 1997), and he recruited and coached Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Mike Rozier .Solich is the winningest coach in Mid-American Conference history with 115 overall wins, Solich led the Bobcats to four MAC East titles (2006, 2009, 2011, 2016), and his 77 conference wins rank second only behind College Football Hall of Fame coach Herb Deromedi, who posted 90 victories during his career at Central Michigan. The Cleveland, Ohio, product became the first inductee ever from Ohio and the seventh coach from Nebraska to enter the Hall.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcfbhall%2Fvideos%2F495796663623618%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="430" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Woodhead, a North Platte High legend, finished his career at Chadron State as college football's all-time leading rusher before a near 10 year run in the NFL including a super bowl appearance with the New England Patriots..Woodhead is Chadron State's first-ever College Football Hall of Fame inductee.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcfbhall%2Fvideos%2F459386836901357%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="430" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div> He was A three-time First Team All-American (2004, 2006-07), Woodhead twice claimed the Harlon Hill Trophy as the most valuable player in Division II (2006, 2007). A four-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) First Team selection, he was the RMAC Offensive Player of the Year three times after being selected as the RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2004. He was named the most valuable player for Chadron State all four years in college, and he was also named the All-Century Offensive Player by the RMAC. Woodhead finished his Chadron State career as college football's all-time rushing leader with 7,962 yards, and he owned 21 NCAA Division II records when he graduated. The records included most consecutive games rushing 100 or more yards (16), games rushing 200 or more yards (19), most consecutive games scoring a touchdown (38) and most yards rushing in a season (2,756 in 2006).Woodhead currently is the co-CEO of Arise Venture, a business consulting firm in Nebraska. A scratch golfer, Woodhead made a run at becoming a professional golfer, falling just short of qualifying for the U.S. Open. He was inducted into the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.

Woodhead & Solich inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Busy week coming up this week on KCOW with Husker hoops and kicking off Alliance High School basketball. Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM1400 or online at Panhandle Post. Check out this week's KCOW Sports Schedule:

Wednesday, Dec 11&nbsp;- Husker Women's Basketball vs. Tarlton. (Pregame 5:30pm)

Friday, Dec 13 -&nbsp;4pm - Alliance Girls Basketball at North Platte (Pregame at 3:45pm) with Canon Rath.

6pm - Alliance Boys Basketball at North Platte (Pregame around 5:50pm) with Canon Rath.         

7pm - Husker Volleyball vs. Dayton in Sweet Sixteen (Will join in progress following the conclusion of the Alliance Boys Basketball game against North Platte)

Saturday, Dec 14&nbsp;- 5:30pm - Alliance Girls Basketball (Pregame around 5:20pm)&nbsp;with Canon Rath.

7:00pm - Alliance Boys Basketball vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota (Pregame around 6:50pm)&nbsp;with Canon Rath. 

Sunday, Dec 15&nbsp;- Noon - Husker Volleyball in Regional&nbsp; &nbsp;

Busy week coming up this week on KCOW with Husker hoops and kicking off Alliance High School basketball. Listen to the action on KCOW FM 92.5/AM1400 or online at Panhandle Post. Check out this week's KCOW Sports Schedule:Wednesday, Dec 11&nbsp;- Husker Women's Basketball vs. Tarlton. (Pregame 5:30pm)Friday, Dec 13 -&nbsp;4pm - Alliance Girls Basketball at North Platte (Pregame at 3:45pm) with Canon Rath.           6pm - Alliance Boys Basketball at North Platte (Pregame around 5:50pm) with Canon Rath.         7pm - Husker Volleyball vs. Dayton in Sweet Sixteen (Will join in progress following the conclusion of the Alliance Boys Basketball game against North Platte)Saturday, Dec 14&nbsp;- 5:30pm - Alliance Girls Basketball (Pregame around 5:20pm)&nbsp;with Canon Rath. 7:00pm - Alliance Boys Basketball vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota (Pregame around 6:50pm)&nbsp;with Canon Rath. Sunday, Dec 15&nbsp;- Noon - Husker Volleyball in Regional&nbsp; &nbsp;

KCOW Radio Sports Schedule (Week of December 8th)

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College women's basketball team led from start to finish while opening its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule with a 71-67 victory over South Dakota Mines on the Eagles' home court Thursday night.

Most of the game was not as close as the final score would indicate. The Eagles, now 2-5 for the season and 1-0 in RMAC play, held a 12-3 lead after the first eight minutes had been played and eventually were ahead by 18 points—33-15--with 2:23 left in the second period. However, Mines scored eight of the last 10 points prior to halftime, cutting the difference to 35-23 at the break. In the second half, South Dakota Mines cut the difference to only three points twice in the final 2:33 before the Eagles held on for the win.  

Kylie Krise was the Eagles' leader, finishing with 23 points off the bench to match her career-high from a year ago against MSU Denver. She sank seven of her nine field goal attempts, including 5-of-6 three-pointers, and was 4-of-6 at the free throw line. In addition, Krise grabbed 10 rebounds, giving her a double-double for the first time in her two years at CSC. 

Both Camren Morris and Allison Richards tallied 12 points for Chadron State, Kyra Tanabe added 10 and Ashayla Powers eight. Behind Krise's 10 boards, four different Eagles finished with five rebounds apiece – Richards, Morris, Powers and McKenzi Petersen.

Most of the Hardrockers' scoring was provided by sophomore forward Morning Grace Spotted Bear with 24 points and senior guard Piper Bauer with 22. Spotted Bear was 6-of-14 from the field, one of them a 3-pointer, and was 11-of-15 at the free throw line. Bauer was 7-of-18 on her field goal shots, two of them treys, and was 6-of-7 from the charity stripe.  

Overall, the Eagles shot 43.1% (22-51) from the field while Mines hit just 31.1% (19-61). Krise provided the difference with her 5-of-6 from behind the arc, as the Eagles meshed eight three-pointers in 20 attempts while the Hardrockers were just 4 of 23.

Spotted Bear grabbed 12 rebounds for game-high honors, but the Eagles out-rebounded the Hardockers 46-37 overall. 

The Eagles will travel to Spearfish Saturday to face Black Hills State (5-3, 1-0 RMAC). The Yellow Jackets also beat the Hardrockers on Tuesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

South Dakota Mines—Morning Grace Spotted Bear 24, Piper Bauer 22, Emily Thomas 6, Samantha Darnell 5, Lauren Herman 4, Miquedah Taliman 3, Micah Hammerquist 3. Totals: 19-61 (4-23) 25-37 67 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 13 turnovers.

Chadron State—Kylie Krise 23, Camren Morris 12, Allison Richards 12, Kyra Tanabe 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2, Jordyn Stokes 2. Totals: 22-51 (8-20)19-27 71 points, 46 rebounds, 12 assists, 21 turnovers.

              South Dakota Mines           8       15       23        21      ---67

              Chadron State                   12         23       22       14     ---71

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College women's basketball team led from start to finish while opening its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule with a 71-67 victory over South Dakota Mines on the Eagles' home court Thursday night.Most of the game was not as close as the final score would indicate. The Eagles, now 2-5 for the season and 1-0 in RMAC play, held a 12-3 lead after the first eight minutes had been played and eventually were ahead by 18 points—33-15--with 2:23 left in the second period. However, Mines scored eight of the last 10 points prior to halftime, cutting the difference to 35-23 at the break. In the second half, South Dakota Mines cut the difference to only three points twice in the final 2:33 before the Eagles held on for the win. Kylie Krise was the Eagles' leader, finishing with 23 points off the bench to match her career-high from a year ago against MSU Denver. She sank seven of her nine field goal attempts, including 5-of-6 three-pointers, and was 4-of-6 at the free throw line. In addition, Krise grabbed 10 rebounds, giving her a double-double for the first time in her two years at CSC. Both Camren Morris and Allison Richards tallied 12 points for Chadron State, Kyra Tanabe added 10 and Ashayla Powers eight. Behind Krise's 10 boards, four different Eagles finished with five rebounds apiece – Richards, Morris, Powers and McKenzi Petersen.Most of the Hardrockers' scoring was provided by sophomore forward Morning Grace Spotted Bear with 24 points and senior guard Piper Bauer with 22. Spotted Bear was 6-of-14 from the field, one of them a 3-pointer, and was 11-of-15 at the free throw line. Bauer was 7-of-18 on her field goal shots, two of them treys, and was 6-of-7 from the charity stripe. Overall, the Eagles shot 43.1% (22-51) from the field while Mines hit just 31.1% (19-61). Krise provided the difference with her 5-of-6 from behind the arc, as the Eagles meshed eight three-pointers in 20 attempts while the Hardrockers were just 4 of 23.Spotted Bear grabbed 12 rebounds for game-high honors, but the Eagles out-rebounded the Hardockers 46-37 overall. The Eagles will travel to Spearfish Saturday to face Black Hills State (5-3, 1-0 RMAC). The Yellow Jackets also beat the Hardrockers on Tuesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.South Dakota Mines—Morning Grace Spotted Bear 24, Piper Bauer 22, Emily Thomas 6, Samantha Darnell 5, Lauren Herman 4, Miquedah Taliman 3, Micah Hammerquist 3. Totals: 19-61 (4-23) 25-37 67 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 13 turnovers.Chadron State—Kylie Krise 23, Camren Morris 12, Allison Richards 12, Kyra Tanabe 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2, Jordyn Stokes 2. Totals: 22-51 (8-20)19-27 71 points, 46 rebounds, 12 assists, 21 turnovers. South Dakota Mines 8 15 23 21 ---67 Chadron State 12 23 22 14 ---71

Eagles hold off Hardrocker comeback to win RMAC opener

By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – The Eagles started their RMAC conference season with a win against South Dakota Mines, creating early momentum on Thursday night to defeat the Hardrockers 84-56 at the Chicoine Center.

Darrius Miles, a junior from Texas, was the game's leading scorer with 18 points. Miles shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 6 three-pointers and made all four free throw attempts. Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps each added 14 points for the Eagles. 

The Eagles shot 54 percent from the field as a team and were 50 percent from three-point range and 80 percent for free throws. John Jenkins led the Eagles with nine rebounds, followed by Trey Ballard with eight. CSC outscored the Hardrockers 36-20 in the paint and 17-2 on second chance points. 

Three players finished in double digits for South Dakota Mines – Keagen Smith with 13, Mac Terry with 11 and Tre Dowdell with 10. The Hardrockers shot just 35 percent from the field during the game, including 27 percent in the second half.

The Eagles ran the floor at the beginning of the first half, starting it off with a layup from Darrius Miles. After a three-pointer from the Hardrockers, the Eagles started to build the momentum that they would keep for the rest of the game. 

A 10-0 scoring run for the Eagles early in the half started their separation from the Hardrockers as a Jalen Thomas three made the score 30-14. The Eagles kept the lead, ending the half with a 45-35 lead. In the first half, the Eagles shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 61.5 percent from beyond the arc.

In the second half, the Eagles kept rolling and scored the first six points of the second half on two Darrius Miles free throws and layups from Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright to make it 51-35. An 8-0 scoring run with a major dunk by Julio Phipps made the score 61-38. 

The Eagles continued their scoring and went on another 8-0 run in the final minutes of the game. The final score of 84-56 was the Eagles' biggest lead of the night at 28 points.

The Eagles improved their shooting percentage for the second half, making 15 of 26 attempts to shoot 57.7 percent from the field. Chadron State outscored the Hardrockers 39-21 after halftime.

Chadron State is now 4-4 overall and 1-0 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Black Hills State University on Saturday in Spearfish at 3 p.m. Black Hills faced South Dakota Mines on Tuesday and the Hardrockers defeated the Yellowjackets 58-50. Black Hills is 4-5 overall and 0-1 in the RMAC. 

Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Jalen Thomas 14, Julio Phipps 14, John Jenkins 8, Trey Ballard 8, Zy Wright 6, Dalton Peterson6, Jaylen Davis 6, Treyson Neff 4. Totals: 31-57 FG, 10-20 3PT, 12-15 FT. 84 points, 43 rebounds, 16 assists, 8 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Eagles started their RMAC conference season with a win against South Dakota Mines, creating early momentum on Thursday night to defeat the Hardrockers 84-56 at the Chicoine Center.Darrius Miles, a junior from Texas, was the game's leading scorer with 18 points. Miles shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 6 three-pointers and made all four free throw attempts. Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps each added 14 points for the Eagles. The Eagles shot 54 percent from the field as a team and were 50 percent from three-point range and 80 percent for free throws. John Jenkins led the Eagles with nine rebounds, followed by Trey Ballard with eight. CSC outscored the Hardrockers 36-20 in the paint and 17-2 on second chance points. Three players finished in double digits for South Dakota Mines – Keagen Smith with 13, Mac Terry with 11 and Tre Dowdell with 10. The Hardrockers shot just 35 percent from the field during the game, including 27 percent in the second half.The Eagles ran the floor at the beginning of the first half, starting it off with a layup from Darrius Miles. After a three-pointer from the Hardrockers, the Eagles started to build the momentum that they would keep for the rest of the game. A 10-0 scoring run for the Eagles early in the half started their separation from the Hardrockers as a Jalen Thomas three made the score 30-14. The Eagles kept the lead, ending the half with a 45-35 lead. In the first half, the Eagles shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 61.5 percent from beyond the arc.In the second half, the Eagles kept rolling and scored the first six points of the second half on two Darrius Miles free throws and layups from Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright to make it 51-35. An 8-0 scoring run with a major dunk by Julio Phipps made the score 61-38. The Eagles continued their scoring and went on another 8-0 run in the final minutes of the game. The final score of 84-56 was the Eagles' biggest lead of the night at 28 points.The Eagles improved their shooting percentage for the second half, making 15 of 26 attempts to shoot 57.7 percent from the field. Chadron State outscored the Hardrockers 39-21 after halftime.Chadron State is now 4-4 overall and 1-0 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Black Hills State University on Saturday in Spearfish at 3 p.m. Black Hills faced South Dakota Mines on Tuesday and the Hardrockers defeated the Yellowjackets 58-50. Black Hills is 4-5 overall and 0-1 in the RMAC. Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Jalen Thomas 14, Julio Phipps 14, John Jenkins 8, Trey Ballard 8, Zy Wright 6, Dalton Peterson6, Jaylen Davis 6, Treyson Neff 4. Totals: 31-57 FG, 10-20 3PT, 12-15 FT. 84 points, 43 rebounds, 16 assists, 8 turnovers.

Chadron State crushes Hardrockers to open RMAC play

Conference basketball season tips off Thursday in Chadron for the Eagles! Here's a preview of the action as CSC takes on two rivals from South Dakota.

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 12/4/24

Story by NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska football program announced today that Dana Holgorsen has signed a two-year contract to serve as the Huskers’ offensive coordinator.

Holgorsen joined the Nebraska program in early November, first as an offensive consultant, before moving into the role of coordinator and play-caller for the final three games of the season. Holgorsen’s two-year contract will pay him $1.2 million annually.

Under Holgorsen’s direction, Nebraska improved on offense over the final three games, highlighted by a 44-25 victory over Wisconsin on Nov. 23. In that game, Nebraska posted its highest point total since 2021, while its total offense (473), rushing offense (180) and passing offense (293) outputs were all the second-best of the 2024 season.

“We are excited that Dana Holgorsen has agreed to be our offensive coordinator moving forward,” Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule said. “Dana is one of the elite offensive minds in football, and the progress we made in our final three games provides a glimpse of the potential of our offense under his direction. We look forward to Dana leading our offense into the bowl game and building for the 2025 season.”

Holgorsen joined the Huskers this fall after spending the past 13 seasons as a head coach at West Virginia (2011-18) and Houston (2019-23). He owns a 92-69 record as a collegiate head coach, ranking second at West Virginia in coaching victories and fifth on Houston’s all-time wins chart.

In addition to being a successful head coach, Holgorsen boasts an impressive resume as an offensive coordinator. Holgorsen spent six seasons as an offensive coordinator at Texas Tech (2005-07), Houston (2008-09) and Oklahoma State (2010). In his six seasons as an FBS coordinator, Holgorsen’s offenses had an average national finish of second in passing offense, third in total offense and sixth in scoring offense. All six of the offenses Holgorsen served as coordinator ranked in the top three nationally in passing, the top six in total offense and the top 13 in scoring offense.

Holgorsen has coached more than 20 All-Americans and 50 NFL Draft picks, including five top-10 picks. His players have won major national awards such as the Biletnikoff, Paul Hornung, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Jet awards. Holgorsen also coached the only two players to be a two-time winner of the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver.

Individuals have excelled in Holgorsen’s offenses. In 19 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach, nine quarterbacks have had a 3,000-yard passing season with a total of 15 individual seasons with 3,000 or more passing yards. Holgorsen has also coached six quarterbacks who have had a 4,000-yard passing season and two who have had a 5,000-yard passing season. There have also been 18 individual 1,000-yard receiving seasons and six individual 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Holgorsen’s 19 seasons as a head coach or offensive coordinator.

Holgorsen coached the all-time FBS leader in touchdown passes and total offense along with the FBS season record holder in completions. He was the coordinator for two of the top four passing offenses in FBS history. Receivers have thrived under Holgorsen, posting seasons where they ranked second in FBS history in touchdown receptions and third in receiving yards.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska football program announced today that Dana Holgorsen has signed a two-year contract to serve as the Huskers’ offensive coordinator.Holgorsen joined the Nebraska program in early November, first as an offensive consultant, before moving into the role of coordinator and play-caller for the final three games of the season. Holgorsen’s two-year contract will pay him $1.2 million annually.Under Holgorsen’s direction, Nebraska improved on offense over the final three games, highlighted by a 44-25 victory over Wisconsin on Nov. 23. In that game, Nebraska posted its highest point total since 2021, while its total offense (473), rushing offense (180) and passing offense (293) outputs were all the second-best of the 2024 season.“We are excited that Dana Holgorsen has agreed to be our offensive coordinator moving forward,” Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule said. “Dana is one of the elite offensive minds in football, and the progress we made in our final three games provides a glimpse of the potential of our offense under his direction. We look forward to Dana leading our offense into the bowl game and building for the 2025 season.”Holgorsen joined the Huskers this fall after spending the past 13 seasons as a head coach at West Virginia (2011-18) and Houston (2019-23). He owns a 92-69 record as a collegiate head coach, ranking second at West Virginia in coaching victories and fifth on Houston’s all-time wins chart.In addition to being a successful head coach, Holgorsen boasts an impressive resume as an offensive coordinator. Holgorsen spent six seasons as an offensive coordinator at Texas Tech (2005-07), Houston (2008-09) and Oklahoma State (2010). In his six seasons as an FBS coordinator, Holgorsen’s offenses had an average national finish of second in passing offense, third in total offense and sixth in scoring offense. All six of the offenses Holgorsen served as coordinator ranked in the top three nationally in passing, the top six in total offense and the top 13 in scoring offense.Holgorsen has coached more than 20 All-Americans and 50 NFL Draft picks, including five top-10 picks. His players have won major national awards such as the Biletnikoff, Paul Hornung, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Jet awards. Holgorsen also coached the only two players to be a two-time winner of the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver.Individuals have excelled in Holgorsen’s offenses. In 19 seasons as an offensive coordinator or head coach, nine quarterbacks have had a 3,000-yard passing season with a total of 15 individual seasons with 3,000 or more passing yards. Holgorsen has also coached six quarterbacks who have had a 4,000-yard passing season and two who have had a 5,000-yard passing season. There have also been 18 individual 1,000-yard receiving seasons and six individual 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Holgorsen’s 19 seasons as a head coach or offensive coordinator.Holgorsen coached the all-time FBS leader in touchdown passes and total offense along with the FBS season record holder in completions. He was the coordinator for two of the top four passing offenses in FBS history. Receivers have thrived under Holgorsen, posting seasons where they ranked second in FBS history in touchdown receptions and third in receiving yards.

Nebraska signs Holgorsen to Two-Year Contract

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas,&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, are thrilled to announce its six-person 2024 draft class, which was selected during the 2024 PVF Draft earlier on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas second full draft class includes middle blocker&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo&nbsp;from Kansas, opposite&nbsp;Emily Londot&nbsp;from Ohio State, outside hitter&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;from USC, outside hitter&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;from Nebraska, outside hitter&nbsp;Valeria Vazquez-Gomez&nbsp;from Pittsburgh and setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait&nbsp;from Creighton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Today is a phenomenal day for our sport and an opportunity to celebrate the incredible success of these athletes,"&nbsp;Supernovas head coach Laura "Bird" Kuhn&nbsp;said. "We’re thrilled with the depth we’ve added on both pins and excited to see the young talent grow and develop in our gym. Last season taught us the importance of depth and competitive chemistry, and this group will play a key role in strengthening our 2025 Supernovas squad!"

Omaha bolstered its middle blocker group with its first selection at No. 8 overall with Onabanjo for the final pick of the first round. &nbsp;

Onabanjo spent her first two seasons at Iowa before transferring to Kansas ahead of the 2023 season. She put up 1.82 kills per set with 101 total blocks during her junior season, but it’s her senior campaign that has made her into one of the top middle blockers in the country. The Houston, Texas native is averaging 2.58 kills per set this season on a .408 hitting percentage with 101 blocks (1.2 B/S). She’s put up double-digit kills in nine matches this season including a season-high 22 kills in a match at Duke earlier in the year. &nbsp;

The Supernovas followed up with Londot two picks later for the second selection of the second round at No. 10 overall, which was a draft pick Omaha acquired last season in a trade with the San Diego Mojo.&nbsp;

Londot comes to Omaha after being one of the best offensive players in college volleyball since she won the AVCA National Freshman of the Year award in 2020. Named a second team All-American in 2020 and 2022, Londot has a career 4.22 kills per set mark in over 140 career matches. &nbsp;

She’s continued that stellar play during her fifth and final college season in 2024, posting a 4.41 kills per set mark. She’s also improved her blocking during her final college season, posting 102 blocks (0.88 B/S) with 30 aces. A three-time All-Big Ten first team selection, Londot entered the 2024 season top five in program history in kills and points while being in the top 20 in block assists, total blocks and digs. &nbsp;

The Supernovas picked again in the second round at No. 15 overall, drafting USC outside hitter Ally Batenhorst, who returns to the Cornhusker state after spending her first three college seasons at Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Batenhorst has excelled in her first season as a full-time starting outside hitter, averaging 3.82 kills per set to lead the team on a .228 hitting percentage with 2.09 digs per set, 86 blocks and 26 aces. The former Husker spent three seasons in Lincoln appearing in at least 26 matches during each year. Her best season came in 2022 as a sophomore where she recorded 2.33 kills per set, 1.06 digs per set and 0.57 blocks per set in 72 sets across 26 matches. &nbsp;

The Supernovas continued its Nebraska trend by drafting NU outside hitter Lindsay Krause at No. 19 overall in the third round. &nbsp;

A 6-foot-4 senior for Nebraska, Krause will return to her hometown when she joins the Supernovas after coming out of Omaha Skutt High School as the No. 1 overall recruit in the country. Krause has played in 99 career matches for Nebraska, recording 2.36 kills per set with 185 total blocks and 24 aces, with 15 of them coming this year. &nbsp;

“Being a drafted as a Supernova means the world to me,” Krause said. “I am so beyond grateful to get the opportunity to continue to represent and compete for my home state of Nebraska. The rich culture this team Coach Bird has already created in just one season is something I cannot wait to be a part of! GBR forever, and go Novas!”&nbsp;

11 picks later the Supernovas selected Pittsburgh outside hitter Valeria Vazquez-Gomez in the fourth round at No. 30 overall.&nbsp;

Vazquez-Gomez has helped Pittsburgh to its first two Final Four appearances in program history, with the Panthers amidst another great season in which they could reach a third consecutive Final Four.&nbsp;Vazquez-Gomez is a complete six-rotation outside hitter. She’s already matched her career high in aces (34) this season while adding 2.15 kills and 1.98 digs per set with 28 blocks. &nbsp;

The Puerto Rico native has racked up numerous accolades including an AVCA Second Team All-American honor and All-ACC Firrst Team selection in 2022. She was also named to the All-ACC Second Team in 2023 after hitting a career high .258 on the year. &nbsp;

Omaha rounded out its draft class in the fifth round at No. 37 overall with the selection of&nbsp;Wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wait will go down as one of the greatest players in Creighton Volleyball history and has become one of the best setters in the country. A three-time AVCA All-American honree, Wait has a career 10.74 assists per set mark in over 125 matches with 3.19 digs per set, 476 kills, 343 blocks and 83 aces. &nbsp;

She’s in the middle of another phenomeal season for a top-ten Creighton team with 10.99 assists and 2.98 digs per set with 91 kills, 87 blocks and 21 aces. &nbsp;

With the conclusion of the draft, Omaha will enter training camp with 18 players competing for a spot on the 2025 roster with the new season set to begin with Banner Night when the Supernovas host the Atlanta Vibe on Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. CST at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;

Fans can recap all the draft action by viewing the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxXzjX2mQvC49g-3mwHMXtn65skrT9No6FmNoPwrs6hZ46ZxjT0WVzjcuajfkyZW7sbyu5KaVeg0zkGgpt2oUDpjf47GfrcR6QlGvVxtHpzu7Oo_IsQFuO38Pw-y_19CqJ92K0Go7pmyYQ&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;

Fans can also tune in at 6:30 p.m. CST to watch the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX6ZDxeWycQKjIob-3dcjxHB7TpNH54c042nrKxqIIARVj-bk0dlpdnepGCcc9u7Fr8Esk9_Wi2zLoKOT-848-K2AS3N0wad4bt5TVUHejbZhMbLQ_fw0LfJveljJFHbrDQ==&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas Post Draft Live Show,</a>&nbsp;hosted by John Baylor and Renee Saunders. The show will consist of live interviews with Supernovas coaches, players and draftees to celebrate the 2024 draft class.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The show will be live streamed on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX6ZDxeWycQKjIob-3dcjxHB7TpNH54c042nrKxqIIARVj-bk0dlpdnepGCcc9u7Fr8Esk9_Wi2zLoKOT-848-K2AS3N0wad4bt5TVUHejbZhMbLQ_fw0LfJveljJFHbrDQ==&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;and social pages.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With another star-loaded roster and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. Buy your 2025 season tickets today by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxXytlaXstMAXJlq91phILMheWrq62CGv7oJ1UBBn5egqTVvlwStT1eTFeFyj6YotEdQJ6lTxY84Ecs1uJhFh08u2eVQcpDO8JdetSb4QCWaXT73AgfEAHJDbKCwwL8aQgwFULMQ5HhTJ2&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">link</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New for 2025 is a totally customizable, half-season ticket package. Choose any seven of the team’s 14 home matches and even select different seats for each game, with prices starting as low as $14 per match. Customize your Supernovas experience today by visiting this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX0Km-QJYChCXC6oG5U1C-30j2D4BYzqoUF58XcIYtTWMLhfmCBkW5UqvMKtMmd4QtepL6W2MYBgzrgyfdX_lXSyf5AwJ1qh9xt8T0gr06l6gWGGZS0zWY1Cfpvz9ulajsDSX50TB8TITERMkXhJUmrc=&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">link</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out the Supernovas full&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX_jcz1TOmuzf_Wehrl3rNhb3Bs8E4uvk4KpHgpdbA07kxoX_Txj5NRKc4KYufZVSqMWNQArFQ9Y5K0k7fcKLASpc28ShD2hFD5gmgX1o4xmhzfOoFWJvkZKpTJxzNAd95lmQLUMjLBinhkBD6-GOuUw=&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">2025 schedule.</a>&nbsp;

For any questions regarding the season ticket purchase process, please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxXxGlcA7K4rBDqRqZ-T-XP0EVsU_QrV5VCr5gsCk-p2lGF3O0okk-y9pQ_5YFNf121Z1sh8uCiT9Br5SVSQ4cMDJMfUpzJD4WDp1boVQ9CtkHxQqoBJ4oNag=&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas Ticket FAQ page</a>&nbsp;or by calling 402-502-5268.&nbsp;

To receive Supernovas updates, news and ticket information, download the official Supernovas App by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxXwbpRGQ_fXjnXTN2eZGYfIL28QxJ30nkeFgjN3mp_Cylw9IEO-mcAlBai7HReGq5uiDDIzp9idL0WrI6BLH46d6qA4KCioBsCsfs3TskTkvJNJVsLQ6Pq1DNXNMQCCNGhg==&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">link</a>.&nbsp;

To celebrate being the inaugural PVF champions, fans will be able to see the Supernovas and championship trophy as part of the official Championship Trophy Tour. Please click this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX_r4yJWzludT958t9AW6kEDnxfu7phbThV8H_jNAq1BWOH9pVtZCYHgDouTSZ34kTjUat1nLTxLZrxCfkNBoS8tb_sAQx1XLkkJfae2pI-k1G2k24mnce3LpLh6uJcza0eamo-3B2bMR&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">link</a>&nbsp;to see where the Supernovas are this fall!&nbsp;

ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with cutting-edge production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1732568969106.jpeg" alt="Nebraska - Lindsay Krause (Courtesy)" />
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 </figure>Geoff ExstromOmaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas,&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, are thrilled to announce its six-person 2024 draft class, which was selected during the 2024 PVF Draft earlier on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas second full draft class includes middle blocker&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo&nbsp;from Kansas, opposite&nbsp;Emily Londot&nbsp;from Ohio State, outside hitter&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;from USC, outside hitter&nbsp;Lindsay Krause&nbsp;from Nebraska, outside hitter&nbsp;Valeria Vazquez-Gomez&nbsp;from Pittsburgh and setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait&nbsp;from Creighton.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Today is a phenomenal day for our sport and an opportunity to celebrate the incredible success of these athletes,"&nbsp;Supernovas head coach Laura "Bird" Kuhn&nbsp;said. "We’re thrilled with the depth we’ve added on both pins and excited to see the young talent grow and develop in our gym. Last season taught us the importance of depth and competitive chemistry, and this group will play a key role in strengthening our 2025 Supernovas squad!"Omaha bolstered its middle blocker group with its first selection at No. 8 overall with Onabanjo for the final pick of the first round. &nbsp;Onabanjo spent her first two seasons at Iowa before transferring to Kansas ahead of the 2023 season. She put up 1.82 kills per set with 101 total blocks during her junior season, but it’s her senior campaign that has made her into one of the top middle blockers in the country. The Houston, Texas native is averaging 2.58 kills per set this season on a .408 hitting percentage with 101 blocks (1.2 B/S). She’s put up double-digit kills in nine matches this season including a season-high 22 kills in a match at Duke earlier in the year. &nbsp;The Supernovas followed up with Londot two picks later for the second selection of the second round at No. 10 overall, which was a draft pick Omaha acquired last season in a trade with the San Diego Mojo.&nbsp;Londot comes to Omaha after being one of the best offensive players in college volleyball since she won the AVCA National Freshman of the Year award in 2020. Named a second team All-American in 2020 and 2022, Londot has a career 4.22 kills per set mark in over 140 career matches. &nbsp;She’s continued that stellar play during her fifth and final college season in 2024, posting a 4.41 kills per set mark. She’s also improved her blocking during her final college season, posting 102 blocks (0.88 B/S) with 30 aces. A three-time All-Big Ten first team selection, Londot entered the 2024 season top five in program history in kills and points while being in the top 20 in block assists, total blocks and digs. &nbsp;The Supernovas picked again in the second round at No. 15 overall, drafting USC outside hitter Ally Batenhorst, who returns to the Cornhusker state after spending her first three college seasons at Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Batenhorst has excelled in her first season as a full-time starting outside hitter, averaging 3.82 kills per set to lead the team on a .228 hitting percentage with 2.09 digs per set, 86 blocks and 26 aces. The former Husker spent three seasons in Lincoln appearing in at least 26 matches during each year. Her best season came in 2022 as a sophomore where she recorded 2.33 kills per set, 1.06 digs per set and 0.57 blocks per set in 72 sets across 26 matches. &nbsp;The Supernovas continued its Nebraska trend by drafting NU outside hitter Lindsay Krause at No. 19 overall in the third round. &nbsp;A 6-foot-4 senior for Nebraska, Krause will return to her hometown when she joins the Supernovas after coming out of Omaha Skutt High School as the No. 1 overall recruit in the country. Krause has played in 99 career matches for Nebraska, recording 2.36 kills per set with 185 total blocks and 24 aces, with 15 of them coming this year. &nbsp;“Being a drafted as a Supernova means the world to me,” Krause said. “I am so beyond grateful to get the opportunity to continue to represent and compete for my home state of Nebraska. The rich culture this team Coach Bird has already created in just one season is something I cannot wait to be a part of! GBR forever, and go Novas!”&nbsp;11 picks later the Supernovas selected Pittsburgh outside hitter Valeria Vazquez-Gomez in the fourth round at No. 30 overall.&nbsp;Vazquez-Gomez has helped Pittsburgh to its first two Final Four appearances in program history, with the Panthers amidst another great season in which they could reach a third consecutive Final Four.&nbsp;Vazquez-Gomez is a complete six-rotation outside hitter. She’s already matched her career high in aces (34) this season while adding 2.15 kills and 1.98 digs per set with 28 blocks. &nbsp;The Puerto Rico native has racked up numerous accolades including an AVCA Second Team All-American honor and All-ACC Firrst Team selection in 2022. She was also named to the All-ACC Second Team in 2023 after hitting a career high .258 on the year. &nbsp;Omaha rounded out its draft class in the fifth round at No. 37 overall with the selection of&nbsp;Wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wait will go down as one of the greatest players in Creighton Volleyball history and has become one of the best setters in the country. A three-time AVCA All-American honree, Wait has a career 10.74 assists per set mark in over 125 matches with 3.19 digs per set, 476 kills, 343 blocks and 83 aces. &nbsp;She’s in the middle of another phenomeal season for a top-ten Creighton team with 10.99 assists and 2.98 digs per set with 91 kills, 87 blocks and 21 aces. &nbsp;With the conclusion of the draft, Omaha will enter training camp with 18 players competing for a spot on the 2025 roster with the new season set to begin with Banner Night when the Supernovas host the Atlanta Vibe on Friday, January 10 at 7 p.m. CST at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;Fans can recap all the draft action by viewing the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxXzjX2mQvC49g-3mwHMXtn65skrT9No6FmNoPwrs6hZ46ZxjT0WVzjcuajfkyZW7sbyu5KaVeg0zkGgpt2oUDpjf47GfrcR6QlGvVxtHpzu7Oo_IsQFuO38Pw-y_19CqJ92K0Go7pmyYQ&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;Fans can also tune in at 6:30 p.m. CST to watch the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX6ZDxeWycQKjIob-3dcjxHB7TpNH54c042nrKxqIIARVj-bk0dlpdnepGCcc9u7Fr8Esk9_Wi2zLoKOT-848-K2AS3N0wad4bt5TVUHejbZhMbLQ_fw0LfJveljJFHbrDQ==&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas Post Draft Live Show,</a>&nbsp;hosted by John Baylor and Renee Saunders. The show will consist of live interviews with Supernovas coaches, players and draftees to celebrate the 2024 draft class.&nbsp;&nbsp;The show will be live streamed on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qCVG_CWFZjvF3HOaVqTkaXIu8dIhCXzGnjKVWTuOWcaSF0ojHihxX6ZDxeWycQKjIob-3dcjxHB7TpNH54c042nrKxqIIARVj-bk0dlpdnepGCcc9u7Fr8Esk9_Wi2zLoKOT-848-K2AS3N0wad4bt5TVUHejbZhMbLQ_fw0LfJveljJFHbrDQ==&amp;c=NzPU12LJpCnC67AFW9ZhiqvJvwGRtJOE8jIg_FxgyDG4iRDKrMWbzA==&amp;ch=Tfcf2l9TcQjs6YTrHUNO2BSMQQ5bvSX9W4YYPgJ52cQ0YMAh_1FkqQ==">Supernovas YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;and social pages.&nbsp;&nbsp;With another star-loaded roster and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. 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The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Football team. The Western Conference features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Chadron, Mitchell and Sidney. Here are the 2024 all conference 1st team and honorable mentions:

Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;Caysen Robertson and&nbsp;Jett Herian

Quinn Bailey,&nbsp;Caden Buskirk,&nbsp;Talon Jelinek,&nbsp;Bryson Bickel,&nbsp;Owen Wess and&nbsp;Braden Wright

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Bricen Wright,&nbsp;Layne Davidson,&nbsp;Zane Cullers and&nbsp;Tobin Meyer

Bo Gable,&nbsp;Barren Williams,&nbsp;Rece Knight and&nbsp;Creighton Beals

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Bodie Kumm,&nbsp;Quinton Robbins,&nbsp;Tyler Cape and&nbsp;Lukas Kadolph

Adriane Garza,&nbsp;Landen Murphy,&nbsp;Jackson Jenkins and&nbsp;Wyatt Sauer

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Uzziah Voss,&nbsp;Kaden Hessler,&nbsp;Michael Plasencio and&nbsp;Xanvier Galloway

Nate Kelley,&nbsp;Jhett Webb,&nbsp;Braxton Burford,&nbsp;Ryan  Hinman,&nbsp;Adain Haffner and&nbsp;Dez Smith

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Dawson Barrett,&nbsp;Lucas Lively,&nbsp;Emilio Cervantes and&nbsp;Sebastian Galindo

Landon Riddle,&nbsp;Keian Kaiser,&nbsp;Patrick McCartney,&nbsp;Alek Doty,&nbsp;Reid Fiscus and&nbsp;Owen Gillham

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Zech Roggasch,&nbsp;Anderson Smelley,&nbsp;Conner Hurt and&nbsp;Lance Holly

The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Football team. The Western Conference features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Chadron, Mitchell and Sidney. Here are the 2024 all conference 1st team and honorable mentions:AllianceTrini Trejo and&nbsp;Luke WeemsHonorable Mentions:&nbsp;Caysen Robertson and&nbsp;Jett HerianChadronQuinn Bailey,&nbsp;Caden Buskirk,&nbsp;Talon Jelinek,&nbsp;Bryson Bickel,&nbsp;Owen Wess and&nbsp;Braden WrightHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Bricen Wright,&nbsp;Layne Davidson,&nbsp;Zane Cullers and&nbsp;Tobin MeyerGeringBo Gable,&nbsp;Barren Williams,&nbsp;Rece Knight and&nbsp;Creighton BealsHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Bodie Kumm,&nbsp;Quinton Robbins,&nbsp;Tyler Cape and&nbsp;Lukas KadolphMitchellAdriane Garza,&nbsp;Landen Murphy,&nbsp;Jackson Jenkins and&nbsp;Wyatt SauerHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Uzziah Voss,&nbsp;Kaden Hessler,&nbsp;Michael Plasencio and&nbsp;Xanvier GallowayScottsbluffNate Kelley,&nbsp;Jhett Webb,&nbsp;Braxton Burford,&nbsp;Ryan Hinman,&nbsp;Adain Haffner and&nbsp;Dez SmithHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Dawson Barrett,&nbsp;Lucas Lively,&nbsp;Emilio Cervantes and&nbsp;Sebastian GalindoSidneyLandon Riddle,&nbsp;Keian Kaiser,&nbsp;Patrick McCartney,&nbsp;Alek Doty,&nbsp;Reid Fiscus and&nbsp;Owen GillhamHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Zech Roggasch,&nbsp;Anderson Smelley,&nbsp;Conner Hurt and&nbsp;Lance Holly

2024 Western Conference All Conference Football Team

The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Softball team. The Western Conference softball school's features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron. Here are the 2024 all conference 1st team and honorable mentions:

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Kaiya Hudson and&nbsp;Regan Cornish

Sarah LeBere,&nbsp;Averielle Sager and&nbsp;Addison Gruver

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Jodean Chesley and&nbsp;Jae Gooder

Gabby Moreno,&nbsp;Jacelyn Brown and&nbsp;Denae Savala

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Rylee Luce and&nbsp;Avvah Escamilla

Hannah Schneider,&nbsp;Hallie Schneider,&nbsp;Adryana Rodriquez and&nbsp;Michaela Henry

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Makayla Michaelson and&nbsp;Loural McCoy 

The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Softball team. The Western Conference softball school's features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering and Chadron. Here are the 2024 all conference 1st team and honorable mentions:AllianceDiane DuBray and&nbsp;Kyra JespersenHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Kaiya Hudson and&nbsp;Regan CornishChadronSarah LeBere,&nbsp;Averielle Sager and&nbsp;Addison GruverHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Jodean Chesley and&nbsp;Jae GooderGeringGabby Moreno,&nbsp;Jacelyn Brown and&nbsp;Denae SavalaHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Rylee Luce and&nbsp;Avvah EscamillaScottsbluffHannah Schneider,&nbsp;Hallie Schneider,&nbsp;Adryana Rodriquez and&nbsp;Michaela HenryHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Makayla Michaelson and&nbsp;Loural McCoy

2024 Western Conference All Conference Softball Team

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sport Information Director

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Led by first-team nods for two members of the Eagle defense, Chadron State football was well represented on the 2024 RMAC Football All-Conference Teams, announced Wednesday by the league office. 

Senior defensive end Hunter O'Connor and junior safety Dax Yeradi both earned spots on the first team, with O'Connor receiving a first-team selection for the third consecutive season while Yeradi earned first-team status for the first time in his career.

Chadron State had three second team picks in wide receiver Tommy Thomas, linebacker Xavier Harrell and punter Brodie Eisenbraun. 

The Eagles had eight players earn all-conference honorable mention – cornerback Omar Ali, offensive lineman Nicholas Gossage, tight end Peter Krohn, linebacker Logan O'Brien, safety Tucker Peterson, defensive tackle Tanner True, kicker Wilson Yee and Yeradi, who in addition to his first-team defensive selection picked up an honorable mention nod as a punt returner. 

The All-RMAC teams are voted on by the league's head coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players. Any student-athlete not named first or second team that receives at least one first team vote or two second team votes is considered honorable mention.

Hunter O'Connor, a senior from Broomfield, Colorado, put a cap on a decorated career with a third straight First Team All-RMAC selection. The 2022 All-American finished 2024 with 7.5 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and 49 total tackles while being the focus of every defensive gameplan. O'Connor had three games with multiple sacks, with two of them coming against nationally-ranked opponents in Colorado School of Mines and Western Colorado.

On November 9 against Western Colorado, O'Connor recorded two sacks to become Chadron State's all-time program leader with 35.5 career sacks. O'Connor already held the program sack records for a single season (16) and a single game (five), both set in 2022. 

Dax Yeradi had a breakout campaign in 2024, vaulting from an honorable mention selection in 2023 to the first team. The safety from Wright, Wyoming finished the season tied for the RMAC lead with four interceptions, including a 51-yard pick six against Fort Lewis. 

Yeradi also finished with 51 tackles, including 40 solo stops, and recorded four pass breakups. He earned the RMAC Defensive Player of the Week award on September 23 of this year. As a punt returner, he ranked second in the RMAC in 17th in Division II by averaging 11.5 yards per return, with a high of 103 return yards on six attempts against Adams State. 

Both O'Connor and Yeradi were defensive leaders for an Eagle team that finished second-best in the RMAC in most defensive categories, including total yards allowed, passing yards allowed and interceptions while ranking third in scoring defense.

Tommy Thomas followed up a First Team All-RMAC season in 2023 by still earning second team honors during an injury-shortened 2024. Despite missing three games, the junior hauled in 36 receptions with 419 yards and four touchdowns, all marks which led CSC for the season. Thomas starred during the rivalry game against Black Hills State, catching 11 passes for 146 yards. 

Xavier Harrell lands on the second team after captaining the linebacking corps for the Eagles defense. Harrell finished with 66 tackles and ranked eighth in the RMAC with 42 solo tackles. The senior added 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception and four pass breakups. Harrell earns a second team selection a year after being named honorable mention in 2023. 

Brodie Eisenbraun earns a second-team selection at punter for the second straight season, but after sharing second-team honors with two other punters due to a tie in voting a season ago, Eisenbraun has it all to himself this year. The junior averaged 43.26 yards on 53 punts, hitting 15 punts for 50 yards or more. Eisenbraun pinned 17 punts inside the 20-yard line against just three touchbacks. 

CSU Pueblo receiver Reggie Retzlaff took home Offensive Player of the Year honors, Western Colorado defensive end Ricky Freymond was the conference's Defensive Player of the Year while Colorado School of Mines punter Blake Doud was the Special Teams Player of the Year. Western Colorado's Jas Bains took home RMAC Coach of the Year. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sport Information DirectorCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Led by first-team nods for two members of the Eagle defense, Chadron State football was well represented on the 2024 RMAC Football All-Conference Teams, announced Wednesday by the league office. Senior defensive end Hunter O'Connor and junior safety Dax Yeradi both earned spots on the first team, with O'Connor receiving a first-team selection for the third consecutive season while Yeradi earned first-team status for the first time in his career.Chadron State had three second team picks in wide receiver Tommy Thomas, linebacker Xavier Harrell and punter Brodie Eisenbraun. The Eagles had eight players earn all-conference honorable mention – cornerback Omar Ali, offensive lineman Nicholas Gossage, tight end Peter Krohn, linebacker Logan O'Brien, safety Tucker Peterson, defensive tackle Tanner True, kicker Wilson Yee and Yeradi, who in addition to his first-team defensive selection picked up an honorable mention nod as a punt returner. The All-RMAC teams are voted on by the league's head coaches, who are not allowed to vote for their own players. Any student-athlete not named first or second team that receives at least one first team vote or two second team votes is considered honorable mention.Hunter O'Connor, a senior from Broomfield, Colorado, put a cap on a decorated career with a third straight First Team All-RMAC selection. The 2022 All-American finished 2024 with 7.5 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and 49 total tackles while being the focus of every defensive gameplan. O'Connor had three games with multiple sacks, with two of them coming against nationally-ranked opponents in Colorado School of Mines and Western Colorado.On November 9 against Western Colorado, O'Connor recorded two sacks to become Chadron State's all-time program leader with 35.5 career sacks. O'Connor already held the program sack records for a single season (16) and a single game (five), both set in 2022. Dax Yeradi had a breakout campaign in 2024, vaulting from an honorable mention selection in 2023 to the first team. The safety from Wright, Wyoming finished the season tied for the RMAC lead with four interceptions, including a 51-yard pick six against Fort Lewis. Yeradi also finished with 51 tackles, including 40 solo stops, and recorded four pass breakups. He earned the RMAC Defensive Player of the Week award on September 23 of this year. As a punt returner, he ranked second in the RMAC in 17th in Division II by averaging 11.5 yards per return, with a high of 103 return yards on six attempts against Adams State. Both O'Connor and Yeradi were defensive leaders for an Eagle team that finished second-best in the RMAC in most defensive categories, including total yards allowed, passing yards allowed and interceptions while ranking third in scoring defense.Tommy Thomas followed up a First Team All-RMAC season in 2023 by still earning second team honors during an injury-shortened 2024. Despite missing three games, the junior hauled in 36 receptions with 419 yards and four touchdowns, all marks which led CSC for the season. Thomas starred during the rivalry game against Black Hills State, catching 11 passes for 146 yards. Xavier Harrell lands on the second team after captaining the linebacking corps for the Eagles defense. Harrell finished with 66 tackles and ranked eighth in the RMAC with 42 solo tackles. The senior added 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, an interception and four pass breakups. Harrell earns a second team selection a year after being named honorable mention in 2023. Brodie Eisenbraun earns a second-team selection at punter for the second straight season, but after sharing second-team honors with two other punters due to a tie in voting a season ago, Eisenbraun has it all to himself this year. The junior averaged 43.26 yards on 53 punts, hitting 15 punts for 50 yards or more. Eisenbraun pinned 17 punts inside the 20-yard line against just three touchbacks. CSU Pueblo receiver Reggie Retzlaff took home Offensive Player of the Year honors, Western Colorado defensive end Ricky Freymond was the conference's Defensive Player of the Year while Colorado School of Mines punter Blake Doud was the Special Teams Player of the Year. Western Colorado's Jas Bains took home RMAC Coach of the Year.

Defensive dominators O'Connor & Yeradi lead CSC contingent on All-RMAC teams

The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Volleyball team. The Western Conference features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Chadron, Mitchell and Sidney. Here are the 2024 all conference and honorable mentions:

Honorable Mention: Josie Sanders and Taylee Thompson

Honorable Mention: Raylie Pourier and&nbsp;Paige Slingsby

Jacey Cochran,&nbsp;Jaxie John and&nbsp;Aubrey Anderson

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Madelyn Rico and&nbsp;Makenzie Todd

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Ashton Keener and&nbsp;Reese Sauer

Emma Hergenreder,&nbsp;Margo Bowles and&nbsp;Alainah Salas

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Ava Reed and&nbsp;Addison Bowlin

Honorable Mention:&nbsp;Deanna Horst and&nbsp;Reagan Nesbitt

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 </figure>The Western Conference has announced the 2024 Western Conference All Conference Volleyball team. The Western Conference features Alliance, Scottsbluff, Gering, Chadron, Mitchell and Sidney. Here are the 2024 all conference and honorable mentions:Alliance:Macy Seebohm and Addison WeberHonorable Mention: Josie Sanders and Taylee ThompsonChadron:Jenny PinntHonorable Mention: Raylie Pourier and&nbsp;Paige SlingsbyGering:Jacey Cochran,&nbsp;Jaxie John and&nbsp;Aubrey AndersonHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Madelyn Rico and&nbsp;Makenzie ToddMitchell:Kaitlyn Keener and&nbsp;Aimee MoralesHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Ashton Keener and&nbsp;Reese SauerScottsbluff:Emma Hergenreder,&nbsp;Margo Bowles and&nbsp;Alainah SalasHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Ava Reed and&nbsp;Addison BowlinSidney:Kierra SchraderHonorable Mention:&nbsp;Deanna Horst and&nbsp;Reagan Nesbitt

2024 Western Conference All Conference Volleyball Team

A breakdown of the CSU-Pueblo game and a deep-dive into what's ahead for CSC football in the short and longer-term future.  Coach Long addresses a myriad of topics heading into the off-season: fixing the offense, roster building, figuring out how to close games, how CSC football compares financially in the RMAC and what his expectation is for success.&nbsp; Show hosted by Dave Collins.

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 </figure>A breakdown of the CSU-Pueblo game and a deep-dive into what's ahead for CSC football in the short and longer-term future. Coach Long addresses a myriad of topics heading into the off-season: fixing the offense, roster building, figuring out how to close games, how CSC football compares financially in the RMAC and what his expectation is for success.&nbsp; Show hosted by Dave Collins.<div><iframe title="Jay Long Show - November 19, 2024" 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=pvy3t-1744d7d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=c73a3a" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🔊 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - November 19, 2024

Ogallala, Ne - The C1-7 All District Football teams were announced on Tuesday.

C1-7 District Football Player of The Year – Quinn Bailey-Sr
(Chadron)

C1-7 District Football Offensive Player of The Year – Landon
Riddel-Sr (Sidney)

C1-7 District Football Defensive Player of The Year – Keian Kaiser-Jr
(Sidney)

C1-7 District Football Newcomer of The Year – Caysen Robertson-Fr
(Alliance)

Ogallala – Sawyer Smith-Jr, Zach Plasch-Sr, Edan
Cain-Jr, Blake Robb-Jr (Honorable Mention – Kolby Nowak-So, Leon Sybrant-Jr,
Tai Le-So, Jacob Fanning-Jr)

Alliance – Trini Trejo-So, Luke Weems-Sr (Honorable
Mention - Caysen Robertson-Fr, Espen Lanik-Jr)

Chase County – Zach Tarin-Sr, Tristan Jablonski-Sr,
Tuck Hubbard-Sr (Honorable Mention – Luis Co-Sr, Tucker Mollendor-Jr, Carson
Terryberry-Sr)

Sidney – Landon Riddle-Sr, Keian Kaiser-Jr, Patrick
McCartney-Sr, Alek Doty-Jr, Reid Fiscus-Sr, Owen Gillham-Sr (Honorable
Mention – Shane Lilley-Sr, Austin Christensen-Sr, Ben Monheiser-Jr)

Chadron – Quinn Bailey-Sr, Caden Buskirk-Sr, Lanye
Davidson-Jr, Bryson Bickel-Sr, Bricen Wright-So (Honorable Mention – Braden
Wright-So, Owen Wess-Sr, Talon Jelinik-Sr)

Ogallala, Ne - The C1-7 All District Football teams were announced on Tuesday.C1-7 District Football Player of The Year – Quinn Bailey-Sr
(Chadron)C1-7 District Football Offensive Player of The Year – Landon
Riddel-Sr (Sidney)C1-7 District Football Defensive Player of The Year – Keian Kaiser-Jr
(Sidney)C1-7 District Football Newcomer of The Year – Caysen Robertson-Fr
(Alliance)Ogallala – Sawyer Smith-Jr, Zach Plasch-Sr, Edan
Cain-Jr, Blake Robb-Jr (Honorable Mention – Kolby Nowak-So, Leon Sybrant-Jr,
Tai Le-So, Jacob Fanning-Jr)Alliance – Trini Trejo-So, Luke Weems-Sr (Honorable
Mention - Caysen Robertson-Fr, Espen Lanik-Jr)Chase County – Zach Tarin-Sr, Tristan Jablonski-Sr,
Tuck Hubbard-Sr (Honorable Mention – Luis Co-Sr, Tucker Mollendor-Jr, Carson
Terryberry-Sr)Sidney – Landon Riddle-Sr, Keian Kaiser-Jr, Patrick
McCartney-Sr, Alek Doty-Jr, Reid Fiscus-Sr, Owen Gillham-Sr (Honorable
Mention – Shane Lilley-Sr, Austin Christensen-Sr, Ben Monheiser-Jr)Chadron – Quinn Bailey-Sr, Caden Buskirk-Sr, Lanye
Davidson-Jr, Bryson Bickel-Sr, Bricen Wright-So (Honorable Mention – Braden
Wright-So, Owen Wess-Sr, Talon Jelinik-Sr)

C1-7 All District Football Teams Announced (2024)

BILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State Billings used a 22-6 margin at the free throw line as the springboard to a 77-60 win over Chadron State in a nonconference women's basketball game played in Billings on Friday night. 

Chadron State senior forward Ashayla Powers led all scorers with 24 points. She made all nine of her field goal shots in the first half, finished 11-of-17 from the field for the game and sank both of her free throws.  She also was the Eagles' top rebounder with six. 

Montana State Billings led by just two points, 32-30, at halftime but outscored the Eagles 45-30 in the second half. Kylie Krise added nine points and Camren Morris and McKenzie Petersen six apiece for the Eagles, now 0-2 for the young season. The Yellowjackets, ranked No. 6 nationally in the WBCA Coaches Poll, improved their record to 5-1.

Powers got off to a great start early for the Eagles, scoring 10 points in the opening quarter on 5-for-5 shooting then adding eight points in the second quarter to have 18 at the break. In the first half, Powers was 9-for-9 from the field while the rest of the Eagles were a combined 5-for-14.

A senior named All-RMAC First Team in 2022-23 and Second Team in 2023-24, Powers has now gone over 20 points for the first time this season after doing so twice last year and nine times two years ago. The 11 field goals made in a single game are tied for the second most in Powers' career.

Montana State was 6-of-12 and the Eagles 1-of-3 at the line in the first half. The hosts were 16-of-22 and Chadron State 5-of-5 at the charity stripe in the second half to account for much of the difference on the scoreboard. Each team finished with 25 field goals, with the hosts making five 3-pointers, one more than the Eagles.

Aspen Giese, a 5-8 senior, led Montana State with 19 points, followed by Dyauni Boyce and Kaitlin Grossman with 13 apiece.  Kortney Nelson was 7-of-9 at the free throw line, finishing with nine points and a game-high eight rebounds. The Yellowjackets out-rebounded Chadron State 36-24 and had 14 turnovers, compared to CSC's 22.

The Eagles will play Simon Fraser of Canada in Billings, starting at noon Saturday. They'll be home at 6 p.m. Wednesday night to play Southwest Minnesota State in the Chicoine Center. 

Chadron State—Ashayla Powers 24, Kylie Krise 9, Camren Morris 6, McKenzi Petersen 6, Bati Assefa 5, Tyra Eriksson 3, Kadyn Comer 3, Megan Counts 2, Olivia Waufle 2. Totals: 27-47 FG, 4-13 3PT, 6-8 FT. 60 points, 23 rebounds, 18 assists, 22 turnovers. 

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationBILLINGS, Mont. – Montana State Billings used a 22-6 margin at the free throw line as the springboard to a 77-60 win over Chadron State in a nonconference women's basketball game played in Billings on Friday night. Chadron State senior forward Ashayla Powers led all scorers with 24 points. She made all nine of her field goal shots in the first half, finished 11-of-17 from the field for the game and sank both of her free throws. She also was the Eagles' top rebounder with six. Montana State Billings led by just two points, 32-30, at halftime but outscored the Eagles 45-30 in the second half. Kylie Krise added nine points and Camren Morris and McKenzie Petersen six apiece for the Eagles, now 0-2 for the young season. The Yellowjackets, ranked No. 6 nationally in the WBCA Coaches Poll, improved their record to 5-1.Powers got off to a great start early for the Eagles, scoring 10 points in the opening quarter on 5-for-5 shooting then adding eight points in the second quarter to have 18 at the break. In the first half, Powers was 9-for-9 from the field while the rest of the Eagles were a combined 5-for-14.A senior named All-RMAC First Team in 2022-23 and Second Team in 2023-24, Powers has now gone over 20 points for the first time this season after doing so twice last year and nine times two years ago. The 11 field goals made in a single game are tied for the second most in Powers' career.Montana State was 6-of-12 and the Eagles 1-of-3 at the line in the first half. The hosts were 16-of-22 and Chadron State 5-of-5 at the charity stripe in the second half to account for much of the difference on the scoreboard. Each team finished with 25 field goals, with the hosts making five 3-pointers, one more than the Eagles.Aspen Giese, a 5-8 senior, led Montana State with 19 points, followed by Dyauni Boyce and Kaitlin Grossman with 13 apiece. Kortney Nelson was 7-of-9 at the free throw line, finishing with nine points and a game-high eight rebounds. The Yellowjackets out-rebounded Chadron State 36-24 and had 14 turnovers, compared to CSC's 22.The Eagles will play Simon Fraser of Canada in Billings, starting at noon Saturday. They'll be home at 6 p.m. Wednesday night to play Southwest Minnesota State in the Chicoine Center. Chadron State—Ashayla Powers 24, Kylie Krise 9, Camren Morris 6, McKenzi Petersen 6, Bati Assefa 5, Tyra Eriksson 3, Kadyn Comer 3, Megan Counts 2, Olivia Waufle 2. Totals: 27-47 FG, 4-13 3PT, 6-8 FT. 60 points, 23 rebounds, 18 assists, 22 turnovers.

🏀WBB: #6 MSU-Billings too much for CSC despite Powers' huge night

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

KANSAS CITY – Darrius Miles and Dalton Peterson both scored 18 points, with Peterson hitting six threes, as Chadron State men's basketball defeated Ottawa University 83-67 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. 

The win brings Chris Francis's group back to a .500 winning percentage at 2-2 overall with a second consecutive 1-1 weekend. The Eagles will have their home opener this upcoming Friday, November 22, against Sioux Falls. 

In Friday's win, Chadron State shot 49 percent from the field, 34 percent from three and 78 percent from the line. Peterson led the effort from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 10 three-point attempts to score a season-high and finish two points off his career-high.

Miles, a 6-foot-11 UT Arlington transfer, went to work inside, finishing 8 of 12 from the field, recording five rebounds and a block, and personally scoring the first nine points of the game.  

Julio Phipps recorded 10 points while shooting 80 percent from the floor to finish in double figures for the second straight game. Jalen Thomas finished with nine points and six rebounds. Point guard Zach Smith had eight points and seven assists, the most assists in a single game by a CSC player this season so far. 

Defensively, CSC totaled up eight steals (including two apiece from Peterson, Phipps and John Jenkins) and three blocks. Ottawa finished with 10 assists and 11 turnovers.

On offense, the Eagles finished with a season-high 18 assists and a season-low 14 turnovers. Their .492 field goal percentage was CSC's best mark of the season, beating out the .455 percentage from their earlier win over Texas A&amp;M-International. All that helped offset Chadron State losing the rebounding battle for the first time all season, as the Eagles finished with 36 boards while their opponents had 45. 

Chadron State asserted its will early, taking a 9-0 lead courtesy of Darrius Miles, who scored on back-to-back dunks before hitting a three-pointer and jumper to stake Chadron to a lead right off the bat. 

With Chadron State up 13-4, the Eagles caught fire from three-point range as Peterson hit three three-pointers and Trey Harris hit another to put CSC up 25-7 after nine minutes of game time. Although Ottawa closed the deficit to 10 points at 41-31 for halftime, Chadron State led by double digits for the final 14:17 of the first half. 

Ottawa trimmed the lead to just five by scoring the first four points of the second half to make it 41-36, but Peterson answered again, hitting a three, getting a steal at the other end and dishing a pass to Zach Smith for an and-one fastbreak layup. Smith made the free throw to put CSC up 11.

With CSC up eight, 60-52, with just over 10 minutes to go, Zach Smith kickstarted a scoring run with a four-point play after he was fouled on a made three-point basket. That was the first four points of a 12-0 scoring run for CSC, as Miles made two baskets while Treyson Neff and John Jenkins each made one to give the Eagles their largest lead of the night at 72-52. The Eagles led by double digits the rest of the way. 

Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Dalton Peterson 18, Julio Phipps 10, Jalen Thomas 9, Treyson Neff 8, Zach Smith 8, John Jenkins 4, Trey Ballard 3, Trey Harris 3, Zy Wright 2. Totals: 29-59 FG, 11-32 3PT, 14-18 FT. 83 points, 37 rebounds, 18 assists, 14 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorKANSAS CITY – Darrius Miles and Dalton Peterson both scored 18 points, with Peterson hitting six threes, as Chadron State men's basketball defeated Ottawa University 83-67 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. The win brings Chris Francis's group back to a .500 winning percentage at 2-2 overall with a second consecutive 1-1 weekend. The Eagles will have their home opener this upcoming Friday, November 22, against Sioux Falls. In Friday's win, Chadron State shot 49 percent from the field, 34 percent from three and 78 percent from the line. Peterson led the effort from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 10 three-point attempts to score a season-high and finish two points off his career-high.Miles, a 6-foot-11 UT Arlington transfer, went to work inside, finishing 8 of 12 from the field, recording five rebounds and a block, and personally scoring the first nine points of the game. Julio Phipps recorded 10 points while shooting 80 percent from the floor to finish in double figures for the second straight game. Jalen Thomas finished with nine points and six rebounds. Point guard Zach Smith had eight points and seven assists, the most assists in a single game by a CSC player this season so far. Defensively, CSC totaled up eight steals (including two apiece from Peterson, Phipps and John Jenkins) and three blocks. Ottawa finished with 10 assists and 11 turnovers.On offense, the Eagles finished with a season-high 18 assists and a season-low 14 turnovers. Their .492 field goal percentage was CSC's best mark of the season, beating out the .455 percentage from their earlier win over Texas A&amp;M-International. All that helped offset Chadron State losing the rebounding battle for the first time all season, as the Eagles finished with 36 boards while their opponents had 45. Chadron State asserted its will early, taking a 9-0 lead courtesy of Darrius Miles, who scored on back-to-back dunks before hitting a three-pointer and jumper to stake Chadron to a lead right off the bat. With Chadron State up 13-4, the Eagles caught fire from three-point range as Peterson hit three three-pointers and Trey Harris hit another to put CSC up 25-7 after nine minutes of game time. Although Ottawa closed the deficit to 10 points at 41-31 for halftime, Chadron State led by double digits for the final 14:17 of the first half. Ottawa trimmed the lead to just five by scoring the first four points of the second half to make it 41-36, but Peterson answered again, hitting a three, getting a steal at the other end and dishing a pass to Zach Smith for an and-one fastbreak layup. Smith made the free throw to put CSC up 11.With CSC up eight, 60-52, with just over 10 minutes to go, Zach Smith kickstarted a scoring run with a four-point play after he was fouled on a made three-point basket. That was the first four points of a 12-0 scoring run for CSC, as Miles made two baskets while Treyson Neff and John Jenkins each made one to give the Eagles their largest lead of the night at 72-52. The Eagles led by double digits the rest of the way. Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Dalton Peterson 18, Julio Phipps 10, Jalen Thomas 9, Treyson Neff 8, Zach Smith 8, John Jenkins 4, Trey Ballard 3, Trey Harris 3, Zy Wright 2. Totals: 29-59 FG, 11-32 3PT, 14-18 FT. 83 points, 37 rebounds, 18 assists, 14 turnovers.

🏀MBB: Peterson paces CSC win from downtown in Kansas City Friday

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State will wrap up the 2024 season against an opponent looking to clinch the conference title this Saturday, which will also be Senior Day at Elliott Field.

The Eagles (3-7, 2-6 RMAC) will clash against No. 7 CSU Pueblo (9-1, 8-0 RMAC) in Chadron, with the visiting ThunderWolves hoping to clinch an outright RMAC title with a win. 

Kickoff is scheduled for noon, with Senior Day ceremonies starting approximately 25 minutes before kick. A total of 21 players are due to be recognized pregame.

The game can be streamed live on the RMAC Network. Fans can also listen live on Double Q Country 97.5 and 105.9 or doubleqcountry.com, with Dave Collins and Sam Parker on the call, or follow along via live stats. 

Chadron State faced a nationally ranked opponent in No. 11 Western Colorado and took them down to the wire before losing 21-17.

The Eagles scored on a 45-yard pick-six by cornerback Jadon Bowen and a 47-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Thomas from Preston Pearson. Western also scored on a pick-six, meaning Chadron State's defense held the Mountaineers offense to just 14 points, well under WCU's season average of 36 points per game.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State will wrap up the 2024 season against an opponent looking to clinch the conference title this Saturday, which will also be Senior Day at Elliott Field.The Eagles (3-7, 2-6 RMAC) will clash against No. 7 CSU Pueblo (9-1, 8-0 RMAC) in Chadron, with the visiting ThunderWolves hoping to clinch an outright RMAC title with a win. Kickoff is scheduled for noon, with Senior Day ceremonies starting approximately 25 minutes before kick. A total of 21 players are due to be recognized pregame.The game can be streamed live on the RMAC Network. Fans can also listen live on Double Q Country 97.5 and 105.9 or doubleqcountry.com, with Dave Collins and Sam Parker on the call, or follow along via live stats. Looking BackChadron State faced a nationally ranked opponent in No. 11 Western Colorado and took them down to the wire before losing 21-17.RECAP: Western ColoradoThe Eagles scored on a 45-yard pick-six by cornerback Jadon Bowen and a 47-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Thomas from Preston Pearson. Western also scored on a pick-six, meaning Chadron State's defense held the Mountaineers offense to just 14 points, well under WCU's season average of 36 points per game.Senior DaySaturday's game will be Senior Day for the Chadron State program, with 21 players taking part in a pregame ceremony to commemorate their final games with the program. The players due to be honored Saturday are, in numerical order – Simeon Marton, Kyle McIntosh, Brodie Roden, Grant Swenson, Deonte Jackson, Xavier Harrell, Rylan Aguallo, Adam Lynch, Hunter O'Connor, Tyler Smith, Jacob Nasalroad, Brayton Branic, Kwame Frimpong, Vincent Mosley, Tyler Carpenter, Morgan Roper, D'Anthony Smith, Nicholas Gossage, Isaac Abramson, Jamahd Monroe and Peter Krohn. The list includes six offensive starters – four on the offensive line (D. Smith, Nasalroad, T. Smith and Gossage) a wide receiver (Swenson) and a tight end (Krohn), although D'Anthony Smith and Nicholas Gossage are unlikely to play due to injury. The group also includes two defensive starters – the team's second-leading tackler in Harrell and O'Connor, who has re-written the program's pass-rushing record books while earning two First-Team All-RMAC honors and a 2022 All-American nod – and a special teams starter in long snapper Adam Lynch. Close CallsChadron State's 3-7 record, and particularly its 2-6 RMAC record, is a little deceiving as five of CSC's six losses in conference play have come by one score, including three by a field goal or less.The Eagles have dropped one-possession games to nationally ranked Colorado School of Mines (13-12) and Western Colorado (21-17) and have also dropped narrow games to New Mexico Highlands (33-30), Black Hills State (21-18) and South Dakota Mines (24-17). In the Highlands and Black Hills State games, Chadron State missed a field goal as time expired that would have sent the game to overtime. Despite the losing record, the Eagles have scored a total of 227 points this season and allowed just 174, adding up to a +53 point differential. That scoring differential is the fifth highest in the RMAC, and the Eagles are one of six RMAC teams with a positive differential. The standings, however, show the Eagles in a three-way tie for seventh. D-FenseThe main reason for Chadron State's positive point differential and gravitation towards close games has been the lockdown play of the Eagles defense. Chadron State's defense ranks second in the RMAC in both scoring defense (allowing 17.4 points per game) and total defense (allowing 278.0 yards per game). Nationally, the Eagles rank 30th in scoring defense and 23rd in total defense.So far this season, Chadron State has allowed over 20 points in just four of their 10 games and over 25 points in just one (the 33-30 decision against New Mexico Highlands).Individually, safety Dax Yeradi has four interceptions, placing him in a three-way tie for the RMAC lead with Colorado Mesa's Jason Thome and Black Hills State's Nicc Quinones.Linebackers Reed Henkel and Xavier Harrell rank sixth and seventh in the conference with 41 and 39 solo tackles, respectively. Hunter O'Connor is fifth in the RMAC with 6.5 sacks this season.Making Their Own PointsChadron State has five defensive touchdowns this season, which puts the Eagles in a three-way tie for second in Division II, trailing only Emory &amp; Henry, which has seven.The Eagles added to their total last week with a 45-yard pick-six from Jadon Bowen, who made his first career start during the game. CSC now has four interception return touchdowns, including two pick-sixes in the same game from Dax Yeradi and Tucker Peterson against Fort Lewis. Logan O'Brien also had a pick-six against Adams State. Through a statistical quirk, the defense also gets credit for a play in the Jamestown game back in week one, when a bad punt snap landed in the end zone and defensive back Rylan Wehr fell on it for a score. Although the Jimmies were lined up in punt formation, the bad snap meant no punt was attempted and by rule, the play is classified as a rushing attempt and a fourth-down stop for the defense, similarly to if Jamestown had run an unsuccessful fake punt.O'Connor TrackerDefensive lineman Hunter O'Connor tallied another sack against Western Colorado, his third straight game with another sack. A pending possible stat change from the WCU game may lead to O'Connor being awarded with a second sack. The senior has either 34.5 or 35.5 sacks for his career and will enter Saturday, his final collegiate game, with an opportunity to pass Eagle alum Casey Beran (1996-1999) for Chadron State's all-time career sack record. The Broomfield, Colorado native already owns CSC's single-season (16) and single-game (five) sack records, all of which happened in 2022 while O'Connor garnered All-American honors.O'Connor made an appearance on D2Football.com's annual Elite 100 list for the second straight season, ranking 100 players to watch from across the country in Division II. The full list can be viewed at this link.There are seven other RMAC players on the list – receiver Max McLeod, punter Blake Doud, offensive lineman Nic Van de Graaf and defensive back Jackson Zimmerman from Colorado School of Mines, defensive back Daniel Bone III and wide receiver Reggie Retzlaff from CSU Pueblo and linebacker Kendall Lightfoot from Western Colorado.Block PartyChadron State's special teams have also made their presence felt throughout the season. The Eagles have blocked three punts, tied for the fourth-most in Division II. Chadron State has blocked six total kicks, ranking 10th in the nation in that category.Senior Morgan Roper has blocked three extra-point kicks on his own, which is tied for fourth in Division II individually. Two of Roper's blocks came on extra points during the Colorado Mesa game. Who's Under Center?Chadron State has already seen five different quarterbacks take a snap and three different quarterbacks make a start so far in 2024, and they are nearly certain to have a fourth different starter on Saturday.Transfer QB DJ Ralph has impressed when healthy. In six games, Ralph has completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,085 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions, but a shoulder injury has caused him to miss four total games and all but one series of a fifth.Junior Miguel Larios (six games played, three starts) and true freshman Wyatt Sprague (three games played, one start) have also taken snaps, but according to CSC's depth chart, neither are expected to be available. On Saturday, it will likely be Preston Pearson, who played the majority of last week at quarterback, finishing 8-23 for 129 yards passing and 63 yards rushing on 21 carries. Before last week, Pearson had not attempted a pass since the season-opening game against Nebraska-Kearney on August 29. Pearson appeared in seven games at quarterback last season, but has not started a game so far in 2024 while also taking snaps at wide receiver, tight end, kick returns and other special teams duties in between his quarterback stints. Freshman Kasey Jones, a redshirt freshman from Alamosa, could potentially see action. Jones made his collegiate debut in mop-up duty against Adams State earlier this season, taking snaps at quarterback but not attempting a pass. Future Is NowAn injury-necessitated youth movement could also play out in the backfield for Chadron State in Saturday's game. Workhorse running back Jake Marschall, whose 154 carries led the RMAC entering last week's action, exited in the first quarter with an injury during the loss to Western Colorado, and primary backup Rylan Aguallo is already out for the year.That opens the door for true freshman Isaac Jean-Pierre of Mesa, Arizona to potentially make his first collegiate start. In 2024, Jean-Pierre has 23 carries for 69 yards, with a long run of 20 last week against Western Colorado. Pearson could factor into the ground game at quarterback, while redshirt freshman Chase Nelson (24 carries, 12 receptions) is an all-purpose threat. Also looming is another true freshman running back – Sargent, Nebraska's Quincey Ryker, who only has two career carries but took one 72 yards to the house on his first collegiate snap against Adams State. Receiving CorpsFirst Team All-RMAC receiver Tommy Thomas missed three games due to injury earlier this season but is back to mostly looking like his old self. Thomas leads CSC receivers with 34 catches, 396 receiving yards and four touchdowns despite the three games on the shelf. Thomas has found the end zone in four of Chadron State's last five games. A quartet of Eagle receivers have two receiving touchdowns apiece – Jamahd Monroe (23 catches, 386 yards), Grant Swenson (25 catches, 300 yards), Rollin George III (18 catches, 198 yards) and Peter Krohn (18 catches, 189 yards). In single-game performances, Swenson recorded a 100-yard game against Adams State while Monroe has two games with over 85 receiving yards. RMAC UpdateThe road to the RMAC title goes through Chadron, since CSU Pueblo will be trying to win it outright by winning Saturday at Elliott Field.The ThunderWolves dispatched five-time defending RMAC champions Colorado School of Mines last week and won a top-10 clash with Western Colorado two weeks ago to move into pole position.RMAC StandingsTeam	RMAC Record	Overall Record#7/#6 CSU Pueblo	8-0	9-1#10/#11 Western Colorado	7-1	9-1Colorado Mesa	6-2	7-3#24/NR Colorado School of Mines	5-3	7-3Black Hills State	4-4	5-5South Dakota Mines	4-4	5-5Chadron State	2-6	3-7Fort Lewis	2-6	3-7New Mexico Highlands	2-6	2-8Adams State	0-8	0-10If Chadron State can defeat the ThunderWolves, Western Colorado has an opportunity to grab a share of the RMAC title, but the Mountaineers could have their hands full with Colorado Mesa this Saturday. Last week, Colorado Mesa and Colorado School of Mines suffered their third losses of the regular season, taking them out of the RMAC title hunt and creating an uphill climb to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. <h2>Opponent Preview</h2>by Con MarshallThanks to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference's schedule, the Chadron State football team has been saving the opponent that has proven to be the best for last. That is Colorado State University-Pueblo, which will meet the Eagles on Saturday at Elliott Field.It will be final game of the season for CSC, while Pueblo will be striving to solidify a playoff berth and clinch the outright RMAC title, which they will do with a win. An Eagles victory over the ThunderWolves would open the door for Western Colorado to earn a share of the title. Kickoff will be at noon after 21 Chadron State seniors are recognized for Senior Day.The ThunderWolves are 8-0 at the top of the RMAC standings. They're 9-1 overall, losing only to Grand Valley State, currently the No. 5 team in the country, on Sept. 14 by a 24-21 score. CSU Pueblo is ranked No. 7 in the latest National Football Coaches Association rankings.Pueblo has had just two RMAC contests within a 15-point margin —a 24-21 win over Black Hills State on Oct. 19 and a 44-34 verdict over then-No. 8 Western Colorado on Nov. 2.The Pack, as the Pueblo teams are often called, led 37-14 in the latter game before Western posted three of the final four touchdowns to close the gap. It is the only loss for the Mountaineers, who edged the Eagles 21-17 last Saturday in Gunnison.Also last Saturday, CSUP cleared another hurdle as it zeroes in on the RMAC title by beating five-time defending champion Colorado School of Mines 28-13 in Pueblo.The ThunderWolves lead the RMAC in both total offense at 480.3 yards a game and scoring at 42.1 points a game.They are averaging 318 yards passing, also tops in the conference, and have passed for twice as many touchdowns (34) as they have earned on the ground (17).Two seniors have shared the quarterback duties. Devin Larsen started the first seven games of the season for CSUP and has completed 134 of 218 passes for 1,705 yards, including a 508-yard game against South Dakota Mines in the season opener. Roman Fuller has started the Pack's last three games and played in eight overall, clicking on 93 of 132 passes for 1,324 yards. Both have thrown for 16 touchdowns. Larsen has been intercepted three times and Fuller only once.Pueblo's top receiver is senior Reggie Retzlaff, who has 59 receptions for 1,110 yards and 12 TDs. Five more ThunderWolves have caught at least 20 tosses.Even with their aerial prowess, the Pack also has the RMAC's leader in most of the rushing categories. Russell Howard, a 5-8, 200-pound senior, has carried 152 times for 1,115 yards, 70% of his team's total, for a 7.3-yard average, and 11 touchdowns. No one else on the team has run for more than 161 yards.In the latest NCAA Regional rankings, which determine qualification to the NCAA Tournament, the ThunderWolves were ranked #1 in Super Region Four, meaning Pueblo would have a first-round bye and a home playoff games if rankings hold.Coach's CornerChadron State head coach Jay Long is in his 13th season leading the Eagles in 2024. He is an alum of the university, earning two RMAC All-Conference selections at center during his playing career. Coach Long went 25-8 on the field across his first three seasons in charge of the CSC program from 2012-2014, although NCAA violations by the previous coaching staff and not connected to Long led to the first nine of those wins being vacated. During Long's coaching tenure the Chadron State program has seen 10 All-America selections, 11 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, numerous All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and All-Region awards, one Harlon Hill Trophy Finalist, and the first NFL draft pick that CSC has produced since 1989 when offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey was picked in the seventh round by the Cleveland Browns in 2013. Prior to coaching at Chadron, Long spent three seasons as the head coach at Black Hills State University while the Yellow Jackets were transitioning from NAIA to Division II. He was also an assistant coach at BHSU for six seasons, serving as the offensive coordinator, offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator over that time frame. Entering the 2024 season, Coach Long is 59-56 at Chadron State. He has a career record of 74-71 as a head coach between three seasons at Black Hills and 12 seasons at CSC.