By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting

🏈 8-Man Playoffs, Week 9 Kickoff Times &amp; Scoreboard

Thursday, October 24 - D1 &amp; D2 Playoffs

#5 North Platte St. Pat's 56,&nbsp;#12 Hemingford 28

#8 South Loup 22,&nbsp;#9 Perkins County 14

Friday, October 25 - Regular Season

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting🏈 8-Man Playoffs, Week 9 Kickoff Times &amp; ScoreboardThursday, October 24 - D1 &amp; D2 Playoffs#5 North Platte St. Pat's 56,&nbsp;#12 Hemingford 28#8 South Loup 22,&nbsp;#9 Perkins County 14#7 Bridgeport 34,&nbsp;#10 Ravenna 30#4 Overton 61,&nbsp;#13 Hyannis 14#10 Axtell 44, #7 Mullen 20Regular Season Cody-Kilgore 92, Minatare 12Friday, October 25 - Regular SeasonOgallala 36, Alliance 0Sidney 14, Chadron 0Gordon-Rushville 21, Amherst 13Hastings 41,&nbsp;Gering 14Scottsbluff 35, York 0Mitchell 38, Hershey 14Crawford 60,&nbsp;Sioux County 35Potter-Dix 42, South Platte 18Garden County 62,&nbsp;Creek Valley 0 Hay Springs 60,&nbsp;Arthur County 14Leyton 1, Banner County 0 (BC Forfeit)

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&nbsp;The biggest 6-man football game of the season in the Panhandle will be played at Hay Springs at 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 25) when the Arthur County Wolves visit for both teams’ final regular-season game.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur is ranked second and Hay Springs fifth by the Lincoln Journal Star this week.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both are 7-0 and have overwhelmed most of their opponents.&nbsp; Arthur’s closest game was on Sept 13 when the Wolves defeated the Southwest Roughriders, located at Bartley, 40-28. All of the other wins were by at least 34 points, the margin which the Wolves downed Sioux County.

Hay Springs’ closest game was the 28-14 win over Paxton in the season-opener on Aug. 30. The Hawks bested Potter-Dix by 35 points (88-53) in their second game and topped Cody-Kilgore by 33 (52-19) on Oct. 11.

All the other wins for both teams have been by at least 50 points.&nbsp; They’ve had four common opponents—Cody-Kilgore, Crawford, Minatare and Sioux County.&nbsp; Hay Springs downed them by a 266-49-point margin and Arthur won the four tilts by a 249-37 difference.

Hay Springs and Arthur met twice last year.&nbsp; The Wolves won the regular-season contest on Sept. 15 by an 80-7 score, but the Hawks won the Nov. 3 quarterfinals playoff game 58-47. Much of the difference was because Hay Springs standout Gage Mintken and a few of his teammates were injured and did not play in the first game.&nbsp; But they were going full-blast during the playoffs and Mintken was named Nebraska’s 6-Man Offensive Player of the Year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;After stopping Arthur, the Hawks also won their semifinals game over Parkview Christian of Lincoln 65-41, before being edged 21-20 in the 6-Man championship game versus Sumner-Eddyville-Miller when their extra point attempt was blocked.

Mintken is now on the Chadron State College football team and another all-stater, Jordyn Anderson, also graduated.&nbsp; The same is true of Arthur’s top guns from a year ago, Dane Pilakowski and Justin Wenzel.&nbsp; But both teams still have plenty of firepower or they wouldn’t have been so successful this fall.

The Hawks are averaging 314.6 yards a game rushing.&nbsp; The leading ball carrier is senior Dylan Raymer, who has rushed 59 times for 691 yards for an 11.7-yard average and has scored 13 touchdowns.&nbsp; Sophomore Tripp Buettner is next on the rushing list with 22 carries for 408 yards for an amazing 18.5-yard average and seven TDs.

The Hawks don’t pass a whole lot, but senior quarterback Dylan Young has completed 19 of 38 tosses for 473 yards and 11 TDs.&nbsp; He’s been intercepted once.&nbsp; His favorite receivers have been seniors Hunter McDonald, who has caught six passes for 180 yards, and Talan Smith, who has grabbed seven for 157 yards.&nbsp; Both have four TD receptions.

Arthur’s rushing leader is Grady Gorwell, who has carried 72 times for 653 yards (9.1 average) and 11 TDs. The Wolves also have a big back.&nbsp; Kegan Allen is 6-1, 225 pounds. He has run for 214 yards and is said to also be an outstanding kicker.&nbsp;

Arthur passes more than most 6-man teams. Senior quarterback Talar Storer has completed 54 of 89 passes for 916 yards and 16 scores. He has thrown just two picks.&nbsp; He’s also rushed for 224 yards and four TDs.&nbsp; The team’s leading receiver is Tucker Rut, who has caught 20 passes for 326 yards and seven TDs.

There’s a third undefeated 6-man team in the Panhandle.&nbsp; That’s the Garden County Eagles at Oshkosh.&nbsp; They’ve also blasted all of their opponents, including Potter-Dix 78-12 and Leyton 83-49 their last two games. Strangely, neither Hay Springs nor Arthur, which is located only 60 miles via paved highways, from Oshkosh, was on the Garden County schedule this fall.&nbsp;

The Eagles are seventh in the Lincoln newspaper’s top 10.

By: Con Marshall&nbsp;The biggest 6-man football game of the season in the Panhandle will be played at Hay Springs at 7 p.m. Friday (Oct. 25) when the Arthur County Wolves visit for both teams’ final regular-season game.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arthur is ranked second and Hay Springs fifth by the Lincoln Journal Star this week.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both are 7-0 and have overwhelmed most of their opponents.&nbsp; Arthur’s closest game was on Sept 13 when the Wolves defeated the Southwest Roughriders, located at Bartley, 40-28. All of the other wins were by at least 34 points, the margin which the Wolves downed Sioux County.Hay Springs’ closest game was the 28-14 win over Paxton in the season-opener on Aug. 30. The Hawks bested Potter-Dix by 35 points (88-53) in their second game and topped Cody-Kilgore by 33 (52-19) on Oct. 11.All the other wins for both teams have been by at least 50 points.&nbsp; They’ve had four common opponents—Cody-Kilgore, Crawford, Minatare and Sioux County.&nbsp; Hay Springs downed them by a 266-49-point margin and Arthur won the four tilts by a 249-37 difference.Hay Springs and Arthur met twice last year.&nbsp; The Wolves won the regular-season contest on Sept. 15 by an 80-7 score, but the Hawks won the Nov. 3 quarterfinals playoff game 58-47. Much of the difference was because Hay Springs standout Gage Mintken and a few of his teammates were injured and did not play in the first game.&nbsp; But they were going full-blast during the playoffs and Mintken was named Nebraska’s 6-Man Offensive Player of the Year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After stopping Arthur, the Hawks also won their semifinals game over Parkview Christian of Lincoln 65-41, before being edged 21-20 in the 6-Man championship game versus Sumner-Eddyville-Miller when their extra point attempt was blocked.Mintken is now on the Chadron State College football team and another all-stater, Jordyn Anderson, also graduated.&nbsp; The same is true of Arthur’s top guns from a year ago, Dane Pilakowski and Justin Wenzel.&nbsp; But both teams still have plenty of firepower or they wouldn’t have been so successful this fall.The Hawks are averaging 314.6 yards a game rushing.&nbsp; The leading ball carrier is senior Dylan Raymer, who has rushed 59 times for 691 yards for an 11.7-yard average and has scored 13 touchdowns.&nbsp; Sophomore Tripp Buettner is next on the rushing list with 22 carries for 408 yards for an amazing 18.5-yard average and seven TDs.The Hawks don’t pass a whole lot, but senior quarterback Dylan Young has completed 19 of 38 tosses for 473 yards and 11 TDs.&nbsp; He’s been intercepted once.&nbsp; His favorite receivers have been seniors Hunter McDonald, who has caught six passes for 180 yards, and Talan Smith, who has grabbed seven for 157 yards.&nbsp; Both have four TD receptions.Arthur’s rushing leader is Grady Gorwell, who has carried 72 times for 653 yards (9.1 average) and 11 TDs. The Wolves also have a big back.&nbsp; Kegan Allen is 6-1, 225 pounds. He has run for 214 yards and is said to also be an outstanding kicker.&nbsp;Arthur passes more than most 6-man teams. Senior quarterback Talar Storer has completed 54 of 89 passes for 916 yards and 16 scores. He has thrown just two picks.&nbsp; He’s also rushed for 224 yards and four TDs.&nbsp; The team’s leading receiver is Tucker Rut, who has caught 20 passes for 326 yards and seven TDs.There’s a third undefeated 6-man team in the Panhandle.&nbsp; That’s the Garden County Eagles at Oshkosh.&nbsp; They’ve also blasted all of their opponents, including Potter-Dix 78-12 and Leyton 83-49 their last two games. Strangely, neither Hay Springs nor Arthur, which is located only 60 miles via paved highways, from Oshkosh, was on the Garden County schedule this fall.&nbsp;The Eagles are seventh in the Lincoln newspaper’s top 10.

Hay Springs looks to finish regular season undefeated tonight

It won’t be a battle of unbeaten teams, but the Chadron-Sidney football game to be played Friday night at Cardinal Field will still be among the most important Class C-1 matchups in the state as the regular season ends. Kickoff will be at 7 o’clock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After being nipped by Gering 23-20, the Cardinals are 7-1. They dropped just one place to fifth in the Lincoln Journal Star’s rankings, while Sidney remains third with its 8-0 mark.&nbsp; Any time two top five teams meet, it’s a significant contest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The significance includes power points, playoff seedings and home field advantages. The Cardinals are “on the bubble” after its setback, but because Gering is a Class B team with a winning record, all will not be down the drain even if Sidney continues its winning ways.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be sure, the Red Raiders are an outstanding team. Coached by Ryan Smith, once a Chadron State College defensive back, the Raiders’ closest game was the 22-13 win over Cozad in the season-opener.&nbsp; They also topped Minden 20-6 the next week, before blanking both Holdrege and Mitchell 42-0.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next up, Sidney defeated Gothenburg 21-10, followed by a 46-0 shutout of Ogallala, and victories over Chase County and Alliance 35-12 and 48-14 the past two weeks.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cardinals have disposed of each of the common rivals by similar margins.&nbsp; The Red Birds had defeated all of their opponents by at least 16 points (22-6 vs. Gothenburg) through the first seven games.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cards’ coach Michael Sandstrom has great respect for Sidney’s team.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “They are an excellent and well-coached team,” he said. “I am most impressed with their overall team speed at every level. They are good both against the run and the pass. Therefore, we have been challenged to come up with some schemes to be successful.”

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Raiders’ quarterback is junior Alek Doty, brother of last year’s Class C-1 all-state quarterback Isak Doty. Alek has completed 90 of 137 passes (65.7%) for 1,683 yards and 22 touchdowns.&nbsp; He’s been picked off just three times, and also has carried the ball 105 times for 635 yards and 10 TDs to lead the team in rushing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aside from Doty, the leading rusher is senior Owen Gillham with 103 totes for 578 yards and two TDs. Last fall, he was the team’s leading tackler with 90 after the Raiders ended the season with a 10-2 record following a 20-0 loss to Wahoo in the C-1 semifinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another all-star is senior Landon Riddle, who has caught 37 passes for 823 yards and eight touchdowns this season. A year ago, he finished with 37 receptions, but with 150 fewer yards than his current total. One of his catches in 2023 was a 59-yarder for a TD against the Cardinals during the Raiders’ 40-21 victory.&nbsp; Riddle also led the Panhandle’s 11-man teams with six interceptions last fall.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entering Friday night’s game, Sidney has picked off 11 passes this fall.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Among the linemen, fans will undoubtedly notice is Austin Christensen, who is 6-4, 320 pounds, and is “difficult to move,” according to Sidney Sun-Telegraph sports editor Mike Motz.&nbsp; Imagine that!

By: Con MarshallIt won’t be a battle of unbeaten teams, but the Chadron-Sidney football game to be played Friday night at Cardinal Field will still be among the most important Class C-1 matchups in the state as the regular season ends. Kickoff will be at 7 o’clock.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After being nipped by Gering 23-20, the Cardinals are 7-1. They dropped just one place to fifth in the Lincoln Journal Star’s rankings, while Sidney remains third with its 8-0 mark.&nbsp; Any time two top five teams meet, it’s a significant contest.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The significance includes power points, playoff seedings and home field advantages. The Cardinals are “on the bubble” after its setback, but because Gering is a Class B team with a winning record, all will not be down the drain even if Sidney continues its winning ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be sure, the Red Raiders are an outstanding team. Coached by Ryan Smith, once a Chadron State College defensive back, the Raiders’ closest game was the 22-13 win over Cozad in the season-opener.&nbsp; They also topped Minden 20-6 the next week, before blanking both Holdrege and Mitchell 42-0.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next up, Sidney defeated Gothenburg 21-10, followed by a 46-0 shutout of Ogallala, and victories over Chase County and Alliance 35-12 and 48-14 the past two weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cardinals have disposed of each of the common rivals by similar margins.&nbsp; The Red Birds had defeated all of their opponents by at least 16 points (22-6 vs. Gothenburg) through the first seven games.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cards’ coach Michael Sandstrom has great respect for Sidney’s team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; “They are an excellent and well-coached team,” he said. “I am most impressed with their overall team speed at every level. They are good both against the run and the pass. Therefore, we have been challenged to come up with some schemes to be successful.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Raiders’ quarterback is junior Alek Doty, brother of last year’s Class C-1 all-state quarterback Isak Doty. Alek has completed 90 of 137 passes (65.7%) for 1,683 yards and 22 touchdowns.&nbsp; He’s been picked off just three times, and also has carried the ball 105 times for 635 yards and 10 TDs to lead the team in rushing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aside from Doty, the leading rusher is senior Owen Gillham with 103 totes for 578 yards and two TDs. Last fall, he was the team’s leading tackler with 90 after the Raiders ended the season with a 10-2 record following a 20-0 loss to Wahoo in the C-1 semifinals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another all-star is senior Landon Riddle, who has caught 37 passes for 823 yards and eight touchdowns this season. A year ago, he finished with 37 receptions, but with 150 fewer yards than his current total. One of his catches in 2023 was a 59-yarder for a TD against the Cardinals during the Raiders’ 40-21 victory.&nbsp; Riddle also led the Panhandle’s 11-man teams with six interceptions last fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Entering Friday night’s game, Sidney has picked off 11 passes this fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Among the linemen, fans will undoubtedly notice is Austin Christensen, who is 6-4, 320 pounds, and is “difficult to move,” according to Sidney Sun-Telegraph sports editor Mike Motz.&nbsp; Imagine that!

Chadron-Sidney set for huge football showdown Friday night

Story by NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska women's basketball team opens the 2024-25 season at No. 23 in the USA Today/WBCA Top 25 released on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Huskers were also ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Poll (Oct. 15).

Nebraska is coming off a trip to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and an appearance in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The Big Red, which finished with a 23-12 record a year ago that included an 11-7 Big Ten regular-season mark, returns first-team All-Big Ten center&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alexis-markowski">Alexis Markowski</a>&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) and Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Year&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/natalie-potts">Natalie Potts</a>&nbsp;(O'Fallon, Mo.), along with Big Ten All-Freshman selection&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/logan-nissley">Logan Nissley</a>&nbsp;(Bismarck, N.D.).&nbsp;

Returning starters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-moriarty">Kendall Moriarty</a>&nbsp;(Wheaton, Ill.) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/callin-hake">Callin Hake</a>&nbsp;(Victoria, Minn.) are also back, along with contributors&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-coley">Kendall Coley</a>&nbsp;(Minneapolis, Minn.) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/jessica-petrie">Jessica Petrie</a>&nbsp;(Gold Coast, Australia).

Nebraska also hopes to be bolstered by the return of redshirt junior guard&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/allison-weidner">Allison Weidner</a>&nbsp;(Humphrey, Neb.), who missed last season with an injury. The Huskers also look forward to showcasing two-time Nebraska High School Player-of-the-Year&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/britt-prince">Britt Prince</a>&nbsp;(Elkhorn, Neb.), one of the nation's top recruits, alongside fellow freshmen&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/amiah-hargrove">Amiah Hargrove</a>&nbsp;(Christopher, Ill.),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/petra-bozan">Petra Bozan</a>&nbsp;(Split, Croatia) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kennadi-williams">Kennadi Williams</a>&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) as well as senior transfer&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alberte-rimdal">Alberte Rimdal</a>&nbsp;(Koge, Denmark).

The 2024-25 season marks the second time in the past three years that Nebraska has opened in the AP Top 25. In 2022-23, the Huskers began the season at No. 22 in both the AP and coaches preseason rankings.

The Huskers are one of six Big Ten Conference teams ranked in the USA Today/WBCA Top 25, joining No. 3 USC, No. 6 UCLA, No. 14 Ohio State, No. 18 Maryland and No. 24 Indiana. Iowa, Illinois and Michigan were other Big Ten teams receiving votes.

Defending national champion South Carolina earned the No. 1 spot in the poll, while UConn starts the season at No. 2.

Last season, Nebraska finished No. 25 in the final NCAA NET rankings.

The Huskers open exhibition play by taking on Doane University on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. (CT) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Tickets are available now at Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska women's basketball team opens the 2024-25 season at No. 23 in the USA Today/WBCA Top 25 released on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Huskers were also ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Poll (Oct. 15).Nebraska is coming off a trip to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and an appearance in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The Big Red, which finished with a 23-12 record a year ago that included an 11-7 Big Ten regular-season mark, returns first-team All-Big Ten center&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alexis-markowski">Alexis Markowski</a>&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) and Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Year&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/natalie-potts">Natalie Potts</a>&nbsp;(O'Fallon, Mo.), along with Big Ten All-Freshman selection&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/logan-nissley">Logan Nissley</a>&nbsp;(Bismarck, N.D.).&nbsp;Returning starters&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-moriarty">Kendall Moriarty</a>&nbsp;(Wheaton, Ill.) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/callin-hake">Callin Hake</a>&nbsp;(Victoria, Minn.) are also back, along with contributors&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-coley">Kendall Coley</a>&nbsp;(Minneapolis, Minn.) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/jessica-petrie">Jessica Petrie</a>&nbsp;(Gold Coast, Australia).Nebraska also hopes to be bolstered by the return of redshirt junior guard&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/allison-weidner">Allison Weidner</a>&nbsp;(Humphrey, Neb.), who missed last season with an injury. The Huskers also look forward to showcasing two-time Nebraska High School Player-of-the-Year&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/britt-prince">Britt Prince</a>&nbsp;(Elkhorn, Neb.), one of the nation's top recruits, alongside fellow freshmen&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/amiah-hargrove">Amiah Hargrove</a>&nbsp;(Christopher, Ill.),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/petra-bozan">Petra Bozan</a>&nbsp;(Split, Croatia) and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kennadi-williams">Kennadi Williams</a>&nbsp;(Lincoln, Neb.) as well as senior transfer&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alberte-rimdal">Alberte Rimdal</a>&nbsp;(Koge, Denmark).The 2024-25 season marks the second time in the past three years that Nebraska has opened in the AP Top 25. In 2022-23, the Huskers began the season at No. 22 in both the AP and coaches preseason rankings.The Huskers are one of six Big Ten Conference teams ranked in the USA Today/WBCA Top 25, joining No. 3 USC, No. 6 UCLA, No. 14 Ohio State, No. 18 Maryland and No. 24 Indiana. Iowa, Illinois and Michigan were other Big Ten teams receiving votes.Defending national champion South Carolina earned the No. 1 spot in the poll, while UConn starts the season at No. 2.Last season, Nebraska finished No. 25 in the final NCAA NET rankings.The Huskers open exhibition play by taking on Doane University on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. (CT) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Tickets are available now at Huskers.com.

Huskers Ranked No. 23 in WBCA Preseason Top 25

The Nebraska swim and dive team will take on Iowa State in the Big Red's annual Pink Out dual meet at the Devaney Natatorium on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Huskers plan to get back on the winning track against the Cyclones after dropping a 170-130 decision at Iowa (Oct. 18).

Against the Hawkeyes, Husker All-American Gena Jorgensen captured three individual titles, while Abby Baxter captured the victory on the one-meter board.&nbsp;

Jorgenson, a junior from Aberdeen, S.D., swam her way to wins in both the 1,000 freestyle (10:06.98) and 500 free (4:55.64). She added another victory in the 200 backstroke (4:55.64).&nbsp;

Newcomer Maisie Gilford stood out for the Huskers, contributing a pair of individual runner-up finishes in the 50 freestyle (23.98) and 100 free (52.16). The junior from England also was a part of two second-place relays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maia Hall, a senior from Whitby, England, contributed second-place finishes in the 100 (1:03.62) and 200 (2:17.57) breaststrokes. Hall also added a third-place performance in the 200 IM (2:07.39). &nbsp;

In the diving well the Huskers had a strong all-around showing. Baxter scored 305.10 to take the title on the one-meter board. Kelsey Clairmont finished fifth. On the three-meter, sophomore&nbsp;Antonina Harned&nbsp;earned a runner-up finish (315.53), while Baxter took third and&nbsp;Nettie Knapton&nbsp;finished fifth. &nbsp;

Last Meeting with Iowa StateLast season, the Huskers powered past the Cyclones, 167-132 victory. Jorgenson led the Huskers by capturing two titles in the 1,000 (10:15.79) and 500 (4:59.84) freestyles. Nebraska native JoJo Randby contributed an individual title in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.65). Abby Baxter and Antonina Harned took first and second place in both the one-meter and three-meter dives, respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nebraska leads the all-time dual series with Iowa State, 40-4-1.

A Look at the CyclonesIowa State opened its season with a 201-94 win over South Dakota State in Ames, Oct. 10. The Cyclones added a second home win by beating South Dakota, 179-119, last Friday to improve 2-0 on the young season.Against South Dakota, Corinne Guist claimed victories for the Cyclones in the 1,000 (10:26.62) and 500 (5:05.47) freestyles. Grace Swoboda took a win in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.46). The freshman from LaVista, Neb., will swim in Nebraska collegiately for her first time on Friday. Kate Mitchell swept the one-meter (249.45) and three-meter (260.32) dives for the Cyclones, while Ally Blumenfeld took second in three-meter scoring 259.20.&nbsp;

Nebraska vs. Iowa State Order of Events200 Medley Relay1,650 Freestyle3-Meter Diving (6 Dives)200 Freestyle100 Backstroke100 Breaststroke200 Butterfly50 Freestyle15-Minute Break1-Meter Diving (6 Dives)100 Freestyle200 Backstroke200 Breaststroke500 Freestyle100 Butterfly10-Minute Break200 Individual Medley400 Freestyle Relay

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska swim and dive team will take on Iowa State in the Big Red's annual Pink Out dual meet at the Devaney Natatorium on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;&nbsp;The Huskers plan to get back on the winning track against the Cyclones after dropping a 170-130 decision at Iowa (Oct. 18).Against the Hawkeyes, Husker All-American Gena Jorgensen captured three individual titles, while Abby Baxter captured the victory on the one-meter board.&nbsp;Jorgenson, a junior from Aberdeen, S.D., swam her way to wins in both the 1,000 freestyle (10:06.98) and 500 free (4:55.64). She added another victory in the 200 backstroke (4:55.64).&nbsp;Newcomer Maisie Gilford stood out for the Huskers, contributing a pair of individual runner-up finishes in the 50 freestyle (23.98) and 100 free (52.16). The junior from England also was a part of two second-place relays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maia Hall, a senior from Whitby, England, contributed second-place finishes in the 100 (1:03.62) and 200 (2:17.57) breaststrokes. Hall also added a third-place performance in the 200 IM (2:07.39). &nbsp;In the diving well the Huskers had a strong all-around showing. Baxter scored 305.10 to take the title on the one-meter board. Kelsey Clairmont finished fifth. On the three-meter, sophomore&nbsp;Antonina Harned&nbsp;earned a runner-up finish (315.53), while Baxter took third and&nbsp;Nettie Knapton&nbsp;finished fifth. &nbsp;Last Meeting with Iowa StateLast season, the Huskers powered past the Cyclones, 167-132 victory. Jorgenson led the Huskers by capturing two titles in the 1,000 (10:15.79) and 500 (4:59.84) freestyles. Nebraska native JoJo Randby contributed an individual title in the 100 breaststroke (1:04.65). Abby Baxter and Antonina Harned took first and second place in both the one-meter and three-meter dives, respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nebraska leads the all-time dual series with Iowa State, 40-4-1.A Look at the CyclonesIowa State opened its season with a 201-94 win over South Dakota State in Ames, Oct. 10. The Cyclones added a second home win by beating South Dakota, 179-119, last Friday to improve 2-0 on the young season.Against South Dakota, Corinne Guist claimed victories for the Cyclones in the 1,000 (10:26.62) and 500 (5:05.47) freestyles. Grace Swoboda took a win in the 100 breaststroke (1:05.46). The freshman from LaVista, Neb., will swim in Nebraska collegiately for her first time on Friday. Kate Mitchell swept the one-meter (249.45) and three-meter (260.32) dives for the Cyclones, while Ally Blumenfeld took second in three-meter scoring 259.20.&nbsp;Nebraska vs. Iowa State Order of Events200 Medley Relay1,650 Freestyle3-Meter Diving (6 Dives)200 Freestyle100 Backstroke100 Breaststroke200 Butterfly50 Freestyle15-Minute Break1-Meter Diving (6 Dives)100 Freestyle200 Backstroke200 Breaststroke500 Freestyle100 Butterfly10-Minute Break200 Individual Medley400 Freestyle Relay

Huskers Clash with Cyclones in Pink Out

🏐 Western Nebraska Volleyball Subdistrict &amp; District Brackets *UPDATED

🏐&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=89">B-8</a>&nbsp;at Gering

Tuesday, October 29 #1 Gering vs #4 Alliance - 5:00 #3 Sidney vs #2 Scottsbluff - 6:00 Wednesday, October 30 Finals - 6:00

🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=47">C1-10</a> at Chase County

Monday, October 28 #5 Mitchell vs #4 Chadron- 2:00 MT #3 Bridgeport vs #6 Hershey - 4:00 MT &nbsp;#1 Chase County vs MIT/CHD Winner - 6:00 MT #2 Ogallala vs BRD/HSH Winner - 8:00 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00 MT

🏐<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=59"> C2-10</a> at Perkins County

Monday, October 28 #4 Bayard vs #5 Valentine- 4:30 MT #3 NPSP vs #2 Gordon-Rushville - 6:00 MT &nbsp;#1 Chase County vs BAY/VAL Winner - 7:30 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00 MT

🏐&nbsp; <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=73">D1-12</a> at Morrill Elementary

Monday, October 28 #1 Morrill vs #4 Kimball - 5:30 #3 Hemingford vs #2 Potter-Dix - 7:00 Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00

🏐&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=85"> D2-12</a>&nbsp;at Hay Springs

Monday, October 28 #1 Hay Springs vs #4 Cody-Kilgore- 5:00 #3 Sioux County vs #2 Crawford - 6:30 Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00

🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=84">D2-11</a> at Leyton

Monday, October 28 #4 Creek Valley vs #5 Banner County- 4:00 #3 Minatare vs #2 Garden County - 5:15 &nbsp;#1 Leyton vs CV/BC Winner - 6:30 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00

🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=83">D2-10&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;at Thedford

Monday, October 28 #1 Sandhills/Thedford vs #4 Arthur County - 4:30 MT #3 Hyannis vs #2 Mullen - 6:00 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 5:00 MT

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 </figure>🏐 Western Nebraska Volleyball Subdistrict &amp; District Brackets *UPDATED🏐&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=89">B-8</a>&nbsp;at GeringTuesday, October 29 #1 Gering vs #4 Alliance - 5:00 #3 Sidney vs #2 Scottsbluff - 6:00 Wednesday, October 30 Finals - 6:00🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=47">C1-10</a> at Chase CountyMonday, October 28 #5 Mitchell vs #4 Chadron- 2:00 MT #3 Bridgeport vs #6 Hershey - 4:00 MT &nbsp;#1 Chase County vs MIT/CHD Winner - 6:00 MT #2 Ogallala vs BRD/HSH Winner - 8:00 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00 MT🏐<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=59"> C2-10</a> at Perkins CountyMonday, October 28 #4 Bayard vs #5 Valentine- 4:30 MT #3 NPSP vs #2 Gordon-Rushville - 6:00 MT &nbsp;#1 Chase County vs BAY/VAL Winner - 7:30 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00 MT🏐&nbsp; <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=73">D1-12</a> at Morrill ElementaryMonday, October 28 #1 Morrill vs #4 Kimball - 5:30 #3 Hemingford vs #2 Potter-Dix - 7:00 Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00🏐&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=85"> D2-12</a>&nbsp;at Hay SpringsMonday, October 28 #1 Hay Springs vs #4 Cody-Kilgore- 5:00 #3 Sioux County vs #2 Crawford - 6:30 Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=84">D2-11</a> at LeytonMonday, October 28 #4 Creek Valley vs #5 Banner County- 4:00 #3 Minatare vs #2 Garden County - 5:15 &nbsp;#1 Leyton vs CV/BC Winner - 6:30 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 6:00🏐 <a href="https://secure.nsaahome.org/nsaaforms/officials/vbbrackets.php?distid=83">D2-10&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;at ThedfordMonday, October 28 #1 Sandhills/Thedford vs #4 Arthur County - 4:30 MT #3 Hyannis vs #2 Mullen - 6:00 MT Tuesday, October 29 Finals - 5:00 MT

🏐 *UPDATE: Volleyball Subdistrict & District Brackets

Alliance, Neb - The NSAA announced on Thursday morning subdistrict pairings for volleyball. The Alliance Bulldogs will travel to Gering next Tuesday for the B-8 Volleyball Subdistricts. Alliance will be the #4 seed with Gering as #2, Scottsbluff #3 and Sidney #4.

We will have postseason coverage on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath. Times are still to be determined for next week's postseason matches.&nbsp;

***Official 2024 B-8 Volleyball Subdistrict. Will update bracket/story when times become available.

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 </figure>Panhandle PostAlliance, Neb - The NSAA announced on Thursday morning subdistrict pairings for volleyball. The Alliance Bulldogs will travel to Gering next Tuesday for the B-8 Volleyball Subdistricts. Alliance will be the #4 seed with Gering as #2, Scottsbluff #3 and Sidney #4.We will have postseason coverage on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 with Canon Rath. Times are still to be determined for next week's postseason matches.&nbsp;***Official 2024 B-8 Volleyball Subdistrict. Will update bracket/story when times become available.<figure>
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Alliance to travel to Gering for the B-8 Volleyball Subdistricts

Alliance, Neb. - As the fall season for high school sports is nearing the end including cross country, two Alliance boys' cross country runners are preparing for the upcoming state championship meet this Friday at the Kearney Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zurn is a junior and will be entering and is heading to the state for the second time after making state with the team last year. Last year was Zurn first year running cross country. He is also involved with track which he has been doing since middle school.&nbsp;

Saka, a sophomore, will also be heading back to Kearney for a second time. He enjoys playing soccer but started doing track and cross country as he got older.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Last week, Zurn and Saka ran in Overton at the B-3 District race. Zurn placed third (16:25.00) and Saka placed twelfth (17:37:04). Both runners qualified as individual racers. The Class B Boys race will begin at 11:00am (MT)/12:00pm (CT) at the Kearney County Club. For more information about state for tickets, parking, live results, etc, <a href="https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-cross-country-championships-hq/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGGba1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZiQXDHpVX6ijjLYzRX5yKIuQQjRA3-cyX5zH6c2DG2oiFYS4swThTej5g_aem_O5fthd6ZZSw1uUJw16kl6A" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;

The "Voice" of the Bulldogs Canon Rath sat down with Alliance boys cross country Head Coach Kelly Erickson and chatted with state qualifiers Trevor Zurn and Asher Saka. To check out the conversation, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Panhandle Post&nbsp;Alliance, Neb. - As the fall season for high school sports is nearing the end including cross country, two Alliance boys' cross country runners are preparing for the upcoming state championship meet this Friday at the Kearney Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;Zurn is a junior and will be entering and is heading to the state for the second time after making state with the team last year. Last year was Zurn first year running cross country. He is also involved with track which he has been doing since middle school.&nbsp;Saka, a sophomore, will also be heading back to Kearney for a second time. He enjoys playing soccer but started doing track and cross country as he got older.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last week, Zurn and Saka ran in Overton at the B-3 District race. Zurn placed third (16:25.00) and Saka placed twelfth (17:37:04). Both runners qualified as individual racers. The Class B Boys race will begin at 11:00am (MT)/12:00pm (CT) at the Kearney County Club. For more information about state for tickets, parking, live results, etc, <a href="https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-cross-country-championships-hq/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGGba1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZiQXDHpVX6ijjLYzRX5yKIuQQjRA3-cyX5zH6c2DG2oiFYS4swThTej5g_aem_O5fthd6ZZSw1uUJw16kl6A" target="_blank">click here.</a>&nbsp;The "Voice" of the Bulldogs Canon Rath sat down with Alliance boys cross country Head Coach Kelly Erickson and chatted with state qualifiers Trevor Zurn and Asher Saka. To check out the conversation, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: (Audio) Alliance High Trevor Zurn and Asher Saka preparing for the 2024 NSAA Class B State Cross Country Championships" 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=a9pnq-1719ccf-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=5" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

(Audio) Alliance High Trevor Zurn and Asher Saka preparing for the 2024 NSAA Class B State Cross Country Championships

By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports Information

The 17th-ranked Colorado Mesa volleyball team swept Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference match Tuesday night. The scores were 25-17, 25-17, 26-24.

The Eagles put up a good fight in all three sets, hitting .206 for the match while the Mavericks had a hitting percentage of .263. The Mavericks finished with a total of 45 kills and nine service aces while CSC had a total of 35 kills but also 47 digs for the match.

For the Eagles, Alejandra Briseno had 10 kills and both Kally Kirkwood and Mataya Ward had a total of eight kills. Kirkwood also only had one attack error and led the Eagles with a hitting percentage of .333. Alondra Hernandez led the Eagles with 16 digs. 

The Mavericks were led by Nicole Martin with 14 kills while Sydney Leffler finished with 10. Martin also led the Mavs with a hitting percentage of .500. Leffler and Allison Waller tied for the team lead with a total of 11 digs.

In the first set, the Mavericks jumped out to a 4-1 lead and kept the lead for the entire game. Briseno kept the Eagles in close range with four kills throughout the set, but the Eagles hitting percentage of .250 wasn't enough to outpower the Mavericks' .300 hitting percentage. After a Briseno kill that made the score 12-10 CMU, the Mavericks scored seven of the next eight points to take a 19-11 lead, eventually winning the set 25-17.

Going into the second set the Eagles came out ready for a different outcome. Four straight kills from Avery Lacy, Kally Kirkwood, Alondra Hernandez and Bella Adams gave the Eagles a 7-1 lead. The Mavericks came back, however, as Nicole Martin had four straight kills to turn a 12-9 Eagles lead to a 13-12 Mavericks lead. The score stayed close until 18-17 in favor of Mesa before the Mavericks finished the set with seven straight points to win the second set 25-17.

The third set was the closest set of the match with 13 ties throughout the set. The Eagles started by pulling ahead 8-4 with five attack errors from the Mavericks and a pair of kills from Mataya Ward. The Mavericks tied up the set with the score 9-9 with a kill from Nicole Martin, an ace from Jordan Woods and an attack error. The Eagles and the Mavericks rallied back and forth with points until the Eagles took a three-point lead with kills from Ward and Kally Kirkwood and an attack error from the Mavericks to make the score 19-16. The Eagles led 24-23 and had a set point, but the Mavericks tied the game at 24 with a block from Stormi Tadlock and Sierra Hunt, followed by a pair of kills from Hunt to win the final set 26-24 and clinch the match.

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 </figure>By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports InformationThe 17th-ranked Colorado Mesa volleyball team swept Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference match Tuesday night. The scores were 25-17, 25-17, 26-24.The Eagles put up a good fight in all three sets, hitting .206 for the match while the Mavericks had a hitting percentage of .263. The Mavericks finished with a total of 45 kills and nine service aces while CSC had a total of 35 kills but also 47 digs for the match.For the Eagles, Alejandra Briseno had 10 kills and both Kally Kirkwood and Mataya Ward had a total of eight kills. Kirkwood also only had one attack error and led the Eagles with a hitting percentage of .333. Alondra Hernandez led the Eagles with 16 digs. The Mavericks were led by Nicole Martin with 14 kills while Sydney Leffler finished with 10. Martin also led the Mavs with a hitting percentage of .500. Leffler and Allison Waller tied for the team lead with a total of 11 digs.In the first set, the Mavericks jumped out to a 4-1 lead and kept the lead for the entire game. Briseno kept the Eagles in close range with four kills throughout the set, but the Eagles hitting percentage of .250 wasn't enough to outpower the Mavericks' .300 hitting percentage. After a Briseno kill that made the score 12-10 CMU, the Mavericks scored seven of the next eight points to take a 19-11 lead, eventually winning the set 25-17.Going into the second set the Eagles came out ready for a different outcome. Four straight kills from Avery Lacy, Kally Kirkwood, Alondra Hernandez and Bella Adams gave the Eagles a 7-1 lead. The Mavericks came back, however, as Nicole Martin had four straight kills to turn a 12-9 Eagles lead to a 13-12 Mavericks lead. The score stayed close until 18-17 in favor of Mesa before the Mavericks finished the set with seven straight points to win the second set 25-17.The third set was the closest set of the match with 13 ties throughout the set. The Eagles started by pulling ahead 8-4 with five attack errors from the Mavericks and a pair of kills from Mataya Ward. The Mavericks tied up the set with the score 9-9 with a kill from Nicole Martin, an ace from Jordan Woods and an attack error. The Eagles and the Mavericks rallied back and forth with points until the Eagles took a three-point lead with kills from Ward and Kally Kirkwood and an attack error from the Mavericks to make the score 19-16. The Eagles led 24-23 and had a set point, but the Mavericks tied the game at 24 with a block from Stormi Tadlock and Sierra Hunt, followed by a pair of kills from Hunt to win the final set 26-24 and clinch the match.

🏐 #17 Mesa holds off CSC's 3rd set comeback to win in sweep

A trio of former Nebraska Cornhuskers are listed on opening night rosters as the NBA season begins on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dalano Banton and Bryce McGowens are teammates on the Portland Trail Blazers, while Jack McVeigh is a rookie with the Houston Rockets.&nbsp; It is the fourth straight season that Nebraska has had multiple players on NBA rosters.&nbsp; While Opening Night is set for Tuesday, both Portland and Houston begin their NBA seasons on Wednesday.

Banton comes off his best season as a professional, averaging 10.3 points 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while splitting time with both the Boston Celtics and Portland Trailblazers. He flourished after his trade with Portland, averaging 16.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 30 games. Banton begins his fourth NBA season after being a second-round pick in 2021. After sitting out the 2019-20 campaign, Banton played in all 27 games, including 22 starts, for the Huskers in 2020-21, averaging 9.6 points per game while leading the Huskers in both rebounding (5.9) and assists (3.9) per game. He was the first Husker since 1974 to lead NU in both rebounding and assists in the same season.&nbsp; Banton posted the second triple-double in school history with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in just 21 minutes against Doane and totaled 14 games in double figures.

McGowens begins his third NBA season, as he is on a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers after signing with the organization over the summer. McGowens spent the first two years with the Charlotte Hornets, playing in 105 career games and averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.&nbsp; McGowens was the No. 40 overall pick in 2022, the highest drafted Husker since 1998.&nbsp; At Nebraska, he was a third-team All-Big Ten performer as a freshman in 2021-22, averaging a team-high 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. An eight-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, McGowens had 11 games with 20-or-more points, including a season-high 29 points against both Sam Houston and Rutgers.

McVeigh is with the Houston Rockets after signing a two-way contract prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics. He played in a pair of preseason games for the Rockets, averaging 7.5 ppg on 60 percent shooting and 3.0 rebounds per game.&nbsp; This is his rookie season after he played professionally in Australia and Germany, and he will become the 16th Husker to play in the NBA when he makes his debut.&nbsp; McVeigh comes off a strong performance in the 2024 Olympics, averaging 9.5 points per game on 52 percent shooting, including 10-of-19 (.526) from 3-point range. McVeigh played three seasons at Nebraska before returning home to begin his professional career. His best year was in 2016-17, when he averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 30 games, including 11 starts. He was a member of the Huskers’ 2017-18 team that won 23 games, including a school record 13 conference games.

In addition to the three former Husker players in the NBA, Tyronn Lue begins his fifth season as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Lue, who played at Nebraska from 1996-98, has guided the Clippers to a184-134 record and three postseason appearances in his four seasons. Last year, he coached Los Angeles to a Pacific Division title. Before taking the Clippers, Lue led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 128-83 record, three NBA Finals appearances and franchise’s first NBA title in 2016.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsA trio of former Nebraska Cornhuskers are listed on opening night rosters as the NBA season begins on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dalano Banton and Bryce McGowens are teammates on the Portland Trail Blazers, while Jack McVeigh is a rookie with the Houston Rockets.&nbsp; It is the fourth straight season that Nebraska has had multiple players on NBA rosters.&nbsp; While Opening Night is set for Tuesday, both Portland and Houston begin their NBA seasons on Wednesday.Banton comes off his best season as a professional, averaging 10.3 points 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while splitting time with both the Boston Celtics and Portland Trailblazers. He flourished after his trade with Portland, averaging 16.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 30 games. Banton begins his fourth NBA season after being a second-round pick in 2021. After sitting out the 2019-20 campaign, Banton played in all 27 games, including 22 starts, for the Huskers in 2020-21, averaging 9.6 points per game while leading the Huskers in both rebounding (5.9) and assists (3.9) per game. He was the first Husker since 1974 to lead NU in both rebounding and assists in the same season.&nbsp; Banton posted the second triple-double in school history with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in just 21 minutes against Doane and totaled 14 games in double figures.McGowens begins his third NBA season, as he is on a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers after signing with the organization over the summer. McGowens spent the first two years with the Charlotte Hornets, playing in 105 career games and averaging 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game.&nbsp; McGowens was the No. 40 overall pick in 2022, the highest drafted Husker since 1998.&nbsp; At Nebraska, he was a third-team All-Big Ten performer as a freshman in 2021-22, averaging a team-high 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. An eight-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, McGowens had 11 games with 20-or-more points, including a season-high 29 points against both Sam Houston and Rutgers.McVeigh is with the Houston Rockets after signing a two-way contract prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics. He played in a pair of preseason games for the Rockets, averaging 7.5 ppg on 60 percent shooting and 3.0 rebounds per game.&nbsp; This is his rookie season after he played professionally in Australia and Germany, and he will become the 16th Husker to play in the NBA when he makes his debut.&nbsp; McVeigh comes off a strong performance in the 2024 Olympics, averaging 9.5 points per game on 52 percent shooting, including 10-of-19 (.526) from 3-point range. McVeigh played three seasons at Nebraska before returning home to begin his professional career. His best year was in 2016-17, when he averaged 7.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 30 games, including 11 starts. He was a member of the Huskers’ 2017-18 team that won 23 games, including a school record 13 conference games.In addition to the three former Husker players in the NBA, Tyronn Lue begins his fifth season as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Lue, who played at Nebraska from 1996-98, has guided the Clippers to a184-134 record and three postseason appearances in his four seasons. Last year, he coached Los Angeles to a Pacific Division title. Before taking the Clippers, Lue led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 128-83 record, three NBA Finals appearances and franchise’s first NBA title in 2016.

Three Huskers on Opening Night rosters

A breakdown of the 55-13 win over Fort Lewis with Chadron State Football Head Coach Jay Long, notes on some up-and-coming players and a look into this week's game at Black Hills State!

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🎙 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - October 22, 2024

Miu Takahashi recorded a hole-in-one on her way to a 71 (-1) to lead the Nebraska women's golf team in the final round of the Jim West Challenge in San Marcos, Texas on Monday.

Takahashi, a senior from Nasu-machi, Japan, aced the 165-yard, par-3 fourth hole to highlight her best round of the season on the 6,111-yard, par-72 layout at the Kissing Tree Golf Course.

Takahashi closed the tournament in a tie for 61st, while helping the Huskers&nbsp; to an 11th-place team finish in the 12-team field.

Lauren Thiele led Nebraska with a three-round total of 226 (+10) to tie for 49th overall in the 68-player field. The redshirt sophomore from Wahoo, Neb., produced rounds of 73 and 76 on Monday, before closing with a 77 Tuesday.

True freshman Eden Lohrbach (Ames, Iowa) was Nebraska's No. 2 finisher with a three-round total of 229 (+13) to take 54th, including a final-round 73 (+1). Lohrbach opened with back-to-back rounds of 78 on Monday.

Sophomore Hannah Kono was NU's No. 3 finisher in the tournament with her tie for 56th at 231 with three consecutive rounds of 77 (+5).&nbsp;

Freshman Danica Lundgren (Austin, Texas) rounded out the Husker contingent in a tie for 65th at 239 (+23), including a final-round 74 (+2) on Tuesday that counted toward Nebraska's team total.

No. 23 TCU won the team title with a three-round total of 842 (-22), one shot better than runner-up Houston at 843 (-21). Oklahoma took third at 844 (-20), while Ohio State and Texas Tech tied for fourth at 849 (-15).&nbsp;

Nebraska closed with a three-round score of 915 (+51) to finish one shot ahead of Northern Illinois.

TCU's Kirstin Angosta took medalist honors at 206 (-10) with a one-stroke win over five golfers, including teammate Camille Min-Gaultier, UNLV's McKenzi Hall, New Mexico's Maria Garcia, Texas Tech's Lauren Zaretsky and Oklahoma's Reagan Chaney.

Nebraska closes its fall tournament schedule next week at the Hurricane Invitational (Oct. 28-29) in Miami.

Jim West ChallengeSan Marcos, TexasKissing Tree Golf Course (Par 72, 6,111 Yards)Oct. 20-21, 2024

Final Team Results1. #23 TCU - 281-281-280=842 (-22)2. #26 Houston - 284-278-281=843 (-21)3. Oklahoma - 280-285-279=844 (-20)T4. #27 Ohio State - 284-287-278=849 (-15)T4. #47 Texas Tech - 284-290-275=849 (-15)6. #33 UNLV - 289-282-285=856 (-8)7. Texas State - 286-289-284=859 (-5)8. New Mexico - 288-292-286=866 (+2)9. North Texas - 292-290-285=867 (+3)10. UTSA - 300-297-284=881 (+17)11. Nebraska - 304-316-295=915 (+51)12. Northern Illinois - 305-307-304=916 (+52)

Final Individual Results1. Kirsten Angosta, TCU - 69-69-68=206 (-10)T2. McKenzi Hall, UNLV - 72-69-66=207 (-9)T2. Maria Garcia, New Mexico - 68-71-68=207 (-9)T2. Camille Min-Gaultier, TCU - 69-70-68=207 (-9)T2. Lauren Zaretsky, Texas Tech - 67-74-66=207 (-9)T2. Reagan Chaney, Oklahoma - 68-71-68=207 (-9)*7. MaKayla Tyrrell, Oklahoma - 66-70-72=208 (-8)T8. Gracie Mayo, Oklahoma - 71-67-71=209 (-7)T8. Faith Choi, Ohio State - 70-70-69=209 (-7)T10. Moa Svedenskiold, Houston - 72-68-70=210 (-6)*T10. Sofie Dimitrova, TCU - 72-68-70=210 (-6)Nebraska IndividualsT49. Lauren Thiele - 73-76-77=222 (+10)54. Eden Lohrbach - 78-78-73=229 (+13)T56. Hannah Kono - 77-77-77=231 (+15)T61. Miu Takahashi - 76-87-71=234 (+18)T65. Danica Lundgren - 80-85-74=239 (+23)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMiu Takahashi recorded a hole-in-one on her way to a 71 (-1) to lead the Nebraska women's golf team in the final round of the Jim West Challenge in San Marcos, Texas on Monday.Takahashi, a senior from Nasu-machi, Japan, aced the 165-yard, par-3 fourth hole to highlight her best round of the season on the 6,111-yard, par-72 layout at the Kissing Tree Golf Course.Takahashi closed the tournament in a tie for 61st, while helping the Huskers&nbsp; to an 11th-place team finish in the 12-team field.Lauren Thiele led Nebraska with a three-round total of 226 (+10) to tie for 49th overall in the 68-player field. The redshirt sophomore from Wahoo, Neb., produced rounds of 73 and 76 on Monday, before closing with a 77 Tuesday.True freshman Eden Lohrbach (Ames, Iowa) was Nebraska's No. 2 finisher with a three-round total of 229 (+13) to take 54th, including a final-round 73 (+1). Lohrbach opened with back-to-back rounds of 78 on Monday.Sophomore Hannah Kono was NU's No. 3 finisher in the tournament with her tie for 56th at 231 with three consecutive rounds of 77 (+5).&nbsp;Freshman Danica Lundgren (Austin, Texas) rounded out the Husker contingent in a tie for 65th at 239 (+23), including a final-round 74 (+2) on Tuesday that counted toward Nebraska's team total.No. 23 TCU won the team title with a three-round total of 842 (-22), one shot better than runner-up Houston at 843 (-21). Oklahoma took third at 844 (-20), while Ohio State and Texas Tech tied for fourth at 849 (-15).&nbsp;Nebraska closed with a three-round score of 915 (+51) to finish one shot ahead of Northern Illinois.TCU's Kirstin Angosta took medalist honors at 206 (-10) with a one-stroke win over five golfers, including teammate Camille Min-Gaultier, UNLV's McKenzi Hall, New Mexico's Maria Garcia, Texas Tech's Lauren Zaretsky and Oklahoma's Reagan Chaney.Nebraska closes its fall tournament schedule next week at the Hurricane Invitational (Oct. 28-29) in Miami.Jim West ChallengeSan Marcos, TexasKissing Tree Golf Course (Par 72, 6,111 Yards)Oct. 20-21, 2024Final Team Results1. #23 TCU - 281-281-280=842 (-22)2. #26 Houston - 284-278-281=843 (-21)3. Oklahoma - 280-285-279=844 (-20)T4. #27 Ohio State - 284-287-278=849 (-15)T4. #47 Texas Tech - 284-290-275=849 (-15)6. #33 UNLV - 289-282-285=856 (-8)7. Texas State - 286-289-284=859 (-5)8. New Mexico - 288-292-286=866 (+2)9. North Texas - 292-290-285=867 (+3)10. UTSA - 300-297-284=881 (+17)11. Nebraska - 304-316-295=915 (+51)12. Northern Illinois - 305-307-304=916 (+52)Final Individual Results1. Kirsten Angosta, TCU - 69-69-68=206 (-10)T2. McKenzi Hall, UNLV - 72-69-66=207 (-9)T2. Maria Garcia, New Mexico - 68-71-68=207 (-9)T2. Camille Min-Gaultier, TCU - 69-70-68=207 (-9)T2. Lauren Zaretsky, Texas Tech - 67-74-66=207 (-9)T2. Reagan Chaney, Oklahoma - 68-71-68=207 (-9)*7. MaKayla Tyrrell, Oklahoma - 66-70-72=208 (-8)T8. Gracie Mayo, Oklahoma - 71-67-71=209 (-7)T8. Faith Choi, Ohio State - 70-70-69=209 (-7)T10. Moa Svedenskiold, Houston - 72-68-70=210 (-6)*T10. Sofie Dimitrova, TCU - 72-68-70=210 (-6)Nebraska IndividualsT49. Lauren Thiele - 73-76-77=222 (+10)54. Eden Lohrbach - 78-78-73=229 (+13)T56. Hannah Kono - 77-77-77=231 (+15)T61. Miu Takahashi - 76-87-71=234 (+18)T65. Danica Lundgren - 80-85-74=239 (+23)

Takahashi Hole-in-One highlights Huskers in Texas

The Nebraska women’s cross country team jumped to No. 6 in the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Rankings on Monday. The Huskers moved up five spots after being ranked No. 11 last week.

Over the course of the 2024 season, the women have finished in first place at two meets – the Augustana Twilight and Greeno/Dirksen Invitational – and third at the Bill Dellinger Invitational.

At the Bill Dellinger Invitational on Oct. 11, every women’s team member set either a personal best or season high in the 6k.&nbsp;Berlyn Schutz has led the team, finishing first at the Augustana Twilight, 10th at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and fourth at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Schutz was recognized as the Big Ten Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after claiming her individual title at the Augustana Twilight. Ali Bainbridge posted a second-place finish at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and a seventh-place finish at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Brynna McQuillen has also registered two top-10 finishes in 2024.&nbsp;NU will kick off the postseason with the Big Ten Championships on Friday, Nov. 1 in Savoy, Ill. The women’s 6k will start at 10:35 a.m. (CT), while the men’s 8k will start at 11:35 a.m. (CT).&nbsp;USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Top 10

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska women’s cross country team jumped to No. 6 in the USTFCCCA Midwest Region Rankings on Monday. The Huskers moved up five spots after being ranked No. 11 last week.Over the course of the 2024 season, the women have finished in first place at two meets – the Augustana Twilight and Greeno/Dirksen Invitational – and third at the Bill Dellinger Invitational.At the Bill Dellinger Invitational on Oct. 11, every women’s team member set either a personal best or season high in the 6k.&nbsp;Berlyn Schutz has led the team, finishing first at the Augustana Twilight, 10th at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and fourth at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Schutz was recognized as the Big Ten Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after claiming her individual title at the Augustana Twilight. Ali Bainbridge posted a second-place finish at the Greeno/Dirksen Invitational and a seventh-place finish at the Bill Dellinger Invitational. Brynna McQuillen has also registered two top-10 finishes in 2024.&nbsp;NU will kick off the postseason with the Big Ten Championships on Friday, Nov. 1 in Savoy, Ill. The women’s 6k will start at 10:35 a.m. (CT), while the men’s 8k will start at 11:35 a.m. (CT).&nbsp;USTFCCCA Midwest Regional Top 101. Oklahoma State2. Minnesota3. Northwestern4. Iowa State5. Oklahoma6. Nebraska7. Loyola-Chicago8. Bradley9. Missouri10. Tulsa

Husker Women ranked Sixth in Midwest Region

Story by NU Athletic Communication

Lincoln, Neb.&nbsp;- Despite outshooting the Huskies 25-9, the Nebraska soccer team fell 2-0 to Washington at home on Senior Sunday.&nbsp;

Nebraska also held the advantage in corners (7-0), but Washington led in shots on goal (7-5) and saves (7-3), as the Huskers dropped to 5-10-1 (2-7-1 Big Ten) on the season and Washington improved to 9-5-2 (6-4-0 Big Ten).&nbsp;

Nebraska was on the offensive attack early, as Sarah Weber tallied the opening two shots of the game, but it was Washington that recorded the first finish for either team. In the seventh minute, Ioanna Papatheodorou scored off assists from Samiah Shell and Kelsey Branson.

Going into the half, the Huskers held the lead in shots (14-7) and corners (4-0), while the Huskies tallied one more shot on goal (4-3). Individually, Weber led the way for the Huskers with six shots and freshman Reese Snowden added three of her own. Abbey Schwarz, Lauryn Anglim and Gwen Lane each recorded a shot on frame.

In the second half, the Huskers recorded 11 shots, including a few late chances to score, but Washington’s Alex Buck stretched the Huskie lead to 2-0 after a turnover in the Husker backfield in the 68th minute.&nbsp;

Weber’s nine shots on the day brings her career total to 330, just shy of Meghan Anderson in second place in the Husker record books. Overall, 10 Huskers recorded at least one shot, and two Huskers played the complete game, Haley Peterson and Anglim.&nbsp;

The Huskers wrap up regular season play as they welcome Indiana to Hibner Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 27. Action is slated for 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on Big Ten Plus.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationLincoln, Neb.&nbsp;- Despite outshooting the Huskies 25-9, the Nebraska soccer team fell 2-0 to Washington at home on Senior Sunday.&nbsp;Nebraska also held the advantage in corners (7-0), but Washington led in shots on goal (7-5) and saves (7-3), as the Huskers dropped to 5-10-1 (2-7-1 Big Ten) on the season and Washington improved to 9-5-2 (6-4-0 Big Ten).&nbsp;Nebraska was on the offensive attack early, as Sarah Weber tallied the opening two shots of the game, but it was Washington that recorded the first finish for either team. In the seventh minute, Ioanna Papatheodorou scored off assists from Samiah Shell and Kelsey Branson.Going into the half, the Huskers held the lead in shots (14-7) and corners (4-0), while the Huskies tallied one more shot on goal (4-3). Individually, Weber led the way for the Huskers with six shots and freshman Reese Snowden added three of her own. Abbey Schwarz, Lauryn Anglim and Gwen Lane each recorded a shot on frame.In the second half, the Huskers recorded 11 shots, including a few late chances to score, but Washington’s Alex Buck stretched the Huskie lead to 2-0 after a turnover in the Husker backfield in the 68th minute.&nbsp;Weber’s nine shots on the day brings her career total to 330, just shy of Meghan Anderson in second place in the Husker record books. Overall, 10 Huskers recorded at least one shot, and two Huskers played the complete game, Haley Peterson and Anglim.&nbsp;The Huskers wrap up regular season play as they welcome Indiana to Hibner Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 27. Action is slated for 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on Big Ten Plus.

Huskers fall to Washington, 2-0 

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Four interceptions on four consecutive passes for the Eagle defense, including two returned for touchdowns, kickstarted a 24-point third quarter as the Chadron State football team put on a show for its homecoming crowd with a 55-13 win over Fort Lewis at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium in Chadron.

The win propels the Eagles' 2024 record up to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the RMAC. Fort Lewis fell to 1-6 overall and 0-5 in RMAC play. In addition, Chadron State football improved its record on homecoming to 19-5 since the year 2000.

Safeties Dax Yeradi and Tucker Peterson each recorded pick-sixes as the Eagle defense overwhelmed the Grizzlies with four picks and 24 points in the span of five minutes of game time, turning a 24-0 halftime advantage into a 48-3 lead after three quarters.

Peterson also had a second interception, which he returned to the Fort Lewis seven-yard-line to set up a rushing score, while linebacker Xavier Harrell also came away with a pick.

Quarterback DJ Ralph threw for 157 yards while completing 12 of 21 attempts for a touchdown. Ralph also rushed for 44 net yards and a score on the ground, one of four rushing touchdowns for the Eagles on the day.

Jake Marschall had a pair of rushing touchdowns, from eight and three yards out, while freshman running back and Sargent, Nebraska native Quincey Ryker electrified the crowd in the second half with a 72-yard touchdown on his first college carry.

Both teams punted on their first possession of the game, but Chadron State found the end zone on their second. Ralph found Jamahd Monroe twice, once for 23 yards and once on a flea flicker deep down the middle for 42 yards, setting up a Ralph rushing touchdown from four yards out as the home team led 7-0 after one quarter of play.

In the second quarter, a 12-yard Dax Yeradi punt return gave Chadron State possession at the Fort Lewis 24-yard line to start their drive. A Ralph scramble picked up a first down before Jake Marschall punched it in on third-and-goal for an eight-yard touchdown to make it 14-0.

The Eagles' next drive stalled, but Wilson Yee nailed a 55-yard field goal to make it 17-0. The kick was Yee's second-longest of the season behind a 57-yarder he had earlier this year at Colorado Mesa.

Chadron State found paydirt again just before halftime, when Ralph found a wide-open Tommy Thomas in the end zone from eight yards out with 27 seconds left to give the Eagles a 24-0 lead heading into the locker room.

Fort Lewis got on the board early in the second half with a field goal, but midway through the third quarter came the avalanche. Fort Lewis, playing with a rotating cast of quarterbacks due to an injury to season-long start Stone Walker, began to press and Chadron State's ball-hawking secondary made play after play.

Yeradi sniffed out a screen pass, jumping the route and breaking away untouched for a 51-yard interception return TD to make it 31-3. It was Yeradi's third interception of the season, tying him for second in the RMAC in that category.

On FLC quarterback Jacob Morris's very next pass, Tucker Peterson stepped in front of a crossing route over the middle, catching it at the Skyhawks 45 and running it all the way down to the 7-yard-line before being caught from behind. Chadron State wasted little time cashing in, handing it to Jake Marschall twice, with the sophomore's second carry turning into a 3-yard touchdown run.

Lightning struck again, with Morris's very next pass intercepted by Xavier Harrell at the Fort Lewis 31. The Skyhawks defense held, with Yee kicking a 37-yard field goal to make it 41-3.

It seemed as though Petersen's opportunity for a pick-six had come and gone after being tackled in the red zone just four minutes before, but he would have a chance at redemption. Fort Lewis changed quarterbacks, but couldn't change the outcome, as Sam Jones's first pass found the arms of Peterson. This time, the sophomore safety would not be caught, running it back 30 yards for another Chadron State TD to make it 48-3.

Turnovers were a theme of the game. In addition to FLC's four interceptions, both teams lost one fumble each. Chadron State fumbled two more times in the fourth quarter, but were fortunate to recover both to keep the Eagles at just one turnover on the day.

Chadron State was able to empty the bench for much of the fourth quarter. Quarterbacks Miguel Larios and Kasey Jones saw garbage time action, with Jones making his collegiate debut.

Quincey Ryker, a true freshman running back out of Sargent, had a dream start to his college career with a 72-yard touchdown on his first carry to cap CSC's scoring, breaking one tackle and racing down the near sideline. Ryker finished with two carries for 80 yards.

Jamahd Monroe was CSC's leading receiver with four catches for 85 yards. Tommy Thomas also had four catches for 31 yards and a touchdown. Jake Marschall finished with 87 net rushing yards and two TD's on the ground.

Defensively, Reed Henkel led the Eagles with eight tackles while Liam Blaser had seven. Linebacker Logan O'Brien had a sack and 3.5 tackles for loss.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Four interceptions on four consecutive passes for the Eagle defense, including two returned for touchdowns, kickstarted a 24-point third quarter as the Chadron State football team put on a show for its homecoming crowd with a 55-13 win over Fort Lewis at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium in Chadron.The win propels the Eagles' 2024 record up to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the RMAC. Fort Lewis fell to 1-6 overall and 0-5 in RMAC play. In addition, Chadron State football improved its record on homecoming to 19-5 since the year 2000.Safeties Dax Yeradi and Tucker Peterson each recorded pick-sixes as the Eagle defense overwhelmed the Grizzlies with four picks and 24 points in the span of five minutes of game time, turning a 24-0 halftime advantage into a 48-3 lead after three quarters.Peterson also had a second interception, which he returned to the Fort Lewis seven-yard-line to set up a rushing score, while linebacker Xavier Harrell also came away with a pick.Quarterback DJ Ralph threw for 157 yards while completing 12 of 21 attempts for a touchdown. Ralph also rushed for 44 net yards and a score on the ground, one of four rushing touchdowns for the Eagles on the day.Jake Marschall had a pair of rushing touchdowns, from eight and three yards out, while freshman running back and Sargent, Nebraska native Quincey Ryker electrified the crowd in the second half with a 72-yard touchdown on his first college carry.Both teams punted on their first possession of the game, but Chadron State found the end zone on their second. Ralph found Jamahd Monroe twice, once for 23 yards and once on a flea flicker deep down the middle for 42 yards, setting up a Ralph rushing touchdown from four yards out as the home team led 7-0 after one quarter of play.In the second quarter, a 12-yard Dax Yeradi punt return gave Chadron State possession at the Fort Lewis 24-yard line to start their drive. A Ralph scramble picked up a first down before Jake Marschall punched it in on third-and-goal for an eight-yard touchdown to make it 14-0.The Eagles' next drive stalled, but Wilson Yee nailed a 55-yard field goal to make it 17-0. The kick was Yee's second-longest of the season behind a 57-yarder he had earlier this year at Colorado Mesa.Chadron State found paydirt again just before halftime, when Ralph found a wide-open Tommy Thomas in the end zone from eight yards out with 27 seconds left to give the Eagles a 24-0 lead heading into the locker room.Fort Lewis got on the board early in the second half with a field goal, but midway through the third quarter came the avalanche. Fort Lewis, playing with a rotating cast of quarterbacks due to an injury to season-long start Stone Walker, began to press and Chadron State's ball-hawking secondary made play after play.Yeradi sniffed out a screen pass, jumping the route and breaking away untouched for a 51-yard interception return TD to make it 31-3. It was Yeradi's third interception of the season, tying him for second in the RMAC in that category.On FLC quarterback Jacob Morris's very next pass, Tucker Peterson stepped in front of a crossing route over the middle, catching it at the Skyhawks 45 and running it all the way down to the 7-yard-line before being caught from behind. Chadron State wasted little time cashing in, handing it to Jake Marschall twice, with the sophomore's second carry turning into a 3-yard touchdown run.Lightning struck again, with Morris's very next pass intercepted by Xavier Harrell at the Fort Lewis 31. The Skyhawks defense held, with Yee kicking a 37-yard field goal to make it 41-3.It seemed as though Petersen's opportunity for a pick-six had come and gone after being tackled in the red zone just four minutes before, but he would have a chance at redemption. Fort Lewis changed quarterbacks, but couldn't change the outcome, as Sam Jones's first pass found the arms of Peterson. This time, the sophomore safety would not be caught, running it back 30 yards for another Chadron State TD to make it 48-3.Turnovers were a theme of the game. In addition to FLC's four interceptions, both teams lost one fumble each. Chadron State fumbled two more times in the fourth quarter, but were fortunate to recover both to keep the Eagles at just one turnover on the day.Chadron State was able to empty the bench for much of the fourth quarter. Quarterbacks Miguel Larios and Kasey Jones saw garbage time action, with Jones making his collegiate debut.Quincey Ryker, a true freshman running back out of Sargent, had a dream start to his college career with a 72-yard touchdown on his first carry to cap CSC's scoring, breaking one tackle and racing down the near sideline. Ryker finished with two carries for 80 yards.Jamahd Monroe was CSC's leading receiver with four catches for 85 yards. Tommy Thomas also had four catches for 31 yards and a touchdown. Jake Marschall finished with 87 net rushing yards and two TD's on the ground.Defensively, Reed Henkel led the Eagles with eight tackles while Liam Blaser had seven. Linebacker Logan O'Brien had a sack and 3.5 tackles for loss.

CSC routs Skyhawks on Homecoming, 55-13

🏈 Week 8 Nebraska High School Football Kickoff Times

Garden County at Banner County - BC FORFEIT

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting🏈 Week 8 Nebraska High School Football Kickoff TimesThursday, October 17Garden County at Banner County - BC FORFEITPotter-Dix 76, Creek Valley 26Mullen 84,&nbsp;Bayard 12Leyton 46, South Platte 38Friday, October 18Gering 23,&nbsp;Chadron 20Sidney 48,&nbsp;Alliance 14Scottsbluff 20,&nbsp;McCook 14Mitchell 22,&nbsp;Amherst 13Valentine 36 Gordon/Rushville 22Morrill 46 Kimball 0Perkins County 68,&nbsp;Hemingford 20Bridgeport 43,&nbsp;Sutherland 0 Arthur County 56,&nbsp;Crawford 6 Hay Springs 69,&nbsp;Minatare 0 Sandhills/Thedford 76,&nbsp;Hyannis 14Sioux County 60,&nbsp;Cody-Kilgore 42

🏈 UPDATE: Week 8 Nebraska High School Football Scoreboard

Alliance High School will send two to the 2024 NSAA Cross County State Championships in Kearney. Trevor Zurn and&nbsp;Asher Saka have qualified for the state meet. Zurn placed 3rd and Saka placed 11th. Both runners will run on Friday, Oct. 25th at the Kearney County Club. The Class B race will begin around 11:00am (MT)/12:00pm (CT).

Panhandle PostAlliance High School will send two to the 2024 NSAA Cross County State Championships in Kearney. Trevor Zurn and&nbsp;Asher Saka have qualified for the state meet. Zurn placed 3rd and Saka placed 11th. Both runners will run on Friday, Oct. 25th at the Kearney County Club. The Class B race will begin around 11:00am (MT)/12:00pm (CT).

Alliance High Trevor Zurn and Asher Saka quailify for the 2024 NSAA Cross County Championships in Kearney

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, set their sights on the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation Draft&nbsp;which is to be held on Monday, November 25 starting at 11 a.m. CDT.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The PVF Draft will take place over five rounds with each team having one selection per round. However, the Supernovas are one of only two teams to have more than five selections as Omaha acquired San Diego’s second round pick last year in exchange for outside hitter Lindsey Vander Weide.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Supernovas will have four picks in the top 20 starting with the final pick of the first round at No. 8 overall. Omaha will follow up with two picks in the second round at No. 10 and No. 15 overall. The Supernovas will select third in the third round at No. 19, sixth in round four at No. 30 and fifth in round five at No. 37.&nbsp;

“The coaches and league officials thought it was important for us to hold the draft prior to the start of training camp,” noted&nbsp;Laura “Bird” Kuhn,&nbsp;head coach of the 2024 PVF Champion Omaha Supernovas. “The timing of our draft will allow college draftees the ability to focus their attention on the postseason, as well as potentially attend training camp and be positioned for success when they complete their collegiate season.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

PVF’s eighth and newest franchise, the Indy Ignite, was awarded the No. 1 overall pick before a lottery determined picks two through four. The remainder of the first round was set based on the 2024 postseason finish, which was won by the Supernovas in a straight-set sweep over the Grand Rapids Rise on May 18, 2024, at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A separate lottery was used for every round two through five to set the draft order, which was held on October 15. The Supernovas, along with each team, will draft from local markets with real-time updates, plus video highlights of picks available after the draft’s conclusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Omaha aims to build on its rookie development from 2024, which led to the return of one of its own draft picks, middle blocker&nbsp;Sophie Davis, who was selected in the fourth round of last year’s inaugural draft. Building on another successful rookie development story for the Supernovas,&nbsp;Paige Romine-Briggs&nbsp;will continue her professional volleyball career in Grand Rapids, following her championship-winning season with Omaha in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Championship this past May.&nbsp;

Stay tuned for more details on Draft Day, including information about a special Draft Party with coaches and players on the evening of Nov. 25.&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9W_Q83QCvoHzVaDr4ey004DhvixkNaJNBq0SaswW5a-zCoZjv5wW4p4o9PtvkK2u18b1Nmoyv_6Uz_DIEmzSixQ7ydGNOFiuDhDLST58loV8xMUvLfyuVC-DHwcUuN3KYqBL7jNicITd9&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">link</a>.&nbsp;&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9WwsiBR2yZHefP75q5PNEIwW9hd9rwE6OhcC2h5uEpLhBElgPVvMSMpMhSEz6l_mrb_FTD0rI3SiNiPnKtVRgoDEqCtTz0ig1Ob94nf2I0io0ZJ_7s4DGka8=&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">Supernovas Ticket FAQ page</a>&nbsp;or by calling 402-502-5268.&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9W_JfIRC72EpEVDgFav-jwVa4M9WexMPb1mjyHl_mvgIMzTWsHrQhHc48O-N1WTA1tPRiQ8gavpc7E3yctiWohjdD7_eOIz2XWGsbWX838A7zV3IYO4rfc7hsQ247XlEqvt7IktHH75Gf&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">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 entrepreneurs Danny White and Chris Erickson, Co-Founders 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;

Geoff ExstromOmaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, set their sights on the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation Draft&nbsp;which is to be held on Monday, November 25 starting at 11 a.m. CDT.&nbsp;&nbsp;The PVF Draft will take place over five rounds with each team having one selection per round. However, the Supernovas are one of only two teams to have more than five selections as Omaha acquired San Diego’s second round pick last year in exchange for outside hitter Lindsey Vander Weide.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Supernovas will have four picks in the top 20 starting with the final pick of the first round at No. 8 overall. Omaha will follow up with two picks in the second round at No. 10 and No. 15 overall. The Supernovas will select third in the third round at No. 19, sixth in round four at No. 30 and fifth in round five at No. 37.&nbsp;“The coaches and league officials thought it was important for us to hold the draft prior to the start of training camp,” noted&nbsp;Laura “Bird” Kuhn,&nbsp;head coach of the 2024 PVF Champion Omaha Supernovas. “The timing of our draft will allow college draftees the ability to focus their attention on the postseason, as well as potentially attend training camp and be positioned for success when they complete their collegiate season.”&nbsp;&nbsp;PVF’s eighth and newest franchise, the Indy Ignite, was awarded the No. 1 overall pick before a lottery determined picks two through four. The remainder of the first round was set based on the 2024 postseason finish, which was won by the Supernovas in a straight-set sweep over the Grand Rapids Rise on May 18, 2024, at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;A separate lottery was used for every round two through five to set the draft order, which was held on October 15. The Supernovas, along with each team, will draft from local markets with real-time updates, plus video highlights of picks available after the draft’s conclusion.&nbsp;&nbsp;A round-by-round draft order can be found&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9W1k_1G4eODKOtul6dPIBVJg1cLfQZxMjhPdeALRrF2Hws13hMAS35G_Ouhm1UO1sbV6nr2UOAG_j3h1jN4uR8zrRLZPQ83R24WDkFC2HQsORo3EmR9dD7ELYCQZQGhx_G8-cVH2C0YsJov1Fy0GRYrAFJakiqmBq6wKIs5GfdqIhweY3GxKFyByNLL0SQvHwM3yVW6B2Twl7jKsZDS8UpQbzHVO8u5mS86wiuNDwOooHCPFqc0QE5jnov4fonpKJ8pTnGfQZ1EftX6RI3JfkVNU9C-juBsfYqq-t8kYWGq__bZ-PZJSNKEL79DGOfbDcQLNqIcAKExmZsTF8dTKaA5lwBfe3cOxCOXgH7PdIG_GWcN2jRk32ixCTSi0RSVVMorkvbIRXzbr84IYFPhHoNT0=&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Omaha aims to build on its rookie development from 2024, which led to the return of one of its own draft picks, middle blocker&nbsp;Sophie Davis, who was selected in the fourth round of last year’s inaugural draft. Building on another successful rookie development story for the Supernovas,&nbsp;Paige Romine-Briggs&nbsp;will continue her professional volleyball career in Grand Rapids, following her championship-winning season with Omaha in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Championship this past May.&nbsp;Stay tuned for more details on Draft Day, including information about a special Draft Party with coaches and players on the evening of Nov. 25.&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9W_Q83QCvoHzVaDr4ey004DhvixkNaJNBq0SaswW5a-zCoZjv5wW4p4o9PtvkK2u18b1Nmoyv_6Uz_DIEmzSixQ7ydGNOFiuDhDLST58loV8xMUvLfyuVC-DHwcUuN3KYqBL7jNicITd9&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">link</a>.&nbsp;&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9WwsiBR2yZHefP75q5PNEIwW9hd9rwE6OhcC2h5uEpLhBElgPVvMSMpMhSEz6l_mrb_FTD0rI3SiNiPnKtVRgoDEqCtTz0ig1Ob94nf2I0io0ZJ_7s4DGka8=&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">Supernovas Ticket FAQ page</a>&nbsp;or by calling 402-502-5268.&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=001D1hZnEY9ay4u0QN9ckAMBKjtc-zjo6_1_ts0JZHe0FHpyaVRojO9W_JfIRC72EpEVDgFav-jwVa4M9WexMPb1mjyHl_mvgIMzTWsHrQhHc48O-N1WTA1tPRiQ8gavpc7E3yctiWohjdD7_eOIz2XWGsbWX838A7zV3IYO4rfc7hsQ247XlEqvt7IktHH75Gf&amp;c=R15whZaHGFRmtnWfHNSODETVyU5_GvcK0WiXLs0fNHja3TKNyQNWZA==&amp;ch=s0ogpPUtZSqAZkRA3zoU1f0AGp47S0oninGpL6znvFxSmvzPkLXnSg==">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 entrepreneurs Danny White and Chris Erickson, Co-Founders 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;

Supernovas Ready for Pro Volleyball Federation Draft On November 25

A deep dive season preview episode with 1st year CSC men's basketball coach Chris Francis!&nbsp; We cover it all as the season nears!

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🎙PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - MBB HC Chris Francis - October 16,2024

🏐 High School Volleyball Scoreboard - October 15

Alliance def. Mitchell, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18 (2-1)

Arthur County def. South Platte, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18 (2-1)

Chadron def. Sidney, 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18 (3-1)

Garden County def. Potter-Dix, 25-17, 25-15 (2-0)

Garden County def. Wallace, 22-25, 25-19, 25-12 (2-1)

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 </figure>🏐 High School Volleyball Scoreboard - October 15Alliance def. Mitchell, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18 (2-1)Arthur County def. South Platte, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18 (2-1)Chadron def. Sidney, 23-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-18 (3-1)Garden County def. Potter-Dix, 25-17, 25-15 (2-0)Garden County def. Wallace, 22-25, 25-19, 25-12 (2-1)Gering def. Gordon-Rushville, 25-17, 25-11, 25-15 (3-0)Hay Springs def. Banner County, 25-10, 25-8 (2-0)Hemingford def. Bayard, 25-13, 28-26, 25-27, 25-22 (3-1)Hyannis def. Arthur County, 25-19, 25-13 (2-0)Hyannis def. South Platte, 22-25, 25-23, 25-19 (2-1)Morrill def. Banner County, 25-5, 25-12 (2-0)Morrill def. Hay Springs, 25-20, 28-26 (2-0)Paxton def. Kimball, 25-12, 25-10, 25-20 (3-0)Scottsbluff def. Alliance, 18-25, 25-10, 25-16 (2-1)Scottsbluff def. Mitchell, 25-9, 25-23Wallace def. Potter-Dix, 25-19, 25-21 (2-0) (2-0)