Kearney, Neb.&nbsp;(Sep. 5, 2024)&nbsp;—Nebraska NetFest is set to deliver a thrilling weekend of pickleball and volleyball action on October 12-13, 2024.&nbsp;This event brings together athletes from across the state to compete in both sports, fostering a sense of community and healthy competition.

The Buffalo County Fairgrounds will host NetFest Volleyball for 3rd-8th Grade teams, with 3rd-6th graders playing Saturday, Oct. 12 and 7th-8th grade divisions playing Sunday, Oct. 13.&nbsp;Teams are encouraged to register early before the price increases on Sep. 10. The final registration deadline is Oct. 4.

NetFest Pickleball for ages 16 and up will be held at Horizon and Sunrise Middle Schools.&nbsp;Registration closes at the end of the day Friday, Sep. 27 for NetFest Pickleball, and officials expect more than 100 players will participate.

Those interested, can register and find information under the events tab at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wA9zbAzvEOikTdn_xnlZg2WZqiSR9eV6IYp9cYMgC-_FXmc1C7gcdJhonXjaojgJB_AgkzYhrZRUkL9IcpUH11XTxfARhaDdu7gY9AJZK_gZB80C8s_Zemp72Ok_Kgl__1gL5kTtNNsT_KiStD0YLook1Ux33-pdwBSZELmzck4=&amp;c=YoB8NWz9G_AhArDPNa9cxuvGSMT3TvEiFNgNkh0v1q_kipBnqTLRPg==&amp;ch=uyYFyPHtQBvaojvUG60pGYJAiv6cJeW-3os9p_L2BPUEkSZYM1TwlQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

Presenting Partner for Nebraska NetFest is&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wA9zbAzvEOikTdn_xnlZg2WZqiSR9eV6IYp9cYMgC-_FXmc1C7gcdNWKpyiR9vuO0NzfDtpSgbKa8qeruNNUDo5Hptme0cbH6QhcRshbSMS9J_dAi0eEXq1PVpg8gbDGngkm5fdQ7uCEeYHujJXvBg==&amp;c=YoB8NWz9G_AhArDPNa9cxuvGSMT3TvEiFNgNkh0v1q_kipBnqTLRPg==&amp;ch=uyYFyPHtQBvaojvUG60pGYJAiv6cJeW-3os9p_L2BPUEkSZYM1TwlQ==" target="_blank">Visit Kearney</a>.&nbsp;Community partners assisting in the events include Nebraska Volleyball Academy, USA Volleyball, Kearney Parks &amp; Recreation, Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney Public Schools, Younes Hospitality, AKRS Equipment, Angus Burgers &amp; Shakes, Black Hills Energy,&nbsp;Edgewater Insurance, NDOT Highway Safety Office, &amp; MCL Construction.

Nebraska NetFest is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council, a 501 c 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality sports competition and promote healthy-lifestyles for Nebraskans of all ages and abilities.&nbsp;Platinum partners include Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, the Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.

Nebraska Sports CouncilKearney, Neb.&nbsp;(Sep. 5, 2024)&nbsp;—Nebraska NetFest is set to deliver a thrilling weekend of pickleball and volleyball action on October 12-13, 2024.&nbsp;This event brings together athletes from across the state to compete in both sports, fostering a sense of community and healthy competition.The Buffalo County Fairgrounds will host NetFest Volleyball for 3rd-8th Grade teams, with 3rd-6th graders playing Saturday, Oct. 12 and 7th-8th grade divisions playing Sunday, Oct. 13.&nbsp;Teams are encouraged to register early before the price increases on Sep. 10. The final registration deadline is Oct. 4.NetFest Pickleball for ages 16 and up will be held at Horizon and Sunrise Middle Schools.&nbsp;Registration closes at the end of the day Friday, Sep. 27 for NetFest Pickleball, and officials expect more than 100 players will participate.Those interested, can register and find information under the events tab at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wA9zbAzvEOikTdn_xnlZg2WZqiSR9eV6IYp9cYMgC-_FXmc1C7gcdJhonXjaojgJB_AgkzYhrZRUkL9IcpUH11XTxfARhaDdu7gY9AJZK_gZB80C8s_Zemp72Ok_Kgl__1gL5kTtNNsT_KiStD0YLook1Ux33-pdwBSZELmzck4=&amp;c=YoB8NWz9G_AhArDPNa9cxuvGSMT3TvEiFNgNkh0v1q_kipBnqTLRPg==&amp;ch=uyYFyPHtQBvaojvUG60pGYJAiv6cJeW-3os9p_L2BPUEkSZYM1TwlQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.Presenting Partner for Nebraska NetFest is&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wA9zbAzvEOikTdn_xnlZg2WZqiSR9eV6IYp9cYMgC-_FXmc1C7gcdNWKpyiR9vuO0NzfDtpSgbKa8qeruNNUDo5Hptme0cbH6QhcRshbSMS9J_dAi0eEXq1PVpg8gbDGngkm5fdQ7uCEeYHujJXvBg==&amp;c=YoB8NWz9G_AhArDPNa9cxuvGSMT3TvEiFNgNkh0v1q_kipBnqTLRPg==&amp;ch=uyYFyPHtQBvaojvUG60pGYJAiv6cJeW-3os9p_L2BPUEkSZYM1TwlQ==" target="_blank">Visit Kearney</a>.&nbsp;Community partners assisting in the events include Nebraska Volleyball Academy, USA Volleyball, Kearney Parks &amp; Recreation, Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney Public Schools, Younes Hospitality, AKRS Equipment, Angus Burgers &amp; Shakes, Black Hills Energy,&nbsp;Edgewater Insurance, NDOT Highway Safety Office, &amp; MCL Construction.Nebraska NetFest is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council, a 501 c 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality sports competition and promote healthy-lifestyles for Nebraskans of all ages and abilities.&nbsp;Platinum partners include Farmers Mutual of Nebraska, the Nebraska Medical Association, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.

Nebraska NetFest Set For October 12-13 In Kearney

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🎙 CSC Sports Journal - 9/5/24 - Volleyball Season Preview

LINCOLN, Neb. (September 3, 2024) –&nbsp;The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that registration is open for the 2024 Heartland Havoc&nbsp;wrestling&nbsp;tournament, set to take place November 9-10, 2024, at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. For more information and to register, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLlucOWDyc330u0aNpGb7OEsAnFJQNWXaNb81U3rPoVahEw_CkDuXNPPe315IfULwypjCAvlJgkdw7QKUIlXLi6G1nu3zb6qGzl9z8lt6leXxyC693Z5j2xn25ssKoRgW7Th0UYjiYHA7IpFZLIenW6pD5UugqMlah5CiJldTsw0cLX7UnTGaf6mx-rPUBHNi7IPer5K36D4hJKTf4Pr6Sq3A2dvn08-sSeVbGChH2faXuBwKcibJpQi_t6VPUMmF6QAk0ve5xOSInsRvIV30PPwGL4fIhhLyR5sL0KL9JJKV_Bwz5KSLaPUTtDNUbmKl7nDDZJBW9IKJfqDpqUqHedMMmBQtJNEDm6Bz_4URhc40kHwrLRbxp3NiGPKxxc3I-45EIP3jSUVoVIxVOSy7R5I=&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

The&nbsp;event&nbsp;offers&nbsp;competition in&nbsp;individual&nbsp;events on Saturday, Nov. 9 and a&nbsp;dual competition&nbsp;on Sunday, Nov. 10, for pre-K through 12th&nbsp;grade wrestlers.

Early registration is encouraged as spots are expected to fill quickly, with the tournament limited to the first 600 wrestlers. The&nbsp;individual&nbsp;registration deadline is Thursday, Nov.&nbsp;7. Duals teams must be registered by&nbsp;Nov. 1.

"We are thrilled to bring together wrestlers from across the region for the Heartland Havoc," said Dave Mlnarik, President of the Nebraska Sports Council. "The Havoc&nbsp;is a great&nbsp;pre-winter&nbsp;tune-up and&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;for high schoolers as well as junior wrestlers."

Questions pertaining to&nbsp;satellite weigh-ins and registration&nbsp;may be emailed to&nbsp;Tournament&nbsp;Director David Charroin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csgwrestling@gmail.com" target="_blank">csgwrestling@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;Those needing&nbsp;to speak with David,&nbsp;are asked to&nbsp;include&nbsp;their&nbsp;phone number in the email.

For updates on the event, LIKE&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLrnaZJs2mO-ITqhkF2HK9MbEYmVFlTe41Ssf4YeAp1GgjUfPSD6sqfxLDWg5fksMBaGmLrSgQi0Yn5fMJj1D1Qg_bo7v5TMIurWtlzifVra-a4WV13wNxi1dDXnJ-ah4CA==&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">Heartland Havoc Wrestling</a>&nbsp;on Facebook, follow&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLlucOWDyc330NR0iM5udkqci1ySpZ7kbTlQrkQeqrlD64BtEmtI7lcofcleTzJeEV772IZswTDuyZMdjMd3JURnLfjot13zDqOhEbOK-M33s&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">@NESportsCouncil</a>&nbsp;on X, and&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLozlO7X6P_GHNbh5jIW7YBqupA1FDuKaWyoUXuHs9VIIXnhxY3b4x90CPo51OpfuhFYAVzJAdD51CvmU5bt8oKTjJyGRatjT_fEuTcL-9QXXlD1u3l4uJd1wYOd7my3yTg==&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">@nesportscouncil</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.

Heartland Havoc, presented by&nbsp;IMT Insurance,&nbsp;is an event of the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Contributing&nbsp;sponsors&nbsp;include:&nbsp;Sandhills Global Event Center, Trophies Plus, and DigitalSky.

Nebraska Sports CouncilLINCOLN, Neb. (September 3, 2024) –&nbsp;The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that registration is open for the 2024 Heartland Havoc&nbsp;wrestling&nbsp;tournament, set to take place November 9-10, 2024, at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln. For more information and to register, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLlucOWDyc330u0aNpGb7OEsAnFJQNWXaNb81U3rPoVahEw_CkDuXNPPe315IfULwypjCAvlJgkdw7QKUIlXLi6G1nu3zb6qGzl9z8lt6leXxyC693Z5j2xn25ssKoRgW7Th0UYjiYHA7IpFZLIenW6pD5UugqMlah5CiJldTsw0cLX7UnTGaf6mx-rPUBHNi7IPer5K36D4hJKTf4Pr6Sq3A2dvn08-sSeVbGChH2faXuBwKcibJpQi_t6VPUMmF6QAk0ve5xOSInsRvIV30PPwGL4fIhhLyR5sL0KL9JJKV_Bwz5KSLaPUTtDNUbmKl7nDDZJBW9IKJfqDpqUqHedMMmBQtJNEDm6Bz_4URhc40kHwrLRbxp3NiGPKxxc3I-45EIP3jSUVoVIxVOSy7R5I=&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.The&nbsp;event&nbsp;offers&nbsp;competition in&nbsp;individual&nbsp;events on Saturday, Nov. 9 and a&nbsp;dual competition&nbsp;on Sunday, Nov. 10, for pre-K through 12th&nbsp;grade wrestlers.Early registration is encouraged as spots are expected to fill quickly, with the tournament limited to the first 600 wrestlers. The&nbsp;individual&nbsp;registration deadline is Thursday, Nov.&nbsp;7. Duals teams must be registered by&nbsp;Nov. 1."We are thrilled to bring together wrestlers from across the region for the Heartland Havoc," said Dave Mlnarik, President of the Nebraska Sports Council. "The Havoc&nbsp;is a great&nbsp;pre-winter&nbsp;tune-up and&nbsp;showcase&nbsp;for high schoolers as well as junior wrestlers."Questions pertaining to&nbsp;satellite weigh-ins and registration&nbsp;may be emailed to&nbsp;Tournament&nbsp;Director David Charroin at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:csgwrestling@gmail.com" target="_blank">csgwrestling@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;Those needing&nbsp;to speak with David,&nbsp;are asked to&nbsp;include&nbsp;their&nbsp;phone number in the email.For updates on the event, LIKE&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLrnaZJs2mO-ITqhkF2HK9MbEYmVFlTe41Ssf4YeAp1GgjUfPSD6sqfxLDWg5fksMBaGmLrSgQi0Yn5fMJj1D1Qg_bo7v5TMIurWtlzifVra-a4WV13wNxi1dDXnJ-ah4CA==&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">Heartland Havoc Wrestling</a>&nbsp;on Facebook, follow&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLlucOWDyc330NR0iM5udkqci1ySpZ7kbTlQrkQeqrlD64BtEmtI7lcofcleTzJeEV772IZswTDuyZMdjMd3JURnLfjot13zDqOhEbOK-M33s&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">@NESportsCouncil</a>&nbsp;on X, and&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DBIJlSt617vO5hA_JCvIbBOyrJ8UPLFcRLNA3lWLuNIJhtmuUkMQLozlO7X6P_GHNbh5jIW7YBqupA1FDuKaWyoUXuHs9VIIXnhxY3b4x90CPo51OpfuhFYAVzJAdD51CvmU5bt8oKTjJyGRatjT_fEuTcL-9QXXlD1u3l4uJd1wYOd7my3yTg==&amp;c=abjp4_c4HmbZ3vVwafzqLWnVbzMnLJ8YddHQrwen9Rec-Es7GeF-rA==&amp;ch=be8tn8lo8FRQ6eGbGVSMJt3FiDJ5RF98TaJ2XXD86PT7JEntDOZaQw==" target="_blank">@nesportscouncil</a>&nbsp;on Instagram.Heartland Havoc, presented by&nbsp;IMT Insurance,&nbsp;is an event of the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Contributing&nbsp;sponsors&nbsp;include:&nbsp;Sandhills Global Event Center, Trophies Plus, and DigitalSky.

Registration Now Open for Heartland Havoc Wrestling Tournament

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

DALLAS - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team fell 25-23, 25-21, 25-18 at SMU on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 6,773 at Moody Coliseum.&nbsp;

The Huskers (3-1) committed 11 service errors and had just one ace, while SMU (2-1) aced Nebraska seven times and committed 10 service errors.&nbsp;

SMU outhit the Big Red .242 to .171, and had the edge in kills (39-36), blocks (10-9) and digs (43-36).&nbsp;

Merritt Beason had nine kills for NU. Andi Jackson had eight kills and hit .667 with six blocks. Harper Murray had six kills, and Rebekah Allick and Lindsay Krause each had five.&nbsp;

Bergen Reilly had 31 assists and 11 digs.&nbsp;

Naya Shime and Maya Tabron led the Mustangs with nine kills each.&nbsp;

The loss was Nebraska's first to an unranked team since 2017.&nbsp;

Set 1: The Huskers had seven kills in their first 13 attacks, but three service errors allowed the score to be tied at 9-9. The Mustangs went up 11-10, but kills by Beason and Murray put NU on top, 12-11. A block by Jackson and Murray and an SMU hitting error made it 15-12, and Beason terminated from the back row for a 16-12 Husker lead after a 4-0 run. Jackson added another kill and a block with Landfair for an 18-13 lead. Jackson then put down her fifth kill before serving her first career ace to make it 20-15. Nebraska led 21-16, but SMU went on a 6-0 run to go up 22-21. Lindsay Krause subbed in and immediatley terminated to tie the score at 22-22, but NU's fourth service error put SMU back on top. Allick and Beason then combined for a block to tie it again, 23-23, but back-to-back SMU kills gave the Mustangs a 25-23 win.&nbsp;

Set 2: SMU jumped in front to a 7-4 lead, but a Krause kill sparked a 3-0 Husker run. But SMU responded with a 4-0 run - including two aces - to go up 13-8. NU cut it to one at 19-18, but two more service errors helped the Mustangs go up 22-19, and SMU won 25-21 to take a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;

Set 3: NU separated from an 8-8 tie with kills by Allick and Murray and a block by Murray and Jackson for an 11-8 lead, but SMU came right back to tie it 11-11. Nebraska led 14-13 when SMU ripped off five points in a row to go ahead 18-14. SMU increased the lead to 23-15 after a 5-0 run and won the set and match, 25-18.

Up Next: The Husker Invitational will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center this Thursday-Saturday. The schedule is as follows:

2 p.m. - Nebraska vs. Montana State (NPM/B1G+)

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;DALLAS - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team fell 25-23, 25-21, 25-18 at SMU on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 6,773 at Moody Coliseum.&nbsp;The Huskers (3-1) committed 11 service errors and had just one ace, while SMU (2-1) aced Nebraska seven times and committed 10 service errors.&nbsp;SMU outhit the Big Red .242 to .171, and had the edge in kills (39-36), blocks (10-9) and digs (43-36).&nbsp;Merritt Beason had nine kills for NU. Andi Jackson had eight kills and hit .667 with six blocks. Harper Murray had six kills, and Rebekah Allick and Lindsay Krause each had five.&nbsp;Bergen Reilly had 31 assists and 11 digs.&nbsp;Naya Shime and Maya Tabron led the Mustangs with nine kills each.&nbsp;The loss was Nebraska's first to an unranked team since 2017.&nbsp;Set 1: The Huskers had seven kills in their first 13 attacks, but three service errors allowed the score to be tied at 9-9. The Mustangs went up 11-10, but kills by Beason and Murray put NU on top, 12-11. A block by Jackson and Murray and an SMU hitting error made it 15-12, and Beason terminated from the back row for a 16-12 Husker lead after a 4-0 run. Jackson added another kill and a block with Landfair for an 18-13 lead. Jackson then put down her fifth kill before serving her first career ace to make it 20-15. Nebraska led 21-16, but SMU went on a 6-0 run to go up 22-21. Lindsay Krause subbed in and immediatley terminated to tie the score at 22-22, but NU's fourth service error put SMU back on top. Allick and Beason then combined for a block to tie it again, 23-23, but back-to-back SMU kills gave the Mustangs a 25-23 win.&nbsp;Set 2: SMU jumped in front to a 7-4 lead, but a Krause kill sparked a 3-0 Husker run. But SMU responded with a 4-0 run - including two aces - to go up 13-8. NU cut it to one at 19-18, but two more service errors helped the Mustangs go up 22-19, and SMU won 25-21 to take a 2-0 lead.&nbsp;Set 3: NU separated from an 8-8 tie with kills by Allick and Murray and a block by Murray and Jackson for an 11-8 lead, but SMU came right back to tie it 11-11. Nebraska led 14-13 when SMU ripped off five points in a row to go ahead 18-14. SMU increased the lead to 23-15 after a 5-0 run and won the set and match, 25-18.Up Next: The Husker Invitational will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center this Thursday-Saturday. The schedule is as follows:Thursday3:30 p.m. - Montana State vs. Denver6 p.m. - Nebraska vs. The Citadel (B1G+)Friday10 a.m. - The Citadel vs. Montana State4 p.m. - Denver vs. The CitadelSaturday2 p.m. - Nebraska vs. Montana State (NPM/B1G+)

Huskers fall at SMU

By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting 🏐 Western Nebraska Prep Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/3/24

Alliance def. Rapid City Christian, SD, 25-15, 25-11, 25-19 (3-0)

Bayard def. Creek Valley, 28-26, 25-18 (2-0)

Brady def. South Platte, 25-15, 25-9 (2-0)

Bridgeport def. Mitchell, 25-17, 24-26, 25-23 (2-1)

Bridgeport def. Gordon-Rushville, 25-17, 24-26, 25-23 (2-1)

Chadron def. Scottsbluff, 25-18, 25-22, 19-25, 20-25, 15-13 (3-2)

Creek Valley def. Sioux County, 28-26, 26-24 (2-0)

Garden County def. Hay Springs, 25-19, 25-12 (2-0)

Gordon-Rushville def. Mitchell, 25-17, 25-17 (2-0)

Hay Springs def. Banner County, 25-9, 25-9 (2-0)

Gering def. Morrill, 25-10, 25-7, 25-18 (3-0)

Leyton def. Kimball, 25-13, 25-5, 25-14 (3-0)

Perkins County def. South Platte, 25-21, 25-11 (2-0)

Potter-Dix def. Peetz, CO, 25-21, 25-22, 25-19 (3-0)

Sidney def. Yuma, CO, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 25-18 (3-1)

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🏐 Western Nebraska Prep Volleyball Scoreboard - Tuesday, 9/3/24

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🎙 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - September 3, 2024

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Former Nebraska basketball standout Keisei Tominaga will make his professional debut this week, as he competes for G League United in a pair of events this month.

G League United, a select squad of current and future G League stars, will host BC Mega MIS, a premier Serbian team known for developing elite NBA talent like three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and NBA centers Ivica Zubac and Boban Marjanović, in the NBA G League Fall Invitational. The games are Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. central.&nbsp; The team will also compete in the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore from Sept. 12-15.&nbsp;

The games mark the third NBA G League Fall Invitational, which tipped off in 2022 with a pair of games featuring Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 against NBA G League Ignite.

Tominaga is the only rookie on the 12-member squad and comes off playing for Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics.&nbsp; Tominaga, who recently signed an Exhibit 10&nbsp;contract with the Indiana Pacers, spent the past three seasons at Nebraska, totaling 1,074 points to rank 30th on Nebraska’s career scoring list while finishing seventh on NU’s career 3-point list with 178. A two-time All-Big Ten honoree, he enjoyed his best season in 2023-24, averaging 15.1 points per game while posting career highs in nearly every offensive category enroute to second-team All-Big Ten honors. His 76 3-pointers in 2023-24 ranked eighth on NU’s single-season chart while he was sixth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game. He had a career-high 31 points at Illinois, one of three career 30-point efforts as a Husker. His efforts helped Nebraska to a 23-11 record in 2023-24, a third-place Big Ten finish and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFormer Nebraska basketball standout Keisei Tominaga will make his professional debut this week, as he competes for G League United in a pair of events this month.<figure>
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 </figure>G League United, a select squad of current and future G League stars, will host BC Mega MIS, a premier Serbian team known for developing elite NBA talent like three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and NBA centers Ivica Zubac and Boban Marjanović, in the NBA G League Fall Invitational. The games are Wednesday, Sept. 4 and Friday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. central.&nbsp; The team will also compete in the 2024 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore from Sept. 12-15.&nbsp;The games mark the third NBA G League Fall Invitational, which tipped off in 2022 with a pair of games featuring Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 against NBA G League Ignite.Tominaga is the only rookie on the 12-member squad and comes off playing for Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics.&nbsp; Tominaga, who recently signed an Exhibit 10&nbsp;contract with the Indiana Pacers, spent the past three seasons at Nebraska, totaling 1,074 points to rank 30th on Nebraska’s career scoring list while finishing seventh on NU’s career 3-point list with 178. A two-time All-Big Ten honoree, he enjoyed his best season in 2023-24, averaging 15.1 points per game while posting career highs in nearly every offensive category enroute to second-team All-Big Ten honors. His 76 3-pointers in 2023-24 ranked eighth on NU’s single-season chart while he was sixth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game. He had a career-high 31 points at Illinois, one of three career 30-point efforts as a Husker. His efforts helped Nebraska to a 23-11 record in 2023-24, a third-place Big Ten finish and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014.&nbsp;

Tominaga to play for G League United 

The Chadron State College rodeo will be a week earlier than usual this year.&nbsp; The new dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-8 at the Dawes County Fairgrounds.&nbsp; During the past 10 or so years, the CSC rodeo has been the second weekend in September, but it will be the first weekend this year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; About 500 contestants, about the same as usual, from the 12 schools in the Central Rocky Mountain Region will be competing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CSC Rodeo Coach Lane Day said his team has about 35 members and should be competitive. The action will begin with slack at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Another session of slack, many of them barrel racers, will start at 8 a.m. Saturday.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The primary performances will be at 7 o’clock Friday and Saturday evenings, followed by the championship go-round at 10 a.m. Sunday featuring the top 10 contestants in each event from the earlier sessions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cowboy church will be at 8 a.m. Sunday in the Grandstand at the fairgrounds. More details will be forthcoming on all of the activities.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The rodeo will be the primary sports event in Chadron that weekend.&nbsp; The CSC football team will have hosted the Jamestown Jimmies from North Dakota on Thursday evening, the CSC volleyball team will be opening its season at a classic in California and the high school teams also will be out-of-town.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cardinals’ volleyball team will visit Gordon-Rushville on Thursday night, the football team will play at Valentine on Friday night and the softball team will be playing in a tournament in McCook on Saturday.

By: Con Marshall CSC AthleticsThe Chadron State College rodeo will be a week earlier than usual this year.&nbsp; The new dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-8 at the Dawes County Fairgrounds.&nbsp; During the past 10 or so years, the CSC rodeo has been the second weekend in September, but it will be the first weekend this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; About 500 contestants, about the same as usual, from the 12 schools in the Central Rocky Mountain Region will be competing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CSC Rodeo Coach Lane Day said his team has about 35 members and should be competitive. The action will begin with slack at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Another session of slack, many of them barrel racers, will start at 8 a.m. Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The primary performances will be at 7 o’clock Friday and Saturday evenings, followed by the championship go-round at 10 a.m. Sunday featuring the top 10 contestants in each event from the earlier sessions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cowboy church will be at 8 a.m. Sunday in the Grandstand at the fairgrounds. More details will be forthcoming on all of the activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The rodeo will be the primary sports event in Chadron that weekend.&nbsp; The CSC football team will have hosted the Jamestown Jimmies from North Dakota on Thursday evening, the CSC volleyball team will be opening its season at a classic in California and the high school teams also will be out-of-town.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cardinals’ volleyball team will visit Gordon-Rushville on Thursday night, the football team will play at Valentine on Friday night and the softball team will be playing in a tournament in McCook on Saturday.

Chadron State rodeo moved up to Friday, a week earlier in 2024

🏈 Nebraska Week 0 High School Football Kickoff Times

By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCBroadcasting UPDATED: Saturday, 7:20 AM

Gothenburg at Ogallala - 6:00 - POSTPONED TO FRIDAY

North Platte St. Patrick's 21,&nbsp;Bridgeport 8

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 </figure>🏈 Nebraska Week 0 High School Football Kickoff TimesBy: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCBroadcasting UPDATED: Saturday, 7:20 AMThursday, August 29Hyannis 30, Kimball 12South Loup 54,&nbsp;Hemingford 36Garden County 59,&nbsp;Crawford 13Potter-Dix 62, Peetz, CO 43Creek Valley 48,&nbsp;Minatare 6Gothenburg at Ogallala - 6:00 - POSTPONED TO FRIDAYFriday, August 30 Chadron 28, Broken Bow 8Alliance 28, Gordon-Rushville 15Gering 34, Torrington 14Scottsbluff 31, Grand Island Northwest 6Sidney 22,&nbsp;Cozad 13Mitchell 53, Wheatland 6Gothenburg def. OgallalaNorth Platte St. Patrick's 21,&nbsp;Bridgeport 8Bayard 38 vs Morrill 32Leyton 42, Fleming, CO 14Hay Springs 28, Paxton 14Sioux County 50,&nbsp;Banner County 6Wauneta-Palisade 29,&nbsp;South Platte 6*Missing scores were not reported

🏈 SCOREBOARD: Nebraska Week 0 High School Football

The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept Texas A&amp;M Corpus-Christi 25-9, 25-20, 25-15 in its home opener at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night in front of a crowd of 8,956.

NU (2-0) outhit the Islanders (0-1) .427 to .143 in the match. It was the best hitting percentage by the Huskers since Oct. 1, 2021 (.457 vs. Michigan).&nbsp;

The Huskers had a 48-30 advantage in kills, 48-33 in digs and 7.5 to 2 in blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lindsay Krause led Nebraska with 13 kills on a .478 hitting percentage, while Andi Jackson added seven kills. Rebekah Allick and Merritt Beason each posted six kills, and Taylor Landfair and Harper Murray notched five apiece.&nbsp;

Bergen Reilly set the tone for the Huskers with 36 assists, 10 digs, four kills, three blocks and five service aces. All five of Reilly's aces came in the first set, and she started the Huskers off on a 10-0 run to begin the match.&nbsp;

Lexi Rodriguez added nine digs, while Murray had seven. Reilly, Krause and Leyla Blackwell tied for the team lead with three blocks.

Tori Arrington and Kyndal Payne led the Islanders, each with seven kills.

Set 1:&nbsp;The Huskers jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the match behind three aces from Reilly and three kills each from Krause and Allick. After the Islanders got on the board, Allick and Beason answered with three kills to make it 13-1. Murray put down a pair of kills to give the Huskers a 17-7 lead, and after the Islanders cut it to 19-9, NU went on a 6-0 run to end the set and win 25-9. Reilly served two more aces down the stretch, and Krause finished the set with a pair of kills. Reilly served five aces in the set, and the Huskers hit .433 with 15 kills on 30 swings.

Set 2: The second set started more evenly. Nebraska led 12-11 before going on a 4-0 run to take control, keyed by an ace by Rodriguez and two straight kills by Jackson. A kill apiece from Krause and Beason put the Big Red ahead 20-15. The Islanders kept it close and pulled to within three at 23-20 behind a Payne kill, but a Jackson kill and Reilly/Jackson block closed out the 25-20 set victory for the Huskers.

Set 3: A&amp;M Corpus Christi took a 4-1 lead to start the set, but Rodriguez served seven straight and Landfair notched two kills to help put NU ahead 8-4. Krause posted her 10th and 11th kills of the match and Blackwell registered her first as a Husker to give the Huskers the 15-8 lead heading into the media break. Reilly and Blackwell combined for two blocks to keep Nebraska’s momentum and make the score 18-8. The Big Red never relinquished its lead and took the set 25-15, and the match, 3-0. NU hit .517 in the third set.

Up Next: Nebraska will take on TCU in its final match of the Ameritas Players Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The match will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.

The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team swept Texas A&amp;M Corpus-Christi 25-9, 25-20, 25-15 in its home opener at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night in front of a crowd of 8,956.NU (2-0) outhit the Islanders (0-1) .427 to .143 in the match. It was the best hitting percentage by the Huskers since Oct. 1, 2021 (.457 vs. Michigan).&nbsp;The Huskers had a 48-30 advantage in kills, 48-33 in digs and 7.5 to 2 in blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>Lindsay Krause led Nebraska with 13 kills on a .478 hitting percentage, while Andi Jackson added seven kills. Rebekah Allick and Merritt Beason each posted six kills, and Taylor Landfair and Harper Murray notched five apiece.&nbsp;Bergen Reilly set the tone for the Huskers with 36 assists, 10 digs, four kills, three blocks and five service aces. All five of Reilly's aces came in the first set, and she started the Huskers off on a 10-0 run to begin the match.&nbsp;Lexi Rodriguez added nine digs, while Murray had seven. Reilly, Krause and Leyla Blackwell tied for the team lead with three blocks.Tori Arrington and Kyndal Payne led the Islanders, each with seven kills.Set 1:&nbsp;The Huskers jumped out to a 10-0 lead to start the match behind three aces from Reilly and three kills each from Krause and Allick. After the Islanders got on the board, Allick and Beason answered with three kills to make it 13-1. Murray put down a pair of kills to give the Huskers a 17-7 lead, and after the Islanders cut it to 19-9, NU went on a 6-0 run to end the set and win 25-9. Reilly served two more aces down the stretch, and Krause finished the set with a pair of kills. Reilly served five aces in the set, and the Huskers hit .433 with 15 kills on 30 swings.Set 2: The second set started more evenly. Nebraska led 12-11 before going on a 4-0 run to take control, keyed by an ace by Rodriguez and two straight kills by Jackson. A kill apiece from Krause and Beason put the Big Red ahead 20-15. The Islanders kept it close and pulled to within three at 23-20 behind a Payne kill, but a Jackson kill and Reilly/Jackson block closed out the 25-20 set victory for the Huskers.Set 3: A&amp;M Corpus Christi took a 4-1 lead to start the set, but Rodriguez served seven straight and Landfair notched two kills to help put NU ahead 8-4. Krause posted her 10th and 11th kills of the match and Blackwell registered her first as a Husker to give the Huskers the 15-8 lead heading into the media break. Reilly and Blackwell combined for two blocks to keep Nebraska’s momentum and make the score 18-8. The Big Red never relinquished its lead and took the set 25-15, and the match, 3-0. NU hit .517 in the third set.Up Next: Nebraska will take on TCU in its final match of the Ameritas Players Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The match will be streamed on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network.

Strong Start Propels Husker Volleyball Past Texas A&M Corpus-Christi Friday

🏐 High School Scoreboard - Thursday, August 29

Bridgeport def. Bayard, 25-7, 25-11, 25-9 (3-0)

Chase County def. Ogallala, 20-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-16 (3-1)

Gordon-Rushville def. Hemingford, 25-12, 29-27 (2-0)

Gordon-Rushville def. Kimball, 25-20, 25-15 (2-0)

Hemingford def. Kimball, 25-20, 25-20 (2-0)

Leyton def. Potter-Dix, 25-10, 25-11 (2-0)

Potter-Dix def. Minatare, 25-14, 25-13 (2-0)

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 </figure>🏐 High School Scoreboard - Thursday, August 29🏐 Volleyball MatchesBridgeport def. Bayard, 25-7, 25-11, 25-9 (3-0)Chase County def. Ogallala, 20-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-16 (3-1)Gordon-Rushville def. Hemingford, 25-12, 29-27 (2-0)Gordon-Rushville def. Kimball, 25-20, 25-15 (2-0)Hemingford def. Kimball, 25-20, 25-20 (2-0)Leyton def. Minatare, 25-13, 25-8 (2-0)Leyton def. Potter-Dix, 25-10, 25-11 (2-0)Potter-Dix def. Minatare, 25-14, 25-13 (2-0)

🏐 High School Scoreboard - Thursday, August 29

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

 Nebraska-Kearney drove 86 yards in eight plays on the game’s opening possession for its first touchdown and connected on a 50-yard bomb in the second quarter for the game’s only other TD en route to topping Chadron State 18-6 when those teams opened Nebraska’s 2024 college football schedule Thursday night in Chadron.

              The outcome gave the Lopers first possession of the Good Life Trophy that will go to the winner of what is slated to be an annual rivalry after the NCAA decided in January to allow teams not in the same conference, but in close proximity of one another to play an early-season game during what is being called Week 0.

              All the scoring took place in the first half. Kearney’s opening drive was sparked by runs of 24 and 14 yards by sophomore tailback Isaac Harris before quarterback Reagan Jones connected with Shane Dailey on a 24-yard pass in the end zone with 4 ½ minutes gone off the clock

              Each team scored on both of its possessions in the second period. The Lopers drove 62 yards before settling for a 25-yard field goal.  Benefitting from a pair of 15-yard penalties against the visitors, Chadron State’s Wilson Yee booted a 39-yard field goal soon afterwards.

              The Lopers’ second TD came next. It featured the 50-yard pass from Jones to a wide open Reggie Anderson. Instead of kicking the extra point, UNK's kicker took the snap from center and ran for two points to make the score 18-3.

The Eagles’ Yee kicked another field goal, this one a 38-yarder, on the final play of the first half. It came after Chadron State’s alternate quarterback, Miguel Larios. completed four of five passes during a 60-yard drive as the clock was winding down.

Larios was rushed into the game on the Eagles’ second possession when starting quarterback, D.J. Ralph, who had completed his only three passes, left the game with an apparent shoulder injury. Larios also displayed amazing accuracy, connecting on nine of 10 tosses in the first half.

However, in the second half, Kearney intercepted three of Larios’ passes to blunt the Eagles’ efforts to catch the Lopers.  Parker Wise, Jamere Jones and Jabea Tilong made the picks.  Those were the game’s only turnovers.

Harris was the game’s leading rusher with 24 carries for 121 yards. Jake Marschall rushed 18 time for 78 yards to pace the Eagles. Jones completed 12 of 20 passes for 180 yards.  Anderson made three of the catches for 81 yards.     

The Lopers finished with 348 total yards, but managed only 75 in the second half. The Eagles finished with 214.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information Nebraska-Kearney drove 86 yards in eight plays on the game’s opening possession for its first touchdown and connected on a 50-yard bomb in the second quarter for the game’s only other TD en route to topping Chadron State 18-6 when those teams opened Nebraska’s 2024 college football schedule Thursday night in Chadron. The outcome gave the Lopers first possession of the Good Life Trophy that will go to the winner of what is slated to be an annual rivalry after the NCAA decided in January to allow teams not in the same conference, but in close proximity of one another to play an early-season game during what is being called Week 0. All the scoring took place in the first half. Kearney’s opening drive was sparked by runs of 24 and 14 yards by sophomore tailback Isaac Harris before quarterback Reagan Jones connected with Shane Dailey on a 24-yard pass in the end zone with 4 ½ minutes gone off the clock Each team scored on both of its possessions in the second period. The Lopers drove 62 yards before settling for a 25-yard field goal. Benefitting from a pair of 15-yard penalties against the visitors, Chadron State’s Wilson Yee booted a 39-yard field goal soon afterwards. The Lopers’ second TD came next. It featured the 50-yard pass from Jones to a wide open Reggie Anderson. Instead of kicking the extra point, UNK's kicker took the snap from center and ran for two points to make the score 18-3.The Eagles’ Yee kicked another field goal, this one a 38-yarder, on the final play of the first half. It came after Chadron State’s alternate quarterback, Miguel Larios. completed four of five passes during a 60-yard drive as the clock was winding down.Larios was rushed into the game on the Eagles’ second possession when starting quarterback, D.J. Ralph, who had completed his only three passes, left the game with an apparent shoulder injury. Larios also displayed amazing accuracy, connecting on nine of 10 tosses in the first half.However, in the second half, Kearney intercepted three of Larios’ passes to blunt the Eagles’ efforts to catch the Lopers. Parker Wise, Jamere Jones and Jabea Tilong made the picks. Those were the game’s only turnovers.Harris was the game’s leading rusher with 24 carries for 121 yards. Jake Marschall rushed 18 time for 78 yards to pace the Eagles. Jones completed 12 of 20 passes for 180 yards. Anderson made three of the catches for 81 yards. The Lopers finished with 348 total yards, but managed only 75 in the second half. The Eagles finished with 214.

🏈 Lopers take inaugural Good Life Trophy with 18-6 win over CSC

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🎙 CSC Sports Journal - 8/28/24 - Athletic Director Mannie Reinsch

Western Nebraska football fans are in for a rare treat.  The Chadron State Eagles will kick off the season by hosting the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 29 at Elliott Field.

It will be the 73rd game in the schools' all-time series and the first time the intrastate rivals have played a season-opener.  It was made possible when the NCAA ruled in January that teams from different conferences but in close proximity of one another could play an early-season game during what has been labeled 0 Week.

The ruling has re-established the CSC-UNK rivalry.  Beginning next year, the Eagles and the Lopers are due to play one another the second game of each season.  They will be "trophy games," with the winner taking home the newly-minted "Good Life Trophy" that will be unveiled at the season-opener Thursday night.

              Both teams hope to be improved this fall. The Eagles had a 5-6 record last season while the Lopers fell to 3-8. Both have added numerous transfers to the roster in an effort to regain their winning traditions.  

              Chadron State Head Coach Jay Long said he's been pleased how his team has developed. He said the Eagles "came together really well" during spring drills and have continued on that path this fall.  That's a total of 38 practices, he added. 

              "I like where we're at," he said Saturday following a two-hour non-contact workout. "We haven't changed much this fall.  Our depth chart is about the same as it was at the end of the spring.  I know we've got more depth (than we had a year ago). I think we're ready to play. We've practiced long enough."   

              Both Chadron State and Kearney have recruited a new quarterback. The Eagles' is D.J. Ralph, formerly the starter at Saddleback College in California, while the Lopers have brought in Reagan Jones, who was the starting quarterback for 14 games at Missouri Western in 2021 and '22.

              The Eagles' top players include senior defensive end Hunter O'Connor of Broomfield, Colo. He's been a first-team Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference choice each of the last two seasons.  Last fall, he made 18 tackles for 77 negative yards, including 8.5 quarterback sacks. 

              Two more Eagles also were first-team all-RMAC last year.  They are another defensive lineman, junior Tanner True of Eaton, Colo., and wide receiver Tommy Thomas of Fort Collins, Colo., who caught 55 passes for 908 yards and 10 touchdowns a year ago. 

              Another of the Eagles' weapons is senior tight end Peter Krohn, also from Fort Collins.  He's caught 49 passes for 478 yards and six TDs the past two years while earning back-to-back second-team RMAC honors. 

              Chadron State also features outstanding kickers. Junior Brodie Eisenbraun of Sturgis, S.D., punted 57 times for a 41.8-yard average and senior Wilson Yee of Littleton, Colo., booted 10 field goals, including a school-record 61-yarder last season.

              Yee also plays the piano for the Chadron State jazz band. 

              Area players on the Eagles' two-deep depth chart include center Tyler Smith of Scottsbluff and running back Rylan Aguallo of Mitchell.  Long said 85 players will suit up for the first game.  Almost 45 more players, most of them freshmen who will redshirt this fall, also are on the roster. 

              Kearney's top players include defensive end Quillan Felton, who had 10 tackles for a minus 60 yards last season while earning honorable mention all-conference.  All of the other UNK all-conference choices a year ago were fifth-year seniors.

However, Coach Ryan Held and his staff have added at least 16 transfers, most of whom participated in spring practice. Eight of them are listed as probable starters for the season-opener.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationWestern Nebraska football fans are in for a rare treat. The Chadron State Eagles will kick off the season by hosting the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 29 at Elliott Field.It will be the 73rd game in the schools' all-time series and the first time the intrastate rivals have played a season-opener. It was made possible when the NCAA ruled in January that teams from different conferences but in close proximity of one another could play an early-season game during what has been labeled 0 Week.The ruling has re-established the CSC-UNK rivalry. Beginning next year, the Eagles and the Lopers are due to play one another the second game of each season. They will be "trophy games," with the winner taking home the newly-minted "Good Life Trophy" that will be unveiled at the season-opener Thursday night. Both teams hope to be improved this fall. The Eagles had a 5-6 record last season while the Lopers fell to 3-8. Both have added numerous transfers to the roster in an effort to regain their winning traditions. Chadron State Head Coach Jay Long said he's been pleased how his team has developed. He said the Eagles "came together really well" during spring drills and have continued on that path this fall. That's a total of 38 practices, he added. "I like where we're at," he said Saturday following a two-hour non-contact workout. "We haven't changed much this fall. Our depth chart is about the same as it was at the end of the spring. I know we've got more depth (than we had a year ago). I think we're ready to play. We've practiced long enough." Both Chadron State and Kearney have recruited a new quarterback. The Eagles' is D.J. Ralph, formerly the starter at Saddleback College in California, while the Lopers have brought in Reagan Jones, who was the starting quarterback for 14 games at Missouri Western in 2021 and '22. The Eagles' top players include senior defensive end Hunter O'Connor of Broomfield, Colo. He's been a first-team Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference choice each of the last two seasons. Last fall, he made 18 tackles for 77 negative yards, including 8.5 quarterback sacks. Two more Eagles also were first-team all-RMAC last year. They are another defensive lineman, junior Tanner True of Eaton, Colo., and wide receiver Tommy Thomas of Fort Collins, Colo., who caught 55 passes for 908 yards and 10 touchdowns a year ago. Another of the Eagles' weapons is senior tight end Peter Krohn, also from Fort Collins. He's caught 49 passes for 478 yards and six TDs the past two years while earning back-to-back second-team RMAC honors. Chadron State also features outstanding kickers. Junior Brodie Eisenbraun of Sturgis, S.D., punted 57 times for a 41.8-yard average and senior Wilson Yee of Littleton, Colo., booted 10 field goals, including a school-record 61-yarder last season. Yee also plays the piano for the Chadron State jazz band. Area players on the Eagles' two-deep depth chart include center Tyler Smith of Scottsbluff and running back Rylan Aguallo of Mitchell. Long said 85 players will suit up for the first game. Almost 45 more players, most of them freshmen who will redshirt this fall, also are on the roster. Kearney's top players include defensive end Quillan Felton, who had 10 tackles for a minus 60 yards last season while earning honorable mention all-conference. All of the other UNK all-conference choices a year ago were fifth-year seniors.However, Coach Ryan Held and his staff have added at least 16 transfers, most of whom participated in spring practice. Eight of them are listed as probable starters for the season-opener.

Con Marshall Game Preview: CSC and UNK meet in 73rd rivalry match-up

LOUISVILLE, Ky.&nbsp;- The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team opened its season with a 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-20) win over No. 9 Kentucky in the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center.&nbsp;

The Huskers posted 18 blocks, their most since 2018, and held Kentucky to a .139 hitting percentage.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/bekka-allick">Rebekah Allick</a>&nbsp;led the charge with 11 kills and 12 blocks, and she hit .667.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/merritt-beason">Merritt Beason</a>&nbsp;finished with 11 kills, eight digs and six blocks.&nbsp;

<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/andi-jackson">Andi Jackson</a>&nbsp;tallied 10 kills and hit .412 with five blocks.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/harper-murray">Harper Murray</a>&nbsp;had eight kills three blocks, and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/lindsay-krause">Lindsay Krause</a>&nbsp;added seven kills, four blocks and served three of NU's four aces.&nbsp;

Nebraska hit .258 for the match.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/bergen-reilly">Bergen Reilly</a>&nbsp;dished out 39 assists and had 11 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/lexi-rodriguez">Lexi Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;had 15 digs.&nbsp;

Allick was named Best Middle Blocker and MVP of the AVCA First Serve Showcase. Reilly was named Best Setter.&nbsp;

Brooklyn DeLeye led Kentucky with 19 kills.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;Kentucky jumped out to a 7-3 lead after a 6-0 run. Kills by Beason and Murray brought NU within 8-7, but the Wildcats rebuilt the lead to five, 13-8. Kentucky led 15-11 at the media timeout, but Allick, Krause and Beason terminated kills out of the break to pull the Big Red within 15-14. A swing by Beason hit fingers to tie the score at 16-16. Kentucky went back up 19-17, but a service error followed by a Krause kill evened the score at 19-19. Krause connected again for a 20-19 lead, NU's first since 3-2. After a Kentucky timeout, the Huskers posted a block for a 21-19 advantage. Jackson and Allick each recorded a kill to keep NU on top by two, 23-21. Kentucky hit wide for set point, 24-21, and Krause finished it off, 25-21, with her fourth kill.&nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;Beason and Murray had early kills, and Krause served an ace for a 5-2 Husker lead. Allick and Murray tacked on kills to increase NU's lead to 8-3, and Murray and Jackson combined for a block to make it 9-3. But Kentucky battled back to within 12-11 after a 5-1 run that included back-to-back aces. After a kill by Allick regained a 14-11 Husker lead, the Wildcats ripped off three straight kills to tie the set, 14-14. Kentucky claimed the lead 17-16 before eight straight sideout rallies. A Kentucky kill made it 22-20 and the Wildcats went on to win the set, 25-22.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;Krause started off the Huskers with a kill and an ace, and Allick and Beason added kills to help Nebraska to a 4-1 lead. A kill by Jackson made it 9-6 and started a 7-0 Husker run with&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/kennedi-orr">Kennedi Orr</a>&nbsp;at the service line. Allick had three blocks in that stretch - two with Reilly and one with Krause - and Krause had a kill before an ace by Orr made it 15-6 Huskers. Allick and Beason combined for a block that made it 18-8 NU, and Allick put down a pair of kills to put the Huskers ahead 20-10. Beason added a kill, and Jackson and Murray teamed up for a block as the Big Red built its advantage to 23-12. The Huskers won 25-15, hitting .333 in the set and holding Kentucky to .000.&nbsp;

Set 4:&nbsp;Allick's dominance at the net continued at the start of the set as she had three blocks, including two solo, to spark the Huskers to a 5-1 start. Murray and Jackson smashed back-to-back kills, and a block by that duo made it 8-2 Huskers. Jackson had two kills to keep the Huskers ahead 10-6. Jackson had another kill before a solo block by Krause kept NU up by four, 12-8. Krause, Allick and Murray tacked on kills for a 15-10 Husker advantage, and an ace serve by Krause - her third of the match - made it 16-10. Kills by Murray and Jackson helped NU stay on top 19-14, and another block by Allick and Beason made it 21-16. Kentucky closed it to 21-18, but Nebraska finished out the match, 25-20, with kills by Beason and Allick and a block by those two.

Up Next:&nbsp;Nebraska hosts the Ameritas Players Challenge this weekend at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers will face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. on Friday and TCU at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy: Husker AthleticsLOUISVILLE, Ky.&nbsp;- The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team opened its season with a 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-20) win over No. 9 Kentucky in the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center.&nbsp;The Huskers posted 18 blocks, their most since 2018, and held Kentucky to a .139 hitting percentage.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/bekka-allick">Rebekah Allick</a>&nbsp;led the charge with 11 kills and 12 blocks, and she hit .667.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/merritt-beason">Merritt Beason</a>&nbsp;finished with 11 kills, eight digs and six blocks.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/andi-jackson">Andi Jackson</a>&nbsp;tallied 10 kills and hit .412 with five blocks.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/harper-murray">Harper Murray</a>&nbsp;had eight kills three blocks, and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/lindsay-krause">Lindsay Krause</a>&nbsp;added seven kills, four blocks and served three of NU's four aces.&nbsp;Nebraska hit .258 for the match.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/bergen-reilly">Bergen Reilly</a>&nbsp;dished out 39 assists and had 11 digs.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/lexi-rodriguez">Lexi Rodriguez</a>&nbsp;had 15 digs.&nbsp;Allick was named Best Middle Blocker and MVP of the AVCA First Serve Showcase. Reilly was named Best Setter.&nbsp;Brooklyn DeLeye led Kentucky with 19 kills.&nbsp;Set 1:&nbsp;Kentucky jumped out to a 7-3 lead after a 6-0 run. Kills by Beason and Murray brought NU within 8-7, but the Wildcats rebuilt the lead to five, 13-8. Kentucky led 15-11 at the media timeout, but Allick, Krause and Beason terminated kills out of the break to pull the Big Red within 15-14. A swing by Beason hit fingers to tie the score at 16-16. Kentucky went back up 19-17, but a service error followed by a Krause kill evened the score at 19-19. Krause connected again for a 20-19 lead, NU's first since 3-2. After a Kentucky timeout, the Huskers posted a block for a 21-19 advantage. Jackson and Allick each recorded a kill to keep NU on top by two, 23-21. Kentucky hit wide for set point, 24-21, and Krause finished it off, 25-21, with her fourth kill.&nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;Beason and Murray had early kills, and Krause served an ace for a 5-2 Husker lead. Allick and Murray tacked on kills to increase NU's lead to 8-3, and Murray and Jackson combined for a block to make it 9-3. But Kentucky battled back to within 12-11 after a 5-1 run that included back-to-back aces. After a kill by Allick regained a 14-11 Husker lead, the Wildcats ripped off three straight kills to tie the set, 14-14. Kentucky claimed the lead 17-16 before eight straight sideout rallies. A Kentucky kill made it 22-20 and the Wildcats went on to win the set, 25-22.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;Krause started off the Huskers with a kill and an ace, and Allick and Beason added kills to help Nebraska to a 4-1 lead. A kill by Jackson made it 9-6 and started a 7-0 Husker run with&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/volleyball/roster/player/kennedi-orr">Kennedi Orr</a>&nbsp;at the service line. Allick had three blocks in that stretch - two with Reilly and one with Krause - and Krause had a kill before an ace by Orr made it 15-6 Huskers. Allick and Beason combined for a block that made it 18-8 NU, and Allick put down a pair of kills to put the Huskers ahead 20-10. Beason added a kill, and Jackson and Murray teamed up for a block as the Big Red built its advantage to 23-12. The Huskers won 25-15, hitting .333 in the set and holding Kentucky to .000.&nbsp;Set 4:&nbsp;Allick's dominance at the net continued at the start of the set as she had three blocks, including two solo, to spark the Huskers to a 5-1 start. Murray and Jackson smashed back-to-back kills, and a block by that duo made it 8-2 Huskers. Jackson had two kills to keep the Huskers ahead 10-6. Jackson had another kill before a solo block by Krause kept NU up by four, 12-8. Krause, Allick and Murray tacked on kills for a 15-10 Husker advantage, and an ace serve by Krause - her third of the match - made it 16-10. Kills by Murray and Jackson helped NU stay on top 19-14, and another block by Allick and Beason made it 21-16. Kentucky closed it to 21-18, but Nebraska finished out the match, 25-20, with kills by Beason and Allick and a block by those two.Up Next:&nbsp;Nebraska hosts the Ameritas Players Challenge this weekend at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers will face Texas A&amp;M-Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. on Friday and TCU at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;

🏐 Block Leads No. 2 Huskers Past No. 9 Kentucky

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🎙 PODCAST: CSC Football Jay Long Show - August 27, 2024

By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting

56 &amp; 11. Hunter O'Connor and Rollin George III.

Two jersey numbers and two names CSC fans will see and hear plenty of this fall when the Eagles are on the football field. Two guys hungry for success and ready to roll Thursday when the Lopers come to town.&nbsp;

O'Connor is one of the most feared defensive linemen in the country and will be a candidate for RMAC Player of the Year and multiple national honors.&nbsp; He told me at a recent practice what his goals are in his final go-round with the team.

O'Connor blew up nationally his sophomore season with 16 sacks and 24 tackles-for-loss, setting records along the way. Last year every opponent knew they'd have to put extra focus on him and he still came through with 17 tackles-for-loss. He knows the special schemes are coming for him again this year but that his defense is loaded with playmakers surrounding him.&nbsp;

Top-six tacklers from a year ago Xavier Harrell, Reed Henkel and Logan O'Brien all return to the linebacking corps along with their 168 tackles. O'Connor knows the defense is aware of how good it could be this year, but they've got to stay focused on the details to see it all come true.

Meanwhile, over on the offensive side of the ball sophomore wide receiver Rollin George is a stud from California that flashed some nice highlight plays in his freshman season. He blazed around the corner for a 44-yard jet sweep on the second play at national-runner up Colorado School of Mines, caught a 22-yard TD at Adams State and with 27 catches tied Grant Swenson for second most on the team.

George says the new additions and summer work by the offense have built chemistry heading into the new season.&nbsp;

Now that he's gotten his feet wet in a budding college football career, George was challenged by his coaches to take on more leadership.&nbsp; He's excited for the challenge and to line-up across the field from another star - Tommy Thomas.

Another step forward George takes on a daily basis is developing with the physicality of D2 football.&nbsp; He says that was one of the biggest things he learned during his freshman season in 2023.

When you're in the stands for kickoff against UNK Thursday night make sure and watch #56 and #11 for plenty of play-making opportunities!

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting56 &amp; 11. Hunter O'Connor and Rollin George III.Two jersey numbers and two names CSC fans will see and hear plenty of this fall when the Eagles are on the football field. Two guys hungry for success and ready to roll Thursday when the Lopers come to town.&nbsp;O'Connor is one of the most feared defensive linemen in the country and will be a candidate for RMAC Player of the Year and multiple national honors.&nbsp; He told me at a recent practice what his goals are in his final go-round with the team.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902806032&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hunter-oconner-goals" title="Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Goals" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Goals</a></div></div>O'Connor blew up nationally his sophomore season with 16 sacks and 24 tackles-for-loss, setting records along the way. Last year every opponent knew they'd have to put extra focus on him and he still came through with 17 tackles-for-loss. He knows the special schemes are coming for him again this year but that his defense is loaded with playmakers surrounding him.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902816085&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hunter-oconner-cut-3-dts" title="Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Cut 3 DTs" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Cut 3 DTs</a></div></div>Top-six tacklers from a year ago Xavier Harrell, Reed Henkel and Logan O'Brien all return to the linebacking corps along with their 168 tackles. O'Connor knows the defense is aware of how good it could be this year, but they've got to stay focused on the details to see it all come true.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902811870&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hoc-cut-2" title="Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Cut 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hunter O&#x27;Conner - Cut 2</a></div></div><figure>
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 </figure>Meanwhile, over on the offensive side of the ball sophomore wide receiver Rollin George is a stud from California that flashed some nice highlight plays in his freshman season. He blazed around the corner for a 44-yard jet sweep on the second play at national-runner up Colorado School of Mines, caught a 22-yard TD at Adams State and with 27 catches tied Grant Swenson for second most on the team.George says the new additions and summer work by the offense have built chemistry heading into the new season.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902819286&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/rollin-george-summer" title="Rollin George - Summer" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Rollin George - Summer</a></div></div>Now that he's gotten his feet wet in a budding college football career, George was challenged by his coaches to take on more leadership.&nbsp; He's excited for the challenge and to line-up across the field from another star - Tommy Thomas.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902820756&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/rollin-george-cut-2-year-2" title="Rollin George - CUT 2 - Year 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Rollin George - CUT 2 - Year 2</a></div></div>Another step forward George takes on a daily basis is developing with the physicality of D2 football.&nbsp; He says that was one of the biggest things he learned during his freshman season in 2023.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1902822985&color=%23601030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/my-recording-2" title="Rollin George - CUT 3 - Learning" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Rollin George - CUT 3 - Learning</a></div></div>When you're in the stands for kickoff against UNK Thursday night make sure and watch #56 and #11 for plenty of play-making opportunities!

🔊 O'Connor and George primed for huge seasons at Chadron State

Highway 6 Triangular (Holdrege-Adams Central-Minden): Alliance, Hershey

Alliance at Highway 91 (Clarkson-Leigh-Howells-Dodge)

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcastingThursday, August 22F | Bayard 8, Southern Valley/Alma 6F | Hastings 13, Gering 0F | Grand Island Northwest 15, Gering 2F | Southern Valley/Alma 9, Chadron 8Friday, August 23Highway 6 Triangular (Holdrege-Adams Central-Minden): Alliance, HersheyAlliance at Highway 91 (Clarkson-Leigh-Howells-Dodge)Scottsbluff at LexingtonBayard at Schuyler (Doubleheader)

🥎 Nebraska High School Softball Scoreboard

&nbsp;The excitement
of the upcoming Chadron State football season has been clouded over in recent
days after a very serious injury at last Saturday’s practice.

Junior safety
Jason Pugal faces a lengthy rehabilitation after he was injured making a hit as the offense and defense were going through game-like action in full pads.&nbsp; 

I was covering practice at the field Saturday and while Pugal was being assessed by training staff the players separated out around the field in their position groups and shortly after were directed to go to the locker room. Practice was canceled for the remainder of the morning once it was understood Pugal was going to need serious medical attention.&nbsp; 

Trainers, local emergency crews and athletics department staff were all on hand to manage the situation, and were able to get Pugal immobilized, back-boarded and taken to Chadron Community Hospital. He was eventually transferred to Rapid City via helicopter later in the afternoon for additional treatment.

According to
the family’s Go Fund Me page, Pugal suffered a “severe neck injury” –
fracturing his neck and compressing his C6 vertebra. The injury has left him
without feeling from the chest down.&nbsp; The
statement reads that Pugal has undergone spinal fusion surgery and will begin
an intense rehab as his next steps once he gets back home in
California.

He was about to
begin his first season with the Eagle football team, transferring from Palomar
College.&nbsp; The 20-year-old is married, and
donations on his Go Fund Me page had reached over $20,500 of the $30,000 goal as of Monday night.&nbsp; 

The family has been told it will cost $28,000
just to fly Jason home to begin rehab, and the communities that know and
support Jason and CSC football have clearly stepped up in a major way already.

&nbsp; Here is a link to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/gby9sf-support-jasons-journey-to-recovery">Go Fund Me Page</a>&nbsp;if you'd like to contribute, and where the family is also updating Jason’s status.&nbsp;&nbsp;

I’ll pass along
significant updates as we get them as well.&nbsp;


Meanwhile, the team did return to the practice field yesterday following
Sunday’s mandatory off day.&nbsp; The season opener is in just over a week when UNK visits Chadron, August 29.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins Sports Director X: @DMCbroadcasting&nbsp;The excitement
of the upcoming Chadron State football season has been clouded over in recent
days after a very serious injury at last Saturday’s practice.Junior safety
Jason Pugal faces a lengthy rehabilitation after he was injured making a hit as the offense and defense were going through game-like action in full pads.&nbsp; I was covering practice at the field Saturday and while Pugal was being assessed by training staff the players separated out around the field in their position groups and shortly after were directed to go to the locker room. Practice was canceled for the remainder of the morning once it was understood Pugal was going to need serious medical attention.&nbsp; Trainers, local emergency crews and athletics department staff were all on hand to manage the situation, and were able to get Pugal immobilized, back-boarded and taken to Chadron Community Hospital. He was eventually transferred to Rapid City via helicopter later in the afternoon for additional treatment. According to
the family’s Go Fund Me page, Pugal suffered a “severe neck injury” –
fracturing his neck and compressing his C6 vertebra. The injury has left him
without feeling from the chest down.&nbsp; The
statement reads that Pugal has undergone spinal fusion surgery and will begin
an intense rehab as his next steps once he gets back home in
California.He was about to
begin his first season with the Eagle football team, transferring from Palomar
College.&nbsp; The 20-year-old is married, and
donations on his Go Fund Me page had reached over $20,500 of the $30,000 goal as of Monday night.&nbsp; The family has been told it will cost $28,000
just to fly Jason home to begin rehab, and the communities that know and
support Jason and CSC football have clearly stepped up in a major way already.&nbsp; Here is a link to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/gby9sf-support-jasons-journey-to-recovery">Go Fund Me Page</a>&nbsp;if you'd like to contribute, and where the family is also updating Jason’s status.&nbsp;&nbsp;I’ll pass along
significant updates as we get them as well.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the team did return to the practice field yesterday following
Sunday’s mandatory off day.&nbsp; The season opener is in just over a week when UNK visits Chadron, August 29.

CSC safety faces long rehabilitation after devastating practice injury Saturday

Alliance High School Athletic Department

M 8-19:&nbsp;Softball scrimmage 6:00 pm

T 8-20:&nbsp;Volleyball scrimmage 5:00 pm

T 8-20:&nbsp;Boys tennis scrimmage 6:00 pm

Th 8-22: Girls' golf exhibition time 4:30pm - 5:30pm @ Skyview Golf Course. (Bring your wedges and putters to win prizes on the putting green!)

Th 8-22:&nbsp;Volleyball jamboree at Gering 5:00 pm

F 8-23: Big Blue Barbeque 6:30 pm at Bulldog Stadium

F 8-23:&nbsp;Football exhibition 7:00 pm

F 8-23:&nbsp;Softball triangular at Holdrege&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

4:30 pm CT/3:30pm MT Holdrege vs Hershey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

6:00 pm CT/5:00pm MT Alliance vs Hershey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

&nbsp;7:30pm CT/6:00pm MT Alliance vs Holdrege

Sat 8-24:&nbsp;Big Blue 5K @ 8:00 am

Sat 8-24:&nbsp;Softball at Lexington Invite 9:00 am CT/8:00am MT

Alliance High School Athletic DepartmentM 8-19:&nbsp;Softball scrimmage 6:00 pmT 8-20:&nbsp;Volleyball scrimmage 5:00 pmT 8-20:&nbsp;Boys tennis scrimmage 6:00 pmTh 8-22: Girls' golf exhibition time 4:30pm - 5:30pm @ Skyview Golf Course. (Bring your wedges and putters to win prizes on the putting green!)Th 8-22:&nbsp;Volleyball jamboree at Gering 5:00 pmF 8-23: Big Blue Barbeque 6:30 pm at Bulldog StadiumF 8-23:&nbsp;Football exhibition 7:00 pmF 8-23:&nbsp;Softball triangular at Holdrege&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4:30 pm CT/3:30pm MT Holdrege vs Hershey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6:00 pm CT/5:00pm MT Alliance vs Hershey&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:30pm CT/6:00pm MT Alliance vs HoldregeSat 8-24:&nbsp;Big Blue 5K @ 8:00 amSat 8-24:&nbsp;Softball at Lexington Invite 9:00 am CT/8:00am MT<figure>
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Alliance High School Athletic Calendar: Week of August 19th

Chadron State College is experiencing a unique turn of events this season. One of their football coaches from last year has transitioned to a player role this year. This unusual situation is not only a testament to the coach's dedication but also a potential game-changer for the Eagles this fall.

A year ago, Nick Gossage, a native of Colorado Springs, was a graduate assistant helping Head Coach Jay Long tutor the offensive line.  Now, he's seeking playing time alongside players he coached last season.

Gossage, a 24-year-old standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 320 pounds, didn't let his injuries define his future. He thought his playing days were over at the end of the 2021 season at Fort Hays State in Kansas,  where he'd started at right guard all season but played with a painful left shoulder that he knew needed surgery when the schedule ended.  He'd had the same surgery in 2019 when he was a redshift freshman and played in about half of the Tigers' games when they won their second straight conference championship.

Because of COVID-19, the Fort Hays football team didn't play any games in 2000, even though it practiced most of the fall. Gossage's participation was cut short when he broke a bone in his right foot during workouts. However, he recovered to participate in spring drills and earned a starting job for the '21 season.

But, because of his second shoulder injury and surgery at the end of that season, he decided his college football career was over.  

"I was mentally done playing," Gossage recalls.  "I still loved football, but the injuries had taken their toll. I was still recovering from my surgery when spring practice occurred in 2022, so I missed that season and graduated in December."

He earned a bachelor's degree in social science, emphasizing secondary education, with the intention to teach and coach.  He moved home during Christmas vacation.  By then, his father, Erick Gossage, who had taught K-5 physical education for 30 years, had become the head football coach at Liberty High in Colorado Springs where Nick had attended and earned two-time all-conference and all-area player honors and a team captain for two years.

Nick sometimes hung around the school that spring, helping his dad and, by chance, was there when Chadron State Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith stopped to see if Liberty had any college prospects he could recruit.   

"I met Coach Smith and told him I was looking for a chance to earn a master's degree and help coach college football. I told him to tell me if something opened up," Gossage recalls.  "Early that summer, he called me and told me Chadron State was looking for someone to be an assistant offensive line coach.  I jumped at that opportunity, arrived in Chadron in July (2023), and helped Coach Long last season."

Since earning a master's degree takes two years, Gossage also helped with spring football last April.  While chatting with Coach Long, he mentioned that he probably had another semester of football eligibility since he had redshirted as a true freshman in 2018 and Fort Hays had not played in 2020.  The supposition proved to be true. He was NCAA eligibile and cleared to play this fall, returned home after the CSC school year ended in May, and began working out to get back into playing shape.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC AthleticsChadron State College is experiencing a unique turn of events this season. One of their football coaches from last year has transitioned to a player role this year. This unusual situation is not only a testament to the coach's dedication but also a potential game-changer for the Eagles this fall.A year ago, Nick Gossage, a native of Colorado Springs, was a graduate assistant helping Head Coach Jay Long tutor the offensive line. Now, he's seeking playing time alongside players he coached last season.Gossage, a 24-year-old standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 320 pounds, didn't let his injuries define his future. He thought his playing days were over at the end of the 2021 season at Fort Hays State in Kansas, where he'd started at right guard all season but played with a painful left shoulder that he knew needed surgery when the schedule ended. He'd had the same surgery in 2019 when he was a redshift freshman and played in about half of the Tigers' games when they won their second straight conference championship.Because of COVID-19, the Fort Hays football team didn't play any games in 2000, even though it practiced most of the fall. Gossage's participation was cut short when he broke a bone in his right foot during workouts. However, he recovered to participate in spring drills and earned a starting job for the '21 season.But, because of his second shoulder injury and surgery at the end of that season, he decided his college football career was over. "I was mentally done playing," Gossage recalls. "I still loved football, but the injuries had taken their toll. I was still recovering from my surgery when spring practice occurred in 2022, so I missed that season and graduated in December."He earned a bachelor's degree in social science, emphasizing secondary education, with the intention to teach and coach. He moved home during Christmas vacation. By then, his father, Erick Gossage, who had taught K-5 physical education for 30 years, had become the head football coach at Liberty High in Colorado Springs where Nick had attended and earned two-time all-conference and all-area player honors and a team captain for two years.Nick sometimes hung around the school that spring, helping his dad and, by chance, was there when Chadron State Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith stopped to see if Liberty had any college prospects he could recruit. "I met Coach Smith and told him I was looking for a chance to earn a master's degree and help coach college football. I told him to tell me if something opened up," Gossage recalls. "Early that summer, he called me and told me Chadron State was looking for someone to be an assistant offensive line coach. I jumped at that opportunity, arrived in Chadron in July (2023), and helped Coach Long last season."<figure>
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 </figure>Since earning a master's degree takes two years, Gossage also helped with spring football last April. While chatting with Coach Long, he mentioned that he probably had another semester of football eligibility since he had redshirted as a true freshman in 2018 and Fort Hays had not played in 2020. The supposition proved to be true. He was NCAA eligibile and cleared to play this fall, returned home after the CSC school year ended in May, and began working out to get back into playing shape."After school was out at Liberty, Dad had his football players running and lifting four days a week, and I joined them," Gossage said. "I worked hard. I knew I needed to get back into serious shape and be ready to play. In July, I returned to Chadron to work with the players who had stayed here for the summer. I was a little nervous about how I'd be received by the guys I had coached last year when I told them I was going to play again," Gossage noted. "But that only lasted about one day. Sometimes, they still call me 'coach.' We've gotten along great."When the first week of practice ended last Saturday, Gossage said there are no guarantees that he'll be among the starting linemen or even get to play much, but he's trying to do his best to contribute."There's a lot of competition up front this year. Competition breeds championships. I saw it happen at Fort Hays," he said. "Coach Long has brought in some good transfers, and we have five or six other seniors besides me on the O-line roster. We'll have a unique line and an exceptional team this fall. We've got the right kind of zip at quarterback now and good competition at every position. It should be a fun year. I'm competing to start, but if that doesn't happen, I'll try to help those ahead of me succeed. I've had a lot of experience and might be able to give them some tips," Gossage continued. "I want this team to win." Here's a footnote to the story: Nick has a famous relative from Colorado Springs who still lives there. He's Richard "Goose" Gossage, one of major league baseball's first and all-time outstanding closers, primarily with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres in the late 1970s and much of the '80s. Altogether, Goose pitched 22 years in the majors, struck out 1,502 batters, was an All-Star Game selection eight times, and was inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in 2008.Nick said Goose is a third cousin, but the family is close, and Goose and his wife, Corna, often attend family birthday parties and graduations. "It's nice to be related to someone famous," Nick noted. "That's how some people remember my last name."