By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – ​The Chadron State College football team dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage while romping past Adams State 45-2 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played at Alamosa, Colorado on Saturday. 

Aidan Thompson threw four passing touchdowns on just 16 pass attempts, finding Tommy Thomas for scores three times, while CSC's defense sacked Adams State six times for 39 negative yards, permitted Adams State to succeed just twice on 16 third down attempts and forced the Grizzlies to punt 10 times. 

​The win was the Eagles' the fourth in four contests of RMAC action this fall, keeping them in a deadlock atop the conference standings. It also marked the fourth consecutive Saturday that CSC scored on its first possession of the game. ​While CSC's first three RMAC games were all one-score wins, this one was a 42-point blowout.  

​Coach Jay Long's team racked up 28 first downs while the Grizzlies had only nine and CSC amassed 513 total net yards while limiting Adams State to just 114. 

​Offensively, the Eagles were potent both running and passing the ball. They rushed 42 times for exactly 300 yards and two touchdowns, the first and last of the game, and completed 13 of 19 passes for 213 yards and the remaining four TDs.

​Redshirt freshmen scored the rushing touchdowns. Running back Quincey Ryker scored the first when he raced 17 yards on CSC's fifth play of the game, and alternate quarterback Wyatt Sprague went the final nine yards on the ground himself after directing a 76-yard drive in six plays late in the third frame. 

​In between those scores, Thompson threw touchdown passes to Thomas of 44 yards in the opening period, 27 yards in the second stanza and 35 yards in the third quarter. ​Thompson also connected with redshirt sophomore Garet Schlabs on a 28-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter.  

​Altogether, Thompson completed 11 of 16 passes for 198 yards, was neither intercepted nor sacked and also ran the ball five times for 40 yards.  

​Thomas was Thompson's primary target. He threw seven passes to the Fort Collins native, who caught all of them for 144 yards, increasing his season totals to 34 receptions for 449 yards and seven TDs at the halfway point and putting him closer to the top of several CSC career pass-receiving lists.

​Nearly everyone who carried the ball for the Eagles on Saturday averaged at least six yards while running behind the rebuilt offensive line. The rushing leader was Daytuawn Pearson with 12 carries for 73 yards, but he was far from alone. Sprague carried eight times for 54 yards, Ryker six for 53, Anthony McMillian four for 34, Richard Okuno two for 35 and Kasey Jones twice for 16. 

​CSC place kicker Wilson Yee also got in on the scoring bonanza by making all six extra points and a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

The second quarter saw Adams State get its only points of the game. With a howling west wind at his back, the Grizzlies' Braden Biller launched a 76-yard punt that his teammates downed at the Eagles' one-yard line. On the ensuing play, the Eagles remained in their shotgun formation and the Grizzlies got to McMillian before he was able to get out of the end zone, giving the Grizzlies a safety.

​The Eagles' defenders also were magnificent. Highlights included intercepting two passes, both in the second period, to stymie the couple of drives that Adams State threatened the Eagle end zone.​Safety Tucker Peterson swiped the first at the Chadron State 12-yard line and edge rusher William Stemler picked off the second, grabbing the ball while running alongside the intended receiver at the Eagles' 21.

​Four CSC defenders—Stemler, Logan O'Brien, Ryder True and Cooper Walton—finished with eight tackles apiece. That foursome also combined for CSC's six sacks, with two apiece from O'Brien and Walton and one each from True and Stemler. In total, Chadron State's defense also combined for 12.5 tackles for loss, including four from O'Brien, 2.5 from Walton and two from Stemler.

Chadron State will put its four-game RMAC win streak on the line next weekend at home against New Mexico Highlands, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. from Elliott Field next Saturday, October 11. The Cowboys are 3-2, 1-2 in the RMAC, and lost to No. 12-ranked CSU Pueblo 59-13 on Saturday.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – ​The Chadron State College football team dominated both sides of the line of scrimmage while romping past Adams State 45-2 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played at Alamosa, Colorado on Saturday. Aidan Thompson threw four passing touchdowns on just 16 pass attempts, finding Tommy Thomas for scores three times, while CSC's defense sacked Adams State six times for 39 negative yards, permitted Adams State to succeed just twice on 16 third down attempts and forced the Grizzlies to punt 10 times. ​The win was the Eagles' the fourth in four contests of RMAC action this fall, keeping them in a deadlock atop the conference standings. It also marked the fourth consecutive Saturday that CSC scored on its first possession of the game. ​While CSC's first three RMAC games were all one-score wins, this one was a 42-point blowout. ​Coach Jay Long's team racked up 28 first downs while the Grizzlies had only nine and CSC amassed 513 total net yards while limiting Adams State to just 114. ​Offensively, the Eagles were potent both running and passing the ball. They rushed 42 times for exactly 300 yards and two touchdowns, the first and last of the game, and completed 13 of 19 passes for 213 yards and the remaining four TDs.​Redshirt freshmen scored the rushing touchdowns. Running back Quincey Ryker scored the first when he raced 17 yards on CSC's fifth play of the game, and alternate quarterback Wyatt Sprague went the final nine yards on the ground himself after directing a 76-yard drive in six plays late in the third frame. ​In between those scores, Thompson threw touchdown passes to Thomas of 44 yards in the opening period, 27 yards in the second stanza and 35 yards in the third quarter. ​Thompson also connected with redshirt sophomore Garet Schlabs on a 28-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter. ​Altogether, Thompson completed 11 of 16 passes for 198 yards, was neither intercepted nor sacked and also ran the ball five times for 40 yards. ​Thomas was Thompson's primary target. He threw seven passes to the Fort Collins native, who caught all of them for 144 yards, increasing his season totals to 34 receptions for 449 yards and seven TDs at the halfway point and putting him closer to the top of several CSC career pass-receiving lists.​Nearly everyone who carried the ball for the Eagles on Saturday averaged at least six yards while running behind the rebuilt offensive line. The rushing leader was Daytuawn Pearson with 12 carries for 73 yards, but he was far from alone. Sprague carried eight times for 54 yards, Ryker six for 53, Anthony McMillian four for 34, Richard Okuno two for 35 and Kasey Jones twice for 16. ​CSC place kicker Wilson Yee also got in on the scoring bonanza by making all six extra points and a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.The second quarter saw Adams State get its only points of the game. With a howling west wind at his back, the Grizzlies' Braden Biller launched a 76-yard punt that his teammates downed at the Eagles' one-yard line. On the ensuing play, the Eagles remained in their shotgun formation and the Grizzlies got to McMillian before he was able to get out of the end zone, giving the Grizzlies a safety.​The Eagles' defenders also were magnificent. Highlights included intercepting two passes, both in the second period, to stymie the couple of drives that Adams State threatened the Eagle end zone.​Safety Tucker Peterson swiped the first at the Chadron State 12-yard line and edge rusher William Stemler picked off the second, grabbing the ball while running alongside the intended receiver at the Eagles' 21.​Four CSC defenders—Stemler, Logan O'Brien, Ryder True and Cooper Walton—finished with eight tackles apiece. That foursome also combined for CSC's six sacks, with two apiece from O'Brien and Walton and one each from True and Stemler. In total, Chadron State's defense also combined for 12.5 tackles for loss, including four from O'Brien, 2.5 from Walton and two from Stemler.Chadron State will put its four-game RMAC win streak on the line next weekend at home against New Mexico Highlands, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. from Elliott Field next Saturday, October 11. The Cowboys are 3-2, 1-2 in the RMAC, and lost to No. 12-ranked CSU Pueblo 59-13 on Saturday.

Chadron State stays at RMAC summit with 45-2 thrashing of Adams State

🏈 Week 6: Western Nebraska High School Football Scoreboard &amp; Kickoff Times

◼ Alliance at Lexington -5:00 (MT) 📻 KCOW AM 100 / 92.5 FM

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 </figure>🏈 Week 6: Western Nebraska High School Football Scoreboard &amp; Kickoff TimesThursday, October 3Crawford 64, Hay Springs 58◼ Garden County 87, Potter-Dix 8◼ Hemingford 69, Sutherland 0◼ Leyton 71, Creek Valley 21Friday, October 3◼ Chadron at Chase County - 6:00 (MT)◼ Alliance at Lexington -5:00 (MT) 📻 KCOW AM 100 / 92.5 FM◼ Scottsbluff at Gering - 7:00◼ Sidney at Ogallala - 7:00◼ Bridgeport at Morrill - 6:00◼ Valentine at Mitchell - 6:00◼ Perkins County a Kimball - 7:00◼ Hyannis at Bayard - 2:00◼ Minatare at Sioux County - 2:00

🏈 Week 6: Western Nebraska High School Football Scoreboard & Kickoff Times

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Alliance Bulldogs Coach's Show - 10/1/25 (Football)

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Tuesday, September 30

◼&nbsp;Bayard def. Potter-Dix 24-26, 27-25, 25-21 (2-1)

◼ Bayard def. South Platte 25-23, 25-13 (2-0)

◼ Broken Bow def. Alliance 25-20, 25-14 (2-0)

◼ Chadron def. Gordon-Rushville 25-19, 25-16, 25-14 (3-0)

◼ Garden County def. Sutherland 25-11, 25-13, 25-17 (3-0)

◼ Minatare def. Creek Valley 25-17, 25-17, 25-12 (3-0)

◼ O'Neill def. Alliance 25-22, 25-20 (2-0)

◼ Ogallala def. Gering 25-19, 25-13, 25-18 (3-0)

◼ Pine Bluffs, WY def. Kimball 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 (3-0)

◼ Potter-Dix def. South Platte 25-21, 25-17 (2-0)

◼ Scottsbluff def. Sidney 21-25, 21-25, 30-28, 25-18, 15-12 (3-2)

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 </figure>🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Tuesday, September 30🏐 Volleyball◼&nbsp;Bayard def. Potter-Dix 24-26, 27-25, 25-21 (2-1)◼ Bayard def. South Platte 25-23, 25-13 (2-0)◼ Broken Bow def. Alliance 25-20, 25-14 (2-0)◼ Chadron def. Gordon-Rushville 25-19, 25-16, 25-14 (3-0)◼ Garden County def. Sutherland 25-11, 25-13, 25-17 (3-0)◼ Minatare def. Creek Valley 25-17, 25-17, 25-12 (3-0)◼ O'Neill def. Alliance 25-22, 25-20 (2-0)◼ Ogallala def. Gering 25-19, 25-13, 25-18 (3-0)◼ Pine Bluffs, WY def. Kimball 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 (3-0)◼ Potter-Dix def. South Platte 25-21, 25-17 (2-0)◼ Scottsbluff def. Sidney 21-25, 21-25, 30-28, 25-18, 15-12 (3-2)🥎 Softball◼ Gering 11, Alliance 2◼ Chadron 19, Scottsbluff 15

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Tuesday, September 30

CSC football is 3-0 in the RMAC after a Homecoming win against Mesa.  Coach Long breaks down the victory, key plays and players, then peeks ahead at this week's trip to Adams State.

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🔊 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - 9/30/25

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State battled in the first and third sets but ultimately fell in straight sets to Fort Lewis by scores of 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 in the conference home opener at the Chicoine Center. 

Gibson Beckler recorded six kills along with a team-high 16 digs and three blocks, Avery Lacy chipped in 15 digs and Bella Adams had a team-high seven kills for the Eagles, who dropped to 3-8 overall and 0-3 in RMAC play. The Skyhawks, who hit .265 for the match, improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in league play. 

The two teams exchanged points early in the first set, with an Adams kill and Beckler/Chloe Grady combo block coming early in the match, but Fort Lewis used a 4-1 scoring run to open up a 7-4 lead. 

Trailing 19-14, Chadron State used a 4-1 run of its own, including another Beckler/Grady block and aces from both Shelby Harding and Avery Lacy, to pull within two points at 20-18. The Eagles would go on to save two match points before an Eagles error ended the first set for the visitors. 

Chadron State couldn't get going in the second set, with Fort Lewis leading by margins of 6-2, 11-5 and 21-11 before closing on a 4-0 run to take set two, 25-13. The Eagles refused to go down without a fight, however, scoring nine points in a row to take an early lead in the third set. 

The Eagles fed Adams for two kills and Beckler for three kills around three attack errors from Fort Lewis to take a 13-6 lead, but the Skyhawks slowly chipped away. Fort Lewis pulled within one point three times before fully turning the tide, using a 5-0 scoring run to take a 22-20 lead. Although Beckler and Kally Kirkwood countered with kills to tie the score, the Skyhawks answered with three consecutive kills to put a bow on the match. 

Chadron State hit .172 as a team, highlighted by a .222 percentage in the first set. Fort Lewis held the edge in kills (51-32), aces (6-2) and digs (64-60), while Chadron State had five blocks to FLC's two. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State battled in the first and third sets but ultimately fell in straight sets to Fort Lewis by scores of 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 in the conference home opener at the Chicoine Center. Gibson Beckler recorded six kills along with a team-high 16 digs and three blocks, Avery Lacy chipped in 15 digs and Bella Adams had a team-high seven kills for the Eagles, who dropped to 3-8 overall and 0-3 in RMAC play. The Skyhawks, who hit .265 for the match, improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in league play. The two teams exchanged points early in the first set, with an Adams kill and Beckler/Chloe Grady combo block coming early in the match, but Fort Lewis used a 4-1 scoring run to open up a 7-4 lead. Trailing 19-14, Chadron State used a 4-1 run of its own, including another Beckler/Grady block and aces from both Shelby Harding and Avery Lacy, to pull within two points at 20-18. The Eagles would go on to save two match points before an Eagles error ended the first set for the visitors. Chadron State couldn't get going in the second set, with Fort Lewis leading by margins of 6-2, 11-5 and 21-11 before closing on a 4-0 run to take set two, 25-13. The Eagles refused to go down without a fight, however, scoring nine points in a row to take an early lead in the third set. The Eagles fed Adams for two kills and Beckler for three kills around three attack errors from Fort Lewis to take a 13-6 lead, but the Skyhawks slowly chipped away. Fort Lewis pulled within one point three times before fully turning the tide, using a 5-0 scoring run to take a 22-20 lead. Although Beckler and Kally Kirkwood countered with kills to tie the score, the Skyhawks answered with three consecutive kills to put a bow on the match. Chadron State hit .172 as a team, highlighted by a .222 percentage in the first set. Fort Lewis held the edge in kills (51-32), aces (6-2) and digs (64-60), while Chadron State had five blocks to FLC's two.

Fort Lewis sweeps CSC to open Homecoming volleyball weekend

🏈 Week 5: Western Nebraska Prep Football Schedule &amp; Kickoff Times

◼ Garden County 70,&nbsp;South Platte 22

◼ Banner County at Creek Valley - 2:00 (JV Game Only)

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 </figure>🏈 Week 5: Western Nebraska Prep Football Schedule &amp; Kickoff TimesThursday, September 25◼ Cody-Kilgore 39, Crawford 22◼ Garden County 70,&nbsp;South Platte 22◼ Arthur County 64, Minatare 6Friday, September 26◼ Alliance 46,&nbsp;Chase County 13◼ Chadron 34,&nbsp;Ogallala 14◼ McCook 41,&nbsp;Gering 17◼ Sidney 21,&nbsp;Gothenburg 6 ◼ Scottsbluff 56,&nbsp;Lexington 7 ◼ Mitchell 49, Gordon-Rushville 6◼ Bridgeport 70,&nbsp;Kimball 6 ◼&nbsp; Brady 40,&nbsp;Bayard 6◼ Hemingford 58,&nbsp;Morrill 0 ◼ Mullen 54,&nbsp;Hyannis 16◼ Leyton 43, Potter-Dix 12◼ Banner County at Creek Valley - 2:00 (JV Game Only)◼ Hay Springs 75, Sioux County 38

🏈 Week 5: Western Nebraska Prep Football Scoreboard

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday, September 25

◼ Arthur County def. Minatare 25-14, 25-18, 25-21 (3-0)

◼ Crawford def. Cody-Kilgore 25-9, 25-17, 26-24 (3-0)

◼ Garden County def. Morrill 21-25, 25-10, 21-25, 25-16, 15-13 (3-2)

◼ Gering def. Sidney 25-18, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)

◼ Hay Springs def. Kimball 25-22, 25-20 (2-0)

◼ Hay Springs def. Leyton 25-10, 25-16 (2-0)

◼ Kimball def. Leyton 25-18, 25-14 (2-0)

◼ Ogallala def. Alliance 25-17, 25-9, 25-13 (3-0)

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 </figure>🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday, September 25🏐 Volleyball◼ Arthur County def. Minatare 25-14, 25-18, 25-21 (3-0)◼ Crawford def. Cody-Kilgore 25-9, 25-17, 26-24 (3-0)◼ Garden County def. Morrill 21-25, 25-10, 21-25, 25-16, 15-13 (3-2)◼ Gering def. Sidney 25-18, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)◼ Hay Springs def. Kimball 25-22, 25-20 (2-0)◼ Hay Springs def. Leyton 25-10, 25-16 (2-0)◼ Kimball def. Leyton 25-18, 25-14 (2-0)◼ Ogallala def. Alliance 25-17, 25-9, 25-13 (3-0)🥎 Softball◼ Alliance 12, McCook 4◼ Cozad 6, Alliance 4◼ Bayard 19, Chase County 5◼ Bayard 17, Chase County 0◼ Scottsbluff 8, Cozad 4◼ Chadron 13, Gothenburg 3◼ Gering 12, Gothenburg 0◼ North Platte 5, Chadron 4◼ North Platte 12, Gering 5

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday, September 25

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Alliance Bulldogs Coach's Show -9/24/25 (Football & Volleyball)

KEARNEY, Neb.&nbsp;— The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that the final registration deadlines are quickly approaching for the Nebraska NetFest Singles &amp; Mixed Doubles Pickleball Championships and the Nebraska NetFest Volleyball State Championships.

<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMk8i9Sfdv9dLaPsirBH_STBFvLKzvx8KSG1cwpU2Cq8IdBUn2h5eXotoG5Ev4nndl9q9NK_dose9fO7rpTywiMibZ6vKTxddSl82_oTs32UNW4l4jnUaygsg266SVEArGsht--BgCGu6-GhQXiKC2NV-ccYnewPtHrQlG6JqcOC0&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NetFest Pickleball</a>&nbsp;registration will close on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m., with entry limited to a maximum of 12 participants/teams per division.&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMvPjjpDwLiUoY5f3AtBW6jciTbkqtagBrzMVzi1ZMOmCxYXbQ6T9q5jv3UsMWml1J4d7KDspHBNG7Lt1iVOVxRELah168TwIyKydW5L4lLAPLp9tv0Wala0I7Hd6-PiWxf4-cr5lFUib&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NetFest Volleyball</a>&nbsp;deadline follows closely on Friday, Oct. 3 at 11:59 p.m. Both events will be held at the brand-new Kearney SportsPlex, a premier venue featuring 12 hardwood volleyball courts and four indoor pickleball courts, along with expansive spectator seating and modern amenities designed to enhance the athlete and fan experience.

In 2024, NetFest Volleyball welcomed 53 teams across three divisions, while NetFest Pickleball attracted 93 participants across all divisions.

Athletes are encouraged to secure their spot now at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMkLI3mk7fESC8yorGky3r1PiYPiWTSNW1diXHGtnqQsBPEHguJunaCqw-ljvzPAymrBHEpxLquQnQBxAszzpkY1lsPQwJ-GPYwVierLJB13qYSIQGUtWRCM=&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>, as entries will not be accepted after the final deadlines.

Nebraska NetFest Pickleball and Volleyball is presented by Visit Kearney and hosted by Kearney SportsPlex and the City of Kearney Park and Recreation. Contributing partners include AKRS Equipment / John Deere, New West Sports Medicine &amp; Orthopaedic Surgery, Edgewater Insurance + Real Estate, The Chicken Coop, MCL Construction and Younes Hospitality.

Nebraska NetFest is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels while promoting healthy and active lifestyles.

Platinum partners of the Nebraska Sports Council include FMNE Insurance, Grand Island Tourism, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.

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 </figure>KEARNEY, Neb.&nbsp;— The Nebraska Sports Council has announced that the final registration deadlines are quickly approaching for the Nebraska NetFest Singles &amp; Mixed Doubles Pickleball Championships and the Nebraska NetFest Volleyball State Championships.<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMk8i9Sfdv9dLaPsirBH_STBFvLKzvx8KSG1cwpU2Cq8IdBUn2h5eXotoG5Ev4nndl9q9NK_dose9fO7rpTywiMibZ6vKTxddSl82_oTs32UNW4l4jnUaygsg266SVEArGsht--BgCGu6-GhQXiKC2NV-ccYnewPtHrQlG6JqcOC0&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NetFest Pickleball</a>&nbsp;registration will close on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m., with entry limited to a maximum of 12 participants/teams per division.&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMvPjjpDwLiUoY5f3AtBW6jciTbkqtagBrzMVzi1ZMOmCxYXbQ6T9q5jv3UsMWml1J4d7KDspHBNG7Lt1iVOVxRELah168TwIyKydW5L4lLAPLp9tv0Wala0I7Hd6-PiWxf4-cr5lFUib&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NetFest Volleyball</a>&nbsp;deadline follows closely on Friday, Oct. 3 at 11:59 p.m. Both events will be held at the brand-new Kearney SportsPlex, a premier venue featuring 12 hardwood volleyball courts and four indoor pickleball courts, along with expansive spectator seating and modern amenities designed to enhance the athlete and fan experience.In 2024, NetFest Volleyball welcomed 53 teams across three divisions, while NetFest Pickleball attracted 93 participants across all divisions.Athletes are encouraged to secure their spot now at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001H-Bcoa7XasEtIKpJgk4_C1hlu7ECmqyicBd7QsiqG0nMjG-zwItaMkLI3mk7fESC8yorGky3r1PiYPiWTSNW1diXHGtnqQsBPEHguJunaCqw-ljvzPAymrBHEpxLquQnQBxAszzpkY1lsPQwJ-GPYwVierLJB13qYSIQGUtWRCM=&amp;c=iWtZk24_HSYet4pJ5jcKnG5O21lcnv6bVy1Oj5lNXWjpG5gdJT6q-w==&amp;ch=lGbipaQjCES2eiC4Qm6GWQxQXGxxd7269wPJ4ZoyXfYb7pdIoOh9eg==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>, as entries will not be accepted after the final deadlines.Nebraska NetFest Pickleball and Volleyball is presented by Visit Kearney and hosted by Kearney SportsPlex and the City of Kearney Park and Recreation. Contributing partners include AKRS Equipment / John Deere, New West Sports Medicine &amp; Orthopaedic Surgery, Edgewater Insurance + Real Estate, The Chicken Coop, MCL Construction and Younes Hospitality.Nebraska NetFest is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality competition for amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels while promoting healthy and active lifestyles.Platinum partners of the Nebraska Sports Council include FMNE Insurance, Grand Island Tourism, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln.

Nebraska NetFest Volleyball & Pickleball Final Deadlines Approaching

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Tuesday, September 23

◼&nbsp;Alliance def. Gordon-Rushville 25-19, 25-4, 25-17 (3-0)

◼&nbsp;Bayard def. Leyton 25-9, 25-15 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Bridgeport def. Hemingford 25-19, 28-26 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Bridgeport def. Morrill 25-21, 22-25, 25-17 (2-1)

◼ Chase County def. Sidney 19-25, 25-17, 28-26, 25-19 (3-1)

◼&nbsp;Crawford def. Edgemont, SD 25-23, 26-28, 25-13, 17-25, 15-11 (3-2)

◼&nbsp;Garden County def. Bayard 25-14, 25-8 (2-0)

◼ Garden County def. Leyton 25-8, 25-13 (2-0)

◼ Hershey def. Kimball 25-13, 25-7, 25-7 (3-0)

◼ Morrill def. Hemingford 25-12, 28-30, 25-12 (2-1)

◼ Paxton def. Potter-Dix 25-15, 25-15 (2-0)

◼ Wallace def. Potter-Dix 25-13, 25-10 (2-0)

◼ Alliance at Scottsbluff - No Score Reported

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🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Tuesday, September 23

CSC football earned arguably its best win in a decade by taking down #23 Colorado Mines 34-28. Head Coach Jay Long breaks it down and discusses the key plays, breakout performances from his two RMAC Players of the Week and looks ahead to Colorado Mesa!

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🔊 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - 9/23/25

CHADRON, Neb. – Tickets for Chadron State's 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony dinner are on sale online, with just over a week between now and the event on Friday, September 26. The ceremony will take place in the Student Center Ballroom on campus at CSC. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program set to start at 7 p.m.

Tickets to the event, which include dinner, are $25 for adults and $15 for children with a food plate. Children not requiring their own food plate can get in free. The ceremony will feature speeches from all eight inductees along with media presentations commemorating their careers and achievements. 

The 2025 class of the Chadron State Athletics Hall of Fame includes: Sunni Busch (women's basketball), Allison Hendricksen Hiett (softball), Jourdin Holden (men's track and field), Ally Malzahn Benzel (women's golf), Michael Smith (men's track and field), Logan Stropko (football), Beau Wendling (football) and Casey Williams (softball).

This class features, among other highlights, the first-ever CSC Hall of Famer in women's golf history (Malzahn), the first two Hall of Famers for CSC softball from the second era of the reinstated program (Hendricksen and Williams), a 1,000-point scorer (Busch) and four inductees that won team or individual RMAC championships (Stropko, Wendling, Holden and Smith). 

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony falls on the night before Chadron State's 2025 Homecoming football game against Colorado Mesa on September 27 at 1 p.m. 

To purchase tickets, click the link at the top of this story or visit chadroneagles.com/tickets.

Courtesy: CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Tickets for Chadron State's 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony dinner are on sale online, with just over a week between now and the event on Friday, September 26. The ceremony will take place in the Student Center Ballroom on campus at CSC. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program set to start at 7 p.m.Tickets to the event, which include dinner, are $25 for adults and $15 for children with a food plate. Children not requiring their own food plate can get in free. The ceremony will feature speeches from all eight inductees along with media presentations commemorating their careers and achievements. The 2025 class of the Chadron State Athletics Hall of Fame includes: Sunni Busch (women's basketball), Allison Hendricksen Hiett (softball), Jourdin Holden (men's track and field), Ally Malzahn Benzel (women's golf), Michael Smith (men's track and field), Logan Stropko (football), Beau Wendling (football) and Casey Williams (softball).This class features, among other highlights, the first-ever CSC Hall of Famer in women's golf history (Malzahn), the first two Hall of Famers for CSC softball from the second era of the reinstated program (Hendricksen and Williams), a 1,000-point scorer (Busch) and four inductees that won team or individual RMAC championships (Stropko, Wendling, Holden and Smith). The Hall of Fame induction ceremony falls on the night before Chadron State's 2025 Homecoming football game against Colorado Mesa on September 27 at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, click the link at the top of this story or visit chadroneagles.com/tickets.

CSC Hall of Fame Ceremony set for Friday, tickets are available

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Lincoln - Caden Mickelson fired an eight-under par 134 through 36 holes to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to the top of the team standings after the first day of the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.

Mickelson (pronounced MIKE-ull-son), a true freshman from Kansas City, fired an opening-round 66 (-5) before adding a second-round 68 (-3) on the 7,077-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. He ended the day in second individually, two shots back of tournament leader Alex Lindstrom from Kansas State. Lindstrom unleashed an opening-round 63 (-8), before adding a 69 (-2) to sit two shots ahead of Mickelson on the leader board.

Junior Rudy Sautron matched Mickelson stroke-for-stroke in the opening round with a 66 (-5) before ending the day with a 70 (-1) to sit alone in third individually at 136 (-6).

The Huskers also received a strong opening-day performance from Brodie Cunningham. The sophomore from Glasgow, Scotland, carded rounds of even-par 71 and 67 (-4) to close the day in a tie for fourth at 138 (-4).&nbsp;

As a team, the Huskers posted a 549 (-19) over two rounds, including an opening-round 272 (-12), before a second-round 277 (-7). The Big Red own a 12-stroke lead over Kansas State, which finished the day at 561 (-7) with rounds of 275 and 286. Iowa State enters Tuesday's final round at third in the team standings at 562 (-6), while Wichita State sits in fourth at 565 (-3).

In addition to the three Huskers in the top five of the individual standings, Lincoln freshman Thomas Bryson enters Tuesday's final round in the top 10, after firing a second-round 67 (-4). He closed the day at 139 (-3) in a tie for seventh place while playing outside Nebraska's lineup.

Redshirt junior Evan McDermott also worked his way into the top 15 in the individual standings, with rounds of 69 (-2) and 72 (+1) to end the day at 141 (-1) in a tie for 14th.

The Git-R-Done Invitational will conclude with Tuesday's final round beginning at 8 a.m. (CT).

Git-R-Done InvitationalSept. 22-23, 2025Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,077 Yards)

12. Missouri State - 296-301=597 (+29)&nbsp;

1. Alex Lindstrom, Kansas State - 63-69=132 (-10)

2. Caden Mickelson, Nebraska - 66-68=134 (-8)

3. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 66-70=136 (-6)

T4. Paul Beauvy, Iowa State - 68-70=138 (-4)

T4. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 71-67=138 (-4)

T4. Alex Malanga, Sam Houston - 71-67=138 (-4)

T7. Oliver Toyer, Kansas State - 69-70=139 (-3)

T7. Thomas Bryson, Nebraska (B) - 72-67=139 (-3)

T9. Michael Robson, Wichita State - 65-75=140 (-2)

T9. Jose Ramirez, Wichita State - 67-73=140 (-2)

T9. Ty Adkins, South Dakota State - 69-71=140 (-2)

T9. Fionn Dobbin, Kansas State - 69-71=140 (-2)

T9. Emilio Arellano, Wichita State - 72-68=140 (-2)

*competed as individuals in Nebraska's B lineup

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln - Caden Mickelson fired an eight-under par 134 through 36 holes to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to the top of the team standings after the first day of the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.Mickelson (pronounced MIKE-ull-son), a true freshman from Kansas City, fired an opening-round 66 (-5) before adding a second-round 68 (-3) on the 7,077-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. He ended the day in second individually, two shots back of tournament leader Alex Lindstrom from Kansas State. Lindstrom unleashed an opening-round 63 (-8), before adding a 69 (-2) to sit two shots ahead of Mickelson on the leader board.Junior Rudy Sautron matched Mickelson stroke-for-stroke in the opening round with a 66 (-5) before ending the day with a 70 (-1) to sit alone in third individually at 136 (-6).The Huskers also received a strong opening-day performance from Brodie Cunningham. The sophomore from Glasgow, Scotland, carded rounds of even-par 71 and 67 (-4) to close the day in a tie for fourth at 138 (-4).&nbsp;As a team, the Huskers posted a 549 (-19) over two rounds, including an opening-round 272 (-12), before a second-round 277 (-7). The Big Red own a 12-stroke lead over Kansas State, which finished the day at 561 (-7) with rounds of 275 and 286. Iowa State enters Tuesday's final round at third in the team standings at 562 (-6), while Wichita State sits in fourth at 565 (-3).In addition to the three Huskers in the top five of the individual standings, Lincoln freshman Thomas Bryson enters Tuesday's final round in the top 10, after firing a second-round 67 (-4). He closed the day at 139 (-3) in a tie for seventh place while playing outside Nebraska's lineup.Redshirt junior Evan McDermott also worked his way into the top 15 in the individual standings, with rounds of 69 (-2) and 72 (+1) to end the day at 141 (-1) in a tie for 14th.The Git-R-Done Invitational will conclude with Tuesday's final round beginning at 8 a.m. (CT).Git-R-Done InvitationalSept. 22-23, 2025Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,077 Yards)Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. Nebraska - 272-277=549 (-19)2. Kansas State - 275-286=561 (-7)3. Iowa State - 279-283=562 (-6)4. Wichita State - 277-288=565 (-3)5. Sam Houston - 279-288=567 (-1)6. St. Thomas (Minn.) - 279-291=570 (+2)7. Nebraska (B) - 290-282=572 (+4)8. South Dakota State - 285-288=573 (+5)9. Omaha - 286-293=579 (+11)10. Creighton - 288-292=580 (+12)11. Kansas City - 302-281=583 (+15)12. Missouri State - 296-301=597 (+29)&nbsp;Individual Standings (Two Rounds)1. Alex Lindstrom, Kansas State - 63-69=132 (-10)2. Caden Mickelson, Nebraska - 66-68=134 (-8)3. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 66-70=136 (-6)T4. Paul Beauvy, Iowa State - 68-70=138 (-4)T4. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 71-67=138 (-4)T4. Alex Malanga, Sam Houston - 71-67=138 (-4)T7. Oliver Toyer, Kansas State - 69-70=139 (-3)T7. Thomas Bryson, Nebraska (B) - 72-67=139 (-3)T9. Michael Robson, Wichita State - 65-75=140 (-2)T9. Jose Ramirez, Wichita State - 67-73=140 (-2)T9. Ty Adkins, South Dakota State - 69-71=140 (-2)T9. Fionn Dobbin, Kansas State - 69-71=140 (-2)T9. Emilio Arellano, Wichita State - 72-68=140 (-2)Nebraska Individuals2. Caden Mickelson - 66-68=134 (-8)3. Rudy Sautron - 66-70=136 (-6)T4. Brodie Cunningham - 71-67=138 (-4)*T7. Thomas Bryson - 72-67=139 (-3)T14. Evan McDermott - 69-72=141 (-1)T33. Jackson Benge - 71-74=145 (+3)*T41. Quinn Yost - 72-74=146 (+4)*T41. Davis Johnson - 78-68=146 (+4)*T44. James Ackerman - 74-73=147 (+5)*T47. Bryson Oots - 72-76=148 (+6)*competed as individuals in Nebraska's B lineup

Three Huskers enter Final Round among Top Five individuals

CHADRON, Neb. – After stealing headlines on Saturday with a historic upset win, Chadron State earned a double weekly award, with quarterback Aidan Thompson and linebacker Logan O'Brien sweeping the RMAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the league office Monday. 

O'Brien has now won the defensive award in back-to-back weeks while Thompson took home top weekly honors after making his first career start at Chadron State, with both playing critical roles in CSC's upset win over No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines. The victory over the Orediggers was CSC's first since 2012 and the Eagles' first win over a ranked opponent since the 2018 season. 

Stepping up in place of starter DJ Ralph, who was out with a concussion, Aidan Thompson played efficient and effective football and made plays with both his arm and his legs. The Abilene, Texas native completed 17 of 27 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, finding Tommy Thomas twice and Devon Sundgren once for scores. 

Thompson also rushed six times for 106 net yards, including a 73-yard rushing TD that was the longest by a Chadron State quarterback since 1977. Thompson also had a 47-yard scamper which put the Eagles in the red zone for the eventual game-deciding touchdown.

Logan O'Brien nearly mirrored his Player of the Week-winning stat line once again versus the Orediggers. The redshirt senior finished with eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and another two quarterback hurries. 

O'Brien made a series of plays in the fourth quarter that helped thwart Mines's comeback attempts. He stuffed reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Landon Walker in the backfield on 4th-and-1 to turn the ball over on downs back to CSC with the Eagles clinging to a four-point lead. O'Brien had a sack on the Orediggers' next possession, then effectively ended the game with a quarterback hurry on 3rd-and-10 to force an incompletion with seconds remaining.

New Mexico Highlands senior Mike Jones earned the RMAC's Special Teams Player of the Week award.

After the win over the Orediggers, Chadron State is in a two-way tie for first atop the RMAC standings with a 2-0 conference record. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa at Elliott Field for homecoming this upcoming Saturday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – After stealing headlines on Saturday with a historic upset win, Chadron State earned a double weekly award, with quarterback Aidan Thompson and linebacker Logan O'Brien sweeping the RMAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the league office Monday. O'Brien has now won the defensive award in back-to-back weeks while Thompson took home top weekly honors after making his first career start at Chadron State, with both playing critical roles in CSC's upset win over No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines. The victory over the Orediggers was CSC's first since 2012 and the Eagles' first win over a ranked opponent since the 2018 season. Stepping up in place of starter DJ Ralph, who was out with a concussion, Aidan Thompson played efficient and effective football and made plays with both his arm and his legs. The Abilene, Texas native completed 17 of 27 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, finding Tommy Thomas twice and Devon Sundgren once for scores. Thompson also rushed six times for 106 net yards, including a 73-yard rushing TD that was the longest by a Chadron State quarterback since 1977. Thompson also had a 47-yard scamper which put the Eagles in the red zone for the eventual game-deciding touchdown.Logan O'Brien nearly mirrored his Player of the Week-winning stat line once again versus the Orediggers. The redshirt senior finished with eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and another two quarterback hurries. O'Brien made a series of plays in the fourth quarter that helped thwart Mines's comeback attempts. He stuffed reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Landon Walker in the backfield on 4th-and-1 to turn the ball over on downs back to CSC with the Eagles clinging to a four-point lead. O'Brien had a sack on the Orediggers' next possession, then effectively ended the game with a quarterback hurry on 3rd-and-10 to force an incompletion with seconds remaining.New Mexico Highlands senior Mike Jones earned the RMAC's Special Teams Player of the Week award.After the win over the Orediggers, Chadron State is in a two-way tie for first atop the RMAC standings with a 2-0 conference record. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa at Elliott Field for homecoming this upcoming Saturday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

CSC's Thompson, O'Brien each earn RMAC Player of the Week honors

GOLDEN, Colo. – Sparked by quarterback Aidan Thompson's two runs for 120 yards and three touchdown passes, the Chadron State College football team scored 17 points in the first quarter and 17 points in the fourth quarter while upsetting No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines 34-28 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Golden Saturday afternoon. 

It was the Eagles' first win over the Orediggers since 2012 and their first win over a ranked opponent since beating then-No. 14 Colorado Mesa 38-34 in 2018. It also was only the sixth time an RMAC team has defeated Mines, which has won seven RMAC championships in the last 10 seasons, in 57 games dating back to 2017 and only the seventh loss in 63 games at home for the Orediggers since the re-opening of Marv Kay Stadium in 2015.

With the Eagles' previous starter at quarterback, DJ Ralph, unable to clear concussion protocol, Oklahoma Baptist transfer Thompson made his first Chadron State start at quarterback and led a terrific all-around performance. Chadron State finished with 405 yards of offense and the defense limited the Orediggers to 302 net yards after Mines had averaged 477 yards in their first two games, both victories. 

The Eagles, now 2-2, scored touchdowns on their first two possessions for the second game in a row. They earned first downs on four of their first five plays while going 73 yards with Thompson connecting with wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a 13-yard pass for the touchdown. 

Next possession, Thompson initially looked to pass but took off running for a 73-yard rushing touchdown to net the second TD. On their third possession of the first quarter, the Eagles also added a 44-yard field goal by Wilson Yee with 38 seconds left in the opening period for their 17-0 lead. 

Chadron State threatened to open it up farther early in the second period, but a red zone pass thrown by redshirt freshman Wyatt Sprague was intercepted by Mines safety Joe Gonzales in the end zone. Mines managed four quick first downs after the pass theft, but had to settle for a 37-yard field goal by Preston Lee. 

The Orediggers cut the Eagles' lead to 17-10 with about four minutes left in the second quarter. A 30-yard pass from quarterback Joe Capra to Tyson Mauck was the big gainer and the same combination connected on a nine-yard touchdown pass. 

Lee's 28-yard field goal provided the only points for either team in the third period. But a 26-yard run by Mines' Braelon Tate helped set up a four-yard touchdown run by tailback Landon Walker on the second play of the fourth period, putting Mines ahead 20-17. 

The Eagles soon regained the lead with a 47-yard rushing burst from Thompson down to the Mines nine-yard line providing the impetus. Two plays later, Thompson threw a seven-yard scoring strike to Devon Sundgren. Yee's extra point put the Eagles ahead again, 24-20. 

One of the game's most crucial moments soon followed. Mines had a fourth and one at midfield and gave the ball to Walker. But the Eagles' defense led by linebacker Logan O'Brien stopped the 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior for no gain and the Eagles were back in business. 

A roughing the passer penalty against Mines preceded a 10-yard pass from Thompson to tight end Preston Pearson. Running back Daytuawn Pearson, no relation, gained nine yards before Thompson connected with Thomas on an eight-yard pass on a fade route to put the Eagles on top 31-20 with six minutes remaining after Yee added the PAT. 

It appeared the Eagles were going to blow the game wide open seconds later after Capra threw an interception to CSC safety Dax Yeradi, who returned the ball 23 yards to the Mines' 38. It was Yeradi's ninth career interception. 

But on the second play after the Eagles took over, Mines' cornerback Jackson Zimmerman hit Thompson, who fumbled. Orediggers linebacker Sean Gilbert picked up the pigskin and took it 88 yards to the end zone to cut CSC's advantage to 31-28 after the hosts succeeded in making a two-point conversion. 

With 4:18 still to play, it appeared the Eagles might be in danger of absorbing a heart-breaker, particularly when they were penalized on their first play from scrimmage. But on third and 10, redshirt freshman Quincey Ryker broke off a 15-yard run for a first down, allowing CSC to maintain possession. 

The Eagles continued to thrive when the Mines defense was assessed a pair of 15-yard penalties, helping CSC get in position for Yee to kick a 32-yard field goal with only 59 seconds left on the clock. 

The Orediggers got a final possession, but netted just five yards on two passes, were penalized again and after the clock ran out as Cooper Walton tackled an Oredigger receiver short of the first down on 4th-and-10, the Eagles had broken their 11-game losing streak to one of Division II's most successful programs. 

Despite being sacked twice, Thompson's two terrific runs gave the Abilene, Texas native 106 net yards rushing. His 73-yard run is the longest touchdown scored by a CSC quarterback since Brad Fults went 88 yards against Minot State in 1977. 

Ryker also gained 101 on 21 carries, helping the Eagles finish with 261 yards rushing. Daytuawn Pearson also ran for 26 crucial yards on six carries late in the game. 

Eight Eagles caught passes, led by Thomas's five for 49 yards and the two TDs. Preston Pearson had three receptions for 28 yards and Ryker had three for 25. 

CSC linebacker Cooper Walton was the game's leading tackler with 11, seven of them unassisted. O'Brien had eight tackles, including two sacks and two quarterback hurries. Still another linebacker, Reese Jacobs, and cornerback Jadon Brown were each credited with seven tackles and Ryder True and Yeradi with six apiece. 

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationGOLDEN, Colo. – Sparked by quarterback Aidan Thompson's two runs for 120 yards and three touchdown passes, the Chadron State College football team scored 17 points in the first quarter and 17 points in the fourth quarter while upsetting No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines 34-28 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Golden Saturday afternoon. It was the Eagles' first win over the Orediggers since 2012 and their first win over a ranked opponent since beating then-No. 14 Colorado Mesa 38-34 in 2018. It also was only the sixth time an RMAC team has defeated Mines, which has won seven RMAC championships in the last 10 seasons, in 57 games dating back to 2017 and only the seventh loss in 63 games at home for the Orediggers since the re-opening of Marv Kay Stadium in 2015.With the Eagles' previous starter at quarterback, DJ Ralph, unable to clear concussion protocol, Oklahoma Baptist transfer Thompson made his first Chadron State start at quarterback and led a terrific all-around performance. Chadron State finished with 405 yards of offense and the defense limited the Orediggers to 302 net yards after Mines had averaged 477 yards in their first two games, both victories. The Eagles, now 2-2, scored touchdowns on their first two possessions for the second game in a row. They earned first downs on four of their first five plays while going 73 yards with Thompson connecting with wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a 13-yard pass for the touchdown. Next possession, Thompson initially looked to pass but took off running for a 73-yard rushing touchdown to net the second TD. On their third possession of the first quarter, the Eagles also added a 44-yard field goal by Wilson Yee with 38 seconds left in the opening period for their 17-0 lead. Chadron State threatened to open it up farther early in the second period, but a red zone pass thrown by redshirt freshman Wyatt Sprague was intercepted by Mines safety Joe Gonzales in the end zone. Mines managed four quick first downs after the pass theft, but had to settle for a 37-yard field goal by Preston Lee. The Orediggers cut the Eagles' lead to 17-10 with about four minutes left in the second quarter. A 30-yard pass from quarterback Joe Capra to Tyson Mauck was the big gainer and the same combination connected on a nine-yard touchdown pass. Lee's 28-yard field goal provided the only points for either team in the third period. But a 26-yard run by Mines' Braelon Tate helped set up a four-yard touchdown run by tailback Landon Walker on the second play of the fourth period, putting Mines ahead 20-17. The Eagles soon regained the lead with a 47-yard rushing burst from Thompson down to the Mines nine-yard line providing the impetus. Two plays later, Thompson threw a seven-yard scoring strike to Devon Sundgren. Yee's extra point put the Eagles ahead again, 24-20. One of the game's most crucial moments soon followed. Mines had a fourth and one at midfield and gave the ball to Walker. But the Eagles' defense led by linebacker Logan O'Brien stopped the 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior for no gain and the Eagles were back in business. A roughing the passer penalty against Mines preceded a 10-yard pass from Thompson to tight end Preston Pearson. Running back Daytuawn Pearson, no relation, gained nine yards before Thompson connected with Thomas on an eight-yard pass on a fade route to put the Eagles on top 31-20 with six minutes remaining after Yee added the PAT. It appeared the Eagles were going to blow the game wide open seconds later after Capra threw an interception to CSC safety Dax Yeradi, who returned the ball 23 yards to the Mines' 38. It was Yeradi's ninth career interception. But on the second play after the Eagles took over, Mines' cornerback Jackson Zimmerman hit Thompson, who fumbled. Orediggers linebacker Sean Gilbert picked up the pigskin and took it 88 yards to the end zone to cut CSC's advantage to 31-28 after the hosts succeeded in making a two-point conversion. With 4:18 still to play, it appeared the Eagles might be in danger of absorbing a heart-breaker, particularly when they were penalized on their first play from scrimmage. But on third and 10, redshirt freshman Quincey Ryker broke off a 15-yard run for a first down, allowing CSC to maintain possession. The Eagles continued to thrive when the Mines defense was assessed a pair of 15-yard penalties, helping CSC get in position for Yee to kick a 32-yard field goal with only 59 seconds left on the clock. The Orediggers got a final possession, but netted just five yards on two passes, were penalized again and after the clock ran out as Cooper Walton tackled an Oredigger receiver short of the first down on 4th-and-10, the Eagles had broken their 11-game losing streak to one of Division II's most successful programs. Despite being sacked twice, Thompson's two terrific runs gave the Abilene, Texas native 106 net yards rushing. His 73-yard run is the longest touchdown scored by a CSC quarterback since Brad Fults went 88 yards against Minot State in 1977. Ryker also gained 101 on 21 carries, helping the Eagles finish with 261 yards rushing. Daytuawn Pearson also ran for 26 crucial yards on six carries late in the game. Eight Eagles caught passes, led by Thomas's five for 49 yards and the two TDs. Preston Pearson had three receptions for 28 yards and Ryker had three for 25. CSC linebacker Cooper Walton was the game's leading tackler with 11, seven of them unassisted. O'Brien had eight tackles, including two sacks and two quarterback hurries. Still another linebacker, Reese Jacobs, and cornerback Jadon Brown were each credited with seven tackles and Ryder True and Yeradi with six apiece.

CSC Eagles swarm Mines early, hold off #23 Colorado Mines for huge RMAC win

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Chadron State volleyball played reigning RMAC Tournament finalists Colorado Christian as close as possible, falling in five sets to the Cougars by set scores of 25-15, 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12. 

Despite the loss, it was a positive showing in the RMAC conference season opener for the Eagles, who were picked 13th to Colorado Christian's third in the Preseason Coaches Poll but appeared stride-for-stride with the Cougars for much of the contest. 

Kally Kirkwood led the way offensively with 13 kills on a .310 hitting percentage, while Gibson Beckler added 12 kills and the versatile Shelby Harding chipped in 11. 

The Eagles also shone defensively, racking up 78 digs in the match and having five players collect double-digit digs. Jillian Donovan and Josie Loosvelt led with 16 digs apiece while Harding had 15, Beckler 13 and Avery Lacy 12. Donovan also led with 37 assists, her second-highest career single-match total. 

While the first set was a comfortable 10-point Cougars win, Chadron State refused to back down and took the next two sets by thin margins. The second set featured 10 ties, with CSC battling back from a 9-6 deficit and finally knotting the score at 15-15 after drawing within one in five different occasions before that. Kirkwood kills provided the 22nd and 23rd Chadron State points of the set before a Jillian Donovan ace and Gibson Beckler kill put the finishing touches on the 25-23 frame. 

Colorado Christian took an early 5-3 lead in set number three, but the Eagles would not let the Cougars pull away. Neither team led by more than two points in the set until a 3-0 run from the Eagles courtesy of back-to-back Shelby Harding kills and a Gibson Beckler/Bella Adams block opened up a 20-16 lead for CSC. Although CCU saved two set points to cut the lead from 24-21 to 24-23, Donovan sliplped home a kill to seal the third set and put the visitors up two sets to one. 

Chadron State ripped up a 5-0 scoring run in set four, taking advantage of three CCU errors plus a kill and an ace from Beckler to lead 12-9, but the Cougars reeled CSC in. The lead went back-and-forth until CCU scored three straight points to take a 23-21 lead, then found a kill and block once the Eagles tied the score to win the fourth, with the set score finishing at 25-23 for the third straight time. 

In the decisive fifth, Chadron State led 7-3 after a Kally Kirkwood kill, but CCU answered with a 5-2 run to pull within a point. Shelby Harding fired home a kill to give Chadron State a 12-9 lead, but the Cougars ended the match on a roll, winning the final six points to take the match. The Cougars bookended their scoring run with two kills and had an ace, two blocks and a bad Eagle set in the middle. 

Chadron State hit .126 as a team while the Cougars hit .212. Colorado Christian doubled CSC up 12-6 on blocks and had 65 kills to CSC's 49. 

The Eagles will be traveling to Pueblo to take on the ThunderWolves on Saturday, with first serve set for 3 p.m.

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorLAKEWOOD, Colo. – Chadron State volleyball played reigning RMAC Tournament finalists Colorado Christian as close as possible, falling in five sets to the Cougars by set scores of 25-15, 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12. Despite the loss, it was a positive showing in the RMAC conference season opener for the Eagles, who were picked 13th to Colorado Christian's third in the Preseason Coaches Poll but appeared stride-for-stride with the Cougars for much of the contest. Kally Kirkwood led the way offensively with 13 kills on a .310 hitting percentage, while Gibson Beckler added 12 kills and the versatile Shelby Harding chipped in 11. The Eagles also shone defensively, racking up 78 digs in the match and having five players collect double-digit digs. Jillian Donovan and Josie Loosvelt led with 16 digs apiece while Harding had 15, Beckler 13 and Avery Lacy 12. Donovan also led with 37 assists, her second-highest career single-match total. While the first set was a comfortable 10-point Cougars win, Chadron State refused to back down and took the next two sets by thin margins. The second set featured 10 ties, with CSC battling back from a 9-6 deficit and finally knotting the score at 15-15 after drawing within one in five different occasions before that. Kirkwood kills provided the 22nd and 23rd Chadron State points of the set before a Jillian Donovan ace and Gibson Beckler kill put the finishing touches on the 25-23 frame. Colorado Christian took an early 5-3 lead in set number three, but the Eagles would not let the Cougars pull away. Neither team led by more than two points in the set until a 3-0 run from the Eagles courtesy of back-to-back Shelby Harding kills and a Gibson Beckler/Bella Adams block opened up a 20-16 lead for CSC. Although CCU saved two set points to cut the lead from 24-21 to 24-23, Donovan sliplped home a kill to seal the third set and put the visitors up two sets to one. Chadron State ripped up a 5-0 scoring run in set four, taking advantage of three CCU errors plus a kill and an ace from Beckler to lead 12-9, but the Cougars reeled CSC in. The lead went back-and-forth until CCU scored three straight points to take a 23-21 lead, then found a kill and block once the Eagles tied the score to win the fourth, with the set score finishing at 25-23 for the third straight time. In the decisive fifth, Chadron State led 7-3 after a Kally Kirkwood kill, but CCU answered with a 5-2 run to pull within a point. Shelby Harding fired home a kill to give Chadron State a 12-9 lead, but the Cougars ended the match on a roll, winning the final six points to take the match. The Cougars bookended their scoring run with two kills and had an ace, two blocks and a bad Eagle set in the middle. Chadron State hit .126 as a team while the Cougars hit .212. Colorado Christian doubled CSC up 12-6 on blocks and had 65 kills to CSC's 49. The Eagles will be traveling to Pueblo to take on the ThunderWolves on Saturday, with first serve set for 3 p.m.

🏐 CSC falls in five at Colorado Christian

🏈 Week 4: Western Nebraska Prep Football Kickoff Times (MT)

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🏈 Week 4: Western Nebraska Prep Football Scoreboard &  Kickoff Times

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday - September 18

◼&nbsp;Ainsworth def. Gordon-Rushville 25-14, 25-19, 25-12 (3-0)

◼&nbsp;Banner County def. Creek Valley 25-19, 25-11 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Bridgeport def. Perkins County 25-19, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)

◼&nbsp;Garden County def. Arthur County 25-9, 25-13 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Garden County def. Mullen 26-28, 25-22, 25-22 (2-1)

◼&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville def. Cody-Kilgore 25-0, 25-0 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Hay Springs def. Bayard 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 (3-0)

◼&nbsp;Minatare def. Banner County 15-25, 25-20, 25-17 (2-1)

◼&nbsp;Minatare def. Creek Valley 25-12, 25-20 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Prairie, CO def. Kimball 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 24-26, 15-6 (3-2)

◼&nbsp;Sidney def. Alliance 28-26, 25-18, 26-24 (3-0)

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 </figure>🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday - September 18🏐 Volleyball◼&nbsp;Ainsworth def. Gordon-Rushville 25-14, 25-19, 25-12 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Banner County def. Creek Valley 25-19, 25-11 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Bridgeport def. Perkins County 25-19, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Garden County def. Arthur County 25-9, 25-13 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Garden County def. Mullen 26-28, 25-22, 25-22 (2-1)◼&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville def. Cody-Kilgore 25-0, 25-0 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Hay Springs def. Bayard 25-19, 25-15, 25-18 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Minatare def. Banner County 15-25, 25-20, 25-17 (2-1)◼&nbsp;Minatare def. Creek Valley 25-12, 25-20 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Prairie, CO def. Kimball 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 24-26, 15-6 (3-2)◼&nbsp;Sidney def. Alliance 28-26, 25-18, 26-24 (3-0)🥎 Softball◼&nbsp;Scottsbluff 5, Gering 3

🏐🥎 Western NE Prep Scoreboard Thursday - September 18

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🏐🥎 Western Nebraska Prep Scoreboard - Tuesday, September 17

◼ Chadron def. Bridgeport 25-17, 25-11 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Chadron def. Sidney 25-16, 15-25, 25-19 (2-1)

◼&nbsp;Crawford def. Mitchell 25-21, 25-14 (2-0)

◼&nbsp;Edgemont, SD def. Hemingford 25-18, 25-23, 25-23 (3-0)

◼ Gordon-Rushville def. Mitchell 25-14, 23-25, 25-22 (2-1)

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 </figure>🏐🥎 Western Nebraska Prep Scoreboard - Tuesday, September 17🏐 Volleyball◼ Chadron def. Bridgeport 25-17, 25-11 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Chadron def. Sidney 25-16, 15-25, 25-19 (2-1)◼&nbsp;Crawford def. Mitchell 25-21, 25-14 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Edgemont, SD def. Hemingford 25-18, 25-23, 25-23 (3-0)◼ Gordon-Rushville def. Mitchell 25-14, 23-25, 25-22 (2-1)◼&nbsp;Hay Springs def. Hyannis 25-13, 25-17, 25-9 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Morrill def. Minatare 25-16, 25-10, 25-14 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Paxton def. South Platte 25-9, 25-18 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Perkins County def. South Platte 25-22, 25-7 (2-0)◼&nbsp;Potter-Dix def. Leyton 25-14, 25-18, 25-22 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Scottsbluff def. Gering 27-25, 25-14, 25-18 (3-0)◼&nbsp;Sidney def. Bridgeport 13-25, 25-14, 25-18 (2-1)🥎 Softball◼ Bayard 15, Chase County 1◼ Gering 17, Chase County 0◼ Gering 21, Bayard 2◼ North Platte vs Scottsbluff - No Score Reported◼ Alliance vs Chadron - No Score Reported