Major League Volleyball Press Release

OMAHA, Nebraska (Jan. 16, 2025) –&nbsp;MLV Holdings, a newly formed investment group, today announced the launch of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women’s professional volleyball league supported by over $100 million in committed funding. Launching in January 2026, MLV will feature 10 teams including the Omaha Supernovas, the leading franchise in professional volleyball.

“Our sport deserves the best of the best,” said Kerri Walsh Jennings, 3x Olympic Gold medalist and the most decorated volleyball athlete of all-time. “Our women are kick-ass individuals and athletes, and it is long overdue for there to be a product that resembles the biggest and brightest sports, media and entertainment platforms on the planet. This is the league I would have wished to play in, and the Supernovas are a standard for a pro team that I would have wanted to play for. Stay tuned!”

MLV is led by an impressive Founding Partner Group:

Other leading global agencies and founding advisors for MLV include:

MLV will launch with teams in Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Kansas, Ohio and Washington. Franchises will be independently owned and operated, with MLV creating ownership standards and operational playbooks to ensure major league standards are upheld at every level.

By building on established grassroots programs, MLV aims to empower young women athletes and create a professional career path for the current and next generation of women’s volleyball.

Volleyball ranks among the top five most popular global sports with more than 800 million players and fans worldwide.&nbsp;Some supporting data points behind the growth include:

Omaha Supernovas Clinched Top 5 U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance Records

Within its inaugural season, Omaha Supernovas was the most record-setting professionalwomen’s volleyball team in the history of the sport, setting all Top Five U.S. Pro Volleyballattendance records. They attracted 134,000 fans in-venue. The Omaha Supernovas vs. SanDiego Mojo surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.

Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball Set World Record for Women’s Sports Attendance

The largest crowd ever to witness a women’s sports event filled Memorial Stadium in Lincoln,Nebraska (home of Nebraska Cornhusker football) as&nbsp;92,003&nbsp;fans watched the five-time NCAAchampion beat Omaha 3-0.

Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball Redefined What’s Possible for Women’s Sports

Regardless of Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball’s World Attendance Record, the team redefinedwhat’s possible for women’s sports. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament was themost-consumed ever, with 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms, up 41% from2023. The 2024 Women’s NCAA national championship match had 1.3 million viewers, making itthe second most-watched title bout and third most-watched college volleyball match ever.

Women’s Volleyball popularity has given players opportunities to build their brands usingtheir NIL rights to secure endorsements, sponsorships and other revenue-generatingopportunities.&nbsp;From 2021 to 2024, women’s volleyball athlete compensation grew by 935%.

Olympics Transformed Volleyball Into Global Phenomenon; Kerri Walsh Jennings Icon

The Olympics transformed women’s volleyball from regional activity into a globalphenomenon, influencing not only the sport itself but also the perception of women’sathletics worldwide.

Inspiring Role Models:&nbsp;Iconic players like Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA, beach volleyball)Mireya Luis (Cuba), Lang Ping (China) have become global icons, inspiring new generations.

Investment:&nbsp;The prestige of Olympic competition has spurred national programs to invest inwomen’s volleyball, leading to improved training, infrastructure and grassroots initiatives.

Girls’ volleyball remains the No. 1 high school team sport, while boys’ high school volleyball hasgrown by 40% since 2017.

About Major League VolleyballMajor League Volleyball is proudly presented as America’s premier women’s professional volleyball league. With aspirations of quickly rising to the status of the country’s top women’s professional sports league, it’s poised to make a significant impact on the sports landscape. MLV will feature the world’s best players, coaches, medical care and training in a traditional pro team and league format. MLV will feature real rivalries in major sports markets with matches played in premier arenas that are aired on major broadcast networks. MLV will showcase major league fan experiences led by team and league operational expertise. More information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://mlvb.com/">https://mlvb.com</a>.

About MLV Holdings<a href="https://mlvholdings.com/" target="_blank">MLV Holdings</a>&nbsp;is a newly formed group of entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives and operators poised to redefine professional women’s sports. It will design MLV to be the ultimate platform for athletes, empowering them to compete at the highest level while delivering unprecedented opportunities for fans, sponsors and stakeholders.

For exciting up-to-the-minute developments and news, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://mlvb.com/">https://mlvb.com</a>&nbsp;and engage with MLV on the following social channels:&nbsp;X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/mlv__official?s=21&amp;t=u41giyyLYPsjf0290cHYCA" target="_blank">MLV__Official</a>; IG:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlv__official?igsh=OXpwemd3Z2xiY3My" target="_blank">MLV__Official</a>; Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/15bwTZkQ8Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">Major League Volleyball</a>.

Major League Volleyball Press ReleaseOMAHA, Nebraska (Jan. 16, 2025) –&nbsp;MLV Holdings, a newly formed investment group, today announced the launch of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women’s professional volleyball league supported by over $100 million in committed funding. Launching in January 2026, MLV will feature 10 teams including the Omaha Supernovas, the leading franchise in professional volleyball.“Our sport deserves the best of the best,” said Kerri Walsh Jennings, 3x Olympic Gold medalist and the most decorated volleyball athlete of all-time. “Our women are kick-ass individuals and athletes, and it is long overdue for there to be a product that resembles the biggest and brightest sports, media and entertainment platforms on the planet. This is the league I would have wished to play in, and the Supernovas are a standard for a pro team that I would have wanted to play for. Stay tuned!”MLV is led by an impressive Founding Partner Group:<ul>
 <li>Omaha Supernovas – Founding MLV Franchise.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/omahasupernovas/?hl=en" target="_blank">Omaha Supernovas</a>&nbsp;set the gold standard globally in pro volleyball by winning the inaugural pro volleyball championship and setting numerous pro volleyball attendance records in back-to-back seasons. In 2025, the Supernovas will continue to focus on their season, captivating “NovasNation” fans playing as Nebraska’s Pro Volleyball team at CHI Health Center Omaha arena.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Danny White – Founder of the Omaha Supernovas and MLV Founding Partner is a serial entrepreneur owning and operating a multitude of businesses across real estate development, car washing, health care, private aviation and several other sectors.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Vivek Ranadivé – Owner and Chairman of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nba.com/kings/" target="_blank">Sacramento Kings</a>; Founder of Bow Capital and TIBCO software. He is an entrepreneur, technology visionary, best-selling author and philanthropist recognized for his innovative thinking.</li><li>As an MLV Founding Partner, Ranadivé will provide incomparable expertise drawn from his operating experience leading the Kings and Golden 1 Center, an award-winning arena in downtown Sacramento that was named the best arena in the NBA by ESPN in 2024. Ranadivé will also own MLV’s Sacramento franchise.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Jason Derulo – International superstar and entrepreneur, Partner in Omaha Supernovas, MLV Founding Partner.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Kerri Walsh Jennings – 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, and the most decorated Volleyball Athlete and Olympic Volleyball Champion of all time, MLV Founding Partner.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Benjamin Priest – Founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.won-atelier.com/" target="_blank">Won Group</a>, a venture studio created with NBA Champion and entrepreneur Kyle Kuzma, which has recently launched BAA in partnership with the iconic Will Smith. Priest, MLV Founding Partner, is also a former Formula 1 executive and entrepreneur. He has extensive commercial experience, architecting the commercial and regional growth of Formula 1 for over a decade on agency, league and team levels.</li>
 </ul>Other leading global agencies and founding advisors for MLV include:<ul>
 <li>Someone GreatLed by Mitch Grossbach, a decorated sports and entertainment executive and business partner with Kerri Walsh Jennings. Mitch and team will maximize Kerri’s impact on MLV initiatives for MLV and spearhead partnerships and franchise development.</li><li>Led by Mitch Grossbach, a decorated sports and entertainment executive and business partner with Kerri Walsh Jennings. Mitch and team will maximize Kerri’s impact on MLV initiatives for MLV and spearhead partnerships and franchise development.</li><li>TalismanLed by Dharpan Randhawa, a former McLaren F1 &amp; SPORTFIVE executive,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetalismanagency.com/" target="_blank">Talisman</a>&nbsp;is an award-winning sports marketing agency part of the Project Worldwide collective with presence in 42 markets globally and a network of 2,300 employees. Talisman is leading partnership and franchise business development for MLV.</li><li>Led by Dharpan Randhawa, a former McLaren F1 &amp; SPORTFIVE executive,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thetalismanagency.com/" target="_blank">Talisman</a>&nbsp;is an award-winning sports marketing agency part of the Project Worldwide collective with presence in 42 markets globally and a network of 2,300 employees. Talisman is leading partnership and franchise business development for MLV.</li><li>HurrdatLed by Bill Hipsher,&nbsp;<a href="https://hurrdatsports.com/" target="_blank">Hurrdat Sports</a>&nbsp;is the marketing agency for record-breaking Omaha Supernovas and working with MLV across all founding stage marketing and PR.</li><li>Led by Bill Hipsher,&nbsp;<a href="https://hurrdatsports.com/" target="_blank">Hurrdat Sports</a>&nbsp;is the marketing agency for record-breaking Omaha Supernovas and working with MLV across all founding stage marketing and PR.</li>
 </ul>MLV will launch with teams in Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Kansas, Ohio and Washington. Franchises will be independently owned and operated, with MLV creating ownership standards and operational playbooks to ensure major league standards are upheld at every level.By building on established grassroots programs, MLV aims to empower young women athletes and create a professional career path for the current and next generation of women’s volleyball.Volleyball ranks among the top five most popular global sports with more than 800 million players and fans worldwide.&nbsp;Some supporting data points behind the growth include:Omaha Supernovas Clinched Top 5 U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance RecordsWithin its inaugural season, Omaha Supernovas was the most record-setting professionalwomen’s volleyball team in the history of the sport, setting all Top Five U.S. Pro Volleyballattendance records. They attracted 134,000 fans in-venue. The Omaha Supernovas vs. SanDiego Mojo surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball Set World Record for Women’s Sports AttendanceThe largest crowd ever to witness a women’s sports event filled Memorial Stadium in Lincoln,Nebraska (home of Nebraska Cornhusker football) as&nbsp;92,003&nbsp;fans watched the five-time NCAAchampion beat Omaha 3-0.Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball Redefined What’s Possible for Women’s SportsRegardless of Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball’s World Attendance Record, the team redefinedwhat’s possible for women’s sports. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Volleyball Tournament was themost-consumed ever, with 1.3 billion minutes watched across ESPN platforms, up 41% from2023. The 2024 Women’s NCAA national championship match had 1.3 million viewers, making itthe second most-watched title bout and third most-watched college volleyball match ever.Women’s Volleyball popularity has given players opportunities to build their brands usingtheir NIL rights to secure endorsements, sponsorships and other revenue-generatingopportunities.&nbsp;From 2021 to 2024, women’s volleyball athlete compensation grew by 935%.Olympics Transformed Volleyball Into Global Phenomenon; Kerri Walsh Jennings IconThe Olympics transformed women’s volleyball from regional activity into a globalphenomenon, influencing not only the sport itself but also the perception of women’sathletics worldwide.Inspiring Role Models:&nbsp;Iconic players like Kerri Walsh Jennings (USA, beach volleyball)Mireya Luis (Cuba), Lang Ping (China) have become global icons, inspiring new generations.Investment:&nbsp;The prestige of Olympic competition has spurred national programs to invest inwomen’s volleyball, leading to improved training, infrastructure and grassroots initiatives.Girls’ Volleyball #1 High School SportGirls’ volleyball remains the No. 1 high school team sport, while boys’ high school volleyball hasgrown by 40% since 2017.About Major League VolleyballMajor League Volleyball is proudly presented as America’s premier women’s professional volleyball league. With aspirations of quickly rising to the status of the country’s top women’s professional sports league, it’s poised to make a significant impact on the sports landscape. MLV will feature the world’s best players, coaches, medical care and training in a traditional pro team and league format. MLV will feature real rivalries in major sports markets with matches played in premier arenas that are aired on major broadcast networks. MLV will showcase major league fan experiences led by team and league operational expertise. More information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://mlvb.com/">https://mlvb.com</a>.About MLV Holdings<a href="https://mlvholdings.com/" target="_blank">MLV Holdings</a>&nbsp;is a newly formed group of entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives and operators poised to redefine professional women’s sports. It will design MLV to be the ultimate platform for athletes, empowering them to compete at the highest level while delivering unprecedented opportunities for fans, sponsors and stakeholders.For exciting up-to-the-minute developments and news, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://mlvb.com/">https://mlvb.com</a>&nbsp;and engage with MLV on the following social channels:&nbsp;X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/mlv__official?s=21&amp;t=u41giyyLYPsjf0290cHYCA" target="_blank">MLV__Official</a>; IG:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlv__official?igsh=OXpwemd3Z2xiY3My" target="_blank">MLV__Official</a>; Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/15bwTZkQ8Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank">Major League Volleyball</a>.

Omaha Supernovas to join Major League Volleyball, brand new professional league to launch in 2026

****Editor's note: The Supernovas are joining a new league called Major League Volleyball that will launch in 2026.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/f86798c8-cf8e-4f7c-9ac1-2169f3cd553e"> Click here</a> to read the most up to date information on the MLV.

Omaha Supernovas and Pro Volleyball Federation Joint Press Release

OMAHA, Nebraska (Jan. 16, 2025)&nbsp;– The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), the largest professional women’s volleyball league in the United States, and the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s leading professional indoor volleyball team, announced today that following the 2025 season the Supernovas will conclude their participation in the PVF. There are no changes to the team’s 2025 season schedule, ticketing, or fan experience.&nbsp;

The Supernovas will be a founding partner of a new indoor volleyball league starting in January of 2026. The Supernovas will continue to play their home games at CHI Health Center in Omaha and remain Nebraska’s professional volleyball team, ensuring the same world-class competition and hometown pride that fans have come to love.&nbsp;

The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) will enter its third season in 2026 featuring teams including the Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo, and Vegas Thrill and media partners including CBS Sports, Fox Sports and Roku. The PVF will continue its unprecedented growth trajectory while remaining dedicated to elite competition and world-class assessable athletes delivering on an unparalleled experience for fans.&nbsp;

****Editor's note: The Supernovas are joining a new league called Major League Volleyball that will launch in 2026.<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/f86798c8-cf8e-4f7c-9ac1-2169f3cd553e"> Click here</a> to read the most up to date information on the MLV.Omaha Supernovas and Pro Volleyball Federation Joint Press ReleaseOMAHA, Nebraska (Jan. 16, 2025)&nbsp;– The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF), the largest professional women’s volleyball league in the United States, and the Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s leading professional indoor volleyball team, announced today that following the 2025 season the Supernovas will conclude their participation in the PVF. There are no changes to the team’s 2025 season schedule, ticketing, or fan experience.&nbsp;The Supernovas will be a founding partner of a new indoor volleyball league starting in January of 2026. The Supernovas will continue to play their home games at CHI Health Center in Omaha and remain Nebraska’s professional volleyball team, ensuring the same world-class competition and hometown pride that fans have come to love.&nbsp;The Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) will enter its third season in 2026 featuring teams including the Atlanta Vibe, Columbus Fury, Grand Rapids Rise, Indy Ignite, Orlando Valkyries, San Diego Mojo, and Vegas Thrill and media partners including CBS Sports, Fox Sports and Roku. The PVF will continue its unprecedented growth trajectory while remaining dedicated to elite competition and world-class assessable athletes delivering on an unparalleled experience for fans.&nbsp;

Omaha Supernovas to move on from the Pro Volleyball Federation following 2025 season

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. –  While playing her 100th college game last Saturday, Chadron State senior Ashayla Powers made program history to become Eagle women's basketball's all-time rebounding leader. 

Powers grabbed a team-high seven rebounds against Regis on Saturday, giving her 615 for her career and slipping her past two all-time greats from Sheridan County. 

Shauna Smith of Gordon, Nebraska and Lorna Dahlgren of Hay Springs, Nebraska each pulled down 614 rebounds to share top place on the CSC chart while they were starring for the Eagles in the early 1990s. Smith concluded her career in 1994 and Dahlgren graduated the following year. Now fourth on the Eagles' career rebounding list is Tanya Weber, a native of Douglas, Wyoming who had 605 when she graduated in 1998. 

Powers, a fifth-year senior from Longmont, Colorado, has grabbed 187 offensive rebounds and 428 defensive rebounds across her career to reach the magic number of 615. She has averaged six or more rebounds per contest in each of the past four seasons. Powers was a First Team All-RMAC choice in 2022-23 and was a second-team selection last year. 

Through 12 games this season, Powers has scored 148 points and grabbed 81 rebounds, an average of 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. During her career, Powers has averaged 13.4 points and 6.2 rebounds across her 100 games played. Powers has shot 49.7 percent (492-990) from the field and 73.5 percent (331-450) from the free throw line since joining the Eagles in the fall of 2020. 

Now that Powers has the program rebounding crown, she will now try to move up the Eagles' scoring lists. Powers has moved into fifth place on the CSC women's scoring chart with 1,344 career points.  

Those above her are Tricia Lukawski with 1,869, Dahlgren with 1,527, Mary Perrien with 1,493 and Gwen Reed with 1,492. Smith, who tallied 1,215 points during her career, was among those who Powers moved past on the scoring chart this season. 

Powers and the CSC women's basketball team are on the road this upcoming weekend, facing Adams State on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Eagles will return home to face Westminster on Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. in the Chicoine Center, where Powers will be recognized.

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – While playing her 100th college game last Saturday, Chadron State senior Ashayla Powers made program history to become Eagle women's basketball's all-time rebounding leader. Powers grabbed a team-high seven rebounds against Regis on Saturday, giving her 615 for her career and slipping her past two all-time greats from Sheridan County. Shauna Smith of Gordon, Nebraska and Lorna Dahlgren of Hay Springs, Nebraska each pulled down 614 rebounds to share top place on the CSC chart while they were starring for the Eagles in the early 1990s. Smith concluded her career in 1994 and Dahlgren graduated the following year. Now fourth on the Eagles' career rebounding list is Tanya Weber, a native of Douglas, Wyoming who had 605 when she graduated in 1998. Powers, a fifth-year senior from Longmont, Colorado, has grabbed 187 offensive rebounds and 428 defensive rebounds across her career to reach the magic number of 615. She has averaged six or more rebounds per contest in each of the past four seasons. Powers was a First Team All-RMAC choice in 2022-23 and was a second-team selection last year. Through 12 games this season, Powers has scored 148 points and grabbed 81 rebounds, an average of 12.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. During her career, Powers has averaged 13.4 points and 6.2 rebounds across her 100 games played. Powers has shot 49.7 percent (492-990) from the field and 73.5 percent (331-450) from the free throw line since joining the Eagles in the fall of 2020. Now that Powers has the program rebounding crown, she will now try to move up the Eagles' scoring lists. Powers has moved into fifth place on the CSC women's scoring chart with 1,344 career points. Those above her are Tricia Lukawski with 1,869, Dahlgren with 1,527, Mary Perrien with 1,493 and Gwen Reed with 1,492. Smith, who tallied 1,215 points during her career, was among those who Powers moved past on the scoring chart this season. Powers and the CSC women's basketball team are on the road this upcoming weekend, facing Adams State on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and New Mexico Highlands on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Eagles will return home to face Westminster on Thursday, January 23 at 5 p.m. in the Chicoine Center, where Powers will be recognized.

WBB: Powers takes over all-time rebounding lead at Chadron State

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Wrestling Update with Head Coach Brett Hunter

&nbsp; Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>

Thursday, Jan 16 - Husker Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers, Pregame begins at 6pm.

Friday, Jan 17 - Alliance Basketball at Chadron - Pregame at 5:15pm (please load Girls game at 6pm &amp; Boys game at 7pm. Join<a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports"> Canon Rath</a> for all the action!

Monday, Jan 20 - Husker Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin - Pregame begins at 5:30pm.

&nbsp; Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>Thursday, Jan 16 - Husker Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers, Pregame begins at 6pm.Friday, Jan 17 - Alliance Basketball at Chadron - Pregame at 5:15pm (please load Girls game at 6pm &amp; Boys game at 7pm. Join<a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports"> Canon Rath</a> for all the action!Monday, Jan 20 - Husker Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin - Pregame begins at 5:30pm.

KCOW Radio Sports Schedule (Week of January 6th)

Michael Baker - Alliance High School Athletic/Activities Director

Th 1-9 boys wrestling defeats Chadron in a dual 38-34

.F 1-10 girls wrestling results from Sidney Invite&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Surenity&nbsp;Lewis - 1st&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Aiva Raymer - 3rd&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;Braylin Gibson - 5th&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sat 1-11 boys basketball defeats Bridgeport 58-56

Sat 1-11 boys wrestling results from Douglas, WY invite&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Coy Childers - 1st&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

M 1-13 - 9th grade&nbsp;basketball at home vs Torrington - girls&nbsp;game 4:00, boys game 5:30

Th 1-16 girls and boys wrestling at Gering - 6:00 start

F 1-17 girls and boys basketball at Chadron - JV games at 4:00 (boys at Chadron Middle School), girls varsity at 5:30, boys varsity at 7:00

Sat 1-18 speech meet at Scottsbluff - 8:00 am

Sat 1-18 boys&nbsp;wrestling at Gothenburg Invite - 10:00 am central&nbsp;time

Sat 1-18 girls wrestling at Gering Invite (high school and middle school) - 10:00 am

Sat 1-18 middle school boys basketball at St Agnes tourney - 11:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sat 1-18 academic decathlon scrimmage in Lexington&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance High School Athletic/Activities DirectorLAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:Th 1-9 boys wrestling defeats Chadron in a dual 38-34.F 1-10 girls wrestling results from Sidney Invite&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Surenity&nbsp;Lewis - 1st&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Aiva Raymer - 3rd&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graci Beals - 4th&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Braylin Gibson - 5th&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dawsyn Higgins - 6thSat 1-11 boys basketball defeats Bridgeport 58-56Sat 1-11 boys wrestling results from Douglas, WY invite&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Coy Childers - 1st&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Trini Trejo - 5thTHIS WEEK ACTIVITIES:M 1-13 - 9th grade&nbsp;basketball at home vs Torrington - girls&nbsp;game 4:00, boys game 5:30Th 1-16 girls and boys wrestling at Gering - 6:00 startF 1-17 girls and boys basketball at Chadron - JV games at 4:00 (boys at Chadron Middle School), girls varsity at 5:30, boys varsity at 7:00Sat 1-18 speech meet at Scottsbluff - 8:00 amSat 1-18 boys&nbsp;wrestling at Gothenburg Invite - 10:00 am central&nbsp;timeSat 1-18 girls wrestling at Gering Invite (high school and middle school) - 10:00 amSat 1-18 middle school boys basketball at St Agnes tourney - 11:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;Sat 1-18 academic decathlon scrimmage in Lexington&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of January 13th

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpuRUjPTyG-gypJSlLzYEfxZa6tQhg7Q1R_y_Qbf7EEuvUsRbZHendJcWCqfIexssFEYtNSZvMR72DiCP0H1OZKVt2PxVH55dCteB2WSG2ZHjgtKfA1tmkKGW_fH55gMaSyBGE503v0wWh&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska's professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, used team grit and superb performances from its pins to complete a 25-21, 25-23, 25-22 sweep over the Grand Rapids Rise (0-2) Sunday night at Van Andel Arena in a Rise record crowd of 8,706.

The trio of&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson, Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;spearheaded an improved Omaha (2-0) offense from opening night that hit .253, compared to a .187 hitting percentage on Friday against Atlanta. Valentín-Anderson — Puerto Rico's starting setter in the 2016 Rio Olympics — dished out 42 assists, 11 digs, four kills and an ace in an all-around performance despite worse passing from two nights ago.

She also recovered from a hard face-to-face collision with Nuneviller in the second set. Both her and the Oregon product shook it off as Nuneviller went on to finish with 15 kills on a .353 hitting percentage with 19 digs. Cooper recovered from a rough opening night to end with a match-high 16 kills (.273) and 12 digs with an ace.

Kayla Caffey&nbsp;led all Omaha middle blockers with seven kills on a .235 clip with five digs.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;was limited offensively with three kills, but came up with a pair of blocks to move her season total to nine in two matches.&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;tallied seven kills on the night while&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;killed three balls on five swings in the place of Nuneviller in the second set.&nbsp;Libero Camila Gómez&nbsp;recorded 12 digs and three assists.

2024 Greek League MVP Sherridan Atkinson led the Rise with 12 kills on a .344 clip with eight digs and one block. Erika Pritchard came off the bench for 12 kills on a .417 hitting percentage with 11 digs in two sets.

Full stats can be found<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpueoeT5B5oburk7OfrsdEKA5NryWzup9PSdbzHHUfyZepY0SfotOkucD25CuAcuVRTfuD0a5FvUv8AOuj5p9ro24_heuAX2h2l5b6rsO4UQqbGklhig_vhhOVjRzZayoD9I194TbHZBwOoaoCwRHMvSS6qU7a6XpYs8yT6E7pAkcA&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">&nbsp;here.</a>

Set 1:&nbsp;The Rise took an early 3-2 lead, but a Cooper kill and ace resulted in a 3-0 run for a 5-3 lead. That advantage grew to 8-5 with a trio of kills from Nuneviller, Payne and Caffey. Grand Rapids kept within arm's reach with a few errors from Omaha and an Atkinson termination. After being tied at 12, a 3-0 run from the Supernovas off a pair of Nuneviller kills kept the momentum rolling. An extended rally ending in a Cooper kill snowballed into a 4-1 run for Omaha to take a commanding 21-15 lead. Cooper succeeded on her second swing of a rally to give Omaha set point before a net violation ended the opening set with a 25-21 Supernovas victory. Cooper teed off for seven kills on a .353 hitting percentage while Nuneviller and Caffey tallied four of their own.

Set 2:&nbsp;The second set began like the first with tight back-and-forth action, but Omaha gained the early advantage with a 4-0 run jump started by two Rise hitting errors and kills from Batenhorst — who came in for an injured Nuneviller after the collison with Valentín-Anderson — and Cooper. The Supernovas were startled from the hard impact with its two core players as Grand Rapids middle blocker Ali Bastianelli came off the bench to serve a 6-0 run to give the Rise an 11-9 lead. Cooper followed up with two kills and an ace from Valentín-Anderson to regain the edge. Neither team would gain a lead larger than two points for the rest of the set, and Grand Rapids took the upper hand with a kill from Carli Snyder to give the Rise a 23-22 lead. Then Nuneviller went into overdrive, terminating on her next three swings for a trio of points to give Omaha a 25-23 win and a 2-0 match lead.

Set 3:&nbsp;Trailing 4-2 early, the Supernovas rallied off a 4-0 run from two Nuneviller kills, a Valentín-Anderson tally and a Payne ace to take a 6-4 lead. Cooper extended her match-leading kill total with two more to put the score at 9-6 Omaha. Pritchard found an offensive groove off the bench for the Rise with two kills and a block from rookie setter Camryn Turner and Alyssa Jensen for Grand Rapids to take a 15-14 advantage. Tied at 21 in the redzone, the Supernovas once again elevated its play in crunch time as Caffey and Cooper executed on swings to give Omaha match point. A Cooper attack set up a tough out-of-system set for Jensen — a middle blocker — who's effort resulted in a four-hit violation, giving Omaha a 25-22 set win and a second consecutive sweep of the Rise.

After finishing a perfect opening weekend, the Supernovas continue its two-match road swing with a visit to the Vegas Thrill on Friday, January 17 with first serve set for 9 p.m. CST. The match will be streamed live on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpuU7YbPfm4SiX28BIWNFdwEeDE8dWg3bASawtE_cQbkgtbIHXqSFBa7_ZqOdKSZNMs42lVvO62RIVjU3y9fUbQJwCc9HaWozLzWM6ZAOdPnoWm1B09k3avNo=&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">PVF's YouTube Channel.</a>

Omaha returns home two days later to face the San Diego Mojo on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. CST with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpueoeT5B5obur--QXXHpkKH0seIemsaxLU6zgSfOw8nbq4eVWTDv7EH0-ysFTeDNP-qnHxKujzle4RIHCvrtoyMudpBxsRgUeiY6VrlBiXX63FByi17DMqE4=&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">Nebraska Public Media&nbsp;</a>providing television coverage.

Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.

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

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

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

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

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 </figure>Omaha SupernovasGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpuRUjPTyG-gypJSlLzYEfxZa6tQhg7Q1R_y_Qbf7EEuvUsRbZHendJcWCqfIexssFEYtNSZvMR72DiCP0H1OZKVt2PxVH55dCteB2WSG2ZHjgtKfA1tmkKGW_fH55gMaSyBGE503v0wWh&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska's professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, used team grit and superb performances from its pins to complete a 25-21, 25-23, 25-22 sweep over the Grand Rapids Rise (0-2) Sunday night at Van Andel Arena in a Rise record crowd of 8,706.The trio of&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson, Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;and&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;spearheaded an improved Omaha (2-0) offense from opening night that hit .253, compared to a .187 hitting percentage on Friday against Atlanta. Valentín-Anderson — Puerto Rico's starting setter in the 2016 Rio Olympics — dished out 42 assists, 11 digs, four kills and an ace in an all-around performance despite worse passing from two nights ago.She also recovered from a hard face-to-face collision with Nuneviller in the second set. Both her and the Oregon product shook it off as Nuneviller went on to finish with 15 kills on a .353 hitting percentage with 19 digs. Cooper recovered from a rough opening night to end with a match-high 16 kills (.273) and 12 digs with an ace.Kayla Caffey&nbsp;led all Omaha middle blockers with seven kills on a .235 clip with five digs.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;was limited offensively with three kills, but came up with a pair of blocks to move her season total to nine in two matches.&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;tallied seven kills on the night while&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;killed three balls on five swings in the place of Nuneviller in the second set.&nbsp;Libero Camila Gómez&nbsp;recorded 12 digs and three assists.2024 Greek League MVP Sherridan Atkinson led the Rise with 12 kills on a .344 clip with eight digs and one block. Erika Pritchard came off the bench for 12 kills on a .417 hitting percentage with 11 digs in two sets.Full stats can be found<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpueoeT5B5oburk7OfrsdEKA5NryWzup9PSdbzHHUfyZepY0SfotOkucD25CuAcuVRTfuD0a5FvUv8AOuj5p9ro24_heuAX2h2l5b6rsO4UQqbGklhig_vhhOVjRzZayoD9I194TbHZBwOoaoCwRHMvSS6qU7a6XpYs8yT6E7pAkcA&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">&nbsp;here.</a>Key Notes<ul>
 <li>The Supernovas move to 5-1 all-time against the Rise which is its second-highest win percentage against any team in the PVF (.833). The only one higher being Orlando in which Omaha is unbeaten against (4-0).</li><li>Dating back to last season's PVF championship, it's the second-straight win for Omaha over Grand Rapids.</li><li>Valentín-Anderson has found major success against the Rise. In three career matches versus Grand Rapids, the Puerto Rican has averaged 12.63 assists and 4.0 digs per set along with eight kills and one ace in eight sets.</li><li>Since last season's championship match, Nuneviller has posted at least 12 kills and 15 digs in three-straight matches.</li>
 </ul>Set 1:&nbsp;The Rise took an early 3-2 lead, but a Cooper kill and ace resulted in a 3-0 run for a 5-3 lead. That advantage grew to 8-5 with a trio of kills from Nuneviller, Payne and Caffey. Grand Rapids kept within arm's reach with a few errors from Omaha and an Atkinson termination. After being tied at 12, a 3-0 run from the Supernovas off a pair of Nuneviller kills kept the momentum rolling. An extended rally ending in a Cooper kill snowballed into a 4-1 run for Omaha to take a commanding 21-15 lead. Cooper succeeded on her second swing of a rally to give Omaha set point before a net violation ended the opening set with a 25-21 Supernovas victory. Cooper teed off for seven kills on a .353 hitting percentage while Nuneviller and Caffey tallied four of their own.Set 2:&nbsp;The second set began like the first with tight back-and-forth action, but Omaha gained the early advantage with a 4-0 run jump started by two Rise hitting errors and kills from Batenhorst — who came in for an injured Nuneviller after the collison with Valentín-Anderson — and Cooper. The Supernovas were startled from the hard impact with its two core players as Grand Rapids middle blocker Ali Bastianelli came off the bench to serve a 6-0 run to give the Rise an 11-9 lead. Cooper followed up with two kills and an ace from Valentín-Anderson to regain the edge. Neither team would gain a lead larger than two points for the rest of the set, and Grand Rapids took the upper hand with a kill from Carli Snyder to give the Rise a 23-22 lead. Then Nuneviller went into overdrive, terminating on her next three swings for a trio of points to give Omaha a 25-23 win and a 2-0 match lead.Set 3:&nbsp;Trailing 4-2 early, the Supernovas rallied off a 4-0 run from two Nuneviller kills, a Valentín-Anderson tally and a Payne ace to take a 6-4 lead. Cooper extended her match-leading kill total with two more to put the score at 9-6 Omaha. Pritchard found an offensive groove off the bench for the Rise with two kills and a block from rookie setter Camryn Turner and Alyssa Jensen for Grand Rapids to take a 15-14 advantage. Tied at 21 in the redzone, the Supernovas once again elevated its play in crunch time as Caffey and Cooper executed on swings to give Omaha match point. A Cooper attack set up a tough out-of-system set for Jensen — a middle blocker — who's effort resulted in a four-hit violation, giving Omaha a 25-22 set win and a second consecutive sweep of the Rise.After finishing a perfect opening weekend, the Supernovas continue its two-match road swing with a visit to the Vegas Thrill on Friday, January 17 with first serve set for 9 p.m. CST. The match will be streamed live on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpuU7YbPfm4SiX28BIWNFdwEeDE8dWg3bASawtE_cQbkgtbIHXqSFBa7_ZqOdKSZNMs42lVvO62RIVjU3y9fUbQJwCc9HaWozLzWM6ZAOdPnoWm1B09k3avNo=&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">PVF's YouTube Channel.</a>Omaha returns home two days later to face the San Diego Mojo on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. CST with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001difK5Tp3k9qPhVoPBNq6SOzHeNIkEFKCvEHqh7oUDDLjfV1LwIMpueoeT5B5obur--QXXHpkKH0seIemsaxLU6zgSfOw8nbq4eVWTDv7EH0-ysFTeDNP-qnHxKujzle4RIHCvrtoyMudpBxsRgUeiY6VrlBiXX63FByi17DMqE4=&amp;c=-V9Ovm98TIL5Vou197VkuYNNyoMsB5d4yRYWfyjCk-vsDc2cbuhpCw==&amp;ch=ZRYRS1S9hokF8F5hCo3_pjoN7T9vI-K1DYQpHiLegxfTWPWR3PnvEw==">Nebraska Public Media&nbsp;</a>providing television coverage.Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.

Supernovas Grind Out Sweep of Rise to Cap Perfect Opening Weekend

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 10

Lingle Fort Laramie, WY 48, Hemingford 16

Lingle Fort Laramie, WY 60, Hemingford 26

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 10GirlsLakota Tech, SD 65,&nbsp; Alliance 35Hay Springs 63, Banner County 12Bennington 68, Scottsbluff 31Crete 53, Gering 50Bridgeport 45, Chase County 30Lingle Fort Laramie, WY 48, Hemingford 16Haxtun, CO 51, Kimball 40Gordon-Rushville 35, Mitchell 24Morrill 38, Hyannis 20Bayard 53, Potter-Dix 20Sidney 39, Broken Bow 38BoysHay Springs 75, Banner County 28Crete 62, Gering 22Scottsbluff 63, Bennington 62Bridgeport 44, Chase County 42Cody-Kilgore 61, Creek Valley 41Lingle Fort Laramie, WY 60, Hemingford 26Kimball 70, Haxtun, CO 49Mitchell 75, Gordon-Rushville 31Morrill 34, Hyannis 26Potter-Dix 63, Bayard 50

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 10

OMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, began its 2025 title defense with a victory over the Atlanta Vibe in a five-set thriller (22-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-13) Friday at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in downtown Omaha.&nbsp;

The Supernovas reset its own&nbsp;U.S. Pro Volleyball record Friday night,&nbsp;witnessing&nbsp;13,486 fans&nbsp;pack into CHI, surpassing their previous attendance record of 12,090 set last season. In less than two years of existence, the Supernovas franchise owns the top-eight U.S. Pro Volleyball attendance records with six of those having at least 11,000.&nbsp;

The Supernovas’ victory was fueled by 2024 PVF All-League First Team pick&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;who led the charge as Player of the Game. The third-year pro delivered an impressive 22 kills and 17 digs showcasing her dominance on both offense and defense. Middle blocker and former Husker&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;also made Supernovas history, breaking the franchise’s single-match blocking record with seven stuffs. Hord added 10 kills and recorded a .555 hitting percentage on the night.

Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez,&nbsp;who signed with the Supernovas over the offseason from Grand Rapids, added another franchise record in her Omaha debut, tallying a single-match record 31 digs. Puerto Rico Olympian&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;dished out 48 assists and 17 digs with three kills to start out her second season in a Supernovas uniform.&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;(8),&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;(6) and&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;(6) all added offensively in a night where Omaha hit .187 as a team, but limited the Vibe to .155 hitting percentage.&nbsp;

Former Nebraska first team All-American&nbsp;Merritt Beason&nbsp;led Atlanta with 17 kills and a .347 hitting percentage in her professional debut. Middle blocker and Stanford product McKenna Vicini posted 11 kills on a .435 hitting percentage. Pia Timmer reached 11 kills while reigning PVF MVP Leah Edmond equaled that total with 11 of her own.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;The match began with Beason making an immediate impact for the Vibe, securing three of the team’s first five points with two kills and a block to give Atlanta a 5-3 advantage. The opening set was filled with errors from both teams, but the set remained competitive with the Vibe keeping an arm’s reach out front. Shelly Fanning mustered a kill, and a Payne error gave Atlanta a four-point edge at 18-14. A reversal on a block touch swung the momentum and killed a Supernovas comeback as Fanning closed the door for a 25-22 set win. Cooper led Omaha with four kills while Beason had four on her own.&nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;The Supernovas came out strong in the second set, jumping to an early 5-2 lead. Beason followed up with a key kill, tying the score at 8-8. Valentín-Anderson quickly responded with a setter dump and an ace to regain the lead for the Supernovas. The Vibe kept the pressure but Nuneviller’s back-to-back kills shifted control to a 16-13 Omaha lead. Hord’s sixth kill of the night followed by a Timmer hitting error extended the lead to 21-16. Back-to-back blocks from Aiko Jones and rookie Khori Lewis cut the Supernovas lead to 21-19, but a block from Hord and back-to-back stuffs from Payne led Omaha to close out the set with a 25-19 victory.

Set 3:&nbsp;The set started off tight with a 6-6 tie as points were traded back and forth. Tied at 10, Atlanta mounted a rally with a pair of blocks from Vicini and two kills by Edmond to give the Vibe a 15-11 advantage. Trailing 18-13, A string of four-straight points and three consecutive blocks helped the Supernovas close the gap at 18-17. Another Nuneviller kill tied the set at 20, but a 5-1 Atlanta run – highlighted by two Vicini blocks – gave the Vibe a 2-1 set advantage with a 25-22 game win.&nbsp;

Set 4:&nbsp;The Supernovas made a key adjustment in the fourth set, bringing in Batenhorst for Cooper, to fuel a 7-1 lead to start the set. Batenhorst secured her second kill of the match to help the Supernovas extend its advantage to 11-6. The momentum continued as Omaha extended the score to 15-9 off a Payne kill and block, forcing the Vibe to call a timeout. For the remainder of the set Batenhorst and Nuneviller took charge offensively, leading the Supernovas with four kills each. The Supernovas closed out the set 25-22 to force a decisive fifth set.&nbsp;

Set 5:&nbsp;The Vibe took control early in the fifth set, jumping out to a 4-2 lead. Nuneviller quickly responded with two kills to tie the score. Batenhorst helped jumpstart a run with a kill that pushed the Supernovas ahead 8-5. Beason kept the Vibe in the game with back-to-back tallies, which narrowed the gap to 11-9, but Nuneviller answered with two more kills to extend Omaha’s lead to 13-11. The match ended with another decisive kill from Nuneviller, who recorded six kills on seven swings in the set to seal a 1-0 start to the season for the Supernovas.

The Supernovas hit the road for the first time in 2025 on Sunday, January 12, to take on the Grand Rapids Rise. The match is set for a 5:00 PM CST first serve at Van Andel Arena.

Sunday’s match will be the first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation showdown on&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;with Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak on the call.&nbsp;

Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station KCRO 660 AM as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury and KSID-AM in Sidney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Omaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb. -&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first pro volleyball champions, began its 2025 title defense with a victory over the Atlanta Vibe in a five-set thriller (22-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 15-13) Friday at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in downtown Omaha.&nbsp;The Supernovas reset its own&nbsp;U.S. Pro Volleyball record Friday night,&nbsp;witnessing&nbsp;13,486 fans&nbsp;pack into CHI, surpassing their previous attendance record of 12,090 set last season. In less than two years of existence, the Supernovas franchise owns the top-eight U.S. Pro Volleyball attendance records with six of those having at least 11,000.&nbsp;The Supernovas’ victory was fueled by 2024 PVF All-League First Team pick&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;who led the charge as Player of the Game. The third-year pro delivered an impressive 22 kills and 17 digs showcasing her dominance on both offense and defense. Middle blocker and former Husker&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;also made Supernovas history, breaking the franchise’s single-match blocking record with seven stuffs. Hord added 10 kills and recorded a .555 hitting percentage on the night.Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez,&nbsp;who signed with the Supernovas over the offseason from Grand Rapids, added another franchise record in her Omaha debut, tallying a single-match record 31 digs. Puerto Rico Olympian&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;dished out 48 assists and 17 digs with three kills to start out her second season in a Supernovas uniform.&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;(8),&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;(6) and&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst&nbsp;(6) all added offensively in a night where Omaha hit .187 as a team, but limited the Vibe to .155 hitting percentage.&nbsp;Former Nebraska first team All-American&nbsp;Merritt Beason&nbsp;led Atlanta with 17 kills and a .347 hitting percentage in her professional debut. Middle blocker and Stanford product McKenna Vicini posted 11 kills on a .435 hitting percentage. Pia Timmer reached 11 kills while reigning PVF MVP Leah Edmond equaled that total with 11 of her own.&nbsp;Set 1:&nbsp;The match began with Beason making an immediate impact for the Vibe, securing three of the team’s first five points with two kills and a block to give Atlanta a 5-3 advantage. The opening set was filled with errors from both teams, but the set remained competitive with the Vibe keeping an arm’s reach out front. Shelly Fanning mustered a kill, and a Payne error gave Atlanta a four-point edge at 18-14. A reversal on a block touch swung the momentum and killed a Supernovas comeback as Fanning closed the door for a 25-22 set win. Cooper led Omaha with four kills while Beason had four on her own.&nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;The Supernovas came out strong in the second set, jumping to an early 5-2 lead. Beason followed up with a key kill, tying the score at 8-8. Valentín-Anderson quickly responded with a setter dump and an ace to regain the lead for the Supernovas. The Vibe kept the pressure but Nuneviller’s back-to-back kills shifted control to a 16-13 Omaha lead. Hord’s sixth kill of the night followed by a Timmer hitting error extended the lead to 21-16. Back-to-back blocks from Aiko Jones and rookie Khori Lewis cut the Supernovas lead to 21-19, but a block from Hord and back-to-back stuffs from Payne led Omaha to close out the set with a 25-19 victory.Set 3:&nbsp;The set started off tight with a 6-6 tie as points were traded back and forth. Tied at 10, Atlanta mounted a rally with a pair of blocks from Vicini and two kills by Edmond to give the Vibe a 15-11 advantage. Trailing 18-13, A string of four-straight points and three consecutive blocks helped the Supernovas close the gap at 18-17. Another Nuneviller kill tied the set at 20, but a 5-1 Atlanta run – highlighted by two Vicini blocks – gave the Vibe a 2-1 set advantage with a 25-22 game win.&nbsp;Set 4:&nbsp;The Supernovas made a key adjustment in the fourth set, bringing in Batenhorst for Cooper, to fuel a 7-1 lead to start the set. Batenhorst secured her second kill of the match to help the Supernovas extend its advantage to 11-6. The momentum continued as Omaha extended the score to 15-9 off a Payne kill and block, forcing the Vibe to call a timeout. For the remainder of the set Batenhorst and Nuneviller took charge offensively, leading the Supernovas with four kills each. The Supernovas closed out the set 25-22 to force a decisive fifth set.&nbsp;Set 5:&nbsp;The Vibe took control early in the fifth set, jumping out to a 4-2 lead. Nuneviller quickly responded with two kills to tie the score. Batenhorst helped jumpstart a run with a kill that pushed the Supernovas ahead 8-5. Beason kept the Vibe in the game with back-to-back tallies, which narrowed the gap to 11-9, but Nuneviller answered with two more kills to extend Omaha’s lead to 13-11. The match ended with another decisive kill from Nuneviller, who recorded six kills on seven swings in the set to seal a 1-0 start to the season for the Supernovas.The Supernovas hit the road for the first time in 2025 on Sunday, January 12, to take on the Grand Rapids Rise. The match is set for a 5:00 PM CST first serve at Van Andel Arena.Sunday’s match will be the first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation showdown on&nbsp;FS1&nbsp;with Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak on the call.&nbsp;Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station KCRO 660 AM as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury and KSID-AM in Sidney.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

Supernovas Triumph Over Vibe in Five-Set Epic, Shattering U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance Record

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001piBUMXdO9Zr1VJlPLCmvrTsNQhaNGFMv6CcVbaanwBsdxqLaiwZRIC3c_5c7g6IBl2mjfTBez9ghDUGojnz9H8H-1RLZ5j6dj3Et4xOE-v64lFixoUjwYBk9vCHWo0y-Mn0NBDghiZAeq08lgP_ehlAKZ3Yevqn7&amp;c=aeMvlk3hvvYIL3vrfuVMTSFr1WFVtKzSUUA2oQrTmxFh0XpBZvCS3w==&amp;ch=jUdgSIchkxEJrhu3YwpT__HI4IqX2lqskVP7PUuFLI2CtVO2M5XZeA==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, continue to show the growing interest and passion of pro volleyball, resetting the&nbsp;U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance Record&nbsp;with&nbsp;13,486&nbsp;cheering on the Supernovas for the 2025 season opener at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;against the Atlanta Vibe.

Omaha broke its own attendance record from a season ago when 12,090 packed into CHI on March 16, 2024, to see the Supernovas beat the Orlando Valkyries 3-1. The franchise&nbsp;has now hosted the top eight most attended Pro Volleyball matches in U.S. history&nbsp;with nine of the top ten taking place in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In less than two seasons of existence, the Supernovas have hosted six crowds of 11,000 or more and eight with more than 10,000&nbsp;in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

During its championship run in the&nbsp;inaugural&nbsp;2024&nbsp;PVF season, Omaha and the Supernovas became the league's shining&nbsp;star, hosting 134,969 fans across the 14 matches held at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;That includes a whopping 9,656 average mark for the 12 Supernovas’ home matches,&nbsp;which was No. 1 in the world&nbsp;in&nbsp;pro volleyball&nbsp;average&nbsp;attendance. Plus, there&nbsp;were&nbsp;19,094&nbsp;spectators who attended the PVF Semifinals and Championship&nbsp;in May.&nbsp;

"The unwavering support and enthusiasm of Omaha fans continue to set the gold standard in professional volleyball,"&nbsp;Supernovas Owner Danny White said. "Resetting the U.S. Pro Volleyball record is another testament to the incredible energy of&nbsp;NovasNation&nbsp;and their unmatched passion for the sport.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;not just about the numbers —&nbsp;it's&nbsp;about the community&nbsp;we've&nbsp;built together and the milestones we will continue to achieve. As we look ahead, we remain committed to raising the bar and delivering a major league volleyball experience that inspires the next generation athletes and fans."&nbsp;

"NovasNation&nbsp;has shown the world that professional volleyball has a bright future,"&nbsp;Supernovas Partner Kirk Thompson shared. "Breaking another U.S. Pro Volleyball record underscores the growing hunger for this sport and the impact it's making on a major-league level.&nbsp;We're proud to be at the forefront of this growth, showing what's possible when passion meets opportunity, and we're excited to keep elevating the game for our fans and the sport as a whole."&nbsp;

“The entire Metro area, Nebraska and our region has embraced the Supernovas with open arms since our first match one year ago.”&nbsp;Supernovas Team President Diane Mendenhall.&nbsp;“This achievement highlights the passion, dedication and growth of&nbsp;NovasNation&nbsp;since the Championship Match last May. It's a reminder of the limitless potential of our sport and our responsibility to keep pushing what's possible by delivering a major-league experience in a world class arena that inspires even more people to join this movement."&nbsp;

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 </figure>Omaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001piBUMXdO9Zr1VJlPLCmvrTsNQhaNGFMv6CcVbaanwBsdxqLaiwZRIC3c_5c7g6IBl2mjfTBez9ghDUGojnz9H8H-1RLZ5j6dj3Et4xOE-v64lFixoUjwYBk9vCHWo0y-Mn0NBDghiZAeq08lgP_ehlAKZ3Yevqn7&amp;c=aeMvlk3hvvYIL3vrfuVMTSFr1WFVtKzSUUA2oQrTmxFh0XpBZvCS3w==&amp;ch=jUdgSIchkxEJrhu3YwpT__HI4IqX2lqskVP7PUuFLI2CtVO2M5XZeA==">Omaha Supernovas</a>, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, continue to show the growing interest and passion of pro volleyball, resetting the&nbsp;U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance Record&nbsp;with&nbsp;13,486&nbsp;cheering on the Supernovas for the 2025 season opener at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;against the Atlanta Vibe.Omaha broke its own attendance record from a season ago when 12,090 packed into CHI on March 16, 2024, to see the Supernovas beat the Orlando Valkyries 3-1. The franchise&nbsp;has now hosted the top eight most attended Pro Volleyball matches in U.S. history&nbsp;with nine of the top ten taking place in Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;In less than two seasons of existence, the Supernovas have hosted six crowds of 11,000 or more and eight with more than 10,000&nbsp;in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;During its championship run in the&nbsp;inaugural&nbsp;2024&nbsp;PVF season, Omaha and the Supernovas became the league's shining&nbsp;star, hosting 134,969 fans across the 14 matches held at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;That includes a whopping 9,656 average mark for the 12 Supernovas’ home matches,&nbsp;which was No. 1 in the world&nbsp;in&nbsp;pro volleyball&nbsp;average&nbsp;attendance. Plus, there&nbsp;were&nbsp;19,094&nbsp;spectators who attended the PVF Semifinals and Championship&nbsp;in May.&nbsp;"The unwavering support and enthusiasm of Omaha fans continue to set the gold standard in professional volleyball,"&nbsp;Supernovas Owner Danny White said. "Resetting the U.S. Pro Volleyball record is another testament to the incredible energy of&nbsp;NovasNation&nbsp;and their unmatched passion for the sport.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;not just about the numbers —&nbsp;it's&nbsp;about the community&nbsp;we've&nbsp;built together and the milestones we will continue to achieve. As we look ahead, we remain committed to raising the bar and delivering a major league volleyball experience that inspires the next generation athletes and fans."&nbsp;"NovasNation&nbsp;has shown the world that professional volleyball has a bright future,"&nbsp;Supernovas Partner Kirk Thompson shared. "Breaking another U.S. Pro Volleyball record underscores the growing hunger for this sport and the impact it's making on a major-league level.&nbsp;We're proud to be at the forefront of this growth, showing what's possible when passion meets opportunity, and we're excited to keep elevating the game for our fans and the sport as a whole."&nbsp;“The entire Metro area, Nebraska and our region has embraced the Supernovas with open arms since our first match one year ago.”&nbsp;Supernovas Team President Diane Mendenhall.&nbsp;“This achievement highlights the passion, dedication and growth of&nbsp;NovasNation&nbsp;since the Championship Match last May. It's a reminder of the limitless potential of our sport and our responsibility to keep pushing what's possible by delivering a major-league experience in a world class arena that inspires even more people to join this movement."&nbsp;<ol>
 <li>13,486 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Atlanta Vibe | CHI Health Center | January 10, 2025</li><li>12,090 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Orland Valkyries | CHI Health Center | March 16, 2024</li><li>11,918 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Orlando Valkyries | CHI Health Center | February 18, 2024</li><li>11,624 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Atlanta Vibe | CHI Health Center | January 24, 2024</li><li>11,403 | Omaha Supernovas vs. San Diego Mojo | CHI Health Center | February 3, 2024</li><li>11,303 | Omaha Supernovas vs. San Diego Mojo | CHI Health Center | April 20, 2024</li><li>10,678 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Grand Rapids Rise (PVF Title) | CHI Health Center | May 18, 2024</li><li>10,315 | Omaha Supernovas vs. Vegas Thrill | CHI Health Center | March 30, 2024</li><li>10,213 | U.S. WNT vs. Dominican Republic | Pinnacle Bank Arena | January 9, 2016</li><li>9,165 | Omaha Supernovas at Columbus Fury | Nationwide Arena | February 21, 2024</li>
 </ol>Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station KCRO 660 AM as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury and KSID-AM in Sidney.&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

Supernovas Make History Again with New U.S. Pro Volleyball Attendance Record

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 9

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 9BoysCrawford 58, Edgemont, SD 38Paxton 64, Leyton 35GirlsLakota Tech, SD 56, Chadron 33Edgemont, SD 40, Crawford 29Leyton 75, Paxton 45

By: Con Marshall&nbsp; CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – Colorado School of Mines made great use of the free throw line Thursday night while defeating Chadron State 76-61 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball game played in Chadron.  

The Orediggers meshed 23 of 24 free shots while the host Eagles, now 6-7 for the season and 2-3 in the RMAC, were just 5-of-8 at the line. Both teams were perfect at the line in the second half. Mines was 15-of-15 and CSC was 2-of-2 while being fouled just three times. The Eagles outscored their guests 56-53 in points from the field by making 25 total field goals, two more than the visitors, and hitting six threes, one fewer than Mines. 

Chadron State had two double-figure scorers. Julio Phipps was 6-of-8 from the field, sank his only 3-pointer and made both of his free throws for 15 points and Darrius Miles finished with 14 points by going 6-of-9 from the field and 1-of-2 on both 3-pointers and free throws.

The Orediggers, now 11-2 for the season and 5-0 in the RMAC, led the entire game. They jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first 90 seconds when their leading scorers for both the game and the season, seniors Majok Deng and Riley Schroeder, each sank a 3-pointer and Deng added three free throws after he was fouled while firing from behind the arc again.

The Eagles soon had the difference down to four points when Miles scored on a putback, guard Jalen Thomas stole the ball and nailed a jumper and Miles made one of two free throws. 

Mines responded by going on another 9-0 run to take an 18-5 lead. Schroeder tallied seven of those points by hitting a jumper, getting a tipin and sinking another trey. That gave Schroeder 10 of his final tally of 12 points in the game. Only Deng, who was 7-of-7 at the free throw line while finishing with a game-high 17 points, scored more points for the Orediggers. 

Although Mines led by 13 just five-and-a-half minutes into the game, the Eagles chipped away and drew within five points—33-28—on Zy Wright's layup with 3:20 remaining in the opening half. Unfortunately, Chadron State failed to score again in the half and trailed 37-28 at intermission. The Orediggers also netted 12 of the first 14 points in the second half to build a 49-30 advantage and led by at least 14 points the rest of the way.

Phipps and Miles were CSC's top rebounders with five apiece.  The Eagles finished with 32 rebounds, one fewer than Mines, but scored 34 points in the paint, six more than the visitors. CSC also shot 43.1% from the field while Mines was just 41.8%, but the Orediggers 23-of-24 free throw marksmanship made the difference.  

Chadron State will play at home again Saturday afternoon when they greet another Denver-area team, Regis. The Rangers are 5-8 after losing to Black Hills State 90-73 Thursday night in Spearfish. 

Colorado School of Mines—Majok Deng 17, Riley Schroeder 12, Grant Pressly 9, Alex Romack 8, Jonathan Moore 8, Reagan Koch 8, Markus Pastorcic-Straun 7, Cade Mankle 4, Adam Krasovec 3. Totals: 23-55 FG (7-24 3PT) 23-24 FT. 76 points, 33 rebounds, 13 assists, 13 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall&nbsp; CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Colorado School of Mines made great use of the free throw line Thursday night while defeating Chadron State 76-61 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball game played in Chadron. The Orediggers meshed 23 of 24 free shots while the host Eagles, now 6-7 for the season and 2-3 in the RMAC, were just 5-of-8 at the line. Both teams were perfect at the line in the second half. Mines was 15-of-15 and CSC was 2-of-2 while being fouled just three times. The Eagles outscored their guests 56-53 in points from the field by making 25 total field goals, two more than the visitors, and hitting six threes, one fewer than Mines. Chadron State had two double-figure scorers. Julio Phipps was 6-of-8 from the field, sank his only 3-pointer and made both of his free throws for 15 points and Darrius Miles finished with 14 points by going 6-of-9 from the field and 1-of-2 on both 3-pointers and free throws.The Orediggers, now 11-2 for the season and 5-0 in the RMAC, led the entire game. They jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first 90 seconds when their leading scorers for both the game and the season, seniors Majok Deng and Riley Schroeder, each sank a 3-pointer and Deng added three free throws after he was fouled while firing from behind the arc again.The Eagles soon had the difference down to four points when Miles scored on a putback, guard Jalen Thomas stole the ball and nailed a jumper and Miles made one of two free throws. Mines responded by going on another 9-0 run to take an 18-5 lead. Schroeder tallied seven of those points by hitting a jumper, getting a tipin and sinking another trey. That gave Schroeder 10 of his final tally of 12 points in the game. Only Deng, who was 7-of-7 at the free throw line while finishing with a game-high 17 points, scored more points for the Orediggers. Although Mines led by 13 just five-and-a-half minutes into the game, the Eagles chipped away and drew within five points—33-28—on Zy Wright's layup with 3:20 remaining in the opening half. Unfortunately, Chadron State failed to score again in the half and trailed 37-28 at intermission. The Orediggers also netted 12 of the first 14 points in the second half to build a 49-30 advantage and led by at least 14 points the rest of the way.Phipps and Miles were CSC's top rebounders with five apiece. The Eagles finished with 32 rebounds, one fewer than Mines, but scored 34 points in the paint, six more than the visitors. CSC also shot 43.1% from the field while Mines was just 41.8%, but the Orediggers 23-of-24 free throw marksmanship made the difference. Chadron State will play at home again Saturday afternoon when they greet another Denver-area team, Regis. The Rangers are 5-8 after losing to Black Hills State 90-73 Thursday night in Spearfish. Colorado School of Mines—Majok Deng 17, Riley Schroeder 12, Grant Pressly 9, Alex Romack 8, Jonathan Moore 8, Reagan Koch 8, Markus Pastorcic-Straun 7, Cade Mankle 4, Adam Krasovec 3. Totals: 23-55 FG (7-24 3PT) 23-24 FT. 76 points, 33 rebounds, 13 assists, 13 turnovers.

#13 Colorado Mines pulls away in second half to top Chadron State

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – In a game where neither team shot better than 30 percent from the field, Jenna Siebert's 23 points on 25 field goal attempts were the difference for the visiting Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, who defeated Chadron State 55-45 in an RMAC women's basketball game at the Chicoine Center Thursday.

The loss drops the Eagles to 2-9 overall and 1-4 in the RMAC. Mines improved to 4-9 overall and 2-3 in conference play. 

Kyra Tanabe (13 points) and Allison Richards (11) scored in double figures for Chadron State, with Richards returning to the rotation after a two-game absence. Tanabe shot 4-for-13 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out a team-high three assists. Ashayla Powers had a team-high nine rebounds to go with seven points. 

The Eagles shot 25.4 percent from the field, making 15 of 59 field goal attempts. They were only 15.8 percent from three (3-19) but continued to excel from the free-throw line, hitting 92.3 of shots from the stripe (12-13). The Eagles are hitting 80 percent of their free throws as a team this season, third-best in the RMAC. 

Despite the low percentages for CSC, the Eagles defense forced the Orediggers into a tough shooting night as well. The visitors were 27.3 percent from the field, 16.7 percent from three and only 63 percent (17-27) from the line. 

The difference came with Colorado School of Mines outrebounding CSC 52-45, including 18 offensive rebounds that consistently gave the Orediggers extra possessions. Chadron State also committed 15 turnovers, the Orediggers had just 10. 

Colorado School of Mines took an early lead by margins of 6-0 and 9-3, but the Eagles used a 7-0 scoring run with four points from Jordyn Stokes and a three from Allison Richards to take a 10-9 lead after one quarter of play. 

The Eagles led for much of the second quarter as both teams struggled to score. Back-to-back jumpers from Olivia Waufle and Tanabe gave CSC its largest lead at 14-10, but Mines took a 17-16 lead on a Peyton Freiermuth jumper with 2:10 to go in the first half and led 19-17 at halftime.

The teams traded baskets early in the third, with an Allison Richards three-point play making it 23-22, Orediggers. But Mines found a run, outscoring CSC 11-2 over the next five minutes of game time to separate and build the first double digit lead for either team.

CSC closed the third quarter on a 6-2 run, but Mines maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter. It was a two-point game at 47-45 with a minute to play, but Siebert had a layup and Mines scored six points from the free-throw line in the game's final 19 seconds for a deceptively large final margin of victory.

Chadron State will remain at home this Saturday against Regis (5-7, 3-2 RMAC). The Rangers lost 79-55 to Black Hills State on Thursday and have dropped their last three. 

Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 13, Allison Richards 11, Ashayla Powers 7, Jordyn Stokes 4, McKenzi Petersen 4, Olivia Waufle 2, Bati Assefa 2, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 15-59 FG, 3-19 3PT, 12-13 FT. 45 points, 45 rebounds, 7 assists, 15 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – In a game where neither team shot better than 30 percent from the field, Jenna Siebert's 23 points on 25 field goal attempts were the difference for the visiting Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, who defeated Chadron State 55-45 in an RMAC women's basketball game at the Chicoine Center Thursday.The loss drops the Eagles to 2-9 overall and 1-4 in the RMAC. Mines improved to 4-9 overall and 2-3 in conference play. Kyra Tanabe (13 points) and Allison Richards (11) scored in double figures for Chadron State, with Richards returning to the rotation after a two-game absence. Tanabe shot 4-for-13 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out a team-high three assists. Ashayla Powers had a team-high nine rebounds to go with seven points. The Eagles shot 25.4 percent from the field, making 15 of 59 field goal attempts. They were only 15.8 percent from three (3-19) but continued to excel from the free-throw line, hitting 92.3 of shots from the stripe (12-13). The Eagles are hitting 80 percent of their free throws as a team this season, third-best in the RMAC. Despite the low percentages for CSC, the Eagles defense forced the Orediggers into a tough shooting night as well. The visitors were 27.3 percent from the field, 16.7 percent from three and only 63 percent (17-27) from the line. The difference came with Colorado School of Mines outrebounding CSC 52-45, including 18 offensive rebounds that consistently gave the Orediggers extra possessions. Chadron State also committed 15 turnovers, the Orediggers had just 10. Colorado School of Mines took an early lead by margins of 6-0 and 9-3, but the Eagles used a 7-0 scoring run with four points from Jordyn Stokes and a three from Allison Richards to take a 10-9 lead after one quarter of play. The Eagles led for much of the second quarter as both teams struggled to score. Back-to-back jumpers from Olivia Waufle and Tanabe gave CSC its largest lead at 14-10, but Mines took a 17-16 lead on a Peyton Freiermuth jumper with 2:10 to go in the first half and led 19-17 at halftime.The teams traded baskets early in the third, with an Allison Richards three-point play making it 23-22, Orediggers. But Mines found a run, outscoring CSC 11-2 over the next five minutes of game time to separate and build the first double digit lead for either team.CSC closed the third quarter on a 6-2 run, but Mines maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter. It was a two-point game at 47-45 with a minute to play, but Siebert had a layup and Mines scored six points from the free-throw line in the game's final 19 seconds for a deceptively large final margin of victory.Chadron State will remain at home this Saturday against Regis (5-7, 3-2 RMAC). The Rangers lost 79-55 to Black Hills State on Thursday and have dropped their last three. Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 13, Allison Richards 11, Ashayla Powers 7, Jordyn Stokes 4, McKenzi Petersen 4, Olivia Waufle 2, Bati Assefa 2, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 15-59 FG, 3-19 3PT, 12-13 FT. 45 points, 45 rebounds, 7 assists, 15 turnovers.

WBB: Frigid shooting night freezes both teams, Orediggers prevail over CSC

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 7

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 7BoysOgallala 55, Bridgeport 48Chadron 66, Hot Springs, SD 39Hay Springs 56, Cody-Kilgore 54Creek Valley 63, Minatare 31Sterling, CO 61, Sidney 54Kimball 82, South Platte 43Hyannis 30, Sutherland 27GirlsMorrill 52, Banner County 20Ogallala 54, Bridgeport 44Chadron 42, Hot Springs, SD 25Hay Springs 44, Cody-Kilgore 29Creek Valley 47, Minatare 27Sidney 81, Sterling, CO 18South Platte 49, Kimball 20Hyannis 39, Sutherland 22Valentine 55, Gordon-Rushville 27

&nbsp; Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>

Tuesday, Jan 7: 5pm Husker Mens Basketball at Iowa

Wednesday, Jan 8: 5:30pm Husker Womens Basketball vs. Michigan State&nbsp;

Jan 11: Alliance vs. Bridgeport Basketball. Girls at 3:30pm followed by boys. Join "Voice of the Bulldogs" <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports">Canon Rath</a> for all the action!&nbsp;

&nbsp; Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by&nbsp;<a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>Tuesday, Jan 7: 5pm Husker Mens Basketball at IowaWednesday, Jan 8: 5:30pm Husker Womens Basketball vs. Michigan State&nbsp;Jan 11: Alliance vs. Bridgeport Basketball. Girls at 3:30pm followed by boys. Join "Voice of the Bulldogs" <a href="https://x.com/Canon_K9_Sports">Canon Rath</a> for all the action!&nbsp;

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 4

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 4BoysAlliance 75, Pine Bluffs, WY 67Scottsbluff 70, Chadron 46Sidney 61, Platte County, CO 41Gering 76, Lexington 30Potter-Dix vs Minatare - PostponedMorrill 58, Sioux County 32Perkins County at Leyton - PostponedGI Northwest at Ogallala - PostponedGirlsPine Bluffs, WY 49, Alliance 40Scottsbluff 63, Chadron 43Crawford 51, Morrill 40Gering 70, Lexington 36Potter-Dix vs Minatare - PostponedPerkins County at Leyton - PostponedGI Northwest at Ogallala - Postponed

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 4

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 3

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 3BoysAlliance 65, Sidney 54Hay Springs 55, Bayard 50Niobrara County, WY 73, Crawford 32Morrill 58, Sioux County 32Scottsbluff 82, Campbell County, WY 46GirlsBayard 34 , Hay Springs 25Niobrara County, WY 50, Crawford 37Sidney 61, Alliance 18Campbell County, WY 75, Scottsbluff 62

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 3

Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by <a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>

Friday, Jan 3 - Alliance Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Sidney, pregame at 2:15pm. Boys will follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls game. Join Canon Rath for the action.

Saturday, Jan 4 - Alliance Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Pine Bluff pregame at 2:15pm.&nbsp;Boys will follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls game. Join Canon Rath for the action.

Check out this week's KCOW Sports schedule for Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 or listen to the online stream by <a href="https://kcowradio.com/">clicking here.</a>Friday, Jan 3 - Alliance Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Sidney, pregame at 2:15pm. Boys will follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls game. Join Canon Rath for the action.Saturday, Jan 4 - Alliance Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Pine Bluff pregame at 2:15pm.&nbsp;Boys will follow 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls game. Join Canon Rath for the action.

KCOW Radio Sports Schedule (Week of December 30th)

Broken Bow, Neb. - The Alliance girls and boys basketball teams will be in action this weekend in Broken Bow for the 2024 Broken Bow Holiday Tournament. KCOW will provide LIVE coverage for the Friday games but will not have Saturday's games due to carrying the Nebraska vs Boston College Pinstripe Bowl game.&nbsp;

Alliance boys will represent the #2 seed and will take on #3 seed Broken Bow with tip off scheduled for 2:00pm (MT) and the girls who will be the #4 seed will battle it out with #1 seed Broken Bow with tip off set for 3:30pm (MT). Pregame coverage on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 is set to begin around 1:50pm (MT). Join Canon Rath for the action.

***Check out the 2024 Broken Bow Holiday Tournament Bracket below. Reminder all times on the bracket below are in the central time zone.

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 </figure>Panhandle PostBroken Bow, Neb. - The Alliance girls and boys basketball teams will be in action this weekend in Broken Bow for the 2024 Broken Bow Holiday Tournament. KCOW will provide LIVE coverage for the Friday games but will not have Saturday's games due to carrying the Nebraska vs Boston College Pinstripe Bowl game.&nbsp;Alliance boys will represent the #2 seed and will take on #3 seed Broken Bow with tip off scheduled for 2:00pm (MT) and the girls who will be the #4 seed will battle it out with #1 seed Broken Bow with tip off set for 3:30pm (MT). Pregame coverage on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400 is set to begin around 1:50pm (MT). Join Canon Rath for the action.***Check out the 2024 Broken Bow Holiday Tournament Bracket below. Reminder all times on the bracket below are in the central time zone.<figure>
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Alliance girls and boys basketball to play in the Broken Bow Holiday Tournament this weekend

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpORciYXPM-Jc8Kfjs3GOhawNaPp3P8JfANFziqL8ERomL7YlEzVCNnsRpciXgEDIwxBUWaPw1eJhzpFyNb8eOW8yKFhUE-ZWLfRZpBF2pmSiBUs_4Letm22SqHUIAjz4Lwkr8aHyyX3OP&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">Omaha Supernovas</a>,&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, are thrilled to announce the latest signings of its 2024 PVF Draft Class while adding one of the premier middle blockers from the college volleyball season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Creighton superstar setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait,&nbsp;Nebraska volleyball player and Omaha native&nbsp;Lindsay Krause, first-round pick&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo,&nbsp;and Minnesota’s&nbsp;Phoebe Awoleye&nbsp;all signed contracts with the Supernovas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wait ended her career as one of the best players in Creighton volleyball history. The four-year starting setter helped her team reach the Regional Final for the second time in school history in 2024, falling just short to the eventual national champions Penn State in five sets. Wait became the first-ever Bluejay volleyball player to be named a four-time All-American after being selected to the AVCA All-America First Team. She was named to the third team in 2023, plus her two honorable mention honors in 2021 and 2022. The Kansas native won back-to-back BIG EAST Player and Setter of the Year awards while being a four-time All-BIG EAST nominee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The most impressive part of Wait’s game is her all-around ability. She finished her college career with 4,945 assists (10.75 A/S), 1,454 digs (3.16 D/S), 784 points, 507 kills (1.10 K/S) on a .362 hitting percentage, 360 total blocks and 85 aces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I am excited to have officially signed with the Supernovas! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to stay in Omaha and be surrounded by the community that has supported me for the past 4 years,” Wait said.&nbsp;“Omaha fans are truly one of a kind. I can’t wait to get in the gym with all the amazing players, coaches, and staff who make this organization so special.”&nbsp;

Krause wrapped up her four-year college career at Nebraska, helping the Cornhuskers to two national runners-up and three Final Fours. The 6-foot-4 attacker recorded 857 points, 2.36 kills per set, 185 blocks and 24 aces in 102 career matches played in Lincoln. The former No. 1 overall recruit makes a return to her hometown of Omaha with the Supernovas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Signing with the Supernovas is nothing short of a dream come true,” Krause shared. “It is nothing short of a privilege to not only have the ability to play professional volleyball in the United States, but in my hometown in Nebraska.”&nbsp;

After transferring from Iowa, Onabanjo formed into one of the best offensive middle blockers in the country during her last two college seasons at Kansas. She averaged 1.82 kills per set and 107 blocks in her junior season with the Jayhawks before a breakout season in her senior year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Houston, Texas native was named an All-American for the first time in her career with an Honorable Mention honor after recording 2.58 kills per set on a staggering .409 hitting percentage – which was a top 15 mark in the country and second in the conference. Toyosi was also part of the All-Big 12 First Team thanks to 123 blocks on the season, which led the team and was fourth overall in the conference.&nbsp;

Awoleye joins the Supernovas as an undrafted free agent from Minnesota. The 6-foot-2 Marietta, Georgia native was one of the premier blockers in the Big Ten in her two seasons with the Golden Gophers. She posted 114 kills on a .281 clip, but Awoleye excelled at the net with 173 total blocks to lead the team and rank second in the Big Ten. That was an improvement from her first season in Minnesota when she put up 141 blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Awoleye joined the Golden Gophers from Loyola Marymount where she was an All-West Coast Conference First Team selection after posting 2.13 kills and 1.39 blocks per set in helping LMU to the NCAA Tournament. She spent her first two college seasons in her home state of Georgia playing for the Bulldogs, making the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2020 followed by 2021 where she appeared and started in all 29 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;

All four players will join the Supernovas in Omaha, where they are in the middle of Training Camp to prepare for the 2025 season. The Supernovas kick off their title-defending campaign on Friday, January 10 by hosting the Atlanta Vibe at the CHI Health Center for Banner Night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information on each draft pick, visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOXcmaXbLtcVafeOTosrjPiLZgxdLYK8Xjjs5qIS7h9RndQvnCyM65tAJBKaTHOnLQkszwckW90Wa9OrODS4ksoFDZTm2BMKIYTWT4r8UGMSWGqnD_oGq_poJ4B-5uzQpNaBTaHo6QEMs&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;

With another star-loaded roster full of local talent and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. Buy your 2025 season tickets today by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOYCawhUXIBnDshd16q041zVBSIYplfOriCWPPRyUitd7_fzsRFXPHQPWHQ_4r5ghCWsrkE3t2funn0JXNxZz72XMTDKqA7XrVcNaKCgBNFBu-8FIil83Hj4bUGs0U8ZSMA6DLcFtqB8W&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">link</a>&nbsp;or purchase&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOTWqFy3XO-Ij5Rx5vPYgpl3AJ9b45pHQpnkCFUq6iKWZfaR8iHMzKGatlRkH9-4lqR5TPF9yCe2ym42mJgE-qupRhq7TWHdmz0ISyt0-b_xOhhK7wGefdT7PdJMijvXPnVXH6p_ZxXAG&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">single-match tickets here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New for 2025 is a totally customizable, half-season ticket package. Choose any seven of the team’s 14 home matches and even select different seats for each game, with prices starting as low as $14 per match. Customize your Supernovas experience today by visiting this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOeS-0L3SLFojrac3uCxWkyMo80jDwL3Jkw8i0PF-3TPsCEOQX-b3j86pesDBwdrYsBs4fF7euxjpwZj9moOdoXtZffPrLl32Au24SX6vdR6VnE653tXSAbGzXnoYktkPPZWQwsFSRuTGOhkVOe3nauU=&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">link</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Check out the Supernovas full&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOQb-qICxTgvCIfZ4WlRU1p1dEnkzsbU3F81o9g8mnUkznyooJAQWWWy9eojtvRuF74vx85MGV8p5-60O67g-GXdDjPpGb7f-Z4nDWIkcFeyUa6iZgfuSO7KyPczK5VgQpYUQZe13dNiq5GT3-e2UxHI=&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">2025 schedule.</a>&nbsp;

To receive Supernovas updates, news and ticket information, download the official Supernovas App by clicking this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOeccKKCvLWttCLNT2hYaU6qpIgbflaz6RU0704lJWbKEoMOk2hNcBZkcl1Lih-4-r5j4m3UXIAw8ScZ6N0wTIkgHNbdPlYfSJVYccJjsY0b2yk_CKTn1wB8WcY8Eo1TK-Q==&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">link</a>.&nbsp;

To celebrate being the inaugural PVF champions, fans will be able to see the Supernovas and championship trophy as part of the official Championship Trophy Tour. Please click this&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOQZTPNc3lT7s1NOODJo1spkMt6Lxsj85RkUbcl5PA8hWuj5rCMNy71gXqkpNNwrsAG7FhQgOtS7oII5sXaZ8MVnz-T4YJlxAWB_dMb41oMPWzuf54r0buP4izLz-_3trs9zfLf_s7WuQ&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">link</a>&nbsp;to see where the Supernovas are this fall!&nbsp;

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

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

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

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

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 </figure>Geoff ExstromOmaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpORciYXPM-Jc8Kfjs3GOhawNaPp3P8JfANFziqL8ERomL7YlEzVCNnsRpciXgEDIwxBUWaPw1eJhzpFyNb8eOW8yKFhUE-ZWLfRZpBF2pmSiBUs_4Letm22SqHUIAjz4Lwkr8aHyyX3OP&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">Omaha Supernovas</a>,&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, are thrilled to announce the latest signings of its 2024 PVF Draft Class while adding one of the premier middle blockers from the college volleyball season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Creighton superstar setter&nbsp;Kendra Wait,&nbsp;Nebraska volleyball player and Omaha native&nbsp;Lindsay Krause, first-round pick&nbsp;Toyosi Onabanjo,&nbsp;and Minnesota’s&nbsp;Phoebe Awoleye&nbsp;all signed contracts with the Supernovas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wait ended her career as one of the best players in Creighton volleyball history. The four-year starting setter helped her team reach the Regional Final for the second time in school history in 2024, falling just short to the eventual national champions Penn State in five sets. Wait became the first-ever Bluejay volleyball player to be named a four-time All-American after being selected to the AVCA All-America First Team. She was named to the third team in 2023, plus her two honorable mention honors in 2021 and 2022. The Kansas native won back-to-back BIG EAST Player and Setter of the Year awards while being a four-time All-BIG EAST nominee.&nbsp;&nbsp;The most impressive part of Wait’s game is her all-around ability. She finished her college career with 4,945 assists (10.75 A/S), 1,454 digs (3.16 D/S), 784 points, 507 kills (1.10 K/S) on a .362 hitting percentage, 360 total blocks and 85 aces.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I am excited to have officially signed with the Supernovas! I’m grateful to have the opportunity to stay in Omaha and be surrounded by the community that has supported me for the past 4 years,” Wait said.&nbsp;“Omaha fans are truly one of a kind. I can’t wait to get in the gym with all the amazing players, coaches, and staff who make this organization so special.”&nbsp;Krause wrapped up her four-year college career at Nebraska, helping the Cornhuskers to two national runners-up and three Final Fours. The 6-foot-4 attacker recorded 857 points, 2.36 kills per set, 185 blocks and 24 aces in 102 career matches played in Lincoln. The former No. 1 overall recruit makes a return to her hometown of Omaha with the Supernovas.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Signing with the Supernovas is nothing short of a dream come true,” Krause shared. “It is nothing short of a privilege to not only have the ability to play professional volleyball in the United States, but in my hometown in Nebraska.”&nbsp;After transferring from Iowa, Onabanjo formed into one of the best offensive middle blockers in the country during her last two college seasons at Kansas. She averaged 1.82 kills per set and 107 blocks in her junior season with the Jayhawks before a breakout season in her senior year.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Houston, Texas native was named an All-American for the first time in her career with an Honorable Mention honor after recording 2.58 kills per set on a staggering .409 hitting percentage – which was a top 15 mark in the country and second in the conference. Toyosi was also part of the All-Big 12 First Team thanks to 123 blocks on the season, which led the team and was fourth overall in the conference.&nbsp;Awoleye joins the Supernovas as an undrafted free agent from Minnesota. The 6-foot-2 Marietta, Georgia native was one of the premier blockers in the Big Ten in her two seasons with the Golden Gophers. She posted 114 kills on a .281 clip, but Awoleye excelled at the net with 173 total blocks to lead the team and rank second in the Big Ten. That was an improvement from her first season in Minnesota when she put up 141 blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Awoleye joined the Golden Gophers from Loyola Marymount where she was an All-West Coast Conference First Team selection after posting 2.13 kills and 1.39 blocks per set in helping LMU to the NCAA Tournament. She spent her first two college seasons in her home state of Georgia playing for the Bulldogs, making the All-SEC Freshman Team in 2020 followed by 2021 where she appeared and started in all 29 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;All four players will join the Supernovas in Omaha, where they are in the middle of Training Camp to prepare for the 2025 season. The Supernovas kick off their title-defending campaign on Friday, January 10 by hosting the Atlanta Vibe at the CHI Health Center for Banner Night.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on each draft pick, visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001y8asazn26Nnnnzl9g7rqavFkUhrdADZM1ejxyjXO6XE8FfYpyIcpOXcmaXbLtcVafeOTosrjPiLZgxdLYK8Xjjs5qIS7h9RndQvnCyM65tAJBKaTHOnLQkszwckW90Wa9OrODS4ksoFDZTm2BMKIYTWT4r8UGMSWGqnD_oGq_poJ4B-5uzQpNaBTaHo6QEMs&amp;c=RYxk3KZPo9cGZHEPp9zl55cV4x6rEt0bkY_e6Qt1bVF7yJAjntTUzg==&amp;ch=Kai8kLETZXG29bcN9sjVY507TRkTrL2bDXjzoSPH-1ZyhAgse_C23g==">Supernovas Draft Tracker.</a>&nbsp;With another star-loaded roster full of local talent and more opportunities to see the Supernovas, fans can buy the world’s hottest ticket in professional volleyball. 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Choose any seven of the team’s 14 home matches and even select different seats for each game, with prices starting as low as $14 per match. 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Supernovas Continue Rookie Signings with Nebraska’s Lindsay Krause, Creighton's Kendra Wait, and Others 

Chadron State Senior guard Zy Wright joins that show to talk about winning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week honors, the fun of playing in the raucous kids-day game, this week's match-up at South Dakota State and how his mom helped develop his love for basketball.

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🏀 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal: Zy Wright - 12/18/24

Check out this weeks KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400.

Thursday, Dec 19 - Husker Volleyball vs. Penn State. Pregame begins at 6:00pm

Friday, Dec 20 - Alliance High Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Chadron High. Girls Pregame at 5:15pm followed by the boys at 7pm.&nbsp;

Check out this weeks KCOW Sports schedule for Huskers and Bulldog athletics. Contest can be heard on KCOW FM 92.5/AM 1400.Thursday, Dec 19 - Husker Volleyball vs. Penn State. Pregame begins at 6:00pmFriday, Dec 20 - Alliance High Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Chadron High. Girls Pregame at 5:15pm followed by the boys at 7pm.&nbsp;Saturday, Dec 21 - Husker Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech, Pregame at 3pm.&nbsp;Sunday, Dec 22 - IF HUSKERS WIN VOLLEYBALL MATCH ON THURSDAY, WILL PLAY SUNDAY.&nbsp;