By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

It's not a secret. The last couple of seasons have been challenging for the Alliance Bulldogs football program. However, this 2023 team isn't worried about the past, they are focused on forging their own path and turning around the program under first year Head Coach T.D Stein.

"Our focus is just changing the culture a little bit to get guys excited for football," Stein said. "I think we got the guys, we got the skill position players, we have the lineman, and it's just how we execute our simple game plan."

Stein is in his first year as a head coach, the former Chadron and CSC QB was a Graduate Assistant at West Texas A&amp;M last year and started his coaching career as an assistant at South Sioux City.&nbsp; Stein played against the Bulldogs during his career and knows that his players are resilient and built in the image of the town.

"Alliance is a tough town with people who come to work hard.&nbsp; You see that on the railroad and I really think it trickles down to the kids and that they're tough."

When looking at the Alliance football team and looking at the program's current 22 game losing streak and 0-9 record in 2022, it could be easy to dismiss this teams chances on Friday night's this fall.&nbsp; 

Starting quarterback and defensive back Landon Crowe&nbsp; is a senior who threw for 824 yards last season and is one of ten returning starters and explains why this year is different.&nbsp; "I'm really excited with all of the new coaches and players from last year and even new players," Crowe said. "We have a lot of new concepts, blocking schemes are simplified which makes it easier for the lineup and I think we're going to succeed."

Senior starting running back and linebacker Aiden Hancock says the coaching change has taken some adjustment but says his team is locked and ready to ready to go. " It's definitely a culture change for sure, a lot of new players came out, we kickoff week one against Chase County and the guys are hyped for that."

One thing Stein is&nbsp; excited about are his offensive weapons and playmakers on both offense and defense. That includes last year's leading receiver in yardage&nbsp;Senior Tristen Timbers, with 342 and three TD's, Senior Jonah Amill had 15 receptions last year for 145 yards.&nbsp; Sophomore Espen Lanik is coming off of an impressive freshman season is in a position to make even more plays this year.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostIt's not a secret. The last couple of seasons have been challenging for the Alliance Bulldogs football program. However, this 2023 team isn't worried about the past, they are focused on forging their own path and turning around the program under first year Head Coach T.D Stein."Our focus is just changing the culture a little bit to get guys excited for football," Stein said. "I think we got the guys, we got the skill position players, we have the lineman, and it's just how we execute our simple game plan."Stein is in his first year as a head coach, the former Chadron and CSC QB was a Graduate Assistant at West Texas A&amp;M last year and started his coaching career as an assistant at South Sioux City.&nbsp; Stein played against the Bulldogs during his career and knows that his players are resilient and built in the image of the town."Alliance is a tough town with people who come to work hard.&nbsp; You see that on the railroad and I really think it trickles down to the kids and that they're tough."When looking at the Alliance football team and looking at the program's current 22 game losing streak and 0-9 record in 2022, it could be easy to dismiss this teams chances on Friday night's this fall.&nbsp; Starting quarterback and defensive back Landon Crowe&nbsp; is a senior who threw for 824 yards last season and is one of ten returning starters and explains why this year is different.&nbsp; "I'm really excited with all of the new coaches and players from last year and even new players," Crowe said. "We have a lot of new concepts, blocking schemes are simplified which makes it easier for the lineup and I think we're going to succeed."Senior starting running back and linebacker Aiden Hancock says the coaching change has taken some adjustment but says his team is locked and ready to ready to go. " It's definitely a culture change for sure, a lot of new players came out, we kickoff week one against Chase County and the guys are hyped for that."One thing Stein is&nbsp; excited about are his offensive weapons and playmakers on both offense and defense. That includes last year's leading receiver in yardage&nbsp;Senior Tristen Timbers, with 342 and three TD's, Senior Jonah Amill had 15 receptions last year for 145 yards.&nbsp; Sophomore Espen Lanik is coming off of an impressive freshman season is in a position to make even more plays this year.Alliance&nbsp;Football ScheduleWeek 1: 8/25 vs&nbsp; Chase CountyWeek 2: 8/31 @ Gordon-RushvilleWeek 3: 9/8 vs ValentineWeek 4: 9/15&nbsp; @ GothenburgWeek 5: 9/22 vs OgalalaWeek 6: 9/29 vs MitchellWeek 7: 10/6 @ McCookWeek 8: 10/13 vs ChadronWeek 9:&nbsp; 10/20 @ Sidney

Alliance Football has renewed confidence under new Head Coach

FIRE &amp; ICE MECHANICAL SCOREBOARD By: Dave Collins Sports Director UPDATED: Friday, 7:03 AM

🏐🥎 High School Game Schedule - Thursday, August 24

F|&nbsp;Southwest 47, South Platte 19

F|&nbsp;Gering def. Alliance, 27-25, 25-17, 25-16 (3-0) 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

F|&nbsp;Bayard def. Bridgeport, 25-18, 25-17, 20-25, 27-25 (3-1)

F|&nbsp;Arthur County def. Hyannis, 25-17, 25-23, 25-15 (3-0)

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville def. Hemingford, 25-12, 25-17 (2-0)

F|&nbsp;Hemingford def. Kimball, 25-23, 25-20 (2-0)

F|&nbsp;Chadron def. Mitchell, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 21-25, 15-7

F|&nbsp;Leyton def. Potter-Dix, 25-14, 25-5 (2-0)

F|&nbsp;Potter-Dix def. Minatare, 25-11, 25-11 (2-0)

F|&nbsp;Sandhills/Thedford def. Hay Springs, 25-17, 25-11 (2-0)

F|&nbsp;Southwest def. South Platte, 25-15, 25-17, 25-15 (3-0)

F|&nbsp;Sutherland def. Creek Valley, 25-14, 25-14 (2-0)

FIRE &amp; ICE MECHANICAL SCOREBOARD By: Dave Collins Sports Director UPDATED: Friday, 7:03 AM🏐🥎 High School Game Schedule - Thursday, August 24🏈 FootballF|&nbsp;Hemingford 58, Leyton 18F|&nbsp;Southwest 47, South Platte 19🏐 VolleyballF|&nbsp;Gering def. Alliance, 27-25, 25-17, 25-16 (3-0) 📻 KCOW 92.5 FMF|&nbsp;Bayard def. Bridgeport, 25-18, 25-17, 20-25, 27-25 (3-1)F|&nbsp;Arthur County def. Hyannis, 25-17, 25-23, 25-15 (3-0)F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville def. Hemingford, 25-12, 25-17 (2-0)F|&nbsp;Hemingford def. Kimball, 25-23, 25-20 (2-0)F|&nbsp;Chadron def. Mitchell, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 21-25, 15-7F|&nbsp;Leyton def. Potter-Dix, 25-14, 25-5 (2-0)F|&nbsp;Potter-Dix def. Minatare, 25-11, 25-11 (2-0)F|&nbsp;Sandhills/Thedford def. Hay Springs, 25-17, 25-11 (2-0)F|&nbsp;Southwest def. South Platte, 25-15, 25-17, 25-15 (3-0)Sidney at Sterling, COF|&nbsp;Sutherland def. Creek Valley, 25-14, 25-14 (2-0)🥎 SoftballF|&nbsp;Gering 8, Scottsbluff 0<figure>
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UPDATE: 🏐🥎🏈 High School Scoreboard - Thursday, August 24

Lady Raider Varsity Team Scores - Varsity

 3rd place: Emily McCune, Alliance, +21, Total Gross 94

7th place: Kenzie Pourier, Chadron, +30, Total Gross 103

12th place: Kayel Lambert,&nbsp; Alliance , 36, Total Gross 109

14th place: Ryley Norris, Alliance,&nbsp; +36,&nbsp; &nbsp;Total Gross&nbsp; 109

Sidney, NELady Raider Varsity Team Scores - VarsityPos. Team Total1 Scottsbluff 375T2 Ogallala 426T2 Gering 4264 Alliance 4605 Chadron 4616 Sidney 4637 McCook 4948 Kimball 538Notable individual results: 3rd place: Emily McCune, Alliance, +21, Total Gross 947th place: Kenzie Pourier, Chadron, +30, Total Gross 10312th place: Kayel Lambert,&nbsp; Alliance , 36, Total Gross 10914th place: Ryley Norris, Alliance,&nbsp; +36,&nbsp; &nbsp;Total Gross&nbsp; 109

Alliance Girls Golf finishes 4th at Lady Raider invite

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

Fight to finish. Those three words are the mindset of the Alliance Volleyball program as they are set to open the season on the road at Gering on Thursday. 

Expectations are high for the Alliance VB program in 2023, coming off of a 16-17 record last season, but with a handful of starters coming back, the Bulldogs are poised to be competitive yet again in a grueling Western Conference.

Head Coach Manda Clarke is in her 2nd season has Head Coach and said last year the season went well as they fell in the post-season to a&nbsp; Sidney program that made the State Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Clarke says the summer went really well for her team as the girls attended several team camps and won a camp in Colorado and finished runner up in Chadron.&nbsp; She feels her team has great chemistry and that should show in matches this year.

Looking at some of Alliance's top players, Senior Jaelynne Clarke, who is the daughter of Coach Clarke is coming off a monster season where she was undoubtedly one of the best players not Western Nebraska, but the whole state as she led Class B in Blocks was top-15 in kills. The high school sports website MaxPreps has Clarke in the top-10 players in Nebraska regardless of class. She played as a middle blocker last year, but don't be surprised if plays outside hitter for Alliance this season.

&nbsp;Senior Kinley Pfeiffer returns as the starting setter, as does Senior Haylie Winter as the Libero. Other impact players coming into the season includes Senior Regan Braun, Senior Kaylee Henthorn, Junior Josie Sanders, Junior Shyla Salcido and Junior Macey Seebohm.

As always, the Western Conference is loaded with talent, as Clarke says Sidney returns some of their State Tournament team and and Scottsbluff seems to always be in the mix. Chadron brings back some solid talent as does a young Gering team, who Alliance will face on Thursday night in Gering, with the varsity game at 6:30 on KCOW.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostFight to finish. Those three words are the mindset of the Alliance Volleyball program as they are set to open the season on the road at Gering on Thursday. Expectations are high for the Alliance VB program in 2023, coming off of a 16-17 record last season, but with a handful of starters coming back, the Bulldogs are poised to be competitive yet again in a grueling Western Conference. Head Coach Manda Clarke is in her 2nd season has Head Coach and said last year the season went well as they fell in the post-season to a&nbsp; Sidney program that made the State Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;Clarke says the summer went really well for her team as the girls attended several team camps and won a camp in Colorado and finished runner up in Chadron.&nbsp; She feels her team has great chemistry and that should show in matches this year.<figure>
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 </figure>Looking at some of Alliance's top players, Senior Jaelynne Clarke, who is the daughter of Coach Clarke is coming off a monster season where she was undoubtedly one of the best players not Western Nebraska, but the whole state as she led Class B in Blocks was top-15 in kills. The high school sports website MaxPreps has Clarke in the top-10 players in Nebraska regardless of class. She played as a middle blocker last year, but don't be surprised if plays outside hitter for Alliance this season.&nbsp;Senior Kinley Pfeiffer returns as the starting setter, as does Senior Haylie Winter as the Libero. Other impact players coming into the season includes Senior Regan Braun, Senior Kaylee Henthorn, Junior Josie Sanders, Junior Shyla Salcido and Junior Macey Seebohm.As always, the Western Conference is loaded with talent, as Clarke says Sidney returns some of their State Tournament team and and Scottsbluff seems to always be in the mix. Chadron brings back some solid talent as does a young Gering team, who Alliance will face on Thursday night in Gering, with the varsity game at 6:30 on KCOW.....

Alliance Volleyball poised for strong season 

In what appeared to be a pitchers duel at first, turned into an all out heavyweight&nbsp; battle as the Alliance Bulldogs&nbsp; softball team fell one run short in a 10-9 loss to Chadron on Tuesday night. Hannah Schneider was brilliant through out the game, striking out five Cardinal batters over six innings.

It was Alliance who struck first in the top of the 3rd, with a two-run homerun off of the bat of Senior Ciara Hudson to give the Bulldogs a two run lead.

Chadron responded with seven run 3rd inning, and they were able to hold off an Alliance comeback to earn the victory at Hampton Field.

The loss drops Alliance to 3-3 overall and the Cardinals improved to 3-3.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostIn what appeared to be a pitchers duel at first, turned into an all out heavyweight&nbsp; battle as the Alliance Bulldogs&nbsp; softball team fell one run short in a 10-9 loss to Chadron on Tuesday night. Hannah Schneider was brilliant through out the game, striking out five Cardinal batters over six innings.It was Alliance who struck first in the top of the 3rd, with a two-run homerun off of the bat of Senior Ciara Hudson to give the Bulldogs a two run lead.Chadron responded with seven run 3rd inning, and they were able to hold off an Alliance comeback to earn the victory at Hampton Field.The loss drops Alliance to 3-3 overall and the Cardinals improved to 3-3.

RECAP: Alliance softball fall short in battle with Chadron

The Alliance Bulldogs are coming off a 13-20 season a year ago, but do not let that record fool you. Head Coach Carlos Palomo is in year nine as Head Coach of the Bulldogs, and he believes this could be his best team yet.

"The past couple of years we have been very young," Palomo said. "Now I feel this is the deepest we've been pitching, the most experienced starting wise, we just have to stay healthy through the course of the season and hopefully we can get hot at the right time."

Alliance comes into the match-up against Chadron with a 3-2 record while the Cardinals are 2-2 in the young season. Palomo thinks that the Western Conference feels more open than other seasons, but knows Chadron, who were Sub-District Champions last season always presents a challenge.

"Every time you get the chance to play them, it's always a fun, heated rivalry," Palomo said. "It's always going to be a close game it seems like."

KCOW 92.5 and 1400 will have full coverage and broadcast of the Alliance Bulldogs softball game at the Chadron Cardinals. First pitch is scheduled for 6.p.m. You can also tune in at Panhandlepost.com&nbsp;

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs are coming off a 13-20 season a year ago, but do not let that record fool you. Head Coach Carlos Palomo is in year nine as Head Coach of the Bulldogs, and he believes this could be his best team yet."The past couple of years we have been very young," Palomo said. "Now I feel this is the deepest we've been pitching, the most experienced starting wise, we just have to stay healthy through the course of the season and hopefully we can get hot at the right time."<figure>
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 </figure>Alliance comes into the match-up against Chadron with a 3-2 record while the Cardinals are 2-2 in the young season. Palomo thinks that the Western Conference feels more open than other seasons, but knows Chadron, who were Sub-District Champions last season always presents a challenge."Every time you get the chance to play them, it's always a fun, heated rivalry," Palomo said. "It's always going to be a close game it seems like."KCOW 92.5 and 1400 will have full coverage and broadcast of the Alliance Bulldogs softball game at the Chadron Cardinals. First pitch is scheduled for 6.p.m. You can also tune in at Panhandlepost.com&nbsp;

Softball Preview: Alliance travels to Chadron Tuesday

BY: Dave Collins Sports Director UPDATED: Tuesday, 8:38 PM

F| Chadron 10, Alliance 9 - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 12, Sterling, CO 5

BY: Dave Collins Sports Director UPDATED: Tuesday, 8:38 PMSoftballF| Chadron 10, Alliance 9 - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FMF|&nbsp;Gering 8, Hershey 0F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 12, Sterling, CO 5<figure>
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🥎 UPDATE: Western Nebraska Prep Softball Scoreboard - Tuesday, August 22

Tuesday: Alliance girls softball @ Chadron 5:45 Pre game Show, 6 PM first pitch (KCOW, 92.6, 1400)

Thursday: Alliance VB @ Gering, 6:30 first serve, pregame show at 6:15&nbsp;(KCOW, 92.6, 1400)

Friday: Alliance FB vs. Chase County, 7 pm, 6:45 pregame&nbsp;(KCOW, 92.6, 1400)

Broadcast schedule for 8-21/8-25Monday: No gamesTuesday: Alliance girls softball @ Chadron 5:45 Pre game Show, 6 PM first pitch (KCOW, 92.6, 1400) Wednesday: No gamesThursday: Alliance VB @ Gering, 6:30 first serve, pregame show at 6:15&nbsp;(KCOW, 92.6, 1400)Friday: Alliance FB vs. Chase County, 7 pm, 6:45 pregame&nbsp;(KCOW, 92.6, 1400)

Panhandle Post weekly Sports Broadcast Schedule

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post &nbsp;&nbsp;Holdrege, NE - The Alliance Bulldogs softball team showcased their abilities this weekend, finishing the season-opening tournament with a 3-2 record and 3rd place in a very competitive tournament to start 2023.

Alliance had a picture perfect start to the year by thumping the Hershey Panthers on Friday 11-2.&nbsp; Game two was a tough test, as the Bulldogs fell behind 14-7 in the 5th inning to HWY 6 Trailblazers, but fell 14-12. On Saturday, the started great again for Alliance, dominating the Lexington Minutemaids 11-2.

In the 3rd place game in the Tournament, Alliance blanked Southern Valley/Alma 7-0.

&nbsp;The Bulldogs open up Western Conference play on Tuesday against their rival Chadron Cardinals, who come in at 2-2. The game will be broadcasted on KCOW 92.5 and 1400 and online at Panhandle Post.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post &nbsp;&nbsp;Holdrege, NE - The Alliance Bulldogs softball team showcased their abilities this weekend, finishing the season-opening tournament with a 3-2 record and 3rd place in a very competitive tournament to start 2023.Alliance had a picture perfect start to the year by thumping the Hershey Panthers on Friday 11-2.&nbsp; Game two was a tough test, as the Bulldogs fell behind 14-7 in the 5th inning to HWY 6 Trailblazers, but fell 14-12. On Saturday, the started great again for Alliance, dominating the Lexington Minutemaids 11-2.In the 3rd place game in the Tournament, Alliance blanked Southern Valley/Alma 7-0.&nbsp;The Bulldogs open up Western Conference play on Tuesday against their rival Chadron Cardinals, who come in at 2-2. The game will be broadcasted on KCOW 92.5 and 1400 and online at Panhandle Post.

Alliance Softball finishes 3rd in tourney to start season

BY: DAVE COLLINS Sports Director Updated: Saturday, 9:04 AM

North Platte St. Patrick's 48, Bridgeport 12

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🥎🏈 High School Scoreboard & Schedule - Thursday/Friday

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🎥 CSC Eagles OC Micah Smith Fall Camp Interview & Practice Clips

DENVER (AP) — Ketel Marte had a two-run single and Tommy Pham added a go-ahead double in a five-run ninth inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Tuesday night.

Christian Walker homered for Arizona, and Kevin Ginkel (6-0) got the victory. Closer Paul Sewald loaded the bases with one out in the ninth before retiring the final two batters for his 24th save.

Brenton Doyle homered and Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero had three hits each for the Rockies, who used a three-run seventh to take a 5-3 lead.

The Diamondbacks flipped the script in the ninth when Alek Thomas singled and Geraldo Perdomo doubled on the first two pitches from closer Justin Lawrence (3-6). Marte singled to tie it and came home on Pham’s broken-bat double. Pham scored on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s single.

“He threw me a slider first pitch and I was just looking for that two-seamer,” Marte said. “He threw me a two-seamer and I got the hit.”

Gurriel stole second and Jace Peterson singled off Tyler Kinley to make it a three-run game.

“The way we came back, the things we did the way we executed all the way until our final out in that ninth inning was great to see,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’re obviously battling some frustration and a little bit of anger but they were able to slow down and push that energy in the right direction and executed at the most critical time.”

Walker continued his assault on Colorado pitching with a two-run homer in the third inning to put Arizona ahead 2-0. It was his 26th on the season and second in two nights.

“He’s swinging the bat really well this year,” Rockies starter Ty Blach said about Walker. “You look at his average compared to years past, he’s hitting for a higher average with the same amount of power. He’s a good player and he’s got a good approach right now.

Colorado got a run back in the third with a walk, single and two groundouts.

The Diamondbacks went ahead in an error-filled seventh. Reliever Brent Suter threw wildly to first on Perdomo’s bunt single, Marte walked and both runners moved up on a one-out groundout.

Catcher Elías Díaz’s pickoff attempt to third went into left field, allowing Perdomo to come home but Jones threw out Marte trying to score on the play.

Colorado tied it in the bottom of the inning on an RBI double by Jones and Doyle’s two-run homer, his eighth.

Diamondbacks: RHP Zach Davies was slated to pitch five or six innings with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday night. He has not pitched for Arizona since July 18 due to inflammation in his lower back.

Arizona 2020 first-round pick Bryce Jarvis made his major league debut when he came on to pitch in the second inning. His father, Kevin, who pitched for 10 teams — including the Diamondbacks — in a 12-year career, was in attendance.

“There were some nerves in the pen for sure but they all kind of went away as soon as I stepped on the field and made that run in,” Jarvis said. “When I took the rubber it all kind of melted away.”

Jarvis allowed a run and struck out three in three innings.

Arizona rookie RHP Slade Cecconi (0-0, 2.84) will make his second career start, while Colorado will send LHP Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.33 ERA) to the mound in the series finale Wednesday.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Ketel Marte had a two-run single and Tommy Pham added a go-ahead double in a five-run ninth inning, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Tuesday night.Christian Walker homered for Arizona, and Kevin Ginkel (6-0) got the victory. Closer Paul Sewald loaded the bases with one out in the ninth before retiring the final two batters for his 24th save.Brenton Doyle homered and Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero had three hits each for the Rockies, who used a three-run seventh to take a 5-3 lead.The Diamondbacks flipped the script in the ninth when Alek Thomas singled and Geraldo Perdomo doubled on the first two pitches from closer Justin Lawrence (3-6). Marte singled to tie it and came home on Pham’s broken-bat double. Pham scored on Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s single.“He threw me a slider first pitch and I was just looking for that two-seamer,” Marte said. “He threw me a two-seamer and I got the hit.”Gurriel stole second and Jace Peterson singled off Tyler Kinley to make it a three-run game.“The way we came back, the things we did the way we executed all the way until our final out in that ninth inning was great to see,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “We’re obviously battling some frustration and a little bit of anger but they were able to slow down and push that energy in the right direction and executed at the most critical time.”Walker continued his assault on Colorado pitching with a two-run homer in the third inning to put Arizona ahead 2-0. It was his 26th on the season and second in two nights.“He’s swinging the bat really well this year,” Rockies starter Ty Blach said about Walker. “You look at his average compared to years past, he’s hitting for a higher average with the same amount of power. He’s a good player and he’s got a good approach right now.Colorado got a run back in the third with a walk, single and two groundouts.The Diamondbacks went ahead in an error-filled seventh. Reliever Brent Suter threw wildly to first on Perdomo’s bunt single, Marte walked and both runners moved up on a one-out groundout.Catcher Elías Díaz’s pickoff attempt to third went into left field, allowing Perdomo to come home but Jones threw out Marte trying to score on the play.Colorado tied it in the bottom of the inning on an RBI double by Jones and Doyle’s two-run homer, his eighth.TRAINER’S ROOMDiamondbacks: RHP Zach Davies was slated to pitch five or six innings with Triple-A Reno on Tuesday night. He has not pitched for Arizona since July 18 due to inflammation in his lower back.LIKE FATHER...Arizona 2020 first-round pick Bryce Jarvis made his major league debut when he came on to pitch in the second inning. His father, Kevin, who pitched for 10 teams — including the Diamondbacks — in a 12-year career, was in attendance.“There were some nerves in the pen for sure but they all kind of went away as soon as I stepped on the field and made that run in,” Jarvis said. “When I took the rubber it all kind of melted away.”Jarvis allowed a run and struck out three in three innings.UP NEXTArizona rookie RHP Slade Cecconi (0-0, 2.84) will make his second career start, while Colorado will send LHP Austin Gomber (9-9, 5.33 ERA) to the mound in the series finale Wednesday.

Rockies blow 9th inning lead in loss to Diamondbacks

BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- &nbsp;The 2023 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Preseason Poll was released today with CSC picked to finish 11 out of 15 teams. The Eagles received 63 points, beating out Westminster, New Mexico Highlands, Black Hills State and Western Colorado. Points values are accumulated from the league's 15 head coaches, who ranked their opposition 1-14 without voting for their own team. MSU-Denver had 195 points and 13 first place votes to be named the conferences favorite. The Roadrunners advanced to the D2 Volleyball Sweet 16 last season. Second place was Regis with 181 points, while Colorado Mesa had 169 points to finish third. Both teams received one vote to finish in first place. Behind the Mavericks, in order, were Colorado School of Mines, CSU-Pueblo, CCU, UCCS, South Dakota Mines and Fort Lewis. The Eagles will open their season by hosting a tournament. Their opponents include York University and MSU-Moorhead on Friday, September 1, and South Dakota Mines on September 2.

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 </figure>BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- &nbsp;The 2023 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Preseason Poll was released today with CSC picked to finish 11 out of 15 teams. The Eagles received 63 points, beating out Westminster, New Mexico Highlands, Black Hills State and Western Colorado. Points values are accumulated from the league's 15 head coaches, who ranked their opposition 1-14 without voting for their own team. MSU-Denver had 195 points and 13 first place votes to be named the conferences favorite. The Roadrunners advanced to the D2 Volleyball Sweet 16 last season. Second place was Regis with 181 points, while Colorado Mesa had 169 points to finish third. Both teams received one vote to finish in first place. Behind the Mavericks, in order, were Colorado School of Mines, CSU-Pueblo, CCU, UCCS, South Dakota Mines and Fort Lewis. The Eagles will open their season by hosting a tournament. Their opponents include York University and MSU-Moorhead on Friday, September 1, and South Dakota Mines on September 2.

CSC picked 11th in RMAC volleyball preseason poll

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The newest&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hnd_hdtr/status/1681221768915353601">Colorado State defensive lineman</a>&nbsp;was recently called upon to lead his teammates in a series of pre-practice stretches.

Hidetora Hanada showed off some flexibility-testing poses straight out of a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/all22highlights/status/1683194483226333184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">sumo wrestling</a>&nbsp;handbook, including deep squats that had some players grimacing.

Just a tiny&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CFL/status/1638978632562651138">glimpse into why</a>&nbsp;he's a sumo grand champion.

Back in Japan, the 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose to the highest amateur ranks of sumo wrestling by refusing to be pushed around in the ring. He's taking that same approach to the football field as he learns the ropes of being a run stuffer/pass rusher for the Rams.

Swapping his mawashi — the traditional loincloth sumo wrestlers wear — for shoulder pads and a helmet, the 21-year-old has quickly adjusted to life in the foothills of Fort Collins, about an hour's drive north of Denver. His English has come a long way (learned in eight months), he knows the basic rules of football (offsides is bad) and is picking up some valuable “kimarite” (finishing moves). He's also discovered a love of lasagna.

“While competing sumo in Japan, I started thinking that I wanted to fight many strong athletes worldwide. Football is the most popular sport in the United States and I wanted to see how I can compete in that environment,” Hanada explained through a translator. "I wanted to see my limit. That’s why I decided to challenge football.”

In July, Hanada wrote on social media he was attending Colorado State to play football. The news made a splash in Japan, where sumo wrestling is largely viewed as the national sport. He was on track to possibly becoming a rare professional Yokozuna, which is the highest rank a sumo wrestler can achieve inside the dohyo (ring).

He already was an amateur Yokozuna, in addition to earning gold at the 2022 World Games in the heavyweight division.

“Changing my focus to football might have disappointed some but I’d like to prove to them that I’m challenging something new and (will be) successful at it on the global stage,” said Hanada, whose team opens the season at home against Washington State on Sept. 2. “I’m thinking of each one of them all the time while pushing myself to the new challenge every day.”

The object in sumo wrestling remains straight-forward: Win by either pushing an opponent out of the ring or by forcing them to the ground. The object in American football for a defensive lineman isn't all that much different — keep low and bring the opponent to the turf.

Hanada was working out with a semi-pro football team in Japan called the IBM Big Blue, when he met Mike Phair, the defensive line coach for Ottawa of the Canadian Football League. Phair was asked by Big Blue team supervisor Shinzo Yamada last spring to venture over to Japan to work with Hanada and other defensive linemen.

It didn't take Phair long to see his potential.

“Just the power and the leverage and strength," Phair said. “His skillset, I was really impressed.”

Hanada attended a CFL combine in Edmonton, where his strength from sumo wrestling allowed him to stand out. He bench-pressed and bull-rushed his way into the minds of everyone watching. And while the CFL would have to wait, Phair helped find him a college home.

He already had the perfect person in mind — Buddha Williams, the defensive line coach at Colorado State. Phair grew tight with Williams from their days together at Illinois.

“Buddha's a heck of a coach and a heck of a teacher,” Phair said. “I knew Buddha would spend time with him.”

“You see tremendous strides every day,” Williams said. “He continues to get better playing with unbelievable pad level, playing a lot faster. The game for him is starting to slow down.”

To learn some football moves, Hanada studies film of Los Angeles Rams standout Aaron Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year who, like Hanada, is listed at 6-1 and 280 pounds.

“I’m hoping if I aim at his techniques and his speed," Hanada said, "I can improve myself to get to his level some day."

His teammates have taken him under their wing as well.

“I’m very impressed with him,” defensive lineman James Mitchell said.

After a recent practice, Mitchell stayed late to work with the raw player from Wakayama, Japan. Mitchell watched as Hanada pounded a padded sled to work on staying low.

Staying low, that's business as usual. Whether it's the ring or the field, he can throw his weight around with the best of them.

“I'm still learning. With everything different here — different food, different water, different language and different environment — it’s not always been easy and there have been many hard times,” Hanada said. “But I’m starting to enjoy the new challenge (and have) so much support.”

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 </figure>FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The newest&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hnd_hdtr/status/1681221768915353601">Colorado State defensive lineman</a>&nbsp;was recently called upon to lead his teammates in a series of pre-practice stretches.Hidetora Hanada showed off some flexibility-testing poses straight out of a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/all22highlights/status/1683194483226333184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">sumo wrestling</a>&nbsp;handbook, including deep squats that had some players grimacing.Just a tiny&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CFL/status/1638978632562651138">glimpse into why</a>&nbsp;he's a sumo grand champion.Back in Japan, the 6-foot-1, 280-pound Hanada rose to the highest amateur ranks of sumo wrestling by refusing to be pushed around in the ring. He's taking that same approach to the football field as he learns the ropes of being a run stuffer/pass rusher for the Rams.Swapping his mawashi — the traditional loincloth sumo wrestlers wear — for shoulder pads and a helmet, the 21-year-old has quickly adjusted to life in the foothills of Fort Collins, about an hour's drive north of Denver. His English has come a long way (learned in eight months), he knows the basic rules of football (offsides is bad) and is picking up some valuable “kimarite” (finishing moves). He's also discovered a love of lasagna.“While competing sumo in Japan, I started thinking that I wanted to fight many strong athletes worldwide. Football is the most popular sport in the United States and I wanted to see how I can compete in that environment,” Hanada explained through a translator. "I wanted to see my limit. That’s why I decided to challenge football.”In July, Hanada wrote on social media he was attending Colorado State to play football. The news made a splash in Japan, where sumo wrestling is largely viewed as the national sport. He was on track to possibly becoming a rare professional Yokozuna, which is the highest rank a sumo wrestler can achieve inside the dohyo (ring).He already was an amateur Yokozuna, in addition to earning gold at the 2022 World Games in the heavyweight division.“Changing my focus to football might have disappointed some but I’d like to prove to them that I’m challenging something new and (will be) successful at it on the global stage,” said Hanada, whose team opens the season at home against Washington State on Sept. 2. “I’m thinking of each one of them all the time while pushing myself to the new challenge every day.”The object in sumo wrestling remains straight-forward: Win by either pushing an opponent out of the ring or by forcing them to the ground. The object in American football for a defensive lineman isn't all that much different — keep low and bring the opponent to the turf.Hanada was working out with a semi-pro football team in Japan called the IBM Big Blue, when he met Mike Phair, the defensive line coach for Ottawa of the Canadian Football League. Phair was asked by Big Blue team supervisor Shinzo Yamada last spring to venture over to Japan to work with Hanada and other defensive linemen.It didn't take Phair long to see his potential.“Just the power and the leverage and strength," Phair said. “His skillset, I was really impressed.”Hanada attended a CFL combine in Edmonton, where his strength from sumo wrestling allowed him to stand out. He bench-pressed and bull-rushed his way into the minds of everyone watching. And while the CFL would have to wait, Phair helped find him a college home.He already had the perfect person in mind — Buddha Williams, the defensive line coach at Colorado State. Phair grew tight with Williams from their days together at Illinois.“Buddha's a heck of a coach and a heck of a teacher,” Phair said. “I knew Buddha would spend time with him.”Williams has, too.“You see tremendous strides every day,” Williams said. “He continues to get better playing with unbelievable pad level, playing a lot faster. The game for him is starting to slow down.”To learn some football moves, Hanada studies film of Los Angeles Rams standout Aaron Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year who, like Hanada, is listed at 6-1 and 280 pounds.“I’m hoping if I aim at his techniques and his speed," Hanada said, "I can improve myself to get to his level some day."His teammates have taken him under their wing as well.“I’m very impressed with him,” defensive lineman James Mitchell said.After a recent practice, Mitchell stayed late to work with the raw player from Wakayama, Japan. Mitchell watched as Hanada pounded a padded sled to work on staying low.Staying low, that's business as usual. Whether it's the ring or the field, he can throw his weight around with the best of them.“I'm still learning. With everything different here — different food, different water, different language and different environment — it’s not always been easy and there have been many hard times,” Hanada said. “But I’m starting to enjoy the new challenge (and have) so much support.”

Sumo wrestling grand champion taking talents to CSU Rams football team

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Jones singled in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.

Charlie Blackmon, Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon opened the eighth inning with singles to load the bases against Joe Mantiply (1-1), the third Arizona pitcher. Scott McGough entered and retired Elias Diaz on a liner to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo before Brandon Rodgers’ two-run single tied the score and sent McMahon to third.

Jones followed with his go-ahead single to center for a 5-4 lead, and pinch-hitter Alan Trejo greeted Kyle Nelson with a single to drive in Rodgers. The Rockies had six singles in the inning.

“I think hitting kind of breeds hitting,” Blackmon said. “Seeing good events happen kind of puts you in the mindset of ‘I’m going to have a good at-bat because my teammate did.'"

Matt Koch (2-0) struck out two in a 1-2-3 eighth and Justin Lawrence struck out the side in the ninth for his 10th save in 14 chances

Christian Walker hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs for the Diamondbacks, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Merrill Kelly gave up two solo homers and struck out 11 in six innings.

“Chalk it up to us not scoring late or them fighting tooth and nail to scratch some runs across,” Walker said. “We're priding ourselves in staying the future. The moment we have right now. The trends are the trends. It's easy to get caught up in the negative stuff like this. Baseball is a roller coaster. It's about lengthening the good parts and shortening the not-so-good parts. We're being tested on how short we can make this funk.”

Walker’s 382-foot two-run homer in the sixth gave the Diamondbacks a 4-1 lead, but that was the last hit by Arizona, which entered after winning two in a row against San Diego.

Arizona, which the NL West for 66 days before falling out of first place on July 13, fell 3 1/2 games out of a wild card berth.

“We execute a little bit better in the bottom of the eighth inning in a couple of different ways, I don't think we allow four runs, and that's the difference in the game,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said.

Elehuris Montero homered to pull the Rockies to 2-1 in the fifth and Tovar, who had three hits, had a solo shot to cut Colorado's deficit to 4-2 in the bottom of the sixth.

Blackmon was 2 for 3 with a walk in his first game after missing 51 games with a fractured right hand.

“You feel better, right, when guys like Charlie are active on the team and in the clubhouse,” Colorado manager Bud Black said.

Arizona opened the scoring with Walker’s two-out double in the first inning off Chris Flexen after Corbin Carroll opened the game with a walk. Alek Thomas and Gabriel Moreno hit back-to-back doubles with one out in the second inning for a 2-0 lead.

Diamondbacks: RHP Zach Davies (back) is to throw 85 pitches in a second rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and could return to the rotation after that, Lovullo said. He has been out since July 18. ... 3B Evan Longoria (back) took ground balls and did running drills at the minor league complex Monday, a first since he was placed on the injured list July 29. ... OF Kyle Lewis was promoted from Triple-A Reno and OF Jake McCarthy was optioned Monday.

Rockies: OF Kris Bryant (left index finger) is to remain in a splint for “a couple more weeks,” Black said, after a Monday X-ray showed the finger is healing but the fracture remains. “He’ll play again this year,” Black said. “Definitely.” ... Jurickson Profar (left knee soreness) was held out of the lineup Monday after leaving the 8-3 loss to the Dodgers in the second inning Sunday when he ran into a wall to catch Mookie Betts’ line drive. Profar did not need an MRI, Black said. ... RHP Chase Anderson (shoulder) and RHP Ryan Feltner (fractured skull) are to throw bullpen sessions Tuesday and are scheduled to face hitters Saturday.

Rockies LHP Ty Blach (1-1, 4.22 ERA) will make his fifth start since returning to the rotation July 23. The Diamondbacks have not announced a starter.

DENVER (AP) — Nolan Jones singled in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.Charlie Blackmon, Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon opened the eighth inning with singles to load the bases against Joe Mantiply (1-1), the third Arizona pitcher. Scott McGough entered and retired Elias Diaz on a liner to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo before Brandon Rodgers’ two-run single tied the score and sent McMahon to third.Jones followed with his go-ahead single to center for a 5-4 lead, and pinch-hitter Alan Trejo greeted Kyle Nelson with a single to drive in Rodgers. The Rockies had six singles in the inning.“I think hitting kind of breeds hitting,” Blackmon said. “Seeing good events happen kind of puts you in the mindset of ‘I’m going to have a good at-bat because my teammate did.'"Matt Koch (2-0) struck out two in a 1-2-3 eighth and Justin Lawrence struck out the side in the ninth for his 10th save in 14 chancesChristian Walker hit his 25th homer and drove in three runs for the Diamondbacks, who have lost 10 of their last 12 games. Merrill Kelly gave up two solo homers and struck out 11 in six innings.“Chalk it up to us not scoring late or them fighting tooth and nail to scratch some runs across,” Walker said. “We're priding ourselves in staying the future. The moment we have right now. The trends are the trends. It's easy to get caught up in the negative stuff like this. Baseball is a roller coaster. It's about lengthening the good parts and shortening the not-so-good parts. We're being tested on how short we can make this funk.”Walker’s 382-foot two-run homer in the sixth gave the Diamondbacks a 4-1 lead, but that was the last hit by Arizona, which entered after winning two in a row against San Diego.Arizona, which the NL West for 66 days before falling out of first place on July 13, fell 3 1/2 games out of a wild card berth.“We execute a little bit better in the bottom of the eighth inning in a couple of different ways, I don't think we allow four runs, and that's the difference in the game,” Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said.Elehuris Montero homered to pull the Rockies to 2-1 in the fifth and Tovar, who had three hits, had a solo shot to cut Colorado's deficit to 4-2 in the bottom of the sixth.Blackmon was 2 for 3 with a walk in his first game after missing 51 games with a fractured right hand.“You feel better, right, when guys like Charlie are active on the team and in the clubhouse,” Colorado manager Bud Black said.Arizona opened the scoring with Walker’s two-out double in the first inning off Chris Flexen after Corbin Carroll opened the game with a walk. Alek Thomas and Gabriel Moreno hit back-to-back doubles with one out in the second inning for a 2-0 lead.TRAINER’S ROOMDiamondbacks: RHP Zach Davies (back) is to throw 85 pitches in a second rehab start at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and could return to the rotation after that, Lovullo said. He has been out since July 18. ... 3B Evan Longoria (back) took ground balls and did running drills at the minor league complex Monday, a first since he was placed on the injured list July 29. ... OF Kyle Lewis was promoted from Triple-A Reno and OF Jake McCarthy was optioned Monday.Rockies: OF Kris Bryant (left index finger) is to remain in a splint for “a couple more weeks,” Black said, after a Monday X-ray showed the finger is healing but the fracture remains. “He’ll play again this year,” Black said. “Definitely.” ... Jurickson Profar (left knee soreness) was held out of the lineup Monday after leaving the 8-3 loss to the Dodgers in the second inning Sunday when he ran into a wall to catch Mookie Betts’ line drive. Profar did not need an MRI, Black said. ... RHP Chase Anderson (shoulder) and RHP Ryan Feltner (fractured skull) are to throw bullpen sessions Tuesday and are scheduled to face hitters Saturday.UP NEXTRockies LHP Ty Blach (1-1, 4.22 ERA) will make his fifth start since returning to the rotation July 23. The Diamondbacks have not announced a starter.

Rockies dump Diamondbacks to open series Monday

Panhandle Gymnastics is holding their 2nd annual fundraiser garage and bake sale Friday, Aug. 18 from 4-18 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 19th. The fundraiser will be at 132 West 3rd St. in  Chadron. Panhandle Gymnastics started in 2018 with the goal of establishing a competitive program in five years; currently in 2023 the team has 31 gymnasts from the panhandle who compete and travel to South Dakota, Wyoming and Eastern Nebraska. 

Whitney Baldwin is&nbsp; the parent of a competitive athlete on Panhandle Gymnastics and says the sports provides young women the opportunity to learn skills that are beneficial in life. 

"Throughout each season they learn bravery, self confidence, and self responsibility; they learn to take pride in themselves even when they fall, and most importantly they learn to get back up and try again."

Contributions to Panhandle Gymnastics can be dropped off at 132 West 3rd St. Chadron from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. For more questions, contact them at (308) 207-2799 or by email at admin@panhandlegymnastics.com.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostPanhandle Gymnastics is holding their 2nd annual fundraiser garage and bake sale Friday, Aug. 18 from 4-18 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 19th. The fundraiser will be at 132 West 3rd St. in Chadron. Panhandle Gymnastics started in 2018 with the goal of establishing a competitive program in five years; currently in 2023 the team has 31 gymnasts from the panhandle who compete and travel to South Dakota, Wyoming and Eastern Nebraska. Whitney Baldwin is&nbsp; the parent of a competitive athlete on Panhandle Gymnastics and says the sports provides young women the opportunity to learn skills that are beneficial in life. "Throughout each season they learn bravery, self confidence, and self responsibility; they learn to take pride in themselves even when they fall, and most importantly they learn to get back up and try again."Contributions to Panhandle Gymnastics can be dropped off at 132 West 3rd St. Chadron from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. For more questions, contact them at (308) 207-2799 or by email at admin@panhandlegymnastics.com.

Panhandle Gymnastics holding first annual garage sale fundraiser

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – August 11, 2023 –&nbsp;Another season of Chadron State football has arrived with the conclusion of the first week of fall camp this week. For the second straight season, a battle for the QB1 spot will occur leading up to the season opener. There are two candidates for the job, both whom competed for the spot last season. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/heath-beemiller/9098">Heath Beemiller</a>, a senior form Chandler, Arizona, was named the 2022 season opener starter. Beemiller, a Northern Arizona transfer, completed 52.5 percent of his passes for six touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 1112 yards. The second is junior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/mason-hamilton/4585">Mason Hamilton</a>&nbsp;from Gillette, Wyoming. Hamilton completed 40 of his 71 attempts last season, a completion percentage of 56 percent. While throwing for 356 yards, the junior had three touchdowns and one interception. "Both have played well this fall," Offensive Coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/micah-smith/517">Micah Smith</a>&nbsp;said. "It has been a very competitive fall between the two of them and both have taken huge strides from last fall." The backfield will be looking to fill the production of&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jalen-starks/4621">Jalen Starks</a>&nbsp;from last season. Starks ran for 637 yards and 11 touchdowns. CSC only had 13 rushing touchdowns during the season. Everyone behind Starks on the depth chart in 2022 is returning this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/dorian-collier/9107">Dorian Collier</a>, a junior from Tallahassee, Florida, ran for 338 yards on 59 attempts, an average of 5.7 per carry. After missing the spring,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jeydon-cox/4574">Jeydon Cox</a>, a junior from Jackson, Wyoming, returns after rushing for 254 yards. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/rylan-aguallo/9097">Rylan Aguallo</a>&nbsp;from Mitchell, Nebraska, scored one of the teams two rushing touchdowns not by Starks in 2022. Aguallo carried the ball 34 times for 167 yards. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jake-marschall/9140">Jake Marschall</a>, a redshirt freshman from Littleton, Colorado, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brock-ping/9152">Brock Ping</a>, who redshirted last season and "put good use to his redshirt year" impressed coaches during the spring and is earning reps early this fall as well. CSC's 13th&nbsp;rushing touchdown last season was scored by four year starting center,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/michael-decamillis/4195">Michael DeCamillis</a>. DeCamillis, a senior from Westminster, Colorado, will look to lead an offensive line group in need of replacing&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/juan-estrada-sanchez/4198">Juan Estrada-Sanchez</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/emmit-rosentrater/4248">Emmit Rosentrater</a>&nbsp;and Askel Turk. "Fall camp is about competition. We have 13 returners and we are trying to find the best five," CSC Football Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/jay-long/503">Jay Long</a>&nbsp;said. "The O-Line has shown they've worked hard over the summer and I've excited to use these practices to find out who the starting five is going to be." <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/remington-ferree/9113">Remington Ferree</a>, a sophomore from Thermopolis, Wyoming,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/vincent-mosley/9145">Vincent Mosley</a>, a sophomore from Fort Collins, Colorado,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tyler-carpenter/4571">Tyler Carpenter</a>, a sophomore from Broomfield, Colorado, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jacob-nasalroad/4609">Jacob Nasalroad</a>, a sophomore from Aurora, Colorado, all played in games last season. &nbsp; Seven of last seasons eight leading receivers are returning this fall. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ahlonte-hair/9123">Ahlonte Hair</a>&nbsp;of from Live Oak, Florida, redshirt sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tommy-thomas/9169">Tommy Thomas</a>&nbsp;of Fort Collins, Colorado, and junior tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/peter-krohn/4596">Peter Krohn</a>, of Fort Collins, all had over 30 catches and 300 receiving yards last season. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ahlonte-hair/9123">Ahlonte Hair</a>&nbsp;led the group with 457 yards and four touchdowns on 33 catches. Thomas added 32 catches for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Krohn was named RMAC Football Second Team All-Conference for his play after having 30 catches for 302 yards and two touchdowns. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ro-abercrombie/9095">Ro Abercrombie</a>, a redshirt sophomore from San Bernardino, California, has had a great spring and beginning to fall camp and will also be a valuable option at tight end. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/grant-swenson/4622">Grant Swenson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ali-musa/4235">Ali Musa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brodie-roden/9158">Brodie Roden</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jahani-wright/4265">Jahani Wright</a>&nbsp;are all individuals that will play a role in the receiving corps as well. On the opposing side of the ball, the Eagles return eight starters. All-Conference selections&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/bobby-peele/5697">Bobby Peele</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brendan-brehmer/4186">Brendan Brehmer</a>&nbsp;will need to be replaced in the secondary while&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tayven-bray/4185">Tayven Bray</a>&nbsp;will need to be replaced on the defensive line. "Our veterans have done a great job of playing fast and teaching our younger guys the defense so far this fall," Defensive Coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/clint-sasse/513">Clint Sasse</a>&nbsp;said. "We have some promising young players who we are excited about." All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/hunter-o-connor/4610">Hunter O'Connor</a>&nbsp;will lead the group in the trenches. O'Connor finished the 2022 season as an All-American with 60 total tackles, 24 TFL and 16 sacks. His 16 sacks ranked him as the national statistical runner-up in NCAA Division II for the regular season and broke the CSC single-season sack record held by Casey Beran and Scott Dolfi. Joining O'Connor will be senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/gabe-perkins/4241">Gabe Perkins</a>&nbsp;of Aurora, Colorado, graduate student&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kobe-whipple/4260">Kobe Whipple</a>&nbsp;of Rosebud, South Dakota, senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/trevon-smith/4269">Trevon Smith</a>&nbsp;of Casper, Wyoming, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tanner-true/9170">Tanner True</a>&nbsp;of Eaton, Colorado and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kien-martin/4604">Kien Martin</a>, a junior from Overton, Nebraska. All received valuable playing time last season. Leading the linebacker corps will be junior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/xavier-harrell/4587">Xavier Harrell</a>&nbsp;of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/joey-geil/4203">Joey Geil</a>&nbsp;of Casper, Wyoming. Harrell led the Eagles with 66 total tackles last season while Geil had 55 tackles. The duo combined for eight tackles for loss for 43 yards and 2.5 sacks for 23 yards. A starter last season, Heamasi Latu will look to regain his starting spot after being injured during spring practices. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/logan-o-brien/9148">Logan O'Brien</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/dylan-meyer/9218">Dylan Meyer</a>s,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/reese-jacobs/9217">Reese Jacobs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kyle-mcintosh/9143">Kyle McIntosh</a>&nbsp;each will receive playing time at the linebacker position. Finally, the defensive backfield has two leaders from last years team to replace. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8240">Jahvonte Hair</a>, the twin brother of Ahlonte, redshirt sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4632">Dax Yeradi</a>&nbsp;of Wright, Wyoming, and senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/harvey-reynolds/4245">Harvey Reynolds</a>&nbsp;of West Palm Beach, Florida, are expected to lead the secondary. A host of other defensive backs who earned playing time last season are expected to contribute, while Yeradi leads a group of stalwart safeties looking for playing time. "I've been really happy with how our secondary has played so far this spring," Sasse said. Special teams will look a little different than last year. CSC will look to replace&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/gunnar-jones/8248">Gunnar Jones</a>, who hit two 57-yard field goals against Adams State. Redshirt Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brodie-eisenbraun/9111">Brodie Eisenbraun</a>&nbsp;of Sturgis, South Dakota, Wilson Yee from Independence Community College and Triston Hite from Nebraska Weslyan will all be competing for the kicker and punting positions. "Going into practice number five, the first thing that stands out is how the guys conditioned themselves and worked hard this summer," Long said. "We are focusing on getting better and getting ready for our season opener over the next 20 practices." The Eagles will begin the 2023 season with a new opponent, The University of Quincy in Quincy, Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm MT.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – August 11, 2023 –&nbsp;Another season of Chadron State football has arrived with the conclusion of the first week of fall camp this week. For the second straight season, a battle for the QB1 spot will occur leading up to the season opener. There are two candidates for the job, both whom competed for the spot last season. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/heath-beemiller/9098">Heath Beemiller</a>, a senior form Chandler, Arizona, was named the 2022 season opener starter. Beemiller, a Northern Arizona transfer, completed 52.5 percent of his passes for six touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 1112 yards. The second is junior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/mason-hamilton/4585">Mason Hamilton</a>&nbsp;from Gillette, Wyoming. Hamilton completed 40 of his 71 attempts last season, a completion percentage of 56 percent. While throwing for 356 yards, the junior had three touchdowns and one interception. "Both have played well this fall," Offensive Coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/micah-smith/517">Micah Smith</a>&nbsp;said. "It has been a very competitive fall between the two of them and both have taken huge strides from last fall." The backfield will be looking to fill the production of&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jalen-starks/4621">Jalen Starks</a>&nbsp;from last season. Starks ran for 637 yards and 11 touchdowns. CSC only had 13 rushing touchdowns during the season. Everyone behind Starks on the depth chart in 2022 is returning this season.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/dorian-collier/9107">Dorian Collier</a>, a junior from Tallahassee, Florida, ran for 338 yards on 59 attempts, an average of 5.7 per carry. After missing the spring,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jeydon-cox/4574">Jeydon Cox</a>, a junior from Jackson, Wyoming, returns after rushing for 254 yards. Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/rylan-aguallo/9097">Rylan Aguallo</a>&nbsp;from Mitchell, Nebraska, scored one of the teams two rushing touchdowns not by Starks in 2022. Aguallo carried the ball 34 times for 167 yards. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jake-marschall/9140">Jake Marschall</a>, a redshirt freshman from Littleton, Colorado, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brock-ping/9152">Brock Ping</a>, who redshirted last season and "put good use to his redshirt year" impressed coaches during the spring and is earning reps early this fall as well. CSC's 13th&nbsp;rushing touchdown last season was scored by four year starting center,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/michael-decamillis/4195">Michael DeCamillis</a>. DeCamillis, a senior from Westminster, Colorado, will look to lead an offensive line group in need of replacing&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/juan-estrada-sanchez/4198">Juan Estrada-Sanchez</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/emmit-rosentrater/4248">Emmit Rosentrater</a>&nbsp;and Askel Turk. "Fall camp is about competition. We have 13 returners and we are trying to find the best five," CSC Football Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/jay-long/503">Jay Long</a>&nbsp;said. "The O-Line has shown they've worked hard over the summer and I've excited to use these practices to find out who the starting five is going to be." <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/remington-ferree/9113">Remington Ferree</a>, a sophomore from Thermopolis, Wyoming,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/vincent-mosley/9145">Vincent Mosley</a>, a sophomore from Fort Collins, Colorado,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tyler-carpenter/4571">Tyler Carpenter</a>, a sophomore from Broomfield, Colorado, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jacob-nasalroad/4609">Jacob Nasalroad</a>, a sophomore from Aurora, Colorado, all played in games last season. &nbsp; Seven of last seasons eight leading receivers are returning this fall. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ahlonte-hair/9123">Ahlonte Hair</a>&nbsp;of from Live Oak, Florida, redshirt sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tommy-thomas/9169">Tommy Thomas</a>&nbsp;of Fort Collins, Colorado, and junior tight end&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/peter-krohn/4596">Peter Krohn</a>, of Fort Collins, all had over 30 catches and 300 receiving yards last season. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ahlonte-hair/9123">Ahlonte Hair</a>&nbsp;led the group with 457 yards and four touchdowns on 33 catches. Thomas added 32 catches for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Krohn was named RMAC Football Second Team All-Conference for his play after having 30 catches for 302 yards and two touchdowns. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ro-abercrombie/9095">Ro Abercrombie</a>, a redshirt sophomore from San Bernardino, California, has had a great spring and beginning to fall camp and will also be a valuable option at tight end. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/grant-swenson/4622">Grant Swenson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/ali-musa/4235">Ali Musa</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brodie-roden/9158">Brodie Roden</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/jahani-wright/4265">Jahani Wright</a>&nbsp;are all individuals that will play a role in the receiving corps as well. On the opposing side of the ball, the Eagles return eight starters. All-Conference selections&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/bobby-peele/5697">Bobby Peele</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brendan-brehmer/4186">Brendan Brehmer</a>&nbsp;will need to be replaced in the secondary while&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tayven-bray/4185">Tayven Bray</a>&nbsp;will need to be replaced on the defensive line. "Our veterans have done a great job of playing fast and teaching our younger guys the defense so far this fall," Defensive Coordinator&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/clint-sasse/513">Clint Sasse</a>&nbsp;said. "We have some promising young players who we are excited about." All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/hunter-o-connor/4610">Hunter O'Connor</a>&nbsp;will lead the group in the trenches. O'Connor finished the 2022 season as an All-American with 60 total tackles, 24 TFL and 16 sacks. His 16 sacks ranked him as the national statistical runner-up in NCAA Division II for the regular season and broke the CSC single-season sack record held by Casey Beran and Scott Dolfi. Joining O'Connor will be senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/gabe-perkins/4241">Gabe Perkins</a>&nbsp;of Aurora, Colorado, graduate student&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kobe-whipple/4260">Kobe Whipple</a>&nbsp;of Rosebud, South Dakota, senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/trevon-smith/4269">Trevon Smith</a>&nbsp;of Casper, Wyoming, sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/tanner-true/9170">Tanner True</a>&nbsp;of Eaton, Colorado and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kien-martin/4604">Kien Martin</a>, a junior from Overton, Nebraska. All received valuable playing time last season. Leading the linebacker corps will be junior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/xavier-harrell/4587">Xavier Harrell</a>&nbsp;of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/joey-geil/4203">Joey Geil</a>&nbsp;of Casper, Wyoming. Harrell led the Eagles with 66 total tackles last season while Geil had 55 tackles. The duo combined for eight tackles for loss for 43 yards and 2.5 sacks for 23 yards. A starter last season, Heamasi Latu will look to regain his starting spot after being injured during spring practices. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/logan-o-brien/9148">Logan O'Brien</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/dylan-meyer/9218">Dylan Meyer</a>s,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/reese-jacobs/9217">Reese Jacobs</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/kyle-mcintosh/9143">Kyle McIntosh</a>&nbsp;each will receive playing time at the linebacker position. Finally, the defensive backfield has two leaders from last years team to replace. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8240">Jahvonte Hair</a>, the twin brother of Ahlonte, redshirt sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4632">Dax Yeradi</a>&nbsp;of Wright, Wyoming, and senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/harvey-reynolds/4245">Harvey Reynolds</a>&nbsp;of West Palm Beach, Florida, are expected to lead the secondary. A host of other defensive backs who earned playing time last season are expected to contribute, while Yeradi leads a group of stalwart safeties looking for playing time. "I've been really happy with how our secondary has played so far this spring," Sasse said. Special teams will look a little different than last year. CSC will look to replace&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/gunnar-jones/8248">Gunnar Jones</a>, who hit two 57-yard field goals against Adams State. Redshirt Sophomore&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/football/roster/brodie-eisenbraun/9111">Brodie Eisenbraun</a>&nbsp;of Sturgis, South Dakota, Wilson Yee from Independence Community College and Triston Hite from Nebraska Weslyan will all be competing for the kicker and punting positions. "Going into practice number five, the first thing that stands out is how the guys conditioned themselves and worked hard this summer," Long said. "We are focusing on getting better and getting ready for our season opener over the next 20 practices." The Eagles will begin the 2023 season with a new opponent, The University of Quincy in Quincy, Illinois. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm MT.&nbsp;&nbsp;

📝CSC Football: Week 1 Camp Report

VIDEO: It's a Fall Camp Friday with Kobe Whipple who returns to a stout defensive line for Chadron State this fall! Whip and Voice of the Eagles Dave Collins talk about the first week, his surprise return and more!

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🎥 VIDEO: It's a Fall Camp Friday with Kobe Whipple returning to a stout defensive line for Chadron State!

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — C.J. Stroud had a short and at times shaky debut, Davis Mills threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tank Dell and the Houston Texans beat the New England Patriots 20-9 in the teams’ preseason opener. Stroud was drafted second overall and played the first two series while going 2 of 4 for 13 yards with an interception. He rushed twice for 6 yards and was sacked once. Mills finished 9 of 12 for 99 yards while playing the balance of the opening half. Dalton Keene added a 1-yard touchdown run. Case Keenum had a 5-yard TD pass to Alex Bachman. The Patriots gave most of their projected starters the night off, including quarterback Mac Jones.

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Top pick Stroud shaky in first action for Texans

LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/video">Clayton Kershaw</a>&nbsp;didn't get the win in his return to the mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers are just glad to have him back.

“He's not the most enjoyable guy when he's not healthy,” manager Dave Roberts said.

Kershaw was activated Thursday to make his first start since July 27. He gave up one run and three hits in five innings, struck out four and didn't walk anyone while getting a no-decision in a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

“It was great to be back,” he said. “To get through five was good and hopefully the leash keeps getting lengthened as I go.”

The 35-year-old left-hander missed 35 games because of soreness in his left shoulder.

Now, he and the Dodgers hope the three-time Cy Young Award winner stays healthy for a potential playoff run in October.

“We want to be part of that more than anything,” Kershaw said. “The division is not won yet. We still got a lot to do.”

Kershaw figures to make his next start Wednesday against the the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.

“As long as I come back tomorrow and feel all right, that's encouraging to me,” he said.

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/video">Max Muncy drew a bases-loaded, two-out walk</a>&nbsp;to force in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. It was Daniel Bard’s 36th walk in 40 innings for the Rockies.

The NL West-leading Dodgers won their fifth in a row against the division’s worst team and extended their lead to 6 1/2 games over the San Francisco Giants.

“Anytime 22 (Kershaw) is on the mound, you have a good feeling about how the game is going to turn out. It’s a boost for everyone in this clubhouse,” Muncy said. “Wish we could have got him a little more run support but that’s just the way it goes. He kept us in the game and that’s what he does all the time.”

Pinch-hitter David Peralta walked leading off the eighth against Tommy Doyle (0-1). Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward grounded into a fielder’s choice to second, erasing Peralta. Mookie Betts singled before Bard came in and walked Freddie Freeman to load the bases.

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar</a>&nbsp;made an over-the-shoulder catch of pinch-hitter Will Smith in shallow left-center field for the second out. Bard then walked Muncy before Chris Taylor flied out to end the inning.

“There’s so many different ways you can win a game. That last inning for us proved it,” Muncy said. “We had a bunch of guys just taking good at-bats and just trying to string some things together and not let the moment get too big.”

Ryan Yarbrough (5-5) got the victory with three innings of relief. Brusdar Graterol pitched the ninth to earn his fifth save.

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Elehuris Montero homered</a>&nbsp;off Kershaw to give the Rockies a 1-0 lead.

Montero's fourth homer of the season came with two outs in the fifth. It was the 13th homer given up by Kershaw this season.

Kershaw threw four changeups in the game, getting Elías Díaz to ground out with one to end the first.

“Three of them were OK,” Kershaw said. “They just had some guys where a changeup is a good pitch.”

<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Muncy tied the game on a solo shot</a>&nbsp;that chased Rockies starter Ty Bloch leading off the seventh.

Taylor followed with a single before Kiké Hernández grounded into a double play.

Alan Trejo made a diving stop on the third base side of second and somehow got his right toe across the bag to tag out Taylor. Trejo then threw to first to get Hernández to complete the Rockies' third double play of the game. The Dodgers unsuccessfully challenged the out call at second.

First baseman Freeman committed his first error of the season in the first when a ground ball hit by Ryan McMahon just escaped under his glove.

Bloch gave up one run and three hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out two and walked two.

Rockies: OF Charlie Blackmon (hand) worked out at Dodger Stadium and will fly to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. He'll play a couple games and be re-evaluated. ... 2B Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) missed his third consecutive start. He ran, took grounders and hit during batting practice in the hopes of returning Friday. The team is confident he can avoid going on the IL.

Dodgers: Optimism is running high about RHP Walker Buehler (elbow) and RHP Blake Treinen (shoulder) after they threw to live hitters Wednesday in Arizona for the first time since their surgeries. Buehler is aiming to be back sometime next month, which would be about 12 months since having the second Tommy John surgery of his career. “Seeing him (throw), I'm buying in a lot more,” Roberts said.

It was Caleb Williams bobblehead night, but the Southern California quarterback wasn't on hand. Instead, his mom, Dayne Price, handled first-pitch duties, throwing a strike from in front of the mound. She pumped both arms in celebration. Williams' bobblehead shows him in the Heisman Trophy pose.

LHP Austin Gomber (9-8, 5.40 ERA) starts Friday for the Rockies. RHP Lance Lynn (8-9, 6.11) goes for his third straight victory since being acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/video">Clayton Kershaw</a>&nbsp;didn't get the win in his return to the mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers are just glad to have him back.“He's not the most enjoyable guy when he's not healthy,” manager Dave Roberts said.Kershaw was activated Thursday to make his first start since July 27. He gave up one run and three hits in five innings, struck out four and didn't walk anyone while getting a no-decision in a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.“It was great to be back,” he said. “To get through five was good and hopefully the leash keeps getting lengthened as I go.”The 35-year-old left-hander missed 35 games because of soreness in his left shoulder.Now, he and the Dodgers hope the three-time Cy Young Award winner stays healthy for a potential playoff run in October.“We want to be part of that more than anything,” Kershaw said. “The division is not won yet. We still got a lot to do.”Kershaw figures to make his next start Wednesday against the the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers.“As long as I come back tomorrow and feel all right, that's encouraging to me,” he said.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/video">Max Muncy drew a bases-loaded, two-out walk</a>&nbsp;to force in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. It was Daniel Bard’s 36th walk in 40 innings for the Rockies.The NL West-leading Dodgers won their fifth in a row against the division’s worst team and extended their lead to 6 1/2 games over the San Francisco Giants.“Anytime 22 (Kershaw) is on the mound, you have a good feeling about how the game is going to turn out. It’s a boost for everyone in this clubhouse,” Muncy said. “Wish we could have got him a little more run support but that’s just the way it goes. He kept us in the game and that’s what he does all the time.”Pinch-hitter David Peralta walked leading off the eighth against Tommy Doyle (0-1). Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward grounded into a fielder’s choice to second, erasing Peralta. Mookie Betts singled before Bard came in and walked Freddie Freeman to load the bases.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar</a>&nbsp;made an over-the-shoulder catch of pinch-hitter Will Smith in shallow left-center field for the second out. Bard then walked Muncy before Chris Taylor flied out to end the inning.“There’s so many different ways you can win a game. That last inning for us proved it,” Muncy said. “We had a bunch of guys just taking good at-bats and just trying to string some things together and not let the moment get too big.”Ryan Yarbrough (5-5) got the victory with three innings of relief. Brusdar Graterol pitched the ninth to earn his fifth save.<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Elehuris Montero homered</a>&nbsp;off Kershaw to give the Rockies a 1-0 lead.Montero's fourth homer of the season came with two outs in the fifth. It was the 13th homer given up by Kershaw this season.Kershaw threw four changeups in the game, getting Elías Díaz to ground out with one to end the first.“Three of them were OK,” Kershaw said. “They just had some guys where a changeup is a good pitch.”<a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rockies-vs-dodgers/2023/08/10/717045/final/wrap">Muncy tied the game on a solo shot</a>&nbsp;that chased Rockies starter Ty Bloch leading off the seventh.Taylor followed with a single before Kiké Hernández grounded into a double play.Alan Trejo made a diving stop on the third base side of second and somehow got his right toe across the bag to tag out Taylor. Trejo then threw to first to get Hernández to complete the Rockies' third double play of the game. The Dodgers unsuccessfully challenged the out call at second.First baseman Freeman committed his first error of the season in the first when a ground ball hit by Ryan McMahon just escaped under his glove.Bloch gave up one run and three hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out two and walked two.TRAINER'S ROOMRockies: OF Charlie Blackmon (hand) worked out at Dodger Stadium and will fly to Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday. He'll play a couple games and be re-evaluated. ... 2B Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) missed his third consecutive start. He ran, took grounders and hit during batting practice in the hopes of returning Friday. The team is confident he can avoid going on the IL.Dodgers: Optimism is running high about RHP Walker Buehler (elbow) and RHP Blake Treinen (shoulder) after they threw to live hitters Wednesday in Arizona for the first time since their surgeries. Buehler is aiming to be back sometime next month, which would be about 12 months since having the second Tommy John surgery of his career. “Seeing him (throw), I'm buying in a lot more,” Roberts said.MOM ON THE MOUNDIt was Caleb Williams bobblehead night, but the Southern California quarterback wasn't on hand. Instead, his mom, Dayne Price, handled first-pitch duties, throwing a strike from in front of the mound. She pumped both arms in celebration. Williams' bobblehead shows him in the Heisman Trophy pose.UP NEXTLHP Austin Gomber (9-8, 5.40 ERA) starts Friday for the Rockies. RHP Lance Lynn (8-9, 6.11) goes for his third straight victory since being acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline.

Kershaw controls Colorado hitters in return to action

&nbsp; The Chadron State College athletics department will host its annual Kickoff Cookout on Monday, August 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Country Kitchen banquet room. The cost for dinner is $10 and is payable by cash or check. Head coaches from each athletic program will be in attendance to preview their teams' seasons and answer questions from the Chadron community. Booster club memberships will also be on sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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CSC Kickoff Cookout set for August 28

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Canha&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1689383026290003968?s=20">scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a throwing error</a>&nbsp;by shortstop Ezequiel Tovar off a grounder by Andruw Monasterio and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday.

Justin Lawrence (3-5) started the 10th with a pitch-strike violation on Canha, who lined the next pitch to deep center for a ground-rule double that scored William Contreras and tied the game. Canha advanced on a ground out and, one out later, scored the winning run when Tovar short-hopped a throw to first on a ground ball off the bat of Monasterio.

“A rare error by a young 22-year-old shortstop who's really been magnificent," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "Just goes to show you that players aren't invincible.”

Tovar has made just six errors in 107 games.

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 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mark Canha&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1689383026290003968?s=20">scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning on a throwing error</a>&nbsp;by shortstop Ezequiel Tovar off a grounder by Andruw Monasterio and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday.Justin Lawrence (3-5) started the 10th with a pitch-strike violation on Canha, who lined the next pitch to deep center for a ground-rule double that scored William Contreras and tied the game. Canha advanced on a ground out and, one out later, scored the winning run when Tovar short-hopped a throw to first on a ground ball off the bat of Monasterio.“A rare error by a young 22-year-old shortstop who's really been magnificent," Rockies manager Bud Black said. "Just goes to show you that players aren't invincible.”Tovar has made just six errors in 107 games.“We caught a break there to get the last run across,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said.Bryse Wilson (4-0) picked up the win despite allowing a run in the top of the 10th.In the 10th, Jurickson Profar, who went 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs, reached on the fielder’s choice before Tovar doubled to left field, where Canha misplayed the ball and allowed Profar to score, giving the Rockies a 6-5 lead.Asked if was an ugly win, Counsell shrugged.“I'm not gonna be able to stop you from labeling it whatever, however you want,” he said. “The game has twists and turns and ups and downs, good fortune and bad fortune. You try to make every play you can control good. That gives you the best chance to win.”The Brewers lead the division by 2½ games over the Cincinnati Reds, who lost 5-4 to the Marlins on Wednesday. Milwaukee is two games ahead of the Chicago Cubs, who face the New York Mets later Wednesday.“We came in knowing the Brewers are division leaders, continuing to fight for a playoff spot,” Black said. “We went toe to toe with them. Entertaining game for sure. Hard fought series.”The Brewers bullpen failed to protect a 5-4 lead for starter Adrian Houser. Hoby Milner pitched a scoreless sixth, but left two on with one out in the seventh for Abner Uribe.Cole Tucker scored when second baseman Brice Turang couldn’t field Profar’s hard-hit base hit. Profar also hit a solo home run in the Rockies’ four-run fourth.Willy Adames, 2 for 17 during the homestand, drilled a 1-0 cutter from Rockies starter Chris Flexen for his 18th home run of the season and first since July 21 against the Atlanta Braves.“I feel like it was a great day,” Adames said after getting the first two games of the series off in order to regroup. “It felt great. I can build up from here, continue to make adjustment and be better.”Monasterio followed with a solo shot that gave the Brewers 5-4 lead and their fourth game this season with consecutive home runs.Tyrone Taylor’s two-run double and Christian Yelich’s RBI helped the Brewers trim the lead to 4-3 in the fourth.Houser gave up four runs on five hits, walked one and struck out five in five innings.Flexen allowed five runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings in his third start as a member of the Rockies.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: All-Star C Elías Díaz almost got the day off. He pinch hit in the ninth and took a called third strike. His 91 games at catcher are second-most in the majors behind Philadelphia's J.T. Realmuto (96). … 2B Brendan Rodgers missed his second consecutive game after tweaking a hamstring Monday night fielding grounder in the first inning.Brewers: CF Joey Wiemer was scratched from the starting lineup due to a stomach virus. Blake Perkins replaced him.ROCKIES MOVEColorado recalled RHP Karl Kauffmann (1-3, 8.72 ERA in six games, including three starts) from Triple-A Albuquerque for his fourth stint on the active roster, and optioned RHP Connor Seabold (1-7, 7.65 ERA over 25 games, including 13 starts) to Albuquerque.UP NEXTRockies: LHP Ty Blach (1-1, 4.85 ERA) pitches the opener of a four-game road series against Los Angeles. The Dodgers have not named a starter.Brewers: Following an off day, RHP Corbin Burnes (9-6, 3.42 ERA) faces RHP Michael Kopech (5-10, 4.43) and the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game road series.