🏀 | High School Scoreboard - Saturday, January 22

North Platte St. Patrick's 73, Bridgeport 41

Bridgeport 77, North Platte St. Patrick's 47

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director🏀 | High School Scoreboard - Saturday, January 22BoysGordon-Rushville 38, Chadron 37 (OT)Hershey 61, Kimball 24North Platte St. Patrick's 73, Bridgeport 41Ogallala 67, Ainsworth 43Potter-Dix 34, Bayard 32Scottsbluff 84, Gering 67Yuma, CO 77, Sidney 49GirlsAinsworth 57, Ogallala 34Bayard 55, South Platte 52Bridgeport 77, North Platte St. Patrick's 47Gordon-Rushville 45, Chadron 37 (OT)Hyannis 51, Brady 33Kimball 41, Perkins County 32Leyton 49, Garden County 31Scottsbluff 70, Gering 44Sidney 59, Yuma, CO 18

&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball team held a 53-43 lead midway in the second half, but was outscored 20-7 the rest of the way and dropped a 65-62 decision to South Dakota Mines at home Saturday night. The Eagles also started the game slowly.&nbsp; They did not score in the first 5 ½ minutes while Mines took a 7-0 lead.&nbsp; The Hardrockers went ahead by as much as 22-8 before Chadron State got untracked, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4654">Teddy Parham, Jr.</a>, who scored 16 points in nine minutes to help make the halftime score 32-32. Two field goals and two free throws by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8009">Mason Hiemstra</a>&nbsp;and three-pointers by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8175">Tejaun Hale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;helped the Eagles put together a 13-5 run that gave them their 10-point margin with 10:42 to play.&nbsp; However, the Eagles made just four of their final 18 field goal attempts.&nbsp; Consecutive three-point shots by three different Hardrockers in less than two minutes cut the difference to a single point. Chadron State took the lead again at 60-58 on a dunk by Taj Toney with 4:48 remaining, but the Eagles never scored again, and Mines managed two field goals and three free shots to seal the verdict. Just five players scored for the Hardrockers. Junior forward Kolten Mortensen led with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Redshirt freshman Brevin Walter added 15 points and eight rebounds while guard Alejandro Rama had 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.&nbsp; &nbsp; Parham paced the Eagles with 19 points while Hiemstra and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;both had 11. Both teams made nine three-pointers, but Mines took 25 shots from behind the arc and the Eagles 36.&nbsp; The Hardrockers were 22 of 40 overall for 44.9% and Chadron State was 23-66 for 34.8%. The visitors were 12-17 at the free throw line and the Eagles 7-8.&nbsp; Mines outrebounded the Eagles 40-33. &nbsp;CSC had only seven turnovers and Mines 18. The Hardrockers are 7-11 overall and 5-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Eagles are 7-12 and 3-8&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports Information&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball team held a 53-43 lead midway in the second half, but was outscored 20-7 the rest of the way and dropped a 65-62 decision to South Dakota Mines at home Saturday night. The Eagles also started the game slowly.&nbsp; They did not score in the first 5 ½ minutes while Mines took a 7-0 lead.&nbsp; The Hardrockers went ahead by as much as 22-8 before Chadron State got untracked, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4654">Teddy Parham, Jr.</a>, who scored 16 points in nine minutes to help make the halftime score 32-32. Two field goals and two free throws by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8009">Mason Hiemstra</a>&nbsp;and three-pointers by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8175">Tejaun Hale</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;helped the Eagles put together a 13-5 run that gave them their 10-point margin with 10:42 to play.&nbsp; However, the Eagles made just four of their final 18 field goal attempts.&nbsp; Consecutive three-point shots by three different Hardrockers in less than two minutes cut the difference to a single point. Chadron State took the lead again at 60-58 on a dunk by Taj Toney with 4:48 remaining, but the Eagles never scored again, and Mines managed two field goals and three free shots to seal the verdict. Just five players scored for the Hardrockers. Junior forward Kolten Mortensen led with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Redshirt freshman Brevin Walter added 15 points and eight rebounds while guard Alejandro Rama had 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.&nbsp; &nbsp; Parham paced the Eagles with 19 points while Hiemstra and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;both had 11. Both teams made nine three-pointers, but Mines took 25 shots from behind the arc and the Eagles 36.&nbsp; The Hardrockers were 22 of 40 overall for 44.9% and Chadron State was 23-66 for 34.8%. The visitors were 12-17 at the free throw line and the Eagles 7-8.&nbsp; Mines outrebounded the Eagles 40-33. &nbsp;CSC had only seven turnovers and Mines 18. The Hardrockers are 7-11 overall and 5-7 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Eagles are 7-12 and 3-8&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hardrockers win game full of wild scoring swings Saturday

By: Zach Carattini, CSC Sports Information

The Chadron State College women's basketball team (6-10, 5-6 RMAC) outlasted South Dakota Mines (1-17, 1-11 RMAC) 89-82 during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference showdown at home Saturday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Though CSC never gave up the lead, Mines did not go down without a fight as it outscored the Eagles 45-41 in the second half and had 47 bench points. The win gives the Eagles their sixth win of the season, all of which have come while playing at home in the Chicoine Center.&nbsp;

"[Mines] is a good team and they are on the cusp of winning," said Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=524">Janet Raymer</a>. "We were able to hold on tonight for the win, but they didn't make it easy on us."&nbsp;

In the first quarter, Chadron State jumped out to a 10-0 lead off field goals by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4644">Ashayla Powers</a>. Mines' Naomi Hidalgo finally broke the ice for the Hardrockers with a layup at 4:48. The score was 19-13 Eagles heading into the second quarter.&nbsp;

Both teams' offenses exploded in the second quarter. The Eagles shot 53.3% on field goals (8-15), 50% on three-pointers (1-2), and a staggering 75% on free throws (12-16) while the Hardrockers shot 33.3% on field goals (5-15), 33.3% on three-pointers (3-9), and 91.7% on free throws (11-12). CSC's 29 second-quarter points mark&nbsp;as one of its best efforts in a quarter this season. It was 48-37 Eagles&nbsp;&nbsp;

Worrell was the only Eagle to land a three-pointer in the first half.&nbsp;

Strong offensive play continued for both teams in the third and fourth quarters. Worrell and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4343">Bailey Brooks</a>&nbsp;each added a three-pointer in the third quarter while the Hardrockers added three of their own to chip into the Eagles' lead. CSC's&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8017">Micheala Dammann</a>&nbsp;contributed two layups and an assist to help keep the Eagles up by nine points at the end of the quarter.&nbsp;

Mines landed four three-pointers during the fourth quarter. Three of them came from Piper Bauer and one came from Ryan Weiss. Bauer's third trey pushed the Hardrockers to within a two-point deficit at 75-73 with 5:29 left in the game. But it was the Eagles' 11 made free throws as well as six field goals by Peters, Dammann, and Worrell that kept them above South Dakota Mines, closing the game 89-82.&nbsp;

"Our players love each other, share the ball, and celebrate the little things," said Raymer. "I'm proud of the things they are doing."&nbsp;

The Eagles will be back in action on Monday when they host Westminster Griffins (8-5, 7-2 RMAC) at 2 p.m.

By: Zach Carattini, CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College women's basketball team (6-10, 5-6 RMAC) outlasted South Dakota Mines (1-17, 1-11 RMAC) 89-82 during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference showdown at home Saturday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;Though CSC never gave up the lead, Mines did not go down without a fight as it outscored the Eagles 45-41 in the second half and had 47 bench points. The win gives the Eagles their sixth win of the season, all of which have come while playing at home in the Chicoine Center.&nbsp;"[Mines] is a good team and they are on the cusp of winning," said Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=524">Janet Raymer</a>. "We were able to hold on tonight for the win, but they didn't make it easy on us."&nbsp;In the first quarter, Chadron State jumped out to a 10-0 lead off field goals by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4644">Ashayla Powers</a>. Mines' Naomi Hidalgo finally broke the ice for the Hardrockers with a layup at 4:48. The score was 19-13 Eagles heading into the second quarter.&nbsp;Both teams' offenses exploded in the second quarter. The Eagles shot 53.3% on field goals (8-15), 50% on three-pointers (1-2), and a staggering 75% on free throws (12-16) while the Hardrockers shot 33.3% on field goals (5-15), 33.3% on three-pointers (3-9), and 91.7% on free throws (11-12). CSC's 29 second-quarter points mark&nbsp;as one of its best efforts in a quarter this season. It was 48-37 Eagles&nbsp;&nbsp;Worrell was the only Eagle to land a three-pointer in the first half.&nbsp;Strong offensive play continued for both teams in the third and fourth quarters. Worrell and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4343">Bailey Brooks</a>&nbsp;each added a three-pointer in the third quarter while the Hardrockers added three of their own to chip into the Eagles' lead. CSC's&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8017">Micheala Dammann</a>&nbsp;contributed two layups and an assist to help keep the Eagles up by nine points at the end of the quarter.&nbsp;Mines landed four three-pointers during the fourth quarter. Three of them came from Piper Bauer and one came from Ryan Weiss. Bauer's third trey pushed the Hardrockers to within a two-point deficit at 75-73 with 5:29 left in the game. But it was the Eagles' 11 made free throws as well as six field goals by Peters, Dammann, and Worrell that kept them above South Dakota Mines, closing the game 89-82.&nbsp;"Our players love each other, share the ball, and celebrate the little things," said Raymer. "I'm proud of the things they are doing."&nbsp;The Eagles will be back in action on Monday when they host Westminster Griffins (8-5, 7-2 RMAC) at 2 p.m.

Eagles start hot, finish with sixth straight home win

High school wrestling will bring lots of visitors to Chadron this weekend.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron High Wrestling Tournament that dates back to 1985, will take place again in the Nelson Physical Activity Center at Chadron State College on Saturday, Jan. 22. The tourney was not held last year, but was replaced by a dual tournament. This year both are on tap, with the duals taking over the mats on Friday and the tournament going full force on Saturday.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eight teams from the larger schools will be involved in the duals.&nbsp; They are Alliance, Campbell County High at Gillette, Chadron, Mead County from Longmont, Colo., Mitchell, Ogallala, Scottsbluff and Valentine.&nbsp; They will begin tangling at 10 a.m. Friday and are expected to continue through the late afternoon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of these teams except Scottsbluff also have entered the tournament. More than a dozen other schools also will be in the tourney.&nbsp; Those from Nebraska are Bayard, Bridgeport, Chase County, Crawford, Garden County, Gordon-Rushville, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kimball, Morrill and Perkins County at Grant.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three South Dakota schools—Hill City, Newell and Pine Ridge—also will be in the tourney.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, the tourney also will include girls from eight Nebraska high schools that have added wrestling this year. They are Bayard, Bridgeport, Chadron, Garden County, Hemingford, Mitchell, Ogallala and Valentine.

And, a boys’ junior varsity division is also on the agenda.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron High Athletic Director Andy Pope said five mats will be utilized Saturday.&nbsp; Seven referees have been signed up to make the calls.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Admission each day will be $6 for adults and $5 for students.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: Con MarshallHigh school wrestling will bring lots of visitors to Chadron this weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron High Wrestling Tournament that dates back to 1985, will take place again in the Nelson Physical Activity Center at Chadron State College on Saturday, Jan. 22. The tourney was not held last year, but was replaced by a dual tournament. This year both are on tap, with the duals taking over the mats on Friday and the tournament going full force on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eight teams from the larger schools will be involved in the duals.&nbsp; They are Alliance, Campbell County High at Gillette, Chadron, Mead County from Longmont, Colo., Mitchell, Ogallala, Scottsbluff and Valentine.&nbsp; They will begin tangling at 10 a.m. Friday and are expected to continue through the late afternoon.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of these teams except Scottsbluff also have entered the tournament. More than a dozen other schools also will be in the tourney.&nbsp; Those from Nebraska are Bayard, Bridgeport, Chase County, Crawford, Garden County, Gordon-Rushville, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kimball, Morrill and Perkins County at Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three South Dakota schools—Hill City, Newell and Pine Ridge—also will be in the tourney.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, the tourney also will include girls from eight Nebraska high schools that have added wrestling this year. They are Bayard, Bridgeport, Chadron, Garden County, Hemingford, Mitchell, Ogallala and Valentine.And, a boys’ junior varsity division is also on the agenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron High Athletic Director Andy Pope said five mats will be utilized Saturday.&nbsp; Seven referees have been signed up to make the calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Admission each day will be $6 for adults and $5 for students.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron High School Wrestling Tournament showcasing 8 teams Saturday

Hemingford won both championships during the Panhandle Conference Basketball Tournament that concluded Friday evening at Chadron State College.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Led by 18 points by Kambree Walker and 13 by Catherine Bryner, the Hemingford girls topped Sioux County 52-33 that championship game, while the Bobcats’ boys got 18 points from Hunter Wyland and 15 from Rick Turek to slip past Morrill 57-52 in that title contest.&nbsp; Hemingford won the boys’ game even though Morrill sank 10 three-pointers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With Natalie Berry tallying 24 points, Crawford won the girls’ third place game Friday 55-41 over Edgemont, which got 18 points from Kaitlin Gerard, and Hay Springs defeated Edgemont 57-47 to take third place in the boys’ action.&nbsp;

Both the Hawks and the Moguls had three double-figure scorers in the boys’ consolation contest.&nbsp; Cass Frazer had 15 points, Logan DeCoste 14 and Gabe Varvel 13 for Hay Springs, while Kyran Urban led Edgemont with 18 points, all in the first half, and Kolton Darrow added 15 and Braden Peters 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Morrill nipped Hay Springs 44-42 in the girls’ fifth place game, despite 21 points by the Hawks’ Sam Toof, and Crawford had 10 players score as it downed Sioux County 59-23 in the boys’ fifth place game.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Girls’ Games

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finals on Friday

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boys’ Games

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 </figure>By: Con MarshallHemingford won both championships during the Panhandle Conference Basketball Tournament that concluded Friday evening at Chadron State College.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Led by 18 points by Kambree Walker and 13 by Catherine Bryner, the Hemingford girls topped Sioux County 52-33 that championship game, while the Bobcats’ boys got 18 points from Hunter Wyland and 15 from Rick Turek to slip past Morrill 57-52 in that title contest.&nbsp; Hemingford won the boys’ game even though Morrill sank 10 three-pointers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; With Natalie Berry tallying 24 points, Crawford won the girls’ third place game Friday 55-41 over Edgemont, which got 18 points from Kaitlin Gerard, and Hay Springs defeated Edgemont 57-47 to take third place in the boys’ action.&nbsp;Both the Hawks and the Moguls had three double-figure scorers in the boys’ consolation contest.&nbsp; Cass Frazer had 15 points, Logan DeCoste 14 and Gabe Varvel 13 for Hay Springs, while Kyran Urban led Edgemont with 18 points, all in the first half, and Kolton Darrow added 15 and Braden Peters 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Morrill nipped Hay Springs 44-42 in the girls’ fifth place game, despite 21 points by the Hawks’ Sam Toof, and Crawford had 10 players score as it downed Sioux County 59-23 in the boys’ fifth place game.Panhandle Conference Tourney&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Girls’ GamesHemingford 61, Hay Springs 30Sioux County 58, Morrill 41Hemingford 42, Crawford 39Sioux County 56, Edgemont 33Semifinals on ThursdayHemingford 42, Crawford 39Sioux County 56, Edgemont 33&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finals on FridayMorrill 44, Hay Springs 42 (5th)Crawford 55, Edgemont 41 (3rd)Hemingford 52, Sioux County 33&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boys’ GamesEdgemont 40, Crawford 28Hay Springs 58, Sioux County 24Hemingford 52, Edgemont 20Morrill 38, Hay Springs 24Semifinals on ThursdayHemingford 52, Edgemont 20Morrill 38, Hay Springs 34Finals on FridayCrawford 59, Sioux County 23 (5th)Hay Springs 57, Edgemont 47 (3rd)Hemingford 57, Morrill 52 (1st)

Hemingford crowned champions of PAC Tournaments

🏀 | High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, January 20

MAC Tournament - Semifinals

North Platte St. Patrick's 36, Chase County 35

7th Place Game:&nbsp;Kimball 40, Sutherland 32

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director🏀 | High School Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, January 20BoysHyannis 60, Sandhills/Thedford 53MAC Tournament - SemifinalsBayard 50, Leyton 43Potter-Dix 67, Garden County 41PAC Tournament - SemifinalsHemingford 52, Edgemont, S.D. 20Morrill 38, Hay Springs 34GirlsSandhills/Thedford 56, Hyannis 19MAC Tournament - SemifinalsBayard 63, Leyton 31South Platte 65, Garden County 30PAC Tournament - SemifinalsHemingford 42, Crawford 39 (correction)Sioux County 56, Edgemont, S.D. 33SPVA Tournament - SemifinalsBridgeport 70, Hershey 45North Platte St. Patrick's 36, Chase County 357th Place Game:&nbsp;Kimball 40, Sutherland 32

Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;

The Nebraska men's basketball game at Ohio State scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22, in Columbus, Ohio, has been postponed due to health and safety protocols within the Husker program. With players currently in health and safety protocol,&nbsp; Nebraska fell below the Big Ten Conference roster minimum, with fewer than seven scholarship players available. The programs will coordinate with the Big Ten Conference office to reschedule the game. Nebraska's next scheduled game is against No. 8 Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m., at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena.

Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; The Nebraska men's basketball game at Ohio State scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 22, in Columbus, Ohio, has been postponed due to health and safety protocols within the Husker program. With players currently in health and safety protocol,&nbsp; Nebraska fell below the Big Ten Conference roster minimum, with fewer than seven scholarship players available. The programs will coordinate with the Big Ten Conference office to reschedule the game. Nebraska's next scheduled game is against No. 8 Wisconsin on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m., at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena.

Nebraska Men's basketball Saturday vs Ohio State-Postponed

Courtesy: NU Athletic Communicatiions

The Nebraska women's basketball game with Rutgers originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. CT, at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena in Lincoln has been postponed due to health and safety protocols within the Husker program. Per the amended Big Ten Conference 2021-22 Forfeiture Guidelines, this game will be postponed and the Conference office will coordinate the rescheduling process. &nbsp; If the game is not able to be rescheduled, it would count as a "no contest" for both teams. Tickets previously purchased would be refunded to ticket holders after the conclusion of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Nebraska Women are next scheduled to play Sunday, January 23 at Illinois.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic CommunicatiionsThe Nebraska women's basketball game with Rutgers originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. CT, at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena in Lincoln has been postponed due to health and safety protocols within the Husker program. Per the amended Big Ten Conference 2021-22 Forfeiture Guidelines, this game will be postponed and the Conference office will coordinate the rescheduling process. &nbsp; If the game is not able to be rescheduled, it would count as a "no contest" for both teams. Tickets previously purchased would be refunded to ticket holders after the conclusion of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Nebraska Women are next scheduled to play Sunday, January 23 at Illinois.&nbsp;

Husker Womens Basketball vs Rutgers Postponed

&nbsp; Bolstered by a 12-0 run that began after it had trailed 8-3, the Chadron State College men's basketball team led most of the first half, twice by as many of 10 points, but Black Hills State cut the deficit to a single point—35-34—by halftime, eventually staged a 16-0 run, and went on to top the Eagles 83-65 Tuesday night in Spearfish. With senior guard&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;scoring eight points in the five minutes of the second half, Chadron State rebuilt its lead to 48-43.&nbsp; But the Eagles were scoreless during the next five minutes while the Yellow Jackets caught fire and were ahead 59-48 before the visitors scored again. Chadron State eventually got its offense going again, but trailed by at least a dozen points during the final six minutes. Black Hills is now 11-4 for the season and 9-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the Eagles are 7-11 and 3-7. Sparked by its 65.6% shooting in the second half, the Yellow Jackets shot 55.6% for the game, compared to Chadron State's 43%. Each team sank nine 3-pointers with Jennings nailing five of six shots from behind the arc while tallying 21 points to lead the Eagles.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;was next with 16 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;and Teddy Parham added eight points apiece. The Jackets' 6-foot-7 junior forward Joel Scott led his team with 22 points and nine rebounds while senior guard Sindou Cisse had 15 points and eight rebounds.&nbsp; Adam Moussa contributed 14 points. Black Hills outrebounded the Eagles 35-24. Both teams had 13 turnovers. Both will host South Dakota Mines for their next game. The Hardrockers will visit Spearfish on Thursday night and come to Chadron on Saturday night.

By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports Historian&nbsp; Bolstered by a 12-0 run that began after it had trailed 8-3, the Chadron State College men's basketball team led most of the first half, twice by as many of 10 points, but Black Hills State cut the deficit to a single point—35-34—by halftime, eventually staged a 16-0 run, and went on to top the Eagles 83-65 Tuesday night in Spearfish. With senior guard&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;scoring eight points in the five minutes of the second half, Chadron State rebuilt its lead to 48-43.&nbsp; But the Eagles were scoreless during the next five minutes while the Yellow Jackets caught fire and were ahead 59-48 before the visitors scored again. Chadron State eventually got its offense going again, but trailed by at least a dozen points during the final six minutes. Black Hills is now 11-4 for the season and 9-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and the Eagles are 7-11 and 3-7. Sparked by its 65.6% shooting in the second half, the Yellow Jackets shot 55.6% for the game, compared to Chadron State's 43%. Each team sank nine 3-pointers with Jennings nailing five of six shots from behind the arc while tallying 21 points to lead the Eagles.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;was next with 16 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;and Teddy Parham added eight points apiece. The Jackets' 6-foot-7 junior forward Joel Scott led his team with 22 points and nine rebounds while senior guard Sindou Cisse had 15 points and eight rebounds.&nbsp; Adam Moussa contributed 14 points. Black Hills outrebounded the Eagles 35-24. Both teams had 13 turnovers. Both will host South Dakota Mines for their next game. The Hardrockers will visit Spearfish on Thursday night and come to Chadron on Saturday night.

🏀 MBB | Eagles lead most of night but 16-0 run sends Yellow Jackets to win Tuesday

The Chadron State College women's basketball team (5-10, 4-6 RMAC) fell 57-45 at the hands of long-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rival Black Hills State (8-7, 6-3 RMAC) on Tuesday evening. &nbsp;

In a game where Chadron State dealt with inconsistent shooting and rebounding, BHSU never once gave up the lead. A 22-point second quarter for the Yellow Jackets also helped seal the loss for CSC.&nbsp;

BHSU struck first, netting a fastbreak three-pointer in the first thirty seconds of the game. CSC immediately answered back with a layup by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4348">Brittni McCully</a>. The Yellow Jackets would put up two more three-pointers while&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8024">Olyvia Pacheco</a>&nbsp;landed a trey of her own. The score was 14-10 BHSU at the end of the first quarter.&nbsp;

The Yellow Jackets' offense exploded in the second quarter, shooting 57.1% on field goals (8-14) and 55.6% on three-pointers (5-9). They scored 14 unanswered points until&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>&nbsp;landed a jump shot from inside the paint at 3:35 to make it 28-14. Four more points were added by free throws made by Peters, Pacheco, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>. It was 36-18 Yellow Jackets at the end of the first half.&nbsp;

After halftime, the tide shifted&nbsp;half in favor of the Eagles as they outscored BHSU 27-21 in the second half of play.&nbsp;Peters and Worrell each put up two three-pointers in the third quarter to cut the Yellow Jackets' lead from 18 to 13 heading into the final quarter&nbsp;

Despite&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4343">Bailey Brooks</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8013">Emily Achter</a>&nbsp;each netting threes in the fourth quarter, the Eagles were unable to cut BHSU's lead to less than eight. This is due in part to the Yellow Jackets going 11-16 on free throws. The final score was 57-45.&nbsp;

The Eagles will return home to the Chicoine Center on Saturday to host South Dakota Mines (1-15, 1-9 RMAC) at 5:30 p.m. Monday's home game versus Westminster College (7-4, 6-1 RMAC) is scheduled for 2 p.m.&nbsp;

By: Zach Carattini, CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College women's basketball team (5-10, 4-6 RMAC) fell 57-45 at the hands of long-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rival Black Hills State (8-7, 6-3 RMAC) on Tuesday evening. &nbsp;In a game where Chadron State dealt with inconsistent shooting and rebounding, BHSU never once gave up the lead. A 22-point second quarter for the Yellow Jackets also helped seal the loss for CSC.&nbsp;BHSU struck first, netting a fastbreak three-pointer in the first thirty seconds of the game. CSC immediately answered back with a layup by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4348">Brittni McCully</a>. The Yellow Jackets would put up two more three-pointers while&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8024">Olyvia Pacheco</a>&nbsp;landed a trey of her own. The score was 14-10 BHSU at the end of the first quarter.&nbsp;The Yellow Jackets' offense exploded in the second quarter, shooting 57.1% on field goals (8-14) and 55.6% on three-pointers (5-9). They scored 14 unanswered points until&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>&nbsp;landed a jump shot from inside the paint at 3:35 to make it 28-14. Four more points were added by free throws made by Peters, Pacheco, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>. It was 36-18 Yellow Jackets at the end of the first half.&nbsp;After halftime, the tide shifted&nbsp;half in favor of the Eagles as they outscored BHSU 27-21 in the second half of play.&nbsp;Peters and Worrell each put up two three-pointers in the third quarter to cut the Yellow Jackets' lead from 18 to 13 heading into the final quarter&nbsp;Despite&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4343">Bailey Brooks</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8013">Emily Achter</a>&nbsp;each netting threes in the fourth quarter, the Eagles were unable to cut BHSU's lead to less than eight. This is due in part to the Yellow Jackets going 11-16 on free throws. The final score was 57-45.&nbsp;The Eagles will return home to the Chicoine Center on Saturday to host South Dakota Mines (1-15, 1-9 RMAC) at 5:30 p.m. Monday's home game versus Westminster College (7-4, 6-1 RMAC) is scheduled for 2 p.m.&nbsp;

WBB | 🏀 CSC second half comeback comes up short in Spearfish Tuesday

🏀| High School Basketball - Monday, January 17

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director🏀| High School Basketball - Monday, January 17BoysMAC TournamentBayard 72, Minatare 31Garden County 46, South Platte 41Leyton 67, Creek Valley 20&nbsp; Potter-Dix 64, Banner County 20<figure>
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By: Zach Carattini, CSC Sports Information&nbsp;

The Chadron State College women's basketball team (5-9, 4-5 RMAC) lost 83-80 in overtime at the Western Colorado Mountaineers (7-6, 5-3 RMAC) during a classic Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rivalry game Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;

Both teams traded blows throughout the game until a late three-pointer by the Mountaineers in overtime helped Western Colorado edge the Eagles in an overwise thrilling game. Chadron State is now 0-9 on the road this season.&nbsp;

The Eagles had a slow start&nbsp;to begin the game as the Mountaineers capitalized on two turnovers to go up 9-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>&nbsp;got the team going by scoring the Eagles' first points on a layup. She and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>&nbsp;each landed a three-pointer to help the Eagles tie the game at 12-12. The score was 19-16 Mountaineers at the start of the second quarter.&nbsp;

Chadron State's best effort of the day came in the second quarter, where they shot 43.8% on field goals (7-16), 75% on three-pointers (3-4), and 75% on free throws (3-4). Although the Eagles scored 20 points in the second quarter and 11 points in the third, Western Colorado kept pace and held on to a 53-47 lead heading into the fourth quarter.&nbsp;

In the fourth quarter, the Eagles outscored the Mountaineers 19-13 thanks in part to three-pointers landed by Worrell and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8016">Kadyn Comer</a>. With six seconds left, Chadron State was up 66-64 after a Worrell fastbreak layup. With only one second left, Western's Grace Kirscher put up a fastbreak layup of her own to send the game to overtime with the score tied at 66-66. &nbsp;

Worrell and Peters each landed a three-pointer to help keep it close in overtime. Western Colorado had two treys of their own, both of which came after the three-minute mark of the game to make it 74-71. Despite Peters making her three-pointer with 18 seconds left to go, it was not enough to win the game as the Eagles came up short 80-83 at the buzzer.&nbsp;

"I'm proud of our team," said Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=524">Janet Raymer</a>. "We competed hard. We will build from this experience."&nbsp;

The Eagles will have another chance to earn their first road victory of the season when they travel to Spearfish, S.D. to face Black Hills State (7-7, 5-3 RMAC) on Tuesday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;

By: Zach Carattini, CSC Sports Information&nbsp;The Chadron State College women's basketball team (5-9, 4-5 RMAC) lost 83-80 in overtime at the Western Colorado Mountaineers (7-6, 5-3 RMAC) during a classic Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference rivalry game Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;Both teams traded blows throughout the game until a late three-pointer by the Mountaineers in overtime helped Western Colorado edge the Eagles in an overwise thrilling game. Chadron State is now 0-9 on the road this season.&nbsp;The Eagles had a slow start&nbsp;to begin the game as the Mountaineers capitalized on two turnovers to go up 9-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8029">Samiyah Worrell</a>&nbsp;got the team going by scoring the Eagles' first points on a layup. She and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4350">Jori Peters</a>&nbsp;each landed a three-pointer to help the Eagles tie the game at 12-12. The score was 19-16 Mountaineers at the start of the second quarter.&nbsp;Chadron State's best effort of the day came in the second quarter, where they shot 43.8% on field goals (7-16), 75% on three-pointers (3-4), and 75% on free throws (3-4). Although the Eagles scored 20 points in the second quarter and 11 points in the third, Western Colorado kept pace and held on to a 53-47 lead heading into the fourth quarter.&nbsp;In the fourth quarter, the Eagles outscored the Mountaineers 19-13 thanks in part to three-pointers landed by Worrell and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8016">Kadyn Comer</a>. With six seconds left, Chadron State was up 66-64 after a Worrell fastbreak layup. With only one second left, Western's Grace Kirscher put up a fastbreak layup of her own to send the game to overtime with the score tied at 66-66. &nbsp;Worrell and Peters each landed a three-pointer to help keep it close in overtime. Western Colorado had two treys of their own, both of which came after the three-minute mark of the game to make it 74-71. Despite Peters making her three-pointer with 18 seconds left to go, it was not enough to win the game as the Eagles came up short 80-83 at the buzzer.&nbsp;"I'm proud of our team," said Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=524">Janet Raymer</a>. "We competed hard. We will build from this experience."&nbsp;The Eagles will have another chance to earn their first road victory of the season when they travel to Spearfish, S.D. to face Black Hills State (7-7, 5-3 RMAC) on Tuesday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;

WBB: Eagles drop heartbreaker in OT Sunday at Western Colorado

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; Chadron State College guard&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;led five Eagle scorers in double digits, as the team piled its most points on a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opponent in 19 years, winning 107-96 in Gunnison on Saturday night. The last time CSC eclipsed 107 in a league game was nearly exactly 19 years ago, on January 17, 2003,&nbsp;when CSC went to overtime at Southern Colorado, now CSU-Pueblo, in a 110-106 road win. Individual box scores were only readily available since 2000-01, but the Eagles last scored 107 in regulation, against a league opponent, in their 1997-98 season finale at home against Colorado School of Mines. Harris was in the flow, well past the 5:00 mark of the second half. Until a three-point miss around 4:30 remaining, the junior from McKinney, Texas, was 7-of-7 from the field, 3-of-3 from long range, and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. He finished the game with only that one miss and two additional makes from the foul line. Just under five minutes into the game, WCU's Kade Juelfs, son of a CSC Hall of Famer, hit a three-pointer to give the Mountaineers their largest lead of the game, at 18-11. CSC never trailed again after a Harris three at 12:49 in the first made it 20-18 Eagles. Western tied the game at 10:47, with the scoreboard reading 24-24, but it trailed the rest of the way. After going up 58-45 to enter halftime, a three by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;at 12:55 in the second period gave the Eagles their largest advantage at 78-62. Elijah Davidson's dunk at 8:24 cut the Mountaineers' deficit to 81-75. Then in the double-bonus, their free throw shooting kept them in the game until their foul total caught up at about five minutes to play. The Eagles sank 12-of-14 from the foul line, down the stretch, to finish with their fifth double-digit win of the season and improve to 7-10 overall, 3-6 in RMAC play. The Mountaineers fall to 3-12 on the season, and 2-7 in the league, with the loss. Harris finished with 23 points for CSC with three rebounds and two assists. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;double-doubled for the Eagles, scoring 18 and grabbing 10 boards to lead the team. The other CSC players to score in double figures were&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;with 17,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8009">Mason Hiemstra</a>&nbsp;with 15, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8006">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;with 13. Hiemstra returned to action for the first time in more than two weeks. Two Western Colorado players did the abundance of scoring for their team. They were guards Matthew Ragsdale with 24 points, and Davidson at 22 points. Davidson led both team with 13 rebounds and six assists. CSC plays next on Tuesday at Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the women's game at 5:30 p.m.

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; Chadron State College guard&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4652">KJ Harris</a>&nbsp;led five Eagle scorers in double digits, as the team piled its most points on a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opponent in 19 years, winning 107-96 in Gunnison on Saturday night. The last time CSC eclipsed 107 in a league game was nearly exactly 19 years ago, on January 17, 2003,&nbsp;when CSC went to overtime at Southern Colorado, now CSU-Pueblo, in a 110-106 road win. Individual box scores were only readily available since 2000-01, but the Eagles last scored 107 in regulation, against a league opponent, in their 1997-98 season finale at home against Colorado School of Mines. Harris was in the flow, well past the 5:00 mark of the second half. Until a three-point miss around 4:30 remaining, the junior from McKinney, Texas, was 7-of-7 from the field, 3-of-3 from long range, and 4-for-4 from the free throw line. He finished the game with only that one miss and two additional makes from the foul line. Just under five minutes into the game, WCU's Kade Juelfs, son of a CSC Hall of Famer, hit a three-pointer to give the Mountaineers their largest lead of the game, at 18-11. CSC never trailed again after a Harris three at 12:49 in the first made it 20-18 Eagles. Western tied the game at 10:47, with the scoreboard reading 24-24, but it trailed the rest of the way. After going up 58-45 to enter halftime, a three by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;at 12:55 in the second period gave the Eagles their largest advantage at 78-62. Elijah Davidson's dunk at 8:24 cut the Mountaineers' deficit to 81-75. Then in the double-bonus, their free throw shooting kept them in the game until their foul total caught up at about five minutes to play. The Eagles sank 12-of-14 from the foul line, down the stretch, to finish with their fifth double-digit win of the season and improve to 7-10 overall, 3-6 in RMAC play. The Mountaineers fall to 3-12 on the season, and 2-7 in the league, with the loss. Harris finished with 23 points for CSC with three rebounds and two assists. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;double-doubled for the Eagles, scoring 18 and grabbing 10 boards to lead the team. The other CSC players to score in double figures were&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4663">CJ Jennings</a>&nbsp;with 17,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8009">Mason Hiemstra</a>&nbsp;with 15, and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8006">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;with 13. Hiemstra returned to action for the first time in more than two weeks. Two Western Colorado players did the abundance of scoring for their team. They were guards Matthew Ragsdale with 24 points, and Davidson at 22 points. Davidson led both team with 13 rebounds and six assists. CSC plays next on Tuesday at Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. following the women's game at 5:30 p.m.

MBB: Eagles score 107 to top Mountaineers for big RMAC road win

🏀| High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, January 14

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director🏀| High School Basketball Scoreboard - Friday, January 14GirlsBayard 49, Hemingford 38Bridgeport 86, Kimball 10Crawford 62, Hyannis 27Gordon-Rushville 62, Gering 56Leyton 56, Potter-Dix 13Morrill 57, Minatare 25Sidney 44, Ogallala 39South Platte 73, Banner County 15BoysBayard 48, Hemingford 46Bridgeport 67, Kimball 16Chadron 59, Alliance 51Gering 60, Gordon-Rushville 50Hyannis 56, Crawford 42Leyton 63, Potter-Dix 60Morrill 43, Minatare 36Scottsbluff 72, Cheyenne Central, WY 61Sidney 61, Ogallala 55South Platte 58, Banner County 16

11 members of the Chadron Sharks Swim Team have just returned from 3 days of competing in Deadwood, SD against 174 swimmers representing 10 teams from South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska.&nbsp; The swimmers all continue to improve, new events were entered (NT) and multiple personal records (PR) were achieved at this meet.&nbsp;

25 Yard butterfly – 26.44 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Backstroke – 50.00, 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:35.79 (NT), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 yard Breaststroke – 55.24, 1st&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Individual Medley – 1:50.69 (NT), 2nd&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Backstroke – 23.04 (PR), 4th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 44.60 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Breaststroke – 26.12; 1st&nbsp;place

50 yard Backstroke – DQ; 25 Yard Freestyle – 34.30 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place

50 Yard Backstroke – 1:14.66 (NT), 9th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Freestyle – 32.37 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Backstroke – 30.07 (NT), 6th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Breaststroke – 37.11 (NT), 3rd&nbsp;place

50 Yard Backstroke – 43.63, 12th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:23.26, 11th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Breaststroke – 48.55 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Butterfly – 48.64 (PR), 12th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:34.59 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 35.53, 10th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:54.34, 12th&nbsp;place

200 Yard Individual Medley – 3:11.21 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 2:58.59 (NT), 5th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Backstroke – 42.01 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – DQ; 50 Yard Breaststroke – 47.60, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Individual Medley – 1:29.07, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Butterfly – 42.64, 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – DQ; 50 Yard Freestyle – 33.52, 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:44.96, 6th&nbsp;place

50 Yard Backstroke – 1:24.84 (PR), 20th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 2:34.61 (NT); 50 Yard Breaststroke – DQ

100 Yard Freestyle – 1:27.70 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:51.55 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 2:02.28 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 37.80 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:50.45 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place

200 Yard Backstroke – 3:12.67, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:10.89 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:42.63, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:26.25, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 32.38, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:41.77, 5th&nbsp;place

200 Yard Individual Medley – 2:55.90 (PR), 4th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 2:47.36, 4th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Butterfly – 1:16.56 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:05.62 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 27.97 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:34.10, 5th&nbsp;place

100 Yard Butterfly – 1:34.04, 4th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Backstroke – 3:13.11, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:18.71, 8th&nbsp;place, 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:50.19, 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:25.51, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 34.61, 8th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:50.99, 5th&nbsp;place; 500 Yard Freestyle – 7:55.55, 3rd&nbsp;place

200 Yard Individual Medley – 3:30.59 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 3:06.24 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:17.84, 5th&nbsp;place; 200 Y ard Breaststroke – 3:55.42 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:41.64 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 34.16, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:48.75, 3rd&nbsp;place

GREAT Swimming (Rapid City/Ellsworth AFB, SD): 1239 points, 1st&nbsp;place, 20 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Black Hills Gold Swimming (Spearfish, SD): 1068 points, 2nd&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deadwood/Lead 76ers (Deadwood, SD): 896 points, 3rd&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chadron Sharks Swim Team (Chadron, NE): 502 points, 4th&nbsp;place, 8 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sturgis Stingrays (Sturgis, SD): 495 points, 5th&nbsp;place, 4 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City Racers Swim Club (Rapid City, SD): 434 points, 6th&nbsp;place, 12 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pierre Swim Team (Pierre, SD): 315 points, 7th&nbsp;place, 2 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Fall River Swim Team (Hot Springs, SD): 185 points, 8th&nbsp;place, 7 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Newcastle Stingrays (Newcastle, WY): 183 points, 9th&nbsp;place 4 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp;Converse County Waves (Douglas, WY): 84 points, 10th&nbsp;place, 2 swimmers.

Black Hills Gold Swimming (Spearfish, SD): 1435 points, 1st&nbsp;place, 22 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; GREAT Swimming (Rapid City, Ellsworth AFB, SD): 947 points, 14 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rapid City Racers Swim Club (Rapid City, SD): 898 points, 3rd&nbsp;place, 17 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deadwood/Lead 76ers (Deadwood, SD): 804 points, 4th&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Converse County Waves (Douglas, WY): 450 points, 5th&nbsp;place, 5 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Newcastle Stingrays (Newcastle, WY): 416 points, 6th&nbsp;place, 9 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fall River Swim Team (Hot Springs, SD): 366 points, 7th&nbsp;place, 8 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pierre Swim Team (Pierre, SD): 348 points, 8th&nbsp;place, 3 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chadron Sharks Swim Team (Chadron, NE): 290 points, 9th&nbsp;place, 3 swimmers; Sturgis Stingrays (Sturgis, SD): 236 points, 10th&nbsp;place, 4 swimmers.

The Sharks will be competing in the “Freeze Your Fins” swim meet in Newcastle, WY, January 22-23, 2022. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By:&nbsp;Alyssa Peters11 members of the Chadron Sharks Swim Team have just returned from 3 days of competing in Deadwood, SD against 174 swimmers representing 10 teams from South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska.&nbsp; The swimmers all continue to improve, new events were entered (NT) and multiple personal records (PR) were achieved at this meet.&nbsp;8 &amp; Under MenDuncan Bennett (age 7)25 Yard butterfly – 26.44 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Backstroke – 50.00, 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:35.79 (NT), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 yard Breaststroke – 55.24, 1st&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Individual Medley – 1:50.69 (NT), 2nd&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Backstroke – 23.04 (PR), 4th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 44.60 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Breaststroke – 26.12; 1st&nbsp;placeGavin Harris (age 7)50 yard Backstroke – DQ; 25 Yard Freestyle – 34.30 (PR), 8th&nbsp;placeAsher Cleveland (age 8)50 Yard Backstroke – 1:14.66 (NT), 9th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Freestyle – 32.37 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Backstroke – 30.07 (NT), 6th&nbsp;place; 25 Yard Breaststroke – 37.11 (NT), 3rd&nbsp;place11-12 Year Old MenKael Bennett (age 12)50 Yard Backstroke – 43.63, 12th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:23.26, 11th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Breaststroke – 48.55 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Butterfly – 48.64 (PR), 12th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:34.59 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 35.53, 10th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:54.34, 12th&nbsp;placeCarter Peters (age 12)200 Yard Individual Medley – 3:11.21 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 2:58.59 (NT), 5th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Backstroke – 42.01 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – DQ; 50 Yard Breaststroke – 47.60, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Individual Medley – 1:29.07, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Butterfly – 42.64, 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – DQ; 50 Yard Freestyle – 33.52, 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:44.96, 6th&nbsp;placeRex Ritterbush (age 12)50 Yard Backstroke – 1:24.84 (PR), 20th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 2:34.61 (NT); 50 Yard Breaststroke – DQ13-14 Year Old MenEthan Brown (age 13)100 Yard Freestyle – 1:27.70 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:51.55 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 2:02.28 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 37.80 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:50.45 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place13-14 Year Old WomenRaylie Pourier (age 14)200 Yard Backstroke – 3:12.67, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:10.89 (PR), 8th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:42.63, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:26.25, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 32.38, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:41.77, 5th&nbsp;place15-16 Year Old MenMatthew Peters (age 15)200 Yard Individual Medley – 2:55.90 (PR), 4th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 2:47.36, 4th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Butterfly – 1:16.56 (PR), 6th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:05.62 (PR), 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 27.97 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:34.10, 5th&nbsp;place15-16 Year Old WomenKenzie Pourier (age 15)100 Yard Butterfly – 1:34.04, 4th&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Backstroke – 3:13.11, 7th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:18.71, 8th&nbsp;place, 200 Yard Breaststroke – 3:50.19, 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:25.51, 7th&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 34.61, 8th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:50.99, 5th&nbsp;place; 500 Yard Freestyle – 7:55.55, 3rd&nbsp;place17-18 Year Old WomenEmma Peters (age 17)200 Yard Individual Medley – 3:30.59 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 200 Yard Freestyle – 3:06.24 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Freestyle – 1:17.84, 5th&nbsp;place; 200 Y ard Breaststroke – 3:55.42 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Backstroke – 1:41.64 (PR), 3rd&nbsp;place; 50 Yard Freestyle – 34.16, 5th&nbsp;place; 100 Yard Breaststroke – 1:48.75, 3rd&nbsp;placeOverall Team Scores:MenGREAT Swimming (Rapid City/Ellsworth AFB, SD): 1239 points, 1st&nbsp;place, 20 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Black Hills Gold Swimming (Spearfish, SD): 1068 points, 2nd&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deadwood/Lead 76ers (Deadwood, SD): 896 points, 3rd&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chadron Sharks Swim Team (Chadron, NE): 502 points, 4th&nbsp;place, 8 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sturgis Stingrays (Sturgis, SD): 495 points, 5th&nbsp;place, 4 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rapid City Racers Swim Club (Rapid City, SD): 434 points, 6th&nbsp;place, 12 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pierre Swim Team (Pierre, SD): 315 points, 7th&nbsp;place, 2 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Fall River Swim Team (Hot Springs, SD): 185 points, 8th&nbsp;place, 7 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Newcastle Stingrays (Newcastle, WY): 183 points, 9th&nbsp;place 4 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp;Converse County Waves (Douglas, WY): 84 points, 10th&nbsp;place, 2 swimmers.WomenBlack Hills Gold Swimming (Spearfish, SD): 1435 points, 1st&nbsp;place, 22 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; GREAT Swimming (Rapid City, Ellsworth AFB, SD): 947 points, 14 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Rapid City Racers Swim Club (Rapid City, SD): 898 points, 3rd&nbsp;place, 17 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Deadwood/Lead 76ers (Deadwood, SD): 804 points, 4th&nbsp;place, 10 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Converse County Waves (Douglas, WY): 450 points, 5th&nbsp;place, 5 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Newcastle Stingrays (Newcastle, WY): 416 points, 6th&nbsp;place, 9 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fall River Swim Team (Hot Springs, SD): 366 points, 7th&nbsp;place, 8 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Pierre Swim Team (Pierre, SD): 348 points, 8th&nbsp;place, 3 swimmers;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chadron Sharks Swim Team (Chadron, NE): 290 points, 9th&nbsp;place, 3 swimmers; Sturgis Stingrays (Sturgis, SD): 236 points, 10th&nbsp;place, 4 swimmers.The Sharks will be competing in the “Freeze Your Fins” swim meet in Newcastle, WY, January 22-23, 2022. &nbsp;

Chadron Sharks compete in Deadwood

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&nbsp;Nebraska Football Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7076">Scott Frost</a>&nbsp;announced Thursday the addition of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1559">Bryan Applewhite</a>&nbsp;as the Huskers' running backs coach. Applewhite's hiring is pending the completion of a University background check, and will complete Frost's full-time coaching staff for the 2022 season. Applewhite brings more than two decades of collegiate experience to the Nebraska staff and has spent the past two seasons coaching the running backs at TCU. He also has experience at Colorado State, Louisiana-Monroe, Montana State, Wyoming and Northern Colorado. "<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1559">Bryan Applewhite</a>&nbsp;has proven himself as an outstanding running backs coach during his two decades in college football," Frost said. "I know that our running back room will benefit from his knowledge and experience. Bryan is a great addition to our staff, and I am excited for him to join our other new offensive coaches. I couldn't be more pleased with the additions to our coaching staff and look forward to working closely with all of them." In two seasons with the Horned Frogs, Applewhite helped TCU rank in the top 30 nationally in rushing both seasons. TCU averaged 214.7 rushing yards per game in 2020 to rank 20th&nbsp;nationally and finished 30th&nbsp;in the country in 2021 at 196.3 yards per game. In 2020, TCU had three running backs top 100 yards in a single game, with true freshmen Zach Evans (7.7 ypc) and Kendre Miller (7.2 ypc), posting the second- and fifth-best yards per carry averages in Horned Frogs history. "It is an honor to join the coaching staff at Nebraska, one of the most storied and tradition-rich football programs in the country," Applewhite said. "I am appreciative of the opportunity Coach Frost has given to me and my family, and I look forward to working alongside him and the rest of the coaching staff.&nbsp; I can't wait to get to Lincoln to meet the young men in our program and get to work." Before coaching at TCU, Applewhite spent five seasons as running backs coach at Colorado State from 2015 to 2019. He also took on the added responsibility as the Rams' recruiting coordinator in 2018 and 2019. In his time at CSU, the Rams had two of their top five season marks in total offense and points per game.&nbsp; Colorado State reached three bowl games in five seasons while Applewhite was on staff. Applewhite's Colorado State running backs posted 24 individual 100-yard rushing games. Ram running backs Izzy Matthews and Dalyn Dawkins each finished in the top 10 on the CSU career rushing list under Applewhite's guidance. Applewhite coached for five years at Louisiana-Monroe from 2010 to 2014, working with the running backs and coordinating the Warhawks' recruiting efforts. He coached two all-conference running backs while at ULM. In 2012, his running backs combined for 19 total touchdowns as the Warhawks finished with eight wins and played in the Independence Bowl, the school's first bowl games since joining the FBS in 1994. Applewhite spent one season at Montana State (2009) and six at Wyoming (2003-08) as running backs coach. In his one season at Montana State, Applewhite coached a running back tandem that tallied over 1,110 rushing yards and scored 10 touchdowns. While at Wyoming, Applewhite tutored two of Wyoming's three all-time leading rushers in Devin Moore and Wynel Seldon. Applewhite spent four seasons from 1999 to 2002 coaching at his alma mater, Northern Colorado. He first served as a graduate assistant in 1999, and was elevated to a full-time assistant coach in 2000. The Bears played in the Division II playoffs in both 1999 and 2002 while Applewhite was on the coaching staff. Applewhite was a standout fullback at Northern Colorado from 1994 to 1998. He played on teams that won two NCAA Division II National Championships (1996 and 1997), competed in the Division II Playoffs four straight seasons (1995-98) and won North Central Conference crowns during his junior and senior seasons. Applewhite has served as a member of the American Football Coaches' Association (AFCA) Minority Issues Committee since 2006 and was recently reappointed to the Committee. In 2007, he was named to the AFCA Assistant Coaches' Committee and participated in the 2004 AFCA Coaches' Academy.

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska Football Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7076">Scott Frost</a>&nbsp;announced Thursday the addition of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1559">Bryan Applewhite</a>&nbsp;as the Huskers' running backs coach. Applewhite's hiring is pending the completion of a University background check, and will complete Frost's full-time coaching staff for the 2022 season. Applewhite brings more than two decades of collegiate experience to the Nebraska staff and has spent the past two seasons coaching the running backs at TCU. He also has experience at Colorado State, Louisiana-Monroe, Montana State, Wyoming and Northern Colorado. "<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1559">Bryan Applewhite</a>&nbsp;has proven himself as an outstanding running backs coach during his two decades in college football," Frost said. "I know that our running back room will benefit from his knowledge and experience. Bryan is a great addition to our staff, and I am excited for him to join our other new offensive coaches. I couldn't be more pleased with the additions to our coaching staff and look forward to working closely with all of them." In two seasons with the Horned Frogs, Applewhite helped TCU rank in the top 30 nationally in rushing both seasons. TCU averaged 214.7 rushing yards per game in 2020 to rank 20th&nbsp;nationally and finished 30th&nbsp;in the country in 2021 at 196.3 yards per game. In 2020, TCU had three running backs top 100 yards in a single game, with true freshmen Zach Evans (7.7 ypc) and Kendre Miller (7.2 ypc), posting the second- and fifth-best yards per carry averages in Horned Frogs history. "It is an honor to join the coaching staff at Nebraska, one of the most storied and tradition-rich football programs in the country," Applewhite said. "I am appreciative of the opportunity Coach Frost has given to me and my family, and I look forward to working alongside him and the rest of the coaching staff.&nbsp; I can't wait to get to Lincoln to meet the young men in our program and get to work." Before coaching at TCU, Applewhite spent five seasons as running backs coach at Colorado State from 2015 to 2019. He also took on the added responsibility as the Rams' recruiting coordinator in 2018 and 2019. In his time at CSU, the Rams had two of their top five season marks in total offense and points per game.&nbsp; Colorado State reached three bowl games in five seasons while Applewhite was on staff. Applewhite's Colorado State running backs posted 24 individual 100-yard rushing games. Ram running backs Izzy Matthews and Dalyn Dawkins each finished in the top 10 on the CSU career rushing list under Applewhite's guidance. Applewhite coached for five years at Louisiana-Monroe from 2010 to 2014, working with the running backs and coordinating the Warhawks' recruiting efforts. He coached two all-conference running backs while at ULM. In 2012, his running backs combined for 19 total touchdowns as the Warhawks finished with eight wins and played in the Independence Bowl, the school's first bowl games since joining the FBS in 1994. Applewhite spent one season at Montana State (2009) and six at Wyoming (2003-08) as running backs coach. In his one season at Montana State, Applewhite coached a running back tandem that tallied over 1,110 rushing yards and scored 10 touchdowns. While at Wyoming, Applewhite tutored two of Wyoming's three all-time leading rushers in Devin Moore and Wynel Seldon. Applewhite spent four seasons from 1999 to 2002 coaching at his alma mater, Northern Colorado. He first served as a graduate assistant in 1999, and was elevated to a full-time assistant coach in 2000. The Bears played in the Division II playoffs in both 1999 and 2002 while Applewhite was on the coaching staff. Applewhite was a standout fullback at Northern Colorado from 1994 to 1998. He played on teams that won two NCAA Division II National Championships (1996 and 1997), competed in the Division II Playoffs four straight seasons (1995-98) and won North Central Conference crowns during his junior and senior seasons. Applewhite has served as a member of the American Football Coaches' Association (AFCA) Minority Issues Committee since 2006 and was recently reappointed to the Committee. In 2007, he was named to the AFCA Assistant Coaches' Committee and participated in the 2004 AFCA Coaches' Academy.

Huskers name Bryan Applewhite RB Coach

&nbsp;The Big Ten Conference Administrators Council, which includes the Directors of Athletics and Senior Women Administrators from all 14 member institutions, has approved the 2022 Big Ten football schedule. The nine conference opponents on Nebraska's 2022 schedule were unchanged, however the dates of several 2022 league contests have changed. In addition, the Big Ten has switched the sites of Nebraska's games with Wisconsin and Purdue, with the Badgers visiting Lincoln and Nebraska traveling to West Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska opens the 2022 season against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland, with the Week Zero matchup set for Saturday, Aug. 27. The Huskers' non-conference schedule is unchanged with September home games against North Dakota (Sept. 3), Georgia Southern (Sept. 10) and Oklahoma (Sept. 17). The Huskers will now have a bye on Sept. 24, before resuming Big Ten play on Oct. 1 with its Homecoming contest against Indiana. Nebraska embarks on a two-game October road trip with matchups at Rutgers (Oct. 8) and at Purdue (Oct. 15), before a second off week on Oct. 22. Nebraska closes the season with five straight weeks of Big Ten play, beginning with home games against Illinois (Oct. 29) and Minnesota (Nov. 5), followed by a visit to defending Big Ten champion Michigan on Nov. 12. For the second straight year, Nebraska finishes with Big Ten West foes Wisconsin and Iowa. The Badgers will visit Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, before the Huskers close the regular season with their traditional Black Friday matchup at Iowa. &nbsp; Fans interested in becoming Nebraska season ticket holders should visit Huskers.com/tickets and join the 2022 Season Ticket Request List. 2022 Nebraska Football Schedule Aug. 27—vs. Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland) Sept. 3—North Dakota Sept. 10—Georgia Southern Sept. 17—Oklahoma Sept. 24—BYE Oct. 1—Indiana (HC) Oct. 8—at Rutgers Oct. 15—at Purdue Oct. 22—BYE Oct. 29—Illinois Nov. 5—Minnesota Nov. 12—at Michigan Nov. 19—Wisconsin Nov. 25 (Fri.)—at Iowa

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;The Big Ten Conference Administrators Council, which includes the Directors of Athletics and Senior Women Administrators from all 14 member institutions, has approved the 2022 Big Ten football schedule. The nine conference opponents on Nebraska's 2022 schedule were unchanged, however the dates of several 2022 league contests have changed. In addition, the Big Ten has switched the sites of Nebraska's games with Wisconsin and Purdue, with the Badgers visiting Lincoln and Nebraska traveling to West Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska opens the 2022 season against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland, with the Week Zero matchup set for Saturday, Aug. 27. The Huskers' non-conference schedule is unchanged with September home games against North Dakota (Sept. 3), Georgia Southern (Sept. 10) and Oklahoma (Sept. 17). The Huskers will now have a bye on Sept. 24, before resuming Big Ten play on Oct. 1 with its Homecoming contest against Indiana. Nebraska embarks on a two-game October road trip with matchups at Rutgers (Oct. 8) and at Purdue (Oct. 15), before a second off week on Oct. 22. Nebraska closes the season with five straight weeks of Big Ten play, beginning with home games against Illinois (Oct. 29) and Minnesota (Nov. 5), followed by a visit to defending Big Ten champion Michigan on Nov. 12. For the second straight year, Nebraska finishes with Big Ten West foes Wisconsin and Iowa. The Badgers will visit Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, before the Huskers close the regular season with their traditional Black Friday matchup at Iowa. &nbsp; Fans interested in becoming Nebraska season ticket holders should visit Huskers.com/tickets and join the 2022 Season Ticket Request List. 2022 Nebraska Football Schedule Aug. 27—vs. Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland) Sept. 3—North Dakota Sept. 10—Georgia Southern Sept. 17—Oklahoma Sept. 24—BYE Oct. 1—Indiana (HC) Oct. 8—at Rutgers Oct. 15—at Purdue Oct. 22—BYE Oct. 29—Illinois Nov. 5—Minnesota Nov. 12—at Michigan Nov. 19—Wisconsin Nov. 25 (Fri.)—at Iowa

Cornhusker 2022 football schedule now set

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🏀| High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, January 11

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports Director🏀| High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, January 11BoysBayard 50, Morrill 46Bridgeport 77, Burns, WY 61Chadron 57, Hemingford 25Garden County 65, Minatare 36Gordon-Rushville 83, Hay Springs 51Potter-Dix 66, Kimball 11Scottsbluff 76, Ogallala 51Sidney 76, Mitchell 50GirlsBayard 60, Morrill 19Bridgeport 82, Burns, WY 54Chadron 54, Hemingford 32Garden County 50, Minatare 20Gordon-Rushville 72, Hay Springs 18Kimball 57, Potter-Dix 15Sidney 56, Mitchell 45

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Nebraska stood toe-to-toe with No. 25 Illinois, but the Fighting Illini used a 12-2 run in the final four minutes to stave off the Huskers, 81-71 at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena on Tuesday night. In a tightly contested battle, neither team led by more than five until the final stretch after Nebraska pulled even at 65-all&nbsp; on a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42989">Bryce McGowens'</a>&nbsp;free throws with 3:57 left. Coleman Hawkins' offensive putback started a decisive 7-0 run, as the Illini took a 72-65 lead on a 3-pointer from Da'Monte Williams with 2:20 left. NU pulled to within five at 72-67 on a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=43284">Alonzo Verge Jr.</a>&nbsp;free throws, but Illinois ran off five straight, including a 3-pointer from Trent Frazier, who led all scorers with 29 points. Frazier's 29 led three Illini (12-5, 5-0) in double figures, while Kofi Cockburn (16) and Jacob Grandison (12) also finished in double figures as Illinois won for the 10th time in the last 11 contests.&nbsp; McGowens paced three Huskers (6-11, 0-6) with 19 points and six rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=43284">Alonzo Verge Jr.</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42983">Derrick Walker</a>&nbsp;each added 14 points. Walker added seven rebounds while Verge tallied nine assists. &nbsp;The Huskers shot 45.8 percent from the field (25-59) and was 6-for-12 from the three-point range (50 percent) to fall to 6-11 on the season.&nbsp; Nebraska started the first half off strong going on a 13-2 run in the first four minutes. Four threes, including a pair from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42990">Keisei Tominaga</a>&nbsp;and one each from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42977">Lat Mayen</a>&nbsp;and McGowens, put the Huskers up 16-4. Illinois cut the lead to 19-17 after a 7-0 run, and continued to stay hot throughout the middle of the first half. The Illini took a 23-21 lead with 8:53 to go in the first. A three-pointer by Plummer put Illinois up 28-21, their largest lead of the half.&nbsp; Trailing 31-23, the Huskers closed the half on an 11-0 spurt, holding the Illini without a field goal for nearly five minutes and took a 34-31 lead on a pair of free throws from Verge with 0.2 seconds left. Nebraska stretched the lead to 36-31 on a Walker putback, but Illinois answered pulling to within 40-38 after a Frazier basket before taking a 43-42 lead on a Granderson basket with 14:49 left. Neither team could seize momentum as the largest lead until the under four TO was four points. Nebraska trailed 65-61 with 4:27 left, but a basket from Walker and two McGowens free throws tied it up with 3:57 left. The Huskers will continue conference play on Friday, Jan. 14 as they travel to No. 7 Purdue. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m.&nbsp; MT&nbsp; and the game will be aired on FS1 and the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic Communicatiions&nbsp; Nebraska stood toe-to-toe with No. 25 Illinois, but the Fighting Illini used a 12-2 run in the final four minutes to stave off the Huskers, 81-71 at&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1168">Pinnacle Bank</a>&nbsp;Arena on Tuesday night. In a tightly contested battle, neither team led by more than five until the final stretch after Nebraska pulled even at 65-all&nbsp; on a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42989">Bryce McGowens'</a>&nbsp;free throws with 3:57 left. Coleman Hawkins' offensive putback started a decisive 7-0 run, as the Illini took a 72-65 lead on a 3-pointer from Da'Monte Williams with 2:20 left. NU pulled to within five at 72-67 on a pair of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=43284">Alonzo Verge Jr.</a>&nbsp;free throws, but Illinois ran off five straight, including a 3-pointer from Trent Frazier, who led all scorers with 29 points. Frazier's 29 led three Illini (12-5, 5-0) in double figures, while Kofi Cockburn (16) and Jacob Grandison (12) also finished in double figures as Illinois won for the 10th time in the last 11 contests.&nbsp; McGowens paced three Huskers (6-11, 0-6) with 19 points and six rebounds.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=43284">Alonzo Verge Jr.</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42983">Derrick Walker</a>&nbsp;each added 14 points. Walker added seven rebounds while Verge tallied nine assists. &nbsp;The Huskers shot 45.8 percent from the field (25-59) and was 6-for-12 from the three-point range (50 percent) to fall to 6-11 on the season.&nbsp; Nebraska started the first half off strong going on a 13-2 run in the first four minutes. Four threes, including a pair from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42990">Keisei Tominaga</a>&nbsp;and one each from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42977">Lat Mayen</a>&nbsp;and McGowens, put the Huskers up 16-4. Illinois cut the lead to 19-17 after a 7-0 run, and continued to stay hot throughout the middle of the first half. The Illini took a 23-21 lead with 8:53 to go in the first. A three-pointer by Plummer put Illinois up 28-21, their largest lead of the half.&nbsp; Trailing 31-23, the Huskers closed the half on an 11-0 spurt, holding the Illini without a field goal for nearly five minutes and took a 34-31 lead on a pair of free throws from Verge with 0.2 seconds left. Nebraska stretched the lead to 36-31 on a Walker putback, but Illinois answered pulling to within 40-38 after a Frazier basket before taking a 43-42 lead on a Granderson basket with 14:49 left. Neither team could seize momentum as the largest lead until the under four TO was four points. Nebraska trailed 65-61 with 4:27 left, but a basket from Walker and two McGowens free throws tied it up with 3:57 left. The Huskers will continue conference play on Friday, Jan. 14 as they travel to No. 7 Purdue. Tipoff is set for 4:30 p.m.&nbsp; MT&nbsp; and the game will be aired on FS1 and the Huskers Radio Network.&nbsp;

Husker Men fall to #25 Illinois

(AP) The early list of interview requests include both of the Dallas Cowboys' coordinators, Dan Quinn, 51, and Kellen Moore, 33, along with Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, 42, and Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, 35.

Also in line for interviews with Paton are Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, 52, who surprisingly didn't get any calls last year, and Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. 39.

Mayo is the only one of that list who hasn't had coordinator experience, but he is seen as an up-and-comer like Moore, a third-year offensive coordinator whose Cowboys led the NFL in scoring in 2021.

With five consecutive losing seasons and a six-year playoff drought, the Broncos head into an offseason of big changes, and not just at coach and quarterback.

The $3.5 billion franchise is expected to be sold this year, and both team president and CEO Joe Ellis and president of football operations John Elway will be stepping down this year.

Although Paton's first draft class featuring Patrick Surtain II, Javonte Williams, Quinn Meinerz, Baron Browning, Caden Sterns and Jonathon Cooper paid immediate dividends, Paton said that was just the start of a major makeover.

“We need to bring in more players. There is a foundation in place that I feel really, really good about," he said.

Led by safety Justin Simmons and Surtain, Denver's defense was the team's best unit once again. But it didn't produce takeaways at a good enough clip.

The offense was stuck in neutral with receivers Jerry Jeudy (zero touchdowns), Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick struggling to get to the top of their routes before the pressure caved in on Bridgewater or Lock.

Tight end Noah Fant was the team's leading receiver with just 68 catches. Patrick led the team with five TD catches, and Sutton had just two touchdown receptions.

(AP) The early list of interview requests include both of the Dallas Cowboys' coordinators, Dan Quinn, 51, and Kellen Moore, 33, along with Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, 42, and Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, 35.Also in line for interviews with Paton are Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, 52, who surprisingly didn't get any calls last year, and Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. 39.Mayo is the only one of that list who hasn't had coordinator experience, but he is seen as an up-and-comer like Moore, a third-year offensive coordinator whose Cowboys led the NFL in scoring in 2021.CHANGE OF DIRECTIONWith five consecutive losing seasons and a six-year playoff drought, the Broncos head into an offseason of big changes, and not just at coach and quarterback.The $3.5 billion franchise is expected to be sold this year, and both team president and CEO Joe Ellis and president of football operations John Elway will be stepping down this year.FOUNDATION AND CORNERSTONESAlthough Paton's first draft class featuring Patrick Surtain II, Javonte Williams, Quinn Meinerz, Baron Browning, Caden Sterns and Jonathon Cooper paid immediate dividends, Paton said that was just the start of a major makeover.“We need to bring in more players. There is a foundation in place that I feel really, really good about," he said.Led by safety Justin Simmons and Surtain, Denver's defense was the team's best unit once again. But it didn't produce takeaways at a good enough clip.The offense was stuck in neutral with receivers Jerry Jeudy (zero touchdowns), Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick struggling to get to the top of their routes before the pressure caved in on Bridgewater or Lock.Tight end Noah Fant was the team's leading receiver with just 68 catches. Patrick led the team with five TD catches, and Sutton had just two touchdown receptions.

List of targets for Broncos head coaching job emerges

&nbsp;Nebraska Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7076">Scott Frost</a>&nbsp;announced Monday the hiring of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1451">Bill Busch</a>&nbsp;as the Huskers' special teams coordinator. Busch moves into the role as a full-time assistant at Nebraska after spending the 2021 season as a defensive analyst in the program. Frost also announced that&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7507">Mike Dawson</a>&nbsp;will continue to coach Nebraska's edge rushers, while adding the duties of tutoring in the interior defensive linemen. Dawson previously coached the NU defensive line in 2018. Busch brings three decades of college coaching experience to the Nebraska staff and is in his third stint with the Cornhuskers. During Busch's career he has worked for three national championship coaches including Tom Osborne, Urban Meyer and Ed Orgeron. "<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1451">Bill Busch</a>&nbsp;is a strong addition to our full-time coaching staff," Frost said. "Bill has brought a veteran presence to our staff over the past year in his role as an analyst. I look forward to him coordinating all aspects of our special teams moving forward. Bill's experience and track record as both an outstanding coach and recruiter speaks for itself." Busch has previously worked at Nebraska as a full-time assistant from 2004 to 2007, and as a graduate assistant coach from 1990 to 1993. "I worked my entire professional career to get the opportunity to coach football at the University of Nebraska," Busch said. "Now, I have been blessed to do that twice—how cool is that?" Before joining Frost's Nebraska staff in February of 2021, Busch spent the previous three seasons as the safeties coach at LSU and helped the Tigers to a national championship in 2019. Under Busch's guidance, LSU led the SEC in interceptions in both 2018 and 2019 and safety Grant Delpit was a back-to-back first-team All-American in 2018 and 2019, while capturing the Thorpe Award in 2019. Off the field, Busch was one of LSU's top recruiters and played a key role in the Tigers landing Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as a graduate transfer quarterback. Before his time at LSU, Busch spent the previous five seasons in the Big Ten Conference, with stops at Rutgers (2016-17), Ohio State (2015) and Wisconsin (2013-14). Busch worked with the defense at each stop and assisted with special teams with the Badgers. Busch was at Utah State for four seasons from 2009 to 2012, serving as the defensive coordinator for two seasons and working as the special teams coordinator and safeties coach in 2011-12. Busch worked as an assistant coach at Nebraska from 2004 to 2007. He was the special teams coordinator all four seasons, while also working with the safeties and outside linebackers. In those four seasons, the Huskers blocked 16 kicks, including seven in 2005. Nebraska ranked in the top 25 nationally in net punting (24th in 2006) and punt returns (17th in 2005) under Busch, and NU's kickoff coverage unit was ranked in the top 25 in both 2005 and 2006. Busch also worked as an assistant coach at Utah under Meyer from 2001 to 2003 and had full-time positions at New Mexico State and Northern Arizona. He was a graduate assistant coach at Nebraska from 1990 to 1993, helping the Huskers to three Big Eight championships. He spent one season as a graduate assistant at Wisconsin.

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska Head Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7076">Scott Frost</a>&nbsp;announced Monday the hiring of&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1451">Bill Busch</a>&nbsp;as the Huskers' special teams coordinator. Busch moves into the role as a full-time assistant at Nebraska after spending the 2021 season as a defensive analyst in the program. Frost also announced that&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=7507">Mike Dawson</a>&nbsp;will continue to coach Nebraska's edge rushers, while adding the duties of tutoring in the interior defensive linemen. Dawson previously coached the NU defensive line in 2018. Busch brings three decades of college coaching experience to the Nebraska staff and is in his third stint with the Cornhuskers. During Busch's career he has worked for three national championship coaches including Tom Osborne, Urban Meyer and Ed Orgeron. "<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1451">Bill Busch</a>&nbsp;is a strong addition to our full-time coaching staff," Frost said. "Bill has brought a veteran presence to our staff over the past year in his role as an analyst. I look forward to him coordinating all aspects of our special teams moving forward. Bill's experience and track record as both an outstanding coach and recruiter speaks for itself." Busch has previously worked at Nebraska as a full-time assistant from 2004 to 2007, and as a graduate assistant coach from 1990 to 1993. "I worked my entire professional career to get the opportunity to coach football at the University of Nebraska," Busch said. "Now, I have been blessed to do that twice—how cool is that?" Before joining Frost's Nebraska staff in February of 2021, Busch spent the previous three seasons as the safeties coach at LSU and helped the Tigers to a national championship in 2019. Under Busch's guidance, LSU led the SEC in interceptions in both 2018 and 2019 and safety Grant Delpit was a back-to-back first-team All-American in 2018 and 2019, while capturing the Thorpe Award in 2019. Off the field, Busch was one of LSU's top recruiters and played a key role in the Tigers landing Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as a graduate transfer quarterback. Before his time at LSU, Busch spent the previous five seasons in the Big Ten Conference, with stops at Rutgers (2016-17), Ohio State (2015) and Wisconsin (2013-14). Busch worked with the defense at each stop and assisted with special teams with the Badgers. Busch was at Utah State for four seasons from 2009 to 2012, serving as the defensive coordinator for two seasons and working as the special teams coordinator and safeties coach in 2011-12. Busch worked as an assistant coach at Nebraska from 2004 to 2007. He was the special teams coordinator all four seasons, while also working with the safeties and outside linebackers. In those four seasons, the Huskers blocked 16 kicks, including seven in 2005. Nebraska ranked in the top 25 nationally in net punting (24th in 2006) and punt returns (17th in 2005) under Busch, and NU's kickoff coverage unit was ranked in the top 25 in both 2005 and 2006. Busch also worked as an assistant coach at Utah under Meyer from 2001 to 2003 and had full-time positions at New Mexico State and Northern Arizona. He was a graduate assistant coach at Nebraska from 1990 to 1993, helping the Huskers to three Big Eight championships. He spent one season as a graduate assistant at Wisconsin.

Huskers name Busch special teams coordinator

&nbsp;Nebraska All-American and Outland Trophy winner Zach Wiegert is one of 21 individuals who will make up the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class.&nbsp; The 18 players and three coaches were announced on Monday by the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame. The 2022 Hall of Fame class includes nine winners of major college awards, 10 unanimous first-team All-Americans and four members of national championship teams. Wiegert is the only member of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame class who was a member of four conference championship teams. A Fremont, Neb., native, Wiegert is among the group of players selected from the national ballot that included 78 All-Americans. Wiegert becomes the 20th Nebraska player to earn induction into the College Hall of Fame. Nebraska is one of 12 programs nationally with 20 or more players in the College Football Hall of Fame. Wiegert is the seventh Nebraska offensive linemen to join the College Football Hall of Fame, including four coached by Tom Osborne and offensive line coach Milt Tenopir. Overall, Nebraska has 26 members of the Hall, including six coaches. Wiegert is the eighth Husker inducted in the past 16 classes, most recently Eric Crouch, who was part of the 2020 class. Other recent inductees include Aaron Taylor (2018),&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1497">Trev Alberts</a>&nbsp;(2015), Tommie Frazier (2013), Will Shields (2011), Grant Wistrom (2009) and Mike Rozier (2006). The 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted at the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 6, 2022. The inductees will also be recognized at their respective collegiate institutions with NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salutes, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the fall. Their accomplishments will be forever immortalized at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Wiegert was a 1994 unanimous first-team All-American and is one of eight Huskers to win the Outland Trophy. Wiegert helped lead the Huskers to 1994 National Championship after NU played in the 1993 title game. The Huskers averaged 340 rushing yards per game in 1994, and Wiegert led Nebraska with 113 pancake blocks. The leader of the famed 'Nebraska Pipeline' Wiegert earned one first-place vote for the Heisman, finishing tied for ninth with 27 points. In addition to winning the Outland, he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, a consensus All-American, the UPI Lineman of the Year and the Touchdown Club of Columbus Offensive Lineman of the Year. His No. 72 jersey was retired before the 1995 season. Following his college career, Wiegert was a second-round NFL draft pick by the St. Louis Rams. He went on to play for 12 seasons with the Rams, Jaguars and Texans and made 137 starts in 145 career games played. Wiegert currently resides in Omaha and works in the commercial real estate business. Comments on Zach Wiegert's College Football Hall of Fame Selection Tom Osborne, Nebraska Head Coach, 1973-1997, 1998 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee "Zach Wiegert was a great player at Nebraska during the 1990s.&nbsp; Zach was very intelligent and was also very aggressive and athletic.&nbsp; He stood out as an exceptional offensive lineman among many who played on our offensive lines during that period.&nbsp; I am pleased that he has received Hall of Fame recognition as he is certainly most deserving of this honor." <a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1497">Trev Alberts</a>, Director of Athletics, NU Teammate of Wiegert and 2015 College FB HOF Inductee "It is a fitting honor for Zach Wiegert to be selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He was a key part of some great football teams at Nebraska and one of the driving forces behind Coach Osborne's first national championship. Zach was one of the most talented teammates I had during my time at Nebraska or in the National Football League. I know that going against him in practice at Nebraska made me a better player, and that type of daily competition is what made our teams successful. It is great to see Zach receive his well-deserved recognition, and to be the 20th&nbsp;Cornhusker football player enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame." Tommie Frazier, Nebraska Teammate of Wiegert, 2013 College FB HOF Inductee "Zach was one of the most competitive and toughest linemen I have seen. He would never back down from any challenge. I am pleased to see him join the fraternity of Nebraska players in the College Football Hall of Fame."

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 </figure>Courtesy: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska All-American and Outland Trophy winner Zach Wiegert is one of 21 individuals who will make up the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class.&nbsp; The 18 players and three coaches were announced on Monday by the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame. The 2022 Hall of Fame class includes nine winners of major college awards, 10 unanimous first-team All-Americans and four members of national championship teams. Wiegert is the only member of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame class who was a member of four conference championship teams. A Fremont, Neb., native, Wiegert is among the group of players selected from the national ballot that included 78 All-Americans. Wiegert becomes the 20th Nebraska player to earn induction into the College Hall of Fame. Nebraska is one of 12 programs nationally with 20 or more players in the College Football Hall of Fame. Wiegert is the seventh Nebraska offensive linemen to join the College Football Hall of Fame, including four coached by Tom Osborne and offensive line coach Milt Tenopir. Overall, Nebraska has 26 members of the Hall, including six coaches. Wiegert is the eighth Husker inducted in the past 16 classes, most recently Eric Crouch, who was part of the 2020 class. Other recent inductees include Aaron Taylor (2018),&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1497">Trev Alberts</a>&nbsp;(2015), Tommie Frazier (2013), Will Shields (2011), Grant Wistrom (2009) and Mike Rozier (2006). The 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted at the 64th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 6, 2022. The inductees will also be recognized at their respective collegiate institutions with NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salutes, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the fall. Their accomplishments will be forever immortalized at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Wiegert was a 1994 unanimous first-team All-American and is one of eight Huskers to win the Outland Trophy. Wiegert helped lead the Huskers to 1994 National Championship after NU played in the 1993 title game. The Huskers averaged 340 rushing yards per game in 1994, and Wiegert led Nebraska with 113 pancake blocks. The leader of the famed 'Nebraska Pipeline' Wiegert earned one first-place vote for the Heisman, finishing tied for ninth with 27 points. In addition to winning the Outland, he was a finalist for the Lombardi Award, a consensus All-American, the UPI Lineman of the Year and the Touchdown Club of Columbus Offensive Lineman of the Year. His No. 72 jersey was retired before the 1995 season. Following his college career, Wiegert was a second-round NFL draft pick by the St. Louis Rams. He went on to play for 12 seasons with the Rams, Jaguars and Texans and made 137 starts in 145 career games played. Wiegert currently resides in Omaha and works in the commercial real estate business. Comments on Zach Wiegert's College Football Hall of Fame Selection Tom Osborne, Nebraska Head Coach, 1973-1997, 1998 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee "Zach Wiegert was a great player at Nebraska during the 1990s.&nbsp; Zach was very intelligent and was also very aggressive and athletic.&nbsp; He stood out as an exceptional offensive lineman among many who played on our offensive lines during that period.&nbsp; I am pleased that he has received Hall of Fame recognition as he is certainly most deserving of this honor." <a href="https://huskers.com/staff.aspx?staff=1497">Trev Alberts</a>, Director of Athletics, NU Teammate of Wiegert and 2015 College FB HOF Inductee "It is a fitting honor for Zach Wiegert to be selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He was a key part of some great football teams at Nebraska and one of the driving forces behind Coach Osborne's first national championship. Zach was one of the most talented teammates I had during my time at Nebraska or in the National Football League. I know that going against him in practice at Nebraska made me a better player, and that type of daily competition is what made our teams successful. It is great to see Zach receive his well-deserved recognition, and to be the 20th&nbsp;Cornhusker football player enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame." Tommie Frazier, Nebraska Teammate of Wiegert, 2013 College FB HOF Inductee "Zach was one of the most competitive and toughest linemen I have seen. He would never back down from any challenge. I am pleased to see him join the fraternity of Nebraska players in the College Football Hall of Fame."

Former Husker "Pipeline" Member Zach Wiegert named to Hall of Fame

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history.

The Broncos fired Vic Fangio after he went 19-30 over three years, including 7-10 this season despite having one of the easiest schedules and the highest-paid defense in the league.

Had Fangio's dogged determination, unpretentious personality and first-rate professionalism led to better results on the field, he wouldn't have been let go Sunday morning by team president/CEO Joe Ellis and first-year general manager George Paton.

Paton sounded more like a man hiring Fangio than firing him when he declared, “He’s the best coach I’ve ever been around. And I don’t take that lightly. His attention to detail, his toughness, his work ethic and his football mind is unparalleled.”

"He put his heart and soul into this job,” Ellis concurred. "I've never seen a coach work harder. At the end of the day, we’re judged on one thing, and that’s winning.”

Fangio .387 winning percentage includes a 6-11 mark at home over the past two seasons, the worst two-year stretch in Denver since the team went 4-10 in 1967-68. His teams were just 5-13 against the AFC West.

The Broncos are the first team in league history to follow a Super Bowl championship with six straight non-playoff seasons, half of which came under Fangio's watch.

Fangio, 63, burnished his reputation as a defensive master during his first head coaching gig in Denver, yet his teams struggled mightily on offense under obdurate coordinator Pat Shurmur and on special teams under Tom McMahon.

Fangio isn’t expected to be out of work long. He will be a strong candidate for a defensive coordinator job in the new round of coaching changes this month.

The Broncos’ head coach opening is the third in the NFL. The Jaguars (Urban Meyer) and Raiders (Jon Gruden) fired their head coaches amid scandal during the season.

Ellis, who will step down later this year, said Paton will have “full authority to select the next head coach."

Paton said, however, he would consult both Ellis and John Elway, the outgoing president of football operations whose contract expires in 2022.

Paton said he would put out feelers to potential candidates on Monday and that he had no prerequisites regarding offensive or defensive roots or whether they have head coaching experience.

“Obviously, we want the best football coach,” he said. “Not worried about what side of the ball, not worried about a play caller. We want leadership. That's our No. 1 priority.

“We need someone to take over the whole operation," Paton said. "We're not just focused on one side of the ball even though we need to upgrade” an offense that averaged just 19.49 points per game in the six seasons since averaging 30 points a game during the Peyton Manning era.

The new head coach will be the Broncos' fifth in nine years, something Ellis said pointed to organizational failings rather than any coaching deficiencies.

“A lot of us here are responsible and we share in that accountability over what has happened here over the last several years,” Ellis said. “It's not just the coaching. There are a lot of fingerprints on this throughout our entire operation. And they include my fingerprints.”

Both Ellis and Paton insisted the uncertain ownership issue facing the franchise won't deter the Broncos from hiring the best coaching candidate.

There is expected to be an ownership transfer of the $3.5 billion franchise later this year once a court case regarding right of first refusal is cleared, ending a long simmering family feud that boiled over following Hall of Fame owner Pat Bowlen's death in 2019.

Fangio released a statement in which he thanked the organization and fans and praised Paton as one of the NFL's top GMs: “Broncos fans, you have a great one in George.”

Fangio said he appreciated the team's “fight and character you showed each and every week" and suggested the franchise has a solid foundation and is on the cusp of winning again.

Paton agreed but said there's plenty of work left to do, including finding a premier passer. And he decided to add a head coaching search to his long to-do list in 2022, someone who can keep Denver's defense top notch while adding excitement to a dull offense and discipline to a notoriously sloppy special teams.

Fangio's creative schemes helped the Broncos thwart some of the best young quarterbacks even with depleted defenses. The long list of QBs who have had some of the toughest days of their careers against Fangio's teams include Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and, just last month, Joe Burrow.

The Broncos averaged better than 10,000 no-shows over their final six home games, including nearly 15,000 Saturday when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-kansas-city-chiefs-denver-broncos-drew-lock-505b25074850d9be34afb2cf64f85e04">they lost 28-24 to Kansas City</a>.

Losing has “become systemic here," Ellis lamented. "And that's got to change.”

Asked Saturday about his poor record against division opponents, Fangio said, “Well those other three teams have top-shelf quarterbacks, which is obvious to everybody.”

Equally clear is the Broncos' inability to find their own elite QB, churning as they have through 10 starting quarterbacks since Manning’s retirement after Denver's win in Super Bowl 50.

That includes Teddy Bridgewater, who went 7-7 before missing the final three games with a concussion, and Drew Lock, who went 0-3.

Thanks to his trade of Von Miller to the Rams, Paton has 11 draft picks, including five in the top 100, to either restock his roster or use as chips to acquire a veteran via a trade. He'll also have more than $50 million in cap space to sign free agents.

Job No. 1 was going to be finding the right quarterback, but now that's superseded by landing the right head coach.

“You can't keep recycling coaches and expect to sustain a winning culture,” Paton said. “But we're going to get it right. And we're going to get it right with this search, I can guarantee you that.”

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history.The Broncos fired Vic Fangio after he went 19-30 over three years, including 7-10 this season despite having one of the easiest schedules and the highest-paid defense in the league.Had Fangio's dogged determination, unpretentious personality and first-rate professionalism led to better results on the field, he wouldn't have been let go Sunday morning by team president/CEO Joe Ellis and first-year general manager George Paton.Paton sounded more like a man hiring Fangio than firing him when he declared, “He’s the best coach I’ve ever been around. And I don’t take that lightly. His attention to detail, his toughness, his work ethic and his football mind is unparalleled.”"He put his heart and soul into this job,” Ellis concurred. "I've never seen a coach work harder. At the end of the day, we’re judged on one thing, and that’s winning.”Fangio .387 winning percentage includes a 6-11 mark at home over the past two seasons, the worst two-year stretch in Denver since the team went 4-10 in 1967-68. His teams were just 5-13 against the AFC West.The Broncos are the first team in league history to follow a Super Bowl championship with six straight non-playoff seasons, half of which came under Fangio's watch.Fangio, 63, burnished his reputation as a defensive master during his first head coaching gig in Denver, yet his teams struggled mightily on offense under obdurate coordinator Pat Shurmur and on special teams under Tom McMahon.Fangio isn’t expected to be out of work long. He will be a strong candidate for a defensive coordinator job in the new round of coaching changes this month.The Broncos’ head coach opening is the third in the NFL. The Jaguars (Urban Meyer) and Raiders (Jon Gruden) fired their head coaches amid scandal during the season.Ellis, who will step down later this year, said Paton will have “full authority to select the next head coach."Paton said, however, he would consult both Ellis and John Elway, the outgoing president of football operations whose contract expires in 2022.Paton said he would put out feelers to potential candidates on Monday and that he had no prerequisites regarding offensive or defensive roots or whether they have head coaching experience.“Obviously, we want the best football coach,” he said. “Not worried about what side of the ball, not worried about a play caller. We want leadership. That's our No. 1 priority.“We need someone to take over the whole operation," Paton said. "We're not just focused on one side of the ball even though we need to upgrade” an offense that averaged just 19.49 points per game in the six seasons since averaging 30 points a game during the Peyton Manning era.The new head coach will be the Broncos' fifth in nine years, something Ellis said pointed to organizational failings rather than any coaching deficiencies.“A lot of us here are responsible and we share in that accountability over what has happened here over the last several years,” Ellis said. “It's not just the coaching. There are a lot of fingerprints on this throughout our entire operation. And they include my fingerprints.”Both Ellis and Paton insisted the uncertain ownership issue facing the franchise won't deter the Broncos from hiring the best coaching candidate.There is expected to be an ownership transfer of the $3.5 billion franchise later this year once a court case regarding right of first refusal is cleared, ending a long simmering family feud that boiled over following Hall of Fame owner Pat Bowlen's death in 2019.Fangio released a statement in which he thanked the organization and fans and praised Paton as one of the NFL's top GMs: “Broncos fans, you have a great one in George.”Fangio said he appreciated the team's “fight and character you showed each and every week" and suggested the franchise has a solid foundation and is on the cusp of winning again.Paton agreed but said there's plenty of work left to do, including finding a premier passer. And he decided to add a head coaching search to his long to-do list in 2022, someone who can keep Denver's defense top notch while adding excitement to a dull offense and discipline to a notoriously sloppy special teams.Fangio's creative schemes helped the Broncos thwart some of the best young quarterbacks even with depleted defenses. The long list of QBs who have had some of the toughest days of their careers against Fangio's teams include Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes and, just last month, Joe Burrow.The Broncos averaged better than 10,000 no-shows over their final six home games, including nearly 15,000 Saturday when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-kansas-city-chiefs-denver-broncos-drew-lock-505b25074850d9be34afb2cf64f85e04">they lost 28-24 to Kansas City</a>.Losing has “become systemic here," Ellis lamented. "And that's got to change.”Asked Saturday about his poor record against division opponents, Fangio said, “Well those other three teams have top-shelf quarterbacks, which is obvious to everybody.”Equally clear is the Broncos' inability to find their own elite QB, churning as they have through 10 starting quarterbacks since Manning’s retirement after Denver's win in Super Bowl 50.That includes Teddy Bridgewater, who went 7-7 before missing the final three games with a concussion, and Drew Lock, who went 0-3.Thanks to his trade of Von Miller to the Rams, Paton has 11 draft picks, including five in the top 100, to either restock his roster or use as chips to acquire a veteran via a trade. He'll also have more than $50 million in cap space to sign free agents.Job No. 1 was going to be finding the right quarterback, but now that's superseded by landing the right head coach.“You can't keep recycling coaches and expect to sustain a winning culture,” Paton said. “But we're going to get it right. And we're going to get it right with this search, I can guarantee you that.”

Broncos fire Head Coach Vic Fangio

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