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🏈🎥 #CSC Spring Football Interview: Senior Linebacker Logan O'Brien...LOBO!

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🎙 PODCAST - CSC Sports Journal: Lauren Zimmerman Softball SR - 4/9/25

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

The Chadron State College offensive and defensive units had vastly different objectives when they launched spring practice the last week of March. Last year’s team had 20 seniors, 17 of them from the offensive unit.  Those grads included four starters in the line, a three-year stalwart at tight end and two of the three leading pass receivers. On the other hand, the defense is returning all but three of its 2024 starters and also has most of last season’s alternates back.

              Thus, the offense is undergoing a major rebuilding project, while the defense is concentrating on polishing its schemes, adding depth in places and building on last year’s success.   

              The Eagles had a 3-8 record last fall, losing five games by a touchdown or less, including one by a single point and two by three points. It wouldn’t have taken much to have had a winning record. 

              CSC finished second in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in total defense, giving up just 288 yards a game, and was third in scoring defense, yielding only 19.3 points a game.

              “We’re fortunate to have a good group coming back,” said Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse. “But we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We’ll keep trying to improve. We’ve already made progress. Some of the guys in our front seven (linemen and linebackers) have added what I call ‘good weight’ and strength during winter workouts that will help us improve our run defense.”

The defense graduated two of its standouts from last fall:  End Hunter O’Connor, a three-time RMAC First-Team honoree who set the CSC record for career sacks (35.5) and linebacker Xavier Harrell, who was the Eagles’ second leading tackler with 66, including 6.5 for minus yardage. 

               Sasse is confident sophomore Griffin Clubb will be a solid replacement for O’Connor and blend in well with highly-regarded returning starters Tanner True and William Stemler in the three-man front.

Ryder True, Tanner’s younger brother, and Darryl Williams are slated to provide support as edge rushers, while senior Andrew Calderon and sophs Bo Douglass and Tucker McGinnis are prominent in the nosetackle plans. 

Sasse also is confident the Eagles’ linebacking corps that includes returning starters Reed Henkel and Logan O’Brien, along with sophomores such as Liam Blaser and Reese Jacobs, will be excellent.  Transfer Cooper Walton is also highly regarded. 

Last year’s secondary was vastly improved, allowing 90 fewer yards a game through the air than the previous year.  Its leader, senior Dax Yeradi, intercepted four passes and earned First-Team All-RMAC. Fellow safety Tucker Peterson also picked off three passes and Sutton Pohlman is one of the team’s surest tacklers.

Also returning are cornerbacks Omar Ali, a talented pass defender, and Jadon Bowen, who swiped a pass in both of the Eagles’ final two games last fall. Good help is expected from Ja’Far Bashir, an all-conference corner from a California juco.

Sasse added that 2024 freshmen such as Alijah Bruce, Eli Martinez and Gage Mintkin are waiting in the wings in the secondary and are expected to key members of special teams this fall. Sophomores such as Cedar Amiotte and Aiden Kuester are in the same category.

In a nutshell, Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith said his unit’s goal is to assemble a line that can protect the quarterback and help the Eagles run the ball more effectively.   

Head Coach Jay Long, who also is the chief offensive line mentor, seems invigorated by the challenge.  There are at least a dozen candidates for the playing time. He is pleased with their potential and says the future is bright up front.

The lone returning starter is guard Levi Banuelos. Two alternates from last fall, Iskandar Albitar and Rudy Gish, figure in the mix, along with seven redshirt freshmen and three transfers.

Taking advantage of a rather recent rule change that allows freshmen to play in three games without losing a year of eligibility, five of the rookies started a game last fall and have something like 40 to 50 snaps under their belts.

“We knew we would need these guys this fall and found a way to get them some experience last season without burning any eligibility,” Long said. “This spring we’re putting them in different combinations and moving them to various positions, trying to find the best five. I anticipate they will still be competing for playing time when we open the season this fall.  We should be improved in the line and have lots of depth.”

 The redshirts are Wyatt Anderson, DeAndre Berry, Fletcher Black, Corbin Holler, Matt Jennings, Tristan Randall, and Geraldo Vasquez.  They hail from six different states.  To make sure there will be plenty of competition, three transfers--Dominic Castanon, Jal Chan and Carlos Orea—were added at the start of the second semester.  Each was an all-conference choice at his former school.

The quarterback position is also getting a long look this spring.  Last year’s starter, DJ Ralph, played well when he was healthy, but that was only a handful of games.  He completed 94 of 140 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns and threw only three picks.

Ralph required surgery on his ailing left shoulder before the season ended. He is still rehabilitating, but is expected to be at full strength this fall.   

Thus the Eagles’ quarterbacks this spring are Aiden Thompson, a transfer from Oklahoma Baptist, where he threw for more than 2,400 yards the past three seasons, and Wyatt Sprague, a Colorado all-stater at Holyoke in 2023.  Like his offensive line classmates, Sprague played in three games last fall while preserving his four years of eligibility.

              Junior Jake Marschall is the most experienced of the CSC running backs. He has rushed 283 times for 1,208 yards the past two seasons.  Sophomore Isaac Jean-Pierre also saw action late last season while transfer Anthony McMillen, who is 6-1, 235 pounds, and redshirt Quincey Ryker, who broke loose for a 72-yard touchdown jaunt last fall, also are contending for playing time.

              One of the Eagles’ standouts is senior receiver Tommy Thomas, who has caught 91 passes for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns the past two seasons. This year’s receiving corps also will include Rollin George, who had 21 receptions for 218 yards last fall, along with versatile senior Preston Pearson, who has played various positions while coming to the Eagles’ rescue several times.

              Scatback Chase Nelson came out of the backfield to catch 17 passes for more than a 10-yard average last fall and speedy transfer Devon Sandgren is expected to be a good addition.   

              With two of the best in the business returning for their final seasons, there’s lots of confidence in the CSC kicking game.  Brodie Eisenbraun averaged 43.3 yards on 53 punts last fall, including 15 that were 50 yarders.  Wilson Yee has booted 23 field goals the past two years, including five that were at least 52 yards long, including the school-record 61-yarder.  

              The CSC coaches say the 90-man roster includes other promising players.

              “We’ll know a lot more about them by the end of the spring,” Long noted.  “We always find some diamonds in the rough.” 

              The Eagles’ spring finale is set for Friday, April 25.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College offensive and defensive units had vastly different objectives when they launched spring practice the last week of March. Last year’s team had 20 seniors, 17 of them from the offensive unit. Those grads included four starters in the line, a three-year stalwart at tight end and two of the three leading pass receivers. On the other hand, the defense is returning all but three of its 2024 starters and also has most of last season’s alternates back. Thus, the offense is undergoing a major rebuilding project, while the defense is concentrating on polishing its schemes, adding depth in places and building on last year’s success. The Eagles had a 3-8 record last fall, losing five games by a touchdown or less, including one by a single point and two by three points. It wouldn’t have taken much to have had a winning record. CSC finished second in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference in total defense, giving up just 288 yards a game, and was third in scoring defense, yielding only 19.3 points a game. “We’re fortunate to have a good group coming back,” said Defensive Coordinator Clint Sasse. “But we’re not going to rest on our laurels. We’ll keep trying to improve. We’ve already made progress. Some of the guys in our front seven (linemen and linebackers) have added what I call ‘good weight’ and strength during winter workouts that will help us improve our run defense.”The defense graduated two of its standouts from last fall: End Hunter O’Connor, a three-time RMAC First-Team honoree who set the CSC record for career sacks (35.5) and linebacker Xavier Harrell, who was the Eagles’ second leading tackler with 66, including 6.5 for minus yardage. Sasse is confident sophomore Griffin Clubb will be a solid replacement for O’Connor and blend in well with highly-regarded returning starters Tanner True and William Stemler in the three-man front.Ryder True, Tanner’s younger brother, and Darryl Williams are slated to provide support as edge rushers, while senior Andrew Calderon and sophs Bo Douglass and Tucker McGinnis are prominent in the nosetackle plans. Sasse also is confident the Eagles’ linebacking corps that includes returning starters Reed Henkel and Logan O’Brien, along with sophomores such as Liam Blaser and Reese Jacobs, will be excellent. Transfer Cooper Walton is also highly regarded. Last year’s secondary was vastly improved, allowing 90 fewer yards a game through the air than the previous year. Its leader, senior Dax Yeradi, intercepted four passes and earned First-Team All-RMAC. Fellow safety Tucker Peterson also picked off three passes and Sutton Pohlman is one of the team’s surest tacklers.Also returning are cornerbacks Omar Ali, a talented pass defender, and Jadon Bowen, who swiped a pass in both of the Eagles’ final two games last fall. Good help is expected from Ja’Far Bashir, an all-conference corner from a California juco.Sasse added that 2024 freshmen such as Alijah Bruce, Eli Martinez and Gage Mintkin are waiting in the wings in the secondary and are expected to key members of special teams this fall. Sophomores such as Cedar Amiotte and Aiden Kuester are in the same category.In a nutshell, Offensive Coordinator Micah Smith said his unit’s goal is to assemble a line that can protect the quarterback and help the Eagles run the ball more effectively. Head Coach Jay Long, who also is the chief offensive line mentor, seems invigorated by the challenge. There are at least a dozen candidates for the playing time. He is pleased with their potential and says the future is bright up front.The lone returning starter is guard Levi Banuelos. Two alternates from last fall, Iskandar Albitar and Rudy Gish, figure in the mix, along with seven redshirt freshmen and three transfers.Taking advantage of a rather recent rule change that allows freshmen to play in three games without losing a year of eligibility, five of the rookies started a game last fall and have something like 40 to 50 snaps under their belts.“We knew we would need these guys this fall and found a way to get them some experience last season without burning any eligibility,” Long said. “This spring we’re putting them in different combinations and moving them to various positions, trying to find the best five. I anticipate they will still be competing for playing time when we open the season this fall. We should be improved in the line and have lots of depth.” The redshirts are Wyatt Anderson, DeAndre Berry, Fletcher Black, Corbin Holler, Matt Jennings, Tristan Randall, and Geraldo Vasquez. They hail from six different states. To make sure there will be plenty of competition, three transfers--Dominic Castanon, Jal Chan and Carlos Orea—were added at the start of the second semester. Each was an all-conference choice at his former school.The quarterback position is also getting a long look this spring. Last year’s starter, DJ Ralph, played well when he was healthy, but that was only a handful of games. He completed 94 of 140 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns and threw only three picks.Ralph required surgery on his ailing left shoulder before the season ended. He is still rehabilitating, but is expected to be at full strength this fall. Thus the Eagles’ quarterbacks this spring are Aiden Thompson, a transfer from Oklahoma Baptist, where he threw for more than 2,400 yards the past three seasons, and Wyatt Sprague, a Colorado all-stater at Holyoke in 2023. Like his offensive line classmates, Sprague played in three games last fall while preserving his four years of eligibility. Junior Jake Marschall is the most experienced of the CSC running backs. He has rushed 283 times for 1,208 yards the past two seasons. Sophomore Isaac Jean-Pierre also saw action late last season while transfer Anthony McMillen, who is 6-1, 235 pounds, and redshirt Quincey Ryker, who broke loose for a 72-yard touchdown jaunt last fall, also are contending for playing time. One of the Eagles’ standouts is senior receiver Tommy Thomas, who has caught 91 passes for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns the past two seasons. This year’s receiving corps also will include Rollin George, who had 21 receptions for 218 yards last fall, along with versatile senior Preston Pearson, who has played various positions while coming to the Eagles’ rescue several times. Scatback Chase Nelson came out of the backfield to catch 17 passes for more than a 10-yard average last fall and speedy transfer Devon Sandgren is expected to be a good addition. With two of the best in the business returning for their final seasons, there’s lots of confidence in the CSC kicking game. Brodie Eisenbraun averaged 43.3 yards on 53 punts last fall, including 15 that were 50 yarders. Wilson Yee has booted 23 field goals the past two years, including five that were at least 52 yards long, including the school-record 61-yarder. The CSC coaches say the 90-man roster includes other promising players. “We’ll know a lot more about them by the end of the spring,” Long noted. “We always find some diamonds in the rough.” The Eagles’ spring finale is set for Friday, April 25.

Deep Dive: Con Marshall takes a look into CSC spring football practice battles

Western Nebraska Prep Track Results

Boys Team Co-Champion: Burns, WY 101; Lingle Ft. Laramie, WY 101 Girls Team Champion: Bridgeport 77 Bayard C-D: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581888/results">Results Link</a>

Buffalo Bill Invite - North Platte April 7 Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Buffalo Bill Invite: Results Link

Ed Moore Invite - Ogallala April 7

Boys Champion: Girls Champion: Ed Moore Invite: Results Link&nbsp;&nbsp;

Storm Invite - Creek Valley HS, Chappell April 8

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Western Nebraska Prep Track Results

Nebraska fell 11-9 in a midweek matchup at Omaha on Wednesday night at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.

Nebraska (12-17) scored nine runs on 16 hits and two errors, while Omaha (9-17) scored 11 runs on eight hits.

Case Sanderson led NU at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Max Buettenback had a 3-for-4 night with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored. Cayden Brumbaugh went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs. Dylan Carey tallied two hits, while Cael Frost and Joshua Overbeek recorded one hit each.

Carson Jasa pitched two innings, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks. Gavin Blachowicz and Caleb Clark combined to pitch the third and fourth innings, while Casey Daiss and Aiden White saw an inning of action. J’Shawn Unger fell to 0-1 on the season after allowing two runs on one hit in 0.2 innings, before Blake Encarnacion and Ty Horn tossed the final 1.1 innings.

Omaha took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on just one hit. A hit batter, single and walk loaded the bases with one out for the Mavericks. Back-to-back hit batters with the bases loaded plated the two runs in the opening frame for the Mavericks.

Nebraska responded immediately with three runs on three straight hits to begin the second to take a one-run lead. Singles from Stone and Carey set up Buettenback’s 441- foot three-run homer to right that sailed into the parking lot.

Brumbaugh began the top of the third with a double down the left-field line and later came around to score on a sacrifice fly from Buettenback to grow the lead to 4-2.

The Mavericks locked the at four in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs on just one hit. A trio of walks loaded the bases with one out, while an RBI single to center trimmed NU’s lead to 4-3. A fourth walk in the inning allowed the Mavericks to tie the game at four.

The NU offense erupted for five runs on six hits to snag a 9-4 lead in the fourth inning. Overbeek’s leadoff single, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line off the bat of Sanderson scored the Big Red’s first run of the inning.

Brumbaugh lined an RBI double down the left-field line to bring home Sanderson and double the lead to 6-4, while a single through the left side by Stone put runners on first and third for the Huskers with one out. An RBI groundout to shortstop from Carey brought home Brumbaugh, while an RBI single by Buettenback and Frost’s RBI double gave the Big Red its five-run advantage.

UNO plated four runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth to bring the Mavericks within 9-8. Two straight walks and a single loaded the bases with no outs, while a bases-clearing RBI triple down the right-field line made it a two-run game. A sacrifice fly to deep right in foul territory cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-8 game through five innings.

The Mavericks added a run in the sixth to lock the game at nine. Two walks a ground-rule double loaded the bases, while a sacrifice fly to deep center allowed the tying run come home.

Nebraska loaded the bases in the top of the seventh after Brumbaugh drew a two-out walk, but a groundout to second ended the threat and sent a tied game into the bottom of the seventh.

Omaha grabbed an 11-9 lead in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run homer to left field after a two-out walk.

The Huskers loaded the bases for the second consecutive inning in the top of the eighth, but couldn’t get the tying run home. Carey began the frame with a single, while Will Jesske and Overbeek drew walks to load the bases, but a strikeout put a halt to NU’s eighth-inning threat.

Nebraska steps back into conference play this weekend, as the Huskers welcome Rutgers to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. 

By: Husker AthleticsNebraska fell 11-9 in a midweek matchup at Omaha on Wednesday night at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha.Nebraska (12-17) scored nine runs on 16 hits and two errors, while Omaha (9-17) scored 11 runs on eight hits.Case Sanderson led NU at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Max Buettenback had a 3-for-4 night with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored. Cayden Brumbaugh went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and two runs. Dylan Carey tallied two hits, while Cael Frost and Joshua Overbeek recorded one hit each.Carson Jasa pitched two innings, allowing three runs on one hit and two walks. Gavin Blachowicz and Caleb Clark combined to pitch the third and fourth innings, while Casey Daiss and Aiden White saw an inning of action. J’Shawn Unger fell to 0-1 on the season after allowing two runs on one hit in 0.2 innings, before Blake Encarnacion and Ty Horn tossed the final 1.1 innings.Omaha took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on just one hit. A hit batter, single and walk loaded the bases with one out for the Mavericks. Back-to-back hit batters with the bases loaded plated the two runs in the opening frame for the Mavericks.Nebraska responded immediately with three runs on three straight hits to begin the second to take a one-run lead. Singles from Stone and Carey set up Buettenback’s 441- foot three-run homer to right that sailed into the parking lot.Brumbaugh began the top of the third with a double down the left-field line and later came around to score on a sacrifice fly from Buettenback to grow the lead to 4-2.The Mavericks locked the at four in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs on just one hit. A trio of walks loaded the bases with one out, while an RBI single to center trimmed NU’s lead to 4-3. A fourth walk in the inning allowed the Mavericks to tie the game at four.The NU offense erupted for five runs on six hits to snag a 9-4 lead in the fourth inning. Overbeek’s leadoff single, followed by an RBI double down the left-field line off the bat of Sanderson scored the Big Red’s first run of the inning.Brumbaugh lined an RBI double down the left-field line to bring home Sanderson and double the lead to 6-4, while a single through the left side by Stone put runners on first and third for the Huskers with one out. An RBI groundout to shortstop from Carey brought home Brumbaugh, while an RBI single by Buettenback and Frost’s RBI double gave the Big Red its five-run advantage.UNO plated four runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth to bring the Mavericks within 9-8. Two straight walks and a single loaded the bases with no outs, while a bases-clearing RBI triple down the right-field line made it a two-run game. A sacrifice fly to deep right in foul territory cut the deficit in half and made it a 9-8 game through five innings.The Mavericks added a run in the sixth to lock the game at nine. Two walks a ground-rule double loaded the bases, while a sacrifice fly to deep center allowed the tying run come home.Nebraska loaded the bases in the top of the seventh after Brumbaugh drew a two-out walk, but a groundout to second ended the threat and sent a tied game into the bottom of the seventh.Omaha grabbed an 11-9 lead in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run homer to left field after a two-out walk.The Huskers loaded the bases for the second consecutive inning in the top of the eighth, but couldn’t get the tying run home. Carey began the frame with a single, while Will Jesske and Overbeek drew walks to load the bases, but a strikeout put a halt to NU’s eighth-inning threat.Nebraska steps back into conference play this weekend, as the Huskers welcome Rutgers to Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Omaha Mavericks outlast Huskers Wednesday, 11-9

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🎥 VIDEO: CSC Spring Football Practice Report - April 2

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.

The Eagles' home dates at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will be September 13 at (vs. Black Hills State), September 27 (vs. Colorado Mesa), October 11 (vs. New Mexico Highlands) and November 8 (vs. Western Colorado). CSC's home opener against Black Hills State will kick off at 6 p.m., with the other three home games starting at 1 p.m.

For the second consecutive season, Chadron State will begin the season early with a "Week 0" game. This year, the Eagles will open on the road against the University of Northern Colorado, a Division I (FCS) opponent which currently competes in the Big Sky Conference, on Saturday, August 30. 

The following Saturday, September 6, Chadron State will complete its nonconference schedule by traveling to take on in-state rivals Nebraska Kearney. The two schools will compete once again for the "Good Life Trophy," a traveling trophy that was introduced last season for what is scheduled to be a yearly renewed rivalry between the schools.

Chadron State's home opener and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener will be Saturday, September 13 against Black Hills State. The Eagles will play in consecutive weeks for the first eight games of the season prior to having a bye week during the week of Saturday, October 26. 

The September 27 game against Colorado Mesa will serve as both homecoming and the Eagles' Hall of Fame weekend. Senior Day will take place during CSC's home finale against Western Colorado on November 8.

Highlights of the road RMAC games on CSC's schedule include the annual Eagle-Rock Trophy showdown with South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on November 1 and the regular season finale at defending RMAC champions CSU Pueblo on November 15. 

Chadron State is coming off a competitive 3-8 season where the Eagles lost five games by seven points or fewer, including two one-score losses to nationally ranked opponents. 

The Eagles are set to return quarterback DJ Ralph, who battled injuries but was named the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week after one of the five games he started for CSC last season. Key leaders from a defensive unit that ranked second in the RMAC in total defense and third in scoring defense also return, including All-Region safety Dax Yeradi and linebacker Logan O'Brien. Chadron State also welcomed a class of 38 signees on National Signing Day this February.

All Eagle games, home and away, will be broadcast live with a video feed on the RMAC Network and on the radio on Double Q County 97.5/105.9 FM with Dave Collins. Further information on tickets will be available soon.

Chadron State began spring practice this past Wednesday. The Eagles' intrasquad spring game will take place on Friday, April 25.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State athletics has officially announced its football schedule for the upcoming 2025 season, which features four home games, a Division I opponent and a Week 8 bye.The Eagles' home dates at Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium will be September 13 at (vs. Black Hills State), September 27 (vs. Colorado Mesa), October 11 (vs. New Mexico Highlands) and November 8 (vs. Western Colorado). CSC's home opener against Black Hills State will kick off at 6 p.m., with the other three home games starting at 1 p.m.For the second consecutive season, Chadron State will begin the season early with a "Week 0" game. This year, the Eagles will open on the road against the University of Northern Colorado, a Division I (FCS) opponent which currently competes in the Big Sky Conference, on Saturday, August 30. The following Saturday, September 6, Chadron State will complete its nonconference schedule by traveling to take on in-state rivals Nebraska Kearney. The two schools will compete once again for the "Good Life Trophy," a traveling trophy that was introduced last season for what is scheduled to be a yearly renewed rivalry between the schools.Chadron State's home opener and Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener will be Saturday, September 13 against Black Hills State. The Eagles will play in consecutive weeks for the first eight games of the season prior to having a bye week during the week of Saturday, October 26. The September 27 game against Colorado Mesa will serve as both homecoming and the Eagles' Hall of Fame weekend. Senior Day will take place during CSC's home finale against Western Colorado on November 8.Highlights of the road RMAC games on CSC's schedule include the annual Eagle-Rock Trophy showdown with South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on November 1 and the regular season finale at defending RMAC champions CSU Pueblo on November 15. Chadron State is coming off a competitive 3-8 season where the Eagles lost five games by seven points or fewer, including two one-score losses to nationally ranked opponents. The Eagles are set to return quarterback DJ Ralph, who battled injuries but was named the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week after one of the five games he started for CSC last season. Key leaders from a defensive unit that ranked second in the RMAC in total defense and third in scoring defense also return, including All-Region safety Dax Yeradi and linebacker Logan O'Brien. Chadron State also welcomed a class of 38 signees on National Signing Day this February.All Eagle games, home and away, will be broadcast live with a video feed on the RMAC Network and on the radio on Double Q County 97.5/105.9 FM with Dave Collins. Further information on tickets will be available soon.Chadron State began spring practice this past Wednesday. The Eagles' intrasquad spring game will take place on Friday, April 25.<figure>
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Chadron State reveals official football schedule for 2025

High School Outdoor Track &amp; Field Results

Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Chadron - 135 Boys: Cheyenne East - 250.5

Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581885/teamscores">Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Results</a>

Morrill Early Bird Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Bridgeport - 120 Boys: Bridgeport - 131 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588113/teamscores">Morrill Early Bird Meet Results</a>

Binfield - Scottsbluff March 28 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589900/results">Binfield Results</a>

John Ganser Invite - Sidney March 28 Team Champions Girls: Ogallala - 136.5 Boys: Sidney - 176 Results Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588752/teamscores">John Ganser Results</a>

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 </figure><h2>High School Outdoor Track &amp; Field Results</h2>Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Chadron - 135 Boys: Cheyenne East - 250.5Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581885/teamscores">Pine Bluffs Early Hornet Results</a>Morrill Early Bird Meet March 28 Team Champions Girls: Bridgeport - 120 Boys: Bridgeport - 131 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588113/teamscores">Morrill Early Bird Meet Results</a>Binfield - Scottsbluff March 28 Results Link: <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/589900/results">Binfield Results</a>John Ganser Invite - Sidney March 28 Team Champions Girls: Ogallala - 136.5 Boys: Sidney - 176 Results Link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/588752/teamscores">John Ganser Results</a>

Results: Quad of outdoor meets signal start of prep track season

DENVER – Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. 

Playing as the home team in Regis's ballpark after the series was moved from Chadron due to weather, CSC only needed four innings to put up a season-high 16 runs in the first game of the day, then rallied with a five-run sixth inning to stun the Rangers in the nightcap. 

Each time, home runs played a role. Sophia Brennan crushed two home runs in her first two at-bats of the opening game of the series, finishing with seven RBI, to help CSC race out to a 10-0 lead after two innings of play. 

Then, in game two, Brogan Allen and Lauren Zimmerman hit fifth and sixth-inning bombs, respectively, to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Eagles strung hits together to add on. 

Beyond the offensive fireworks, Chadron State's pitching did not allow an earned run through the two games. Tori Haug pitched a five-inning complete game one, scattering six hits with four strikeouts, before Kenzi Garner also threw five innings and gave up two unearned in game two. Belle Akins escaped a sixth-inning jam and ended up with the win in relief after CSC's rally, pitching two one-hit innings. 

With the two victories, Chadron State is now 11-21 and improved to 7-19 in RMAC play. Regis fell to 12-23 overall and 11-15 in conference. The wins snap an eight-game losing streak for CSC and marked just the second RMAC doubleheader sweep of the season for the Eagles. 

Chadron State scored early and often in the first game. After three singles and a wild pitch produced a run, Brennan hit a full-count, two-out, three-run home run to stake CSC to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Eagles catcher, who entered the game with two home runs on the season, fully doubled her total just an inning later.

After Elizabeth Thorngren and Katelynn Czerpak set the table with singles, Aliyah Rothstein drove home a run with a sacrifice fly. Jazlyn Arvizo singled and Lauren Zimmerman walked to load the bases for Ashland Baca, who bounced into an RBI fielder's choice to make it 6-0. 

Brogan Allen singled to load the bases, bringing up Brennan with the bases juiced. This time, Brennan wasted no time, swinging on the first pitch and crushing a grand slam to left field to put the Eagles up 10-0. The blast gave Brennan seven RBI through 1.2 innings, just one off the single-game program record of eight held by current assistant coach Kayla Campuzano. 

Haug cruised, giving up only a three-run home run in the third after a two-out error extended the inning. The senior struck out four and walked just one while improving her record to 5-10. The Eagles completed the rout by scoring one in the third and five in the fourth. 

In game two, Regis scored two unearned runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead before Allen brought the Eagles within one with a solo blast in the bottom of the inning. In the top of the sixth, a leadoff single and double put two runners on with no out, and the Eagles went to freshman Belle Akins out of the bullpen, ending Garner's day after five-plus innings allowing seven hits, no walks, a strikeout and zero earned runs. 

Akins clutched up, coaxing a shallow flyout and a strikeout before fielding a comebacker for the third out of the inning. The Eagles capitalized on the momentum swing immediately with a five-run sixth inning to turn the tide. 

With one out, Jazlyn Arvizo walked to set the stage for Zimmerman, who crushed her team-leading ninth home run to give CSC a 3-2 lead. The Eagles added on key insurance with an RBI double by Brogan Allen and two-out RBI singles by Angelina Quezada and J'lyssa Martinez. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorDENVER – Chadron State used the long ball in key spots to earn a doubleheader sweep of the Regis Rangers, earning a 16-3 run-rule victory followed by a 6-2 comeback win on Friday in Denver. Playing as the home team in Regis's ballpark after the series was moved from Chadron due to weather, CSC only needed four innings to put up a season-high 16 runs in the first game of the day, then rallied with a five-run sixth inning to stun the Rangers in the nightcap. Each time, home runs played a role. Sophia Brennan crushed two home runs in her first two at-bats of the opening game of the series, finishing with seven RBI, to help CSC race out to a 10-0 lead after two innings of play. Then, in game two, Brogan Allen and Lauren Zimmerman hit fifth and sixth-inning bombs, respectively, to turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Eagles strung hits together to add on. Beyond the offensive fireworks, Chadron State's pitching did not allow an earned run through the two games. Tori Haug pitched a five-inning complete game one, scattering six hits with four strikeouts, before Kenzi Garner also threw five innings and gave up two unearned in game two. Belle Akins escaped a sixth-inning jam and ended up with the win in relief after CSC's rally, pitching two one-hit innings. With the two victories, Chadron State is now 11-21 and improved to 7-19 in RMAC play. Regis fell to 12-23 overall and 11-15 in conference. The wins snap an eight-game losing streak for CSC and marked just the second RMAC doubleheader sweep of the season for the Eagles. Chadron State scored early and often in the first game. After three singles and a wild pitch produced a run, Brennan hit a full-count, two-out, three-run home run to stake CSC to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. The Eagles catcher, who entered the game with two home runs on the season, fully doubled her total just an inning later.After Elizabeth Thorngren and Katelynn Czerpak set the table with singles, Aliyah Rothstein drove home a run with a sacrifice fly. Jazlyn Arvizo singled and Lauren Zimmerman walked to load the bases for Ashland Baca, who bounced into an RBI fielder's choice to make it 6-0. Brogan Allen singled to load the bases, bringing up Brennan with the bases juiced. This time, Brennan wasted no time, swinging on the first pitch and crushing a grand slam to left field to put the Eagles up 10-0. The blast gave Brennan seven RBI through 1.2 innings, just one off the single-game program record of eight held by current assistant coach Kayla Campuzano. Haug cruised, giving up only a three-run home run in the third after a two-out error extended the inning. The senior struck out four and walked just one while improving her record to 5-10. The Eagles completed the rout by scoring one in the third and five in the fourth. In game two, Regis scored two unearned runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead before Allen brought the Eagles within one with a solo blast in the bottom of the inning. In the top of the sixth, a leadoff single and double put two runners on with no out, and the Eagles went to freshman Belle Akins out of the bullpen, ending Garner's day after five-plus innings allowing seven hits, no walks, a strikeout and zero earned runs. Akins clutched up, coaxing a shallow flyout and a strikeout before fielding a comebacker for the third out of the inning. The Eagles capitalized on the momentum swing immediately with a five-run sixth inning to turn the tide. With one out, Jazlyn Arvizo walked to set the stage for Zimmerman, who crushed her team-leading ninth home run to give CSC a 3-2 lead. The Eagles added on key insurance with an RBI double by Brogan Allen and two-out RBI singles by Angelina Quezada and J'lyssa Martinez.

Home runs power Chadron State past Regis in Friday doubleheader

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The first-place&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblaret14--YIAHQ6iN92jacPUOMBmeiDxULFn9PAITMh2h28vnNWqgCiNwdnroeNFaf_chROfa7jJ-hNymYhtCBPeIODcMidxS-u_yGHr-8Acu4S&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Omaha Supernovas,</a>&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions,&nbsp;will host the Indy Ignite for a Saturday night showdown in the franchise’s first-ever Stripe-Out, a marquee matchup between two of the top teams in the Pro Volleyball Federation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

First serve is set for 6 p.m. CDT at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;as the match will be nationally broadcast on&nbsp;FS1,&nbsp;reaching 70 million homes across the country.

The match can also be heard on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblaret_PYhaaraK6PMQJy8G0T1eyvQE46f3cjUw9kbPwDRLnTVXzyaVldTKBYxywOLGR4v16l1t8Imh7ocZmc7TaQ_8fjDaiAaFjznsUJ3taltOjBhYPbJsJDeo=&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Supernovas Radio Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday’s match sponsor is&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJHYBLPQt6gtsa-iT7KEBZ1jmaui0ht9phFZHjQNl96G0-a4jUNzGgLGAOuOc8j-LlqsIJZoYn_nDqHywomQnQSw==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Teammates</a>.&nbsp;

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The Supernovas come off one of the most impressive weekends in franchise history, pulling off their second-ever reverse over Indy on March 13 before beating the Orlando Valkyries for the first time in 2025 with a four-set win on March 15. The two road wins kept Omaha’s place at the top of the PVF standings while matching a franchise-best four-match winning streak. Plus, it was the sixth-consecutive road victory for the Supernovas, which extends the franchise record.&nbsp;

Indy hopes to earn its first-ever win over Omaha after being reversed swept by the Supernovas last week at the Fishers Event Center. The Ignite are 7-2 all-time at home with the only two losses being to Omaha. Indy comes to CHI following a five-set win over the last-place Columbus Fury Thursday night. Setter Sydney Hilley dished out 68 assists in a balanced offensive attack as five different players reached double-digit kills. Reigning PVF Player of the Week Azhani Tealer spearheaded that effort with 17 kills while Carly Skjodt and Lydia Martyn each added 16.&nbsp;

Matchup:&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (12-4) vs. Indy Ignite (10-8) | Saturday, March 22 | 6 p.m. CDT | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJQ27S0uSLRYhiLds75Scx6b1pWnPBsbCcFylHWa4vhUq0_xj5A4ioOrg1K69IaSiv41qv14KAAUXoPIuncFc04os3Mb3AXwqS&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">FS1</a>&nbsp;| Broadcast Crew: Paul Sunderland (PxP), Holly McPeak (Color Analyst)&nbsp;

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<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJr-UUH9w3hJTJv9HsND_MUOD9GkeM1t7s0GX7ExUkB6djUA0tgPgiVHOn5D0--YSWXCiwxTcRKHzk4nvG92iCM_8579rfjnTBBPkXNWyAkuweskBgQ3Wtnd18ITBvTwCZO9k9wYnUl7_raqGpCr35hVmJczIkCVGZalXRGVoqidkiQRmYuCCFkb-Een1otGsGw3wtHiDfYAKjXBsGQxA0Jg==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Match Notes</a>&nbsp;

Season Series:&nbsp;Fourth of four meetings, two of two at CHI Health&nbsp;Center&nbsp;

All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha leads 3-0 (March 13, 2025, last matchup, 3-2 Omaha).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Supernovas outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;eclipsed the 500-kill mark in her Supernovas career on 3/13 at Indy and now sits with a total of 529 kills in her two seasons with Omaha. With 18 digs on Saturday versus the Valkyries, she became the first player in PVF history to achieve 500 kills and 500 digs. Setter Natalia Valentín-Anderson also reached a milestone against Indy, recording her 1,000th career assist with the franchise. Her Omaha career total stands at 1,003. Middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord is three blocks away from becoming the third player in PVF history to record 100 stuffs. She recorded 42 blocks in 72 sets last season in Columbus.&nbsp;

The Supernovas have the biggest home court advantage in pro volleyball, but they've also been mighty on the road. That includes the league's best road record at 8-2. Omaha and Orlando (4-3) are the only teams in the PVF to have a road record at .500 or above. The Supernovas have won six-straight road matches including four straight overall which are both franchise records.&nbsp;

Omaha middle blocker&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;has been the premier blocker in the PVF so far in the 2025 season. The former Husker and Nittany Lion leads the league in both total blocks (55) and blocks per set with a 0.96 mark. Hord's seven blocks in the five-set win over the Atlanta Vibe on opening night set a Supernovas single-match record. She is also one of five players in the PVF to record seven or more blocks in a match this season. The Kentucky native also sits third in hitting percentage with a .341 clip through 173 attacks with 69 kills and only 10 errors, which is fewest among middle blockers.&nbsp;

Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8Xnjs9NGo0OgBTuHUpof-EQncNc2ewMVOnrdFG6utAx3RgYAFJnrFYyCCaTDZpXklYmO9vFUVT83OtpLbCHD-arcYRkaHgZ3yBmLM&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KCRO 660</a>&nbsp;AM&nbsp;as part of&nbsp;Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8XnjsR-UWByo8buix4Ri-gcFJswin7toj85FYfby7PpHsHQ5ecOoEMOUNfCOZe2eSIn9R0NtRRG6-Qn2YNzj7fVWjjXiGBCJ91Jcz&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8Xnjsbs7UHNojYV_Xj4TwWNujo9CNPokKVzXwteaFQU3bX2HS0Lf2KMWI0suxcK7nFChUW_z666S--k6qbkksA-Jm342RDMyZbl7W&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Boomer Radio 106.7 FM</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8XnjsmyZFJJOybjuZ5zWNsYCkBBGG-n9eGkTQoJZZfMVBga3JNknMPelnXMt2iHfgLclBpPq25uBQe76aU-upQ1afs6zlrq8RC8aAWZNTiXR1_cfgui05xcUXR-4gTZwKoqlP&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">ESPN Tri Cities</a>,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8XnjsOrQZGPqhm9-_39cNYYGvZ96PvndCgrE2oWOuSVkJfnDeqpG13_EoyIrTdtvLM9Z5OuHYIerZXHmHzhZFV-UD207c-XnErQfQZYN3E_yJkLXVXnu7N-aMMbgvU3o8hrEarwTkFf7-APBEAotRtFv3PQ==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KNCY</a>&nbsp;in Nebraska City,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8Xnjs0FYSJP-tL0x-QHgqPhS0oZY8iwU58BXUiod7sS9-XXfUlkf5jauqiFs23NslMBR-SR_acdeoX62SLXwI6mnC-DUUV8m6HBXhNIqYRRLlfID3y3GQku_Vkw==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KGMT</a>&nbsp;in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8XnjsbsC3YzAeb9zKY-QNl09Ovg1YIIdQ_X9lPwJX9mRN2OjWG7EJyBVahJRJvWcZpzwYzbfXF5-T0SbiSaIcYyyEG4r7OwIgC8GQdVNk1kV0mV0=&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KSID-AM</a>&nbsp;in Sidney.&nbsp;

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Check out the Supernovas full&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareo4rP112s7oTgmNzKyHT--_tQyHo_O2byjrAYX1Q8uQ_nknXQOOOhpUg8rSWB8e41WGqqGt8aTgPlV2--en9XhoF6-tR14JsVxjnYee9jzjYcmUs-6i49FDIKZRaCzwikeABASVlhHYdLFt59gAphTPs5bovKRWYSo202_DdfiC4&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">2025 schedule</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareghZduPyZCVxWWzIuwTVtPpkGZau2MIRgEjipINuKKmL75rxKLoSzvX5KCjjq3TUWBMb3S1DDgI2zG0hwrqSvU2OmDLN8aWScVlnnPbD1KQ6atI6wXs5XQBMutUC8HJaNaWZb0JqG7Q12aQzRvPUMkU=&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">2025 roster.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 pro volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season began on January 10 when they hosted 13,486, becoming the most attended U.S. pro volleyball match in history. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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

Omaha SupernovasOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The first-place&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblaret14--YIAHQ6iN92jacPUOMBmeiDxULFn9PAITMh2h28vnNWqgCiNwdnroeNFaf_chROfa7jJ-hNymYhtCBPeIODcMidxS-u_yGHr-8Acu4S&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Omaha Supernovas,</a>&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions,&nbsp;will host the Indy Ignite for a Saturday night showdown in the franchise’s first-ever Stripe-Out, a marquee matchup between two of the top teams in the Pro Volleyball Federation.&nbsp;&nbsp;First serve is set for 6 p.m. CDT at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;as the match will be nationally broadcast on&nbsp;FS1,&nbsp;reaching 70 million homes across the country.The match can also be heard on the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblaret_PYhaaraK6PMQJy8G0T1eyvQE46f3cjUw9kbPwDRLnTVXzyaVldTKBYxywOLGR4v16l1t8Imh7ocZmc7TaQ_8fjDaiAaFjznsUJ3taltOjBhYPbJsJDeo=&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Supernovas Radio Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday’s match sponsor is&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJHYBLPQt6gtsa-iT7KEBZ1jmaui0ht9phFZHjQNl96G0-a4jUNzGgLGAOuOc8j-LlqsIJZoYn_nDqHywomQnQSw==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Teammates</a>.&nbsp;The Stripe-Out is presented by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJiOOY1Yt38d0MBoL3yIBq_SSlwl3gmCvtDHiKcD13jF_lU7mm2R7S0dG6NX9bwlzcBk0GdCBTSgdWZzEHgEwvAX_UIQNIXGox9mX_8xPuZabzjaQzcdsbzguUzh8OJfRMorCH-LK9T1S2ZPBx8hpfyNjowcvPPjLOvRY16h-0j22xRkCJHrvmeZEMlyaTd-A5rMkJbjdQr7wqFstQXc_GvVPEUe6DN7HXLgutjftj3mSAo5EajbNs4ju8GRtt8XtURq73Y0qoTGVZcAoPrX5yxZ8Fd2L4YYC5Anyvw1mTnhjS7kqpaWdguFrbSjjYi8YbdBsovH8xdWaqxnDLQBFSzgiBTJJ4GdGUQCN3-0mFR0sH1JrqEgXP32TTqYHrq_PCtzx4Sq6GgueFgVNidtvRR7f8sWsU41C9rzx-Ws1XHwyOQvOU1kO1r0TprRK_KQhVhrJggSkmVGIcYKAr-VaJsuOpzSxJ9ALH-bzBi76xKf4iJVT4mSPJ_KF3NaN2qwLNhQenp07HMi5-QGOQgiHWCXuEDikaAwsywOzG9TXcMWxOOemx6dJkOlHtLhG2iztUGd6P0diX8m1ndJeILm5P0Bpbxk77mw9i71Lj62HfISaAypWGLwPADTGa4IOD3KeZWluD4iBZ5ivSJR43Mi5xJUcaCBI7yRHgV1mDIy02QwMUJP7nMIL1NqJnVGS_T_Rs&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Pella</a>.&nbsp;The Supernovas come off one of the most impressive weekends in franchise history, pulling off their second-ever reverse over Indy on March 13 before beating the Orlando Valkyries for the first time in 2025 with a four-set win on March 15. The two road wins kept Omaha’s place at the top of the PVF standings while matching a franchise-best four-match winning streak. Plus, it was the sixth-consecutive road victory for the Supernovas, which extends the franchise record.&nbsp;Indy hopes to earn its first-ever win over Omaha after being reversed swept by the Supernovas last week at the Fishers Event Center. The Ignite are 7-2 all-time at home with the only two losses being to Omaha. Indy comes to CHI following a five-set win over the last-place Columbus Fury Thursday night. Setter Sydney Hilley dished out 68 assists in a balanced offensive attack as five different players reached double-digit kills. Reigning PVF Player of the Week Azhani Tealer spearheaded that effort with 17 kills while Carly Skjodt and Lydia Martyn each added 16.&nbsp;Game Details&nbsp;Matchup:&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (12-4) vs. Indy Ignite (10-8) | Saturday, March 22 | 6 p.m. CDT | CHI Health Center, Omaha, Neb.&nbsp;Watch:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJQ27S0uSLRYhiLds75Scx6b1pWnPBsbCcFylHWa4vhUq0_xj5A4ioOrg1K69IaSiv41qv14KAAUXoPIuncFc04os3Mb3AXwqS&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">FS1</a>&nbsp;| Broadcast Crew: Paul Sunderland (PxP), Holly McPeak (Color Analyst)&nbsp;Listen:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8Xnjs9NGo0OgBTuHUpof-EQncNc2ewMVOnrdFG6utAx3RgYAFJnrFYyCCaTDZpXklYmO9vFUVT83OtpIT-MUQG7smCJByvCCPF4JZ&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Supernovas Radio Network</a>&nbsp;| Broadcast Crew: Grant Hansen (PxP), Renee Saunders (Color Analyst)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareg1QhQw18DMJr-UUH9w3hJTJv9HsND_MUOD9GkeM1t7s0GX7ExUkB6djUA0tgPgiVHOn5D0--YSWXCiwxTcRKHzk4nvG92iCM_8579rfjnTBBPkXNWyAkuweskBgQ3Wtnd18ITBvTwCZO9k9wYnUl7_raqGpCr35hVmJczIkCVGZalXRGVoqidkiQRmYuCCFkb-Een1otGsGw3wtHiDfYAKjXBsGQxA0Jg==&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">Match Notes</a>&nbsp;Season Series:&nbsp;Fourth of four meetings, two of two at CHI Health&nbsp;Center&nbsp;All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha leads 3-0 (March 13, 2025, last matchup, 3-2 Omaha).&nbsp;&nbsp;From Bench to Brilliance&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Trailing 0-2 to Indy last Thursday, head coach&nbsp;Laura "Bird" Kuhn&nbsp;went to the bench for a trio of new players in outside hitter&nbsp;Ally Batenhorst, setter&nbsp;Mac Podraza&nbsp;and opposite&nbsp;Kelsie Payne. The move ultimately sparked the franchise's second-ever reverse sweep as well as a four-set win over Orlando two nights later.&nbsp;</li><li>Batenhorst was the shining star of the three, pounding 16 kills on a .282 clip with eight digs against Indy. She improved that performance against the Valkyries pouring in a career-high 24 points on 22 kills (.362), one block and one ace alongside eight more digs.&nbsp;</li><li>In total, the rookie attacker finished with 40 points (5.0 P/S), 38 kills (4.75 K/S), .326 hitting percentage 16 digs (2.0 D/S), one block, one ace and a lone assist across eight sets.&nbsp;</li><li>Podraza averaged 9.75 assists per set including a 37-assist, four-dig outing against Indy. The cherry on top was leading the offense to a .455 hitting percentage in the decisive fifth set against the Ignite. She added a double-double against Orlando with 41 assists and 10 digs while also securing the match-ending block.&nbsp;</li><li>Payne tallied a total of 17 kills, 10 digs, two blocks and one ace. She was mighty against Indy with eight kills on a .421 clip, while adding a season-best nine kills against Orlando.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Nuneviller Makes History&nbsp;Supernovas outside hitter&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;eclipsed the 500-kill mark in her Supernovas career on 3/13 at Indy and now sits with a total of 529 kills in her two seasons with Omaha. With 18 digs on Saturday versus the Valkyries, she became the first player in PVF history to achieve 500 kills and 500 digs. Setter Natalia Valentín-Anderson also reached a milestone against Indy, recording her 1,000th career assist with the franchise. Her Omaha career total stands at 1,003. Middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord is three blocks away from becoming the third player in PVF history to record 100 stuffs. She recorded 42 blocks in 72 sets last season in Columbus.&nbsp;The Dig Patrol&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>The Supernovas have been one of the best&nbsp;defensive teams in the league as they currently sit fifth in the PVF in digs per set (16.34) and eighth in total digs (948). However, Omaha has played the fewest number of sets in the league with 58 which is due in part to a league-leading seven sweeps.&nbsp;</li><li>Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;leads that effort with a team-high 222 digs (3rd in PVF) and 3.83 per set (3rd). Her 31 digs against Atlanta in the season opener broke a single-match franchise record. That total is tied for the second-most digs recorded in a single match in PVF history.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Nuneviller, who is a former libero, is right behind her teammate with 213 digs (fourth in PVF) and 3.67 per set (4th). She leads all PVF attackers in both categories.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Road Warriors&nbsp;The Supernovas have the biggest home court advantage in pro volleyball, but they've also been mighty on the road. That includes the league's best road record at 8-2. Omaha and Orlando (4-3) are the only teams in the PVF to have a road record at .500 or above. The Supernovas have won six-straight road matches including four straight overall which are both franchise records.&nbsp;Offensive Blastoff&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>The Omaha Supernovas offense has rounded into form with a .243 team hitting percentage — second in the PVF.&nbsp;</li><li>Omaha has posted hitting percentages of .250 or above in 10 of the 16 matches this season. The Supernovas offense reached that mark only nine times across the entire 2024 season.</li><li>There's only been seven times in franchise history that the Supernovas have recorded a team hitting percentage of .300 or above wth three of those coming in the 2025 season.</li>
 </ul>Hording the Net&nbsp;Omaha middle blocker&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;has been the premier blocker in the PVF so far in the 2025 season. The former Husker and Nittany Lion leads the league in both total blocks (55) and blocks per set with a 0.96 mark. Hord's seven blocks in the five-set win over the Atlanta Vibe on opening night set a Supernovas single-match record. She is also one of five players in the PVF to record seven or more blocks in a match this season. The Kentucky native also sits third in hitting percentage with a .341 clip through 173 attacks with 69 kills and only 10 errors, which is fewest among middle blockers.&nbsp;...Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013iWU0qx0sbMGUhec8f45OWs_r7SObVg7o2TGzRu9Rm_5CaGjblareid63wE8Xnjs9NGo0OgBTuHUpof-EQncNc2ewMVOnrdFG6utAx3RgYAFJnrFYyCCaTDZpXklYmO9vFUVT83OtpLbCHD-arcYRkaHgZ3yBmLM&amp;c=hq7yzUb6ZMZlsl5TxOX-_FHtlauGmOoIAkyxoBHIGojlfFxYNm9OtQ==&amp;ch=t4Mq-xeVF7VtTF-PtSQpFM04s1Nm9_jaGmP0l4-nFbsm87ityl99Qw==">KCRO 660</a>&nbsp;AM&nbsp;as part of&nbsp;Walnut Media. 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Supernovas Host Ignite in Historic First Stripe-Out on Saturday

Junior wrestler Keegan Gehlhausen takes us through the details of his runner-up finish at D2 wrestling nationals, goals for next year and more!

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - Keegan Gehlhausen - 3/19/25

🏀 Nebraska Boys State Basketball Local Scoreboard

Scottsbluff v Elkhorn North - Friday, 6:45 MT

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 </figure>🏀 Nebraska Boys State Basketball Local ScoreboardFirst Round - Lincoln, NE#7 Doniphan-Trumbull 57, #2 Ogallala 45#3 Concordia 49, #6 Sidney 45#2 Scottsbluff 65 #7 Gretna East 60SemifinalsScottsbluff v Elkhorn North - Friday, 6:45 MT

🏀 UPDATE: Nebraska Boys State Basketball Local Scoreboard

KEARNEY, Neb. – Chadron State softball split a doubleheader against in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney, losing 5-1 before winning 3-2 in CSC's final nonconference games of the year. 

The Eagles came from behind in the nightcap, scoring two runs in the fifth inning to tie the score and taking the lead for good in the sixth inning on Brogan Allen's tie-breaking solo home run. The day's results bring Chadron State's overall record to 9-13 on the season.

With Wednesday's doubleheader coming just two days after the conclusion of a delayed series with Black Hills State and with another RMAC series coming up this weekend, the Eagles used the nonconference games as an opportunity to rotate players.

Four CSC players – Devyn Thornton (LF in game one), Ella DeLozier (CF in game one), Brogan Allen (3B in game two) and Kendall Petty (RF in game two) – made their first appearances of the season in the starting lineup across Wednesday's action, while freshman pitcher Destrie Greiman made her first career collegiate start. 

Greiman performed well in her longest outing to date, pitching 4.1 innings against the Lopers while allowing just two hits and two runs, one earned. Greiman struck out two and walked five while lowering her season ERA to 5.00 in her fourth appearance of the season. 

Veteran Tori Haug came on in relief and pitched 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Haug was game two's winning pitcher after the Eagles' late rally. 

Trailing 2-0, Chadron State tied the score in the fifth when Elizabeth Thorngren led off with a double. A Katelynn Czerpak bunt single moved Thorngren over to third before a one-out sacrifice fly from Jazlyn Arvizo put the Eagles on the board. Ashland Baca then reached on an error, which allowed Czerpak to come around and score prior to Baca getting thrown at second trying to advance and ending the inning.

Allen gave the Eagles the lead by homering on a full count to lead off the sixth. Chadron State threatened by putting runners on second and third with one out later in the inning, but the Lopers escaped the jam. 

Haug did some tightrope walking of her own, keeping UNK off the scoreboard despite two walks and two hits in the inning with the help of a timely out on the bases. There would be less drama in the seventh inning, when after a one-out single, Haug struck out the final two batters of the game to seal the win. 

Game one featured a complete-game effort from Belle Akins in the loss. The freshman threw 121 pitches and went the full six innings, allowing five runs on nine hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. Aliyah Rothstein drew a bases-loaded, two-out walk in the second inning to force home CSC's only run.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorKEARNEY, Neb. – Chadron State softball split a doubleheader against in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney, losing 5-1 before winning 3-2 in CSC's final nonconference games of the year. The Eagles came from behind in the nightcap, scoring two runs in the fifth inning to tie the score and taking the lead for good in the sixth inning on Brogan Allen's tie-breaking solo home run. The day's results bring Chadron State's overall record to 9-13 on the season.With Wednesday's doubleheader coming just two days after the conclusion of a delayed series with Black Hills State and with another RMAC series coming up this weekend, the Eagles used the nonconference games as an opportunity to rotate players.Four CSC players – Devyn Thornton (LF in game one), Ella DeLozier (CF in game one), Brogan Allen (3B in game two) and Kendall Petty (RF in game two) – made their first appearances of the season in the starting lineup across Wednesday's action, while freshman pitcher Destrie Greiman made her first career collegiate start. Greiman performed well in her longest outing to date, pitching 4.1 innings against the Lopers while allowing just two hits and two runs, one earned. Greiman struck out two and walked five while lowering her season ERA to 5.00 in her fourth appearance of the season. Veteran Tori Haug came on in relief and pitched 2.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Haug was game two's winning pitcher after the Eagles' late rally. Trailing 2-0, Chadron State tied the score in the fifth when Elizabeth Thorngren led off with a double. A Katelynn Czerpak bunt single moved Thorngren over to third before a one-out sacrifice fly from Jazlyn Arvizo put the Eagles on the board. Ashland Baca then reached on an error, which allowed Czerpak to come around and score prior to Baca getting thrown at second trying to advance and ending the inning.Allen gave the Eagles the lead by homering on a full count to lead off the sixth. Chadron State threatened by putting runners on second and third with one out later in the inning, but the Lopers escaped the jam. Haug did some tightrope walking of her own, keeping UNK off the scoreboard despite two walks and two hits in the inning with the help of a timely out on the bases. There would be less drama in the seventh inning, when after a one-out single, Haug struck out the final two batters of the game to seal the win. Game one featured a complete-game effort from Belle Akins in the loss. The freshman threw 121 pitches and went the full six innings, allowing five runs on nine hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. Aliyah Rothstein drew a bases-loaded, two-out walk in the second inning to force home CSC's only run.

🥎 CSC softball splits games at rival UNK

Match-ups are set for the three Eagle competitors at men's wrestling nationals and women's golf competes in Arizona!

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🔊 CSC Sports Journal: Wrestling National Pairings & Women's Golf - 3/12/25

Indianapolis&nbsp;- Big Ten All-Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/britt-prince">Britt Prince</a>&nbsp;scored a team-high 17 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/jessica-petrie">Jessica Petrie</a>&nbsp;scored nine points in the fourth quarter to help the Huskers rally from a nine-point third-quarter deficit for a 74-70 win over Illinois in the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament second round on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

With its fourth victory in the last five games, 10th-seeded Nebraska improved to 21-10 overall (10-8 Big Ten) and advanced to Friday's quarterfinal against No. 2 seed UCLA. Tip-off against the AP No. 4 Bruins (27-2,) is set for 5:30 p.m. (CT) with live television coverage by the Big Ten Network.

Seventh-seeded Illinois slipped to 21-9 (11-7 Big Ten) on the season, as Nebraska avenged a 77-68 loss to the Fighting Illini in Champaign on Feb. 16.

Prince hit 6-of-10 shots from the field including all three of her three-point attempts in the game, while adding a team-high five assists for the Big Red. Prince hit back-to-back short jumpers to tie the game at 65 with 2:18 left, after the Huskers fell behind 56-47 in the closing seconds of the third quarter.

Petrie, a 6-2 sophomore forward from Gold Coast, Australia, then gave Nebraska the lead for good with a huge three-pointer from the left wing to make it 68-65 with 1:34 left.&nbsp;

Genesis Bryant, who scored 17 of her game-high 20 points for the Illini in the second half, hit a pair of free throws to cut the margin to one with 1:16 left. Petrie then provided a layup on a baseline inbounds play that included an outstanding screen from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/logan-nissley">Logan Nissley</a>&nbsp;with 26.8 seconds left after Nissley had kept the possession alive with two enormous offensive rebounds for the Huskers.

Nebraska then got a defensive stop that ended with an&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alexis-markowski">Alexis Markowski</a>&nbsp;defensive rebound.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/callin-hake">Callin Hake</a>&nbsp;was fouled and calmly stepped to the free throw line with 11 seconds left to sink both free throws to give NU a 72-67 edge.&nbsp;

Prince sealed the victory with two more free throws.

Petrie finished with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds, two assists and two early blocked shots in the game. Nissley, who started Nebraska's late rally with a layup at the buzzer to end the third quarter, finished with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal.&nbsp;

Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/petra-bozan">Petra Bozan</a>&nbsp;gave a huge lift to the Big Red inside with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a three-point play midway through the fourth quarter that pulled Nebraska within 60-59.

The double-figure efforts from Bozan and Petrie supplied substantial support inside to Markowski, who was held to nine points and four rebounds. Markowski added two assists, two steals and two blocks.

Hake added seven points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alberte-rimdal">Alberte Rimdal</a>&nbsp;also pitched in seven points off the bench. Illinois natives&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-moriarty">Kendall Moriarty</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/amiah-hargrove">Amiah Hargrove</a>&nbsp;rounded out the scoring for the Huskers with two points apiece in a true team effort in which Nebraska's bench outscored the Illini, 22-7.

For the game, Nebraska hit 28-of-57 shots (.491), including 8-of-16 threes. The Huskers also connected on 10-of-12 free throws, including all five in the decisive fourth quarter.&nbsp; The Big Red won the rebounding battle, 30-27, including 12-6 in the fourth quarter.

Illinois connected on 26-of-57 shots (.456), including 5-of-14 threes (.357), while going 13-for-15 at the line. The Illini won the turnover battle, 15-12.

Kendall Bostic scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds but was held to just one second-half field goal and was scoreless in the fourth quarter. Adalia McKenzie added 16 points and a game-high 10 assists - all in the first three quarters for the Illini.

In an entertaining first half, Illinois jumped out to a 13-2 lead before Nebraska responded with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to four points at 19-15 at the end of the first quarter.

The Huskers continued to cut lead in the second quarter, trimming the margin to one point on two occasions, before the Illini took a 32-30 lead to the half.

Prince and Bozan led Nebraska with eight points apiece. Bozan went 4-for-4 in the half, while Prince hit 3-of-5 shots including both of her three-point attempts. Prince added three assists for the Huskers.

Nebraska hit 12-of-28 shots (.429) in the half, including 3-of-7 threes (.429), while going 3-for-4 at the line.

Illinois got 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting from Bostic, while McKenzie added nine points and six assists in the half.

The Fighting Illini hit 14-of-28 shots, including 1-of-3 threes and 3-of-4 three-point attempts. Both teams committed seven first-half turnovers, while Illinois won the first-half battle of the boards, 16-13.

Nebraska started the second half strong with a three from Nissley, a layup from Hake and a three from Prince to take its first lead of the game at 38-37 with 7:11 left in the third period. Nissley's second three-pointer put NU up 41-39 with 6:04 left, and a Rimdal three-point play kept the Huskers in front at 44-42 with 4:29 left in quarter.&nbsp;

However, McKenzie and Bryant then teamed up on an 8-0 Illini run to claim a 50-44 lead with 2:26 left in the third. The lead grew to 56-47 before Nissley's third quarter buzzer beater. Illinois won the third quarter 24-19, before Nebraska responded with a decisive 25-14 edge in the fourth.

Indianapolis&nbsp;- Big Ten All-Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/britt-prince">Britt Prince</a>&nbsp;scored a team-high 17 points, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/jessica-petrie">Jessica Petrie</a>&nbsp;scored nine points in the fourth quarter to help the Huskers rally from a nine-point third-quarter deficit for a 74-70 win over Illinois in the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament second round on Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<figure>
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 </figure>With its fourth victory in the last five games, 10th-seeded Nebraska improved to 21-10 overall (10-8 Big Ten) and advanced to Friday's quarterfinal against No. 2 seed UCLA. Tip-off against the AP No. 4 Bruins (27-2,) is set for 5:30 p.m. (CT) with live television coverage by the Big Ten Network.Seventh-seeded Illinois slipped to 21-9 (11-7 Big Ten) on the season, as Nebraska avenged a 77-68 loss to the Fighting Illini in Champaign on Feb. 16.Prince hit 6-of-10 shots from the field including all three of her three-point attempts in the game, while adding a team-high five assists for the Big Red. Prince hit back-to-back short jumpers to tie the game at 65 with 2:18 left, after the Huskers fell behind 56-47 in the closing seconds of the third quarter.Petrie, a 6-2 sophomore forward from Gold Coast, Australia, then gave Nebraska the lead for good with a huge three-pointer from the left wing to make it 68-65 with 1:34 left.&nbsp;Genesis Bryant, who scored 17 of her game-high 20 points for the Illini in the second half, hit a pair of free throws to cut the margin to one with 1:16 left. Petrie then provided a layup on a baseline inbounds play that included an outstanding screen from&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/logan-nissley">Logan Nissley</a>&nbsp;with 26.8 seconds left after Nissley had kept the possession alive with two enormous offensive rebounds for the Huskers.Nebraska then got a defensive stop that ended with an&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alexis-markowski">Alexis Markowski</a>&nbsp;defensive rebound.&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/callin-hake">Callin Hake</a>&nbsp;was fouled and calmly stepped to the free throw line with 11 seconds left to sink both free throws to give NU a 72-67 edge.&nbsp;Prince sealed the victory with two more free throws.Petrie finished with 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds, two assists and two early blocked shots in the game. Nissley, who started Nebraska's late rally with a layup at the buzzer to end the third quarter, finished with eight points, seven rebounds, two assists and a steal.&nbsp;Freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/petra-bozan">Petra Bozan</a>&nbsp;gave a huge lift to the Big Red inside with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a three-point play midway through the fourth quarter that pulled Nebraska within 60-59.The double-figure efforts from Bozan and Petrie supplied substantial support inside to Markowski, who was held to nine points and four rebounds. Markowski added two assists, two steals and two blocks.Hake added seven points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals, while&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/alberte-rimdal">Alberte Rimdal</a>&nbsp;also pitched in seven points off the bench. Illinois natives&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/kendall-moriarty">Kendall Moriarty</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/player/amiah-hargrove">Amiah Hargrove</a>&nbsp;rounded out the scoring for the Huskers with two points apiece in a true team effort in which Nebraska's bench outscored the Illini, 22-7.For the game, Nebraska hit 28-of-57 shots (.491), including 8-of-16 threes. The Huskers also connected on 10-of-12 free throws, including all five in the decisive fourth quarter.&nbsp; The Big Red won the rebounding battle, 30-27, including 12-6 in the fourth quarter.Illinois connected on 26-of-57 shots (.456), including 5-of-14 threes (.357), while going 13-for-15 at the line. The Illini won the turnover battle, 15-12.Kendall Bostic scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds but was held to just one second-half field goal and was scoreless in the fourth quarter. Adalia McKenzie added 16 points and a game-high 10 assists - all in the first three quarters for the Illini.In an entertaining first half, Illinois jumped out to a 13-2 lead before Nebraska responded with a 7-0 run to cut the lead to four points at 19-15 at the end of the first quarter.The Huskers continued to cut lead in the second quarter, trimming the margin to one point on two occasions, before the Illini took a 32-30 lead to the half.Prince and Bozan led Nebraska with eight points apiece. Bozan went 4-for-4 in the half, while Prince hit 3-of-5 shots including both of her three-point attempts. Prince added three assists for the Huskers.Nebraska hit 12-of-28 shots (.429) in the half, including 3-of-7 threes (.429), while going 3-for-4 at the line.Illinois got 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting from Bostic, while McKenzie added nine points and six assists in the half.The Fighting Illini hit 14-of-28 shots, including 1-of-3 threes and 3-of-4 three-point attempts. Both teams committed seven first-half turnovers, while Illinois won the first-half battle of the boards, 16-13.Nebraska started the second half strong with a three from Nissley, a layup from Hake and a three from Prince to take its first lead of the game at 38-37 with 7:11 left in the third period. Nissley's second three-pointer put NU up 41-39 with 6:04 left, and a Rimdal three-point play kept the Huskers in front at 44-42 with 4:29 left in quarter.&nbsp;However, McKenzie and Bryant then teamed up on an 8-0 Illini run to claim a 50-44 lead with 2:26 left in the third. The lead grew to 56-47 before Nissley's third quarter buzzer beater. Illinois won the third quarter 24-19, before Nebraska responded with a decisive 25-14 edge in the fourth.

Husker Women Rally for Win Over Illini, into Big Ten Quarterfinals

Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team members Kahiwa Augustiro, of Ho’olehua, Hawaii, and Laynee Ohm, of Hyannis, are recognized with $1,500 Dual Excellence Scholarships. The presentation was made Saturday night at Venue304 in North Platte during the team’s annual banquet.

Dual Excellence Scholarships are awarded every year by the Wranglers booster committee. They are given to rodeo team athletes who excel in both the classroom and the arena. Selection is based upon GPA and overall points earned.

Also at the banquet, two $500 scholarships from the Phillipsburg, Kansas Rodeo were awarded.

This year the recipients are rodeo team members Clay Meyer, of Loomis, and Erin Osmotherly, of Hot Springs, S.D.<a></a>

Rodeo team member Laysha Cottrell, of Waianae, Hawaii, was also awarded $500 for being the top raffle ticket seller this year.

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 </figure>Jennifer FullerMPCCMid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team members Kahiwa Augustiro, of Ho’olehua, Hawaii, and Laynee Ohm, of Hyannis, are recognized with $1,500 Dual Excellence Scholarships. The presentation was made Saturday night at Venue304 in North Platte during the team’s annual banquet.Dual Excellence Scholarships are awarded every year by the Wranglers booster committee. They are given to rodeo team athletes who excel in both the classroom and the arena. Selection is based upon GPA and overall points earned.Also at the banquet, two $500 scholarships from the Phillipsburg, Kansas Rodeo were awarded.This year the recipients are rodeo team members Clay Meyer, of Loomis, and Erin Osmotherly, of Hot Springs, S.D.<a></a>Rodeo team member Laysha Cottrell, of Waianae, Hawaii, was also awarded $500 for being the top raffle ticket seller this year.

Hyannis native earns Dual Excellence Scholarship for MPCC Rodeo Team

GOLDEN, Colo. – Chadron State put up a valiant fight against Colorado School of Mines, but the top-seeded Orediggers held their nerve and pulled out a 79-74 victory over the Eagles in the quarterfinals of the RMAC Tournament. 

The Eagles came back from a 12-point halftime deficit to not only take the lead but hold it for large stretches of the second half, but the Orediggers took the lead back for good with 1:27 to go and made enough plays down the stretch to earn the win, as well as the right to host Friday and Saturday's tournament semifinals and finals. 

Jalen Thomas scored 19 points on 7 of 18 shooting to lead the Eagles, who had four players finish in double figures. Darrius Miles added 18 points and seven rebounds, Zy Wright had 14 points and Julio Phipps had 12. Wright and Thomas had three steals apiece. 

Jaylen Davis played a big role off the bench, playing a season-high 26 minutes and logging six points, four rebounds and two assists. Defensively, Davis took on the primary responsibility of guarding Mines's leading scorer Majok Deng, who finished with only seven points, less than half his season average. 

The Orediggers did get contributions from Cade Mankle, who had 22 points, and Markus Pastorcic-Straun, who had 13 points with most coming down the stretch. CSC outrebounded Mines 33-29 and outscored the Orediggers 38-28 in the paint. 

Chadron State ends its season 15-14 overall, sealing the program's second winning season in the last 10 years. With the loss in the quarterfinals, however, the Eagles have now lost 10 consecutive RMAC Tournament games, dating back to the 1992-93 season. 

The Eagles completely reversed their fortunes in the second half to get in position to win the game, as the first half was all Mines. The Orediggers shot a staggering 65.4 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from three-point range (10-for-16), building a 45-33 halftime cushion. 

Understandably, that shooting percentage was not sustainable for Mines in the second half, and Chadron State pounced to turn the tide, as the Eagles went on a 14-3 run in the first 3:48 of the second half. 

Jaylen Davis and Zy Wright hit back-to-back threes on CSC's first two possessions as CSC cut the dozen-point halftime deficit in half just 35 seconds into the second period. Darrius Miles had a 1-for-2 trip to the line followed by a dunk before a Julio Phipps three and Miles jumper cut the lead to just a point at 48-47 when Mines called timeout with 16:12 to play. 

Out of that timeout, Zy Wright splashed a three-pointer to give CSC its first lead of the game at 50-48. The lead would see-saw from there, changing hands six times in the next four minutes of play. 

With the score tied at 60-60, the Eagles got two free throws from Jalen Thomas before Julio Phipps poked the ball away, raced to the loose ball and threw down a one-handed slam at the other end to put CSC up by four. Two-and-a-half minutes later, Thomas hit a contested turn-around jumper to give the Eagles their largest lead of the night at 67-62. 

From there, Mines clawed back. The Orediggers tied the score 69-69 with a pair of free throws from Markus Pastorcic-Straun. Those would be the first of six straight Oredigger points by Pastorcic-Straun, the last of which gave Mines a 73-71 lead. 

Pastorcic-Straun hit another bucket to put the Orediggers up 77-73 with 39 seconds to go. Needing to press and hit difficult shots as time wound down, Chadron State missed their last five field goals of the contest. 

Chadron State finished the game 47.4 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three (6-21) and 70 percent from the line (14-20). Mines was 53.8 percent from the field, 48 percent from three (12-25) and just 55 percent from the line (11-20). The Orediggers finished 48 percent from deep despite shooting just 2 of 9 from distance in the second half. 

Colorado School of Mines advances to face Black Hills State in the tournament semifinals on Friday in Golden while the Eagles' season ends. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorGOLDEN, Colo. – Chadron State put up a valiant fight against Colorado School of Mines, but the top-seeded Orediggers held their nerve and pulled out a 79-74 victory over the Eagles in the quarterfinals of the RMAC Tournament. The Eagles came back from a 12-point halftime deficit to not only take the lead but hold it for large stretches of the second half, but the Orediggers took the lead back for good with 1:27 to go and made enough plays down the stretch to earn the win, as well as the right to host Friday and Saturday's tournament semifinals and finals. Jalen Thomas scored 19 points on 7 of 18 shooting to lead the Eagles, who had four players finish in double figures. Darrius Miles added 18 points and seven rebounds, Zy Wright had 14 points and Julio Phipps had 12. Wright and Thomas had three steals apiece. Jaylen Davis played a big role off the bench, playing a season-high 26 minutes and logging six points, four rebounds and two assists. Defensively, Davis took on the primary responsibility of guarding Mines's leading scorer Majok Deng, who finished with only seven points, less than half his season average. The Orediggers did get contributions from Cade Mankle, who had 22 points, and Markus Pastorcic-Straun, who had 13 points with most coming down the stretch. CSC outrebounded Mines 33-29 and outscored the Orediggers 38-28 in the paint. Chadron State ends its season 15-14 overall, sealing the program's second winning season in the last 10 years. With the loss in the quarterfinals, however, the Eagles have now lost 10 consecutive RMAC Tournament games, dating back to the 1992-93 season. The Eagles completely reversed their fortunes in the second half to get in position to win the game, as the first half was all Mines. The Orediggers shot a staggering 65.4 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from three-point range (10-for-16), building a 45-33 halftime cushion. Understandably, that shooting percentage was not sustainable for Mines in the second half, and Chadron State pounced to turn the tide, as the Eagles went on a 14-3 run in the first 3:48 of the second half. Jaylen Davis and Zy Wright hit back-to-back threes on CSC's first two possessions as CSC cut the dozen-point halftime deficit in half just 35 seconds into the second period. Darrius Miles had a 1-for-2 trip to the line followed by a dunk before a Julio Phipps three and Miles jumper cut the lead to just a point at 48-47 when Mines called timeout with 16:12 to play. Out of that timeout, Zy Wright splashed a three-pointer to give CSC its first lead of the game at 50-48. The lead would see-saw from there, changing hands six times in the next four minutes of play. With the score tied at 60-60, the Eagles got two free throws from Jalen Thomas before Julio Phipps poked the ball away, raced to the loose ball and threw down a one-handed slam at the other end to put CSC up by four. Two-and-a-half minutes later, Thomas hit a contested turn-around jumper to give the Eagles their largest lead of the night at 67-62. From there, Mines clawed back. The Orediggers tied the score 69-69 with a pair of free throws from Markus Pastorcic-Straun. Those would be the first of six straight Oredigger points by Pastorcic-Straun, the last of which gave Mines a 73-71 lead. Pastorcic-Straun hit another bucket to put the Orediggers up 77-73 with 39 seconds to go. Needing to press and hit difficult shots as time wound down, Chadron State missed their last five field goals of the contest. Chadron State finished the game 47.4 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from three (6-21) and 70 percent from the line (14-20). Mines was 53.8 percent from the field, 48 percent from three (12-25) and just 55 percent from the line (11-20). The Orediggers finished 48 percent from deep despite shooting just 2 of 9 from distance in the second half. Colorado School of Mines advances to face Black Hills State in the tournament semifinals on Friday in Golden while the Eagles' season ends.

🏀 CSC nearly pulls off 8-over-1 RMAC Tournament upset

Michael Baker - Alliance Activities/Athletic Director

Alliance High School competed in their first-ever HOSA-Future Health Professionals competition at Districts in Scottsbluff!

There were over 135 Panhandle HOSA members present.

Sivia Acosta placed 1st in her skill- "Nurse Assisting."

Michael Baker - Alliance Activities/Athletic DirectorHIGHLIGHTS LAST WEEK:Alliance High School competed in their first-ever HOSA-Future Health Professionals competition at Districts in Scottsbluff!There were over 135 Panhandle HOSA members present.Sivia Acosta placed 1st in her skill- "Nurse Assisting."Maci Cornish finished tied for 4th in the general online testing portion (with Breanna Meggison close behind).All 3 HOSA members will compete at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Omaha from March 9th-11th.Congratulations to our Skills USA welding fabrication team, Carson Thomas, Will Nollette, and Ashley Carr qualified for the State Conference.&nbsp;Sat 3-1 results Gering Speech InvitationalAlliance finished as runners up in the class A/B sweepstakesKaden Gasseling - 1st humorous prose, 4th entertainment honorsEmily McCune - 3rd extemporaneous&nbsp;finals, 4th informative finalsAlya Foster - 5th informative finalsChile&nbsp;Potmesil - 6th extemporaneous finalsRyleigh Mashburn - 4th entertainment finals, 6th persuasive finalsBrylee Rasmussen - 4th serious prose honors, 3rd informative honorsACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:M 3-3 1st day of spring sports practice (boys golf, girls tennis, and track &amp; field)T 3-4 second grade music concert - 7:00 pm in the PACW 3-5 FFA district CDE at Kimball&nbsp;F 3-7 last day of third quarter&nbsp;Sat 3-8 speech meet at Mitchell&nbsp;&nbsp;