Lincoln, Neb. — The 2024 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday, with 27 sports across venues in Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Raymond, and other locations.

Overall, the Cornhusker State Games attracted&nbsp;8,157&nbsp;participants in 70 sports compared to 8,127 in 2023. Shooting sports brought in the most participants with 633. Track and Field drew 617, while Volleyball hosted 507 athletes. Ice Hockey and Basketball followed with 458 each.&nbsp;

In Youth Golf, Anna Midyett from Bennington secured gold in Girls 11 and under stroke play and, alongside Perrey Hernon from Elkhorn, won the 9-11 division 2-person scramble. This followed her recent gold in the Girls 11-12 division at the Youth Golf State Championships from last weekend in Columbus, further highlighting her achievements as last year's CSG Youth Female Athlete of the Year.

In Cornhole, Jerry Hill and Greg Mazankowski, both from Kearney, took home gold medals in the competitive doubles and senior doubles categories.

Joseph Dustin from Lincoln secured the title of 5K Road Race champion with a finish time of 16:30. Hana Takahashi of Blair earned the title of overall female winner, crossing the line in 22:30.

Diego Serkel of Lincoln had a standout performance in Karate, winning gold in KATA adult brown belt, KUMITE men brown/red belt, and KATA adult brown/red belt. Maria Snyder, also from Lincoln, matched this success by taking gold in KATA adult black belt, KUMITE women black belt, and KATA adult black belt 3rd degree.&nbsp;

Powerlifting saw Marsha Busse from Lincoln dominate, winning four gold medals in women's raw master (40+), women's raw master (40+) - 100 kg, women's raw open - 100 kg, and women's raw master (40+) bench only. She also earned a bronze in women's raw open bench only (all). Busse was also the 2021 Senior Female Athlete of the Year.

In Racquetball, Roscoe (Ross) Halsey from Olathe, KS, claimed gold in men's A singles and men's doubles with partner Ron Bacon from Lincoln, who also secured a silver in men's A singles.

Alexander Atkinson from Council Bluffs, IA, excelled in the .22 Prone Shooting event, capturing gold medals in both the open sub junior and match sub junior categories.

In Adult Trap shooting, Aemal Khattak from Lincoln won gold in the 16-yard senior and HOA senior categories and took silver in the handicap senior division. Braeden Cooper from Waverly also had a notable performance, winning gold in the HOA open and handicap open events, and a bronze in ATA class B in Adult Trap. He also received a gold in the 12 gauge junior division (18U) in Adult Skeet.

Josalin Stock from Lincoln shined in Tennis, securing gold in the G16 singles, G16 doubles with Pearl Stempson (Lincoln), and women's open doubles with Stacia Jacobsen (Lincoln).

For a complete list of results, visit the CSG&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLjFQGhLLuFZLHe5tfTeps5YygDrhu-6GZY_f50RTIsi_dND6QMVpw_tjplsXmVYjb_QamdTWCKcMY2uVQ7l2Oy5HPauV8luiWCQcO8SR-HKh3rq3FCLrYlnvoXP_wMysIQGVpolptGq2&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">RESULTS</a>&nbsp;page.&nbsp;Those interested can still purchase CSG merchandise for a limited time&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLhHpTnnDYLgRlza7R3BcNJn5JNEvulErDXL5DQjZijgSE5QptRnfHqkki3_gZrISS5ZOs9_plFGZ_tH6kWWsDhmLAoYYXihsHvo40mdHF1-pYyj1iHJJwGQxGSmZ9kRZ3QM7s4gOi-GP5escHK7_5RXVCjWU6vZZL3kQkI1VMwSlER8rcXcBrZeHbctAWDRdjg0SguOMSMEYOFY8jl0emmKi2Rbh_7cXIKwW9YFmuyCAHOuiYBY8NzTko8vwUPvHVQiKi5XS-u6J9a2SSEprs3Nz0OVZtq15j8YEATZWzQSL&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp;Photos of most CSG events can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLr7JYKWTdiNX3fO4vgCTVt3XHifUkBWe8OB-r5dj5mAnHDxoYnKThA3aVNhO1-_UDGQUzflD788VIEqIf07MBgwQhzZ5GGLadG0aq83-djF9Yj78vX5j7C9K9-RL2gAJyg==&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLlMubcw9dAEenreFo97xwkzShlhOlXd4j_u1-ibMxw2eufM44ZTr42zXWQVIpLmVEWHjn6hyEA-2PKTizIvxrfDFzVaFFq1Bq3qqbLiIbqYBcA-lhH1bc-4=&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

Nebraska Sports CouncilLincoln, Neb. — The 2024 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday, with 27 sports across venues in Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Raymond, and other locations.Overall, the Cornhusker State Games attracted&nbsp;8,157&nbsp;participants in 70 sports compared to 8,127 in 2023. Shooting sports brought in the most participants with 633. Track and Field drew 617, while Volleyball hosted 507 athletes. Ice Hockey and Basketball followed with 458 each.&nbsp;In Youth Golf, Anna Midyett from Bennington secured gold in Girls 11 and under stroke play and, alongside Perrey Hernon from Elkhorn, won the 9-11 division 2-person scramble. This followed her recent gold in the Girls 11-12 division at the Youth Golf State Championships from last weekend in Columbus, further highlighting her achievements as last year's CSG Youth Female Athlete of the Year.In Cornhole, Jerry Hill and Greg Mazankowski, both from Kearney, took home gold medals in the competitive doubles and senior doubles categories.Joseph Dustin from Lincoln secured the title of 5K Road Race champion with a finish time of 16:30. Hana Takahashi of Blair earned the title of overall female winner, crossing the line in 22:30.Diego Serkel of Lincoln had a standout performance in Karate, winning gold in KATA adult brown belt, KUMITE men brown/red belt, and KATA adult brown/red belt. Maria Snyder, also from Lincoln, matched this success by taking gold in KATA adult black belt, KUMITE women black belt, and KATA adult black belt 3rd degree.&nbsp;Powerlifting saw Marsha Busse from Lincoln dominate, winning four gold medals in women's raw master (40+), women's raw master (40+) - 100 kg, women's raw open - 100 kg, and women's raw master (40+) bench only. She also earned a bronze in women's raw open bench only (all). Busse was also the 2021 Senior Female Athlete of the Year.In Racquetball, Roscoe (Ross) Halsey from Olathe, KS, claimed gold in men's A singles and men's doubles with partner Ron Bacon from Lincoln, who also secured a silver in men's A singles.Alexander Atkinson from Council Bluffs, IA, excelled in the .22 Prone Shooting event, capturing gold medals in both the open sub junior and match sub junior categories.In Adult Trap shooting, Aemal Khattak from Lincoln won gold in the 16-yard senior and HOA senior categories and took silver in the handicap senior division. Braeden Cooper from Waverly also had a notable performance, winning gold in the HOA open and handicap open events, and a bronze in ATA class B in Adult Trap. He also received a gold in the 12 gauge junior division (18U) in Adult Skeet.Josalin Stock from Lincoln shined in Tennis, securing gold in the G16 singles, G16 doubles with Pearl Stempson (Lincoln), and women's open doubles with Stacia Jacobsen (Lincoln).For a complete list of results, visit the CSG&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLjFQGhLLuFZLHe5tfTeps5YygDrhu-6GZY_f50RTIsi_dND6QMVpw_tjplsXmVYjb_QamdTWCKcMY2uVQ7l2Oy5HPauV8luiWCQcO8SR-HKh3rq3FCLrYlnvoXP_wMysIQGVpolptGq2&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">RESULTS</a>&nbsp;page.&nbsp;Those interested can still purchase CSG merchandise for a limited time&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLhHpTnnDYLgRlza7R3BcNJn5JNEvulErDXL5DQjZijgSE5QptRnfHqkki3_gZrISS5ZOs9_plFGZ_tH6kWWsDhmLAoYYXihsHvo40mdHF1-pYyj1iHJJwGQxGSmZ9kRZ3QM7s4gOi-GP5escHK7_5RXVCjWU6vZZL3kQkI1VMwSlER8rcXcBrZeHbctAWDRdjg0SguOMSMEYOFY8jl0emmKi2Rbh_7cXIKwW9YFmuyCAHOuiYBY8NzTko8vwUPvHVQiKi5XS-u6J9a2SSEprs3Nz0OVZtq15j8YEATZWzQSL&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp;Photos of most CSG events can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLr7JYKWTdiNX3fO4vgCTVt3XHifUkBWe8OB-r5dj5mAnHDxoYnKThA3aVNhO1-_UDGQUzflD788VIEqIf07MBgwQhzZ5GGLadG0aq83-djF9Yj78vX5j7C9K9-RL2gAJyg==&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">HERE</a>.The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qn0ZrYafFTGTZ0uC5v2zkbD6hsEvwUXYQyCmMZHRBAsHIR_OalToLlMubcw9dAEenreFo97xwkzShlhOlXd4j_u1-ibMxw2eufM44ZTr42zXWQVIpLmVEWHjn6hyEA-2PKTizIvxrfDFzVaFFq1Bq3qqbLiIbqYBcA-lhH1bc-4=&amp;c=R5MXqdb9_OM4uP8el4Ke7jbugmHVdoaNnuRRAbGSCs_FjXygrTV15w==&amp;ch=43munseePKU-Z8zB2EgS66TRn5Gnq42SSp6FU7Lz0-ZHaZfvRjEUqg==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

Final State Games Highlights and Statistic

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American Legion State Baseball bracket Class A

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FNBO Nationals Baseball: District Championship game - FNBO Nationals vs Grand Island Home Federal

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FNBO Nationals Baseball at Districts Day 2, FNBO Vs. Five Points Bank Hastings

Due to weather delays the game versus Five Points Bank Hastings has been postponed till tomorrow. First pitch will be at 1 pm Mountain time /&nbsp; 2 PM Central time live on FM 98.1 / AM 1410 with a video livestream at North Platte post.com

Due to weather delays the game versus Five Points Bank Hastings has been postponed till tomorrow. First pitch will be at 1 pm Mountain time /&nbsp; 2 PM Central time live on FM 98.1 / AM 1410 with a video livestream at North Platte post.com

FNBO Nationals Districts game vs Five Point Bank Hastings Moved to tomorrow

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Game time change - FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals at Districts Day 2, FNBO Vs. Five Points Bank Hastings

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals at Districts Day 1

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Men's gymnast Asher Cohen became Nebraska's 11th Academic All-American of the 2023-24 season, when he captured third-team honors on the Men's At-Large Team announced by the College Sports Communicators on Wednesday, July 17.

Cohen, a sophomore from Lakewood, Colo., claimed Nebraska's 18th men's gymnastics Academic All-America award and the first since Anton Stephenson earned first-team honors in 2019. Cohen brought home his Academic All-America award after posting a perfect 4.0 GPA as a biological sciences major while earning All-America honors with a sixth-place NCAA finish on still rings in 2024. He also competed on parallel bars for the Huskers at the NCAA Championships, helping Coach Chuck Chmelka's squad to a fourth-place team finish.

Cohen, who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2024, also played a key role in helping the Huskers capture their first Big Ten regular-season championship since joining the conference in 2011.

CSC Men's At-Large Academic All-Americans included gymnasts, wrestlers, golfers, skiers, ice hockey, lacrosse, volleyball and water polo players in 2023-24.

Cohen's CSC Academic All-America award was the eighth for the Huskers during the spring athletic season, pushing Nebraska's all-time total to 362. The 11 Academic All-America awards for the Huskers in 2023-24 marked their highest single-season total since 2010-11.

Nebraska All-Time Men's Gymnastics Academic All-Americans (18)

Nebraska 2023-24 CSC Academic All-Americans (11)

CSC Academic All-Americans, All-Time Division I Top Five

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMen's gymnast Asher Cohen became Nebraska's 11th Academic All-American of the 2023-24 season, when he captured third-team honors on the Men's At-Large Team announced by the College Sports Communicators on Wednesday, July 17.Cohen, a sophomore from Lakewood, Colo., claimed Nebraska's 18th men's gymnastics Academic All-America award and the first since Anton Stephenson earned first-team honors in 2019. Cohen brought home his Academic All-America award after posting a perfect 4.0 GPA as a biological sciences major while earning All-America honors with a sixth-place NCAA finish on still rings in 2024. He also competed on parallel bars for the Huskers at the NCAA Championships, helping Coach Chuck Chmelka's squad to a fourth-place team finish.Cohen, who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and a spot on the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2024, also played a key role in helping the Huskers capture their first Big Ten regular-season championship since joining the conference in 2011.CSC Men's At-Large Academic All-Americans included gymnasts, wrestlers, golfers, skiers, ice hockey, lacrosse, volleyball and water polo players in 2023-24.Cohen's CSC Academic All-America award was the eighth for the Huskers during the spring athletic season, pushing Nebraska's all-time total to 362. The 11 Academic All-America awards for the Huskers in 2023-24 marked their highest single-season total since 2010-11.Nebraska All-Time Men's Gymnastics Academic All-Americans (18)<ul>
 <li>Asher Cohen, Third Team (2024)</li><li>Anton Stephenson, First Team (2019)</li><li>Ethan Lottman, Second Team (2015)</li><li>Stephen Tetrault, First Team (2008)</li><li>Stephen Tetrault, Third Team (2007)</li><li>Ryan Sneed, Second Team (2003)</li><li>Marshall Nelson, Second Team (2000)</li><li>Jim Koziol, Third Team (1999)</li><li>Ted Harris, Second Team (1997)</li><li>Jason Christie, Third Team (1996)</li><li>Rick Kieffer, First Team (1995)</li><li>Sumner Darling, First Team (1994)</li><li>Sumner Darling, First Team (1993)</li><li>Sumner Darling, Third Team (1992)</li><li>Mark Warburton, 1st Team (1990)</li><li>Patrick Kirksey, Third Team (1990)</li><li>Tom Schlesinger, First Team (1988)</li><li>Tom Schlesinger, Honorable Mention (1986)</li>
 </ul>Nebraska 2023-24 CSC Academic All-Americans (11)<ul>
 <li>Eleanor Dale, Soccer, First Team</li><li>Sarah Weber, Soccer, Second Team</li><li>Lexi Rodriguez, Volleyball, First Team</li><li>Billie Andrews, Softball, Second Team</li><li>Brett Sears, Baseball, Second Team</li><li>Axelina Johansson, Women's Track &amp; Field/Cross Country, First Team</li><li>Emanuela Casadei, Women's Track &amp; Field/Cross Country, Third Team</li><li>Till Steinforth, Men's Track &amp; Field/Cross Country, First Team</li><li>Tyus Wilson, Men's Track &amp; Field/Cross Country, First Team</li><li>Micaylon Moore, Men's Track &amp; Field/Cross Country, Second Team</li><li>Asher Cohen, Men's At-Large, Third Team</li>
 </ul>CSC Academic All-Americans, All-Time Division I Top Five<ol>
 <li>Stanford - 373</li><li>&nbsp;Nebraska - 362</li><li>&nbsp;Notre Dame - 278</li><li>&nbsp;Alabama - 230</li><li>&nbsp;Penn State - 229</li>
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Cohen claims Academic All-America Award

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Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Redshirt sophomore heavyweight&nbsp;Crew Howard&nbsp;has earned second-team&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://academicallamerica.com/news/2024/7/16/2023-24-academic-all-america-mens-at-large-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-naia-and-college-divisions.aspx">Academic All-American honors as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC)</a>.&nbsp;

The NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA At-Large Academic All-American teams were released today. The “At-Large” category includes a variety of sports including wrestling, lacrosse, men’s volleyball, skiing, and water polo.

To earn this honor, a student-athlete must first qualify for the Academic All-District team. That includes a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and, for wrestling, to have competed in 70% of a team’s scored events. Next, each school is limited to six At-Large nominees per gender with top candidates forwarded to the national committee where CSC member vote on the makeup of the Academic All-American squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Howard (Creston, Ia.) was one of Division II’s top heavyweights in 2023-24, going 29-4 and finishing third at the NCAA Championships in March. Nationally ranked throughout the season, he recorded eight falls, four tech falls and five majors en route to also winning a region title and earning second-team All-MIAA honors.&nbsp;Off the mat, Howard maintains a 4.00 GPA in Business Administration and was the MIAA “A Game” winner for having the highest GPA/most credit hours this past season among league wrestlers. He also was a National Wrestling Coaches Assoc. (NWCA) Scholar All-American.

He is the fifth&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;wrestling CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-American, following current head coach Dalton Jensen (2012), Mark Fiala (2014), Matt Malcom (2019) and Josh Portillo (2019).

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Redshirt sophomore heavyweight&nbsp;Crew Howard&nbsp;has earned second-team&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://academicallamerica.com/news/2024/7/16/2023-24-academic-all-america-mens-at-large-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-naia-and-college-divisions.aspx">Academic All-American honors as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC)</a>.&nbsp;The NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA At-Large Academic All-American teams were released today. The “At-Large” category includes a variety of sports including wrestling, lacrosse, men’s volleyball, skiing, and water polo.To earn this honor, a student-athlete must first qualify for the Academic All-District team. That includes a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and, for wrestling, to have competed in 70% of a team’s scored events. Next, each school is limited to six At-Large nominees per gender with top candidates forwarded to the national committee where CSC member vote on the makeup of the Academic All-American squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;Howard (Creston, Ia.) was one of Division II’s top heavyweights in 2023-24, going 29-4 and finishing third at the NCAA Championships in March. Nationally ranked throughout the season, he recorded eight falls, four tech falls and five majors en route to also winning a region title and earning second-team All-MIAA honors.&nbsp;Off the mat, Howard maintains a 4.00 GPA in Business Administration and was the MIAA “A Game” winner for having the highest GPA/most credit hours this past season among league wrestlers. He also was a National Wrestling Coaches Assoc. (NWCA) Scholar All-American.He is the fifth&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;wrestling CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-American, following current head coach Dalton Jensen (2012), Mark Fiala (2014), Matt Malcom (2019) and Josh Portillo (2019).

Loper earns second-team Academic All-American honors

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The Nebraska women’s tennis team continues to build its roster with the addition of sophomore transfers Yuzu Miyoshi and Tiziana Rossini for the 2024-25 season.

Miyoshi competed at No. 1 singles and doubles as a freshman at Sophia University in Japan and was named the 2022 player of the year. From Kawasaki, Kagawa, Japan, Miyoshi joins the Big Red with three years of eligibility remaining. Prior to college, she competed in the Kanto Junior Tennis Championship and was named Japan Junior Tennis Tour Champions - Champion.

“I’m super excited to add Yuzu to our Husker family,” Head Coach German Dalmagro said. “She’s very talented and eager to get to work. Her best tennis is ahead of her, and we are very fortunate she chose us to help her with her development. She will be a great college player. She’s very motivated and works hard, and she’s an even better person. I know she will make our team better on and off the court. Looking forward to having her here this fall.”

“The coaches and the teammates are a great fit for me, and Nebraska has the best tennis facilities,” Miyoshi said. “I believe Nebraska would be the best environment where I can improve my tennis.”

Rossini joins the Huskers after a decorated freshman season at VCU. Named Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year, the Argentinian also tallied a 14-4 singles record.&nbsp;

“I’m super excited to add Tizi to our Husker family,” Dalmagro said. “I have known her for a couple years now, and I know she will make an impact right away. She’s had a great freshman year, and I know she will continue to raise her level once she gets to Nebraska. She’s a great competitor and plays with a lot of passion. Looking forward to seeing that passion while competing with her teammates. We are fortunate she chose Nebraska to continue her education and her tennis.”

Rossini has reached WTA rankings as high as 1003 in singles, as well as 874 in doubles. She also achieved an Argentina National Ranking of No. 2 and earned various titles including Argentina National Champion, W15 doubles champion and W15 singles semifinalist.

“I chose Nebraska because I think it’s exactly what I was looking for,” Rossini said. “An ambitious team, hungry for more and a place where I can grow as a person, student and player.”

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;The Nebraska women’s tennis team continues to build its roster with the addition of sophomore transfers Yuzu Miyoshi and Tiziana Rossini for the 2024-25 season.Miyoshi competed at No. 1 singles and doubles as a freshman at Sophia University in Japan and was named the 2022 player of the year. From Kawasaki, Kagawa, Japan, Miyoshi joins the Big Red with three years of eligibility remaining. Prior to college, she competed in the Kanto Junior Tennis Championship and was named Japan Junior Tennis Tour Champions - Champion.“I’m super excited to add Yuzu to our Husker family,” Head Coach German Dalmagro said. “She’s very talented and eager to get to work. Her best tennis is ahead of her, and we are very fortunate she chose us to help her with her development. She will be a great college player. She’s very motivated and works hard, and she’s an even better person. I know she will make our team better on and off the court. Looking forward to having her here this fall.”“The coaches and the teammates are a great fit for me, and Nebraska has the best tennis facilities,” Miyoshi said. “I believe Nebraska would be the best environment where I can improve my tennis.”Rossini joins the Huskers after a decorated freshman season at VCU. Named Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year, the Argentinian also tallied a 14-4 singles record.&nbsp;“I’m super excited to add Tizi to our Husker family,” Dalmagro said. “I have known her for a couple years now, and I know she will make an impact right away. She’s had a great freshman year, and I know she will continue to raise her level once she gets to Nebraska. She’s a great competitor and plays with a lot of passion. Looking forward to seeing that passion while competing with her teammates. We are fortunate she chose Nebraska to continue her education and her tennis.”Rossini has reached WTA rankings as high as 1003 in singles, as well as 874 in doubles. She also achieved an Argentina National Ranking of No. 2 and earned various titles including Argentina National Champion, W15 doubles champion and W15 singles semifinalist.“I chose Nebraska because I think it’s exactly what I was looking for,” Rossini said. “An ambitious team, hungry for more and a place where I can grow as a person, student and player.”

Huskers add Transfers Yuzu Miyoshi, Tiziana Rossini

Lincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities.

A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes &amp; Games where 17 year-old bowler Brennan Heck rolled a 300 game followed by a 298.&nbsp;His 779 series powered his team to a gold medal in adult-youth doubles. Heck, a senior-to-be at Papillion La Vista South High School, is the reigning Nebraska state high school individual champion.

Weeping Water Gun club played host to five-time Olympian John McNally and 23 other competitors in CSG Pistol Shooting Saturday. McNally, 68, who currently resides in Dallas, masterfully showcased his skills, winning gold medals in&nbsp;Standard Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, and his specialty, Olympic Rapidfire Pistol.&nbsp;McNally’s Olympic run ran from 1984 (Los Angeles) to 2000 (Sidney). His highest finish was 5th in 1992 (Atlanta).

Several youth swimmers amassed high medal counts in the CSG Swimming competition at the Dillon Family Aquatics Center inside the Fremont Family YMCA.&nbsp;Ten year-olds Elise Schnee of Lincoln and James Reed of Omaha each won eight gold medals. Reed also collected two silvers. Cady Spence, 12, of Omaha won seven gold medals, to go with one silver and one bronze.&nbsp;&nbsp;With 313 swimmers, including 250 youths and 63 masters, this was the CSG’s largest swim meet in 10 years.

Mitzi Filips and Scott Stopak took the coed gold medal in Adventure Race, which was held in Grand Island for the first time.&nbsp;The Omaha duo were also the overall winners, finding 39 checkpoints in 3:53:35. Former Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister and current Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin, long-time Adventure Race teammates, found 33 checkpoints in just over four hours, good enough for the male two-person bronze medal.

Pickleball, held at Woods Tennis Center, attracted a record 398 players, including Micah Ward from Lawrence, KS, who took the gold medal in men’s 4.5/5.0 singles and teamed up with Hunter Nelson, Lincoln, to win another gold in the top men’s doubles division.&nbsp;Not to be outdone, Laurel Derry of Blair also won two golds, one in women’s 4.0 with Shawn Hamilton from South Bend, and one in mixed doubles 4.5/5.0 with Mattew Reinig of Omaha. Meredith Starr of Omaha took the gold in the top women’s singles division.

Anthony McDill, 30, of Omaha, was the overall champion of the CSG Triathlon, with a time of 55:34. Samantha Scheffler, 42, of Hancock, IA, the top female overall, came in at 1:10:55. The Triathlon, which took place at Mallard Landing in Valley, attracted 173 participants, its largest turnout since 2019.

The second and final weekend of the Games features competition in 27 sports, beginning Friday with Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball.&nbsp;Several events remain open for registration at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu1qTPqDH1udT-tLGLS4SEkSACCFLszVa9rF7hbbRqS-dDlbAypswOGiG9VkZ187TH9Eaml2U5WF2o1ybYFNdxtML--LtYupFf6mbFHhbSN99a6DprHV3Nds=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">CornhuskerStateGames.com</a>.&nbsp;Complete results, and the composite schedule of events for the final weekend, can be found at the same site under the Sports Info tab.

The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu_NFvd_506TKrCsQ5SHFUKppq8Ckem2sZLRS3LP-BsL2kJnsvVajDgwolfPEWPCFJ9Q-WPZVvjDAmbbzw3ulfIG256q12oMvCFHzXMA7PYe9TKfNmVe2yU4=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

Nebraska Sports CouncilLincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities.A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes &amp; Games where 17 year-old bowler Brennan Heck rolled a 300 game followed by a 298.&nbsp;His 779 series powered his team to a gold medal in adult-youth doubles. Heck, a senior-to-be at Papillion La Vista South High School, is the reigning Nebraska state high school individual champion.Weeping Water Gun club played host to five-time Olympian John McNally and 23 other competitors in CSG Pistol Shooting Saturday. McNally, 68, who currently resides in Dallas, masterfully showcased his skills, winning gold medals in&nbsp;Standard Pistol, Centerfire Pistol, and his specialty, Olympic Rapidfire Pistol.&nbsp;McNally’s Olympic run ran from 1984 (Los Angeles) to 2000 (Sidney). His highest finish was 5th in 1992 (Atlanta).Several youth swimmers amassed high medal counts in the CSG Swimming competition at the Dillon Family Aquatics Center inside the Fremont Family YMCA.&nbsp;Ten year-olds Elise Schnee of Lincoln and James Reed of Omaha each won eight gold medals. Reed also collected two silvers. Cady Spence, 12, of Omaha won seven gold medals, to go with one silver and one bronze.&nbsp;&nbsp;With 313 swimmers, including 250 youths and 63 masters, this was the CSG’s largest swim meet in 10 years.Mitzi Filips and Scott Stopak took the coed gold medal in Adventure Race, which was held in Grand Island for the first time.&nbsp;The Omaha duo were also the overall winners, finding 39 checkpoints in 3:53:35. Former Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister and current Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin, long-time Adventure Race teammates, found 33 checkpoints in just over four hours, good enough for the male two-person bronze medal.Pickleball, held at Woods Tennis Center, attracted a record 398 players, including Micah Ward from Lawrence, KS, who took the gold medal in men’s 4.5/5.0 singles and teamed up with Hunter Nelson, Lincoln, to win another gold in the top men’s doubles division.&nbsp;Not to be outdone, Laurel Derry of Blair also won two golds, one in women’s 4.0 with Shawn Hamilton from South Bend, and one in mixed doubles 4.5/5.0 with Mattew Reinig of Omaha. Meredith Starr of Omaha took the gold in the top women’s singles division.Anthony McDill, 30, of Omaha, was the overall champion of the CSG Triathlon, with a time of 55:34. Samantha Scheffler, 42, of Hancock, IA, the top female overall, came in at 1:10:55. The Triathlon, which took place at Mallard Landing in Valley, attracted 173 participants, its largest turnout since 2019.The second and final weekend of the Games features competition in 27 sports, beginning Friday with Golf, Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball.&nbsp;Several events remain open for registration at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu1qTPqDH1udT-tLGLS4SEkSACCFLszVa9rF7hbbRqS-dDlbAypswOGiG9VkZ187TH9Eaml2U5WF2o1ybYFNdxtML--LtYupFf6mbFHhbSN99a6DprHV3Nds=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">CornhuskerStateGames.com</a>.&nbsp;Complete results, and the composite schedule of events for the final weekend, can be found at the same site under the Sports Info tab.The Cornhusker State Games is conducted by the Nebraska Sports Council.&nbsp;Platinum partners include the Nebraska Medical Association, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Nebraska Orthopaedic Center and Farmers Mutual of Nebraska.&nbsp;Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://b8oyr9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0015v6czlTZCavyPaRB5m56NQblJRx8fwgMDa8nqPnPfg1_j8lpyYyJu_NFvd_506TKrCsQ5SHFUKppq8Ckem2sZLRS3LP-BsL2kJnsvVajDgwolfPEWPCFJ9Q-WPZVvjDAmbbzw3ulfIG256q12oMvCFHzXMA7PYe9TKfNmVe2yU4=&amp;c=c_-qwaSZSSuAFZwVf88WyLebLVa-P2A7EI3u2WQwNM9ki-JU_pBQOg==&amp;ch=smZw__9ewTS0mOp40j87VAlaycikRD0SnJR6cnwXBwU9SZAdYI83dQ==" target="_blank">NebraskaSportsCouncil.com</a>.

State Games Opening Weekend Highlights

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Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft.

Sears becomes the fifth Husker pitcher under head coach Will Bolt to be drafted in the first 10 rounds, joining Spencer Schwellenbach (2nd, 2021), Cade Povich (3rd, 2021), Emmett Olson (4th, 2023) and Jace Kaminska (10th, 2023).

The senior is the sixth Husker to be selected by the Braves in the draft after earning unanimous Second-Team All-American recognition from D1Baseball, Baseball America, ABCA/Rawlings, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game last month.

The Westphalia, Iowa, native was named a second-team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators earlier this month, becoming the first NU baseball player to be an Academic All-American since 2016, and the first Husker to be an All-American and Academic All-American in the same season since Aaron Marsden in 2003.

Prior to the All-American accolades, Sears was a first-team all-region honoree and named District 6 Player of the Year.

A semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and National Pitcher of the Year, Sears was the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Year and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection while posting a 9-1 record with a 2.16 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 104 innings.

Sears ranked among the national leaders throughout the season, finishing the year ranked fourth with a 0.88 WHIP, fifth in ERA (2.16), 19th in strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.32), 20th in hits allowed/9 inn. (6.23) and 24th in walks allowed/9 inn. (1.64).

After Nebraska’s win against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, the senior became the first NU pitcher since at least 1999 to reach a 9-0 record on the mound.

Story by NU Athletic Communications&nbsp;Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft.Sears becomes the fifth Husker pitcher under head coach Will Bolt to be drafted in the first 10 rounds, joining Spencer Schwellenbach (2nd, 2021), Cade Povich (3rd, 2021), Emmett Olson (4th, 2023) and Jace Kaminska (10th, 2023).The senior is the sixth Husker to be selected by the Braves in the draft after earning unanimous Second-Team All-American recognition from D1Baseball, Baseball America, ABCA/Rawlings, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game last month.The Westphalia, Iowa, native was named a second-team Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators earlier this month, becoming the first NU baseball player to be an Academic All-American since 2016, and the first Husker to be an All-American and Academic All-American in the same season since Aaron Marsden in 2003.Prior to the All-American accolades, Sears was a first-team all-region honoree and named District 6 Player of the Year.A semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy and National Pitcher of the Year, Sears was the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Year and a First-Team All-Big Ten selection while posting a 9-1 record with a 2.16 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 104 innings.Sears ranked among the national leaders throughout the season, finishing the year ranked fourth with a 0.88 WHIP, fifth in ERA (2.16), 19th in strikeout-to-walk ratio (5.32), 20th in hits allowed/9 inn. (6.23) and 24th in walks allowed/9 inn. (1.64).After Nebraska’s win against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, the senior became the first NU pitcher since at least 1999 to reach a 9-0 record on the mound.

Sears taken in Seventh Round of MLB Draft by Atlanta Braves

Nebraska Swimming and Diving Head Coach Pablo Morales and Head Diving Coach Landon Marzullo announced the addition of Wyoming transfer Nettie Knapton to the 2024-25 roster on July 15.

In her sophomore season with the Cowgirls, Knapton posted a fifth-place finish on the platform at the 2024 Mountain West Championships with a score of 255.90. She added a ninth-place conference finish on the one-meter (267.85) and a 20th-place finish on the three-meter (211.00).

The junior from Omaha, Neb. will be returning to her home state and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Knapton swam at Marian High School and was a top-five finisher at the 2022 Nebraska High School State Championships. With Nebraska Diving Club, she earned a 17th-place finish on the platform at nationals her freshman season.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska Swimming and Diving Head Coach Pablo Morales and Head Diving Coach Landon Marzullo announced the addition of Wyoming transfer Nettie Knapton to the 2024-25 roster on July 15.In her sophomore season with the Cowgirls, Knapton posted a fifth-place finish on the platform at the 2024 Mountain West Championships with a score of 255.90. She added a ninth-place conference finish on the one-meter (267.85) and a 20th-place finish on the three-meter (211.00).The junior from Omaha, Neb. will be returning to her home state and will have two years of eligibility remaining.Knapton swam at Marian High School and was a top-five finisher at the 2022 Nebraska High School State Championships. With Nebraska Diving Club, she earned a 17th-place finish on the platform at nationals her freshman season.

Knapton announced as Diving Addition

Nebraska junior catcher Josh Caron was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. Caron, who became the seventh fourth-round selection in NU history, was the No. 121 pick overall in the draft, which is being held in Fort Worth, Texas.

With the fourth-round selection, Caron becomes the highest overall selection of a Husker catcher since 1985, when Bill McGuire was chosen No. 27 overall by the Seattle Mariners.

Caron, a product of Sun Prairie, Wis., is the 10th Husker to be selected by the Seattle Mariners in the draft. The NU junior was a Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award semifinalist and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Big Ten Tournament.

The junior was one of two catchers nationally to hit at least .300 at the plate with 15-plus homers and 65 runs driven in this season after hitting .308 with 15 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs, 65 RBI and 46 runs for the Huskers in 2024.

Caron launched six home runs across the Big Ten Tournament, which passed Purdue’s Dan Black (5) in 2008 for the most home runs in a single Big Ten Tournament. Caron’s 28 total bases also set a new tournament record, surpassing Ohio State’s Steve Carvati’s 26 total bases in 2005.

Excluding the shortened draft in 2020 due to COVID-19, Nebraska has had at least one draft selection in 30 of the last 31 drafts since 1992.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska junior catcher Josh Caron was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. Caron, who became the seventh fourth-round selection in NU history, was the No. 121 pick overall in the draft, which is being held in Fort Worth, Texas.With the fourth-round selection, Caron becomes the highest overall selection of a Husker catcher since 1985, when Bill McGuire was chosen No. 27 overall by the Seattle Mariners.Caron, a product of Sun Prairie, Wis., is the 10th Husker to be selected by the Seattle Mariners in the draft. The NU junior was a Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award semifinalist and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Big Ten Tournament.The junior was one of two catchers nationally to hit at least .300 at the plate with 15-plus homers and 65 runs driven in this season after hitting .308 with 15 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs, 65 RBI and 46 runs for the Huskers in 2024.Caron launched six home runs across the Big Ten Tournament, which passed Purdue’s Dan Black (5) in 2008 for the most home runs in a single Big Ten Tournament. Caron’s 28 total bases also set a new tournament record, surpassing Ohio State’s Steve Carvati’s 26 total bases in 2005.Excluding the shortened draft in 2020 due to COVID-19, Nebraska has had at least one draft selection in 30 of the last 31 drafts since 1992.

Caron selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners

Max Buettenback and Case Sanderson have been chosen to represent the Great Plains Division in the Northwoods League All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23 at ISG Field in Mankato, Minn., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Buettenback is among the league leaders in the Northwoods League this summer, ranking in the top 10 of six offensive categories. In 30 games with the Willmar Stingers, Buettenback is the league leader with a .442 batting average while ranking second in the league in on-base percentage (.565), slugging percentage (.699) and OPS (1.264).

The Lincoln, Neb., native is tied for fourth with four homers and sits seventh with 38 RBI while recording eight doubles and scoring 29 runs this summer.

Sanderson is hitting .363 at the plate with six doubles and three home runs in 21 games with the La Crosse Loggers. The Nevada, Mo., native has accounted for 50 runs in the 21-game span, tallying 24 RBI and scoring 26 times.

Sanderson has posted nine multi-hit games and has accounted for four-plus runs in seven of the 21 games this summer with the Loggers.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsMax Buettenback and Case Sanderson have been chosen to represent the Great Plains Division in the Northwoods League All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23 at ISG Field in Mankato, Minn., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.Buettenback is among the league leaders in the Northwoods League this summer, ranking in the top 10 of six offensive categories. In 30 games with the Willmar Stingers, Buettenback is the league leader with a .442 batting average while ranking second in the league in on-base percentage (.565), slugging percentage (.699) and OPS (1.264).The Lincoln, Neb., native is tied for fourth with four homers and sits seventh with 38 RBI while recording eight doubles and scoring 29 runs this summer.Sanderson is hitting .363 at the plate with six doubles and three home runs in 21 games with the La Crosse Loggers. The Nevada, Mo., native has accounted for 50 runs in the 21-game span, tallying 24 RBI and scoring 26 times.Sanderson has posted nine multi-hit games and has accounted for four-plus runs in seven of the 21 games this summer with the Loggers.

Buettenback, Sanderson selected to Northwoods League All-Star Game

Six Husker swimmers competed at the Speedo Summer Sectionals this week in Columbia, Mo., combining for seven titles and a school record.

Gena Jorgenson won four events and broke her seventh school record with a 2:14.39 in the 200m backstroke. The rising junior from Aberdeen, S.D. became the first Husker swimmer to be named a First-Team All-American with her eighth-place finish in the 1650 freestyle at the NCAA Championships this season. Jorgenson added wins in the 200m freestyle (2:03.66), 400m IM (4:54.38) and 400m freestyle (4:18.29), while also pitching in a fifth-place finish in the 200m IM (32.65). Giulia Marchi finished close behind Jorgenson in the 200m freestyle and 400m freestyle, taking second (2:04.00) and fourth (4:26.71).

Maia Hall and JoJo Randby each contributed a victory in the breaststroke, with Hall taking the 200m breaststroke in 2:33.15 and Randby winning the 100m breaststroke in 1:09.40. Randby, a rising senior from Omaha, Neb., took runner-up honors in the 200m breaststroke (2:34.13), finished third in the 50m breaststroke (32.17) and fourth in the 50m freestyle (26.79). From Whitby, England, Hall placed second in the 200m IM (2:19.94), third in the 100m breaststroke (1:11.07) and fifth in both the 50m breaststroke (32.65) and the 400m IM (5:05.78). Sydney McCracken added top finishes in the breaststroke and individual medley, placing fourth in the 200m breaststroke (2:38.20) and 200m IM (2:21.07) and sixth in the 100m breaststroke (1:12.17).

Caterina Bisiacchi cruised to a 200m butterfly win, clocking a 2:17.39. &gt;From Trieste, Italy, she also finished second in the 800m freestyle (9:03.80), 400m freestyle (4:21.66) and 1500m freestyle (17:18.39).

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsSix Husker swimmers competed at the Speedo Summer Sectionals this week in Columbia, Mo., combining for seven titles and a school record.Gena Jorgenson won four events and broke her seventh school record with a 2:14.39 in the 200m backstroke. The rising junior from Aberdeen, S.D. became the first Husker swimmer to be named a First-Team All-American with her eighth-place finish in the 1650 freestyle at the NCAA Championships this season. Jorgenson added wins in the 200m freestyle (2:03.66), 400m IM (4:54.38) and 400m freestyle (4:18.29), while also pitching in a fifth-place finish in the 200m IM (32.65). Giulia Marchi finished close behind Jorgenson in the 200m freestyle and 400m freestyle, taking second (2:04.00) and fourth (4:26.71).Maia Hall and JoJo Randby each contributed a victory in the breaststroke, with Hall taking the 200m breaststroke in 2:33.15 and Randby winning the 100m breaststroke in 1:09.40. Randby, a rising senior from Omaha, Neb., took runner-up honors in the 200m breaststroke (2:34.13), finished third in the 50m breaststroke (32.17) and fourth in the 50m freestyle (26.79). From Whitby, England, Hall placed second in the 200m IM (2:19.94), third in the 100m breaststroke (1:11.07) and fifth in both the 50m breaststroke (32.65) and the 400m IM (5:05.78). Sydney McCracken added top finishes in the breaststroke and individual medley, placing fourth in the 200m breaststroke (2:38.20) and 200m IM (2:21.07) and sixth in the 100m breaststroke (1:12.17).Caterina Bisiacchi cruised to a 200m butterfly win, clocking a 2:17.39. &gt;From Trieste, Italy, she also finished second in the 800m freestyle (9:03.80), 400m freestyle (4:21.66) and 1500m freestyle (17:18.39).

Huskers take seven titles at Speedo Summer Sectionals

FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals at Kearney Tournament Day 3

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FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals at Kearney Tournament Day 2

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FNBO Nationals Baseball: FNBO Nationals Vs. Lincoln North Star

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Sophomore javelin thrower&nbsp;Rylan Basart&nbsp;has earned third-team&nbsp;<a href="https://academicallamerica.com/news/2024/7/9/2023-24-academic-all-america-mens-track-field-cross-country-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-and-naia-divisions.aspx">Academic All-American honors as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).</a>

The NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA cross country/track &amp; field Academic All-American teams were released today. To earn this honor, a student-athlete must first qualify for the Academic All-District team. That includes a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and, for track, to rank in their region’s top 50 in any event during the indoor or outdoor season. Next, each school is limited to five nominees per gender with top candidates forwarded to the national committee where CSC member vote on the makeup of the Academic All-American squad.

Basart (Stockton, Kan.) was one of D2’s top jav throwers this spring, finishing eighth at the NCAA Championships in May and having the fifth best throw (233-11) during the regular season. He was the MIAA runner up and broke the previous school-record (212-0) five different times throughout the spring. The old UNK record was set by his uncle, Darren Grauerholz, back in 1992.

Off the track, Basart maintains a 3.95 GPA in Physics and was a kicker on the Loper football team the past two falls. He is just the sixth Loper men’s cross country/track &amp; field CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-American, following Todd Fuelberth (1996), Tanner Fruit (2013), Kevin Carder (2014), and Dillon Schrodt (2014 &amp; 2015).

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Sophomore javelin thrower&nbsp;Rylan Basart&nbsp;has earned third-team&nbsp;<a href="https://academicallamerica.com/news/2024/7/9/2023-24-academic-all-america-mens-track-field-cross-country-teams-announced-for-all-ncaa-and-naia-divisions.aspx">Academic All-American honors as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC).</a>The NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA cross country/track &amp; field Academic All-American teams were released today. To earn this honor, a student-athlete must first qualify for the Academic All-District team. That includes a 3.50 cumulative grade point average and, for track, to rank in their region’s top 50 in any event during the indoor or outdoor season. Next, each school is limited to five nominees per gender with top candidates forwarded to the national committee where CSC member vote on the makeup of the Academic All-American squad.Basart (Stockton, Kan.) was one of D2’s top jav throwers this spring, finishing eighth at the NCAA Championships in May and having the fifth best throw (233-11) during the regular season. He was the MIAA runner up and broke the previous school-record (212-0) five different times throughout the spring. The old UNK record was set by his uncle, Darren Grauerholz, back in 1992.Off the track, Basart maintains a 3.95 GPA in Physics and was a kicker on the Loper football team the past two falls. He is just the sixth Loper men’s cross country/track &amp; field CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-American, following Todd Fuelberth (1996), Tanner Fruit (2013), Kevin Carder (2014), and Dillon Schrodt (2014 &amp; 2015).

First Loper in nine years earns Academic All-American honors

Former Army West Point assistant coach Richard Clark has been named head coach of the University of Nebraska rifle program, Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Wednesday.

Clark, who helped Kentucky to a pair of NCAA team titles during his collegiate career, joins the Husker program after spending the 2023-24 season at Army West Point. The Cadets finished 14th in the final CRCA Rankings, while Anusha Pakkam captured All-Great American Rifle Conference honors and was Army's Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipient.&nbsp; In addition, Chris Jennings placed third in both smallbore and air rifle at the 2023 USA Shooting Junior Olympics, becoming the first Army shooter to make the finals at the event since 2019.

“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to coach at the University of Nebraska!” Clark said. “The University provides unmatched resources on the range, in the classroom and professional development, making it a one-of-a-kind experience for our student-athletes. I plan to build a championship winning culture that enables our athletes to reach their full potential on the range while building the necessary skills for a successful career upon graduation. Nebraska is like no other, I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in the next few years.”

“Richard brings a strong background in competitive shooting as well as collegiate coaching experience,” Dannen said. “He was a part of two NCAA Championships while at Kentucky and understands what it takes to compete for championships at an elite level. Richard is poised to build on the success that Nebraska rifle has enjoyed in recent seasons.”

A member of the USA Shooting Development Team, Clark most recently represented Team USA at the 2023 ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. He was also the 2022 NRA National 3-Position Champion, while setting two national records in the process and was a 2022 Pershing Team Member, representing the highest-scoring American and highest scoring competitor in the annual match between the United States and Great Britain.&nbsp; Clark also won the 2022 Lones Wigger Iron Man Trophy, which recognizes the champion of the 14-day NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championship with over 100 competitors.

Clark, a native of Jackson, Mich., enjoyed a distinguished college career shooting at the University of Kentucky. He was a three-time All-American during his career, helping Kentucky to NCAA titles in 2021 and 2022. As a senior, he earned CRCA All-America honors in all three disciplines, earning second-team honors in both air rifle and smallbore while being a third-team honoree in aggregate.&nbsp; He averaged 585.538 in smallbore and 597.077 in air rifle for an aggregate average of 1179.615, while posting career highs in both smallbore (592) and air rifle (598).&nbsp; During his junior year, he earned honorable-mention All GARC honors while his scores of 585 (smallbore) and 594 (air rifle) helped Kentucky to an NCAA title.&nbsp; Clark was a five-year contributor for the Wildcats, earning honorable-mention All-America honors in 2020.

Clark graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in coaching from Kentucky in 2022 before completing a master’s in business administration in 2023.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFormer Army West Point assistant coach Richard Clark has been named head coach of the University of Nebraska rifle program, Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Wednesday.Clark, who helped Kentucky to a pair of NCAA team titles during his collegiate career, joins the Husker program after spending the 2023-24 season at Army West Point. The Cadets finished 14th in the final CRCA Rankings, while Anusha Pakkam captured All-Great American Rifle Conference honors and was Army's Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipient.&nbsp; In addition, Chris Jennings placed third in both smallbore and air rifle at the 2023 USA Shooting Junior Olympics, becoming the first Army shooter to make the finals at the event since 2019.“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to coach at the University of Nebraska!” Clark said. “The University provides unmatched resources on the range, in the classroom and professional development, making it a one-of-a-kind experience for our student-athletes. I plan to build a championship winning culture that enables our athletes to reach their full potential on the range while building the necessary skills for a successful career upon graduation. Nebraska is like no other, I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in the next few years.”“Richard brings a strong background in competitive shooting as well as collegiate coaching experience,” Dannen said. “He was a part of two NCAA Championships while at Kentucky and understands what it takes to compete for championships at an elite level. Richard is poised to build on the success that Nebraska rifle has enjoyed in recent seasons.”A member of the USA Shooting Development Team, Clark most recently represented Team USA at the 2023 ISSF World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. He was also the 2022 NRA National 3-Position Champion, while setting two national records in the process and was a 2022 Pershing Team Member, representing the highest-scoring American and highest scoring competitor in the annual match between the United States and Great Britain.&nbsp; Clark also won the 2022 Lones Wigger Iron Man Trophy, which recognizes the champion of the 14-day NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championship with over 100 competitors.Clark, a native of Jackson, Mich., enjoyed a distinguished college career shooting at the University of Kentucky. He was a three-time All-American during his career, helping Kentucky to NCAA titles in 2021 and 2022. As a senior, he earned CRCA All-America honors in all three disciplines, earning second-team honors in both air rifle and smallbore while being a third-team honoree in aggregate.&nbsp; He averaged 585.538 in smallbore and 597.077 in air rifle for an aggregate average of 1179.615, while posting career highs in both smallbore (592) and air rifle (598).&nbsp; During his junior year, he earned honorable-mention All GARC honors while his scores of 585 (smallbore) and 594 (air rifle) helped Kentucky to an NCAA title.&nbsp; Clark was a five-year contributor for the Wildcats, earning honorable-mention All-America honors in 2020.Clark graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in coaching from Kentucky in 2022 before completing a master’s in business administration in 2023.

Richard Clark named Head Rifle Coach

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The North Platte Vipers&nbsp;are the 2024 USSSA AAA Silver Nebraska State Champions.&nbsp;

&nbsp; Front left to right: Coach Greg Hernandez, Brecken Korkow, Shane Simmons, Maddux Hernandez, Braxton Arensdorf, Landon Polk, Coach Braiden Ruffin

Back left to right: Coach Lance Polk, Jacoby Silos, Jonny Rinke, Kade Songster, Dakota Bandy, Griffin Flock, Coach Bobby Korkow

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 </figure>The North Platte Vipers&nbsp;are the 2024 USSSA AAA Silver Nebraska State Champions.&nbsp;Athletes and coaches include:&nbsp; Front left to right: Coach Greg Hernandez, Brecken Korkow, Shane Simmons, Maddux Hernandez, Braxton Arensdorf, Landon Polk, Coach Braiden RuffinBack left to right: Coach Lance Polk, Jacoby Silos, Jonny Rinke, Kade Songster, Dakota Bandy, Griffin Flock, Coach Bobby Korkow

North Platte Vipers are the 2024 USSSA AAA Silver Nebraska State Champions