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Nebraska softball incoming freshman Alexis Jensen was tabbed the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.&nbsp;

Jensen helped lead Gretna High School to an undefeated record and a 2024 Class A State Championship. Jensen was a member of the Nebraska All-State team in 2023 and 2024, along with being named a three-time Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska selection and two-time captain. Jensen joined Peaches James, Molly Hill, Ashley Hagemann and Jordyn Bahl as the fifth Husker to be a two-time All-Nebraska captain. Over the course of her career, Jensen was part of Gretna’s 2024 state championship team and three district title teams.

In 2024, Jensen posted a 0.29 ERA and a 20-0 record, while striking out 234 batters and allowing only 10 walks. As a hitter, she owned a batting average of .549 and notched 10 home runs and 47 RBIs.&nbsp;

Jensen holds four program records at Gretna, with a career batting average of .445, 83 career wins, 959 strikeouts and a 1.30 ERA. She also amassed 28 home runs and 124 RBIs during her time with the Dragons.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska softball incoming freshman Alexis Jensen was tabbed the Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.&nbsp;Jensen helped lead Gretna High School to an undefeated record and a 2024 Class A State Championship. Jensen was a member of the Nebraska All-State team in 2023 and 2024, along with being named a three-time Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska selection and two-time captain. Jensen joined Peaches James, Molly Hill, Ashley Hagemann and Jordyn Bahl as the fifth Husker to be a two-time All-Nebraska captain. Over the course of her career, Jensen was part of Gretna’s 2024 state championship team and three district title teams.In 2024, Jensen posted a 0.29 ERA and a 20-0 record, while striking out 234 batters and allowing only 10 walks. As a hitter, she owned a batting average of .549 and notched 10 home runs and 47 RBIs.&nbsp;Jensen holds four program records at Gretna, with a career batting average of .445, 83 career wins, 959 strikeouts and a 1.30 ERA. She also amassed 28 home runs and 124 RBIs during her time with the Dragons.

Jensen named Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year

The Nebraska softball team revealed its 2026 Big Ten and tournament schedule on Tuesday, which includes four tournaments, four home conference series and four road conference series.

The Huskers open the season at the UTSA Invitational in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 6-8 before traveling to Clearwater, Fla., for the ESPN Clearwater Invitational on Feb. 12-15. That tournament also features Texas Tech, Tennessee and UCLA, all of whom made the 2025 Women’s College World Series.&nbsp;

The Big Red will then take part in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic from Feb. 19-22 and will host its home tournament at Bowlin Stadium on March 13-15.&nbsp;

NU has a week-one bye and will open the Big Ten season with a home series against Michigan the weekend of March 13. The Huskers will then travel to East Lansing, Mich., for a series at Michigan State the weekend of March 20.&nbsp;

The Big Red will host UCLA the weekend of March 27 before welcoming Rutgers for another home series the weekend of April 3.&nbsp;

Nebraska travels to Wisconsin and Minnesota for two straight road series the weekends of April 10 and April 17.

The Huskers host Iowa for their final home series the weekend of April 24 and will close out the regular season with a series at Penn State the weekend of May 1.&nbsp;

NU will look to continue the momentum from last season. In 2025, the Big Red went 43-15 (.741) for their best winning percentage since 2006 and reached the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;

Feb. 12-15 - at ESPN Clearwater Invitational

Feb. 19-22 - at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska softball team revealed its 2026 Big Ten and tournament schedule on Tuesday, which includes four tournaments, four home conference series and four road conference series.The Huskers open the season at the UTSA Invitational in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 6-8 before traveling to Clearwater, Fla., for the ESPN Clearwater Invitational on Feb. 12-15. That tournament also features Texas Tech, Tennessee and UCLA, all of whom made the 2025 Women’s College World Series.&nbsp;The Big Red will then take part in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic from Feb. 19-22 and will host its home tournament at Bowlin Stadium on March 13-15.&nbsp;NU has a week-one bye and will open the Big Ten season with a home series against Michigan the weekend of March 13. The Huskers will then travel to East Lansing, Mich., for a series at Michigan State the weekend of March 20.&nbsp;The Big Red will host UCLA the weekend of March 27 before welcoming Rutgers for another home series the weekend of April 3.&nbsp;Nebraska travels to Wisconsin and Minnesota for two straight road series the weekends of April 10 and April 17.The Huskers host Iowa for their final home series the weekend of April 24 and will close out the regular season with a series at Penn State the weekend of May 1.&nbsp;NU will look to continue the momentum from last season. In 2025, the Big Red went 43-15 (.741) for their best winning percentage since 2006 and reached the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;Nebraska Softball 2026 ScheduleFeb. 6-8 - at UTSA InvitationalFeb. 12-15 - at ESPN Clearwater InvitationalFeb. 19-22 - at Mary Nutter Collegiate ClassicFeb. 27-March 1 - TBDMarch 6-8 - Home TournamentMarch 13-15 - MichiganMarch 20-22 - at Michigan StateMarch 27-29 - UCLAApril 3-5 - RutgersApril 10-12 - at WisconsinApril 17-19 - at MinnesotaApril 24-26 - IowaMay 1-3 - at Penn State

Huskers unveil 2026 Tournament, Big Ten slate

Nebraska track and field opened the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday in Eugene, Ore., at Hayward Field with four athletes earning All-America honors.&nbsp;

Javelin school-record holder Keyshawn Strachan garnered his second-career first team honor tonight, placing fifth with a distance of 76.44m (250-9). Arthur Petersen joined him in the top eight of the javelin, throwing 75.50m (247-8), and claiming his second first-team recognition and fourth all-america honor overall. Dash Sirmon rounded out the group, finishing 14th (69.17m, 226-11) and becoming a three-time all-american.&nbsp;

In the shot put, Maxwell Otterdahl continued his impressive postseason performance, earning his sixth all-america honor overall and fourth in this event, throwing 18.55m (60-10 ½) for 19th.&nbsp;

Till Steinforth competed in the first round of the decathlon, sitting in 21st place with 3330 points. He placed third in the long jump (7.38m, 24-2 ½) and fifth in both the 100m (10.72) and the shot put (14.68m, 48-2).&nbsp;

The women are set to start competition tomorrow with Berlyn Schutz leading off Nebraska’s action in the 1500m at 6:21 p.m. (CT). Field events will be streamed on ESPN+ throughout the evening, while running events can be watched on ESPN.&nbsp;

NCAA Outdoor Championship Results Day One

19. Maxwell Otterdahl - 18.55m (60-10 ½)&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska track and field opened the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Wednesday in Eugene, Ore., at Hayward Field with four athletes earning All-America honors.&nbsp;Javelin school-record holder Keyshawn Strachan garnered his second-career first team honor tonight, placing fifth with a distance of 76.44m (250-9). Arthur Petersen joined him in the top eight of the javelin, throwing 75.50m (247-8), and claiming his second first-team recognition and fourth all-america honor overall. Dash Sirmon rounded out the group, finishing 14th (69.17m, 226-11) and becoming a three-time all-american.&nbsp;In the shot put, Maxwell Otterdahl continued his impressive postseason performance, earning his sixth all-america honor overall and fourth in this event, throwing 18.55m (60-10 ½) for 19th.&nbsp;Till Steinforth competed in the first round of the decathlon, sitting in 21st place with 3330 points. He placed third in the long jump (7.38m, 24-2 ½) and fifth in both the 100m (10.72) and the shot put (14.68m, 48-2).&nbsp;The women are set to start competition tomorrow with Berlyn Schutz leading off Nebraska’s action in the 1500m at 6:21 p.m. (CT). Field events will be streamed on ESPN+ throughout the evening, while running events can be watched on ESPN.&nbsp;NCAA Outdoor Championship Results Day OneDecathlon21. Till Steinforth - 3330 pts.&nbsp;5. 100m - 10.723. Long Jump - 7.38m (24-2 ½)5. Shot Put - 14.68m (48-2)13. High Jump - 1.92m (6-3 ½)DNF: 400m&nbsp;Men’s Javelin5. Keyshawn Strachan - 76.44m (250-9)7. Arthur Petersen - 75.50m (247-8)14. Dash Sirmon - 69.17m (226-11)Men’s Shot Put19. Maxwell Otterdahl - 18.55m (60-10 ½)&nbsp;

 Huskers collect Four All-America honors on Wednesday 

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The nationally ranked Nebraska track and field teams will have 14 entries at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this Wednesday-Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.&nbsp;

Entering the competition, the men are sixth and the women are 23rd in the USTFCCCA week 10 polls. The women lead the way in the javelin event, while the men sit atop both the javelin and high jump rankings.&nbsp;

NCAA Outdoor Championships Meet Information&nbsp;

Meet Schedule: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ncaa.com/championships/trackfield-outdoor/d1/events__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!AYGHoDM-YbkRGr1K3KcbfDpDcJHeiJorRA3p5zY2xaWrjJ5xuNNLQ8SnQzlDmrd4cq88hR_wd_TgcAsLOG5TR6GbXhJVJg$">Link</a>

Live Results: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.rtspt.com/ncaa/d1outdoor25/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!AYGHoDM-YbkRGr1K3KcbfDpDcJHeiJorRA3p5zY2xaWrjJ5xuNNLQ8SnQzlDmrd4cq88hR_wd_TgcAsLOG5TR6GP7XAGuw$">Link</a>

Each event will have a live stream on ESPN+. Television coverage for track events will be 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPN on Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 on Friday and 8 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 on Saturday.

Nebraska NCAA Qualifiers (Event, PR, Scheduled Time of Competition)

Maxwell Otterdahl - Discus; 59.61m (195-7); 6:40 p.m. Friday

Maxwell Otterdahl - Shot Put; 19.18m (62-11 ¼); 8:10 p.m. Wednesday

Arthur Petersen - Javelin; 79.90m (262-2); 7:15 p.m. Wednesday

Dash Sirmon - Javelin; 80.86m (265-3); 7:15 p.m. Wednesday

Till Steinforth - Decathlon; 8,265 pts.; 2 p.m. Wednesday

Keyshawn Strachan - Javelin; 84.27m (276-6); 7:15 p.m. Wednesday

Desire Tonye-Nyemeck - High Jump; 2.17m (7-1 ½); 6:30 p.m. Friday

Tyus Wilson - High Jump; 2.29m (7-6); 6:30 p.m. Friday

Maddie Harris - Javelin; 59.12m (193-11); 7:15 p.m. Thursday

Kellyn Kortemeyer - Shot Put; 16.89m (55-5); 8:10 p.m. Thursday

 Kalynn Meyer - Shot Put; 17.96m (58-11 ¼); 8:10 p.m. Thursday&nbsp; 

Jenna Rogers - High Jump; 1.91m (6-3 ¼); 7:30 p.m. Saturday 

Eniko Sara - Javelin; 55.78m (183-0); 7:15 p.m. Thursday

Berlyn Schutz - 1500m; 4:11.01; 6:21 p.m. Thursday&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationThe nationally ranked Nebraska track and field teams will have 14 entries at the NCAA Outdoor Championships this Wednesday-Saturday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.&nbsp;Entering the competition, the men are sixth and the women are 23rd in the USTFCCCA week 10 polls. The women lead the way in the javelin event, while the men sit atop both the javelin and high jump rankings.&nbsp;NCAA Outdoor Championships Meet Information&nbsp;Dates: June 11-14Location: Eugene, Ore. (Hayward Field)Meet Schedule: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ncaa.com/championships/trackfield-outdoor/d1/events__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!AYGHoDM-YbkRGr1K3KcbfDpDcJHeiJorRA3p5zY2xaWrjJ5xuNNLQ8SnQzlDmrd4cq88hR_wd_TgcAsLOG5TR6GbXhJVJg$">Link</a>Watch: ESPN+Live Results: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.rtspt.com/ncaa/d1outdoor25/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!AYGHoDM-YbkRGr1K3KcbfDpDcJHeiJorRA3p5zY2xaWrjJ5xuNNLQ8SnQzlDmrd4cq88hR_wd_TgcAsLOG5TR6GP7XAGuw$">Link</a>Each event will have a live stream on ESPN+. Television coverage for track events will be 6 p.m. (CT) on ESPN on Wednesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 on Friday and 8 p.m. (CT) on ESPN2 on Saturday.Nebraska NCAA Qualifiers (Event, PR, Scheduled Time of Competition)Maxwell Otterdahl - Discus; 59.61m (195-7); 6:40 p.m. FridayMaxwell Otterdahl - Shot Put; 19.18m (62-11 ¼); 8:10 p.m. WednesdayArthur Petersen - Javelin; 79.90m (262-2); 7:15 p.m. WednesdayDash Sirmon - Javelin; 80.86m (265-3); 7:15 p.m. WednesdayTill Steinforth - Decathlon; 8,265 pts.; 2 p.m. WednesdayKeyshawn Strachan - Javelin; 84.27m (276-6); 7:15 p.m. WednesdayDesire Tonye-Nyemeck - High Jump; 2.17m (7-1 ½); 6:30 p.m. FridayTyus Wilson - High Jump; 2.29m (7-6); 6:30 p.m. FridayMaddie Harris - Javelin; 59.12m (193-11); 7:15 p.m. ThursdayKellyn Kortemeyer - Shot Put; 16.89m (55-5); 8:10 p.m. Thursday Kalynn Meyer - Shot Put; 17.96m (58-11 ¼); 8:10 p.m. Thursday&nbsp; Jenna Rogers - High Jump; 1.91m (6-3 ¼); 7:30 p.m. Saturday Eniko Sara - Javelin; 55.78m (183-0); 7:15 p.m. ThursdayBerlyn Schutz - 1500m; 4:11.01; 6:21 p.m. Thursday&nbsp;

Ranked Huskers ready for NCAA Outdoor Championships 

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The North Platte Community College volleyball team will begin accepting pre-orders for Sweet Saloon cinnamon rolls June 11.

The Sweet Saloon is a fundraiser for Knights Volleyball. It's hosted every year at the McDaid Activities Center in conjunction with NEBRASKAland Days, the official state celebration.

"Sweet Saloon is always an exciting time for our program," said Alexa McCall, NPCC Knights head volleyball coach. "The players get a glimpse of how well our community supports our program and all that goes into making this a successful fundraiser."

The "melt-in-your-mouth" cinnamon rolls have been a staple of the NEBRASKAland Days celebration for years. Athletes, coaches and volunteers spend days preparing and baking the delightful treats, with the proceeds going toward scholarships for NPCC volleyball student-athletes.

"We are always thankful for the volunteers that help, McDaid Elementary for the use of their kitchen, the pickup locations&nbsp;and Hiland Dairy for donating product,” McCall stated.

The actual event is June 17-19, but it's recommended that orders be called in or placed online ahead of time to ensure rolls are available. Pre-orders can be made at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://commerce.cashnet.com/MPCCNPWVS">https://commerce.cashnet.com/MPCCNPWVS</a>&nbsp;and (308) 535-3696 until noon the day before rolls are needed.

The cost is $30 per dozen and half dozen orders will also be accepted.

The cinnamon rolls can be picked up at McDaid Elementary, the Do-It Center, Westfield Pharmacy, Sports Shoppe and the Welcome Center on NPCC's South Campus.

A delivery option is also available with a $5 fee for those who order a minimum of two dozen rolls.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsThe North Platte Community College volleyball team will begin accepting pre-orders for Sweet Saloon cinnamon rolls June 11.The Sweet Saloon is a fundraiser for Knights Volleyball. It's hosted every year at the McDaid Activities Center in conjunction with NEBRASKAland Days, the official state celebration."Sweet Saloon is always an exciting time for our program," said Alexa McCall, NPCC Knights head volleyball coach. "The players get a glimpse of how well our community supports our program and all that goes into making this a successful fundraiser."The "melt-in-your-mouth" cinnamon rolls have been a staple of the NEBRASKAland Days celebration for years. Athletes, coaches and volunteers spend days preparing and baking the delightful treats, with the proceeds going toward scholarships for NPCC volleyball student-athletes."We are always thankful for the volunteers that help, McDaid Elementary for the use of their kitchen, the pickup locations&nbsp;and Hiland Dairy for donating product,” McCall stated.The actual event is June 17-19, but it's recommended that orders be called in or placed online ahead of time to ensure rolls are available. Pre-orders can be made at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://commerce.cashnet.com/MPCCNPWVS">https://commerce.cashnet.com/MPCCNPWVS</a>&nbsp;and (308) 535-3696 until noon the day before rolls are needed.The cost is $30 per dozen and half dozen orders will also be accepted.The cinnamon rolls can be picked up at McDaid Elementary, the Do-It Center, Westfield Pharmacy, Sports Shoppe and the Welcome Center on NPCC's South Campus.A delivery option is also available with a $5 fee for those who order a minimum of two dozen rolls.

Sweet Saloon pre-orders begin June 11

Nebraska swimmer Gena Jorgenson capped a series of record-setting performances by taking fifth in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the 2025 Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday.

Jorgenson, a two-time first-team All-American in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the 2024 and 2025 NCAA Championships, posted a Nebraska school-record and lifetime best 16:19.28 in Saturday's 1,500-meter event at the national championships.

World-record holder Katie Ledecky won gold in the event with a time of 15:36.76, which was more than 20 seconds in front of runner-up Claire Weinstein, but more than 16 seconds off her world-record time. Jillian Cox took third at 16:05.88, while Kate Hurst swam to fourth in 16:16.06, just ahead of Jorgenson.

Jorgenson's time represented her fourth school-record and lifetime best time in her four events at the USA Championships. It was the third top-eight finish for the Husker senior-to-be from Aberdeen, South Dakota at nationals, with Ledecky winning all three of the events.

Jorgenson at Toyota National Championships

5th - 1,500M Free - 16:19.28 (school record)

6th – 800M Free – 8:33.79 (school record)

7th – 400M Free – 4:11.96 (school record)

21st – 200M Back – 2:12.79 (school record)&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska swimmer Gena Jorgenson capped a series of record-setting performances by taking fifth in the 1,500-meter freestyle at the 2025 Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday.Jorgenson, a two-time first-team All-American in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the 2024 and 2025 NCAA Championships, posted a Nebraska school-record and lifetime best 16:19.28 in Saturday's 1,500-meter event at the national championships.World-record holder Katie Ledecky won gold in the event with a time of 15:36.76, which was more than 20 seconds in front of runner-up Claire Weinstein, but more than 16 seconds off her world-record time. Jillian Cox took third at 16:05.88, while Kate Hurst swam to fourth in 16:16.06, just ahead of Jorgenson.Jorgenson's time represented her fourth school-record and lifetime best time in her four events at the USA Championships. It was the third top-eight finish for the Husker senior-to-be from Aberdeen, South Dakota at nationals, with Ledecky winning all three of the events.Jorgenson at Toyota National Championships5th - 1,500M Free - 16:19.28 (school record)6th – 800M Free – 8:33.79 (school record)7th – 400M Free – 4:11.96 (school record)21st – 200M Back – 2:12.79 (school record)&nbsp;

Jorgenson earns third top-eight finish at USA Nationals

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North Platte, Neb. – North Platte Community College releases the rosters for its inaugural Black &amp; Gold High School Basketball All-Star game June 7. The student-athletes, representing talent from throughout western Nebraska, were nominated by their high school coaches.

Current NPCC women’s basketball players Madi Cheleen and Joie Rodriguez have been chosen to serve as the head coaches for the girl's teams, while Jimmie Pack (North Platte) and Justin Hardin (Paxton) will lead the way on the boy's side.

The girl's game will begin at 3 p.m., with the boy's game to follow at 5 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W State Farm Rd.

Girl's Roster – Black TeamIsabelle Reichman - South PlatteZaili Benish - LeytonCrystal Dhooge - Potter-DixJordan Clouse - PaxtonJanae Marten - Broken BowEmmalee Nicholson - PaxtonReagen Stengel - Maywood-Hayes CenterMcKenzie Ewoldt - ArapahoeCasey Clements - St. Mary'sHead Coach:&nbsp;Madi Cheleen

Girl's Roster – Gold TeamAshley Bauer - Elm CreekAlex Beveridge - GothenburgGracyn Elfeldt - SutherlandKesli Cox - Maywood-Hayes CenterGaby Staples - Broken BowRagan Mauler – SargentCadence Carpenter – ArapahoeMaddie Diederichs - Broken BowSage Larson - ArapahoeHead Coach:&nbsp;Joie Rodriguez

Boy's Roster - Black TeamCole Huffman - MaxwellRyder Potts - Perkins CountyKellan Spearman - HersheyJasper Brewster - PaxtonJon Patell - McCookConnor Kennicutt - WallaceKyle Kramer - Sandhills ValleyHead Coach:&nbsp;Jimmie Pack&nbsp;

Boy's Roster – Gold TeamEthan Holm - SutherlandJaxson Anders - Maywood-Hayes CenterTyson Essex - LoomisMaddox Lee - Perkins CountyTanner Hebblethwaite - PaxtonEthan Hardin - PaxtonJason Fisher - WallaceHead Coach:&nbsp;Justin Hardin

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationNorth Platte, Neb. – North Platte Community College releases the rosters for its inaugural Black &amp; Gold High School Basketball All-Star game June 7. The student-athletes, representing talent from throughout western Nebraska, were nominated by their high school coaches.Current NPCC women’s basketball players Madi Cheleen and Joie Rodriguez have been chosen to serve as the head coaches for the girl's teams, while Jimmie Pack (North Platte) and Justin Hardin (Paxton) will lead the way on the boy's side.The girl's game will begin at 3 p.m., with the boy's game to follow at 5 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W State Farm Rd.Girl's Roster – Black TeamIsabelle Reichman - South PlatteZaili Benish - LeytonCrystal Dhooge - Potter-DixJordan Clouse - PaxtonJanae Marten - Broken BowEmmalee Nicholson - PaxtonReagen Stengel - Maywood-Hayes CenterMcKenzie Ewoldt - ArapahoeCasey Clements - St. Mary'sHead Coach:&nbsp;Madi CheleenGirl's Roster – Gold TeamAshley Bauer - Elm CreekAlex Beveridge - GothenburgGracyn Elfeldt - SutherlandKesli Cox - Maywood-Hayes CenterGaby Staples - Broken BowRagan Mauler – SargentCadence Carpenter – ArapahoeMaddie Diederichs - Broken BowSage Larson - ArapahoeHead Coach:&nbsp;Joie RodriguezBoy's Roster - Black TeamCole Huffman - MaxwellRyder Potts - Perkins CountyKellan Spearman - HersheyJasper Brewster - PaxtonJon Patell - McCookConnor Kennicutt - WallaceKyle Kramer - Sandhills ValleyHead Coach:&nbsp;Jimmie Pack&nbsp;Boy's Roster – Gold TeamEthan Holm - SutherlandJaxson Anders - Maywood-Hayes CenterTyson Essex - LoomisMaddox Lee - Perkins CountyTanner Hebblethwaite - PaxtonEthan Hardin - PaxtonJason Fisher - WallaceHead Coach:&nbsp;Justin Hardin

NPCC releases rosters for inaugural Black and Gold High School All-Star Game

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Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney sophomore Fabiana Gamboa has been named an All-American in singles by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).

To <a href="https://wearecollegetennis.com/2025/06/03/2025-ita-division-ii-womens-tennis-all-americans/">earn AA status</a> in either singles or doubles, a player must rank in the Top 20 (singles) or Top 10 (doubles) in the final ITA rankings of the season. This year those were announced on May 30.

Gamboa (Maracaibo, Venezuela) is UNK's first-ever Division II All-American (men's or women's) and joins Ron Goodman and Steve Rademacher as the only Loper tennis players to earn AA status. Both Goodman and Rademacher were tabbed by the NAIA in 1985. ​

In the <a href="https://colleges.wearecollegetennis.com/rankings?type=national&amp;gender=F&amp;divisionType=DIV2&amp;matchFormat=SINGLES&amp;date=2025-05-29">ITA rankings</a>, Gamboa was ranked as high as ninth in singles and finished 16th in Division II. She had six singles victories over nationally-ranked competition and typically won her matches in straight sets.

This past season Gamboa went 41-21 overall which included a 22-10 mark in singles and a 19-11 mark in doubles. During the dual season, she went 16-8 in singles and 17-7 in doubles. Playing at one singles and three doubles with junior Clare Plachy, she was tabbed first-team All-MIAA in singles.

Pete Komada of Central Oklahoma was the only other MIAA singles player to join Gamboa with the Washburn pair of Daniela Tijaro and Renske Ubachs making the AA doubles list.&nbsp;

UNK went 20-6 during the recently completed season, tying for the MIAA regular season title, winning Central Region #1 and reaching the NCAA "Sweet 16" for a second consecutive spring.

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney sophomore Fabiana Gamboa has been named an All-American in singles by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).To <a href="https://wearecollegetennis.com/2025/06/03/2025-ita-division-ii-womens-tennis-all-americans/">earn AA status</a> in either singles or doubles, a player must rank in the Top 20 (singles) or Top 10 (doubles) in the final ITA rankings of the season. This year those were announced on May 30.Gamboa (Maracaibo, Venezuela) is UNK's first-ever Division II All-American (men's or women's) and joins Ron Goodman and Steve Rademacher as the only Loper tennis players to earn AA status. Both Goodman and Rademacher were tabbed by the NAIA in 1985. ​In the <a href="https://colleges.wearecollegetennis.com/rankings?type=national&amp;gender=F&amp;divisionType=DIV2&amp;matchFormat=SINGLES&amp;date=2025-05-29">ITA rankings</a>, Gamboa was ranked as high as ninth in singles and finished 16th in Division II. She had six singles victories over nationally-ranked competition and typically won her matches in straight sets.This past season Gamboa went 41-21 overall which included a 22-10 mark in singles and a 19-11 mark in doubles. During the dual season, she went 16-8 in singles and 17-7 in doubles. Playing at one singles and three doubles with junior Clare Plachy, she was tabbed first-team All-MIAA in singles.Pete Komada of Central Oklahoma was the only other MIAA singles player to join Gamboa with the Washburn pair of Daniela Tijaro and Renske Ubachs making the AA doubles list.&nbsp;UNK went 20-6 during the recently completed season, tying for the MIAA regular season title, winning Central Region #1 and reaching the NCAA "Sweet 16" for a second consecutive spring.

Gamboa becomes 3rd Loper Tennis All-American

Gena Jorgenson smashed her own Nebraska school record with a time of 8:33.79 on her way to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Tuesday night.

Jorgenson, a two-time All-American for the Huskers in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the past two NCAA Championships, continued to slash time in her distance freestyle events. The senior-to-be from Aberdeen, S.D., swam head-to-head with world record-holder Katie Ledecky in the fastest heat of the 800 free at the U.S. Championships. Ledecky cruised to a victory in the event with a time of 8:05.76, which was more than a second off her world record time (8:04.12) set a month ago.

Claire Weinstein (8:19.67) and Jillian Cox (8:19.88) rounded out the top three finishers in the World Championship-qualifying event, while Kate Hurst (8:30.87) and Mila Nikanorov (8:32.64) rounded out the top five swimmers ahead of Jorgenson.

Jorgenson will compete in the 200 backstroke (June 4), 400 freestyle (June 6) and the 1,500 freestyle (June 7) as the Toyota USA National Championships continue this week.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsGena Jorgenson smashed her own Nebraska school record with a time of 8:33.79 on her way to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Tuesday night.Jorgenson, a two-time All-American for the Huskers in the 1,650-yard freestyle at the past two NCAA Championships, continued to slash time in her distance freestyle events. The senior-to-be from Aberdeen, S.D., swam head-to-head with world record-holder Katie Ledecky in the fastest heat of the 800 free at the U.S. Championships. Ledecky cruised to a victory in the event with a time of 8:05.76, which was more than a second off her world record time (8:04.12) set a month ago.Claire Weinstein (8:19.67) and Jillian Cox (8:19.88) rounded out the top three finishers in the World Championship-qualifying event, while Kate Hurst (8:30.87) and Mila Nikanorov (8:32.64) rounded out the top five swimmers ahead of Jorgenson.Jorgenson will compete in the 200 backstroke (June 4), 400 freestyle (June 6) and the 1,500 freestyle (June 7) as the Toyota USA National Championships continue this week.

Jorgenson sets School record at USA Championships

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte Community College added its third commit of the offseason over the weekend with the signing of Freshman Guard/Forward Winston Allen.

Allen joins the Knights from Cowley College, which finished last season ranked No. 5 in the NJCAA Division I poll. In 25 games, Allen averaged 5.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.

A versatile player, Allen is expected to bolster a frontcourt led by returning big men Daniel Nwauzu and Joseph Badejo.

Last month, North Platte also secured a commitment from Deandre Nichols, a guard from Grandview High School (Mo.). Nichols averaged 10.2 points per game in 21 appearances for the Bulldogs last season.

Nichols joins a deep backcourt that includes returning players Sedrick Nari, Justus Michael and Dennis Rocha — who is expected back from injury — as well as incoming freshman John Sims IV from Omaha Westview.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — North Platte Community College added its third commit of the offseason over the weekend with the signing of Freshman Guard/Forward Winston Allen.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1748966839170.jpeg" alt="Winston Allen Guard/Forward, Cowley Kansas" />
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 </figure>Allen joins the Knights from Cowley College, which finished last season ranked No. 5 in the NJCAA Division I poll. In 25 games, Allen averaged 5.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.A versatile player, Allen is expected to bolster a frontcourt led by returning big men Daniel Nwauzu and Joseph Badejo.Last month, North Platte also secured a commitment from Deandre Nichols, a guard from Grandview High School (Mo.). Nichols averaged 10.2 points per game in 21 appearances for the Bulldogs last season.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1748967326207.jpeg" alt="Deandre Nichols, a guard from Grandview High School (Mo.)" />
 <figcaption>Deandre Nichols, a guard from Grandview High School (Mo.)</figcaption>
 </figure>Nichols joins a deep backcourt that includes returning players Sedrick Nari, Justus Michael and Dennis Rocha — who is expected back from injury — as well as incoming freshman John Sims IV from Omaha Westview.

NPCC Men's Basketball land 2 new recruits for 25-26 season

Lincoln, Neb.-&nbsp;&nbsp;Former Husker gymnast Yanni Chronopoulos and newcomer Sam Rakita competed at the Canadian National Championships in Alberta, Canada. At the Senior level, Chronopoulos claimed the bronze medal and Rakita earned second place in the Senior Next Gen level. The Ontario natives both placed in the top 20 in every event. Scores for each event are calculated by combining performances from both days.

Current Husker Nik Tarca competed for the Romanian National Team at the European Championships where he earned 37th place in the all-around.

Canadian National Championships - Senior Next Gen (19-20)

Rakita had a stellar weekend at the National Championships, grabbing gold on high bar with a 26.232 and posting a 26.432 on still rings. The incoming freshman earned silver on parallel bars, posting a 24.499. He also earned fourth place on floor with a 25.566 and on vault with a&nbsp; 26.266. The 19-year-old capped off his competition with a 21.899 on pommel horse for 13th place. His weekend performance totaled 150.894 to give Rakita the silver medal.&nbsp;

Canadian National Championships - Senior Competition (21+)

Chronopoulos performed best on pommel horse at the competition with a 26.80 for a bronze medal on the apparatus. The Big Ten Rings Champion took home fourth on rings with a 26.366. He scored fifth on parallel bars (27.033), sixth on vault (26.533), seventh on floor (26.266) and on 12th high bar (25.533). This was Chronopoulos’ first time competing in the all-around this season, where he excelled with a combined score of 157.798 for third place.&nbsp;

Tarca had his best finish on pommel horse, nabbing a 13.50 for 25th place. The sophomore took 45th on vault (13.566), 64th on high bar (11.933), 66th on still rings (12.20) and parallel bars (12.166) and 89th on floor (11.966). His performance totaled a 75.364 for 37th place.&nbsp;

Taylor Christopulos will continue international competition for Husker gymnasts, as he will travel to Panama to represent the U.S. Men’s National Team in the Pan-American Games from June 12 to June 15.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln, Neb.-&nbsp;&nbsp;Former Husker gymnast Yanni Chronopoulos and newcomer Sam Rakita competed at the Canadian National Championships in Alberta, Canada. At the Senior level, Chronopoulos claimed the bronze medal and Rakita earned second place in the Senior Next Gen level. The Ontario natives both placed in the top 20 in every event. Scores for each event are calculated by combining performances from both days.Current Husker Nik Tarca competed for the Romanian National Team at the European Championships where he earned 37th place in the all-around.Canadian National Championships - Senior Next Gen (19-20)Rakita had a stellar weekend at the National Championships, grabbing gold on high bar with a 26.232 and posting a 26.432 on still rings. The incoming freshman earned silver on parallel bars, posting a 24.499. He also earned fourth place on floor with a 25.566 and on vault with a&nbsp; 26.266. The 19-year-old capped off his competition with a 21.899 on pommel horse for 13th place. His weekend performance totaled 150.894 to give Rakita the silver medal.&nbsp;Canadian National Championships - Senior Competition (21+)Chronopoulos performed best on pommel horse at the competition with a 26.80 for a bronze medal on the apparatus. The Big Ten Rings Champion took home fourth on rings with a 26.366. He scored fifth on parallel bars (27.033), sixth on vault (26.533), seventh on floor (26.266) and on 12th high bar (25.533). This was Chronopoulos’ first time competing in the all-around this season, where he excelled with a combined score of 157.798 for third place.&nbsp;European ChampionshipsTarca had his best finish on pommel horse, nabbing a 13.50 for 25th place. The sophomore took 45th on vault (13.566), 64th on high bar (11.933), 66th on still rings (12.20) and parallel bars (12.166) and 89th on floor (11.966). His performance totaled a 75.364 for 37th place.&nbsp;Taylor Christopulos will continue international competition for Husker gymnasts, as he will travel to Panama to represent the U.S. Men’s National Team in the Pan-American Games from June 12 to June 15.&nbsp;

Chronopoulos and Rakita collect Medals at Canadian Nationals

Two-time All-American&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/gena-jorgenson">Gena Jorgenson</a>&nbsp;and Canadian&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/marissa-laurin">Marissa Laurin</a>&nbsp;will represent the Nebraska swimming and diving team at national events this week in hopes of qualifying for the World Aquatics Championships later this summer.

Jorgenson, a two-time first-team All-American for the Huskers in the 1,650 freestyle, will compete in the 800 freestyle at the Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 3. The senior-to-be from Aberdeen, S.D., has earned the No. 8 seed in the event and will compete in the fastest heat in the evening final session at approximately 4:15 p.m. (CT).

Jorgenson will also compete in the 200 backstroke (June 4), 400 freestyle (June 6) and the 1,500 freestyle (June 7).

The Toyota USA National Championships serve as the qualifier for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships (July 27-August 3, Singapore) and the 2025 World University Games (July 17-23, Berlin).

In addition to Jorgenson's competitive schedule this week, Husker teammate&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/marissa-laurin">Marissa Laurin</a>&nbsp;will participate in the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia, June 7-12. The trials serve as Canada's qualifier for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.

Laurin, a sophomore-to-be from Grand Prairie, Alberta, will compete in the 200 backstroke on Wednesday, June 11.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsTwo-time All-American&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/gena-jorgenson">Gena Jorgenson</a>&nbsp;and Canadian&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/marissa-laurin">Marissa Laurin</a>&nbsp;will represent the Nebraska swimming and diving team at national events this week in hopes of qualifying for the World Aquatics Championships later this summer.Jorgenson, a two-time first-team All-American for the Huskers in the 1,650 freestyle, will compete in the 800 freestyle at the Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 3. The senior-to-be from Aberdeen, S.D., has earned the No. 8 seed in the event and will compete in the fastest heat in the evening final session at approximately 4:15 p.m. (CT).Jorgenson will also compete in the 200 backstroke (June 4), 400 freestyle (June 6) and the 1,500 freestyle (June 7).The Toyota USA National Championships serve as the qualifier for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships (July 27-August 3, Singapore) and the 2025 World University Games (July 17-23, Berlin).In addition to Jorgenson's competitive schedule this week, Husker teammate&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://huskers.com/sports/swimming-and-diving/roster/player/marissa-laurin">Marissa Laurin</a>&nbsp;will participate in the Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, British Columbia, June 7-12. The trials serve as Canada's qualifier for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships.Laurin, a sophomore-to-be from Grand Prairie, Alberta, will compete in the 200 backstroke on Wednesday, June 11.

Jorgenson, Laurin to compete in National Meets 

Nebraska great Ndamukong Suh is one of 79 players on the 2026 ballot for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame.&nbsp; Suh is included on the ballot in his first year of eligibility.

Suh had a dominant career at Nebraska from 2005 to 2009, capped by a 2009 season that is widely regarded as one of the best individual seasons in college football history. During his senior season Suh’s accomplishments included the following…

As a senior, Suh led Nebraska in tackles for the second straight season with 85 tackles. He also became the first defensive lineman to lead Nebraska in tackles in consecutive seasons. He also led the team in tackles for loss (24), sacks (12), quarterback hurries (26) and blocked kicks (3). His 24 tackles for loss were second on the Nebraska season list, while his 12 sacks ranked third in school history. Suh's 10 pass breakups were second on the team and led the nation's defensive linemen. He also added his fourth career interception, an NU record for defensive linemen.

Suh also had a standout 2008 season, with 7.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and two interceptions. Suh left Nebraska with his name prominently displayed in the Cornhusker record book. His 57 career tackles for loss are second in school history, while his 24 sacks rank fourth. He finished with 215 career tackles and a position-record 15 pass breakups. Suh’s six career blocked kicks are a record for defensive linemen and were one shy of the school record for blocked kicks by any player.

Suh will look to join 20 former Husker players and seven Nebraska coaches who are members of the College Football Hall of Fame. The announcement of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026, with specific details to be announced in the future.&nbsp;The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted during the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel &amp; Casino, and they will be honored at their respective schools with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the 2026 season.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationNebraska great Ndamukong Suh is one of 79 players on the 2026 ballot for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame.&nbsp; Suh is included on the ballot in his first year of eligibility.Suh had a dominant career at Nebraska from 2005 to 2009, capped by a 2009 season that is widely regarded as one of the best individual seasons in college football history. During his senior season Suh’s accomplishments included the following…<ul>
 <li>He was the first defensive player to win the Associated Press College Player of the Year Award since the inception of the honor in 1998.</li><li>Suh was the first defensive tackle invited to the Heisman ceremonies in New York since Warren Sapp in 1994. Suh's fourth-place finish in the voting tied for the best by a defensive lineman since Nebraska's Rich Glover was third in 1972. Suh also received the highest-ever point total for a fourth-place finisher and his 161 first-place votes were the most ever for an interior defensive lineman.</li><li>Suh won the Outland Trophy for the nation's top interior lineman, giving Nebraska a nation-leading nine Outland winners (eight players). &nbsp;Suh was the first Husker to win the award since offensive guard Aaron Taylor in 1997.</li><li>Suh won the Rotary Lombardi Award to become the fifth Husker to win the award.</li><li>Suh became the fourth Husker to sweep the Lombardi and Outland in the same season, joining Rich Glover (1972), Dave Rimington (1982) and Dean Steinkuhler (1983). At the time, Suh was just the 12th player to capture the Outland and Lombardi in the same season.</li><li>Suh made a clean sweep of the national defensive player-of-the-year awards by winning the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. Suh was the first Husker to receive both of those awards, and he became just the fifth player to sweep those two awards, most recently Miami's Dan Morgan in 2000.</li><li>In addition to the awards he won, Suh was also a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Lott Trophy, and was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year.</li><li>Suh was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coaches and every major outlet that chose a defender of the year. He was the first Nebraska defensive player to win Big 12 Player-of-the-Year honors since Grant Wistrom in 1996 and 1997.</li>
 </ul>As a senior, Suh led Nebraska in tackles for the second straight season with 85 tackles. He also became the first defensive lineman to lead Nebraska in tackles in consecutive seasons. He also led the team in tackles for loss (24), sacks (12), quarterback hurries (26) and blocked kicks (3). His 24 tackles for loss were second on the Nebraska season list, while his 12 sacks ranked third in school history. Suh's 10 pass breakups were second on the team and led the nation's defensive linemen. He also added his fourth career interception, an NU record for defensive linemen.Suh also had a standout 2008 season, with 7.5 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and two interceptions. Suh left Nebraska with his name prominently displayed in the Cornhusker record book. His 57 career tackles for loss are second in school history, while his 24 sacks rank fourth. He finished with 215 career tackles and a position-record 15 pass breakups. Suh’s six career blocked kicks are a record for defensive linemen and were one shy of the school record for blocked kicks by any player.Suh will look to join 20 former Husker players and seven Nebraska coaches who are members of the College Football Hall of Fame. The announcement of the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026, with specific details to be announced in the future.&nbsp;The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted during the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel &amp; Casino, and they will be honored at their respective schools with an NFF Hall of Fame On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments, during the 2026 season.

Suh on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot     

With opening day right around the corner for the North Platte 80s hosts of <a href="https://baseballslastfrontier.buzzsprout.com/2364678">Baseball's Last Frontier</a>, Evan Katz Bench Coach for the North Platte 80s, and Bruce McClure preview the season for the 80s. Guesting this week is Todd Everleth, manager of the North Platte 80s. He'll discuss this year's roster as well as how he built community connections in town in just a short time before last year's inaugural season. It's a master class on how to mentor these young men and how to help them sharpen their skills in order to advance to the next level. Enjoy this great discussion of team building in baseball's entry level!

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Stories from the Pecos League: A North Platte 80s Season Preview with manager Todd Everleth

North Platte, Neb. — The final day of the NSAA Boys State Golf Championships concluded Thursday with area golfers from across Classes A, C, and D turning in solid performances and earning valuable experience on Nebraska’s biggest prep stage.

North Platte High School sent four seniors to compete in the Class A division. Leading the Bulldogs was Luke Borges, who tied for 33rd with a final score of +18. Rylan Perry tied for 42nd at +21, while Keilan Thomsen finished tied for 53rd at +27. Max Negley rounded out North Platte’s team, tying for 63rd with a +32.

Perkins County and Ogallala both represented in the team competition. Perkins County placed 12th overall with a team score of +109, while Ogallala finished 14th at +118.

Individually, Perkins County’s Zaybreon Hansen had a standout performance, tying for 11th with a +8. Freshman Cade Kroeker tied for 59th at +24, followed by Senior Oscar Boldt (86th, +36), Junior Jet Peterson (T-90th, +41), and Junior Myles Bishop (+46).

Ogallala’s top finisher was Junior Rulan Gilmore, who tied for 15th at +10. Junior Connor Bell tied for 82nd with a +30, while Senior Oliver Nielsen tied for 87th at +37. Freshman Gavin Peters tied for 90th with a +41, and Sophomore Rockton Rezac finished 99th with a +65.

Chase County Freshman Zakary Anderson made a strong debut in his first state appearance, tying for 15th with a +10.

Other area finishes in Class C included Broken Bow Sophomore Jack White, who tied for 55th with a +23, and Gothenburg’s Trey Barteles, also a Sophomore, who tied for 59th at +24.

Hitchcock County finished fifth in the team standings with a score of +138. North Platte St. Patrick’s tied with CWC for 10th at +158, and Sutherland placed 13th with a +179.

For Hitchcock County, Junior Jack Baker tied for 9th with a +23, while fellow Junior Brayden Melchert finished just outside the top 10, tying for 13th at +25. Senior Mason Schilke tied for 43rd (+36), Freshman Cale Graham tied for 88th (+60), and Junior Dylan Kollmorgen tied for 92nd (+76).

Sutherland’s Grady Dempcy matched Baker with a +23 to also tie for 9th. Ryker Copeland (T-55th, +42), Easton Smith (T-55th, +42), and Freshman Teagan Fitzpatrick (T-92nd, +76) rounded out the team.

North Platte St. Patrick’s saw Junior Landon Sheperd tie for 41st with a +35. Freshman Benjamin Hankla and Sophomore Timothy Blakely both tied for 52nd at +40. Junior Michael Furmanski placed 60th (+43), and Sophomore Tucker Kemp tied for 90th at +61.

Several schools were represented by individual qualifiers. Wallace’s Tyson Sullivan, a Sophomore, tied for 77th at +54. Medicine Valley Senior Tyce Pate finished 46th at +37. Paxton had two representatives: Ethan Hardin tied for 46th at +37 and Junior Tristen Hebblethwaite placed 64th with a +45.

North Platte, Neb. — The final day of the NSAA Boys State Golf Championships concluded Thursday with area golfers from across Classes A, C, and D turning in solid performances and earning valuable experience on Nebraska’s biggest prep stage.<h2>Class A Highlights</h2>North Platte High School sent four seniors to compete in the Class A division. Leading the Bulldogs was Luke Borges, who tied for 33rd with a final score of +18. Rylan Perry tied for 42nd at +21, while Keilan Thomsen finished tied for 53rd at +27. Max Negley rounded out North Platte’s team, tying for 63rd with a +32.<h2>Class C Highlights</h2>Perkins County and Ogallala both represented in the team competition. Perkins County placed 12th overall with a team score of +109, while Ogallala finished 14th at +118.Individually, Perkins County’s Zaybreon Hansen had a standout performance, tying for 11th with a +8. Freshman Cade Kroeker tied for 59th at +24, followed by Senior Oscar Boldt (86th, +36), Junior Jet Peterson (T-90th, +41), and Junior Myles Bishop (+46).Ogallala’s top finisher was Junior Rulan Gilmore, who tied for 15th at +10. Junior Connor Bell tied for 82nd with a +30, while Senior Oliver Nielsen tied for 87th at +37. Freshman Gavin Peters tied for 90th with a +41, and Sophomore Rockton Rezac finished 99th with a +65.Chase County Freshman Zakary Anderson made a strong debut in his first state appearance, tying for 15th with a +10.Other area finishes in Class C included Broken Bow Sophomore Jack White, who tied for 55th with a +23, and Gothenburg’s Trey Barteles, also a Sophomore, who tied for 59th at +24.<h2>Class D Highlights</h2>Hitchcock County finished fifth in the team standings with a score of +138. North Platte St. Patrick’s tied with CWC for 10th at +158, and Sutherland placed 13th with a +179.For Hitchcock County, Junior Jack Baker tied for 9th with a +23, while fellow Junior Brayden Melchert finished just outside the top 10, tying for 13th at +25. Senior Mason Schilke tied for 43rd (+36), Freshman Cale Graham tied for 88th (+60), and Junior Dylan Kollmorgen tied for 92nd (+76).Sutherland’s Grady Dempcy matched Baker with a +23 to also tie for 9th. Ryker Copeland (T-55th, +42), Easton Smith (T-55th, +42), and Freshman Teagan Fitzpatrick (T-92nd, +76) rounded out the team.North Platte St. Patrick’s saw Junior Landon Sheperd tie for 41st with a +35. Freshman Benjamin Hankla and Sophomore Timothy Blakely both tied for 52nd at +40. Junior Michael Furmanski placed 60th (+43), and Sophomore Tucker Kemp tied for 90th at +61.Several schools were represented by individual qualifiers. Wallace’s Tyson Sullivan, a Sophomore, tied for 77th at +54. Medicine Valley Senior Tyce Pate finished 46th at +37. Paxton had two representatives: Ethan Hardin tied for 46th at +37 and Junior Tristen Hebblethwaite placed 64th with a +45.

Area Teams, Golfers finish season at State Tournament

Nebraska softball junior pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named the NFCA DI Player of the Year on Wednesday. Bahl is the Huskers’ first NFCA Player of the Year honoree. She was also a unanimous NFCA First -Team All-America selection.&nbsp;

Bahl is the 29th player and the ninth pitcher to be named a three-time NFCA First-Team All-American after she earned the honor in 2022 and 2023 at Oklahoma. She is NU’s first NFCA First-Team All-American since MJ Knighten in 2016 and grabbed the Red Team’s 31st NFCA All-America honor.

The award adds to a long list of accolades for Bahl this season – she was named both the Big Ten Player of the Year and the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, the first player in the conference’s history to earn both awards in the same year. The junior was also named to the All-Big Ten and NFCA All-Mountain Region first teams. She was a five-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, a one-time Big Ten Player of the Week and a two-time NFCA National Player of the Week.&nbsp;

Bahl also set numerous records for the Huskers this season. She owns the top season marks in program history in extra-base hits (41), home runs (23), runs scored (72), total bases (167), batting average (.462) and slugging percentage (.988). She became the first player in NCAA history with more than 20 wins in the circle and more than 20 home runs at the plate in the same season. She was also the second Husker ever to record 60+ hits, runs and RBIs in the same season and the first Husker with 15+ doubles and home runs in a season. Bahl is the first player since 2017 to score more runs (72) than she allowed (68) with a minimum of 130 innings pitched.

The Papillion, Neb., native finished the season with a .462 batting average and 72 runs, 78 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 66 RBIs. She logged a slugging percentage of .988 and an on-base percentage of .555. In the circle, Bahl compiled a record of 26-8 with a 1.56 ERA. She threw eight shutouts with 34 starts and 24 complete games and notched 286 strikeouts and only 46 earned runs across 206.1 innings pitched.

Bahl is ranked in the top 15 nationally in numerous categories – opponent batting average (3rd), strikeouts (3rd), hits allowed per seven innings (3rd), runs per game (4th), shutouts (4th), total bases (4th), complete games (5th), runs (5th), victories (5th), batting average (6th), strikeouts per seven innings (6th), WHIP (6th),&nbsp; slugging percentage (6th), games started (7th), home runs (7th), ERA (8th), home runs per game (9th), innings pitched (10th) and on-base percentage (13th).&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska softball junior pitcher and utility player Jordyn Bahl was named the NFCA DI Player of the Year on Wednesday. Bahl is the Huskers’ first NFCA Player of the Year honoree. She was also a unanimous NFCA First -Team All-America selection.&nbsp;Bahl is the 29th player and the ninth pitcher to be named a three-time NFCA First-Team All-American after she earned the honor in 2022 and 2023 at Oklahoma. She is NU’s first NFCA First-Team All-American since MJ Knighten in 2016 and grabbed the Red Team’s 31st NFCA All-America honor.The award adds to a long list of accolades for Bahl this season – she was named both the Big Ten Player of the Year and the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, the first player in the conference’s history to earn both awards in the same year. The junior was also named to the All-Big Ten and NFCA All-Mountain Region first teams. She was a five-time Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, a one-time Big Ten Player of the Week and a two-time NFCA National Player of the Week.&nbsp;Bahl also set numerous records for the Huskers this season. She owns the top season marks in program history in extra-base hits (41), home runs (23), runs scored (72), total bases (167), batting average (.462) and slugging percentage (.988). She became the first player in NCAA history with more than 20 wins in the circle and more than 20 home runs at the plate in the same season. She was also the second Husker ever to record 60+ hits, runs and RBIs in the same season and the first Husker with 15+ doubles and home runs in a season. Bahl is the first player since 2017 to score more runs (72) than she allowed (68) with a minimum of 130 innings pitched.The Papillion, Neb., native finished the season with a .462 batting average and 72 runs, 78 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, 23 home runs and 66 RBIs. She logged a slugging percentage of .988 and an on-base percentage of .555. In the circle, Bahl compiled a record of 26-8 with a 1.56 ERA. She threw eight shutouts with 34 starts and 24 complete games and notched 286 strikeouts and only 46 earned runs across 206.1 innings pitched.Bahl is ranked in the top 15 nationally in numerous categories – opponent batting average (3rd), strikeouts (3rd), hits allowed per seven innings (3rd), runs per game (4th), shutouts (4th), total bases (4th), complete games (5th), runs (5th), victories (5th), batting average (6th), strikeouts per seven innings (6th), WHIP (6th),&nbsp; slugging percentage (6th), games started (7th), home runs (7th), ERA (8th), home runs per game (9th), innings pitched (10th) and on-base percentage (13th).&nbsp;

Bahl named NFCA DI Player of the Year, First-Team All-American

The North Platte Community College men’s basketball team will host its first Knights Basketball Camp for elementary and middle school students June 11-13.

The camp features three daily sessions beginning with kindergarten through second grade from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by third through fifth grade from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The final session for grades 6-8 will run from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per camper and will include a T-shirt.

Campers should expect to learn or improve upon their basic understanding of the fundamentals of basketball: shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, footwork, defense, and team play.

Sessions will be held at the McDonald Belton Gymnasium at 601 W State Farm Road in North Platte.

Questions about the camps can be directed to NPCC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brandlj@mpcc.edu">brandlj@mpcc.edu</a>.&nbsp;

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsThe North Platte Community College men’s basketball team will host its first Knights Basketball Camp for elementary and middle school students June 11-13.The camp features three daily sessions beginning with kindergarten through second grade from 9-10:30 a.m., followed by third through fifth grade from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The final session for grades 6-8 will run from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per camper and will include a T-shirt.Campers should expect to learn or improve upon their basic understanding of the fundamentals of basketball: shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, footwork, defense, and team play.Sessions will be held at the McDonald Belton Gymnasium at 601 W State Farm Road in North Platte.Questions about the camps can be directed to NPCC Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:brandlj@mpcc.edu">brandlj@mpcc.edu</a>.&nbsp;

NPCC Men’s Basketball hosting youth summer camp

North Platte, Neb. — Day one of the NSAA State Golf Tournament is in the books, with several area golfers and teams making strong early showings across Classes A, C, and D.

While North Platte High School didn’t qualify as a team this year, four Bulldogs are competing individually. Senior Luke Borges leads the way for North Platte, finishing the first round tied for 16th with a 4-over-par. Senior Rylan Perry follows closely, tied for 23rd at 6-over. Max Negley sits tied for 58th with a 15-over, and Keilan Thomsen rounds out the group tied for 67th at 20-over.

Only two area schools are competing as a team this year. Perkins County is in 14th place after shooting a 65-over as a team, just ahead of Ogallala, who is in 15th with a 66-over.

Individually for Perkins County, senior Zaybreon Hansen is tied for 19th with a 5-over-par. Freshman Cade Kroeker is tied for 78th at 17-over, while junior Jet Peterson is tied for 87th with a 21-over. Senior Oscar Boldt (22-over, T-90th) and junior Myles Bishop (25-over, 92nd) round out the squad.

Ogallala’s Rylan Gilmore turned in a strong performance, tied for 11th at 3-over. Senior Oliver Nielsen is tied for 86th with a 20-over. Conner Bell and Gavin Peters are both at 21- and 22-over, tied for 87th and 90th respectively. Rockton Rezac is 98th after a 36-over day.

Several other area individuals are also competing in Class C. Chase County freshman Zakary Anderson is off to a promising start, tied for 19th with a 5-over. Broken Bow’s Jack White, a sophomore, is tied for 43rd at 9-over, and Gothenburg's Trey Bartels is tied for 64th with a 14-over.

In Class D, Hitchcock County leads the local teams, sitting in 6th place at 75-over. North Platte St. Patrick’s follows in 12th at 82-over, with Sutherland close behind in 13th at 85-over.

Individually, Hitchcock County’s Jack Baker is tied for 10th after posting an 11-over. Junior Brayden Melchert is tied for 16th at 12-over. Mason Schilke is tied for 41st at 18-over, while Dylan Kollmorgen (34-over, 90th) and freshman Cale Graham (40-over, 96th) round out the team.

North Platte St. Pat’s is led by junior Landon Shepherd, tied for 31st with a 16-over. Freshman Benjamin Hankla is tied for 51st at 20-over, with Timothy Blakely (21-over, T-59th), junior Michael Furmanski (25-over, T-69th), and sophomore Tucker Kemp (30-over, T-81st) close behind.

Sutherland’s Grady Dempcy had one of the strongest days for individuals around the area, tied for 5th overall with a 9-over-par. Easton Smith (T-41st, 18-over), Ryker Copeland (T-48th, 19-over), freshman Teagan Fitzpatrick (T-94th, 39-over), and Keaton Miller (101st, 55-over) complete the team’s effort.

Other Class D individual competitors include Paxton’s Tristen Hebblethwaite (T-16th, 12-over) and Ethan Hardin (T-51st, 20-over), Dante Horner of Dundy County Stratton (T-16th, 12-over), Tyce Pate of Medicine Valley (T-63rd, 22-over), and Tyson Sullivan of Wallace (T-85th, 31-over).

Round two begins Wednesday as players look to climb the leaderboard in the final stretch of the 2025 NSAA State Golf Tournament.

North Platte, Neb. — Day one of the NSAA State Golf Tournament is in the books, with several area golfers and teams making strong early showings across Classes A, C, and D.Class A HighlightsWhile North Platte High School didn’t qualify as a team this year, four Bulldogs are competing individually. Senior Luke Borges leads the way for North Platte, finishing the first round tied for 16th with a 4-over-par. Senior Rylan Perry follows closely, tied for 23rd at 6-over. Max Negley sits tied for 58th with a 15-over, and Keilan Thomsen rounds out the group tied for 67th at 20-over.Class C HighlightsOnly two area schools are competing as a team this year. Perkins County is in 14th place after shooting a 65-over as a team, just ahead of Ogallala, who is in 15th with a 66-over.Individually for Perkins County, senior Zaybreon Hansen is tied for 19th with a 5-over-par. Freshman Cade Kroeker is tied for 78th at 17-over, while junior Jet Peterson is tied for 87th with a 21-over. Senior Oscar Boldt (22-over, T-90th) and junior Myles Bishop (25-over, 92nd) round out the squad.Ogallala’s Rylan Gilmore turned in a strong performance, tied for 11th at 3-over. Senior Oliver Nielsen is tied for 86th with a 20-over. Conner Bell and Gavin Peters are both at 21- and 22-over, tied for 87th and 90th respectively. Rockton Rezac is 98th after a 36-over day.Several other area individuals are also competing in Class C. Chase County freshman Zakary Anderson is off to a promising start, tied for 19th with a 5-over. Broken Bow’s Jack White, a sophomore, is tied for 43rd at 9-over, and Gothenburg's Trey Bartels is tied for 64th with a 14-over.Class D HighlightsIn Class D, Hitchcock County leads the local teams, sitting in 6th place at 75-over. North Platte St. Patrick’s follows in 12th at 82-over, with Sutherland close behind in 13th at 85-over.Individually, Hitchcock County’s Jack Baker is tied for 10th after posting an 11-over. Junior Brayden Melchert is tied for 16th at 12-over. Mason Schilke is tied for 41st at 18-over, while Dylan Kollmorgen (34-over, 90th) and freshman Cale Graham (40-over, 96th) round out the team.North Platte St. Pat’s is led by junior Landon Shepherd, tied for 31st with a 16-over. Freshman Benjamin Hankla is tied for 51st at 20-over, with Timothy Blakely (21-over, T-59th), junior Michael Furmanski (25-over, T-69th), and sophomore Tucker Kemp (30-over, T-81st) close behind.Sutherland’s Grady Dempcy had one of the strongest days for individuals around the area, tied for 5th overall with a 9-over-par. Easton Smith (T-41st, 18-over), Ryker Copeland (T-48th, 19-over), freshman Teagan Fitzpatrick (T-94th, 39-over), and Keaton Miller (101st, 55-over) complete the team’s effort.Other Class D individual competitors include Paxton’s Tristen Hebblethwaite (T-16th, 12-over) and Ethan Hardin (T-51st, 20-over), Dante Horner of Dundy County Stratton (T-16th, 12-over), Tyce Pate of Medicine Valley (T-63rd, 22-over), and Tyson Sullivan of Wallace (T-85th, 31-over).Round two begins Wednesday as players look to climb the leaderboard in the final stretch of the 2025 NSAA State Golf Tournament.

Area Golfers make strong showing on Day One of NSAA State Tournament

College Station, Texas - Nebraska track and field began its NCAA journey on Wednesday at the NCAA West Preliminary Round with five Huskers finishing top 12 in their respective events and punching tickets to the NCAA Championships.&nbsp;

Three Husker All-Americans in the javelin earned a spot in Eugene, Ore., as Keyshawn Strachan threw 76.97m (252-6) for first, Arthur Petersen was third (74.50m, 244-5) and Dash Sirmon finished sixth (72.28m, 237-2). Hayden Gorovitz placed 34th, throwing 62.12m (203-10).&nbsp;

Maxwell Otterdahl was the fourth Husker to secure a trip to the NCAA Championships, throwing 18.87m (61-11) in the shot put, for 11th, and Cade Moran was the fifth, finishing 12th (18.83m, 61-9 ½).&nbsp;

Kavian Kerr jumped a season-best 7.61m (24-11 ¾) in the men’s long jump but fell just short of qualifying for the NCAA Championships, placing 13th. In the 100m, Kerr placed 21st, clocking a 10.42.&nbsp;

In the pole vault, Dyson Wicker was 15th, clearing 5.17m (16-11 ½). Seth Schnakenberg threw the farthest hammer throw of his heat (62.66m, 205-7) but it was not enough to finish in the top 12 as he placed 23rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Three Nebraska men ran in the 800m, with Pradeep Senthilkumar leading the way in 27th (1:49.27), while Gabe Nash was 28th (1:49.28) and Niko Schultz ran 1:52.05 for 43rd. In the 400mH, freshman James Ledbetter clocked a 51.34 for 27th.&nbsp;

Up next, competition for the Husker women starts tomorrow in College Station with field events beginning at 10 a.m. (CT) and track events at 6 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;

Men’s Hammer Throw23. Seth Schnakenberg - 62.66m (205-7)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsCollege Station, Texas - Nebraska track and field began its NCAA journey on Wednesday at the NCAA West Preliminary Round with five Huskers finishing top 12 in their respective events and punching tickets to the NCAA Championships.&nbsp;Three Husker All-Americans in the javelin earned a spot in Eugene, Ore., as Keyshawn Strachan threw 76.97m (252-6) for first, Arthur Petersen was third (74.50m, 244-5) and Dash Sirmon finished sixth (72.28m, 237-2). Hayden Gorovitz placed 34th, throwing 62.12m (203-10).&nbsp;Maxwell Otterdahl was the fourth Husker to secure a trip to the NCAA Championships, throwing 18.87m (61-11) in the shot put, for 11th, and Cade Moran was the fifth, finishing 12th (18.83m, 61-9 ½).&nbsp;Kavian Kerr jumped a season-best 7.61m (24-11 ¾) in the men’s long jump but fell just short of qualifying for the NCAA Championships, placing 13th. In the 100m, Kerr placed 21st, clocking a 10.42.&nbsp;In the pole vault, Dyson Wicker was 15th, clearing 5.17m (16-11 ½). Seth Schnakenberg threw the farthest hammer throw of his heat (62.66m, 205-7) but it was not enough to finish in the top 12 as he placed 23rd.&nbsp;&nbsp;Three Nebraska men ran in the 800m, with Pradeep Senthilkumar leading the way in 27th (1:49.27), while Gabe Nash was 28th (1:49.28) and Niko Schultz ran 1:52.05 for 43rd. In the 400mH, freshman James Ledbetter clocked a 51.34 for 27th.&nbsp;Up next, competition for the Husker women starts tomorrow in College Station with field events beginning at 10 a.m. (CT) and track events at 6 p.m. (CT).&nbsp;NCAA West Prelims Results Day 1Men’s Hammer Throw23. Seth Schnakenberg - 62.66m (205-7)Men’s Javelin1. Keyshawn Strachan - 76.97m (252-6)3. Arthur Petersen - 74.50m (244-5)6. Dash Sirmon - 72.28m (237-2)34. Hayden Gorovitz - 62.12m (203-10)Men’s Long Jump13. Kavian Kerr - 7.61m (24-11 ¾)Men’s Pole Vault15. Dyson Wicker - 5.17m (16-11 ½)Men’s Shot Put11. Maxwell Otterdahl - 18.87m (61-11)12. Cade Moran - 18.83m (61-9 ½)Men’s 100m21. Kavian Kerr - 10.42Men’s 800m27. Pradeep Senthilkumar - 1:49.2728. Gabe Nash - 1:49.2843. Niko Schultz - 1:52.05Men’s 400mH27. James Ledbetter - 51.34

Huskers qualify five for NCAAs on Wednesday

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Five Nebraska softball student-athletes earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Senior catcher Ava Bredwell earned her third academic all-district honor, while junior pitcher/utility player Jordyn Bahl and senior outfielder Abbie Squier earned their second career honors. Sophomore infielder Samantha Bland and junior outfielder Kacie Hoffmann each earned their first academic all-district award.

Bahl, Bland, Hoffmann and Squier will all move on to the national ballot and are eligible to be named Academic All-Americans.

The 2025 Academic All-District softball teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFive Nebraska softball student-athletes earned College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honors on Tuesday.&nbsp;Senior catcher Ava Bredwell earned her third academic all-district honor, while junior pitcher/utility player Jordyn Bahl and senior outfielder Abbie Squier earned their second career honors. Sophomore infielder Samantha Bland and junior outfielder Kacie Hoffmann each earned their first academic all-district award.Bahl, Bland, Hoffmann and Squier will all move on to the national ballot and are eligible to be named Academic All-Americans.The 2025 Academic All-District softball teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.