Story by Omaha Supernovas Communication

OMAHA, Neb. —&nbsp;From preseason favorites to first-ever champions, the&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(18-8) swept the Grand Rapids Rise (13-13) 25-13, 26-24, 25-22 Saturday in front of 10,678 to become the inaugural PVF Champions.&nbsp;

Saturday marked the third sweep in the month of May for the Supernovas. Omaha had three sweeps combined in the previous three months.&nbsp;

During the trophy presentation, Supernovas setter&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;was awarded the&nbsp;Postseason MVP&nbsp;and a $10,000 bonus as the Wisconsin graduate came off the bench to guide the Omaha offense to two victories. Hilley dished out 40 assists and six digs in the three sets as the Supernovas hit .342 for their second-highest hitting percentage of the season. That was after handing out 46 assists and nine digs in the reverse sweep over San Diego in the semifinals.&nbsp;

Olympian&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;paced the Omaha attackers with 13 kills on a .423 clip to go with eight digs and her league-leading 35th ace of the season.&nbsp;Stephanie Samedy&nbsp;matched her teammate with 13 kills on a .346 hitting percentage including one ace and one block. Samedy finished the postseason with 43 total kills on a .391 clip in two matches with 13 digs, three blocks and two aces. Team captain&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;was third Supernovas player to reach double-digit kills with 12 along with 15 digs.&nbsp;

Middle blockers&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tori Dixon&nbsp;combined for 12 kills on a .550 clip and five blocks. Vuchkova hit .750 with seven kills and one error on eight swings. She tallied a match-high three blocks. Dixon had no hitting errors with five kills on 12 swings. She earned a pair of blocks. Libero&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;finished her season with nine digs and two assists.&nbsp;

Omaha recorded two aces along with seven blocks.&nbsp;

Grand Rapids was led by star attackers Claire Chaussee and Emiliya Dimitrova. Chaussee totaled 12 kills and seven digs while Dimitrova also recorded 12 kills and 11 digs in her final professional volleyball match.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;The Supernovas started the set with a 4-0 run behind the serve of de la Cruz. Nuneviller’s second kill of the match doubled the Omaha lead at 8-4. The Supernovas put three consecutive points on the board to force a Rise timeout at 13-6. Dimitrova sided out for the Rise. De la Cruz recorded her first ace serve of the match for a 16-8 Omaha lead. Nuneviller’s fifth kill got Omaha to the 20-point mark first. Samedy served up an ace for a 23-10 lead and forced a Grand Rapids timeout. The Rise took the two points out of the timeout, but a Nuneviller kill gave Omaha a set point. De la Cruz ended the set with a kill at 25-13. The Supernovas recorded 17 kills on the set with only one error for a .615 hitting percentage and held the Rise to nine kills and a .115 hitting percentage.

Set 2:&nbsp;Vuchkova posted her second block of the match to put Omaha up 6-5. Dimitrova answered with her third kill of the set. Grand Rapids took the two-point lead at 9-7 after a Chaussee kill. A Dixon kill tied the set at 11-11, but Dimitrova put the Rise ahead 12-11. Nuneviller ended a marathon rally with her eighth kill of the match to even the score at 13s. The Rise regained the two-point lead after kills by Chaussee and Kayla Caffey. Nuneviller got to double-digit kills at 21-21. The Rise took the following two points for a 23-21 advantage. Samedy gave the ball back to Omaha and de la Cruz followed-up with a kill of her own. Another de la Cruz kill brought the Supernovas to set point. Omaha was awarded the 25th point and the set win, but a smart challenge by Cathy George and the Rise kept the set going and tied the score at 24. A de la Cruz kill and a Dixon block gave Omaha the 26-24 set win. Four Supernovas had four or more kills on the set. Chaussee led the way for the Rise with six.

Set 3:&nbsp;The Supernovas took the first three points of the set. Erika Pritchard got the Rise on the board with her fourth kill. A Samedy kill put Omaha up three at 9-6. De la Cruz followed up with a kill to extend the Supernovas’ lead. A block by Hilley put Omaha up 11-7. Samedy’s 12th kill put Omaha up 15-10, but Dimitrova got the ball back for the Rise, and they took the next two points to cut the Omaha lead to 15-13. Vuchkova found her offensive stride and gave Omaha a three-point lead at 17-14. The Rise tied it up at 19s, but a Samedy kill gave Omaha the lead back. Back-to-back Omaha points put them up 22-20 and forced a Grand Rapids timeout. Vuchkova’s seventh kill gave Omaha championship point. The Rise fought off one match point, but a Grand Rapids service error ended the set and gave Omaha the 25-22 set win and the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. De la Cruz and Samedy led the Supernovas with five kills apiece. Samedy also added a block in the final set of the season.

Story by Omaha Supernovas CommunicationOMAHA, Neb. —&nbsp;From preseason favorites to first-ever champions, the&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(18-8) swept the Grand Rapids Rise (13-13) 25-13, 26-24, 25-22 Saturday in front of 10,678 to become the inaugural PVF Champions.&nbsp;Saturday marked the third sweep in the month of May for the Supernovas. Omaha had three sweeps combined in the previous three months.&nbsp;During the trophy presentation, Supernovas setter&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;was awarded the&nbsp;Postseason MVP&nbsp;and a $10,000 bonus as the Wisconsin graduate came off the bench to guide the Omaha offense to two victories. Hilley dished out 40 assists and six digs in the three sets as the Supernovas hit .342 for their second-highest hitting percentage of the season. That was after handing out 46 assists and nine digs in the reverse sweep over San Diego in the semifinals.&nbsp;Olympian&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;paced the Omaha attackers with 13 kills on a .423 clip to go with eight digs and her league-leading 35th ace of the season.&nbsp;Stephanie Samedy&nbsp;matched her teammate with 13 kills on a .346 hitting percentage including one ace and one block. Samedy finished the postseason with 43 total kills on a .391 clip in two matches with 13 digs, three blocks and two aces. Team captain&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;was third Supernovas player to reach double-digit kills with 12 along with 15 digs.&nbsp;Middle blockers&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tori Dixon&nbsp;combined for 12 kills on a .550 clip and five blocks. Vuchkova hit .750 with seven kills and one error on eight swings. She tallied a match-high three blocks. Dixon had no hitting errors with five kills on 12 swings. She earned a pair of blocks. Libero&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;finished her season with nine digs and two assists.&nbsp;Omaha recorded two aces along with seven blocks.&nbsp;Grand Rapids was led by star attackers Claire Chaussee and Emiliya Dimitrova. Chaussee totaled 12 kills and seven digs while Dimitrova also recorded 12 kills and 11 digs in her final professional volleyball match.&nbsp;Set 1:&nbsp;The Supernovas started the set with a 4-0 run behind the serve of de la Cruz. Nuneviller’s second kill of the match doubled the Omaha lead at 8-4. The Supernovas put three consecutive points on the board to force a Rise timeout at 13-6. Dimitrova sided out for the Rise. De la Cruz recorded her first ace serve of the match for a 16-8 Omaha lead. Nuneviller’s fifth kill got Omaha to the 20-point mark first. Samedy served up an ace for a 23-10 lead and forced a Grand Rapids timeout. The Rise took the two points out of the timeout, but a Nuneviller kill gave Omaha a set point. De la Cruz ended the set with a kill at 25-13. The Supernovas recorded 17 kills on the set with only one error for a .615 hitting percentage and held the Rise to nine kills and a .115 hitting percentage.Set 2:&nbsp;Vuchkova posted her second block of the match to put Omaha up 6-5. Dimitrova answered with her third kill of the set. Grand Rapids took the two-point lead at 9-7 after a Chaussee kill. A Dixon kill tied the set at 11-11, but Dimitrova put the Rise ahead 12-11. Nuneviller ended a marathon rally with her eighth kill of the match to even the score at 13s. The Rise regained the two-point lead after kills by Chaussee and Kayla Caffey. Nuneviller got to double-digit kills at 21-21. The Rise took the following two points for a 23-21 advantage. Samedy gave the ball back to Omaha and de la Cruz followed-up with a kill of her own. Another de la Cruz kill brought the Supernovas to set point. Omaha was awarded the 25th point and the set win, but a smart challenge by Cathy George and the Rise kept the set going and tied the score at 24. A de la Cruz kill and a Dixon block gave Omaha the 26-24 set win. Four Supernovas had four or more kills on the set. Chaussee led the way for the Rise with six.Set 3:&nbsp;The Supernovas took the first three points of the set. Erika Pritchard got the Rise on the board with her fourth kill. A Samedy kill put Omaha up three at 9-6. De la Cruz followed up with a kill to extend the Supernovas’ lead. A block by Hilley put Omaha up 11-7. Samedy’s 12th kill put Omaha up 15-10, but Dimitrova got the ball back for the Rise, and they took the next two points to cut the Omaha lead to 15-13. Vuchkova found her offensive stride and gave Omaha a three-point lead at 17-14. The Rise tied it up at 19s, but a Samedy kill gave Omaha the lead back. Back-to-back Omaha points put them up 22-20 and forced a Grand Rapids timeout. Vuchkova’s seventh kill gave Omaha championship point. The Rise fought off one match point, but a Grand Rapids service error ended the set and gave Omaha the 25-22 set win and the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. De la Cruz and Samedy led the Supernovas with five kills apiece. Samedy also added a block in the final set of the season.

Supernovas sweep Rise to become first-ever Pro Volleyball Federation Champions

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Nebraska has claimed the No. 2 seed in next week’s Big Ten Baseball Tournament on May 21-26 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.

The Huskers take on seventh-seeded Ohio State on Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m.

The winner of No. 2 Nebraska and No. 7 Ohio State advances to take on winner of No. 3 Indiana and No. 6 Purdue on Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m., while the losers face off in an elimination game on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Tickets to next week’s Big Ten Baseball can be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bigten.org/baseballtickets" target="_blank">www.bigten.org/baseballtickets</a>. Every game of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament will be televised on the Big Ten Network, while fans can also listen to the action next week on the Huskers Radio Network.

The complete 2024 Big Ten Baseball Tournament bracket can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://bigten.org/base/article/blt739b9d24b60d2cb5/" target="_blank">here</a>, while the tournament central page is located&nbsp;<a href="https://bigten.org/base/article/bltb02f7ee2424b465f/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska has claimed the No. 2 seed in next week’s Big Ten Baseball Tournament on May 21-26 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha.The Huskers take on seventh-seeded Ohio State on Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m.The winner of No. 2 Nebraska and No. 7 Ohio State advances to take on winner of No. 3 Indiana and No. 6 Purdue on Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m., while the losers face off in an elimination game on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.Tickets to next week’s Big Ten Baseball can be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bigten.org/baseballtickets" target="_blank">www.bigten.org/baseballtickets</a>. Every game of the Big Ten Baseball Tournament will be televised on the Big Ten Network, while fans can also listen to the action next week on the Huskers Radio Network.The complete 2024 Big Ten Baseball Tournament bracket can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://bigten.org/base/article/blt739b9d24b60d2cb5/" target="_blank">here</a>, while the tournament central page is located&nbsp;<a href="https://bigten.org/base/article/bltb02f7ee2424b465f/" target="_blank">here</a>.

Huskers earn No. 2 Seed for Big Ten Tournament

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/masters-2024-augusta-national-8f9bcddc2f3c8aa4298a83c016286918">Masters champion Scottie Scheffler</a>&nbsp;was arrested Friday morning on his way to the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/scottie-scheffler-pga-championship-dc43b1facb4b7c5e6a8c9b29159a6ae2">PGA Championship</a>, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

In a span of four hours, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/scottie-scheffler-tiger-woods-players-championship-387cadc831f8bf7f63e00673166d6add">top-ranked golfer</a>&nbsp;in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a T-shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, stretched in a jail cell to stay loose and returned to Valhalla Golf Club dressed and ready for his 10:08 a.m. tee time.

Louisville Metro Police Department said Scheffler was booked on four charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer after his vehicle dragged an officer to the ground.

Scheffler said the incident was a “big misunderstanding amid a chaotic situation.”

“I feel like my head is still spinning. I can't really explain what happened this morning,” Scheffler said after remarkably posting another 5-under 66 that kept him in the mix for a second straight major championship.

He said he could not offer specifics on the arrest because it was under investigation. In a statement released before his round, he said never intended to disregard police instructions outside the entrance to the club.

“I definitely never imagined ever going to jail, and I definitely never imagined going to jail the morning before one of my tee times for sure,” Scheffler said. “I was grateful to be able to go out there and compete and yeah, it was definitely a nice round of golf.”

His attorney, Steve Romines in Louisville, also described it as a misunderstanding and told The Associated Press, “We will litigate the case as it goes.”

Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg said tournament vendor John Mills was the pedestrian killed and offered sympathies to his family. Greenberg also said the incident involving Scheffler and LMPD was “unfortunate” and that the police department was investigating.

Traffic was backed up for about a mile in both directions on the only road that leads to Valhalla in the morning darkness with light rain, with dozens of police vehicles flashing red-and-blue lights near the entrance.

Police approached the long line of cars waiting to say a pedestrian had been struck by a bus while crossing the road in a lane that was dedicated to tournament traffic.

Mills, 69, was working for a PGA Championship vendor. He was pronounced dead at the scene about 5:09 a.m.

ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington witnessed the incident and said Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world who was to start the second round at 8:48 a.m., drove past a police officer a little after 6 a.m. in his SUV with markings on the door indicating it was a PGA Championship vehicle.

The officer screamed at him to stop and then grabbed onto the car until Scheffler stopped about 10 yards later, Darlington said. The officer, identified in the arrest report as Det. Gillis, was dragged “to the ground” and suffered “pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist” after the car “accelerated forward,” according to Louisville police.

Scheffler was booked at 7:28 a.m. — about 2 1/2 hours before his updated tee time after the second round was delayed because of the fatality. In addition to the assault charge, he was booked on charges of third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

“The main thing is he was proceeding exactly as he was directed in a marked vehicle with credentials," Romines said. “He didn’t do anything intentionally wrong.”

The officer was dressed in a high visibility reflective jacket when he stopped Scheffler’s car to give instructions, the arrest sheet said. Gillis was taken to the hospital for his injuries.

Darlington said police pulled Scheffler out of the car, pushed him up against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs.

“Scheffler was then walked over to the police car, placed in the back, in handcuffs, very stunned about what was happening, looked toward me as he was in those handcuffs and said, ‘Please help me,’" Darlington said. “He very clearly did not know what was happening in the situation. It moved very quickly, very rapidly, very aggressively.”

Scheffler was released by police and returned to the course at 9:12 a.m. He made his way to the practice area around 9:30 a.m. and was welcomed by fans — one shouted “free Scottie!” and others arrived later wearing “Free Scottie” T-shirts.

Scheffler seemed like his normal, relaxed self, sharing a few laughs on the driving range.

“I was never angry. I was just in shock,” Scheffler said. “I was shaking the whole time. I was shaking for like an hour. It was definitely a new feeling for me.”

He could see from a TV in the jail that tee times were pushed back 1 hour, 20 minutes because of the traffic situation, and realized when an officer knocked on the door and said, “Let's go,” that he had a chance to play.

He made birdie on his first hole of the day after sticking his approach shot to 3 feet.

Darlington, the ESPN reporter, said police were not sure who Scheffler was at first. He said an officer asked him to leave and when he identified himself being with the media, he was told, “There's nothing you can do. He's going to jail.”

Darlington said another police officer later approached with a notepad and asked if he knew the name of the person they put in handcuffs.

Scheffler said he never told police who he was except to say, “I'm sorry, I'm just trying to get to my tee time.”

Louisville police have attracted negative national attention in recent years after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in 2020 and a federal investigation into its policing practices.

A Department of Justice report released last year said Louisville officers use excessive force and conduct searches based on invalid warrants. The report said Black motorists in Louisville were more likely to be searched during traffic stops, and officers used neck restraints, police dogs and Tasers against people who posed no imminent threat.

Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was shot by officers in who had come to her apartment with a warrant that federal officials later said was falsified.

PGA of America, which runs the PGA Championship, offered sympathies for Mills' family and said in a statement, “As it relates to the incident involving Scottie Scheffler, we are fully cooperating as local authorities review what took place.”

Scheffler is coming off four victories in his last five tournaments, including his second Masters title. He was home in Dallas the last three weeks waiting on the birth of his first child, a son that was born May 8.

Scheffler, who has won four of his last five tournaments, is trying to become only the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the year.

In a span of four hours, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/scottie-scheffler-tiger-woods-players-championship-387cadc831f8bf7f63e00673166d6add">top-ranked golfer</a>&nbsp;in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a T-shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,” he said in a statement released as he was warming up on the range. "It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do.

“I never intended to disregard any of the instructions,” he said. “I'm hopeful to put this to the side and focus on golf today. Of course, all of us involved in the tournament express our deepest sympathies to the family of the man who passed away in the earlier accident this morning. It truly puts everything in perspective.”

Police said a pedestrian had been struck by a bus while crossing the road in a lane that was dedicated to tournament traffic and was pronounced dead at the scene about 5:09 a.m. The PGA of America identified the man as an employee of one of its vendors.

ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington said Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world who was to start the second round at 8:48 a.m., drove past a police officer a little after 6 a.m. in his SUV with markings on the door indicating it was a PGA Championship vehicle.

The officer screamed at him to stop and then grabbed onto the car until Scheffler stopped about 10 yards later. The officer, identified in the arrest report as Det. Gillis, was dragged “to the ground” and suffered “pain, swelling, and abrasions to his left wrist” after the car “accelerated forward,” according to Louisville police.

Scheffler was booked at 7:28 a.m. — about 2 1/2 hours before his updated tee time after the second round was delayed because of the fatality. Police said he was booked for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Darlington watched it unfold. He said police pulled Scheffler out of the car, pushed him up against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs.

Mitchell told Louisville radio station WHAS the man was crossing Shelbyville Road about 5 a.m. and the bus didn't see him. Mitchell said the man was pronounced dead on the scene.

Scheffler was released by police and returned to the course at 9:12 a.m. He made his way to the practice area around 9:30 a.m. and was welcomed by fans — one shouted “free Scottie!”

Scheffler seemed like his normal, relaxed self, sharing a few laughs on the driving range. Then he went out and made a birdie on his first hole of the day after sticking his approach shot to three feet.

With cars backed up in the morning darkness, other PGA-marked vehicles tried to move slowly toward the entrance. Traffic finally began to move gradually a little before 7 a.m.

It was a surreal start to what already has been a wild week of weather — the Masters champion and top-ranked player in the world, dressed in workout clothes with his hands in cuffs behind his back amid flashing flights.

Darlington said police were not sure who Scheffler was. He said an officer asked him to leave and when he identified himself being with the media, he was told, “There's nothing you can do. He's going to jail.”

Scheffler opened with a 4-under 67 and was five shots out of the lead as he tries to become only the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the year.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.

In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.

“This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship. We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones,” the PGA said in a statement.

The officer screamed at him to stop and then grabbed onto the car until Scheffler stopped about 10 yards later.

Scheffler was booked at 7:28 a.m. — about 2 1/2 hours before he was scheduled to start his second round. Police said he was booked for second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic.

Louisville Metro police spokesman Dwight Mitchell did not immediately return a call seeking comment and information.

The PGA Championship posted a notice that play would be delayed because of the accident. The second round was to start 1 hour, 20 minutes later than scheduled tee times, meaning Scheffler was not due to start until 10:08 a.m.

In a span of three hours, Scheffler was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, was dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, and returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes 56 minutes before he was to tee off in the second round.

Police said a pedestrian had been struck by a bus while crossing the road in a lane that was dedicated to tournament traffic and was pronounced dead at the scene about 5:09 a.m.

The PGA Championship posted a notice that play would be delayed because of the accident. The second round was to start 1 hour, 20 minutes later than scheduled tee times, meaning Scheffler was not due to start until a little after 10 a.m.

No. 1 golfer in the world charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash

Former NCAA National Champion and 11-time All-American Elizabeth “Liz” Schmeltzer has been named the eighth head coach of the University of Nebraska rifle program, Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Thursday.

“When we were looking for someone to lead our rifle program, we wanted someone who understands what it takes to compete at the highest levels in the sport,” Dannen said. “Liz has a proven background as an 11-time All-American who has won individual and team national championships and has represented Team USA. She has worked with some of the best shooters in the sport since moving into the coaching ranks, and I believe she can continue to build on the success that Nebraska rifle has enjoyed in recent seasons.”

“I am very excited to be joining the Husker rifle program,” Schmeltzer said. “I think my experience as an athlete and coach will help this team grow. I am looking forward to working with the athletes and helping them achieve their goals.”

Schmeltzer comes to Lincoln after serving as a coach for Team Winning Solution in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the past two and a half years. In that role, she worked under two-time Olympian Lucas Kozeniesky helping coach elite-level shooters to prepare them for the collegiate ranks. Schmeltzer has coached athletes who have reached the finals in Junior Olympic meets as well as international matches.

Schmeltzer was a decorated athlete during her collegiate career, helping TCU to an NCAA team title in 2019 and top-three finishes in both 2018 and 2021. TCU qualified for the NCAA Championship all four seasons Schmeltzer was at the school.

As a senior, she qualified for the finals at the NCAA Championship in both disciplines, finishing fifth in the smallbore and sixth in the air rifle while earning first-team All-America honors in smallbore and second-team accolades in air rifle and aggregate. She ranked&nbsp;sixth nationally in smallbore average (586.6) and aggregate average (1,180.9) and seventh in air rifle average (594.3).&nbsp;Schmeltzer turned&nbsp;in a career-high 1,187 aggregate score (591 smallbore; 596 air rifle) at the NCAA Championships.

During her junior season, TCU was unable to defend its NCAA title because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but&nbsp;she was fifth in the NCAA in smallbore average and 11th in aggregate average en route to a pair of All-American certificates.

Schmeltzer helped lead TCU to its first national title in seven years in 2019, when she won an individual NCAA title in the smallbore. She shot in all 15 matches and ranked sixth nationally in smallbore, eighth in average aggregate and 14th in air rifle. As a freshman, she made an immediate impact in helping TCU to a third-place showing at the NCAA Championships. For her efforts, Schmeltzer was a second-team All-American in air rifle and claimed third-team honors in aggregate.

In addition to her college experience, Schmeltzer has competed for Team USA Shooting in international competitions, including the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships, where she helped Team USA to a silver medal in the smallbore and a bronze in the prone. She also shot for Team USA in the Hopes Match in 2018, where she won a gold medal in the smallbore and at the 2015 Pan American games, where she was a finalist in the air rifle. Schmeltzer will also be competing for Team USA in the upcoming 2024 World Cup event in Munich, Germany, from June 1-7 before coming to Lincoln.

A native of Searcy, Ark., Schmeltzer earned a degree in communications from TCU in 2021.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsFormer NCAA National Champion and 11-time All-American Elizabeth “Liz” Schmeltzer has been named the eighth head coach of the University of Nebraska rifle program, Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Thursday.“When we were looking for someone to lead our rifle program, we wanted someone who understands what it takes to compete at the highest levels in the sport,” Dannen said. “Liz has a proven background as an 11-time All-American who has won individual and team national championships and has represented Team USA. She has worked with some of the best shooters in the sport since moving into the coaching ranks, and I believe she can continue to build on the success that Nebraska rifle has enjoyed in recent seasons.”“I am very excited to be joining the Husker rifle program,” Schmeltzer said. “I think my experience as an athlete and coach will help this team grow. I am looking forward to working with the athletes and helping them achieve their goals.”Schmeltzer comes to Lincoln after serving as a coach for Team Winning Solution in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the past two and a half years. In that role, she worked under two-time Olympian Lucas Kozeniesky helping coach elite-level shooters to prepare them for the collegiate ranks. Schmeltzer has coached athletes who have reached the finals in Junior Olympic meets as well as international matches.Schmeltzer was a decorated athlete during her collegiate career, helping TCU to an NCAA team title in 2019 and top-three finishes in both 2018 and 2021. TCU qualified for the NCAA Championship all four seasons Schmeltzer was at the school.As a senior, she qualified for the finals at the NCAA Championship in both disciplines, finishing fifth in the smallbore and sixth in the air rifle while earning first-team All-America honors in smallbore and second-team accolades in air rifle and aggregate. She ranked&nbsp;sixth nationally in smallbore average (586.6) and aggregate average (1,180.9) and seventh in air rifle average (594.3).&nbsp;Schmeltzer turned&nbsp;in a career-high 1,187 aggregate score (591 smallbore; 596 air rifle) at the NCAA Championships.During her junior season, TCU was unable to defend its NCAA title because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but&nbsp;she was fifth in the NCAA in smallbore average and 11th in aggregate average en route to a pair of All-American certificates.Schmeltzer helped lead TCU to its first national title in seven years in 2019, when she won an individual NCAA title in the smallbore. She shot in all 15 matches and ranked sixth nationally in smallbore, eighth in average aggregate and 14th in air rifle. As a freshman, she made an immediate impact in helping TCU to a third-place showing at the NCAA Championships. For her efforts, Schmeltzer was a second-team All-American in air rifle and claimed third-team honors in aggregate.In addition to her college experience, Schmeltzer has competed for Team USA Shooting in international competitions, including the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships, where she helped Team USA to a silver medal in the smallbore and a bronze in the prone. She also shot for Team USA in the Hopes Match in 2018, where she won a gold medal in the smallbore and at the 2015 Pan American games, where she was a finalist in the air rifle. Schmeltzer will also be competing for Team USA in the upcoming 2024 World Cup event in Munich, Germany, from June 1-7 before coming to Lincoln.A native of Searcy, Ark., Schmeltzer earned a degree in communications from TCU in 2021.

Liz Schmeltzer named NU Head Rifle Coach

Nebraska track and field earned 53 bids to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, set for May 22-25 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark.

Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective events earned berths into the NCAA West Preliminary Round, as well as the 24 best relay times.At the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, hosted in Eugene, Ore. The list of qualifiers from each event contested in the first rounds will be announced by 4 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, May 26. The final list of the championships competition participants will be announced by 2 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, May 28.

The four-day regional meet will have the men compete on Wednesday and Friday, while the women will compete on Thursday and Saturday. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/crosstrack/d1/outdoortf/2023-24D1XTO_ScheduleofEventsFayetteville.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for a full schedule of events for the NCAA West Preliminary Round.&nbsp;

Men (23)1. Tyus Wilson, High Jump, 7-6 (2.29m)1. Darius Luff, 110m Hurdles, 13.252. Dash Sirmon, Javelin, 265-3 (80.86m)3. Terrol Wilson, Triple Jump, 53-10 ¼ (16.41m)4. Micaylon Moore, Triple Jump, 53-6 ¼ (16.31m)5. Kevin Shubert, Shot Put, 64-11 ¼ (19.79m)5. Garrett Kaalund, 200m, 20.338. Cade Moran, Discus, 196-9 (59.96m)10. Niko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40&nbsp;14. Micaylon Moore, Long Jump, 25-9 ½ (7.86m)15. Cade Moran, Shot Put, 61-4 ¾ (18.71m)16. Tyler Brown, Javelin, 234-7 (71.50m)18. Henry Zimmerman, Hammer Throw, 223-4 (68.07m)19. Brett Schwartz, Discus, 191-0 (58.22m)25. Mason Kooi, High Jump, 7-0 ¼ (2.14m)32. Tyler Brown, Discus, 185-4 (56.48m)33. Brithton Senior, 110m Hurdles, 13.8134. Reid Nelson, High Jump, 6-11 (2.11m)37. Kavian Kerr, 200m, 20.7647. Seth Schnakenberg, Hammer Throw, 203-8 (62.08m)48. Kavian Kerr, Long Jump, 24-9 (7.54m)6. 4x400m Relay (Pierce, Kaalund, Schultz, Bryant), 3:03.3113. 4x100m Relay (Luff, Kerr, Kaalund, Smith), 39.31

Women (30)1. Rhema Otabor, Javelin, 193-11 (59.12m)3. Axelina Johansson, Shot Put, 61-9 (18.82m)8. Mine De Klerk, Shot Put, 57-6 ½ (17.54m)9. Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-11 ¾ (13.40m)10. Ashley McElmurry, Triple Jump, 43-10 ½ (13.37m)11. Eniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m)12. Mirta Kulisic, Javelin, 175-3 (53.41m)12. Amelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m)13. Emanuela Casadei, Javelin, 175-0 (53.35m)14. Kalynn Meyer, Discus, 188-11 (57.58m)14. Hillevi Carlsson, Hammer Throw, 207-6 (63.25m)21. Cammy Garabian, Hammer Throw, 202-4 (61.68m)22. Lotavia Brown, Triple Jump, 42-7 ½ (12.99m)30. Jenna Rogers, High Jump, 5-10 ½ (1.79m)26. Lishanna Ilves, Long Jump, 21-0 (6.40m)26. Mine De Klerk, Discus, 181-0 (55.17m)26. Kalynn Meyer, Shot Put, 53-8 ¼ (16.36m)28. Velecia Williams, Long Jump, 20-9 ¼ (6.33m)28. Abrielle Artley, 400m Hurdles, 58.1419. Berlyn Schutz, 1500m, 4:17.3129. Darby Thomas, 100m, 11.3533. Amelia Flynt, Discus, 177-2 (54.01m)34. Taya Skelton, 3000m Steeplechase, 10:23.1134. Jessica Gardner, Pole Vault, 13-8 ¼ (4.17m)34. Ashley McElmurry, Long Jump, 20-5 ¼ (6.23m)43. Kellyn Kortemeyer, Shot Put, 51-5 ¾ (15.69m)42. Johanna Ilves, 100m Hurdles, 13.4242. Bariborve Deebom, Long Jump, 20-4 ¼ (6.20m)46. Kylie Clark, Pole Vault, 13-4 ½ (4.08m)48. Brooklyn Miller, High Jump, 5-8 ½ (1.74m)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska track and field earned 53 bids to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, set for May 22-25 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark.Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective events earned berths into the NCAA West Preliminary Round, as well as the 24 best relay times.At the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, hosted in Eugene, Ore. The list of qualifiers from each event contested in the first rounds will be announced by 4 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, May 26. The final list of the championships competition participants will be announced by 2 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, May 28.The four-day regional meet will have the men compete on Wednesday and Friday, while the women will compete on Thursday and Saturday. Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/crosstrack/d1/outdoortf/2023-24D1XTO_ScheduleofEventsFayetteville.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for a full schedule of events for the NCAA West Preliminary Round.&nbsp;Men (23)1. Tyus Wilson, High Jump, 7-6 (2.29m)1. Darius Luff, 110m Hurdles, 13.252. Dash Sirmon, Javelin, 265-3 (80.86m)3. Terrol Wilson, Triple Jump, 53-10 ¼ (16.41m)4. Micaylon Moore, Triple Jump, 53-6 ¼ (16.31m)5. Kevin Shubert, Shot Put, 64-11 ¼ (19.79m)5. Garrett Kaalund, 200m, 20.338. Cade Moran, Discus, 196-9 (59.96m)10. Niko Schultz, 800m, 1:47.40&nbsp;14. Micaylon Moore, Long Jump, 25-9 ½ (7.86m)15. Cade Moran, Shot Put, 61-4 ¾ (18.71m)16. Tyler Brown, Javelin, 234-7 (71.50m)18. Henry Zimmerman, Hammer Throw, 223-4 (68.07m)19. Brett Schwartz, Discus, 191-0 (58.22m)25. Mason Kooi, High Jump, 7-0 ¼ (2.14m)32. Tyler Brown, Discus, 185-4 (56.48m)33. Brithton Senior, 110m Hurdles, 13.8134. Reid Nelson, High Jump, 6-11 (2.11m)37. Kavian Kerr, 200m, 20.7647. Seth Schnakenberg, Hammer Throw, 203-8 (62.08m)48. Kavian Kerr, Long Jump, 24-9 (7.54m)6. 4x400m Relay (Pierce, Kaalund, Schultz, Bryant), 3:03.3113. 4x100m Relay (Luff, Kerr, Kaalund, Smith), 39.31Women (30)1. Rhema Otabor, Javelin, 193-11 (59.12m)3. Axelina Johansson, Shot Put, 61-9 (18.82m)8. Mine De Klerk, Shot Put, 57-6 ½ (17.54m)9. Rhianna Phipps, Triple Jump, 43-11 ¾ (13.40m)10. Ashley McElmurry, Triple Jump, 43-10 ½ (13.37m)11. Eniko Sara, Javelin, 177-11 (54.23m)12. Mirta Kulisic, Javelin, 175-3 (53.41m)12. Amelia Flynt, Shot Put, 56-1 (17.09m)13. Emanuela Casadei, Javelin, 175-0 (53.35m)14. Kalynn Meyer, Discus, 188-11 (57.58m)14. Hillevi Carlsson, Hammer Throw, 207-6 (63.25m)21. Cammy Garabian, Hammer Throw, 202-4 (61.68m)22. Lotavia Brown, Triple Jump, 42-7 ½ (12.99m)30. Jenna Rogers, High Jump, 5-10 ½ (1.79m)26. Lishanna Ilves, Long Jump, 21-0 (6.40m)26. Mine De Klerk, Discus, 181-0 (55.17m)26. Kalynn Meyer, Shot Put, 53-8 ¼ (16.36m)28. Velecia Williams, Long Jump, 20-9 ¼ (6.33m)28. Abrielle Artley, 400m Hurdles, 58.1419. Berlyn Schutz, 1500m, 4:17.3129. Darby Thomas, 100m, 11.3533. Amelia Flynt, Discus, 177-2 (54.01m)34. Taya Skelton, 3000m Steeplechase, 10:23.1134. Jessica Gardner, Pole Vault, 13-8 ¼ (4.17m)34. Ashley McElmurry, Long Jump, 20-5 ¼ (6.23m)43. Kellyn Kortemeyer, Shot Put, 51-5 ¾ (15.69m)42. Johanna Ilves, 100m Hurdles, 13.4242. Bariborve Deebom, Long Jump, 20-4 ¼ (6.20m)46. Kylie Clark, Pole Vault, 13-4 ½ (4.08m)48. Brooklyn Miller, High Jump, 5-8 ½ (1.74m)

Huskers earn 53 Regional Bids on Thursday

Strong outings on the mound from Brett Sears and Caleb Clark led Nebraska to a 2-1 win at Michigan State on Thursday night at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field.

Nebraska (33-18, 15-7 B1G) totaled two runs on eight hits, while Michigan State (23-26, 10-12 B1G) tallied one run on seven hits and an error.

Ben Columbus led the Big Red at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Joshua Overbeek had two hits with a double and an RBI, while Rhett Stokes was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Case Sanderson recorded a hit, while Tyler Stone scored the Huskers’ other run of the night.

Sears moved to 8-0 on the season, becoming just the second pitcher in program history to reach an 8-0 record in a season since 1999. Before Thursday night, Brian Duensing was the lone NU hurler to record the feat after beginning the 2005 campaign with an 8-0 mark.

Sears recorded his 11th quality start of the season after allowing one run on six hits in 6.2 innings of work. The senior struck out four Spartans and issued just one walk. Clark picked up his first save of the year, dealing 2.1 shutout innings in relief. The southpaw allowed just one hit while posting a strikeout and a walk.

After back-to-back singles to begin the bottom half of the first inning, Michigan State struck first on a sacrifice fly to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.

Both teams went scoreless in the second frame before Nebraska knotted the game at one with consecutive doubles down the right-field line. Stokes laced the first pitch down the right-field line, while Overbeek traded places with him for his 18th RBI of the season from the leadoff spot.

The Huskers put runners on first and second base after a walk to Stone and Evans was hit on an 0-1 offering. Columbus broke the tie with an RBI single to right field to put the Big Red up 2-1 in the fourth inning.

Sears worked around a one-out single in the fifth, while a double play in the bottom of the sixth extinguished a leadoff single from the Spartans in the inning to preserve the one-run advantage for the Big Red.

Singles from Overbeek and Sanderson, followed by a four-pitch walk to Josh Caron loaded the bases for the Husker offense with two outs in the seventh, but the Big Red couldn’t get the timely hit to build on to the lead.

A one-out walk in the bottom of the seventh put the tying run on base for the Spartans. Clark replaced Sears with two outs in the inning and induced a flyout to right field on a play where Garrett Anglim made a sprinting, full-extension catch while climbing the hill in front of the right-field fence.

Clark surrendered a double in the eighth and a walk in the ninth, but the sophomore kept the Spartans off the board in the final two innings to clinch the 2-1 win for the Huskers on Thursday night.

Nebraska and Michigan State continue the weekend series tomorrow at 4:02 p.m. CT at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field. Friday’s matchup can be seen on Big Ten Network, while fans can listen to Ben McLaughlin call the action on the Huskers Radio Network.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsStrong outings on the mound from Brett Sears and Caleb Clark led Nebraska to a 2-1 win at Michigan State on Thursday night at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field.Nebraska (33-18, 15-7 B1G) totaled two runs on eight hits, while Michigan State (23-26, 10-12 B1G) tallied one run on seven hits and an error.Ben Columbus led the Big Red at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Joshua Overbeek had two hits with a double and an RBI, while Rhett Stokes was 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Case Sanderson recorded a hit, while Tyler Stone scored the Huskers’ other run of the night.Sears moved to 8-0 on the season, becoming just the second pitcher in program history to reach an 8-0 record in a season since 1999. Before Thursday night, Brian Duensing was the lone NU hurler to record the feat after beginning the 2005 campaign with an 8-0 mark.Sears recorded his 11th quality start of the season after allowing one run on six hits in 6.2 innings of work. The senior struck out four Spartans and issued just one walk. Clark picked up his first save of the year, dealing 2.1 shutout innings in relief. The southpaw allowed just one hit while posting a strikeout and a walk.After back-to-back singles to begin the bottom half of the first inning, Michigan State struck first on a sacrifice fly to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead.Both teams went scoreless in the second frame before Nebraska knotted the game at one with consecutive doubles down the right-field line. Stokes laced the first pitch down the right-field line, while Overbeek traded places with him for his 18th RBI of the season from the leadoff spot.The Huskers put runners on first and second base after a walk to Stone and Evans was hit on an 0-1 offering. Columbus broke the tie with an RBI single to right field to put the Big Red up 2-1 in the fourth inning.Sears worked around a one-out single in the fifth, while a double play in the bottom of the sixth extinguished a leadoff single from the Spartans in the inning to preserve the one-run advantage for the Big Red.Singles from Overbeek and Sanderson, followed by a four-pitch walk to Josh Caron loaded the bases for the Husker offense with two outs in the seventh, but the Big Red couldn’t get the timely hit to build on to the lead.A one-out walk in the bottom of the seventh put the tying run on base for the Spartans. Clark replaced Sears with two outs in the inning and induced a flyout to right field on a play where Garrett Anglim made a sprinting, full-extension catch while climbing the hill in front of the right-field fence.Clark surrendered a double in the eighth and a walk in the ninth, but the sophomore kept the Spartans off the board in the final two innings to clinch the 2-1 win for the Huskers on Thursday night.Nebraska and Michigan State continue the weekend series tomorrow at 4:02 p.m. CT at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field. Friday’s matchup can be seen on Big Ten Network, while fans can listen to Ben McLaughlin call the action on the Huskers Radio Network.

Strong Pitching pushes Huskers past Spartans

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Area State Track and Field Results Day 2 Class B

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Area State Track and Field Results Day 2 Class A

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Class A-2 Girl's State Tennis Results Day 1, Two North Platte Doubles Teams advance to next round

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Story by Supernovas Communications

OMAHA, Neb. —&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (17-7)&nbsp;pulled off its first reverse sweep in franchise history with a 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-8, 15-11 five-set win over the San Diego Mojo (13-12) Thursday night at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals.

The win puts Omaha in the first Pro Volleyball Federation Championship match with a one-million dollar prize at stake. The Supernovas will take on the No. 4 seed Grand Rapids Rise who upset the No. 1 seed Atlanta Vibe in five sets in the first semifinal on Thursday night. First serve is set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;

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Stephanie Samedy&nbsp;made league history by matching the PVF record for most kills in a single match with 30 kills on 61 swings with only five errors for a .410 hitting percentage. It also marks a Supernovas’ franchise record for kills in a match, succeeding&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz’s&nbsp;26 kills. De la Cruz added 11 kills on the night with 19 digs and two more aces to put her league-leading total at 34 on the season. Team captain&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;reached double-digit kills for the first time in four matches with 15 and a match-high 20 digs for her highest total since March 28.&nbsp;

Tori Dixon&nbsp;led the Omaha middle blockers with seven kills and three blocks.&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;added four kills and tied Dixon with three blocks. The Supernovas totaled nine blocks and five aces.&nbsp;

Setter&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;subbed in for&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;in the second set and guided the offense to a .296 hitting percentage while dishing out 46 assists with nine digs and one kill. Libero&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;finished with 11 digs and three assists.&nbsp;

Temi Thomas-Ailara and Lindsay Vander Weide paced the Mojo offense with 11 kills apiece as the offense hit .222. San Diego finished with 10 blocks and four aces.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;The Mojo opened up a quick 4-1 lead to start the set. Omaha responded with the next two points, but the Mojo answered with three of their own to extend their lead to 7-3. Nuneviller had a huge stuff block to close the lead to 7-5, Mojo. Vander Weide recorded her fourth kill for San Diego at 9-7. Back-to-back Omaha kills tied the score at 11-11. The Supernovas claimed the 13-12 advantage after Samedy’s fifth kill of the match. The Mojo regained the lead after an Omaha error, and a Willow Johnson ace gave San Diego a two point lead at 16-14. Thomas-Ailara followed-up with a kill. Nuneviller sided-out for Omaha with a smartly-placed tip over the block. She followed-up with her fourth kill to bring the Supernovas within one (17-16). The Mojo took the next two points to force an Omaha timeout at 19-16. Thomas-Ailara followed-up with a kill and a block to extend the Mojo lead to 21-16. Vuchkova ended the San Diego run with a kill. Ali Bastianelli gave the Mojo a set point, and Vander Weide finished the set at 25-20 with her fifth kill. Samedy led the Supernovas with six kills, no errors and a .429 hitting percentage.

Set 2:&nbsp;Vander Weide and Bastianelli both recorded a pair of kills to open the set for the Mojo. A Thomas-Ailara ace forced an Omaha timeout at 5-0. Vuchkova got the Supernovas on the board with a kill at 6-1. A De la&nbsp; Cruz kill closed the San Diego lead to 8-4. Samedy found her ninth kill of the match at 10-5, Mojo. The Supernovas went on a 3-0 run to narrow the Mojo lead to three (11-8). Thomas-Ailara sided-out for San Diego, but Samedy answered with her 11th kill. Sydney Hilley checked into the game for Omaha and made an instant impact with a second-ball kill for the Supernovas. Bastianelli’s seventh kill put the Mojo up 14-10. Morgan Lewis propelled a 7-0 run for the Mojo midway through the set. Samedy’s 13th kill got the Supernovas their 13th point, but the Mojo maintained the 23-13 lead. Dixon followed-up with an ace, and Omaha grabbed the next two points to force a San Diego timeout. Morgan Lewis ended the Omaha run, and Bastianelli finished the set at 25-16 in favor of San Diego. Samedy led the Supernovas again with seven kills and a block. Six different Mojo players contributed multiple kills.

Set 3:&nbsp;Three different Supernovas recorded a kill to give Omaha a 4-1 lead. Bastianelli contributed the Mojo’s fourth ace of the match to close the Omaha lead to 4-3. The Supernovas took four consecutive points to extend their lead to 8-3. Samedy’s 18th kill propelled Omaha to the 10-point mark first. Thomas-Ailara answered with a kill of her own at 10-8, Supernovas. Omaha mounted another run, and a Dixon block extended their lead to 15-9. The Mojo found back-to-back points behind a Vander Weide kill and August Raskie block, but Samedy answered for the Supernovas. Raskie went over on two at 19-15, but Samedy answered again for Omaha. A 3-0 Omaha run forced a San Diego timeout at 23-16. De La Cruz kept it going for the Supernovas with her seventh kill. The Mojo fended off two set points, but Samedy’s 23rd kill ended the set at 25-18 in favor of Omaha. Samedy pitched in 10 of Omaha’s 19 kills on the set. Dixon added two kills and two blocks.

Set 4:&nbsp;The Supernovas opened the set with a 6-0 run. The Mojo closed the lead to 8-4, but a Vuchkova block began a 4-0 Omaha run and forced a San Diego timeout at 12-4. Vuchkova found a kill for the Supernovas out of the timeout. An ace by Nuneviller quadrupled the Omaha lead at 16-4 with an ace. Grace Loberg checked in for the Mojo and recorded a kill at 16-5. De la Cruz logged her second ace at 22-7 to force a San Diego timeout. Back-to-back kills from Dixon and Nuneviller propelled the Supernovas to set point, and a Mojo service error ended the set at 25-8 and sent the match to a decisive fifth set. The Supernovas hit .500 on the set and held San Diego to -.077. De la Cruz served up a pair of aces and Nuneviller added one as well.

Set 5:&nbsp;San Diego took the first two points of the set, but the Supernovas answered with three of their own to take the one point advantage (3-2). A Vander Weide kill gave the Mojo a 5-4 lead, but Samedy answered with her 27th kill to tie the set. Samedy served up an ace to put Omaha up two at 8-6. The Supernovas took the 9-7 advantage after another Samedy kill, but the Mojo answered with back-to-back kills to tie the score at 9-9. A De la Cruz kill and Dixon block forced a San Diego timeout 11-9. Omaha took the point out of the timeout, but Valeria Papa answered for the Mojo. Samedy posted her 30th kill of the match to put Omaha up 13-10. She added a block to bring Omaha to set and match point. Nuneviller finished it off with her 15th kill and ended the set at 15-11. In the final set, Samedy added five kills and a block. Papa was a bright spot for the Mojo with five kills of her own.&nbsp;

The Supernovas take on the Grand Rapids Rise in the first Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Match on Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center. CBS Sports Network will provide television coverage.&nbsp;

Fans can listen to all the action on the Pro Volleyball Federation Radio Network which is led by the flagship station,&nbsp;<a href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QDDZYih6DRKv7QBoCwVx7B1Ml93GpfBisQq5FYGMpYLkhcRc-dyZ5vCJfW-M4Semzr0QX1ShLnal3kC8NdVoiDsBW8NA3cIDFFoM5SQneSLb0Wo3yuNXrwhJzIeJpWQofXYeR-ZLjoTyFTOzvjCamg==&amp;c=9ZhOx-yqIsIN6K0-0nG3s2HppG0MAJpkzBI5_js1dPDLlnZ2tl6_xQ==&amp;ch=3VoIyElOt6l0Lc9-U5CjU9LyYknbXssCg_aaA4WOVd9vBxfm9D5gog==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket</a>. Radio coverage is also on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff) and KTIC (West Point). Award-winning broadcaster&nbsp;Derrick Pearson&nbsp;and AVCA High School Coach of the Year&nbsp;Renee Saunders&nbsp;will be on the call.&nbsp;

Story by Supernovas CommunicationsOMAHA, Neb. —&nbsp;The&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (17-7)&nbsp;pulled off its first reverse sweep in franchise history with a 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-8, 15-11 five-set win over the San Diego Mojo (13-12) Thursday night at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals.The win puts Omaha in the first Pro Volleyball Federation Championship match with a one-million dollar prize at stake. The Supernovas will take on the No. 4 seed Grand Rapids Rise who upset the No. 1 seed Atlanta Vibe in five sets in the first semifinal on Thursday night. First serve is set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the CHI Health Center.&nbsp;You can purchase your tickets for the first PVF Championship by clicking on this<a href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QDDZYih6DRKv7QBoCwVx7B1Ml93GpfBisQq5FYGMpYLkhcRc-dyZ5jTdOU-ikKLUv9gPRMD2pBmxtTxEhz6Lq6RXeBphOZYdLyAvwAw9HdYqLhvizvOYAggHsYP9vaVaYZhNyrkJxclsIH4oOt_LGCS1J464bwZTZ-T2j9AoTWB8_ppNC0tgd2yEZVVuam6LfqpaQoCsTTKvFOzMIxhsPn5txiKrI4OYrjLQAYM0OTzJOutkczO3_Ca1-NBlNLu88iHsLLWADBcudqyjoLTrZriyZ-hiQEOe&amp;c=9ZhOx-yqIsIN6K0-0nG3s2HppG0MAJpkzBI5_js1dPDLlnZ2tl6_xQ==&amp;ch=3VoIyElOt6l0Lc9-U5CjU9LyYknbXssCg_aaA4WOVd9vBxfm9D5gog==" target="_blank">&nbsp;link.&nbsp;</a>Stephanie Samedy&nbsp;made league history by matching the PVF record for most kills in a single match with 30 kills on 61 swings with only five errors for a .410 hitting percentage. It also marks a Supernovas’ franchise record for kills in a match, succeeding&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz’s&nbsp;26 kills. De la Cruz added 11 kills on the night with 19 digs and two more aces to put her league-leading total at 34 on the season. Team captain&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;reached double-digit kills for the first time in four matches with 15 and a match-high 20 digs for her highest total since March 28.&nbsp;Tori Dixon&nbsp;led the Omaha middle blockers with seven kills and three blocks.&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;added four kills and tied Dixon with three blocks. The Supernovas totaled nine blocks and five aces.&nbsp;Setter&nbsp;Sydney Hilley&nbsp;subbed in for&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;in the second set and guided the offense to a .296 hitting percentage while dishing out 46 assists with nine digs and one kill. Libero&nbsp;Kendall White&nbsp;finished with 11 digs and three assists.&nbsp;Temi Thomas-Ailara and Lindsay Vander Weide paced the Mojo offense with 11 kills apiece as the offense hit .222. San Diego finished with 10 blocks and four aces.&nbsp;Set 1:&nbsp;The Mojo opened up a quick 4-1 lead to start the set. Omaha responded with the next two points, but the Mojo answered with three of their own to extend their lead to 7-3. Nuneviller had a huge stuff block to close the lead to 7-5, Mojo. Vander Weide recorded her fourth kill for San Diego at 9-7. Back-to-back Omaha kills tied the score at 11-11. The Supernovas claimed the 13-12 advantage after Samedy’s fifth kill of the match. The Mojo regained the lead after an Omaha error, and a Willow Johnson ace gave San Diego a two point lead at 16-14. Thomas-Ailara followed-up with a kill. Nuneviller sided-out for Omaha with a smartly-placed tip over the block. She followed-up with her fourth kill to bring the Supernovas within one (17-16). The Mojo took the next two points to force an Omaha timeout at 19-16. Thomas-Ailara followed-up with a kill and a block to extend the Mojo lead to 21-16. Vuchkova ended the San Diego run with a kill. Ali Bastianelli gave the Mojo a set point, and Vander Weide finished the set at 25-20 with her fifth kill. Samedy led the Supernovas with six kills, no errors and a .429 hitting percentage.Set 2:&nbsp;Vander Weide and Bastianelli both recorded a pair of kills to open the set for the Mojo. A Thomas-Ailara ace forced an Omaha timeout at 5-0. Vuchkova got the Supernovas on the board with a kill at 6-1. A De la&nbsp; Cruz kill closed the San Diego lead to 8-4. Samedy found her ninth kill of the match at 10-5, Mojo. The Supernovas went on a 3-0 run to narrow the Mojo lead to three (11-8). Thomas-Ailara sided-out for San Diego, but Samedy answered with her 11th kill. Sydney Hilley checked into the game for Omaha and made an instant impact with a second-ball kill for the Supernovas. Bastianelli’s seventh kill put the Mojo up 14-10. Morgan Lewis propelled a 7-0 run for the Mojo midway through the set. Samedy’s 13th kill got the Supernovas their 13th point, but the Mojo maintained the 23-13 lead. Dixon followed-up with an ace, and Omaha grabbed the next two points to force a San Diego timeout. Morgan Lewis ended the Omaha run, and Bastianelli finished the set at 25-16 in favor of San Diego. Samedy led the Supernovas again with seven kills and a block. Six different Mojo players contributed multiple kills.Set 3:&nbsp;Three different Supernovas recorded a kill to give Omaha a 4-1 lead. Bastianelli contributed the Mojo’s fourth ace of the match to close the Omaha lead to 4-3. The Supernovas took four consecutive points to extend their lead to 8-3. Samedy’s 18th kill propelled Omaha to the 10-point mark first. Thomas-Ailara answered with a kill of her own at 10-8, Supernovas. Omaha mounted another run, and a Dixon block extended their lead to 15-9. The Mojo found back-to-back points behind a Vander Weide kill and August Raskie block, but Samedy answered for the Supernovas. Raskie went over on two at 19-15, but Samedy answered again for Omaha. A 3-0 Omaha run forced a San Diego timeout at 23-16. De La Cruz kept it going for the Supernovas with her seventh kill. The Mojo fended off two set points, but Samedy’s 23rd kill ended the set at 25-18 in favor of Omaha. Samedy pitched in 10 of Omaha’s 19 kills on the set. Dixon added two kills and two blocks.Set 4:&nbsp;The Supernovas opened the set with a 6-0 run. The Mojo closed the lead to 8-4, but a Vuchkova block began a 4-0 Omaha run and forced a San Diego timeout at 12-4. Vuchkova found a kill for the Supernovas out of the timeout. An ace by Nuneviller quadrupled the Omaha lead at 16-4 with an ace. Grace Loberg checked in for the Mojo and recorded a kill at 16-5. De la Cruz logged her second ace at 22-7 to force a San Diego timeout. Back-to-back kills from Dixon and Nuneviller propelled the Supernovas to set point, and a Mojo service error ended the set at 25-8 and sent the match to a decisive fifth set. The Supernovas hit .500 on the set and held San Diego to -.077. De la Cruz served up a pair of aces and Nuneviller added one as well.Set 5:&nbsp;San Diego took the first two points of the set, but the Supernovas answered with three of their own to take the one point advantage (3-2). A Vander Weide kill gave the Mojo a 5-4 lead, but Samedy answered with her 27th kill to tie the set. Samedy served up an ace to put Omaha up two at 8-6. The Supernovas took the 9-7 advantage after another Samedy kill, but the Mojo answered with back-to-back kills to tie the score at 9-9. A De la Cruz kill and Dixon block forced a San Diego timeout 11-9. Omaha took the point out of the timeout, but Valeria Papa answered for the Mojo. Samedy posted her 30th kill of the match to put Omaha up 13-10. She added a block to bring Omaha to set and match point. Nuneviller finished it off with her 15th kill and ended the set at 15-11. In the final set, Samedy added five kills and a block. Papa was a bright spot for the Mojo with five kills of her own.&nbsp;The Supernovas take on the Grand Rapids Rise in the first Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Match on Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center. CBS Sports Network will provide television coverage.&nbsp;Fans can listen to all the action on the Pro Volleyball Federation Radio Network which is led by the flagship station,&nbsp;<a href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001QDDZYih6DRKv7QBoCwVx7B1Ml93GpfBisQq5FYGMpYLkhcRc-dyZ5vCJfW-M4Semzr0QX1ShLnal3kC8NdVoiDsBW8NA3cIDFFoM5SQneSLb0Wo3yuNXrwhJzIeJpWQofXYeR-ZLjoTyFTOzvjCamg==&amp;c=9ZhOx-yqIsIN6K0-0nG3s2HppG0MAJpkzBI5_js1dPDLlnZ2tl6_xQ==&amp;ch=3VoIyElOt6l0Lc9-U5CjU9LyYknbXssCg_aaA4WOVd9vBxfm9D5gog==" target="_blank">93.7 The Ticket</a>. Radio coverage is also on 95.7 The Boss (Omaha), KRVN (Lexington), KOLT (Scottsbluff) and KTIC (West Point). Award-winning broadcaster&nbsp;Derrick Pearson&nbsp;and AVCA High School Coach of the Year&nbsp;Renee Saunders&nbsp;will be on the call.&nbsp;

Supernovas pull reverse sweep to reach Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Match

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Madison Smith wins third straight State Gold Medal in Discus, Class B Track and Field Results Day 1

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Area State Track and Field Results Day 1 Class A

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The&nbsp;Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp;track and field team had qualified three women and seven men for the&nbsp;<a href="http://https/results.leonetiming.com/?mid=7270" target="_blank">2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships</a>&nbsp;in Emporia, Kan. The three-day event runs from May 23-25 at Welch Stadium. A top 12 finish is good for All-American status with most individual events having a field of 19 qualifiers. Four-time national champion&nbsp;Wes Ferguson&nbsp;(Fremont) will try and end his&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;career in style with another first place finish. The eight-time All-American currently leads D2 in the 800 (1:45.85) with Harry Ross-Hughes of Lake Erie (Ohio) the only other runner to have broken 1:47.00 (1:46.99).

Next, five-time All-American&nbsp;Brayden Sorensen&nbsp;(Kearney) is currently fifth in the high jump and one of eight MIAA competitors in the field. Aiming for their second All-American accolades are junior&nbsp;Alex Homan&nbsp;(Creighton), sophomores&nbsp;Rylan&nbsp;Basart&nbsp;(Stockton, Kan.) and&nbsp;Brianna Russell&nbsp;(Stamford) with sophomore&nbsp;Lily Novacek&nbsp;(Kearney) a returning national hammer qualifier. Finally, making their first NCAA appearance are sophomore&nbsp;Kenyon Forest&nbsp;(Norton, Kan.) and true freshmen&nbsp;Sydney Davis&nbsp;(Dannebrog),&nbsp;Wyatt Hammond&nbsp;(Long Island, Kan.) and&nbsp;Nolan Studley&nbsp;(Hastings). &nbsp;Just missing the cut were&nbsp;Giltner&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;Alex Goracke&nbsp;(21st/hammer &amp; 24th/shot put), O'Neill senior&nbsp;Abby Everitt&nbsp;(25th/high jump), Kansas senior&nbsp;Evan Prohaska&nbsp;(20th/javelin),&nbsp;Kearney&nbsp;junior&nbsp;Colby Spangler&nbsp;(23rd/triple jump) and Omaha sophomore&nbsp;Nick Abdalla&nbsp;(26th/steeplechase).&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;Qualifiers&nbsp;(Name/National Rank/Event/Mark or Time/Date of Competition)Rylan&nbsp;Basart&nbsp;(5th/Javelin; 233-11) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Wes Ferguson (1st/800-meters; 1:45.85) – May 24, 6 p.m. prelims; May 25, 3:45 p.m. finalsKenyon Forest (12th/Javelin; 213-2) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Wyatt Hammond (16th/Javelin; 211-3) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Alex Homan (14th/Pole Vault; 16-8) – May 25, 12:30 p.m.Brayden Sorensen (5th/High Jump; 7-1.50) – May 24, 3:30 p.m.Nolan Studley (12th/High Jump; 7-0.25) – May 24, 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;Sydney Davis (8th/High Jump; 5-8.50) – May 25, 1:45 p.m.Lily Novacek (6th/Hammer; 192-0) – May 23, 3:30 p.m.Brianna Russell (12th/High Jump; 5-8) – May 25, 1:45 p.m.

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The&nbsp;Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp;track and field team had qualified three women and seven men for the&nbsp;<a href="http://https/results.leonetiming.com/?mid=7270" target="_blank">2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships</a>&nbsp;in Emporia, Kan. The three-day event runs from May 23-25 at Welch Stadium. A top 12 finish is good for All-American status with most individual events having a field of 19 qualifiers. Four-time national champion&nbsp;Wes Ferguson&nbsp;(Fremont) will try and end his&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;career in style with another first place finish. The eight-time All-American currently leads D2 in the 800 (1:45.85) with Harry Ross-Hughes of Lake Erie (Ohio) the only other runner to have broken 1:47.00 (1:46.99).Next, five-time All-American&nbsp;Brayden Sorensen&nbsp;(Kearney) is currently fifth in the high jump and one of eight MIAA competitors in the field. Aiming for their second All-American accolades are junior&nbsp;Alex Homan&nbsp;(Creighton), sophomores&nbsp;Rylan&nbsp;Basart&nbsp;(Stockton, Kan.) and&nbsp;Brianna Russell&nbsp;(Stamford) with sophomore&nbsp;Lily Novacek&nbsp;(Kearney) a returning national hammer qualifier. Finally, making their first NCAA appearance are sophomore&nbsp;Kenyon Forest&nbsp;(Norton, Kan.) and true freshmen&nbsp;Sydney Davis&nbsp;(Dannebrog),&nbsp;Wyatt Hammond&nbsp;(Long Island, Kan.) and&nbsp;Nolan Studley&nbsp;(Hastings). &nbsp;Just missing the cut were&nbsp;Giltner&nbsp;graduate&nbsp;Alex Goracke&nbsp;(21st/hammer &amp; 24th/shot put), O'Neill senior&nbsp;Abby Everitt&nbsp;(25th/high jump), Kansas senior&nbsp;Evan Prohaska&nbsp;(20th/javelin),&nbsp;Kearney&nbsp;junior&nbsp;Colby Spangler&nbsp;(23rd/triple jump) and Omaha sophomore&nbsp;Nick Abdalla&nbsp;(26th/steeplechase).&nbsp;Loper&nbsp;Qualifiers&nbsp;(Name/National Rank/Event/Mark or Time/Date of Competition)Rylan&nbsp;Basart&nbsp;(5th/Javelin; 233-11) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Wes Ferguson (1st/800-meters; 1:45.85) – May 24, 6 p.m. prelims; May 25, 3:45 p.m. finalsKenyon Forest (12th/Javelin; 213-2) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Wyatt Hammond (16th/Javelin; 211-3) – May 25, 10:30 a.m.Alex Homan (14th/Pole Vault; 16-8) – May 25, 12:30 p.m.Brayden Sorensen (5th/High Jump; 7-1.50) – May 24, 3:30 p.m.Nolan Studley (12th/High Jump; 7-0.25) – May 24, 3:30 p.m.&nbsp;Sydney Davis (8th/High Jump; 5-8.50) – May 25, 1:45 p.m.Lily Novacek (6th/Hammer; 192-0) – May 23, 3:30 p.m.Brianna Russell (12th/High Jump; 5-8) – May 25, 1:45 p.m.

Goracke & Prohaska just miss the cut; Ferguson aims for 5th National Title

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;outside hitter&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;took home the&nbsp;Best Server Award&nbsp;while&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;made All-League teams as announced Tuesday by the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Awards were given as voted by the seven head coaches in the league. Each head coach could not vote for themselves or their own players. &nbsp;

De la Cruz blew away her competition en route to the Best Server award, totaling 32 aces in 24 matches. Her total amount of aces is 11 more than her closest competitors in Orlando’s Wilma Rivera and Adora Anae who both finished the season with 21. De la Cruz’s best serving performance came in the early portions of the season, setting the PVF record for most aces in a single match with six against the Vegas Thrill on Feb. 7 and again versus the Grand Rapids Rise on Feb. 12. &nbsp;

Nuneviller has been one of the most productive outside hitters in the first season of the PVF. The Omaha team captain recorded a team-high 280 kills on the season for a 3.33 kills per set average, eighth in the league. The Oregon product also excelled from the defensive end, finishing seventh in the PVF with 279 digs which equates to a 3.32 digs per set average. Those totals being second among non-liberos.&nbsp;

Despite missing out on the Best Middle Blocker award, Vuchkova led the league in total blocks with 70 to secure her spot on the All-League Second Team. The Bulgarian finished two blocks ahead of award winner Kaz Brown who recorded 68 blocks in 20 more sets than Vuchkova. The Supernovas middle blocker averaged 0.85 blocks per set and had seven matches where she recorded five or more blocks. That includes a franchise-record six blocks against the San Diego Mojo on April 2 and the Mojo again on April 20. &nbsp;

The PVF’s MVP and Coach of the Year will be announced at the Inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Awards Gala on Thursday, May 16. &nbsp;

2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Season Awards

&nbsp;Outside Hitter of the Year....... Leah Edmond, Atlanta Vibe

Middle Blocker of the Year........ Kaz Brown, Orlando Valkyries

Setter of the Year.............. Nootsara Tomkom, San Diego Mojo

Libero of the Year .............&nbsp;Morgan Hentz, Atlanta Vibe

Opposite Hitter of the Year .............&nbsp;Emiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids Rise

Server of the Year... .............&nbsp;Bethania De La Cruz, Omaha Supernovas

Most Inspirational Player Award .............&nbsp;Alisha Glass Childress, Vegas Thrill

Rising Star Award .............&nbsp;Reagan Cooper, Columbus Fury

2024 Pro Volleyball Federation All-League Teams

Emiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids Rise, OPP

Bethania De La Cruz, Omaha Supernovas, OH

Omaha will take on San Diego in the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals&nbsp;on Wednesday, May 15 at 8:30 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center. CBS Sports Network will televise the match with fans also being able to listen to all the action on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network&nbsp;led by its flagship station 93.7 The Ticket. The winner will face the victor between the No. 1 seed Atlanta Vibe and No. 4 seed Grand Rapids at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 for the PVF Championship.&nbsp;

All-session and single-session tickets are now available for the championships and can be purchased via this&nbsp;<a href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VDqUbD2F99ptc9J3GMDwIqjYxdIHrsaCqA_fC3OHha-Xm4-8tTL-X1zbnQqjEbqmbpaU3IaOtPMwWU-9RGLLhF2l2p-h41KmVaemaCZSiE2Td1tGEli60ffJncLBJA7U_S5tIC33IHOBjES6-5B0XQoQLmjg1J-4T62nBD9JdiomFChGa9ZH8Dkamc6LM8NHVvWsU6GyTHctbZYn9fv_0lWdq7mwAow6bN-i9_OkpuQc0ZPNenfp6HmtHlWP2TkTFtIxTjETW_AFbFuj2GLeGH3lri4d7nwK&amp;c=xlnzH8Qpg_3ZH_MQLF3tFYKml9oBd8Gp4HWp9I9hvBo4cCC98CpGIg==&amp;ch=JBen1LgrjD1KumZ6dr2qpf9zueo7xLyT3o1ofzFbckp35t1ctGuNJQ==" target="_blank">link.</a>&nbsp;

Story by Supernovas CommunicationsOMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;outside hitter&nbsp;Bethania de la Cruz&nbsp;took home the&nbsp;Best Server Award&nbsp;while&nbsp;Hristina Vuchkova&nbsp;and&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;made All-League teams as announced Tuesday by the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Awards were given as voted by the seven head coaches in the league. Each head coach could not vote for themselves or their own players. &nbsp;De la Cruz blew away her competition en route to the Best Server award, totaling 32 aces in 24 matches. Her total amount of aces is 11 more than her closest competitors in Orlando’s Wilma Rivera and Adora Anae who both finished the season with 21. De la Cruz’s best serving performance came in the early portions of the season, setting the PVF record for most aces in a single match with six against the Vegas Thrill on Feb. 7 and again versus the Grand Rapids Rise on Feb. 12. &nbsp;Nuneviller has been one of the most productive outside hitters in the first season of the PVF. The Omaha team captain recorded a team-high 280 kills on the season for a 3.33 kills per set average, eighth in the league. The Oregon product also excelled from the defensive end, finishing seventh in the PVF with 279 digs which equates to a 3.32 digs per set average. Those totals being second among non-liberos.&nbsp;Despite missing out on the Best Middle Blocker award, Vuchkova led the league in total blocks with 70 to secure her spot on the All-League Second Team. The Bulgarian finished two blocks ahead of award winner Kaz Brown who recorded 68 blocks in 20 more sets than Vuchkova. The Supernovas middle blocker averaged 0.85 blocks per set and had seven matches where she recorded five or more blocks. That includes a franchise-record six blocks against the San Diego Mojo on April 2 and the Mojo again on April 20. &nbsp;The PVF’s MVP and Coach of the Year will be announced at the Inaugural 2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Awards Gala on Thursday, May 16. &nbsp;2024 Pro Volleyball Federation Season Awards&nbsp;Outside Hitter of the Year....... Leah Edmond, Atlanta VibeMiddle Blocker of the Year........ Kaz Brown, Orlando ValkyriesSetter of the Year.............. Nootsara Tomkom, San Diego MojoLibero of the Year .............&nbsp;Morgan Hentz, Atlanta VibeOpposite Hitter of the Year .............&nbsp;Emiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids RiseServer of the Year... .............&nbsp;Bethania De La Cruz, Omaha SupernovasMost Inspirational Player Award .............&nbsp;Alisha Glass Childress, Vegas ThrillRising Star Award .............&nbsp;Reagan Cooper, Columbus Fury2024 Pro Volleyball Federation All-League Teams&nbsp;First TeamLeah Edmond, Atlanta Vibe, OHMorgan Hentz, Atlanta Vibe, LAnna Lazareva, Atlanta Vibe, OPPClaire Chaussee, Grand Rapids Rise, OHEmiliya Dimitrova, Grand Rapids Rise, OPPBethania De La Cruz, Omaha Supernovas, OHBrooke Nuneviller, Omaha Supernovas, OHSecond TeamMarlie Monserez, Atlanta Vibe, SReagan Cooper, Columbus Fury, OHHristina Vuchkova, Omaha Supernovas, MBKaz Brown, Orlando Valkyries, MBRonika Stone, San Diego Mojo, MBNootsara Tomkom, San Diego Mojo, SAlisha Glass Childress, Vegas Thrill, SOmaha will take on San Diego in the&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals&nbsp;on Wednesday, May 15 at 8:30 p.m. CDT at the CHI Health Center. CBS Sports Network will televise the match with fans also being able to listen to all the action on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network&nbsp;led by its flagship station 93.7 The Ticket. The winner will face the victor between the No. 1 seed Atlanta Vibe and No. 4 seed Grand Rapids at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 for the PVF Championship.&nbsp;All-session and single-session tickets are now available for the championships and can be purchased via this&nbsp;<a href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001VDqUbD2F99ptc9J3GMDwIqjYxdIHrsaCqA_fC3OHha-Xm4-8tTL-X1zbnQqjEbqmbpaU3IaOtPMwWU-9RGLLhF2l2p-h41KmVaemaCZSiE2Td1tGEli60ffJncLBJA7U_S5tIC33IHOBjES6-5B0XQoQLmjg1J-4T62nBD9JdiomFChGa9ZH8Dkamc6LM8NHVvWsU6GyTHctbZYn9fv_0lWdq7mwAow6bN-i9_OkpuQc0ZPNenfp6HmtHlWP2TkTFtIxTjETW_AFbFuj2GLeGH3lri4d7nwK&amp;c=xlnzH8Qpg_3ZH_MQLF3tFYKml9oBd8Gp4HWp9I9hvBo4cCC98CpGIg==&amp;ch=JBen1LgrjD1KumZ6dr2qpf9zueo7xLyT3o1ofzFbckp35t1ctGuNJQ==" target="_blank">link.</a>&nbsp;

De La Cruz, Nuneviller lead Omaha in Pro Volleyball Federation Yearly Awards 

1. Thomas Kelley (10), Creighton Preparatory School, 63

2. Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), Creighton Preparatory School, 70

3. Kingston Solomon (12), Creighton Preparatory School, 71

4. Samuel Vocelka (12), Millard North, 72

5. Hayden Tenopir (10), Lincoln Northeast, 72

7. Samuel Dameier (12), Millard North, 74

10. James Melton (11), Creighton Preparatory School, 75

Thomas Kelley (10), 63Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), 70Kingston Solomon (12), 71Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), 75Jacob Cosimano (12), 82

Samuel Vocelka (12), 72Douglas Ruge (12), 74Samuel Dameier (12), 74Noah Dameier (12), 75Javier Luzarraga (12), 77

Hayden Tenopir (10), 72Eli Ash (12), 74Carter Thompson (11), 81Sam Roberts (12), 83Carson Pierce (12), 94

<h2>Class A-4</h2>1. Thomas Kelley (10), Creighton Preparatory School, 632. Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), Creighton Preparatory School, 703. Kingston Solomon (12), Creighton Preparatory School, 714. Samuel Vocelka (12), Millard North, 725. Hayden Tenopir (10), Lincoln Northeast, 726. Lukas Borges (11), North Platte, 737. Samuel Dameier (12), Millard North, 748. Eli Ash (12), Lincoln Northeast, 749. Douglas Ruge (12), Millard North, 7410. Noah Dameier (12), Millard North, 7510. James Melton (11), Creighton Preparatory School, 75Qualifying Teams:Creighton Preparatory School, 279Coach: Matt RasgorshekThomas Kelley (10), 63Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), 70Kingston Solomon (12), 71Connor Jasso-Steichen (12), 75Jacob Cosimano (12), 82Millard North, 297Coach: Jake HirzSamuel Vocelka (12), 72Douglas Ruge (12), 74Samuel Dameier (12), 74Noah Dameier (12), 75Javier Luzarraga (12), 77Lincoln Northeast, 310Coach: Alex SvehlaHayden Tenopir (10), 72Eli Ash (12), 74Carter Thompson (11), 81Sam Roberts (12), 83Carson Pierce (12), 94Individual Qualifiers:North PlatteCoach: Matt KaminskiLukas Borges (11), 73Final Team Scores:Creighton Preparatory School, 279Millard North, 297Lincoln Northeast, 310North Platte, 312Columbus, 347Omaha Central, 368Omaha Northwest, 501

District Boy's Golf Class A

On May 21st and 22nd, the best of Nebraska High School Class D boys’ golfers will unite in North Platte for the NSAA State Championship Golf Tournament. The two-day event is expected to draw 90-105 golfers from across the state to the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Tee times will begin from holes 1 and 10 at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 21st . Just under 100 competitors participated in the championship tournaments in 2021 and 2022. Class D, which is comprised of the smallest schools with boys’ golf programs, many located in out-state Nebraska, traditionally travels very well. Many fans, friends and family make the trip to North Platte to watch the competition. Based on a formula provided by the National Association of Sports Commissions, the participants and their followers account for an estimated $40,000 in direct travel spending in North Platte each year. Lisa Burke, Executive Director of the Visitors Bureau said, “This tournament kicks off at the perfect time of year, when the peak summer travel season is just beginning. Attracting hundreds of additional visitors to our community, for two or three days in May, benefits our retail shops, service stations, restaurants, and lodging. The money the visitors spend is spent a number of times throughout North Platte, benefiting the entire community.” This year’s event wouldn’t be possible without the help of our sponsors: Wilkinson Companies – Best Western Plus &amp; Holiday Inn Express, Pepsi, Mike Sides with Clear Frontier, NebraskaLand National Bank, Birdwood Beef, Northwestern Energy, Hild Propane, Premier Toyota, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Equitable Bank, Farm Bureau Financial – Jay Engel, Sandhills Physical Therapy, Tru by Hilton, Lindemeier Law Office, Gateway Realty, La Quinta, Hershey State Bank, Edward Jones, Professional Financial Advisors, Title Services of the Plains, NP Party Bus, and Farm Credit Services of America. Additionally, Visit North Platte and Lake Maloney Golf Course will be hosting the NSAA Class C Girls State Golf Championship Tournament in October of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Follow Visit North Platte on Facebook for upcoming information on events in Lincoln County. You can also view our event calendar at https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/events/.&nbsp;

Story by NSAA CommunicationsOn May 21st and 22nd, the best of Nebraska High School Class D boys’ golfers will unite in North Platte for the NSAA State Championship Golf Tournament. The two-day event is expected to draw 90-105 golfers from across the state to the Lake Maloney Golf Course. Tee times will begin from holes 1 and 10 at 9:00am on Tuesday, May 21st . Just under 100 competitors participated in the championship tournaments in 2021 and 2022. Class D, which is comprised of the smallest schools with boys’ golf programs, many located in out-state Nebraska, traditionally travels very well. Many fans, friends and family make the trip to North Platte to watch the competition. Based on a formula provided by the National Association of Sports Commissions, the participants and their followers account for an estimated $40,000 in direct travel spending in North Platte each year. Lisa Burke, Executive Director of the Visitors Bureau said, “This tournament kicks off at the perfect time of year, when the peak summer travel season is just beginning. Attracting hundreds of additional visitors to our community, for two or three days in May, benefits our retail shops, service stations, restaurants, and lodging. The money the visitors spend is spent a number of times throughout North Platte, benefiting the entire community.” This year’s event wouldn’t be possible without the help of our sponsors: Wilkinson Companies – Best Western Plus &amp; Holiday Inn Express, Pepsi, Mike Sides with Clear Frontier, NebraskaLand National Bank, Birdwood Beef, Northwestern Energy, Hild Propane, Premier Toyota, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Equitable Bank, Farm Bureau Financial – Jay Engel, Sandhills Physical Therapy, Tru by Hilton, Lindemeier Law Office, Gateway Realty, La Quinta, Hershey State Bank, Edward Jones, Professional Financial Advisors, Title Services of the Plains, NP Party Bus, and Farm Credit Services of America. Additionally, Visit North Platte and Lake Maloney Golf Course will be hosting the NSAA Class C Girls State Golf Championship Tournament in October of 2024, 2025, and 2026. Follow Visit North Platte on Facebook for upcoming information on events in Lincoln County. You can also view our event calendar at https://www.visitnorthplatte.com/events/.&nbsp;

Bringing Sports Tourism to North Platte through Golf

The Nebraska women’s soccer team welcomed forward Gracie English and defender Reese Snowden to the team on May 13, as the pair joins Anya McKay, Maddy Osborn and Rin Sato as additions to the 2024 Husker squad.&nbsp;

English joins the Huskers as a graduate transfer after competing at Saint Louis in her freshman and sophomore years and Missouri State for her junior and senior seasons. With the Billikens, she helped the team to two conference titles before starting 16 of 20 games and scoring two goals and three assists at Missouri State the following year. In her senior season, English started all 19 games, tallied a team-leading seven goals with three assists and tied the program record with five game-winning goals. She led the conference in shots and shots on goal percentage, and earned MVC All-Conference First-Team honors.&nbsp;

In high school, English played for Coach James Chambers at Belleville East High School in Belleville, Ill. She scored 16 goals in one season as a junior and during her career, earned first-team all-conference, all-sectional and McDonald’s Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week honors.&nbsp;

Snowden, a previous commit to Kansas State, will provide depth to the Husker backfield. The Manhattan, Kan., native helped Manhattan High School to three-straight Kansas Class 6A fourth-place finishes, while being recognized as a three-time KHSSA Class 6A All-State Second Team selection and three-time All-State selection. Snowden tallied 48 goals and 28 assists, while collecting Centennial League Player of the Year honors. Additionally, she was named to the 2023 All-Centennial League First Team.&nbsp;

On the club side, Snowden played for Coach Colin Bulwich at Sporting Blue Valley ECNL, where she helped the team to a third-place finish at the 2022 ECNL Nationals.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska women’s soccer team welcomed forward Gracie English and defender Reese Snowden to the team on May 13, as the pair joins Anya McKay, Maddy Osborn and Rin Sato as additions to the 2024 Husker squad.&nbsp;English joins the Huskers as a graduate transfer after competing at Saint Louis in her freshman and sophomore years and Missouri State for her junior and senior seasons. With the Billikens, she helped the team to two conference titles before starting 16 of 20 games and scoring two goals and three assists at Missouri State the following year. In her senior season, English started all 19 games, tallied a team-leading seven goals with three assists and tied the program record with five game-winning goals. She led the conference in shots and shots on goal percentage, and earned MVC All-Conference First-Team honors.&nbsp;In high school, English played for Coach James Chambers at Belleville East High School in Belleville, Ill. She scored 16 goals in one season as a junior and during her career, earned first-team all-conference, all-sectional and McDonald’s Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week honors.&nbsp;Snowden, a previous commit to Kansas State, will provide depth to the Husker backfield. The Manhattan, Kan., native helped Manhattan High School to three-straight Kansas Class 6A fourth-place finishes, while being recognized as a three-time KHSSA Class 6A All-State Second Team selection and three-time All-State selection. Snowden tallied 48 goals and 28 assists, while collecting Centennial League Player of the Year honors. Additionally, she was named to the 2023 All-Centennial League First Team.&nbsp;On the club side, Snowden played for Coach Colin Bulwich at Sporting Blue Valley ECNL, where she helped the team to a third-place finish at the 2022 ECNL Nationals.&nbsp;

Husker Soccer welcomes English, Snowden for 2024

Reid Loop (11), 74Landon Kmoch (11), 76Cole Graham (12), 79Kolton Koetter (11), 85Trenton Raile (10), 90

Axel Andersen (11), 75Braeden Dyer (9), 80Cole Redding (10), 80Brayden Underwood (11), 85Decker Shestak (12), 89

Thomas Dredla (12), 79Wisley Mooc (12), 80GrahamNoah Shaddick (11), 81Blake Grasmick (11), 84Isaiah Jones (12), 86

<h2>Class B-4</h2>Individual Qualifiers:1. Reid Loop (11), McCook, 742. Hayden Russman (12), Cozad, 753. Axel Andersen (11), Adams Central, 754. Landon Kmoch (11), McCook, 765. John Maser (11), Gering, 776. Cole Martin (12), Northwest, 787. Cole Graham (12), McCook, 798. Thomas Dredla (12), Scottsbluff, 799. Wisley Mooc (12), Scottsbluff, 8010. Cole Redding (10), Adams Central, 8010. Braeden Dyer (9), Adams Central, 8010. Benjamin Yocom (12), Cozad, 8010. Caleb Castillo (12), Ogallala, 80Qualifying Teams:McCook, 314Coach: Ben VetrovskyReid Loop (11), 74Landon Kmoch (11), 76Cole Graham (12), 79Kolton Koetter (11), 85Trenton Raile (10), 90Adams Central, 320Coach: Rod HartmanAxel Andersen (11), 75Braeden Dyer (9), 80Cole Redding (10), 80Brayden Underwood (11), 85Decker Shestak (12), 89Scottsbluff, 324Coach: Brock EhlerThomas Dredla (12), 79Wisley Mooc (12), 80GrahamNoah Shaddick (11), 81Blake Grasmick (11), 84Isaiah Jones (12), 86Individual Qualifiers:CozadCoach: Jayce DuelandHayden Russman (12), 75GeringCoach: Danny O'BoyleJohn Maser (11), 77NorthwestCoach: Jake HerrmannCole Martin (12), 78OgallalaCoach: Zac WhiteCaleb Castillo (12), 80CozadCoach: Jayce DuelandBenjamin Yocom (12), 80Final Team Scores:McCook, 314Adams Central, 320Scottsbluff, 324Gering, 330Northwest, 345Holdrege, 347Alliance, 348Cozad, 350Sidney, 366Ogallala, 367Hastings, 388Lexington, 389

District Boy's Golf Class B

1. Nash Malone (10), Kearney Catholic, 69

2. Tate Redinger (11), Kearney Catholic, 73

5. Jackson Dunham (11), Kearney Catholic, 76

8. Zaybreon Hansen (11), Perkins County, 81

<h2>Class C-5</h2>Individual Qualifiers:1. Nash Malone (10), Kearney Catholic, 692. Tate Redinger (11), Kearney Catholic, 733. Cael Peters (12), Mitchell, 754. Cope Smith (10), Amherst, 765. Jackson Dunham (11), Kearney Catholic, 766. Austin Adelung (12), Amherst, 767. Broc Berry (12), Chadron, 768. Zaybreon Hansen (11), Perkins County, 819. William VanBoening (10), Alma, 8210. Gavin Wisnieski (11), Chase County, 8310. Will Hogeland (11), Kearney Catholic, 8310. Jack White (9), Broken Bow, 83Qualifying Teams:Kearney Catholic, 301Coach: Darrell DunhamNash Malone (10), 69Tate Redinger (11), 73Jackson Dunham (11), 76Will Hogeland (11), 83Cale Krohn (11), 89Amherst, 323Coach: Brian FisherAustin Adelung (12), 76Cope Smith (10), 76Kyler Jones (11), 85Braylon Russell (11), 86Chase Korth (12), 87Chadron, 334Coach: CJ BachBroc Berry (12), 76Zane Cullers (11), 84Andrew Gothard (11), 86Tobin Meyer (10), 88Trey Hendrickson (12), 91Individual Qualifiers:MitchellCoach: Nick KuxhausenCael Peters (12), 75Perkins CountyCoach: Mark JolliffeZaybreon Hansen (11), 81AlmaCoach: Brendan JohnsenWilliam VanBoening (10), 82Broken BowCoach: Riley WeemsJack White (9), 83Chase CountyCoach: Marissa McDanielGavin Wisnieski (11), 83Final Team Scores:Kearney Catholic, 301Amherst, 323Chadron, 334Broken Bow, 347Gothenburg, 362Hi-Line, 362Alma, 366Bridgeport, 367Mitchell, 371Valentine, 373Chase County, 381Perkins County, 384Hershey, 441Gordon-Rushville, NTS