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A pair of Huskers were in action on Wednesday in&nbsp;Istanbul, as pool play for the&nbsp;FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament wrapped up.

Rienk Mast and the Netherlands dropped an 89-81 loss to Croatia to finish Group D pool play with a 1-2 record. Mast, a 6-foot-9 forward, came off the bench and had two points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists. Netherlands, which trailed by 13 after one quarter, eventually fought back to get within 71-65 with 7:01 remaining but could not get any closer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mast played in all three games for the Netherlands, averaging 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game after training with the Huskers earlier this summer.&nbsp; The Netherlands finished third in Group D and did not advance to the semifinals.

Thorir Thorbjarnarson led Iceland to its first victory in Group C, a 93-76 win over Bulgaria. Thorbjarnarson, who played at Nebraska from 2018-21 and played for Oviedo in Spain last season, led Iceland with 17 points off the bench on 8-of-10 shooting, and added four rebounds and two assists in just 15 minutes of work. Prior to Tuesday, he had played just two minutes in Iceland’s first two games in Turkey.&nbsp; Iceland finished third in Group C and did not advance to the semifinals.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsA pair of Huskers were in action on Wednesday in&nbsp;Istanbul, as pool play for the&nbsp;FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament wrapped up.Rienk Mast and the Netherlands dropped an 89-81 loss to Croatia to finish Group D pool play with a 1-2 record. Mast, a 6-foot-9 forward, came off the bench and had two points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists. Netherlands, which trailed by 13 after one quarter, eventually fought back to get within 71-65 with 7:01 remaining but could not get any closer.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mast played in all three games for the Netherlands, averaging 6.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game after training with the Huskers earlier this summer.&nbsp; The Netherlands finished third in Group D and did not advance to the semifinals.Thorir Thorbjarnarson led Iceland to its first victory in Group C, a 93-76 win over Bulgaria. Thorbjarnarson, who played at Nebraska from 2018-21 and played for Oviedo in Spain last season, led Iceland with 17 points off the bench on 8-of-10 shooting, and added four rebounds and two assists in just 15 minutes of work. Prior to Tuesday, he had played just two minutes in Iceland’s first two games in Turkey.&nbsp; Iceland finished third in Group C and did not advance to the semifinals.

Pair of Huskers wrap up pool play at FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying

After playing a pair of exhibition matches, the Nebraska soccer team begins its regular season this week on the road against Creighton and at home vs. Baylor.

Thursday’s game is set for 6 p.m. (CT) in Omaha, Neb., at Morrison Stadium and will be streamed on FloSports. Sunday’s game, featuring a Family Fun Day, is slated for 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+ (subscription required). Fans can purchase tickets to each game by calling 1-800-8 BIG RED or by visiting Huskers.com/tickets.

In its final exhibition game of the year, the Huskers defeated Oklahoma 2-0 on Friday night at Hibner Stadium in front of 901 fans.

NU will travel to west to face Eastern Washington on Thursday, Aug. 24 and Gonzaga on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsAfter playing a pair of exhibition matches, the Nebraska soccer team begins its regular season this week on the road against Creighton and at home vs. Baylor.Thursday’s game is set for 6 p.m. (CT) in Omaha, Neb., at Morrison Stadium and will be streamed on FloSports. Sunday’s game, featuring a Family Fun Day, is slated for 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+ (subscription required). Fans can purchase tickets to each game by calling 1-800-8 BIG RED or by visiting Huskers.com/tickets.Last Time OutIn its final exhibition game of the year, the Huskers defeated Oklahoma 2-0 on Friday night at Hibner Stadium in front of 901 fans.Next UpNU will travel to west to face Eastern Washington on Thursday, Aug. 24 and Gonzaga on Sunday, Aug. 27.Kicking Off&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Seniors Eleanor Dale and Gwen Lane, and junior Sarah Weber received Big Ten Preseason Honors recognition, announced by the conference on Tuesday.</li><li>The Big Ten also released its preseason poll on Tuesday, as voted by the head coaches. Nebraska is picked to finish sixth in the conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>During last week’s tune-up games, the Huskers scored a combined four goals with Weber finding the net twice and Kayma Carpenter scoring against Oklahoma.</li><li>Nebraska continues its tradition of playing a strong schedule in 2023. This year’s slate features five opponents who qualified for the 2022 NCAA Tournament, as Saint Louis and Rutgers lost in the first round, Ohio State advanced to the second round and both Penn State and Northwestern made it to the Sweet 16.</li><li>The Huskers have nine regular-season home games scheduled for their ninth season at Barbara Hibner Stadium in 2023. Additionally, NU will host two exhibitions, four non-conference and five conference matches.</li><li>Nebraska went 7-1-0 during the spring season with shutout victories over Creighton (4-0), Kansas City (2-0), Omaha (1-0), Iowa Western (4-0) and South Dakota (1-0 and 2-0).</li><li>Nebraska returns all four All-Big Ten performers from last season, junior Weber, seniors Reagan Raabe and Dale, and sophomore Lauryn Anglim. Nebraska’s all-time all-conference total increased to 106, including 36 honorees since joining the Big Ten in 2011. Weber became the 51st first-team all-conference selection in program history and seventh first-teamer for Nebraska as a member of the Big Ten.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>During the off-season, both Dale and Weber were named to their respective national teams as Dale was called up to England’s U23 Squad and Weber made the U.S. U23 Women’s National team.</li><li>Head Coach John Walker enters his 30th season, alongside assistant coaches Savanah Anderson-Baer (first season), Ian Bridge (eighth season) and Marty Everding (26th season).</li>
 </ul>Scouting the Creighton Bluejays<ul>
 <li>In its first and only exhibition match of the season, Creighton defeated Omaha, 2-1, on Friday, Aug. 11 in Omaha.&nbsp;</li><li>Last season, the Bluejays went 8-4-8 and finished fourth in the Big East with a 4-3-3 record.</li><li>The Huskers lead the all-time series between the teams, 4-3-1. NU has won the last three matchups and most recently defeated the Bluejays at home 1-0 in 2005.</li><li>After facing Nebraska, CU will stay home to face Missouri on Sunday.</li><li>Head Coach Ross Paule is 56-64-19 in his ninth season. He is assisted by Lisa-Marie Woods, Daniella Pappas and Emma Paule.</li><li>Players to Watch</li><li>#8 Lara Kazandjian (Senior MF): 2022 All-Big East First Team, lead Creighton with nine points on a team-high four goals and one assist</li><li>#9 Hannah Luke (Senior D): Started all 20 games last season and recorded three goals and three assists</li><li>&nbsp;#1 Keelan Terrell (Graduate GK): Started 17 matches in goal, leading the team with 48 saves while posting a 0.99 goals against average and five shutouts</li>
 </ul>Scouting the Baylor Bears<ul>
 <li>Baylor defeated Oklahoma (3-2) and Tarleton (4-0) in its two exhibition matches to begin the season.</li><li>The Bears were 4-11-2 last season and finished ninth in the Big 12 with a 2-7 record.&nbsp;</li><li>NU holds the 13-8-3 all-time advantage against Baylor having won the most recent meeting between the teams in 2021, 2-1.</li><li>Head Coach Michelle Lenard is in her second season at Baylor with a 4-11-2 record. Prior to Baylor, Lenard was the head coach at Dallas Baptist for 14 years. Lenard is assisted by Lea Sedwich Caffey, Cole Ouren and Cameron Carter.</li><li>Players to Watch</li><li>&nbsp;#17 Ashley Merrill (Senior MF): Team-high 10 points in 2022 (four goals and two assists)</li><li>#8 Reneta Vargas (Sophomore F): Tallied five goals and eight shots last season</li><li>#00 Makinzie Short (Graduate GK): Nebraska/Oklahoma transfer; split time in goal for Baylor’s combined shutout last weekend against Tarleton</li>
 </ul>

NU soccer travels to Creighton, hosts Baylor to open the 2023 season

Volleyball Girls Varsity Jamboree Game: NPHS Bulldogs @ Broken Bow

The Nebraska baseball program released its 2023 fall schedule on Tuesday, which includes a pair of home exhibitions and the return of the annual Red-White Series after a one-year pause.

The Huskers will square off with in-state foe Omaha on Friday, Sept. 29, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. It marks the second consecutive year the Huskers take on the Mavericks in a fall exhibition after Nebraska visited UNO last year.

Additionally, Nebraska welcomes Cloud County CC to Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 7, with first pitch set for 1 p.m.

The annual Red-White Series is set for Oct. 10-12 at Hawks Field, with the start times to be announced for all three dates. The two exhibitions and Red-White Series games are open to the public and free to attend.

The Huskers return 20 players from last season, including All-Big Ten honoree Gabe Swansen. Swansen hit .291 at the plate with 11 doubles, 18 home runs, 57 RBI and 45 runs last season.

Nebraska has 25 newcomers on its roster, with 14 transfers and 11 freshmen.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska baseball program released its 2023 fall schedule on Tuesday, which includes a pair of home exhibitions and the return of the annual Red-White Series after a one-year pause.The Huskers will square off with in-state foe Omaha on Friday, Sept. 29, with first pitch set for 4 p.m. It marks the second consecutive year the Huskers take on the Mavericks in a fall exhibition after Nebraska visited UNO last year.Additionally, Nebraska welcomes Cloud County CC to Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 7, with first pitch set for 1 p.m.The annual Red-White Series is set for Oct. 10-12 at Hawks Field, with the start times to be announced for all three dates. The two exhibitions and Red-White Series games are open to the public and free to attend.The Huskers return 20 players from last season, including All-Big Ten honoree Gabe Swansen. Swansen hit .291 at the plate with 11 doubles, 18 home runs, 57 RBI and 45 runs last season.Nebraska has 25 newcomers on its roster, with 14 transfers and 11 freshmen.

Huskers announce fall baseball schedule

The Nebraska volleyball team was ranked in a tie at No. 5 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll released on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The Huskers shared the No. 5 ranking with Pittsburgh. Defending NCAA champion Texas was ranked No. 1 with 44 first-place votes. Wisconsin came in at No. 2 with seven first-place votes. Stanford was No. 3 with 13 first-place votes, and Louisville was ranked No. 4.&nbsp;

The Big Ten Conference has six teams ranked in the top 16 (No. 2 Wisconsin, No. 5 Nebraska, No. 7 Minnesota, No. 8 Penn State, No. 14 Ohio State and No. 16 Purdue).&nbsp;

The Huskers have 11 scheduled matches against teams ranked in the preseason Top 25.&nbsp;

Nebraska begins the season on Saturday with the Red-White Scrimmage at 6 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers will also have their second annual Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Autograph tables will be set up on the concourse of the Devaney Center, and a single autograph line will extend around the concourse of the building. One item per person may be signed. Posters for the 2023 season will be available at the autograph table. In an effort to get all fans through the line, no pictures will be permitted with the coaches and players. The clear-bag policy will not be in effect, but all bags will be checked at the entrance.

Fans will use only the North doors to enter the building. The North doors will open right at 10 a.m. Parking will be available in Lots 58 and 60. Concessions will be open for fans to purchase drinks or candy, and the Huskers Store on the concourse will be open as well.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska volleyball team was ranked in a tie at No. 5 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll released on Tuesday.&nbsp;The Huskers shared the No. 5 ranking with Pittsburgh. Defending NCAA champion Texas was ranked No. 1 with 44 first-place votes. Wisconsin came in at No. 2 with seven first-place votes. Stanford was No. 3 with 13 first-place votes, and Louisville was ranked No. 4.&nbsp;The Big Ten Conference has six teams ranked in the top 16 (No. 2 Wisconsin, No. 5 Nebraska, No. 7 Minnesota, No. 8 Penn State, No. 14 Ohio State and No. 16 Purdue).&nbsp;The Huskers have 11 scheduled matches against teams ranked in the preseason Top 25.&nbsp;Nebraska begins the season on Saturday with the Red-White Scrimmage at 6 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers will also have their second annual Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Autograph tables will be set up on the concourse of the Devaney Center, and a single autograph line will extend around the concourse of the building. One item per person may be signed. Posters for the 2023 season will be available at the autograph table. In an effort to get all fans through the line, no pictures will be permitted with the coaches and players. The clear-bag policy will not be in effect, but all bags will be checked at the entrance.Fans will use only the North doors to enter the building. The North doors will open right at 10 a.m. Parking will be available in Lots 58 and 60. Concessions will be open for fans to purchase drinks or candy, and the Huskers Store on the concourse will be open as well.

Huskers Volleyball share no. 5 ranking in AVCA preseason poll

North Platte High School announces Baseball coaching staff

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Make no mistake, Matt Rhule wants to win and win often in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/carolina-panthers-college-football-nfl-sports-e572b6975e29432bf313d5748338d0b7">his first season at Nebraska.</a>

The Cornhuskers' new coach also understands where the team sits in 2023, and he's taken the program down to the studs with the hope of building it back into the respected national brand it was a generation ago.

“When I think about Nebraska, I just think about that helmet," Rhule said of the Huskers' classic white and red headgear. “It's iconic to me, and it is across college football.”

Rhule said Nebraska — winners of five national championships but none since 1997 — should be in the national discussion year in and year out, and for the right reasons. Talk about Nebraska in recent years has centered on coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-cornhuskers-scott-frost-c044d129471db5294f90ce038d05905b">Scott Frost's spectacular failure</a>&nbsp;over four-plus seasons. The Huskers are coming off six straight losing seasons with no bowl appearances. There’s been no Top 25 ranking since 2019, 10 seasons without an appearance in a conference championship game and no league title since 1999.

Athletic director Trev Alberts began pursuing Rhule shortly after the Carolina Panthers fired him as coach last October.

Nebraska is banking on Rhule to orchestrate the kind of turnarounds he did at Temple and Baylor before he left for the NFL. His $74 million, eight-year contract makes him the third highest-paid coach in the Big Ten and among the top 10 nationally.

Rhule said his coaching philosophy is not for everybody. He demands discipline on and off the field, and he has suspended a number of players since spring for not adhering to his standards. The team spent the first two weeks of preseason practice living in cramped on-campus dormitories. Starting safety Myles Farmer decided to transfer and projected starting receiver Zavier Betts quit.

“I don’t want to take shortcuts,” Rhule said. “I don’t want to build something (where) we show everybody a little bit of hope this year, but the next year we take a step back. I want to win, but right now I can’t think about the games. I expect us to do everything right. I expect guys to show up and be on time. So it’s just this mindset of everything matters, everything counts.”

Georgia Tech transfer Jeff Sims won the starting quarterback job in the spring, prompting incumbent Casey Thompson to transfer.

Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield's system will mix what's hoped to be a physical run game that includes a fullback with a passing game predicated on intermediate throws.

“It puts me in a lot of different situations and puts me in a greater situation to show off my arm and my ability to pass the ball,” Sims said. “I’m willing to run whenever I need to. I’m going to do it, and I’m going to do it at a high level.”

Defensive coordinator Tony White brought the 3-3-5 base alignment with him from Syracuse, and the idea of using the system in the Big Ten raised eyebrows among fans.

Big Ten offenses, to be sure, have evolved from plodding to more wide open, and that should alleviate concerns about there not being enough heft up front. The four-man front isn't going away entirely. The 3-3-5 is adaptable, White said, and it allows for more blitzing options and coverage disguises.

“Chaos,” is how linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek described it.

Though he's been on the job only nine months, Rhule said he's comfortable in an environment where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-matt-rhule-huskers-430cc7078230b0733d9355565005d80f">Nebraska football is a year-round passion</a>. He has spoken often about putting on the field a team the inspires pride in a fan base that has sold out every home game since 1962.

“You're not just serving a university. You’re serving an entire state as well," he said. "That’s a responsibility I take very seriously.”

<a href="https://huskers.com/sports/football/schedule">The Huskers' schedule</a>&nbsp;has them playing their first two games on the road, at Minnesota on Aug. 31 and at Colorado on Sept. 9.

Their toughest crossover game is at home, against No. 2 Michigan, on Sept. 30. Preseason West favorite No. 19 Wisconsin visits Nov. 18 and border rival No. 25 Iowa on Nov. 24.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692039264347.jpeg" alt="Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Indianapolis. Rhule, the former Carolina Panthers coach, begins his first season at Nebraska. His charge is to rebuild a program that has not had a winning season since 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Indianapolis. Rhule, the former Carolina Panthers coach, begins his first season at Nebraska. His charge is to rebuild a program that has not had a winning season since 2016. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Make no mistake, Matt Rhule wants to win and win often in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/carolina-panthers-college-football-nfl-sports-e572b6975e29432bf313d5748338d0b7">his first season at Nebraska.</a>The Cornhuskers' new coach also understands where the team sits in 2023, and he's taken the program down to the studs with the hope of building it back into the respected national brand it was a generation ago.“When I think about Nebraska, I just think about that helmet," Rhule said of the Huskers' classic white and red headgear. “It's iconic to me, and it is across college football.”Rhule said Nebraska — winners of five national championships but none since 1997 — should be in the national discussion year in and year out, and for the right reasons. Talk about Nebraska in recent years has centered on coach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-cornhuskers-scott-frost-c044d129471db5294f90ce038d05905b">Scott Frost's spectacular failure</a>&nbsp;over four-plus seasons. The Huskers are coming off six straight losing seasons with no bowl appearances. There’s been no Top 25 ranking since 2019, 10 seasons without an appearance in a conference championship game and no league title since 1999.Athletic director Trev Alberts began pursuing Rhule shortly after the Carolina Panthers fired him as coach last October.Nebraska is banking on Rhule to orchestrate the kind of turnarounds he did at Temple and Baylor before he left for the NFL. His $74 million, eight-year contract makes him the third highest-paid coach in the Big Ten and among the top 10 nationally.Rhule said his coaching philosophy is not for everybody. He demands discipline on and off the field, and he has suspended a number of players since spring for not adhering to his standards. The team spent the first two weeks of preseason practice living in cramped on-campus dormitories. Starting safety Myles Farmer decided to transfer and projected starting receiver Zavier Betts quit.“I don’t want to take shortcuts,” Rhule said. “I don’t want to build something (where) we show everybody a little bit of hope this year, but the next year we take a step back. I want to win, but right now I can’t think about the games. I expect us to do everything right. I expect guys to show up and be on time. So it’s just this mindset of everything matters, everything counts.”SIMS IS IN Georgia Tech transfer Jeff Sims won the starting quarterback job in the spring, prompting incumbent Casey Thompson to transfer.Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield's system will mix what's hoped to be a physical run game that includes a fullback with a passing game predicated on intermediate throws.“It puts me in a lot of different situations and puts me in a greater situation to show off my arm and my ability to pass the ball,” Sims said. “I’m willing to run whenever I need to. I’m going to do it, and I’m going to do it at a high level.”NEW-LOOK DEFENSE Defensive coordinator Tony White brought the 3-3-5 base alignment with him from Syracuse, and the idea of using the system in the Big Ten raised eyebrows among fans.Big Ten offenses, to be sure, have evolved from plodding to more wide open, and that should alleviate concerns about there not being enough heft up front. The four-man front isn't going away entirely. The 3-3-5 is adaptable, White said, and it allows for more blitzing options and coverage disguises.“Chaos,” is how linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek described it.FEELING AT HOME Though he's been on the job only nine months, Rhule said he's comfortable in an environment where&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nebraska-matt-rhule-huskers-430cc7078230b0733d9355565005d80f">Nebraska football is a year-round passion</a>. He has spoken often about putting on the field a team the inspires pride in a fan base that has sold out every home game since 1962.“You're not just serving a university. You’re serving an entire state as well," he said. "That’s a responsibility I take very seriously.”LOOKING AHEAD <a href="https://huskers.com/sports/football/schedule">The Huskers' schedule</a>&nbsp;has them playing their first two games on the road, at Minnesota on Aug. 31 and at Colorado on Sept. 9.Their toughest crossover game is at home, against No. 2 Michigan, on Sept. 30. Preseason West favorite No. 19 Wisconsin visits Nov. 18 and border rival No. 25 Iowa on Nov. 24.

New Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to win now, but he promises to take no shortcuts

LINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley met with the media following day seven of fall camp on Monday. Foley spoke on top candidates for the kicking position and what he’s looking for from his group.&nbsp;

“The kicking jobs are all open so to say, but who are we kidding right?,” Foley said. “The kicking job is a battle between Tristan Alvano and Timmy Bleekrode for both jobs (place-kicker and kickoffs), with Brian Buschini involved in kickoff as well. Brian is doing a nice job with it and there’s a fine line during this time of year. We’re not trying to do too much in terms of getting a bunch of kickoffs, we want to make sure Brian is getting his time off. So we’re trying to be smart about how we’re separating that, but Brian is going to be our starting punter. I don’t see any secret about that.“

Foley also spoke on the atmosphere and competition between the kickers.&nbsp;

“This is my 35th year coaching college football and whether I was coaching the offensive line, the tight ends or even special teams, competition is always good for everybody,” he said. “I’m really pleased with how those guys are pushing and supporting each other. With Brian in the middle, it's a fun room. I told the guys that I love coaching this room. There’s a lot of positive energy, and there’s a lot of guys working on their craft to get better.”&nbsp;

Foley then discussed what he is looking for from the Husker kickers this season.&nbsp;

“The No. 1 thing that we’re looking for right now is the percentage of kicks through the pipes at a higher level,” Foley said. “I’m quantifying who’s better from what distance right now. It’s still early, and we’re just collecting data and seeing who’s making more kicks from whatever distance it is.”

Lastly, Foley also spoke on the freshmen on special teams and the impact they might make in the 2023 season.&nbsp;

“There are freshmen that can play on special teams,” Foley said. “They’re certainly projecting right now. There’s a number of them that are there as backups. When it comes to starting for us, mid-season, injury break or because they’ve earned it, there’s a young group of guys out there running around. They’re fun too and great to coach.”&nbsp;

Nebraska continues fall camp with practice on Tuesday. The Huskers open the season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Minnesota.&nbsp;

Husker Athletics CommunicationsLINCOLN, Neb - Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley met with the media following day seven of fall camp on Monday. Foley spoke on top candidates for the kicking position and what he’s looking for from his group.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691451191099.jpeg" alt="Ed Foley - Husker Specials Teams Coordinator" />
 <figcaption>Ed Foley - Husker Specials Teams Coordinator</figcaption>
 </figure>“The kicking jobs are all open so to say, but who are we kidding right?,” Foley said. “The kicking job is a battle between Tristan Alvano and Timmy Bleekrode for both jobs (place-kicker and kickoffs), with Brian Buschini involved in kickoff as well. Brian is doing a nice job with it and there’s a fine line during this time of year. We’re not trying to do too much in terms of getting a bunch of kickoffs, we want to make sure Brian is getting his time off. So we’re trying to be smart about how we’re separating that, but Brian is going to be our starting punter. I don’t see any secret about that.“Foley also spoke on the atmosphere and competition between the kickers.&nbsp;“This is my 35th year coaching college football and whether I was coaching the offensive line, the tight ends or even special teams, competition is always good for everybody,” he said. “I’m really pleased with how those guys are pushing and supporting each other. With Brian in the middle, it's a fun room. I told the guys that I love coaching this room. There’s a lot of positive energy, and there’s a lot of guys working on their craft to get better.”&nbsp;Foley then discussed what he is looking for from the Husker kickers this season.&nbsp;“The No. 1 thing that we’re looking for right now is the percentage of kicks through the pipes at a higher level,” Foley said. “I’m quantifying who’s better from what distance right now. It’s still early, and we’re just collecting data and seeing who’s making more kicks from whatever distance it is.”Lastly, Foley also spoke on the freshmen on special teams and the impact they might make in the 2023 season.&nbsp;“There are freshmen that can play on special teams,” Foley said. “They’re certainly projecting right now. There’s a number of them that are there as backups. When it comes to starting for us, mid-season, injury break or because they’ve earned it, there’s a young group of guys out there running around. They’re fun too and great to coach.”&nbsp;Nebraska continues fall camp with practice on Tuesday. The Huskers open the season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Minnesota.&nbsp;

Husker Football Camp Monday - Foley Discusses Special Teams on Day Seven of Fall Camp

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lina Hurtig's converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women's World Cup.

U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig's attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba's "Dancing Queen" in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.

The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive title, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history.

Previously, the Americans' worst finish had been third place, three different times.

“I am proud of the women on the field," said U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski. “I know we were criticized for the way we played, and for different moments in the group stage. I think we came out today and showed the grit, the resilience, the fight. The bravery showed we did everything we could to win the game. And, unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”

It was the first match at this World Cup to go to extra time.

Two-time World Cup participant Julie Ertz was in tears after the match.

“We didn't put anything in the back of the net,” she sobbed. “The penalties was tough as well. It's just emotional because it's probably my last game ever. It's just tough. It's an emotional time. It obviously sucks. Penalties are the worst.”

It was the fourth time a U.S. match at the World Cup went to extra time. All of the three previous matches went to penalties, including the 2011 final won by Japan. The U.S. won on penalties in a 2011 quarterfinal match against Brazil, and in the 1999 final at the Rose Bowl against China.

Sweden knocked the United States out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals on penalties.

Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night.

Sweden has never won a major international tournament, either the World Cup or the Olympics. The closest the team has come is World Cup runner-up in 2003. They finished third in the 1999, 2011 and 2019 editions, and won silver medals in the last two Olympics.

The Americans struggled through group play with just four goals in three matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-states-portugal-rose-lavelle-lynn-williams-rapinoe-9ab96954dd053ec7b91fc9aa45868cd6">They were nearly eliminated last Tuesday by first-timers Portugal, but eked out a 0-0 draw</a>&nbsp;to fall to second in their group for just the second time at a World Cup.

The Americans looked far better against Sweden, dominating possession and outshooting the Swedes 5-1 in the first half alone. Lindsey Horan’s first-half header hit the crossbar and a second-half blast was saved by goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who had six saves in regulation.

Sweden won all three of their group games,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-sweden-italy-match-summary-39130a2c83404fb1b6ec8f475d28109c">including a 5-0 rout of Italy in its final group match.</a>&nbsp;Coach Peter Gerhardsson made nine lineup changes for the match, resting his starters in anticipation of the United States.

Naeher punched the ball away from a crowded goal on an early Sweden corner kick. Three of the Swedes’ goals against Italy came on set pieces.

Trinity Rodman’s shot from distance in the 18th minute was easily caught by Musovic, who stopped another chance by Rodman in the 27th.

Horan’s header off Andi Sullivan’s corner in the 34th hit the crossbar and skipped over the goal. Horan was on target in the 53rd minute but Musovic dove to push it wide. Horan crouched to the field in frustration while Musovic was swarmed by her teammates.

The United States was without Rose Lavelle, who picked up her second yellow card of the tournament in the group stage finale against Portugal and has to sit out against Sweden.

In Lavelle’s absence, Andonovski started Emily Sonnett, who was making her first start for the team since 2022. The addition of Sonnett allowed Horan to move up higher in the midfield.

Sweden pressed in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Sofia Jakobsson, who came in as a substitute in the 81st minute, nearly scored in the 85th but Naeher managed to catch it for her first save of the tournament.

Neither Caroline Seger or Megan Rapinoe started the match, but Rapinoe came in as a sub for Alex Morgan in the first overtime period.

Seger, whose 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any woman in Europe, was on the bench to start the match. The 38-year-old has been struggling with a calf problem all year and trained alone in the two days of practice leading into the showdown with the U.S.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-united-states-rapinoe-665f43d32ff45c859422072fdb99dd60">Rapinoe, also 38, previously announced that this would be her last World Cup.</a>&nbsp;She has taken on a smaller role for the Americans in her final tournament. She was a substitute in the United States’ first and third games of group play and didn’t get off the bench in the middle match. She made her 200th appearance for the national team at the World Cup.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Lina Hurtig's converted her penalty and Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup 5-4 on penalties after a scoreless draw at the Women's World Cup.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Naeher saves it, but it&#39;s ruled over the line. Sweden advances. 🇺🇸 ✅✅✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ 🇸🇪 ✅✅❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅&mdash; U.S. Women&#39;s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1688154109772460032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher fruitlessly argued she had saved Hurtig's attempt, but it was ruled over the line. The stadium played Abba's "Dancing Queen" in the stadium as the Swedes celebrated.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our time Down Under comes to an end. 💔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USWNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USWNT</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/Visa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Visa</a> <a href="https://t.co/X2g0NHqg38">pic.twitter.com/X2g0NHqg38</a>&mdash; U.S. Women&#39;s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT/status/1688155300904529920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The United States, which has a record four World Cup titles overall and was trying to win an unprecedented third consecutive title, was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the first time in team history.Previously, the Americans' worst finish had been third place, three different times.“I am proud of the women on the field," said U.S. coach Vlatko Andonovski. “I know we were criticized for the way we played, and for different moments in the group stage. I think we came out today and showed the grit, the resilience, the fight. The bravery showed we did everything we could to win the game. And, unfortunately, soccer can be cruel sometimes.”It was the first match at this World Cup to go to extra time.Two-time World Cup participant Julie Ertz was in tears after the match.“We didn't put anything in the back of the net,” she sobbed. “The penalties was tough as well. It's just emotional because it's probably my last game ever. It's just tough. It's an emotional time. It obviously sucks. Penalties are the worst.”It was the fourth time a U.S. match at the World Cup went to extra time. All of the three previous matches went to penalties, including the 2011 final won by Japan. The U.S. won on penalties in a 2011 quarterfinal match against Brazil, and in the 1999 final at the Rose Bowl against China.Sweden knocked the United States out of the 2016 Olympics in the quarterfinals on penalties.Sweden goes on to the quarterfinals to play Japan, the 2011 World Cup winner, which defeated Norway 3-1 on Saturday night.Sweden has never won a major international tournament, either the World Cup or the Olympics. The closest the team has come is World Cup runner-up in 2003. They finished third in the 1999, 2011 and 2019 editions, and won silver medals in the last two Olympics.The Americans struggled through group play with just four goals in three matches.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/united-states-portugal-rose-lavelle-lynn-williams-rapinoe-9ab96954dd053ec7b91fc9aa45868cd6">They were nearly eliminated last Tuesday by first-timers Portugal, but eked out a 0-0 draw</a>&nbsp;to fall to second in their group for just the second time at a World Cup.The Americans looked far better against Sweden, dominating possession and outshooting the Swedes 5-1 in the first half alone. Lindsey Horan’s first-half header hit the crossbar and a second-half blast was saved by goalkeeper Zecira Musovic, who had six saves in regulation.Sweden won all three of their group games,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-sweden-italy-match-summary-39130a2c83404fb1b6ec8f475d28109c">including a 5-0 rout of Italy in its final group match.</a>&nbsp;Coach Peter Gerhardsson made nine lineup changes for the match, resting his starters in anticipation of the United States.It was tense from the opening whistle.Naeher punched the ball away from a crowded goal on an early Sweden corner kick. Three of the Swedes’ goals against Italy came on set pieces.Trinity Rodman’s shot from distance in the 18th minute was easily caught by Musovic, who stopped another chance by Rodman in the 27th.Horan’s header off Andi Sullivan’s corner in the 34th hit the crossbar and skipped over the goal. Horan was on target in the 53rd minute but Musovic dove to push it wide. Horan crouched to the field in frustration while Musovic was swarmed by her teammates.The United States was without Rose Lavelle, who picked up her second yellow card of the tournament in the group stage finale against Portugal and has to sit out against Sweden.In Lavelle’s absence, Andonovski started Emily Sonnett, who was making her first start for the team since 2022. The addition of Sonnett allowed Horan to move up higher in the midfield.Sweden pressed in the final 10 minutes of regulation. Sofia Jakobsson, who came in as a substitute in the 81st minute, nearly scored in the 85th but Naeher managed to catch it for her first save of the tournament.Neither Caroline Seger or Megan Rapinoe started the match, but Rapinoe came in as a sub for Alex Morgan in the first overtime period.Seger, whose 235 appearances for Sweden are the most for any woman in Europe, was on the bench to start the match. The 38-year-old has been struggling with a calf problem all year and trained alone in the two days of practice leading into the showdown with the U.S.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/womens-world-cup-united-states-rapinoe-665f43d32ff45c859422072fdb99dd60">Rapinoe, also 38, previously announced that this would be her last World Cup.</a>&nbsp;She has taken on a smaller role for the Americans in her final tournament. She was a substitute in the United States’ first and third games of group play and didn’t get off the bench in the middle match. She made her 200th appearance for the national team at the World Cup.

US loses to Sweden on penalty kicks in earliest Women's World Cup exit ever

LINCOLN, Nebr - Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield met with the media following day four of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 3.&nbsp;

Satterfield spoke on the balance between the run and pass game.

“In different phases of the game, we're going to call for you to throw the ball and run the ball at a high level,” he said. “We’ve got to be able to do both whenever that time is needed.”

He also attested to the amount of reps that the team was able to get due to the split practice schedule in the first few days of fall camp.

“It was unbelievable for every position…they may not be pretty balls all the time, but it's guys out there getting to compete, and they're getting better with every single rep and in the long run, it’s going to help us,” he said.

Satterfield also talked about what he’s seen in the freshmen wide receivers.

“A lot of speed. A lot, a lot of speed. And it's pretty impressive,” Satterfield said. “They don't know what to do yet, obviously. But when they're just out there running routes, and one on ones and stuff like that, they have a lot of speed.”&nbsp;

He also spoke about the qualities that he desires most in a running back.

“Being dependent. Knowing what to do; dependent pass protection, dependent catching the ball, dependent route running, dependent hitting your landmarks; just a guy that we can depend on,” he said.

Nebraska continues fall camp with practice on Friday. The Huskers open the season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Minnesota.&nbsp;

Huskers Communications StaffLINCOLN, Nebr - Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield met with the media following day four of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 3.&nbsp;Satterfield spoke on the balance between the run and pass game.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691097008295.jpeg" alt="Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield</figcaption>
 </figure>“In different phases of the game, we're going to call for you to throw the ball and run the ball at a high level,” he said. “We’ve got to be able to do both whenever that time is needed.”He also attested to the amount of reps that the team was able to get due to the split practice schedule in the first few days of fall camp.“It was unbelievable for every position…they may not be pretty balls all the time, but it's guys out there getting to compete, and they're getting better with every single rep and in the long run, it’s going to help us,” he said.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fall Camp Post-Practice 🎙: <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Satt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Satt</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachEJbarthel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachEJbarthel</a> &amp; players <a href="https://t.co/zRQU7Wc4gg">https://t.co/zRQU7Wc4gg</a>&mdash; Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Huskers/status/1687131159610736640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Satterfield also talked about what he’s seen in the freshmen wide receivers.“A lot of speed. A lot, a lot of speed. And it's pretty impressive,” Satterfield said. “They don't know what to do yet, obviously. But when they're just out there running routes, and one on ones and stuff like that, they have a lot of speed.”&nbsp;He also spoke about the qualities that he desires most in a running back.“Being dependent. Knowing what to do; dependent pass protection, dependent catching the ball, dependent route running, dependent hitting your landmarks; just a guy that we can depend on,” he said.Nebraska continues fall camp with practice on Friday. The Huskers open the season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Minnesota.&nbsp;

Husker Football Camp Report (August 3, Video) 

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

The North Platte Community College volleyball team might be young, but it doesn’t lack for talent.

The Knights have only three returners for the 2023 season: Avah Steggall, Vanessa Wood and Emily Johnson, leaving the remaining 11 spots filled with freshmen who will have to hit the ground running. Head Coach Alexa McCall is confident they can do just that.

“I am really excited for this group of freshmen,” McCall said. “There are a lot of them, but I think we have a very competitive roster that will push us forward. We work to make each position competitive so that our practice can resemble games, and it also gives us options.”

“It will be interesting to see which ones step up,” McCall said. “We have quite a few that have some high-quality experience and others that will have to adapt quickly to the pace of the game, but I have no doubt that they will as they are all very athletic.”

Last season, the Knights made it to the championship round of the NJCAA Region IX Tournament. Steggall, Wood and Johnson were essential components of that charge, and the new team will rely on their leadership and experience heading into this year.

“Our sophomores will have to bring the experience for us,” McCall said. “They all played major parts last year and will have to step up their play to make sure we are ready. I am excited to see them in more of a leadership role regardless of what their positions are on the team.”

Steggall was named to the NJCAA All-Region IX Team after last season. The 6-foot setter from Alliance, Neb. notched an average of 6.48 assists per set, putting her third in the region. Altogether, she recorded 810 assists, 188 digs, 96 kills and 25 service aces for NPCC.

Wood was also a top competitor for the Knights, managing 210 kills and 72 digs in the 25 matches she played. Overall, the 5-foot-9-inch outside hitter from Greeley, Neb. garnered more than 220 points for the Knights.

Johnson scored 114 kills, 86 total blocks and 164 points during her time at North Platte. The 6-foot Briggsdale, Colo. native serves as a middle blocker for the Knights.

“Our main goal for this year is to qualify for the national tournament, which will include winning our region and district,” said McCall. “Those are both tough competitions, but I believe that with our schedule this year, we will be seasoned in time to perform under those pressures and against that caliber of teams.”

The Knights’ first game will be Aug. 18 during a tournament in McCook. NPCC will take on Seward County Community College at 1 p.m. before facing off against Western Wyoming College at 5 p.m.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsThe North Platte Community College volleyball team might be young, but it doesn’t lack for talent.The Knights have only three returners for the 2023 season: Avah Steggall, Vanessa Wood and Emily Johnson, leaving the remaining 11 spots filled with freshmen who will have to hit the ground running. Head Coach Alexa McCall is confident they can do just that.“I am really excited for this group of freshmen,” McCall said. “There are a lot of them, but I think we have a very competitive roster that will push us forward. We work to make each position competitive so that our practice can resemble games, and it also gives us options.”This year’s incoming athletes are:<ul>
 <li>Tallianna Martin, Stapleton, Neb.</li><li>Kathryn Folkers, of Sargent, Neb.</li><li>Elsie Ottun, of Sargent, Neb.</li><li>EmiLee Walnofer, of Atkinson, Neb.</li><li>Jaelyn Dicke, of Waverly, Neb.</li><li>Aubrey Grant, of Richfield, Utah</li><li>Grace White, of Wiley, Colo.</li><li>Fatima Gomez, of Wiley, Colo.</li><li>Shamia Grandison, of Killeen, Texas</li><li>Sydney Spillane, of Colorado Springs, Colo.</li><li>Samantha Riggles, of Chattaroy, Wash.</li>
 </ul>“It will be interesting to see which ones step up,” McCall said. “We have quite a few that have some high-quality experience and others that will have to adapt quickly to the pace of the game, but I have no doubt that they will as they are all very athletic.”Last season, the Knights made it to the championship round of the NJCAA Region IX Tournament. Steggall, Wood and Johnson were essential components of that charge, and the new team will rely on their leadership and experience heading into this year.“Our sophomores will have to bring the experience for us,” McCall said. “They all played major parts last year and will have to step up their play to make sure we are ready. I am excited to see them in more of a leadership role regardless of what their positions are on the team.”Steggall was named to the NJCAA All-Region IX Team after last season. The 6-foot setter from Alliance, Neb. notched an average of 6.48 assists per set, putting her third in the region. Altogether, she recorded 810 assists, 188 digs, 96 kills and 25 service aces for NPCC.Wood was also a top competitor for the Knights, managing 210 kills and 72 digs in the 25 matches she played. Overall, the 5-foot-9-inch outside hitter from Greeley, Neb. garnered more than 220 points for the Knights.Johnson scored 114 kills, 86 total blocks and 164 points during her time at North Platte. The 6-foot Briggsdale, Colo. native serves as a middle blocker for the Knights.“Our main goal for this year is to qualify for the national tournament, which will include winning our region and district,” said McCall. “Those are both tough competitions, but I believe that with our schedule this year, we will be seasoned in time to perform under those pressures and against that caliber of teams.”The Knights’ first game will be Aug. 18 during a tournament in McCook. NPCC will take on Seward County Community College at 1 p.m. before facing off against Western Wyoming College at 5 p.m.

NPCC Volleyball rebuilds with young, talented core

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday and his return was uncertain.

First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. Rhule didn't disclose the reason other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.

The previous coaching staff&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-driving-under-the-influence-lincoln-a2f08706414b35621979a1832baeaf5c">suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

Rhule also announced that wide receiver Josh Fleeks, a transfer from Baylor, reported “significantly” overweight Sunday and will be held out until he makes weight.

Brodie Tagaloa, who was expected to be in the defensive line rotation, probably is out for the season because of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago. Rhule said Tagaloa had facial cuts and required knee surgery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690827240275.jpeg" alt="Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer (8) celebrates after winning an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday, July 31, 2023, and his return was uncertain.First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer (8) celebrates after winning an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday, July 31, 2023, and his return was uncertain.First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska defensive back Myles Farmer, the team's second-leading tackler last season, was not on the 120-man roster when the Cornhuskers opened practice Monday and his return was uncertain.First-year coach Matt Rhule said he suspended Farmer indefinitely. Rhule didn't disclose the reason other than to say it had to do with a failure to adhere to team standards.The previous coaching staff&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-nebraska-driving-under-the-influence-lincoln-a2f08706414b35621979a1832baeaf5c">suspended Farmer for the game against Michigan last November</a>&nbsp;after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.Rhule also announced that wide receiver Josh Fleeks, a transfer from Baylor, reported “significantly” overweight Sunday and will be held out until he makes weight.Brodie Tagaloa, who was expected to be in the defensive line rotation, probably is out for the season because of injuries sustained in a car accident two weeks ago. Rhule said Tagaloa had facial cuts and required knee surgery.

Nebraska's Myles Farmer is suspended indefinitely as coach Matt Rhule opens first preseason camp

The North Platte Heat 14U baseball season has come to an end. &nbsp;The team finished 19-12-3 on the season, finishing 6th at the state tournament in the AAA division (USSSA). &nbsp;The team consisted of 10 players and 4 coaches, all from North Platte. &nbsp;We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our sponsors and fans. &nbsp;Without their support, the team’s successful season would not have been possible. &nbsp;We encourage our local and surrounding communities to continue supporting youth sports/activities! Players: Logan Hayes #2

Jonathan Rinke #34 Coaches: Brad Braithwait

Sincere Thank You to the Following:

DentalNorth Platte Margaritas

OfficeSteele’s Roofing &amp; Construction

Lusk Heating &amp; AirHamilton Builders

State Troopers Association (NE)

American Family (Tim Malmkar)

D&amp;N Event Center&nbsp; City of North Platte

North Platte Youth Baseball

Story by North Platte Heat<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690813674542.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The North Platte Heat 14U baseball season has come to an end. &nbsp;The team finished 19-12-3 on the season, finishing 6th at the state tournament in the AAA division (USSSA). &nbsp;The team consisted of 10 players and 4 coaches, all from North Platte. &nbsp;We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our sponsors and fans. &nbsp;Without their support, the team’s successful season would not have been possible. &nbsp;We encourage our local and surrounding communities to continue supporting youth sports/activities! Players: Logan Hayes #2Jake Kinkaid #4Jarrett Smeltzer #5Kalieb Odell #8Jaxon Peters #9Peyton Kramer #11Conner Stiffler #14Mason Stine #19Jaxon Braithwait #30Jonathan Rinke #34 Coaches: Brad BraithwaitAaron StineJosh KramerRyan Hayes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sincere Thank You to the Following:Jessica Braithwait PhotographyNorth Platte Surgery CenterStates DentalNorth Platte MargaritasBishop &amp; Jones Law OfficeSteele’s Roofing &amp; ConstructionMaple Park DentalPals Brewing CompanyFirst Interstate BankLindemeier Law OfficeLusk Heating &amp; AirHamilton BuildersSkyline LiquorDr John HaugenState Troopers Association (NE)American Family (Tim Malmkar)K&amp;P TruckingDave’s PlaceCSIGrant Hometown AgencyPhelps Family DentistryD&amp;N Event Center&nbsp; City of North PlatteNorth Platte Youth Baseball Bob &amp; Marge BraithwaitDwight &amp; Renae PorterMarshall DoughtyStan &amp; Sue BruceDave HayesRich &amp; Chris ReinertMike &amp; Ruth KurthJosh Dorwart (umpire)Tristen Beyer (umpire)Carter Kelley (umpire)Justin Santos (umpire)Nick Hockemeyer (umpire)Javon Suarez (umpire)

North Platte Heat wrap up impressive season

PIERCE, NEB - Springfield edges Ogallala 2-1 in extra innings in day 1 of the 2023 Class B State Tournament. An exciting defensive battle between the two teams. Ogallala will face York in the elimination game tomorrow at 9:30am mountain time/10:30 central time. We will have the game live on air with pregame coverage to begin at 9:20am mountain time/10:20am central time on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/2093-2/">flatrock1007.com/2093-2/</a>

Springfield would get on the board first in the bottom half of the 1st inning. Springfields Gage Ryba would get on base with a single up the middle and later scored on the Tucker Riha fielder's choice.&nbsp;

Springfield would keep a 1-0 score till the top half of the 4th. Cleanup hitter and third baseman Jayden Curtis for Ogallala would reach base on an infield single. Curtis would steal 2 bags before left fielder Max Mueller would score Curtis on an infield single. Scored tied at 1-1.

Both teams would make great defensive plays throughout the game. There were times where Ogallala and Springfield would be threatening to score before getting out of jams.

In the bottom half of the 9th, Springfields Carter Grosdideair would reach base on a single. A few batters later, Bryson Banks would step up to the plate. Banks would draw the walk which would bring in Grosdideair to score to eventually win the game 2-1 in 9 innings.

Ian Shaw would get the start for Ogallala in this morning's game. He would go 7 2/3 striking out 2 and only allowing 4 hits. Aydan Halligan would finish the remainder of the game for Ogallala. Ogallala would also finish the game with 7 hits. Caden Rezac went 3-3 with 3 singles. Mueller would finish the game with 2 hits. Colton Knispel and Curtis also had a hit in the game.

Springfield would start Ethan Loffer on the mound and Loffer would throw 8 complete innings striking out 12 batters in his appearance. Keegan Stobbe would finish the game. Hitting wise, Springfield would collect 6 hits in the game. Stobbe went 2-4 with 2 singles.

Ogallala will take on York tomorrow in the elimination round after York fell to Wayne 7-4. Wahoo was victorious over Chadron 7-1. The last game of the day features Pierce and Haswell Const. Post 56. That game is scheduled to start around 7:30pm central time. Due to rain in the area this morning, the first game was delayed by an hour.

(Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson postgame comments)

Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's 2023 Class B State Tournament game 1, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.

Canon Rath - North Platte PostPIERCE, NEB - Springfield edges Ogallala 2-1 in extra innings in day 1 of the 2023 Class B State Tournament. An exciting defensive battle between the two teams. Ogallala will face York in the elimination game tomorrow at 9:30am mountain time/10:30 central time. We will have the game live on air with pregame coverage to begin at 9:20am mountain time/10:20am central time on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/2093-2/">flatrock1007.com/2093-2/</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690676052156.jpeg" alt="Ogallala warming up in game 1 of the 2023 Class B State Tournament" />
 <figcaption>Ogallala warming up in game 1 of the 2023 Class B State Tournament</figcaption>
 </figure>Springfield would get on the board first in the bottom half of the 1st inning. Springfields Gage Ryba would get on base with a single up the middle and later scored on the Tucker Riha fielder's choice.&nbsp;Springfield would keep a 1-0 score till the top half of the 4th. Cleanup hitter and third baseman Jayden Curtis for Ogallala would reach base on an infield single. Curtis would steal 2 bags before left fielder Max Mueller would score Curtis on an infield single. Scored tied at 1-1.Both teams would make great defensive plays throughout the game. There were times where Ogallala and Springfield would be threatening to score before getting out of jams.In the bottom half of the 9th, Springfields Carter Grosdideair would reach base on a single. A few batters later, Bryson Banks would step up to the plate. Banks would draw the walk which would bring in Grosdideair to score to eventually win the game 2-1 in 9 innings.Ian Shaw would get the start for Ogallala in this morning's game. He would go 7 2/3 striking out 2 and only allowing 4 hits. Aydan Halligan would finish the remainder of the game for Ogallala. Ogallala would also finish the game with 7 hits. Caden Rezac went 3-3 with 3 singles. Mueller would finish the game with 2 hits. Colton Knispel and Curtis also had a hit in the game.Springfield would start Ethan Loffer on the mound and Loffer would throw 8 complete innings striking out 12 batters in his appearance. Keegan Stobbe would finish the game. Hitting wise, Springfield would collect 6 hits in the game. Stobbe went 2-4 with 2 singles.Ogallala will take on York tomorrow in the elimination round after York fell to Wayne 7-4. Wahoo was victorious over Chadron 7-1. The last game of the day features Pierce and Haswell Const. Post 56. That game is scheduled to start around 7:30pm central time. Due to rain in the area this morning, the first game was delayed by an hour.(Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson postgame comments)<div><iframe title="Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson thoughts from game 1 of Class B State" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=2gtnr-1469fac-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's 2023 Class B State Tournament game 1, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.<div><iframe title="Ogallala Vs Springfield 2023 Class B State Game 1" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=h4rm9-1469fbc-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

Springfield edges Ogallala 2-1 in opening round of the 2023 Class B State Tournament

OGALLALA, NEB - The Ogallala Adams Bank and Trust senior legion baseball team will begin its 2023 Class B State Tournament run this weekend. Ogallala will be the B6 representative in this years tournament. They defeated Broken Bow twice on Championship Tuesday to advance. They will take on Springfield Post 143 tomorrow morning at 9:30 mountain/10:30 central. We will have the game live on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>. Pregame coverage set to begin at 9:20 mountain/10:20 central.

Ogallala was the #2 seed in the B6 tournament this past weekend. They went on to win there first two games before falling to Broken Bow in game three. They responded to the lost with winning the last three games. They outscored their opponents 47-27, averaging about 8 runs a game.

Springfield Post 143 was the #4 seed in the B2 Area tournament. They defeated top seeded Omaha Roncalli 6-0 in the championship game. They are heading to Pierce with a 26-10 record.

Ogallala and Springfield will be the first game of the day. York will take on Wayne at 1:00pm central, Game 3 features Chadron and Wahoo which will be played at 3:30 central, and the last game of the day is Pierce taking on Haswell at 6:00pm central.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690401708208.jpeg" alt="Ogallala players and coaches posing with the B6 Championship (Photo Courtesy of Ogallala Legion Baseball)" />
 <figcaption>Ogallala players and coaches posing with the B6 Championship (Photo Courtesy of Ogallala Legion Baseball)</figcaption>
 </figure>Canon Rath - North Platte PostOGALLALA, NEB - The Ogallala Adams Bank and Trust senior legion baseball team will begin its 2023 Class B State Tournament run this weekend. Ogallala will be the B6 representative in this years tournament. They defeated Broken Bow twice on Championship Tuesday to advance. They will take on Springfield Post 143 tomorrow morning at 9:30 mountain/10:30 central. We will have the game live on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">https://flatrock1007.com/</a>. Pregame coverage set to begin at 9:20 mountain/10:20 central.Ogallala was the #2 seed in the B6 tournament this past weekend. They went on to win there first two games before falling to Broken Bow in game three. They responded to the lost with winning the last three games. They outscored their opponents 47-27, averaging about 8 runs a game.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689984900963.jpeg" alt="Ian Shaw pitching for Ogallala on Friday afternoon vs Holdrege. Shaw had 9 strikeouts from the mound in the win." />
 <figcaption>Ian Shaw pitching for Ogallala on Friday afternoon vs Holdrege. Shaw had 9 strikeouts from the mound in the win.</figcaption>
 </figure>Springfield Post 143 was the #4 seed in the B2 Area tournament. They defeated top seeded Omaha Roncalli 6-0 in the championship game. They are heading to Pierce with a 26-10 record.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690555763600.jpeg" alt="Springfield Legion baseball players and coaches poses with the B2 trophy. Photo courtesy of Spring Legion baseball." />
 <figcaption>Springfield Legion baseball players and coaches poses with the B2 trophy. Photo courtesy of Spring Legion baseball.</figcaption>
 </figure>Ogallala and Springfield will be the first game of the day. York will take on Wayne at 1:00pm central, Game 3 features Chadron and Wahoo which will be played at 3:30 central, and the last game of the day is Pierce taking on Haswell at 6:00pm central.&nbsp;

Ogallala Baseball 2023 Class B State Tournament run starts Saturday

McCook, Nebr - #2 Ogallala defeated #6 Broken Bow in walk off fashion in game one 4-3, then dominated Broken Bow in game two 17-8 to advance to the 2023 Class B State Tournament this weekend in Pierce, Nebraska. The tournament begins July 29th and runs through August 2nd.&nbsp;

It was a pitchers/defensive dual between both teams. Ogallala's Caden Rezac who got the start game 1 started the game with a strike out but ended up walking the next four batters which gave Broken Bow an early 1-0 but after a mound visit from Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson, Rezac went on to strike out the top half of the side.&nbsp;

Starting on the mound for Broken Bow was Central Methodist commit Gavin Goodner. First pitch he threw, Rezac sent flying down the right field line for a solo shot homerun to tie the game at 1. Both pitchers only allowed 1 run through three innings.

In the bottom half of the 4th, Ogallala's Jayden Curtis started the inning off with a single. Next batter Max Mueller would walk to first. Goodner would battle back to strike out the next two batters. With two outs and Curtis at third, Mueller at second, Michael Redden was at the plate. Goodner, who thought he struck out Redden, was called for a balk by the third base umpire which scored Curtis to give a 2-1.

Ogallala would add one more run in the bottom of the 6th to expand their lead 3-1. In the top of the 7th, Broken Bow third baseman Hagan Campbell started the inning off with a double. Next batter, Eli Coble would reach first on a walk. Brice Chaplin would hit a double to centerfield which brought in two runs tying the game at 3. A hard-hit ground ball to Curtis was fielded and the throw was in time for out #3.

Cole Stokey would lead off the bottom of the 7th with a single. Coming to the plate later in the inning was cleanup hitter Curtis who would send a deep ball to centerfield which scored the game winning run where Ogallala won game one 4-3.

Rezac would throw 5 2/3 innings striking out 14. He didn't allow a hit. Colton Knispel would come in relief to finish the game. Knispel struck out 1 in his appearance. Ogallala would combine for 6 hits in the game.

Broken Bow's Caden Holm who is heading into his sophomore year of college and a member of the Hastings College Bronco baseball team would get his 2nd appearance against Ogallala. Aydan Halligan would get a single off Holm and later score in the top half of the inning where Holm walked him in. Ogallala would take a 1-0 heading to the bottom half of the 1st.

Colton Knispel would start the 2nd game for Ogallala after he had thrown 29 pitches to stay under the pitch count previously. Broken Bow catcher Max Dension which reach base after sending a double to left center field. Next batter Brice Chaplin would hit a 2-run homerun to left field to give Broken Bow a 2-1.

Ogallala would remain scoreless after the top half of the 2nd while Broken Bow would add 3 runs in the bottom half. This postseason, Ogallala has had games where they would explode in an inning. In the top half of the 3rd, Ogallala would score 8 runs. Only 3 hits in the inning, however Holm who would walk 6 batters and was pulled from the game. Chaplin would come in relief but could not get things rolling and would give up a single to Stokey and walk 2 batters as well. Ogallala regained the lead 9-4.&nbsp;

Broken Bow would slowly chip away at Ogallala's lead as they would add 2 more runs in the bottom of the 4th to make it 9-6. However, Ogallala would add 4 more runs in the top of the 5th. Then, they would add 4 more runs in the top of the 6th to make the score 17-6. Despite a late run from Broken Bow, who would add 2 more in the bottom of the 6th, the game was called due to mercy rule and Ogallala wins game two 17-8.

Ogallala is the 2023 B6 American Legion Senior District Tournament champion and earned a bid to the 2023 Class B State Tournament. Ogallala will take on Springfield Post 143 in the first found at 9:30 mountain time. Pregame coverage will begin at 9:20 mountain time.&nbsp;

We will have live coverage all weekend long on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/2093-2/">flatrock1007.com/</a>&nbsp;. Game 2 will feature York Vs Wayne at 12pm mountain time, Chadron will take on Wahoo at 2:30pm mountain time, and the final game of the day will be Pierce Vs Haswell Construction out of Plattsmouth at 7pm mountain time.

(Interview with Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson)

(Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's Game 1 victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.)

(Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's Game 2 victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.)

Canon Rath - North Platte PostMcCook, Nebr - #2 Ogallala defeated #6 Broken Bow in walk off fashion in game one 4-3, then dominated Broken Bow in game two 17-8 to advance to the 2023 Class B State Tournament this weekend in Pierce, Nebraska. The tournament begins July 29th and runs through August 2nd.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690401708208.jpeg" alt="Ogallala players and coaches posing with the B6 Championship (Photo Courtesy of Ogallala Legion Baseball)" />
 <figcaption>Ogallala players and coaches posing with the B6 Championship (Photo Courtesy of Ogallala Legion Baseball)</figcaption>
 </figure>Game One RecapIt was a pitchers/defensive dual between both teams. Ogallala's Caden Rezac who got the start game 1 started the game with a strike out but ended up walking the next four batters which gave Broken Bow an early 1-0 but after a mound visit from Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson, Rezac went on to strike out the top half of the side.&nbsp;Starting on the mound for Broken Bow was Central Methodist commit Gavin Goodner. First pitch he threw, Rezac sent flying down the right field line for a solo shot homerun to tie the game at 1. Both pitchers only allowed 1 run through three innings.In the bottom half of the 4th, Ogallala's Jayden Curtis started the inning off with a single. Next batter Max Mueller would walk to first. Goodner would battle back to strike out the next two batters. With two outs and Curtis at third, Mueller at second, Michael Redden was at the plate. Goodner, who thought he struck out Redden, was called for a balk by the third base umpire which scored Curtis to give a 2-1.Ogallala would add one more run in the bottom of the 6th to expand their lead 3-1. In the top of the 7th, Broken Bow third baseman Hagan Campbell started the inning off with a double. Next batter, Eli Coble would reach first on a walk. Brice Chaplin would hit a double to centerfield which brought in two runs tying the game at 3. A hard-hit ground ball to Curtis was fielded and the throw was in time for out #3.Cole Stokey would lead off the bottom of the 7th with a single. Coming to the plate later in the inning was cleanup hitter Curtis who would send a deep ball to centerfield which scored the game winning run where Ogallala won game one 4-3.Rezac would throw 5 2/3 innings striking out 14. He didn't allow a hit. Colton Knispel would come in relief to finish the game. Knispel struck out 1 in his appearance. Ogallala would combine for 6 hits in the game.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690388051832.jpeg" alt="Ogallala lined up for National Anthem during Game 1 B6 American Legion Senior District Tournament. Photo taken by Canon Rath" />
 <figcaption>Ogallala lined up for National Anthem during Game 1 B6 American Legion Senior District Tournament. Photo taken by Canon Rath</figcaption>
 </figure>Game 2 RecapBroken Bow's Caden Holm who is heading into his sophomore year of college and a member of the Hastings College Bronco baseball team would get his 2nd appearance against Ogallala. Aydan Halligan would get a single off Holm and later score in the top half of the inning where Holm walked him in. Ogallala would take a 1-0 heading to the bottom half of the 1st.Colton Knispel would start the 2nd game for Ogallala after he had thrown 29 pitches to stay under the pitch count previously. Broken Bow catcher Max Dension which reach base after sending a double to left center field. Next batter Brice Chaplin would hit a 2-run homerun to left field to give Broken Bow a 2-1.Ogallala would remain scoreless after the top half of the 2nd while Broken Bow would add 3 runs in the bottom half. This postseason, Ogallala has had games where they would explode in an inning. In the top half of the 3rd, Ogallala would score 8 runs. Only 3 hits in the inning, however Holm who would walk 6 batters and was pulled from the game. Chaplin would come in relief but could not get things rolling and would give up a single to Stokey and walk 2 batters as well. Ogallala regained the lead 9-4.&nbsp;Broken Bow would slowly chip away at Ogallala's lead as they would add 2 more runs in the bottom of the 4th to make it 9-6. However, Ogallala would add 4 more runs in the top of the 5th. Then, they would add 4 more runs in the top of the 6th to make the score 17-6. Despite a late run from Broken Bow, who would add 2 more in the bottom of the 6th, the game was called due to mercy rule and Ogallala wins game two 17-8.Ogallala is the 2023 B6 American Legion Senior District Tournament champion and earned a bid to the 2023 Class B State Tournament. Ogallala will take on Springfield Post 143 in the first found at 9:30 mountain time. Pregame coverage will begin at 9:20 mountain time.&nbsp;

We will have live coverage all weekend long on Flatrock 100.7 and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/2093-2/">flatrock1007.com/</a>&nbsp;. Game 2 will feature York Vs Wayne at 12pm mountain time, Chadron will take on Wahoo at 2:30pm mountain time, and the final game of the day will be Pierce Vs Haswell Construction out of Plattsmouth at 7pm mountain time.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690390985714.png" alt="2023 Class B State Tournament Bracket" />
 <figcaption>2023 Class B State Tournament Bracket</figcaption>
 </figure>(Interview with Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson)<div><iframe title="Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson comments following yesterday’s B6 Championship games" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=psqm8-1465c8f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>(Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's Game 1 victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.)<div><iframe title="Ogallala Vs Broken Bow Game 1 B6 Championships" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=g69d7-1465cbe-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>(Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's Game 2 victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.)<div><iframe title="Ogallala Vs Broken Bow Game 2" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ir7y4-1465cf3-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fogallalalegionbaseball%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02orLbC2MAjo4dij5232vfSdkcewCUF1xJe4naBtYRBKb6mQEtG3iBhcpxQeMjD3H3l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="486" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Ogallala Wins B6 American Legion Seniors District Tournament.

&nbsp;Slugfest Winning team- Monday night team scramble.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372498669.jpeg" alt="Boys 16-19" />
 <figcaption>Boys 16-19</figcaption>
 </figure>16-19 Boys1st Cole Kramer 1592nd Rylan Perry 1603rd Reid Loop 1644th Kyce Shimmin 1705th Elliott Longmore 172<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372520919.jpeg" alt="Girls 13-18" />
 <figcaption>Girls 13-18</figcaption>
 </figure>13-18 Girls1st Hailey Matthews 1882nd Allie Jones 1983rd Bentli Wilson 2004th Amelia Wenburg 2015th Stephanie 216<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372540853.jpeg" alt="Boys 14-15" />
 <figcaption>Boys 14-15</figcaption>
 </figure>Boys 14-151st Chase Wingett 1732nd Shepherd Landon 1873rd Karter Songster 1984th Ean Julius 2045th Kempten Florea 204<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372554978.jpeg" alt="Boys 12-13" />
 <figcaption>Boys 12-13</figcaption>
 </figure>Boys 12-131st Keaton Loop 1552nd Aidan Truesdale 1793rd Ben Werner 1844th Jude Swarm 1895th Brody Hedstrom<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372572647.jpeg" alt="Boys 10-11" />
 <figcaption>Boys 10-11</figcaption>
 </figure>Boys 10-111st Brock Deutschman 682nd Charlie Haneborg 963rd Cameron McCarthy 964th Max Haneborg 985th Kaden Brown 100<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372586546.jpeg" alt="Girls 7-12" />
 <figcaption>Girls 7-12</figcaption>
 </figure>Girls 7-121st Gia Baker 992nd Izetta Schultz 1103rd Jaidyn Owens 1104th Kemberlyn Kohle 1125th Tage Kleewein 178<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690372602089.jpeg" alt="Boys 7-9" />
 <figcaption>Boys 7-9</figcaption>
 </figure>Boys 7-91st Brody Deutschman 642nd Ryan O’Neill&nbsp; 1053rd Seve Jarzynka 1164th Ryder Schmoldt 1265th Max Burwick 132&nbsp;&nbsp;Slugfest Winning team- Monday night team scramble.Kyce ShimminLuke DawsonLawson CochranCharlie HaneborgMax Haneborg

Jr Ambassador Golf results with two day scores 

Head coach Ricky Holm joins Eagle Radio Sports Director Paxton Gordon to wrap up the season for the FNBO Nationals

<div><iframe title="FNBO Nationals season wrap-up" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=2dt4y-146416d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Head coach Ricky Holm joins Eagle Radio Sports Director Paxton Gordon to wrap up the season for the FNBO Nationals

FNBO Nationals end of season review

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

The MIAA&nbsp;has released the&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/football" target="_blank">football preseason coaches and media&nbsp;polls</a>&nbsp;for the upcoming 2023 season.&nbsp; They were released Tuesday morning (July 25) as a part of MIAA Media Day in Kansas City. Note head coaches are not allowed to vote for their own team in the coaches' rankings.&nbsp; Head coach&nbsp;Ryan Held, along with&nbsp;All-American quarterback&nbsp;TJ Davis&nbsp;(Colorado Springs) and two-time&nbsp;All-MIAA&nbsp;end&nbsp;Tell Spies&nbsp;(Mullen), will speak to the media at 10:30 a.m. The press conference is available for free at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.themiaanetwork.com/" target="_blank">www.themiaanetwork.com</a>&nbsp;(UNK is the third team up, behind Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri.) The Lopers are tied for fifth in the coaches' poll and are sixth in the media poll. UNK, along with Central Oklahoma, tallied 57 points in the coaches' poll while picking up 199 on the media rankings. UCO has 208 to rank fifth; the Bronchos host the Lopers on Thursday, Aug. 31, to begin the season. The Blue &amp; Gold went 8-3 last season, tying for third place in the MIAA. Each of the setbacks was to a postseason qualifier with two of the losses coming by a combined 11 points. The Lopers return eight All-MIAA selections with left guard&nbsp;Hunter Hays&nbsp;(McCook) joining Davis as a 2023 preseason All-American. Fall camp begins on Monday, Aug. 4, with the home opener set for Saturday, Sept. 9, against Northeastern State.&nbsp; MIAA Coaches Poll (1st Place) – Points &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pittsburg State (8) – 98 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northwest Missouri (3) - 93 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia State - 78 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Washburn - 73 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oklahoma – 57 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNK - 57 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Missouri - 44 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fort Hays State - 37&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Western – 32 &nbsp; &nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp; Missouri Southern – 26 &nbsp;&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northeastern State – 10 MIAA Media Poll (1st Place) – Points &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pittsburg State (22) – 320 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northwest Missouri (7) - 302 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia State (1) - 258 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Washburn - 209 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oklahoma – 208 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNK - 199 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Missouri - 124 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Missouri Southern - 116&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Western – 113 &nbsp; &nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fort Hays State – 98 &nbsp;&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northeastern State – 33&nbsp;&nbsp;

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationsThe MIAA&nbsp;has released the&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaa.com/sports/football" target="_blank">football preseason coaches and media&nbsp;polls</a>&nbsp;for the upcoming 2023 season.&nbsp; They were released Tuesday morning (July 25) as a part of MIAA Media Day in Kansas City. Note head coaches are not allowed to vote for their own team in the coaches' rankings.&nbsp; Head coach&nbsp;Ryan Held, along with&nbsp;All-American quarterback&nbsp;TJ Davis&nbsp;(Colorado Springs) and two-time&nbsp;All-MIAA&nbsp;end&nbsp;Tell Spies&nbsp;(Mullen), will speak to the media at 10:30 a.m. The press conference is available for free at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.themiaanetwork.com/" target="_blank">www.themiaanetwork.com</a>&nbsp;(UNK is the third team up, behind Missouri Western and Northwest Missouri.) The Lopers are tied for fifth in the coaches' poll and are sixth in the media poll. UNK, along with Central Oklahoma, tallied 57 points in the coaches' poll while picking up 199 on the media rankings. UCO has 208 to rank fifth; the Bronchos host the Lopers on Thursday, Aug. 31, to begin the season. The Blue &amp; Gold went 8-3 last season, tying for third place in the MIAA. Each of the setbacks was to a postseason qualifier with two of the losses coming by a combined 11 points. The Lopers return eight All-MIAA selections with left guard&nbsp;Hunter Hays&nbsp;(McCook) joining Davis as a 2023 preseason All-American. Fall camp begins on Monday, Aug. 4, with the home opener set for Saturday, Sept. 9, against Northeastern State.&nbsp; MIAA Coaches Poll (1st Place) – Points &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pittsburg State (8) – 98 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northwest Missouri (3) - 93 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia State - 78 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Washburn - 73 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oklahoma – 57 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNK - 57 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Missouri - 44 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fort Hays State - 37&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Western – 32 &nbsp; &nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp; Missouri Southern – 26 &nbsp;&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northeastern State – 10 MIAA Media Poll (1st Place) – Points &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pittsburg State (22) – 320 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northwest Missouri (7) - 302 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Emporia State (1) - 258 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Washburn - 209 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Oklahoma – 208 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNK - 199 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Central Missouri - 124 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8.&nbsp;&nbsp; Missouri Southern - 116&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Western – 113 &nbsp; &nbsp;10.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fort Hays State – 98 &nbsp;&nbsp; 11.&nbsp;&nbsp; Northeastern State – 33&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lopers break top five on preseason polls

Thomas Gale N/A (day 2 only player)&nbsp;

Boys 16-19 Hole 1&nbsp;10:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Dason Hayes 100&nbsp;Jameson Estill 99&nbsp;Thomas Gale N/A (day 2 only player)&nbsp;10:10&nbsp;Gavin Mustin 94&nbsp;Greg Boettcher 90&nbsp;Kyce Shimmin 87&nbsp;10:20&nbsp;Elliot Longmore 86&nbsp;Reid Loop 83&nbsp;Kolten Koetter (day 2 only player)&nbsp;10:30&nbsp;Cole Kramer 80&nbsp;Ryan Perry 76&nbsp;Boys 14-15 Hole 1&nbsp;11:40&nbsp;&nbsp;Tucker Kemp 131&nbsp;Reece Perry 130&nbsp;Peton Kramer 129&nbsp;11:50&nbsp;Charles Hunter 122&nbsp;Tanner Owens 112&nbsp;Tim Blakely 111&nbsp;12:00&nbsp;Jaxon Weedman 110&nbsp;Thurston Ravenscroft 110&nbsp;Kempten Florea 106&nbsp;12:10&nbsp;Ean Julius 106&nbsp;Reeves Witte 104&nbsp;Caden Stankoski 104&nbsp;12:20&nbsp;Karter Songster 100&nbsp;Shepherd Landon 93&nbsp;Chase Wingett 83&nbsp;Boys 12-13 Hole 10&nbsp;10:30&nbsp;Daxton Harmon 130&nbsp;Teegan O’Brien 126&nbsp;Jace Freeze 126&nbsp;10:40&nbsp;Samuel Hunter 121&nbsp;Zachary Zeller 118&nbsp;Peton Mustin 101&nbsp;10:50&nbsp;Carson Foote 116&nbsp;Matthew Hisel 113&nbsp;Luke Dawson 112&nbsp;11:00&nbsp;Liam Bargell 112&nbsp;Chase Ehlers 112&nbsp;Kole Estill 109&nbsp;11:10&nbsp;Jaylen Cummings 106&nbsp;Ty Vaughn 104&nbsp;Tucker Ehlers 103&nbsp;Lawson Cochran 103&nbsp;11:20&nbsp;Atkins Ryker 102&nbsp;Brody Hedstrom 101&nbsp;Jude Swarm 96&nbsp;11:30&nbsp;Mattix Woodburn 94&nbsp;Aidan Truesdale 90&nbsp;Ben Werner 89&nbsp;Keaton Loop 79&nbsp;Boys 10-11 Hole 1&nbsp;10:40&nbsp;Zarek Malsbury 71&nbsp;Roady Ryan 68&nbsp;Braden Minnick 64&nbsp;10:50&nbsp;Austin Schmoldt 58&nbsp;Cruz Bearkiller 56&nbsp;Jackson Phillips 53&nbsp;11:00&nbsp;Max Haneborg 50&nbsp;Cray Kleewein 51&nbsp;Greyson Roelfs 51&nbsp;Charlie Haneborg 52&nbsp;11:10&nbsp;&nbsp;Kaden Brown 50&nbsp;Alec Simonson 47&nbsp;Cameron McCarthy 44&nbsp;Brock Deutschman 34&nbsp;Boys 7-9 Hole 1&nbsp;11:20&nbsp;Lleyton Barnum 63&nbsp;Ryder Schmoldt 62&nbsp;Maxwell Burwick 61&nbsp;11:30&nbsp;Seve Jarzynka 57&nbsp;Ryan O’Neill 47&nbsp;Brody Deutschman 34&nbsp;Girls 13-18 Hole 10&nbsp;10:00&nbsp;Josie Douglas 128&nbsp;Natalia Wiezorek 120&nbsp;Ansley Cadwallader 118&nbsp;10:10&nbsp;Allie Jones 108&nbsp;Presley Pattera 108&nbsp;Bentli Whitson 103&nbsp;10:20&nbsp;Amelia Wenburg 102&nbsp;Stephanie Budke 101&nbsp;Hailey Matthews 92&nbsp;Girls 7-12 Hole 10&nbsp;11:40&nbsp;Tage Kleewein 90&nbsp;Izetta Schults 61&nbsp;11:50&nbsp;Kemberlyn Kohle 59&nbsp;Jaidyn Owens 58&nbsp;Gia Baker 55&nbsp;

Jr. Ambassador Golf Tournament and Day 2 Tee Times

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McCook, Nebr - #2 Ogallala moves on to the B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament Championship Game after defeating #5 Holdrege 12-4 Monday night in the elimination game. Ogallala will have a rematch with #6 Broken Bow who they lost to 9-4 Sunday afternoon. Ogallala will have to win twice to advance to the state tournament. They will take on Broken Bow tomorrow at 4:30 MST. Pregame coverage will begin at 4:20 MST and you can listen along on Flatrock 100.7 or online at<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">&nbsp;https://flatrock1007.com/</a>.

Ogallala's rematch with Holdrege started off very similar to the first time these two teams played in the first round of districts on Friday. Scoreless two innings for both teams before Holdrege would strike first in the bottom of the third. Holdrege's Matt Janssen would reach on base from a hit by pitch. Beau Jensen also reached base before Keagan Steinke would hit a 2 RBI double to give Holdrege an early l2-0.

Top of the fourth, Ogallala's Ian Shaw would hit a double in the inning. Max Mueller would also hit a double to score Shaw. Next batter, Colton Knispel single would score Mueller to tie the game at 2. Both teams would score a run in the fourth which resulted the score 3-3 after four completed innings.

This post season run, Ogallala has had an explosive inning minus the Broken Bow game and this time it was the top half of the fifth inning. The team would rack in 7 runs to extend there lead 9-2. Caden Rezac's two triples in the fifth was the highlight of the inning. Shaw would also hit a triple in the fifth inning as well.&nbsp;

Things got quiet tell the top half of the 7th when Rezac would send a three run homerun down the right field line to give us the final score of 12-4. Hitting and pitching was a key component for Ogallala in tonight's elimination game.

Getting the start for Ogallala tonight was Aydan Halligan. Halligan would throw 5 innings while striking out three batters. Cole Stokey would toss the 6th inning striking out one while Josh Christensen would finish the 7th inning striking out two batters. As a whole the staff struck out 6 batters and allowed 7 hits.

Holdrege would start Keagan Stienke who would go 4 2/3 striking out 4. Trey Weaver would come in relief but got pulled after 4 batters. Cole Guthrie would finish the game for Holdrege striking out three batters.

Ogallala's hot bats would finish the game with 14 hits. Rezac was 4 for 5 with a single, two triples, and a three run homerun. He was a double shy from the cycle. Shaw went 3 for 4 with a single and two doubles. Mueller was 2 for 5 with a single and a double.&nbsp;

Ogallala and Broken Bow are the last two remaining teams in the&nbsp;B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament. Broken Bow only has to win one while Ogallala will need to win twice. The winner will advance to the 2023 Class B State Championship tournament in Pierce, Nebraska. The tournament is July 29th - August 2nd.

(Post game interview with Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson)

Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's elimination round victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.

Canon Rath - North Platte PostMcCook, Nebr - #2 Ogallala moves on to the B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament Championship Game after defeating #5 Holdrege 12-4 Monday night in the elimination game. Ogallala will have a rematch with #6 Broken Bow who they lost to 9-4 Sunday afternoon. Ogallala will have to win twice to advance to the state tournament. They will take on Broken Bow tomorrow at 4:30 MST. Pregame coverage will begin at 4:20 MST and you can listen along on Flatrock 100.7 or online at<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">&nbsp;https://flatrock1007.com/</a>.Ogallala's rematch with Holdrege started off very similar to the first time these two teams played in the first round of districts on Friday. Scoreless two innings for both teams before Holdrege would strike first in the bottom of the third. Holdrege's Matt Janssen would reach on base from a hit by pitch. Beau Jensen also reached base before Keagan Steinke would hit a 2 RBI double to give Holdrege an early l2-0.Top of the fourth, Ogallala's Ian Shaw would hit a double in the inning. Max Mueller would also hit a double to score Shaw. Next batter, Colton Knispel single would score Mueller to tie the game at 2. Both teams would score a run in the fourth which resulted the score 3-3 after four completed innings.This post season run, Ogallala has had an explosive inning minus the Broken Bow game and this time it was the top half of the fifth inning. The team would rack in 7 runs to extend there lead 9-2. Caden Rezac's two triples in the fifth was the highlight of the inning. Shaw would also hit a triple in the fifth inning as well.&nbsp;Things got quiet tell the top half of the 7th when Rezac would send a three run homerun down the right field line to give us the final score of 12-4. Hitting and pitching was a key component for Ogallala in tonight's elimination game.Getting the start for Ogallala tonight was Aydan Halligan. Halligan would throw 5 innings while striking out three batters. Cole Stokey would toss the 6th inning striking out one while Josh Christensen would finish the 7th inning striking out two batters. As a whole the staff struck out 6 batters and allowed 7 hits.Holdrege would start Keagan Stienke who would go 4 2/3 striking out 4. Trey Weaver would come in relief but got pulled after 4 batters. Cole Guthrie would finish the game for Holdrege striking out three batters.Ogallala's hot bats would finish the game with 14 hits. Rezac was 4 for 5 with a single, two triples, and a three run homerun. He was a double shy from the cycle. Shaw went 3 for 4 with a single and two doubles. Mueller was 2 for 5 with a single and a double.&nbsp;Ogallala and Broken Bow are the last two remaining teams in the&nbsp;B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament. Broken Bow only has to win one while Ogallala will need to win twice. The winner will advance to the 2023 Class B State Championship tournament in Pierce, Nebraska. The tournament is July 29th - August 2nd.(Post game interview with Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson)<div><iframe title="Ogallala Head Coach Ty Benson Day 4 comments" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3sma3-1463722-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Click the podcast below for a replay of Ogallala's elimination round victory, as heard on Flatrock 100.7 FM.<div><iframe title="Ogallala Vs Holdrege Day 4 B6 American Legion Senior Districts" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=82fra-1463730-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=1&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=1b1b1b&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

Ogallala Advances to the B6 American Legion Senior's Tournament Championship Game

Editors note: Holdrege defeated McCook 9-5

McCook, Nebr - The #2 Ogallala was defeated by the #6 Broken Bow in the winners bracket 9-4 in day 3 of the B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament. For Ogallala they will play Holdrege tomorrow at 5 pm MST in an elimination game.&nbsp;

Pregame coverage on Flatrock 100.7 will air at 4:50 pm MST.<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">&nbsp;Listen Online at www.Flatrock1007.com&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Broken Bow, who was the visiting team in today's contest would strike first in the top half of the 1st inning on a Brice Chaplin RBI single. Broken Bow almost went up 2-0 in the top of the 1st but Ogallala first basemen Colton Knispel sent a laser home to gun out Broken Bow's Caden Holm. Broken Bow would again add another run in the top half of the 3rd inning extending their lead 2-0.

Ogallala would fight back on their own in the bottom half of the third inning. Ogallala's Ian Shaw hit a double into center field which would score Michael Redden. Aydan Halligan would score as well when Broken Bow pitcher Max Dension balked.

Canon Rath - North Platte PostEditors note: Holdrege defeated McCook 9-5McCook, Nebr - The #2 Ogallala was defeated by the #6 Broken Bow in the winners bracket 9-4 in day 3 of the B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament. For Ogallala they will play Holdrege tomorrow at 5 pm MST in an elimination game.&nbsp;

Pregame coverage on Flatrock 100.7 will air at 4:50 pm MST.<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/">&nbsp;Listen Online at www.Flatrock1007.com&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>Broken Bow, who was the visiting team in today's contest would strike first in the top half of the 1st inning on a Brice Chaplin RBI single. Broken Bow almost went up 2-0 in the top of the 1st but Ogallala first basemen Colton Knispel sent a laser home to gun out Broken Bow's Caden Holm. Broken Bow would again add another run in the top half of the 3rd inning extending their lead 2-0.Ogallala would fight back on their own in the bottom half of the third inning. Ogallala's Ian Shaw hit a double into center field which would score Michael Redden. Aydan Halligan would score as well when Broken Bow pitcher Max Dension balked.Broken Bow would go on a tear adding 7 runs to their lead while keeping Ogallala off the board. The bottom of the half, Ogallala had a late push that was unfortunately was not enough as they would fall 9-4.Shaw would get the start for Ogallala as he went 5 innings, striking out three. Jessie Ortega and Max Mueller also saw action on the mound. Broken Bow's Dension would throw 5 innings striking out 10 batters. Hastings College pitcher Caden Holm would finish the last two innings for Broken Bow striking out three.#2 Ogallala will take on Holdrege tomorrow at 5pm MST. Broken Bow will have a day off before they play in the&nbsp;B6 American Legion Seniors Tournament Championship game on Tuesday at 4:30 MST.&nbsp;