The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair.

Nineteen high schools from around the state are expected to play, including local teams Grand Island Central Catholic and Northwest High School. Games will take place in the Heartland Events Center.

The Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic attracts fans from every corner of the state to see their teams in action. Nearly 450 athletes will participate this year.

“My late husband would be thrilled that the event has grown and continued to attract people to the Nebraska State Fair,” Sharon Marshall said. “He loved the Nebraska State Fair, volleyball and seeing youth participate in sports. He would be so pleased that the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic has continued to be a part of the fair.”

Bill Marshall was a Nebraska State Fair board member, businessman and community steward.

• Grand Island Central Catholic High School

The event was created in memory of Bill Marshall, founder of Five Points Bank. Spectators will need to pay admission to enter the Nebraska State Fair, but there is no admission fee to enter the Heartland Events Center for the volleyball classic.

This will be the final year for this Nebraska State Fair signature event.

The eighth and final Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic will be on Saturday, Aug. 26, during the opening weekend of the Nebraska State Fair.Nineteen high schools from around the state are expected to play, including local teams Grand Island Central Catholic and Northwest High School. Games will take place in the Heartland Events Center.The Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic attracts fans from every corner of the state to see their teams in action. Nearly 450 athletes will participate this year.“My late husband would be thrilled that the event has grown and continued to attract people to the Nebraska State Fair,” Sharon Marshall said. “He loved the Nebraska State Fair, volleyball and seeing youth participate in sports. He would be so pleased that the Bill Marshall Volleyball Classic has continued to be a part of the fair.”Bill Marshall was a Nebraska State Fair board member, businessman and community steward.Volleyball teams competing include:• Aurora High School•&nbsp;Broken Bow High School• Burwell High School• David City Aquinas High School• Grand Island Central Catholic High School• Gothenburg High School• Hastings St. Cecilia High School• Hastings High School• Kearney Catholic High School• Lincoln Lutheran High School• Milford High School• Malcolm High School• Northwest High School• Ord High School• Pawnee City High School•&nbsp;Pleasanton High School• Thayer Central High School• Wallace High School• Wilcox Hildreth High SchoolThe event was created in memory of Bill Marshall, founder of Five Points Bank. Spectators will need to pay admission to enter the Nebraska State Fair, but there is no admission fee to enter the Heartland Events Center for the volleyball classic.This will be the final year for this Nebraska State Fair signature event.

Broken Bow, Gothenburg and Wallace battle at the Nebraska State Fair for Volleyball

<h2>Softball</h2>North Platte defeat Kearney 6-1Kearney defeat North Platte 5-1Southern Valley/Alma 13, Chase County 0

Area sports scores for August 21st

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Two members of the Nebraska track and field team are set to compete at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, hosted at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary from Aug. 19-27.

Rhema Otabor will represent the Bahamas in the javelin on Aug. 23 and Axelina Johansson will throw the shot put for Sweden on Aug. 26.

Otabor enters the meet ranked 26th in the world. Over the summer, Otabor won the Bahamian National Championship with the second-best javelin mark in school history, 196-0 (59.75m). The Nebraska junior added another gold at the NACAC U23 Championship, hitting a meet record throw (57.48m).

Johansson is currently No. 13 in the shot put world ranking. She capped off her sophomore season with an NCAA title, throwing for 63-3 1/4 (19.28m). At the Big Ten Championships, Johansson topped the school record book with a mark of 64-1 1/4 (19.54m).

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsTwo members of the Nebraska track and field team are set to compete at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, hosted at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary from Aug. 19-27.Rhema Otabor will represent the Bahamas in the javelin on Aug. 23 and Axelina Johansson will throw the shot put for Sweden on Aug. 26.Otabor enters the meet ranked 26th in the world. Over the summer, Otabor won the Bahamian National Championship with the second-best javelin mark in school history, 196-0 (59.75m). The Nebraska junior added another gold at the NACAC U23 Championship, hitting a meet record throw (57.48m).Johansson is currently No. 13 in the shot put world ranking. She capped off her sophomore season with an NCAA title, throwing for 63-3 1/4 (19.28m). At the Big Ten Championships, Johansson topped the school record book with a mark of 64-1 1/4 (19.54m).

Otabor, Johansson set to compete at Worlds

The Nebraska women’s tennis program announced the addition of Arkansas State transfer Maja Pietrowicz on Monday. Pietrowicz will join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.&nbsp;

“I’m very excited to welcome Maja to Nebraska,” Coach Delmagro said. “I have known and seen Maja play for a few years now since we faced each other while she competed at MSU. She’s always been a very fierce competitor and a hard worker. She will be a perfect fit here with her commitment, discipline and passion to compete at a high level. She will make an immediate impact in our program and in the Big Ten. I’m very thankful she has trusted me to be her next coach to help her finish her college career.”

In advance of the 2023-24 season, Pietrowicz transferred to Arkansas State after four seasons at Michigan State. The Clinton Township, Mich., native then announced her move to Nebraska to join Delmagro’s squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I am extremely excited to become part of the Husker family,” Pietrowicz said. “To have the opportunity to return to the Big Ten is something I had never imagined and is a dream come true. I couldn’t have asked to join a better program that fits me both athletically and academically. With the leadership of German and Maddie, as well as the support from such an incredible team, I have a feeling this will be my best year yet. Go Big Red!”&nbsp;

During the 2022-2023 season, Pietrowicz was 12-15 in singles and 14-15 in doubles play in 13 of 29 doubles matches playing at the No.1 doubles spot. Along with her doubles partner, Mary Lewis, the former Spartan duo held a 2-1 record against nationally ranked doubles opponents. The pair played at the ITA All-American and ITA Fall Championships and reached a season-high ranking of No. 28.

In 2020-21, Pietrowicz held a 7-6 record and had a winning record in both the No. 3 (2-1) and No. 4 (5-4) spots. She also had a 8-5 record in doubles play and a 7-3 record in conference competition. In her sophomore season, she was 12-6 in singles and 12-10 in doubles. Additionally, during her freshman campaign, she composed a 14-12 singles record and a 18-11 mark.

Off of the court, Pietrowicz was a four-time letterwinner at Michigan State and a three-time ITA Scholar-Athlete, Academic All-Big Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska women’s tennis program announced the addition of Arkansas State transfer Maja Pietrowicz on Monday. Pietrowicz will join the Huskers for the 2023-24 season as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining.&nbsp;“I’m very excited to welcome Maja to Nebraska,” Coach Delmagro said. “I have known and seen Maja play for a few years now since we faced each other while she competed at MSU. She’s always been a very fierce competitor and a hard worker. She will be a perfect fit here with her commitment, discipline and passion to compete at a high level. She will make an immediate impact in our program and in the Big Ten. I’m very thankful she has trusted me to be her next coach to help her finish her college career.”In advance of the 2023-24 season, Pietrowicz transferred to Arkansas State after four seasons at Michigan State. The Clinton Township, Mich., native then announced her move to Nebraska to join Delmagro’s squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I am extremely excited to become part of the Husker family,” Pietrowicz said. “To have the opportunity to return to the Big Ten is something I had never imagined and is a dream come true. I couldn’t have asked to join a better program that fits me both athletically and academically. With the leadership of German and Maddie, as well as the support from such an incredible team, I have a feeling this will be my best year yet. Go Big Red!”&nbsp;During the 2022-2023 season, Pietrowicz was 12-15 in singles and 14-15 in doubles play in 13 of 29 doubles matches playing at the No.1 doubles spot. Along with her doubles partner, Mary Lewis, the former Spartan duo held a 2-1 record against nationally ranked doubles opponents. The pair played at the ITA All-American and ITA Fall Championships and reached a season-high ranking of No. 28.In 2020-21, Pietrowicz held a 7-6 record and had a winning record in both the No. 3 (2-1) and No. 4 (5-4) spots. She also had a 8-5 record in doubles play and a 7-3 record in conference competition. In her sophomore season, she was 12-6 in singles and 12-10 in doubles. Additionally, during her freshman campaign, she composed a 14-12 singles record and a 18-11 mark.Off of the court, Pietrowicz was a four-time letterwinner at Michigan State and a three-time ITA Scholar-Athlete, Academic All-Big Ten and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar.

Huskers Tennis add transfer Maja Pietrowicz

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The North Platte Community College volleyball team lost a second doubleheader at the MCC Tourney in McCook Saturday. Barton Community College and Otero College both swept the Knights in three sets.

North Platte took on Barton first. Vanessa Wood and Jaelyn Dicke each put down eight kills in that match. Elsie Ottun went for 10 digs. Avah Steggall and Aubrey Grant contributed 11 and nine assists, respectively, and Emily Johnson made five blocks.

The set scores were: 22-25, 15-25 and 20-25.

The Otero match resulted in final scores of: 20-25, 21-25 and 21-25.

Wood had eight kills against the Rattlers. Dicke came through with seven kills and 10 digs. EmiLee Walnofer also finished with 10 digs while Shamia Grandison and Samantha Riggles each tallied three blocks.

“We are keeping sets close and just have to work toward that next step of finishing them,” said NPCC volleyball head coach Alexa McCall. “We are looking for the right combination of players to get us there and have to take advantage of every time we step on the floor. We have some tough games coming up this week and will continue to work on these things and grow.”

The Knights will be home for their next game. They will face off with Northeastern Junior College at 7 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsThe North Platte Community College volleyball team lost a second doubleheader at the MCC Tourney in McCook Saturday. Barton Community College and Otero College both swept the Knights in three sets.North Platte took on Barton first. Vanessa Wood and Jaelyn Dicke each put down eight kills in that match. Elsie Ottun went for 10 digs. Avah Steggall and Aubrey Grant contributed 11 and nine assists, respectively, and Emily Johnson made five blocks.The set scores were: 22-25, 15-25 and 20-25.The Otero match resulted in final scores of: 20-25, 21-25 and 21-25.Wood had eight kills against the Rattlers. Dicke came through with seven kills and 10 digs. EmiLee Walnofer also finished with 10 digs while Shamia Grandison and Samantha Riggles each tallied three blocks.“We are keeping sets close and just have to work toward that next step of finishing them,” said NPCC volleyball head coach Alexa McCall. “We are looking for the right combination of players to get us there and have to take advantage of every time we step on the floor. We have some tough games coming up this week and will continue to work on these things and grow.”NPCC is now 0-4 on the season.The Knights will be home for their next game. They will face off with Northeastern Junior College at 7 p.m. in the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights come up short on final day of tourney

The Nebraska volleyball team began its 2023 season with its annual Red-White intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday night in front of 8,035 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Red team won the tightly contested match, 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 27-25).&nbsp;

Points in the match were even at 96-96, and White nearly took it to a fifth set after charging back from a 19-6 deficit in set four to force a deuce game.&nbsp;

Harper Murray and Merritt Beason each had 13 kills to lead Red. They also had 12 and 11 digs, respectively. Ally Batenhorst had eight kills and 10 digs.

For White, Lindsay Krause led the attack with 16 kills and added eight digs. She also had four service aces and four blocks. Hayden Kubik added 13 kills and nine digs, and Caroline Jurevicius finished with five kills and four blocks and a pair of aces.&nbsp;

The three middle blockers rotated teams. Bekka Allick finished with 10 kills and seven blocks. Andi Jackson had 10 kills and six blocks with a .438 hitting percentage. And Maggie Mendelson contributed six kills and four blocks.&nbsp;

Bergen Reilly set the Red team with 36 assists, 16 digs and four service aces. Kennedi Orr had 29 assists for White with eight digs and four kills.&nbsp;

Lexi Rodriguez, the Red libero, had 18 digs. Laney Choboy had 19 digs for White, while Maisie Boesiger had 13.&nbsp;

White outhit Red, .171 to .141, and had an 11.5 to 7.0 advantage in blocks.&nbsp;

Set 1: Red gained separation from a 9-9 tie with a 4-0 spurt off of a block by Batenhorst and Mendelson and back-to-back kills by Batenhorst before one by Mendelson. White fought back to tie it 15-15 with a kill by Orr and a block by the junior setter with Allick. Back-to-back kills by Krause put White in front, 18-17, but Red came back with three points in a row, including a kill by Beason that made it 20-18. A block by Beason and Jackson pushed the lead to three, 23-20, and Beason earned set point at 24-21 with a kill. Krause connected and Kubik rolled a kill to the floor to cut it to 24-23, but Jackson finished the set with a kill and a 25-23 win. Red hit .273 while White hit .190.&nbsp;

Set 2: White rallied from down 5-2 to go up 11-7. Krause had two kills and two ace serves, while Jurevicius and Kubik recorded kills. Murray and Jackson terminated kills before a solo block by Murray drew Red within 11-10. A block by Jackson and Reilly and another kill by the freshman Jackson tied it 12-12. Reilly served an ace to put Red up 13-12, and kills by Batenhorst and Beason made it 17-14. White pulled within one point, but Murray and Reilly posted kills to extend Red's lead to 22-18. After a timeout, White went on a 5-0 run to go up 23-22. Krause and Kubik had kills, and Red committed three straight attacking errors. But three straight errors by White gave Red the set, 25-23. Red outhit White .125 to .054 in the set.&nbsp;

Set 3: The score was tied 8-8, but White went on an 8-3 run to take a 16-11 lead. Jurevicius had a kill and a block, and Krause had a pair of kills. Jackson contributed two blocks and a kill as White went up 17-12. Kubik put down back-to-back kills for a 19-14 White lead, and White claimed set point at 24-18 on Krause's fourth ace of the night. White claimed the 25-19 win.&nbsp;

Set 4: Kills by Jackson and Beason and an ace by Rodriguez put Red up 5-0 to start the set. Jackson and Murray teamed up for a block as Red built its lead to 9-2. Red pulled away to a 13-point lead at 19-6. But White went on a 9-0 run to get within 19-15. Allick led the way with two kills and three blocks, and Jurevicius had a kill and two blocks. After Mendelson earned Red a sideout, Krause posted her 14th and 15th kills to cut it to 20-18, but Jackson answered and Red pushed the lead to 22-18. White would not go away, however, as Krause connected again and Jurevicius served an ace to get within 22-20. Allick added another kill as White cut the lead down to one, 23-22. After a timeout, Murray won a battle at the net to earn match point, but Hayden Kubik struck for back-to-back-to-back kills to put White up 25-24, the last of which came after Choboy dove to save an attack from Reilly. After a White attack just landed out of bounds, Reilly served an ace for a 26-25 match point and followed with another ace for the winning point, 27-25.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic Communications<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692621076328.jpeg" alt="Ally Batenhorst and Kennedi Orr VB Red vs White Scrimmage" />
 <figcaption>Ally Batenhorst and Kennedi Orr VB Red vs White Scrimmage</figcaption>
 </figure>The Nebraska volleyball team began its 2023 season with its annual Red-White intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday night in front of 8,035 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Red team won the tightly contested match, 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 27-25).&nbsp;Points in the match were even at 96-96, and White nearly took it to a fifth set after charging back from a 19-6 deficit in set four to force a deuce game.&nbsp;Harper Murray and Merritt Beason each had 13 kills to lead Red. They also had 12 and 11 digs, respectively. Ally Batenhorst had eight kills and 10 digs.For White, Lindsay Krause led the attack with 16 kills and added eight digs. She also had four service aces and four blocks. Hayden Kubik added 13 kills and nine digs, and Caroline Jurevicius finished with five kills and four blocks and a pair of aces.&nbsp;The three middle blockers rotated teams. Bekka Allick finished with 10 kills and seven blocks. Andi Jackson had 10 kills and six blocks with a .438 hitting percentage. And Maggie Mendelson contributed six kills and four blocks.&nbsp;Bergen Reilly set the Red team with 36 assists, 16 digs and four service aces. Kennedi Orr had 29 assists for White with eight digs and four kills.&nbsp;Lexi Rodriguez, the Red libero, had 18 digs. Laney Choboy had 19 digs for White, while Maisie Boesiger had 13.&nbsp;White outhit Red, .171 to .141, and had an 11.5 to 7.0 advantage in blocks.&nbsp;Set 1: Red gained separation from a 9-9 tie with a 4-0 spurt off of a block by Batenhorst and Mendelson and back-to-back kills by Batenhorst before one by Mendelson. White fought back to tie it 15-15 with a kill by Orr and a block by the junior setter with Allick. Back-to-back kills by Krause put White in front, 18-17, but Red came back with three points in a row, including a kill by Beason that made it 20-18. A block by Beason and Jackson pushed the lead to three, 23-20, and Beason earned set point at 24-21 with a kill. Krause connected and Kubik rolled a kill to the floor to cut it to 24-23, but Jackson finished the set with a kill and a 25-23 win. Red hit .273 while White hit .190.&nbsp;Set 2: White rallied from down 5-2 to go up 11-7. Krause had two kills and two ace serves, while Jurevicius and Kubik recorded kills. Murray and Jackson terminated kills before a solo block by Murray drew Red within 11-10. A block by Jackson and Reilly and another kill by the freshman Jackson tied it 12-12. Reilly served an ace to put Red up 13-12, and kills by Batenhorst and Beason made it 17-14. White pulled within one point, but Murray and Reilly posted kills to extend Red's lead to 22-18. After a timeout, White went on a 5-0 run to go up 23-22. Krause and Kubik had kills, and Red committed three straight attacking errors. But three straight errors by White gave Red the set, 25-23. Red outhit White .125 to .054 in the set.&nbsp;Set 3: The score was tied 8-8, but White went on an 8-3 run to take a 16-11 lead. Jurevicius had a kill and a block, and Krause had a pair of kills. Jackson contributed two blocks and a kill as White went up 17-12. Kubik put down back-to-back kills for a 19-14 White lead, and White claimed set point at 24-18 on Krause's fourth ace of the night. White claimed the 25-19 win.&nbsp;Set 4: Kills by Jackson and Beason and an ace by Rodriguez put Red up 5-0 to start the set. Jackson and Murray teamed up for a block as Red built its lead to 9-2. Red pulled away to a 13-point lead at 19-6. But White went on a 9-0 run to get within 19-15. Allick led the way with two kills and three blocks, and Jurevicius had a kill and two blocks. After Mendelson earned Red a sideout, Krause posted her 14th and 15th kills to cut it to 20-18, but Jackson answered and Red pushed the lead to 22-18. White would not go away, however, as Krause connected again and Jurevicius served an ace to get within 22-20. Allick added another kill as White cut the lead down to one, 23-22. After a timeout, Murray won a battle at the net to earn match point, but Hayden Kubik struck for back-to-back-to-back kills to put White up 25-24, the last of which came after Choboy dove to save an attack from Reilly. After a White attack just landed out of bounds, Reilly served an ace for a 26-25 match point and followed with another ace for the winning point, 27-25.&nbsp;

Red edges White in competitive scrimmage

&nbsp;Behind a pair of finishes in the first half, the Nebraska soccer team (1-0-1) picked up its first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Baylor at Hibner Stadium on Sunday.

The Huskers came out firing as junior Florence Belzile found the back of the net in the 10th minute. Jordan Zade sent a pass across the pitch into the penalty box, which was headed by Eleanor Dale, then intercepted by Kayma Carpenter and gathered by Belzile who found the back of the net.

NU extended its lead in the 27th minute as Dale recorded her second assist of the game as she shot the ball down field to junior Abbey Schwarz who flicked the ball past the diving goalie for the game winner.

With the 2-0 lead, the Huskers stayed aggressive as they outshot the Bears 12-6 in the first half, but Baylor battled back. With less than a minute to play in the first half, Baylor’s Callie Conrad tallied a finish off an assist from Hannah Augustyn.

At the half, NU held the 2-1 advantage while also leading in shots on goal (5-4) and corners (5-1).

Both teams were scoreless in the second half, but the Husker offense outshot Baylor by a 24-12 margin, including a 12-6 advantage in shots on goal.

Goalkeeper Sami Hauk, who played the full 90 minutes, earned her first win of the season and tallied five saves. Defenders Lauryn Anglim and Jordan Zade also played the complete game.

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

Story by NU Athletic Communications<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692620942283.jpeg" alt="Abbey Schwarz Soccer vs Baylor" />
 <figcaption>Abbey Schwarz Soccer vs Baylor</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Behind a pair of finishes in the first half, the Nebraska soccer team (1-0-1) picked up its first win of the season with a 2-1 triumph over Baylor at Hibner Stadium on Sunday.The Huskers came out firing as junior Florence Belzile found the back of the net in the 10th minute. Jordan Zade sent a pass across the pitch into the penalty box, which was headed by Eleanor Dale, then intercepted by Kayma Carpenter and gathered by Belzile who found the back of the net.NU extended its lead in the 27th minute as Dale recorded her second assist of the game as she shot the ball down field to junior Abbey Schwarz who flicked the ball past the diving goalie for the game winner.With the 2-0 lead, the Huskers stayed aggressive as they outshot the Bears 12-6 in the first half, but Baylor battled back. With less than a minute to play in the first half, Baylor’s Callie Conrad tallied a finish off an assist from Hannah Augustyn.At the half, NU held the 2-1 advantage while also leading in shots on goal (5-4) and corners (5-1).Both teams were scoreless in the second half, but the Husker offense outshot Baylor by a 24-12 margin, including a 12-6 advantage in shots on goal.Goalkeeper Sami Hauk, who played the full 90 minutes, earned her first win of the season and tallied five saves. Defenders Lauryn Anglim and Jordan Zade also played the complete game.Up next, NU will travel west to face Eastern Washington on Thursday, Aug. 24 and Gonzaga on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Huskers surge past Baylor, 2-1

North Platte Vs. Papillion-LaVista South

Broken Bow defeated North Platte in 2 sets

<h2>Softball</h2>Hershey&nbsp; Vs. CozadCozad defeated Hershey 12-4Gering Vs. GothenburgGothenburg defeated Gering 3-2McCook Vs. GothenburgMcCook Defeated Gothenburg 4-2North Platte Vs. Papillion-LaVista SouthPapillion defeated North Platte 9-2&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Volleyball</h2>North Platte Vs Broken BowBroken Bow defeated North Platte in 2 sets25-20 and 25-12North Platte Vs. Kearney&nbsp;Kearney defeated North Platte in 2 sets25-20 and 25-22

Scores from around the area for August 17th

Football - Papillion La-Vista South Vs. NPHS Bulldogs

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

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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) 

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>

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>