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Maxwell Public Schools has named Annie Seamann to be the next head girls varsity basketball coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Coach Seamann has spent the last 3 years as both an assistant basketball and volleyball coach with the Wildcats. Prior to her time in Maxwell, she spent 8 seasons coaching in North Platte. Coach Seamann originally hails from Dayton, Wyoming where she attended Tongue River High School. She is a 2013 graduate of Chadron State College.

“Coach Seamann is passionate about the game of basketball and passionate about the growth of our student-athletes. We are very excited to watch her grow the program over years to come.”

“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to coach these athletes. I want to spend time building a program that will make athletes excited to play basketball. The support that I have received from Maxwell patrons is more than I could ever ask for.”

Maxwell Public Schools has named Annie Seamann to be the next head girls varsity basketball coach for the 2022-2023 school year. Coach Seamann has spent the last 3 years as both an assistant basketball and volleyball coach with the Wildcats. Prior to her time in Maxwell, she spent 8 seasons coaching in North Platte. Coach Seamann originally hails from Dayton, Wyoming where she attended Tongue River High School. She is a 2013 graduate of Chadron State College.“Coach Seamann is passionate about the game of basketball and passionate about the growth of our student-athletes. We are very excited to watch her grow the program over years to come.”Danny McMurtry - superintendent“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to coach these athletes. I want to spend time building a program that will make athletes excited to play basketball. The support that I have received from Maxwell patrons is more than I could ever ask for.”Annie Seamann

Maxwell Public Schools to Hire Seamann as Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback, as it will forever be known in the history books, is about more than just one stifling, scintillating 20-minute stretch of Jayhawks basketball.

The championship KU captured Monday night traced its roots back to 2020, when the Jayhawks were a team that looked very much on track for the program’s fourth national title.

Instead, it was KU’s come-from-behind 72-69 victory over North Carolina on Monday that brought that fourth championship banner back to Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks insisted they’d share it with the 2020 team, too.

“It’s partially won for them,” said coach Bill Self, who has led Kansas to two of its four titles. “Because I always thought the 2020 team was better, more equipped to do well in the NCAA Tournament.”

Led by Devon Dotson and first-round NBA pick Udoka Azubuike, that 2020 team was, in fact, a team built for a championship. It was headed for a top seeding and the odds-on favorite to win it all.

It was a team that never got its chance after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and wiped away the season.

Most of the key players in Monday’s title game — David McCormack (15 points), Ochai Agbaji (12), Christian Braun (12) and Jalen Wilson (15) — were on that team, too. The players who remained formed a poised, veteran group that came into the game with a mind-boggling 973 games of college experience.

If any group was built to not lose its composure when things turned bad, this group might have been it. But, boy, things sure looked bleak for the Jayhawks as the first half wound down.

Led by a dominating inside game by Armando Bacot and an 18-2 advantage in second-chance points, the Tar Heels ran off 16 straight points to take a 16-point lead. Kansas looked stuck in cement.

Self used the long halftime break to calm things down and breathe some fire into his players. He tweaked the defense, getting DaJuan Harris Jr. to apply more pressure early to UNC ballhandler R.J. Davis. Kansas clogged up passing lanes, forced the Tar Heels into rushed shots and boxed out.

That led to more running and more fast-break points (8) and turned a 16-point deficit into a six-point lead with 10 minutes left. When it was over, Kansas held on and completed the biggest comeback in title game history, surpassing Loyola Chicago’s 15-point rally against Cincinnati in 1963.

“With the group of guys as experienced as this and been around and know each other so well, it’s kind of hard to see us get rattled,” said Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot, who is in his sixth year of college. “Coach had a great message for us, and he challenged us to be better and to have more pride.”

COVID-19 hurt Kansas last season, too. Some players fell ill right as tournament time approached. The Jayhawks went into Indianapolis as a No. 3 seed but left after only two games — the second of those a humbling 34-point blowout loss to USC.

They added Remy Martin, a transfer from Arizona State, but the rest of the group stayed the same. Martin turned into a key sixth man for the Jayhawks. On Monday, he found his shooting touch and scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half.

“They’ve always kept me going, and they always gave me confidence,” said Martin, who struggled with injuries early in the year. “And I couldn’t ask for a better group.”

The other guys, Self said, simply improved as the season went on.

Agbaji adds Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four to his All-America title. McCormack played toe to toe with North Carolina’s double-double machine, Bacot. The Kansas big man backed in to make a bucket for a 70-69 lead with 1:22 left. On the ensuing possession, Bacot hurt his ankle. That opened it up for McCormack to seal the game with another close-range shot, this one over the less-sturdy Carolina defender, Brady Manek.

“Coach called the play and said we’re going to throw it inside and we have trust in you and faith in you to deliver and get us a basket,” McCormack said. “I just prevailed, I made the basket happen. I appreciate them for allowing me to have that opportunity.”

The victory won’t completely erase trouble that could be brewing back in Lawrence. There’s an NCAA investigation hovering over this program, and the potential for serious penalties did not make this Kansas run any easier.

This fourth national title will not have any single player’s name stamped on it, the way the ‘88 championship belongs to Danny Manning and the Miracles or the way ’08 was a product of Mario Chalmers’ late, game-tying 3.

This one, Self insisted, was more of a group effort.

This group of Jayhawks wants to share it with Azubuike, who is in the NBA, and Dotson, who was on hand at the Superdome to watch Kansas pull out the win.

“To win when your team had to fight and come back the way they did and show that much grit makes this one off the charts,” Self said.

He could’ve been talking about the last three seasons as well.

Story by Eddie Pells - Associated PressNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback, as it will forever be known in the history books, is about more than just one stifling, scintillating 20-minute stretch of Jayhawks basketball.The championship KU captured Monday night traced its roots back to 2020, when the Jayhawks were a team that looked very much on track for the program’s fourth national title.Instead, it was KU’s come-from-behind 72-69 victory over North Carolina on Monday that brought that fourth championship banner back to Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks insisted they’d share it with the 2020 team, too.“It’s partially won for them,” said coach Bill Self, who has led Kansas to two of its four titles. “Because I always thought the 2020 team was better, more equipped to do well in the NCAA Tournament.”Led by Devon Dotson and first-round NBA pick Udoka Azubuike, that 2020 team was, in fact, a team built for a championship. It was headed for a top seeding and the odds-on favorite to win it all.It was a team that never got its chance after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and wiped away the season.Most of the key players in Monday’s title game — David McCormack (15 points), Ochai Agbaji (12), Christian Braun (12) and Jalen Wilson (15) — were on that team, too. The players who remained formed a poised, veteran group that came into the game with a mind-boggling 973 games of college experience.If any group was built to not lose its composure when things turned bad, this group might have been it. But, boy, things sure looked bleak for the Jayhawks as the first half wound down.Led by a dominating inside game by Armando Bacot and an 18-2 advantage in second-chance points, the Tar Heels ran off 16 straight points to take a 16-point lead. Kansas looked stuck in cement.Self used the long halftime break to calm things down and breathe some fire into his players. He tweaked the defense, getting DaJuan Harris Jr. to apply more pressure early to UNC ballhandler R.J. Davis. Kansas clogged up passing lanes, forced the Tar Heels into rushed shots and boxed out.That led to more running and more fast-break points (8) and turned a 16-point deficit into a six-point lead with 10 minutes left. When it was over, Kansas held on and completed the biggest comeback in title game history, surpassing Loyola Chicago’s 15-point rally against Cincinnati in 1963.“With the group of guys as experienced as this and been around and know each other so well, it’s kind of hard to see us get rattled,” said Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot, who is in his sixth year of college. “Coach had a great message for us, and he challenged us to be better and to have more pride.”COVID-19 hurt Kansas last season, too. Some players fell ill right as tournament time approached. The Jayhawks went into Indianapolis as a No. 3 seed but left after only two games — the second of those a humbling 34-point blowout loss to USC.They added Remy Martin, a transfer from Arizona State, but the rest of the group stayed the same. Martin turned into a key sixth man for the Jayhawks. On Monday, he found his shooting touch and scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half.“They’ve always kept me going, and they always gave me confidence,” said Martin, who struggled with injuries early in the year. “And I couldn’t ask for a better group.”The other guys, Self said, simply improved as the season went on.Agbaji adds Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four to his All-America title. McCormack played toe to toe with North Carolina’s double-double machine, Bacot. The Kansas big man backed in to make a bucket for a 70-69 lead with 1:22 left. On the ensuing possession, Bacot hurt his ankle. That opened it up for McCormack to seal the game with another close-range shot, this one over the less-sturdy Carolina defender, Brady Manek.“Coach called the play and said we’re going to throw it inside and we have trust in you and faith in you to deliver and get us a basket,” McCormack said. “I just prevailed, I made the basket happen. I appreciate them for allowing me to have that opportunity.”And Kansas appreciates him.The victory won’t completely erase trouble that could be brewing back in Lawrence. There’s an NCAA investigation hovering over this program, and the potential for serious penalties did not make this Kansas run any easier.But for now, time to celebrate.This fourth national title will not have any single player’s name stamped on it, the way the ‘88 championship belongs to Danny Manning and the Miracles or the way ’08 was a product of Mario Chalmers’ late, game-tying 3.This one, Self insisted, was more of a group effort.Pretty big group, at that.This group of Jayhawks wants to share it with Azubuike, who is in the NBA, and Dotson, who was on hand at the Superdome to watch Kansas pull out the win.“To win when your team had to fight and come back the way they did and show that much grit makes this one off the charts,” Self said.He was talking about Monday.He could’ve been talking about the last three seasons as well.

Kansas comes back, wins NCAA title 3 years in the making

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost met with members of the media following Monday's spring practice. Frost opened with recapping spring football.

"We have gotten a lot better at a lot of things," Frost said. "There is still some things I am not happy with that need to get cleaned up. That is spring ball in a nutshell. I did not think the offense had a great day today. We just need to execute a little bit better. We are doing some simple things a lot better. Spring has been fun. There has been a lot of guys bringing good energy. We are missing quite a few guys that are going to be key contributors and it will be nice to have them back but I think a lot of guys got better over the course of spring."

Frost was asked what he wants to see from the quarterbacks during the spring game.

"Consistency," he said. "We are doing some really good things at times. In this league you are not going to score a lot unless you can be consistent and sustain some drives and create some big plays along the way. To get opportunities for big plays you have to be consistent and keep moving the chains and I think that is really important in the Big Ten."

He talked about the benefits of hosting recruits for the spring game.

"Any chance we get to get recruits on campus is a win for us," Frost said. "I think we are scheduled to have quite a few good ones here Saturday so we are looking forward to it. It turns it into almost a fall game day where we have to host some guys on unofficial visits and some visitors and that makes it exciting. We love our fans and the enthusiasm around Husker football and we want recruits to get to see that as many times as possible."

The Huskers will continue their spring practice on Wednesday. The annual red-white spring game is set for April, 9 at 1 p.m. (CT) with national television coverage by the Big Ten Network.

Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost met with members of the media following Monday's spring practice. Frost opened with recapping spring football."We have gotten a lot better at a lot of things," Frost said. "There is still some things I am not happy with that need to get cleaned up. That is spring ball in a nutshell. I did not think the offense had a great day today. We just need to execute a little bit better. We are doing some simple things a lot better. Spring has been fun. There has been a lot of guys bringing good energy. We are missing quite a few guys that are going to be key contributors and it will be nice to have them back but I think a lot of guys got better over the course of spring."Frost was asked what he wants to see from the quarterbacks during the spring game."Consistency," he said. "We are doing some really good things at times. In this league you are not going to score a lot unless you can be consistent and sustain some drives and create some big plays along the way. To get opportunities for big plays you have to be consistent and keep moving the chains and I think that is really important in the Big Ten."He talked about the benefits of hosting recruits for the spring game."Any chance we get to get recruits on campus is a win for us," Frost said. "I think we are scheduled to have quite a few good ones here Saturday so we are looking forward to it. It turns it into almost a fall game day where we have to host some guys on unofficial visits and some visitors and that makes it exciting. We love our fans and the enthusiasm around Husker football and we want recruits to get to see that as many times as possible."The Huskers will continue their spring practice on Wednesday. The annual red-white spring game is set for April, 9 at 1 p.m. (CT) with national television coverage by the Big Ten Network.

Frost Talks Importance of Consistency Ahead of Spring Game

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Nebraska men's basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Monday that Adam Howard will join the Husker coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Howard comes to Lincoln after spending the past four seasons as an assistant at South Alabama, where he was promoted to associate head coach for the Jaguars prior to the 2021-22 season. At USA, he coordinated the Jaguars' full- and half-court defensive sets and worked with the post players, helping three players earn all-conference recognition.

"My family and I are humbled and excited for the opportunity to join Coach Hoiberg's staff at Nebraska." Howard said "Coach Hoiberg has been remarkably successful at every level of basketball, and I could not be more appreciative that the next step in my development as a coach is to learn and grow under him and the staff he has in place at Nebraska. My family and I can't wait to hit the ground running building relationships on campus and in the Lincoln community."

In his four years at the school under Coach Richie Riley, South Alabama has gone 75-51, including a pair of 20-win seasons, after the school had five straight losing seasons.  During his tenure at USA, Howard's defenses have ranked in the top-50 nationally in field goal defense in each of the past two years, while also lowering their opponent field goal and 3-point percentage in each of the past three seasons. His defenses have also recorded at least 200 steals per season, averaging nearly seven steals a game in that span.

"He's a very well-rounded coach and fits what we were looking for and needed in this position," Hoiberg said. "He's great on the floor, does an excellent job in player development and has a lot of connections to get us involved with high level recruits."

This season, the Jaguars went 21-12 and reached the semifinals of The Basketball Classic, while the Jaguars' 21 wins are the most at the school since the 2007-08 season. South Alabama ranks in the top 40 nationally in scoring defense (64.0 ppg, 34th), field goal percentage defense (.404, 37th) and blocked shots per game (4.9, 25th).  His most recent conference honoree is Javon Franklin, who averages 12.2 points per game while shooting 66 percent from the field, and he is in the top five in the conference in both rebounding (7.8 rpg) and blocked shots (1.3 bpg).

In 2019-20, the Jaguars posted the program's first 20-win season since 2008-09 campaign behind the play of forwards Josh Ajayi and Trhae Mitchell, who both earned all-conference recognition on two occasions under Howard's tutelage. Ajayi averaged 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per outing and led the conference in field goal percentage (.562) on his way to first-team All-Sun Belt recognition. Mitchell averaged 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while leading the team in rebounds, assist, blocks and steals.  In his first season at USA, Ajayi was a second-team all-conference pick after ranking in the league's top 10 in scoring (16.4 ppg), rebounding (7.4 rpg) while leading the conference in field-goal percentage (.560).

Prior to joining the South Alabama staff, Howard was at Troy University for two seasons.  In 2016-17, Howard played a role in getting the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament, while winning the most games by a Troy team since 2003-04 and recording the largest win improvement in school history. In Howard's time at the school, Jordon Varnado and Wesley Person both earned all-Sun Belt honors in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and Person set a conference record for career 3-pointers.

Troy was successful on the court and in the classroom, as the Trojans had the highest team GPA in the Sun Belt Conference two consecutive years.

Howard spent the prior season at Tennessee, where he worked with Josh Richardson, a first-team all-SEC pick and the 40th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Ashland, Ky. native was also responsible for signing Kevin Punter, who was a junior college all-American and Tariq Owens. Punter averaged 22 points per game as a senior – 12th best in Division I – and his 905 points are the most in UT history by a two-year player. Owens eventually helped Texas Tech to a national title game appearance in 2019 and signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns in 2020.

In two seasons at Southern Miss, he helped the Golden Eagles compile a 56-17 record with two postseason appearances. USM tallied a school-record 29 wins in 2013-14, won a share of the Conference USA title and reached the quarterfinals of the NIT for the second straight season. That followed a 27-10 campaign in 2012-13 where Southern Miss recorded its first postseason win since 1988.

Howard started his coaching career in 2009 as a graduate assistant at Morehead State before moving into a full-time role a year later. In his second year on the staff, the Eagles went 25-10 overall and 13-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference, won the OVC Tournament, and upset No. 4 seed Louisville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Two of MSU's players that season went on to play professionally, including Kenneth Faried, a two-time Ohio Valley Player of the Year and a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.

As a player, Howard earned four varsity letters at Western Kentucky from 2004-08 and played on three teams that advanced to postseason play. The Hilltoppers went to the NIT in 2005 and 2006, and the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament 2008. The 2008 team defeated Drake and San Diego in the first two rounds before falling to eventual Final Four participant UCLA. WKU won 96 games during his career, during which he received the Danny Rumph Most Outstanding Teammate award three times.

Howard graduated with bachelor's degree in mass communication from Western Kentucky in 2008.  He and his wife, Renee, have two sons, Eli and Easton, and a daughter, Emma.

2021-22	South Alabama (Associate Head Coach)

2009-10	Morehead State (Graduate Assistant)

2008	Western Kentucky (B.S., mass communications)

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska men's basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Monday that Adam Howard will join the Husker coaching staff as an assistant coach.Howard comes to Lincoln after spending the past four seasons as an assistant at South Alabama, where he was promoted to associate head coach for the Jaguars prior to the 2021-22 season. At USA, he coordinated the Jaguars' full- and half-court defensive sets and worked with the post players, helping three players earn all-conference recognition."My family and I are humbled and excited for the opportunity to join Coach Hoiberg's staff at Nebraska." Howard said "Coach Hoiberg has been remarkably successful at every level of basketball, and I could not be more appreciative that the next step in my development as a coach is to learn and grow under him and the staff he has in place at Nebraska. My family and I can't wait to hit the ground running building relationships on campus and in the Lincoln community."In his four years at the school under Coach Richie Riley, South Alabama has gone 75-51, including a pair of 20-win seasons, after the school had five straight losing seasons. During his tenure at USA, Howard's defenses have ranked in the top-50 nationally in field goal defense in each of the past two years, while also lowering their opponent field goal and 3-point percentage in each of the past three seasons. His defenses have also recorded at least 200 steals per season, averaging nearly seven steals a game in that span."He's a very well-rounded coach and fits what we were looking for and needed in this position," Hoiberg said. "He's great on the floor, does an excellent job in player development and has a lot of connections to get us involved with high level recruits."This season, the Jaguars went 21-12 and reached the semifinals of The Basketball Classic, while the Jaguars' 21 wins are the most at the school since the 2007-08 season. South Alabama ranks in the top 40 nationally in scoring defense (64.0 ppg, 34th), field goal percentage defense (.404, 37th) and blocked shots per game (4.9, 25th). His most recent conference honoree is Javon Franklin, who averages 12.2 points per game while shooting 66 percent from the field, and he is in the top five in the conference in both rebounding (7.8 rpg) and blocked shots (1.3 bpg).In 2019-20, the Jaguars posted the program's first 20-win season since 2008-09 campaign behind the play of forwards Josh Ajayi and Trhae Mitchell, who both earned all-conference recognition on two occasions under Howard's tutelage. Ajayi averaged 14.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per outing and led the conference in field goal percentage (.562) on his way to first-team All-Sun Belt recognition. Mitchell averaged 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while leading the team in rebounds, assist, blocks and steals. In his first season at USA, Ajayi was a second-team all-conference pick after ranking in the league's top 10 in scoring (16.4 ppg), rebounding (7.4 rpg) while leading the conference in field-goal percentage (.560).Prior to joining the South Alabama staff, Howard was at Troy University for two seasons. In 2016-17, Howard played a role in getting the Trojans to the NCAA Tournament, while winning the most games by a Troy team since 2003-04 and recording the largest win improvement in school history. In Howard's time at the school, Jordon Varnado and Wesley Person both earned all-Sun Belt honors in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and Person set a conference record for career 3-pointers.Troy was successful on the court and in the classroom, as the Trojans had the highest team GPA in the Sun Belt Conference two consecutive years.Howard spent the prior season at Tennessee, where he worked with Josh Richardson, a first-team all-SEC pick and the 40th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Ashland, Ky. native was also responsible for signing Kevin Punter, who was a junior college all-American and Tariq Owens. Punter averaged 22 points per game as a senior – 12th best in Division I – and his 905 points are the most in UT history by a two-year player. Owens eventually helped Texas Tech to a national title game appearance in 2019 and signed a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns in 2020.In two seasons at Southern Miss, he helped the Golden Eagles compile a 56-17 record with two postseason appearances. USM tallied a school-record 29 wins in 2013-14, won a share of the Conference USA title and reached the quarterfinals of the NIT for the second straight season. That followed a 27-10 campaign in 2012-13 where Southern Miss recorded its first postseason win since 1988.Howard started his coaching career in 2009 as a graduate assistant at Morehead State before moving into a full-time role a year later. In his second year on the staff, the Eagles went 25-10 overall and 13-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference, won the OVC Tournament, and upset No. 4 seed Louisville in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Two of MSU's players that season went on to play professionally, including Kenneth Faried, a two-time Ohio Valley Player of the Year and a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.As a player, Howard earned four varsity letters at Western Kentucky from 2004-08 and played on three teams that advanced to postseason play. The Hilltoppers went to the NIT in 2005 and 2006, and the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament 2008. The 2008 team defeated Drake and San Diego in the first two rounds before falling to eventual Final Four participant UCLA. WKU won 96 games during his career, during which he received the Danny Rumph Most Outstanding Teammate award three times.Howard graduated with bachelor's degree in mass communication from Western Kentucky in 2008. He and his wife, Renee, have two sons, Eli and Easton, and a daughter, Emma.Adam Howard at a Glance Coaching ExperienceYear	School (Position)2021-22	South Alabama (Associate Head Coach)2018-21	South Alabama (Assistant Coach)2016-18	Troy (Assistant Coach)2015-16	Tennessee (Assistant Coach)2013-15	Southern Miss (Assistant Coach)2010-13	Morehead State (Assistant Coach)2009-10	Morehead State (Graduate Assistant)Playing Experience2004-08	Western KentuckyEducation2008	Western Kentucky (B.S., mass communications)FamilyWife:	ReneeChildren:	Eli, Emma and Easton

Adam Howard Joins Husker Basketball Coaching Staff

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2022 Nebraska Coaches Assoc. All star basketball teams

1.	Sidney - 144 pts 2.	Chadron - 89 pts 3.	Gothenburg - 69 pts 4.	Cozad - 57 pts 5.	Ogallala - 47 pts 6.	Chase County - 35 pts 7.	Mitchell - 32 pts 8.	Alliance - 22 pts

1.	Chase County - 132 pts 2.	Sidney - 72 pts 3.	Alliance - 70 pts 4.	Ogallala - 69.75 pts 4.	Chadron - 69.75 pts 6.	Gothenburg - 59.75 pts 7.	Cozad - 34.75 pts 8.	Mitchell - 19 pts

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/447318/results">Individual results can be found here:&nbsp;</a>

Mens Varsity1.	Sidney - 144 pts 2.	Chadron - 89 pts 3.	Gothenburg - 69 pts 4.	Cozad - 57 pts 5.	Ogallala - 47 pts 6.	Chase County - 35 pts 7.	Mitchell - 32 pts 8.	Alliance - 22 ptsWomens Varsity1.	Chase County - 132 pts 2.	Sidney - 72 pts 3.	Alliance - 70 pts 4.	Ogallala - 69.75 pts 4.	Chadron - 69.75 pts 6.	Gothenburg - 59.75 pts 7.	Cozad - 34.75 pts 8.	Mitchell - 19 pts<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/447318/results">Individual results can be found here:&nbsp;</a>

Area Track and Field: Ed Moore (Ogallala) Results

Nebraska clinched the series sweep over Ohio State with a 17-5 win at BIll Davis Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

Nebraska (12-14, 4-2 Big Ten) scored a season-high 17 runs on 16 hits, while the Buckeyes had five runs on 11 hits and committed an error.

The Husker offense hit 10-of-19 (.526) and scored 13 of its 17 runs with two outs on Sunday, while the Nebraska defense turned three double plays in the victory.

Dawson McCarville pitched four innings in his seventh start this season, allowing three runs on six hits and recording two strikeouts and walks. Jaxon Jelkin moved to 1-1 on the year after tossing two shutout innings with one hit. Mason Ornelas threw two innings, while Chandler Benson pitched the final inning.

Brice Matthews went 3-for-5 at the plate with pair of RBI and runs to extend his on-base streak to 20 games. Max Anderson was 3-for-7 with two RBI and two runs, while Cam Chick was a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate with five walks and a team-high four runs. Chick's five walks ties a school record, joining Jim Bailey (vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999) and Tom Novak (vs. Denver College, April 18, 1949) in the record books.

Luke Sartori went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, four RBI and three runs on the day. Garrett Anglim and Efry Cervantes also had two hits in the win. Sartori's grand slam in the top of the ninth gave Nebraska a grand slam in back-to-back games for the first time since Kash Kalkowksi and Kale Kiser vs. Washington and Missouri State on Feb. 19-20, 2011.

Nebraska went to work early, scoring a pair of runs on two hits in the first inning. Wimmers stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs and knocked a two-RBI single back up the middle to plate Chick and Anderson.

Ohio State responded quickly with three runs on three hits in the bottom half of the first. An RBI single up the middle by Tyler Pettorini broke open the scoring for the Buckeyes, while Colton Bauer tacked on two more with a two-RBI single to center.

Jack Steil led off the fourth reaching on a hit by pitch and advanced to third after a sacrifice bunt and a balk. Steil scored from third after an RBI groundout by Matthews to tie the game at three, before Everitt lifted a two-RBI double to right center, scoring Chick and Anderson to give the Big Red a 5-3 lead.

A fielder's choice and walk put Sartori and Steil on first and second, before back-to-back two-out RBI singles by Matthews and Chick plated both Huskers stretched the lead to 7-3 for Nebraska in the fifth.

The Huskers added three runs on two hits in the seventh to blow the game open with a 10-3 advantage. Nebraska loaded the bases with no outs to start the inning and got its eighth run of the game after Anderson's RBI groundout to the shortstop scored Sartori. The Big Red reached a double-digit run total for the sixth time this season after Anglim drilled a two-RBI double down the left field line to score Matthews and Chick.

Ohio State scored its final two runs in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run homer to right by Trey Lipsey.

The Huskers unloaded seven runs on seven hits in the top of the ninth to clinch the 17-5 rout of the Buckeyes. Anderson and Cervantes had RBI singles and Everitt knocked in a run on a fielder's choice, before Sartori smacked his first home run as a Husker with a no-doubt grand slam over the fence in left.

Nebraska ventures to Omaha on Wednesday, April 6 to take on the Mavericks at Tal Anderson Field. First pitch between the Huskers and Mavericks is set for 6:30 p.m.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska clinched the series sweep over Ohio State with a 17-5 win at BIll Davis Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.Nebraska (12-14, 4-2 Big Ten) scored a season-high 17 runs on 16 hits, while the Buckeyes had five runs on 11 hits and committed an error.The Husker offense hit 10-of-19 (.526) and scored 13 of its 17 runs with two outs on Sunday, while the Nebraska defense turned three double plays in the victory.Dawson McCarville pitched four innings in his seventh start this season, allowing three runs on six hits and recording two strikeouts and walks. Jaxon Jelkin moved to 1-1 on the year after tossing two shutout innings with one hit. Mason Ornelas threw two innings, while Chandler Benson pitched the final inning.Brice Matthews went 3-for-5 at the plate with pair of RBI and runs to extend his on-base streak to 20 games. Max Anderson was 3-for-7 with two RBI and two runs, while Cam Chick was a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate with five walks and a team-high four runs. Chick's five walks ties a school record, joining Jim Bailey (vs. Chicago State, March 16, 1999) and Tom Novak (vs. Denver College, April 18, 1949) in the record books.Luke Sartori went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, four RBI and three runs on the day. Garrett Anglim and Efry Cervantes also had two hits in the win. Sartori's grand slam in the top of the ninth gave Nebraska a grand slam in back-to-back games for the first time since Kash Kalkowksi and Kale Kiser vs. Washington and Missouri State on Feb. 19-20, 2011.Nebraska went to work early, scoring a pair of runs on two hits in the first inning. Wimmers stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs and knocked a two-RBI single back up the middle to plate Chick and Anderson.Ohio State responded quickly with three runs on three hits in the bottom half of the first. An RBI single up the middle by Tyler Pettorini broke open the scoring for the Buckeyes, while Colton Bauer tacked on two more with a two-RBI single to center.Jack Steil led off the fourth reaching on a hit by pitch and advanced to third after a sacrifice bunt and a balk. Steil scored from third after an RBI groundout by Matthews to tie the game at three, before Everitt lifted a two-RBI double to right center, scoring Chick and Anderson to give the Big Red a 5-3 lead.A fielder's choice and walk put Sartori and Steil on first and second, before back-to-back two-out RBI singles by Matthews and Chick plated both Huskers stretched the lead to 7-3 for Nebraska in the fifth.The Huskers added three runs on two hits in the seventh to blow the game open with a 10-3 advantage. Nebraska loaded the bases with no outs to start the inning and got its eighth run of the game after Anderson's RBI groundout to the shortstop scored Sartori. The Big Red reached a double-digit run total for the sixth time this season after Anglim drilled a two-RBI double down the left field line to score Matthews and Chick.Ohio State scored its final two runs in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run homer to right by Trey Lipsey.The Huskers unloaded seven runs on seven hits in the top of the ninth to clinch the 17-5 rout of the Buckeyes. Anderson and Cervantes had RBI singles and Everitt knocked in a run on a fielder's choice, before Sartori smacked his first home run as a Husker with a no-doubt grand slam over the fence in left.Nebraska ventures to Omaha on Wednesday, April 6 to take on the Mavericks at Tal Anderson Field. First pitch between the Huskers and Mavericks is set for 6:30 p.m.

Huskers Sweep Series with 17-5 Rout at Ohio State

1.	Sutherland Public - 99 pts 2.	Maywood-Hayes Center - 97 pts 3.	Wallace - 87.5 pts 4.	South Platte - 83.5 pts 5.	Hershey - 60.5 pts 6.	Creek Valley - 28 pts 7.	Paxton - 26 pts 8.	Wauneta-Palisade - 24.5 pts 9.	Hitchcock County - 17 pts

1.	Hitchcock County - 111 pts 2.	Hershey - 97 pts 3.	Wallace - 71 pts 4.	Wauneta-Palisade - 61 pts 5.	Paxton - 53 pts 6.	Sutherland Public - 45 pts 7.	Creek Valley - 38 pts 8.	South Platte - 31 pts 9.	Maywood-Hayes Center - 9 pts 10.	Hyannis - 8 pts

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/458376/results">Individual results can be found here:&nbsp;</a>

Womens Varsity1.	Sutherland Public - 99 pts 2.	Maywood-Hayes Center - 97 pts 3.	Wallace - 87.5 pts 4.	South Platte - 83.5 pts 5.	Hershey - 60.5 pts 6.	Creek Valley - 28 pts 7.	Paxton - 26 pts 8.	Wauneta-Palisade - 24.5 pts 9.	Hitchcock County - 17 pts Mens Varsity1.	Hitchcock County - 111 pts 2.	Hershey - 97 pts 3.	Wallace - 71 pts 4.	Wauneta-Palisade - 61 pts 5.	Paxton - 53 pts 6.	Sutherland Public - 45 pts 7.	Creek Valley - 38 pts 8.	South Platte - 31 pts 9.	Maywood-Hayes Center - 9 pts 10.	Hyannis - 8 pts<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/458376/results">Individual results can be found here:&nbsp;</a>

Area Track and Field: Sutherland Booster Club invite RESULTS

1.	Kearney&nbsp; - 233 2.	Scottsbluff&nbsp; - 96 3.	North Platte&nbsp; - 85 4.	Hastings&nbsp; - 49 5.	Gering&nbsp; - 42 6.	Anselmo-Merna&nbsp; - 21

1.	North Platte&nbsp; - 203 2.	Scottsbluff&nbsp; - 129 3.	Hastings&nbsp; - 89 4.	Gering&nbsp; - 60 5.	Anselmo-Merna&nbsp; - 37

<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/451490/results">Individual results can be found here</a>

Womens Varsity1.	Kearney&nbsp; - 233 2.	Scottsbluff&nbsp; - 96 3.	North Platte&nbsp; - 85 4.	Hastings&nbsp; - 49 5.	Gering&nbsp; - 42 6.	Anselmo-Merna&nbsp; - 21 Mens Varsity1.	North Platte&nbsp; - 203 2.	Scottsbluff&nbsp; - 129 3.	Hastings&nbsp; - 89 4.	Gering&nbsp; - 60 5.	Anselmo-Merna&nbsp; - 37<a href="https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/451490/results">Individual results can be found here</a>

ICYMI: NPHS Track and Field - Buffalo Bill invite results

Dodge City, Kan. - North Platte Community College Softball dropped two games to Dodge City Community College&nbsp;Sunday. The final scores were 11-1 and 13-2.

The Knights got things moving in the first inning of game one, when Cameron Rollison singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring a run.

Dodge City tied things up in the bottom of the first inning and pulled away for good with one run in the third.

Angelina Lockhart pitched for NPCC. She allowed nine hits and 11 runs over four innings, striking out one.

Kelsey Woodhouse and Elena Montoya also each managed one hit in the game.

The conquistadors then ran away with an early lead in game two – resulting in victory.

The Knights struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dodge City, giving up 13 runs.

Jenny Singer led things off in the pitcher’s circle for North Platte. She allowed three hits and six runs over one inning, walking one. Taelyn Dakamas threw three innings out of the bullpen.

Dakamas, Jayden Horner, Woodhouse and Lili Kukučková each collected one hit to lead the Knights.

The scores bring North Platte to 1-21 on the season.

“We keep fighting every day,” said Janelle Higgins, NPCC head women’s softball coach. “We just have to help ourselves every inning and not get frustrated with the plays we can’t control.”

The Knights will remain in Kansas for their next set of games. They will play Pratt Community College in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Monday.

The most up-to-date information about NPCC athletics can be found on the Knights Facebook and Twitter accounts and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npccknights.com/" target="_blank">npccknights.com</a>.

Dodge City, Kan. - North Platte Community College Softball dropped two games to Dodge City Community College&nbsp;Sunday. The final scores were 11-1 and 13-2.The Knights got things moving in the first inning of game one, when Cameron Rollison singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring a run.Dodge City tied things up in the bottom of the first inning and pulled away for good with one run in the third.Angelina Lockhart pitched for NPCC. She allowed nine hits and 11 runs over four innings, striking out one.Kelsey Woodhouse and Elena Montoya also each managed one hit in the game.The conquistadors then ran away with an early lead in game two – resulting in victory.The Knights struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Dodge City, giving up 13 runs.Jenny Singer led things off in the pitcher’s circle for North Platte. She allowed three hits and six runs over one inning, walking one. Taelyn Dakamas threw three innings out of the bullpen.Dakamas, Jayden Horner, Woodhouse and Lili Kukučková each collected one hit to lead the Knights.The scores bring North Platte to 1-21 on the season.“We keep fighting every day,” said Janelle Higgins, NPCC head women’s softball coach. “We just have to help ourselves every inning and not get frustrated with the plays we can’t control.”The Knights will remain in Kansas for their next set of games. They will play Pratt Community College in a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m. Monday.The most up-to-date information about NPCC athletics can be found on the Knights Facebook and Twitter accounts and online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npccknights.com/" target="_blank">npccknights.com</a>.

Conquistadors beat Knights in Dodge City

4.2.2022 NPCC Softball away vs McCook - LIVESTREAM

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball finalized the rules change Thursday to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season.

Despite an easing of pandemic restrictions, MLB and the players’ association agreed to keep the controversial rule that starts each team with a runner on second base during extra innings for the 2022 regular season.

The agreement regarding on-field rules modifications also includes expanding active rosters from 26 players to 28 from opening day on April 7 through May 1 this year, due to the delayed start of spring training.

Another new rule benefits Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani. With the designated hitter adopted in both leagues, pitchers who start games in the batting order can remain in the game as a DH after leaving the mound. A DH can also enter the game to pitch. That change will apply to multiple seasons.

“The expansion of the designated hitter and giving two-way players enhanced flexibility to showcase their talents will benefit the game for the foreseeable future,” union director of player services Kevin Slowey said in a statement. “The roster and extra-inning adjustments will also serve to protect the health and safety of players during what will be a unique 2022 season.”

The “zombie” runner modification was applied to the 2020 and 2021 regular seasons as part of adjustments due to COVID-19.

There were 78 extra-inning games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and the longest by innings were a pair of 13-inning contests at Houston, won by the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 29 and by Oakland on Aug. 7. Every previous season since 1901 had at least one game of 15 innings or longer

There were 233 extra-inning games last year, and the longest was the Dodgers’ 16-inning win at the San Diego Padres on Aug. 25.

The modification for 2020 and 2021 that shortened doubleheaders to scheduled seven-inning games was not continued for 2022.

Active rosters will be 28 from opening day through May 1; 26 from May 2 through Aug. 31; and 28 for the rest of the regular season. Last season, the limit was 26 from opening day through Aug. 31, then 28.

Rookie qualifications going forward will remain the same as in 2021, when September days were not excluded toward the threshold of 45 days for the exhaustion of rookie status in future seasons.

Story by Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball finalized the rules change Thursday to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season.Despite an easing of pandemic restrictions, MLB and the players’ association agreed to keep the controversial rule that starts each team with a runner on second base during extra innings for the 2022 regular season.The agreement regarding on-field rules modifications also includes expanding active rosters from 26 players to 28 from opening day on April 7 through May 1 this year, due to the delayed start of spring training.Another new rule benefits Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani. With the designated hitter adopted in both leagues, pitchers who start games in the batting order can remain in the game as a DH after leaving the mound. A DH can also enter the game to pitch. That change will apply to multiple seasons.“The expansion of the designated hitter and giving two-way players enhanced flexibility to showcase their talents will benefit the game for the foreseeable future,” union director of player services Kevin Slowey said in a statement. “The roster and extra-inning adjustments will also serve to protect the health and safety of players during what will be a unique 2022 season.”The “zombie” runner modification was applied to the 2020 and 2021 regular seasons as part of adjustments due to COVID-19.There were 78 extra-inning games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and the longest by innings were a pair of 13-inning contests at Houston, won by the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 29 and by Oakland on Aug. 7. Every previous season since 1901 had at least one game of 15 innings or longerThere were 233 extra-inning games last year, and the longest was the Dodgers’ 16-inning win at the San Diego Padres on Aug. 25.The modification for 2020 and 2021 that shortened doubleheaders to scheduled seven-inning games was not continued for 2022.Active rosters will be 28 from opening day through May 1; 26 from May 2 through Aug. 31; and 28 for the rest of the regular season. Last season, the limit was 26 from opening day through Aug. 31, then 28.Rookie qualifications going forward will remain the same as in 2021, when September days were not excluded toward the threshold of 45 days for the exhaustion of rookie status in future seasons.

MLB, players keep automatic runners in extras for 2022

Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple met with members of the media following Wednesday's spring practice. Whipple talked about noticeable improvements within the group of quarterbacks.

"They are taking care of the ball better which I thought we were a little loose with the ball earlier at quarterback," Whipple said. "Today we had an interception in the red zone. We are getting more work in the red zone which will help us in the tight windows and third downs and things like that. Casey (Thompson) has done well. Logan (Smothers) has done well. Chubba (Purdy) has been working a little bit more so it has been good to see him."

Whipple discussed the depth in the receivers' room and the possibility of some receivers playing two positions.

"They have done a really good job," he said. "I think we have good leadership with some of the older guys. We have taken some guys and moved them to different positions and that gives you some more depth also. So Alante (Brown) is able to play two positions. Trey (Palmer) has been inside but we will let him play some outside stuff as we go. Oliver (Martin) has done a good job. Omar (Manning) has done a good job. I really like where we are going. We have a deep room there and we are getting better every day."

He was asked what the best part of spring practice has been.

"The best thing is these kids are fun," Whipple said. "They come to work every day. They fought through Monday, it was a tough day. When you look at the schedule you will see we had a practice on Thursday where we scrimmaged and you have to come right back on Monday with full pads but I thought they did a really good job that way. They are fun to be around. We had a walk through in here which was something new before the scrimmage. There was an air of confidence but a business-like attitude which is what you want. You do not want them all being uptight."

Whipple talked about the offense and defense balancing each other out during spring practices.

"We have had good battles with the defense," he said. "What I have learned with spring practice is if one side is dominating the other then you probably do not have a good team. Defense has made plays and offense has bounced back and handles adversity so it is a fun group to be around."  

The Huskers will continue their spring practice on Monday. The annual red-white spring game is set for April, 9 at 1 p.m. (CT) with national television coverage by the Big Ten Network.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsNebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple met with members of the media following Wednesday's spring practice. Whipple talked about noticeable improvements within the group of quarterbacks."They are taking care of the ball better which I thought we were a little loose with the ball earlier at quarterback," Whipple said. "Today we had an interception in the red zone. We are getting more work in the red zone which will help us in the tight windows and third downs and things like that. Casey (Thompson) has done well. Logan (Smothers) has done well. Chubba (Purdy) has been working a little bit more so it has been good to see him."Whipple discussed the depth in the receivers' room and the possibility of some receivers playing two positions."They have done a really good job," he said. "I think we have good leadership with some of the older guys. We have taken some guys and moved them to different positions and that gives you some more depth also. So Alante (Brown) is able to play two positions. Trey (Palmer) has been inside but we will let him play some outside stuff as we go. Oliver (Martin) has done a good job. Omar (Manning) has done a good job. I really like where we are going. We have a deep room there and we are getting better every day."He was asked what the best part of spring practice has been."The best thing is these kids are fun," Whipple said. "They come to work every day. They fought through Monday, it was a tough day. When you look at the schedule you will see we had a practice on Thursday where we scrimmaged and you have to come right back on Monday with full pads but I thought they did a really good job that way. They are fun to be around. We had a walk through in here which was something new before the scrimmage. There was an air of confidence but a business-like attitude which is what you want. You do not want them all being uptight."Whipple talked about the offense and defense balancing each other out during spring practices."We have had good battles with the defense," he said. "What I have learned with spring practice is if one side is dominating the other then you probably do not have a good team. Defense has made plays and offense has bounced back and handles adversity so it is a fun group to be around." The Huskers will continue their spring practice on Monday. The annual red-white spring game is set for April, 9 at 1 p.m. (CT) with national television coverage by the Big Ten Network.

Whipple Discusses Progress In Offensive Position Groups

Lincoln - Sam Haiby announced on Tuesday that she will return for a fifth season with the Nebraska women's basketball team in 2022-23.

The two-time All-Big Ten guard from Moorhead, Minn., ranks No. 15 on Nebraska's all-time scoring list with 1,381 points and eighth on NU's career assist list with 414. She has played in 117 games with 87 starts as a Husker. She is the only player in school history to achieve the combined career milestones of 1,000 points, 500 rebounds (532) and 400 assists.

"I have been a part of our building process here at Nebraska for four years and it has been an amazing experience. I have had the privilege of learning under great coaches and being a leader alongside a great group of players," Haiby said. "I still feel like I have more to accomplish as a player and a leader. I am coming back to Nebraska next season because we believe we can take our program another step further together. I can't wait to go to work again with this team. I love being a Husker because There is No Place Like Nebraska.

Haiby has averaged double digits as a scorer in each of her first four seasons as a Husker, including 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 2021-22 to help Nebraska to a 24-9 record, a final No. 23 NET ranking and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. An honorable-mention All-Big Ten choice, Haiby led the Huskers with 20 points against Gonzaga in the NCAA First Round at Louisville. She scored in double figures in nine of Nebraska's final 10 games, including 14 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 72-55 win over No. 5 Indiana (Feb. 14) and 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 76-73 win over No. 10 Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis (March 4).

Earlier in the season, Haiby had 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 67-62 victory over Creighton (Nov. 17), before adding 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 79-58 victory over No. 8 Michigan (Jan. 4). Overall, Haiby averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals in Nebraska's four victories over 2022 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams.

As a true junior in 2020-21, Haiby averaged 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists over 26 games as a starter while helping the Huskers to the round of 16 in the Postseason WNIT. She earned second-team All-Big Ten honors along the way.  She averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in her first season as a starter in 2019-20, after averaging 10.0 points in 30 games off the bench as a true freshman in 2018-19.

Haiby is also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2020, 2022) and was a recipient of a Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award at Nebraska in 2021.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln - Sam Haiby announced on Tuesday that she will return for a fifth season with the Nebraska women's basketball team in 2022-23.The two-time All-Big Ten guard from Moorhead, Minn., ranks No. 15 on Nebraska's all-time scoring list with 1,381 points and eighth on NU's career assist list with 414. She has played in 117 games with 87 starts as a Husker. She is the only player in school history to achieve the combined career milestones of 1,000 points, 500 rebounds (532) and 400 assists."I have been a part of our building process here at Nebraska for four years and it has been an amazing experience. I have had the privilege of learning under great coaches and being a leader alongside a great group of players," Haiby said. "I still feel like I have more to accomplish as a player and a leader. I am coming back to Nebraska next season because we believe we can take our program another step further together. I can't wait to go to work again with this team. I love being a Husker because There is No Place Like Nebraska.Haiby has averaged double digits as a scorer in each of her first four seasons as a Husker, including 11.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 2021-22 to help Nebraska to a 24-9 record, a final No. 23 NET ranking and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. An honorable-mention All-Big Ten choice, Haiby led the Huskers with 20 points against Gonzaga in the NCAA First Round at Louisville. She scored in double figures in nine of Nebraska's final 10 games, including 14 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 72-55 win over No. 5 Indiana (Feb. 14) and 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 76-73 win over No. 10 Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Indianapolis (March 4).Earlier in the season, Haiby had 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 67-62 victory over Creighton (Nov. 17), before adding 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 79-58 victory over No. 8 Michigan (Jan. 4). Overall, Haiby averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals in Nebraska's four victories over 2022 NCAA Sweet Sixteen teams.As a true junior in 2020-21, Haiby averaged 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists over 26 games as a starter while helping the Huskers to the round of 16 in the Postseason WNIT. She earned second-team All-Big Ten honors along the way. She averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in her first season as a starter in 2019-20, after averaging 10.0 points in 30 games off the bench as a true freshman in 2018-19.Haiby is also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2020, 2022) and was a recipient of a Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award at Nebraska in 2021.

Haiby to Return as Super Senior

The Nebraska men's basketball program will return its leading rebounder next season, as Derrick Walker Jr. announced Tuesday that he will return to Nebraska for the 2022-23 season.

Walker a 6-foot-9 forward from Kansas City, is utilizing his fifth season of eligibility and has started all 48 games at Nebraska since becoming eligible in January of 2021 after transferring from Tennessee.

Last season, Walker was the only Husker to start all 32 games, averaging 9.5 points per game while pacing the Huskers with 6.0 rebounds per game. Walker shot 68.3 percent from the field, breaking NU's single-season mark for field goal percentage which had stood since the 1975-76 season.

He posted 18 double-figure scoring efforts, including a career high 16 points on three occasions, and posted three double-doubles on the year. His three double-doubles in 2021-22 came at NC State and against nationally ranked Auburn and Ohio State. Walker also topped NU with 29 blocked shots.

Walker played his best basketball down the stretch, averaging 11.0 points on 73 percent shooting and 6.8 rebounds per game over the Huskers' final five games, including wins at nationally ranked Ohio State and Wisconsin. He closed his 2021-22 season with 16 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocked shots in the Big Ten Tournament against Northwestern.

Before joining the Huskers, Walker spent two seasons at Tennessee, helping the Volunteer to an SEC regular-season title in 2017-18 and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2018-19. Walker is currently working on his master's degree after graduating from Nebraska in May of 2021.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska men's basketball program will return its leading rebounder next season, as Derrick Walker Jr. announced Tuesday that he will return to Nebraska for the 2022-23 season.Walker a 6-foot-9 forward from Kansas City, is utilizing his fifth season of eligibility and has started all 48 games at Nebraska since becoming eligible in January of 2021 after transferring from Tennessee.Last season, Walker was the only Husker to start all 32 games, averaging 9.5 points per game while pacing the Huskers with 6.0 rebounds per game. Walker shot 68.3 percent from the field, breaking NU's single-season mark for field goal percentage which had stood since the 1975-76 season.He posted 18 double-figure scoring efforts, including a career high 16 points on three occasions, and posted three double-doubles on the year. His three double-doubles in 2021-22 came at NC State and against nationally ranked Auburn and Ohio State. Walker also topped NU with 29 blocked shots.Walker played his best basketball down the stretch, averaging 11.0 points on 73 percent shooting and 6.8 rebounds per game over the Huskers' final five games, including wins at nationally ranked Ohio State and Wisconsin. He closed his 2021-22 season with 16 points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocked shots in the Big Ten Tournament against Northwestern.Before joining the Huskers, Walker spent two seasons at Tennessee, helping the Volunteer to an SEC regular-season title in 2017-18 and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance in 2018-19. Walker is currently working on his master's degree after graduating from Nebraska in May of 2021.

Walker To Return as Super Senior in 2022-23

1 - Connor Hasenauer - North Platte St. Pats

4 - Teegan Sonneman - North Platte St. Pats

Team champion and runner up:&nbsp;

1 - North Platte St. Pats: 345 2 - Overton: 355

Top five finishes:&nbsp; 1 - Connor Hasenauer - North Platte St. Pats2 - Grant McQuay - Alma3 - Brady Spotanski - Elm Creek&nbsp;4 - Teegan Sonneman - North Platte St. Pats5 - Nate Gilming - Elm CreekTeam champion and runner up:&nbsp;1 - North Platte St. Pats: 345 2 - Overton: 355

Area Sports: Cambridge golf invite results

Redshirt freshman Garrett Anglim has been named the Big Ten Baseball's Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.

The La Vista, Neb., native hit .500 with three doubles, seven RBI, two runs and a stolen base in last weekend's three-game series vs. Michigan. Anglim tallied an .800 slugging percentage and a .538 on-base percentage.

Anglim led the Huskers in Friday's 13-9 win over the Wolverines, going 2-for-4 at the plate with career-high totals of two doubles and six RBI. Anglim gave Nebraska its first lead of the night with a two-RBI double in the bottom of the first before ripping the go-ahead three-RBI double to give the Huskers a 7-6 lead in the fifth.

Anglim was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored on Saturday and had a 1-for-2 outing with a double and two walks on Sunday.

NEBRASKA'S 2022 BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS

March 9 – Shay Schanaman – Pitcher of the Week

March 23 – Griffin Everitt – Player of the Week

March 29 – Garrett Anglim – Freshman of the Week

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsRedshirt freshman Garrett Anglim has been named the Big Ten Baseball's Freshman of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday.The La Vista, Neb., native hit .500 with three doubles, seven RBI, two runs and a stolen base in last weekend's three-game series vs. Michigan. Anglim tallied an .800 slugging percentage and a .538 on-base percentage.Anglim led the Huskers in Friday's 13-9 win over the Wolverines, going 2-for-4 at the plate with career-high totals of two doubles and six RBI. Anglim gave Nebraska its first lead of the night with a two-RBI double in the bottom of the first before ripping the go-ahead three-RBI double to give the Huskers a 7-6 lead in the fifth.Anglim was 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored on Saturday and had a 1-for-2 outing with a double and two walks on Sunday.NEBRASKA'S 2022 BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARD WINNERSMarch 9 – Shay Schanaman – Pitcher of the WeekMarch 23 – Griffin Everitt – Player of the WeekMarch 29 – Garrett Anglim – Freshman of the Week

Anglim Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

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Area Sports: 2022 Paxton Boys Golf invite results

The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the Loper Swimming &amp; Diving Camp. The camp is led by the University of Nebraska – Kearney Swimming &amp; Diving Coach Becky O’Connell, as well as other coaching staff and athletes.

Participants will learn all four competitive strokes, practice starts and turns and have time on the one-meter and three-meter diving boards. Caps and goggles are available to borrow or purchase at camp. 

This camp will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., at the Kearney High Natatorium. Camp is for ages 5 and older (must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted). To register or for more information, please call 308-237-4644, or sign up online at KPRregister.org.

The Kearney Park and Recreation Department is now taking registrations for the Loper Swimming &amp; Diving Camp. The camp is led by the University of Nebraska – Kearney Swimming &amp; Diving Coach Becky O’Connell, as well as other coaching staff and athletes.Participants will learn all four competitive strokes, practice starts and turns and have time on the one-meter and three-meter diving boards. Caps and goggles are available to borrow or purchase at camp. This camp will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., at the Kearney High Natatorium. Camp is for ages 5 and older (must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted). To register or for more information, please call 308-237-4644, or sign up online at KPRregister.org.

Loper Swimming & Diving Camp for summer

North Platte, Neb. – Reece Halley, of Torrington, Wyo., becomes the first official signee of the 2022 signing class for the North Platte Community College women’s basketball team.

The three-time 3A All-State selection totaled over 1000 career points during her prep career, while becoming the second leading scorer in school history. Halley finished her senior campaign with 443 points and 283 rebounds, while also etching her name in Trailblazers history by becoming the school record holder in points (31) and rebounds in a single game. She also currently holds the record for most rebounds in a season and in a career.

The multi-sport athlete was an all-conference performer in volleyball and track, while qualifying for the Wyoming State Track and Field Championships twice during her career.

“I chose NPCC because it is a great program that will be a perfect fit for me to further my basketball career,” said Halley.

North Platte, Neb. – Reece Halley, of Torrington, Wyo., becomes the first official signee of the 2022 signing class for the North Platte Community College women’s basketball team.The three-time 3A All-State selection totaled over 1000 career points during her prep career, while becoming the second leading scorer in school history. Halley finished her senior campaign with 443 points and 283 rebounds, while also etching her name in Trailblazers history by becoming the school record holder in points (31) and rebounds in a single game. She also currently holds the record for most rebounds in a season and in a career.The multi-sport athlete was an all-conference performer in volleyball and track, while qualifying for the Wyoming State Track and Field Championships twice during her career.“I chose NPCC because it is a great program that will be a perfect fit for me to further my basketball career,” said Halley.

Halley signs letter of intent for Knights women’s basketball

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.

The moves announced Monday at the owners meeting include adjustments to the Rooney Rule adopted in 2003 and amended frequently in attempts to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs.

Beginning this season, all 32 clubs must employ a female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority to serve as an offensive assistant coach. The person will receive a one-year contract and work closely with the head coach and offensive staff to gain experience.

In recent years, head coaches have predominantly had offensive backgrounds. The pipeline for minorities on that side of the ball is lacking, as Steelers owner Art Rooney II reiterated Monday.

“We recognize we have seen progress on some fronts,” said Rooney, chairman of the league’s Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Committee, “but we still have a way to go on other fronts.”

The NFL saw an increase in the number of people of color in all coaching positions from 35% in the 2020 season to 39% last season. There was an all-time high increase in defensive coordinators to 15, up by two; an increase in minority GMs (five to seven), and assistant GMs (three to six).

Teams will receive league funding toward the coach’s salary for up to two years.

Overall, including women in all Rooney Rule requirements is designed to address under-representation of women in key football positions. The league believes this will “encourage the further identification and development of women candidates and the ability to provide them additional opportunity to interview for open positions.”

A total of 12 women coaches at the start of the 2021 season was an all-time high.

Dasha Smith, the NFL’s chief administrative officer and one of the league’s highest-ranking females, noted that for the first time, a woman was interviewed for a general manager’s position this year.

Smith also said that virtual interviews will no longer be acceptable for head coach and general manager positions, and there will be specific requirements for candidates to become offensive assistants. Those would include at least three years of experience on the college or pro level.

There currently are five minority head coaches in the NFL. There are seven Black general managers.

The league also released a resolution to increase diversity ownership of franchises, and created a diversity advisory committee that includes Peter Harvey, a former attorney general of New Jersey; Rick Smith, a former general manager of the Houston Texans; and Don Thompson, former president and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation.

Early Monday, Mike Tomlin said he did not hire Brian Flores as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers out of sympathy for the former Miami Dolphins head coach.

Tomlin, who like Flores is African American, did so because Flores is “a good coach.” That Flores had sued the NFL and three teams — the Dolphins, Giants and Broncos — claiming racist hiring practices, did not dissuade the long-time Steelers coach in any way, Tomlin said.

A member of the league’s powerful competition committee and one of the most influential coaches in the sport, Tomlin spoke strongly about the lack of minority head coaches in the NFL. He, Houston’s Lovie Smith, Miami’s Mike McDaniel, who is biracial, the Jets’ Robert Saleh and the Commanders’ Ron Rivera are the five minority head coaches among the 32 teams. About 70% of the players are Black.

“I haven’t been in any discussions and no, I don’t have a level of confidence that would lead me to believe that things are going to be better,” Tomlin said. ”I’m more of a show me guy as opposed to a guy that sits around and talks about things.

“I think that we’ve pecked around the entire discussion and subject and we’ve done a lot of beneficial things,” Tomlin added of adjustments to the Rooney Rule adopted in 2003 to enhance job opportunities for minorities. “But we’ve got to land the plane. We’ve got to hire capable candidates.”

By Barry Wilner - Associated PressPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.The moves announced Monday at the owners meeting include adjustments to the Rooney Rule adopted in 2003 and amended frequently in attempts to enhance opportunities for people of color and women for nearly all league and team jobs.Beginning this season, all 32 clubs must employ a female or a member of an ethnic or racial minority to serve as an offensive assistant coach. The person will receive a one-year contract and work closely with the head coach and offensive staff to gain experience.In recent years, head coaches have predominantly had offensive backgrounds. The pipeline for minorities on that side of the ball is lacking, as Steelers owner Art Rooney II reiterated Monday.“We recognize we have seen progress on some fronts,” said Rooney, chairman of the league’s Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion Committee, “but we still have a way to go on other fronts.”The NFL saw an increase in the number of people of color in all coaching positions from 35% in the 2020 season to 39% last season. There was an all-time high increase in defensive coordinators to 15, up by two; an increase in minority GMs (five to seven), and assistant GMs (three to six).Teams will receive league funding toward the coach’s salary for up to two years.Overall, including women in all Rooney Rule requirements is designed to address under-representation of women in key football positions. The league believes this will “encourage the further identification and development of women candidates and the ability to provide them additional opportunity to interview for open positions.”A total of 12 women coaches at the start of the 2021 season was an all-time high.Dasha Smith, the NFL’s chief administrative officer and one of the league’s highest-ranking females, noted that for the first time, a woman was interviewed for a general manager’s position this year.Smith also said that virtual interviews will no longer be acceptable for head coach and general manager positions, and there will be specific requirements for candidates to become offensive assistants. Those would include at least three years of experience on the college or pro level.There currently are five minority head coaches in the NFL. There are seven Black general managers.The league also released a resolution to increase diversity ownership of franchises, and created a diversity advisory committee that includes Peter Harvey, a former attorney general of New Jersey; Rick Smith, a former general manager of the Houston Texans; and Don Thompson, former president and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation.Early Monday, Mike Tomlin said he did not hire Brian Flores as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers out of sympathy for the former Miami Dolphins head coach.Tomlin, who like Flores is African American, did so because Flores is “a good coach.” That Flores had sued the NFL and three teams — the Dolphins, Giants and Broncos — claiming racist hiring practices, did not dissuade the long-time Steelers coach in any way, Tomlin said.A member of the league’s powerful competition committee and one of the most influential coaches in the sport, Tomlin spoke strongly about the lack of minority head coaches in the NFL. He, Houston’s Lovie Smith, Miami’s Mike McDaniel, who is biracial, the Jets’ Robert Saleh and the Commanders’ Ron Rivera are the five minority head coaches among the 32 teams. About 70% of the players are Black.“I haven’t been in any discussions and no, I don’t have a level of confidence that would lead me to believe that things are going to be better,” Tomlin said. ”I’m more of a show me guy as opposed to a guy that sits around and talks about things.“I think that we’ve pecked around the entire discussion and subject and we’ve done a lot of beneficial things,” Tomlin added of adjustments to the Rooney Rule adopted in 2003 to enhance job opportunities for minorities. “But we’ve got to land the plane. We’ve got to hire capable candidates.”That, in Tomlin’s estimation and actions, includes Flores, whose lawsuit has been a major topic this offseason. Flores was fired by the Dolphins despite helping turn around a floundering franchise in his three seasons as coach, going 19-14 the last two years.Flores cites a string of text messages with Patriots coach Bill Belichick three days before his scheduled Giants interview for the head coaching position. Those texts led Flores to believe Brian Daboll already had been chosen as the new coach.Belichick refused comment on the lawsuit and any role he might have had. Giants owner John Mara said Sunday he is not interested in any settlement with Flores and “I think the truth will come out. The allegations are false.”Also:— A former Super Bowl coach is returning to the league. The Indianapolis Colts hired John Fox as a senior defensive assistant. Fox led Carolina and Denver to conference championships before losing in Super Bowls.“This was a role I really wanted to add,” Colts coach Frank Reich said. Fox will work with new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.“A great complement to Gus,” Reich said of Fox. “Our goal with John coming in, not for him to bring his system to us but for him to come in and learn our system and contribute some of his experience. How it can fit.”— The NFL awarded the 2024 draft to Detroit on Monday. The city was a finalist for the 2022 event, which will be hosted next month in Las Vegas after the 2020 draft, originally planned for Las Vegas, was held virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We think we really proved to the league we would put on a great show,” said Lions president Rod Wood, “and how important it is to our city and to our fans.”