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Former Kearney pitcher speaks on commitment to Texas
Former Kearney pitcher speaks on commitment to Texas

A Kearney High Graduate and Texas baseball transfer recently opened up about his decision to join the longhorns.

Photos: Sidney swim meet

Photos: Sidney swim meet

The Sidney Swim Team held their home at the Sidney Aquatic Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Congratulations to all the competitors from across the region.

Nebraska panhandle club volleyball teams compete in Orlando

Nebraska panhandle club volleyball teams compete in Orlando

Two Nebraska panhandle-based volleyball clubs competed at nationals in Orlando.

Anderson's complete game leads LSU to game one victory

Anderson's complete game leads LSU to game one victory

A complete game shutout by LSU starting pitcher Kade Anderson has the Tigers one win away from another Men's College World Series title. 

Sidney Juniors & Seniors Notch Wins Over Bridgeport

Sidney Juniors & Seniors Notch Wins Over Bridgeport

The Sidney Platte Valley Company Post 17 Juniors and Seniors notched decisive wins over the Bridgeport Bombers Post 29, on a 96-degree night, at Sidney’s Legion Field on Friday.

From Filley to Philadelphia...former BHS football star, now Eagles starting center, gets his name on field

From Filley to Philadelphia...former BHS football star, now Eagles starting center, gets his name on field

Cam Jurgens played football, basketball and competed in track and field for Beatrice High School

Photos: The perfect excuse to play outside

Photos: The perfect excuse to play outside

Photos from the Cheyenne County Community Center Adult Softball League on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Nationals stop 11-game skid as Wood hits second 2-run homer in 11th for 4-3 win over Rockies

Nationals stop 11-game skid as Wood hits second 2-run homer in 11th for 4-3 win over Rockies

James Wood hit a pair of two-run homers, including a game-winning shot in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Coastal Carolina is in CWS finals, and retired coach Gary Gilmore is happy to watch from afar

Coastal Carolina is in CWS finals, and retired coach Gary Gilmore is happy to watch from afar

Coastal Carolina has won 26 straight games and is in the finals of the College World Series.

East team ambitious to snap three-game skid in Sertoma 8-man football all-star game

East team ambitious to snap three-game skid in Sertoma 8-man football all-star game

The East team is looking to defeat the West team in the Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic for the first time since 2021.

LSU capitalizes on big break in 9th for a 6-5 walk-off win over Arkansas for CWS finals berth

LSU capitalizes on big break in 9th for a 6-5 walk-off win over Arkansas for CWS finals berth

Jared Jones hit a line drive that glanced off a glove for the winning run moments after LSU got a big break to tie the game, and the Tigers posted a 6-5 walk-off victory over SEC rival Arkansas to advance to the College World Series finals.

West team gearing up for 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic

West team gearing up for 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic

From all the way out in the panhandle to southeast Nebraska, the best 8-man football athletes from all across the state are aiming to get one more win in their high school careers.

QB Jett Thomalla of Millard South commits to Alabama

QB Jett Thomalla of Millard South commits to Alabama

A Nebraska high school quarterback is committing to one of the top college football programs in the nation.

CWS notes: Arkansas’ Wood pitches third no-hitter in CWS history, gets 19 strikeouts against Murray State

CWS notes: Arkansas’ Wood pitches third no-hitter in CWS history, gets 19 strikeouts against Murray State

Arkansas’ Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit in the Razorbacks’ 3-0 victory.

ESPN's 'SportsCenter' is coming to Nebraska

ESPN's 'SportsCenter' is coming to Nebraska

David Lloyd with ESPN will be making an appearance at the Cornhusker State Games on July 15.

McMahon hits go-ahead homer in 7th as Rockies beat Holmes and Braves 10-1

McMahon hits go-ahead homer in 7th as Rockies beat Holmes and Braves 10-1

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Colorado Rockies overcame Grant Holmes’ 15-strikeout performance to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-1 and avoid a series sweep.

Coastal Carolina's unbeaten Jacob Morrison comes back from Tommy John surgery to dominate on mound

Coastal Carolina's unbeaten Jacob Morrison comes back from Tommy John surgery to dominate on mound

Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall likes to say his baseball team’s mantra is to stay hungry and humble.

Milford's Shayla Rautenberg named to USA Volleyball Pan Am Cup U19 Team

Milford's Shayla Rautenberg named to USA Volleyball Pan Am Cup U19 Team

Shayla Rautenberg, rising sophomore at Milford, will represent USA Volleyball at the NORCECA Pan American Cup in Canada later this month.

Nebraska High School Rodeo: National Qualifiers 2025

Nebraska High School Rodeo: National Qualifiers 2025

VALENTINE, Neb. — Dozens of Nebraska cowboys and cowgirls are heading to the National High School Rodeo Finals next month.

Super Bowl champion Cam Jurgens takes part in Pickrell Picnic

Super Bowl champion Cam Jurgens takes part in Pickrell Picnic

This Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles starting center enter returned to his hometown for the annual Pickrell Picnic.

Arkansas' Cam Kozeal comes back to his hometown to make some more College World Series memories

Arkansas' Cam Kozeal comes back to his hometown to make some more College World Series memories

Arkansas’ Cam Kozeal was a top 150 prospect for the Major League Baseball amateur draft two years ago, but pro ball was always going to have to wait.

All star volleyball game shines at Veteran's Memorial Park

All star volleyball game shines at Veteran's Memorial Park

"Volleyball Day in Norfolk" brought out an exciting crowd at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Norfolk. With a hard fought battle between the Dark and Light Team, Dark team won 3-2 in five sets.

Final Friday Night Lights: Red and White teams ready for Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game

Final Friday Night Lights: Red and White teams ready for Northeast Nebraska All-Star Game

Watch the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic at 7:00 p.m. Friday on News Channel Nebraska.

Organizers prepare for inaugural Volleyball Day in Norfolk, featuring volleyball court on baseball field

Organizers prepare for inaugural Volleyball Day in Norfolk, featuring volleyball court on baseball field

Volleyball enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Friday, June 13, promises a unique spectacle as Norfolk hosts its first-ever "Volleyball Day," a potentially once-in-a-lifetime event set to unfold at Veterans Memorial Park.

House of Orange field to be dedicated to Cam Jurgens next week

House of Orange field to be dedicated to Cam Jurgens next week

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champion and Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens is getting a special honor from his alma mater. 

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford to fight in Las Vegas for unified super middleweight title

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford to fight in Las Vegas for unified super middleweight title

Boxing's most-anticipated fight in years, Canelo Alvarez against Terence Crawford, will be in Las Vegas on Sept. 13 after much speculation that it would take place in Saudi Arabia.

Broncos and running back J.K. Dobbins agree to a one-year deal

Broncos and running back J.K. Dobbins agree to a one-year deal

Free agent running back J.K. Dobbins has agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos.

Breaking down the teams playing for national championship at the College World Series

Breaking down the teams playing for national championship at the College World Series

The College World Series opens Friday with two games at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

Plattsmouth Post 56 Continues Hot Start with Win Over Syracuse Post 100

Plattsmouth Post 56 Continues Hot Start with Win Over Syracuse Post 100

SYRACUSE, NE - In a battle between Plattsmouth Post 56 and Syracuse Post 100, it was Plattsmouth that held on for an 8-6 victory in a back and forth game on Friday night.

Fiscus earns MVP honors in West Nebraska All-Star Football Game

Fiscus earns MVP honors in West Nebraska All-Star Football Game

Sidney's Reid Fiscus earned MVP honors at the West Nebraska All-Star Football Game with 3 touchdowns and over 200 yards.

Monument Marathon sees continued growth after record setting year

Monument Marathon sees continued growth after record setting year

Planning has begun for the 14th annual Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon, scheduled for September 27.

A Drive and a Sense of Purpose for Chadron State Volleyball

A Drive and a Sense of Purpose for Chadron State Volleyball

With the 2024 season in the rearview mirror and the 2025 schedule officially finalized, the Chadron State volleyball program utilized their spring practice season to lay the foundation for the upcoming fall.

Oakland-Craig duo makes Shrine Bowl a family affair

Oakland-Craig duo makes Shrine Bowl a family affair

In this year's 67th Nebraska Shrine Bowl, there's more than just talent on the field. There's family.

North Team celebrates statewide spirit at Shrine Bowl

North Team celebrates statewide spirit at Shrine Bowl

Whether it's from the Panhandle, the Northwest, or the Plains, or even an 8-man program, the players on the North team are making the most of their chance to shine in one of the state's biggest football stages.

Longtime coach Rod Hartman wins Feeken Memorial Coaching Award

Longtime coach Rod Hartman wins Feeken Memorial Coaching Award

A longtime high school sports coach in Hastings is the second winner of a prestigious local award.

South Squad finds purpose at Shrine Bow in final high school game

South Squad finds purpose at Shrine Bow in final high school game

Nebraska's top seniors are in Kearney this week preparing for the annual Shine Bowl. For many of the players on the South team, they say it's a moment that they'll never forget.

MLB-worst Rockies beat Marlins 3-2, securing a sweep in 1st series win of the season

MLB-worst Rockies beat Marlins 3-2, securing a sweep in 1st series win of the season

Hunter Goodman tripled and doubled and the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 to complete a sweep in their first series win of the season.

Sidney’s Dick Scott to be inducted into Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame

Sidney’s Dick Scott to be inducted into Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame

Legendary Sidney St. Pat’s coach Dick Scott is headed to the Nebraska Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame.

2025 Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic rosters announced

2025 Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic rosters announced

The rosters for the 48th annual Sertoma 8-man football All-Star Classic have been revealed. 

Rockies snap streak of 22 straight series losses dating to '24 with 3-2 win over Marlins

Rockies snap streak of 22 straight series losses dating to '24 with 3-2 win over Marlins

The Colorado Rockies ended a streak of 22 consecutive series losses dating to last year, beating the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night as Hunter Goodman homered for the third time in two games.

Rosters and schedule announced for ‘Volleyball Day in Norfolk’

Rosters and schedule announced for ‘Volleyball Day in Norfolk’

Organizers are sharing more details about the event they’re dubbing “Volleyball Day in Norfolk.”

Scottsbluff names Mary Sanchez head cross country coach

Scottsbluff names Mary Sanchez head cross country coach

A former Bearcat runner and current assistant coach as the new head coach of Scottsbluff High School cross country.

Kearney High hoops standout Jacob Webber to play senior year at top prep school

Kearney High hoops standout Jacob Webber to play senior year at top prep school

One of Nebraska’s top high school basketball players will play his senior year out of state.

Skye Koehl named Chadron State College head softball coach

Skye Koehl named Chadron State College head softball coach

Chadron State College has hired Skye Koehl (pronounced "sky kale") as the new head coach of the Eagle softball program following a national search, athletic director Mannie Reinsch announced Monday, June 2. 

No. 3 overall seed Arkansas beats Creighton 8-3 to capture Fayetteville Regional

No. 3 overall seed Arkansas beats Creighton 8-3 to capture Fayetteville Regional

Logan Maxwell drove in three with a pair of home runs and Justin Thomas Jr. delivered a three-run shot to back a 13-strikeout performance from starter Gage Wood as No. 3 overall seed Arkansas beat Creighton 8-3 to win the Fayetteville Regional.

Tanya Lewis named head track and field coach at Sidney High School

Tanya Lewis named head track and field coach at Sidney High School

Sidney High School names Tanya Lewis as its new head track and field coach.

More than a game: The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

More than a game: The heart behind Nebraska's 67th annual Shrine Bowl

The best high school football players in the state are in Kearney this week, preparing for the 67th annual Shrine Bowl this Saturday.

Mets get homers from Alonso, Lindor and Soto to finish 3-game sweep with 5-3 win over Rockies

Mets get homers from Alonso, Lindor and Soto to finish 3-game sweep with 5-3 win over Rockies

Francisco Lindor once again homered in a victory and Clay Holmes threw a career-high seven innings as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 5-3 win.

Wehiwa Aloy, Ryder Helfrick each hit 2 homers and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routs Creighton 12-1

Wehiwa Aloy, Ryder Helfrick each hit 2 homers and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routs Creighton 12-1

Wehiwa Aloy and Ryder Helfrick each had a multi-homer game, Zach Root pitched six scoreless innings and No. 3 national seed Arkansas routed Creighton 12-1 on Saturday night.

Stars shine in annual Northeast Nebraska All-Star Basketball Games

Stars shine in annual Northeast Nebraska All-Star Basketball Games

40 of Northeast Nebraska's top boys and girls basketball players competed against each other in the annual Northeast Nebraska All-Star Basketball Games on Friday night.

Norris Class B runners-up; two other local schools in top fives at 2025 Nebraska boys golf state championships

Norris Class B runners-up; two other local schools in top fives at 2025 Nebraska boys golf state championships

Three local teams finished in their respective top fives at this year's Nebraska boys golf state championships, headlined by a runner-up finish from Norris in Class B. Milford's Zephyr Mowinkel was the top local individual placer.

MNAC vs. MAC All-Star Basketball doubleheader Saturday in Big Springs

MNAC vs. MAC All-Star Basketball doubleheader Saturday in Big Springs

The best of MNAC and MAC face off Saturday in Big Springs.

Broncos' Bo Nix looks more comfortable heading into 2nd season and elusive familiarity a big reason

Broncos' Bo Nix looks more comfortable heading into 2nd season and elusive familiarity a big reason

This upcoming season marks the first time since Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was in high school that he's had the same offensive play-caller two years in a row.

Nebraska high school state golf roundup: Elkhorn North claims Class B in Gering

Nebraska high school state golf roundup: Elkhorn North claims Class B in Gering

Elkhorn North takes the Class B team title and Andrew Nietfeldt wins a playoff thriller at Monument Shadows to claim the individual crown.

Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to 2-1 win over Rockies

Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to 2-1 win over Rockies

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 15th home run, Matthew Boyd tossed six innings of four-hit ball and the Chicago Cubs edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 for their fourth straight win.

Kearney hosts Nebraska’s best as Class A Boys Golf Championship tees off

Kearney hosts Nebraska’s best as Class A Boys Golf Championship tees off

The top golfers from across Nebraska are competing in Kearney this week to determine who’s the best in Class A.

Live results: Nebraska high school boys state golf tournaments

Live results: Nebraska high school boys state golf tournaments

Follow along with the Nebraska School Activities Association State Boys Golf Championships from courses across Nebraska in the links below.

Top seniors to shine in Panhandle Prep All-Star Basketball games Friday in Gering

Top seniors to shine in Panhandle Prep All-Star Basketball games Friday in Gering

It’s All-Star Friday in Gering: girls tip at 5:30, boys to follow. Dunk contest at halftime. 3-point finals after the girls game.

Play ball! Things to know entering the NCAA baseball regionals

Play ball! Things to know entering the NCAA baseball regionals

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals.

Sidney Junior Legion Baseball Rolls Past Gordon

Sidney Junior Legion Baseball Rolls Past Gordon

Kyle Jaggers stuck out 10 batters over 3 2/3 scoreless innings as the Sidney Platte Valley Company Post 17 Juniors rolled past the Security First Junior Regulators of Gordon 10-1 at Legion Field in Sidney on Tuesday evening.

Kimball students bring home medals from State Track Meet

Kimball students bring home medals from State Track Meet

Three Kimball students brought home medals from the NSAA Class D State Track & Field Championships over the weekend. 

Top ten national golf finishes for two Nebraska community colleges

Top ten national golf finishes for two Nebraska community colleges

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College repeats as the national champion

Wyoming high school state track & field roundup: Pine Bluffs girls place seventh, boys eighth in Class 2A

Wyoming high school state track & field roundup: Pine Bluffs girls place seventh, boys eighth in Class 2A

Pine Bluffs girls take 7th and boys finish 8th in the 2A team standings at the 2025 Wyoming state track championships. Jessica Hoffman and Justin Lerwick both brought home state titles.

Yankees navigate thin air of Coors Field to take 2 of 3 in series against reeling Rockies

Yankees navigate thin air of Coors Field to take 2 of 3 in series against reeling Rockies

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were walking a thin line in the thin air at Coors Field against the worst team in baseball.

Royals prospect Jac Caglianone homers for 4th straight game, hitting pair that include 459-footer

Royals prospect Jac Caglianone homers for 4th straight game, hitting pair that include 459-footer

Kansas City prospect Jac Caglianone homered for the fourth straight game, hitting a pair that included a 459-foot drive to help the Omaha Storm Chasers beat the Salt Lake Bees 5-3 in 10 innings in the Triple-A International League.