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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.