July 2015 – Page 37 – North Platte Post Archive

Huskers Announce 2015-16 Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

Posted on July 13, 2015

*Senior Shavon Shields has led NU in rebounding each of the past two seasons. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)*

Lincoln – A matchup with defending Big East champion Villanova, two games at the Barclays Center Classic and home tilts against Miami and Rhode Island highlight Nebraska’s non-conference schedule announced Monday.

“I look forward to the season and think our schedule will again be one that will be great for our players and fans alike,” Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles said. “We will be greatly challenged at home and on the road. Our team is young, but this type of schedule will test us and prepare the Huskers for the rigors of the Big Ten Conference!”

In all, the Huskers will play 19 home games (18 regular-season games plus one exhibition) at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2015-16, after playing 17 games (16 regular season plus one exhibition) at the downtown arena during each of the past two seasons.

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Huskers Women’s Basketball to Host 20 Games at Home, Head to UConn

Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

*Nebraska averaged more than 6,000 fans per game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2014-15. (Photo Courtesy Nate Olsen/NU Media Relations)*

Lincoln – The Nebraska women’s basketball team will play 20 home games, including 18 regular-season contests at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2015-16.

Coach Connie Yori announced the Huskers’ full 13-game regular-season non-conference schedule on Monday, July 13. Nebraska’s schedule features 11 home non-conference games and two home exhibition games to tip-off its third season at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

“We love the fact that we will be playing 20 home games again at Pinnacle Bank Arena this season,” Yori said. “We feel like we have the best fans and one of the best all-around atmospheres in the nation for women’s basketball here at Nebraska. Our players have been working hard this summer to prepare for our trip to Australia in August, and we hope that will help get our young team ready for a new season.”

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Theft of Mobility Scooter Leads to Theft, Meth Charges for NP Man

Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

A 33-year-old North Platte man is facing theft and drug charges after he allegedly stole a woman’s mobility scooter.

At around 9:30 a.m., on July 11, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to the report of a theft in the 300 block of William Avenue.

Officers met with a 63-year-old female who alleged that, sometime overnight, her electric mobility scooter was stolen.

At around 2:30 a.m., on July 12, an officer responded to the 400 block of West Eighth Street on the report of a found electric mobility scooter.

The officer arrived and learned the scooter had a broken wheel, so he was not able to remove it from the location.

Then, at around 6:00 a.m., an officer observed Christopher Mounteer attempt to move the scooter.

Following further investigation, Mounteer was taken into custody and charged with felony possession of stolen property.

Additionally, officers found two small baggies containing suspected meth on Mounteer’s person, along with drug paraphernalia. As a result, Mounteer was also charged with felony possession of metamphetamine.

Police say the scooter was valued at around $1,200.00.

Man Drowns at Fairbury Dam in Jefferson County

Posted on July 13, 2015

FAIRBURY, Neb. (AP) — A man has drowned after swimming at the Fairbury Dam in Jefferson County.

32-year-old Christopher L. Troxel was found by emergency crews Sunday. Authorities said in a news release, that they responded to a call Sunday afternoon about a man who was swimming at the dam and had gone underwater and not come up.

Officials say Troxel was found under the dam’s power house.

North Platte High School Hires Head Girls/Boys Tennis Coach

Posted on July 13, 2015

North Platte High School Activities Director, Marc Mroczek, has named John Lehmer as the new head girls/boys tennis coach for the 2015-2016 school year. Prior to coming to North Platte High School this year, John has coached tennis at the professional level in Kansas City, MO, and coached tennis at North Platte High School from 2010-2012. In addition, John played and coached high school and Division I college tennis, and he was the 2007 Nebraska Tennis Professional of the Year.

Marc Mroczek, North Platte High School Activities Director comments: “John is an extremely qualified individual that will bring valuable experience and expertise to our coaching staff at NPHS. He will be a big asset to the tennis program with his knowledge and passion for the sport. I am excited for the future of North Platte High School Tennis with Coach Lehmer leading the program.”

Lehmer takes over for Dale Hall, who will now be the assistant girls/boys tennis coach.

O’Neill Man Killed After Pickup Blows Tire on I-80 Near Kearney

Posted on July 13, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old O’Neill man has died on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska after losing control of his pickup.

Brady Wakefield was driving westbound around 7 p.m. Sunday about three miles west of Kearney.

Authorities say Wakefield lost control because of a blown tire. The pickup rolled into the median and came to rest in the eastbound passing lane.

A passenger in the truck, 58-year-old Jeff Hoier (HOY-er) of Herman was transported to CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. His condition was not available.

2 tournaments scheduled for Nebraska high school anglers

Posted on July 13, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two fishing tournaments have been scheduled for high school anglers later this month.

The Nebraska Bass Anglers Sportsman Society High School team championship is set for Saturday at Leigh Lake near Leigh in eastern Nebraska. Each member of a two-person team must be a society member. Contact Dave Greer for more information at 402-578-9516 or mstrbass@cox.net.

The Bass Federation-Student Angler Federation tournament is set for July 25 at Lewis and Clark Lake near Crofton in Knox County. Anglers must be members of the Bass Federation-Student Angler Federation.

Go online at https://outdoornebraska.org/fishing.asp for more information and instructions on how to register for the events.

North Platte Weather-July 13

Posted on July 13, 2015

Today

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light east southeast after midnight.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

North Platte First Nationals Weekend Recap

Posted on July 12, 2015July 12, 2015

North Platte First Nationals Senior Legion

Friday, July 10
Game 1 – North Platte 8, McCook 6
Game 2 – game called in the 3rd inning (North Platte leading 5-1)

Up Next: Area 7 District Tournament (Kearney) – July 17 @ 7:30 – #3 Scottsbluff vs. #2 North Platte

Full Area 7 District Bracket – Seniors

North Platte First Nationals Junior Legion

Thursday, July 9
North Platte 11, Hastings 3
North Platte 5, Pius 4

Friday, July 10
Omaha Central 6, North Platte 5

Saturday, July 11
Kearney 1, North Platte 0

Up Next: Area 7 District Tournament (Scottsbluff) – July 18 @ 7:30 – (first round bye) – #1 North Platte vs. TBA

Full Area 7 District Bracket – Juniors

Royals edge Blue Jays 11-10 after blowing seven-run lead

Posted on July 12, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Paulo Orlando broke a tie with an eighth inning homer and Kendrys Morales hit a three-run homer as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 11-10 after blowing a seven-run advantage Sunday.

The Royals enter the All-Star break with an American League-leading 52 victories. Orlando hit a 2-1 Bo Schultz (0-1) pitch out to left to leadoff the eight.

Kansas City led 7-0 after five innings, but the Blue Jays sent 12 men to the plate in an eight-run sixth. Danny Valencia and Jose Bautista contributed two-run doubles in the inning.

Seven of the runs were unearned after Mike Moustakas and Omar Infante committed errors.

Royals reliever Wade Davis (5-1) got the win despite allowing his second run of the season.

Greg Holland worked the ninth, logging his 20th save in 22 opportunities.