Lincoln – Jessica Shepard set a Nebraska freshman record with 35 points while adding eight rebounds and a career-high four steals to power the Huskers to a 90-67 women’s basketball win Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Shepard’s 35 points came on 12-of-16 shooting from the floor and included 11 free throws. Her performance surpassed Nebraska’s previous freshman mark of 34 points by Debra Powell on Feb. 25, 1982 against Notre Dame. Continue reading “Shepard Sets Record in Husker Win”
The North Platte Community College Knights will host a Winter Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.
The tournament is open to boys and girls teams in the fifth through eighth grade. Each team is guaranteed three games in the tournament. Divisions will be based on grade and gender.
Cost for the tournament is $90.00 per team before January 24, 2016. After that date cost will be $120.00 per team.
For further questions, contact Ryan Glenney, NPCC Knights assistant basketball coach, at 563-260-4115 or 308-535-3729. You can also reach Coach Glenney by email at glenneyr@mpcc.edu.
Omaha, Neb. – The fourth-seeded Nebraska volleyball team used a strong finish to push their way past No. 9 Kansas on Thursday, punching their ticket to Saturday’s NCAA Championship match. Nebraska won the final seven rallies of the match to defeat the Jayhawks in front of 17,551 fans at the CenturyLink Center, the largest volleyball crowd in NCAA history. Continue reading “Huskers Advance to NCAA Final”
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2015 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Award Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity. Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership and significant contributions in their NSAA activity. Continue reading “Nebraska High School 2015 Fall Academic All-State Awards”
The 2015 Associated Press all-state football teams as voted on by Nebraska sports writers and sportscasters:
CLASS A
Offense
Receiver_Trystn Ducker, Bellevue West, 5-9, 165, Sr.
Receiver_Cade Johnson, Bellevue West, 6-0,175, Sr.
Lineman_Tyler Ciurej, Bellevue West, 6-4, 287, Jr.
Lineman_Jack Domandle, Millard West, 6-4, 280, Sr. Continue reading “St. Pat’s Byrn 1st Team All-State; Four Bulldogs Honorable Mention”
OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska volleyball team officially made the journey to Omaha on Wednesday to prepare for its NCAA Semifinal match on Thursday.
The Huskers met with the media before holding their open practice in the afternoon. Nebraska capped the day with a photo shoot and interviews with ESPN in preparation for its first NCAA Semifinals appearance since 2008. Continue reading “Huskers Arrive in Omaha for NCAA Semifinals”
LINCOLN, Neb. – Three members of the Nebraska volleyball team earned AVCA All-America team honors on Wednesday, while two received honorable mention.
Junior outside hitter Kadie Rolfzen earned first-team All-America honors for the first time in her career after two straight years as a third-team All-American. Her twin sister, junior middle blocker Amber Rolfzen, was a second-team All-American, the first selection of her career. Junior libero Justine Wong-Orantes was also honored for the first time in her career, as she earned third-team All-America status. Continue reading “Three Huskers Earn AVCA All-America Selections”
Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska football team practiced for just over two hours in half pads and helmets Tuesday afternoon in the Hawks Championship Center and Cook Pavilion in preparation for the Foster Farm Bowl Game.
Head Coach Mike Riley, along with offensive and defensive coordinators, spoke to the media following practice.
Riley gave a brief update on the team. Continue reading “Finals Week Not Holding Huskers Back”
The 2015 Associated Press All-State Volleyball Teams as voted on by Nebraska sports writers and sportscasters.
CLASS A
First team
Hitter_Allison Kuenle, North Platte, 5-11, Sr.
Hitter_Raegan LeGrand, Papillion-La Vista South, 5-10, Sr.
Hitter_Elizabeth Loschen, Omaha Marian, 6-1, Sr.
Hitter_Olivia Nicholson, North Platte, 6-0, Sr.
Hitter_Katie Stephens, Papillion-La Vista, 5-9, Sr.
Setter_Taylor Crandall, Papillion-La Vista South, 5-7, Sr.
Libero_Brittany Witt, Omaha Marian, 5-9, Sr. Continue reading “Bulldogs Nicholson and Kuenle named Associated Press First Team All-State”
The North Platte Community College Knights defeated the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers 99-73 on Saturday afternoon in a National Junior College Athletic Association Region IX South Sub-Region game.
The Knights got off to a quick start jumping out to an 18-3 lead and never looked back. They increased their lead to 32-7 with 7:46 to play in the first half.
The Knights never trailed in the game and led at halftime 50-27. Continue reading “NPCC Knights Defeat Eastern Wyoming”
