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Huskers Approach South Alabama Match-Up

Posted on September 11, 2015

The Huskers face South Alabama on Saturday at 7 p.m. (Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations) — The Huskers face South Alabama on Saturday at 7 p.m. *(Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations)*

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska football team practiced for about 90 minutes without pads at the Hawks Championship Center on Thursday in preparation for Saturday’s game against South Alabama.

Head Coach Mike Riley spoke to the media after practice and confirmed that Freedom Akinmoladun will start at defensive end in place of the injured Jack Gangwish.

“Ross Dzuris will play for sure,” Riley said. “And then we’re looking at a couple other options there. We’re getting some guys ready. We probably won’t have quite the rotation we did last week.”

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AUDIO: Lady Bulldogs sweep GI Northwest in home opener

Posted on September 11, 2015September 11, 2015

North Platte Lady Bulldogs improved to 8-1 with a three-set sweep of Grand Island Northwest (6-1) in front of a raucous crowd at the Dawg House on Thursday night. The Lady Bulldogs won the first set 25-15, the second set 25-19 and finished off the sweep 25-22. Allison Kuenle led the team with 20 kills, while fellow senior Alex Neff dished out 48 assists in the win. North Platte will face Gering and Alliance in Gering on Saturday starting at 1 pm. You can hear the action live on ESPN Radio 1410. Continue reading “AUDIO: Lady Bulldogs sweep GI Northwest in home opener”

AUDIO: Bulldogs visit rival Kearney looking for 3-0 start

Posted on September 11, 2015

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NPCC Lady Knights to Compete in Pizza Hut Invite

Posted on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team will travel to Sterling, Colo. this weekend to participate in the Pizza Hut Invitational, hosted by Northeastern Junior College. The tournament will take place on September 11-12.

The Lady Knights are 6-6 on the season. They are led in kills by Valerie Most with 117 kills and MaKenna Ketter with 107. Shelby Wolever and Aryn Meisinger lead the team in set assists with 154 and 139 respectively. Jessica Lovitt and Samantha Morgan share the team lead in blocks with 31 each. Megan Chintala leads the team in digs with 161. Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights to Compete in Pizza Hut Invite”

Padres take down Rockies, 11-4

Posted on September 10, 2015

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Kemp and Jedd Gyorko homered and James Shields pitched six innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday night.

The Padres had 18 hits, two shy of their season high, in winning their second straight after a four-game losing streak. Continue reading “Padres take down Rockies, 11-4”

Sano’s homer sends Twins past Royals 3-2 in 12 innings

Posted on September 9, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Miguel Sano homered with two outs in the 12th inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Sano was stuck in an 0-for-14 slump that included 11 strikeouts when he stepped to the plate against Franklin Morales (3-2), the Royals’ sixth reliever of the night. Continue reading “Sano’s homer sends Twins past Royals 3-2 in 12 innings”

Huskers Add Central Michigan to Future Schedule

Posted on September 9, 2015

Nebraska will host Central Michigan at Memorial Stadium in 2020. (Photo Courtesy PRANGE Aerial Photography)

The University of Nebraska has added Central Michigan to the 2020 non-conference football schedule. The Nebraska Athletics Department announced the latest addition to the Huskers’ future non-conference schedule on Wednesday.

The Chippewas will visit Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The game will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The contest is the second scheduled non-conference game for Nebraska in 2020. The Huskers are scheduled to take on Cincinnati at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 12, 2020. Continue reading “Huskers Add Central Michigan to Future Schedule”

Wallace wins it in 9th for Padres, 2-1 over Rockies

Posted on September 9, 2015

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brett Wallace’s fielder’s choice grounder drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Corey Spangenberg doubled to lead off the ninth against Boone Logan (0-3) and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by pinch-hitter Clint Barmes. Continue reading “Wallace wins it in 9th for Padres, 2-1 over Rockies”

NPHS launches Little Bulldog Ticket Program

Posted on September 9, 2015

Next week (Sept. 14-19) begins the first annual Little Bulldog Ticket program at North Platte High School. K-5 students get in free to NPHS sponsored activities with the Little Bulldog ticket and a paid adult throughout the week. Please contact NPHS with questions regarding the program at (308) 535-7105.

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AUDIO: Grand Island sweeps Lady Bulldogs softball

Posted on September 9, 2015

North Platte (7-10) lost both games of a doubleheader at Grand Island (13-3) on Tuesday night. Game one ended in six innings, 10-2, after a five run sixth inning by Grand Island. The Lady Bulldogs fell behind 5-0 before cutting the deficit to 5-2 going into the bottom of the 6th inning. Taylar Coleman had an RBI single and Hallie Morales hit a solo home run in game one for North Platte.

Grand Island won game two, 8-0, in five innings. North Platte stranded the bases loaded in the top of the 5th inning, the Lady Bulldogs stranded 14 runners total in the two games. Continue reading “AUDIO: Grand Island sweeps Lady Bulldogs softball”