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Muckalt Brings History of Winning to Kearney

Posted on July 13, 2015July 13, 2015

KEARNEY, Neb. – At his introductory press conference Monday afternoon, new Tri-City Storm head coach and general manager Bill Muckalt emphasized his role in the development process for junior hockey players, working hard to better themselves each day.

Muckalt is someone who knows the development process well, playing junior hockey for the Merritt Centennials in British Columbia for two seasons before joining the University of Michigan. After scoring over 100 goals and winning two national championships as a Wolverine, Muckalt went right to the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks.

Now as a coach, Muckalt is getting his first Tier 1 coaching opportunity with Tri-City after a successful stint with Michigan Technological University, where he served as an assistant coach for the last four seasons.

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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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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.

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 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.

Tulowitzki homers as Rockies sweep Braves, 11-3

Posted on July 12, 2015

DENVER (AP) — All-Star Troy Tulowitzki homered, Charlie Blackmon had three hits and drove in four runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 11-3 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.

Drew Stubbs also went deep for the Rockies, who took four from Atlanta for the first time in team history.

Tulowitzki was chosen as an injury replacement to the NL All-Star team on Saturday, right after his 21-game hitting streak ended. He started another one with a three-run homer in the sixth off reliever Dave Carpenter.

Blackmon did his damage against Atlanta starter Alex Wood (6-6). His two-run single in the second gave Colorado a 3-0 lead and his second two-RBI single came two batters before Tulowitzki’s 10th home run.

Chad Bettis (5-4) got the win.

Tulowitzki replaces Gordon on NL All-Star team

Posted on July 12, 2015

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki learned Saturday he was heading to the All-Star Game again as an injury replacement.

It’s his fifth appearance in the All-Star Game where he’ll join fellow Rockies infielders Nolan Arenado (third baseman) and D.J. LeMahieu (second baseman) at the mid-summer classic. The Rockies shortstop is replacing Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon, who dislocated left thumb on Saturday against the Reds.

Tulowitzki went hitless in four at-bats with a walk in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Atlanta, snapping his career-long 21-game hitting streak. But his walk helped the Rockies rally in the ninth for the win and extended to 37 games his career high streak in which he has reached base.

Lincoln County Raceway Results: 7/11

Posted on July 12, 2015

Fast paced action would be an understatement when describing the fierce IMCA competition that was spotlighted at Lincoln County Raceway in North Platte, Nebraska on Saturday evening. Dave Pederson, Jamey Kennicutt, Kyle Werkmeister, Jacob Olmstead and Erik Nelson all punched their tickets to the winners circle with feature wins.

Cashing in on his great starting spot on the grid, Dave Pederson of Brady led every lap of the IMCA Modified Feature to earn the victory. Dash for Cash victor Mike ‘The Magic Man’ Densberger of Lincoln, Nebraska made the pass for second place with two laps to go in the feature. Densberger charged to the podium with a stellar drive that resulted in second place that started in the second row of the starting grid. Finishing strong with a speedy final two laps, John Hansen of Ft. Morgan, Colorado was the show finisher in the feature event.

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