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Volleyball12Here are the 2014 Associated Press All-State Volleyball Teams as voted on by sports writers and sportscasters throughout the state.

CLASS A

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Sarah Allick, Lincoln North Star, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Raegan LeGrand, Papillion-La Vista South, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter_Olivia Nicholson, North Platte, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Priscilla O’Dowd, Papillion-La Vista, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Meagen Roth, Lincoln Southeast, 6-0, Sr.

Setter_Jessica Peters, Papillion-La Vista, 5-10, Sr.

Libero_Brittany Witt, Omaha Marian, 5-7, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Allie Davis, Lincoln Southwest, 6-2, Jr.

Hitter_Elizabeth Loschen, Omaha Marian, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Kelsey O’Connell, Omaha Marian, 6-2, Sr.

Hitter_Katie Stephens, Papillion-La Vista, 5-9, Jr.

Hitter_Sophia Terwilleger, Omaha Marian, 5-9, Jr.

Setter_Kylee Wurster, Lincoln Southeast, 5-8, Sr.

Libero_Taylor Els, Lincoln Southwest, 5-7, Jr.

Honorable Mention

Kaylie Dengel, Christina Jerauld, Sydney Slie, Bellevue East; Kate Imig, Sage Meyer, Bellevue West; Alyssa Thege, Columbus; Hayli Dorfmeyer, Gessica Gdowski, Molly Schiermeyer, Fremont; Savana Peterson, Sierra Peterson, Mackenzie Puckett, Grand Island; Maggie McGowan, Kearney; Lexie Duch, Anna Holmquist, Taylor Rising, Kylie Roe, Lincoln East; Jaida Jackson, Lincoln High; Kailee Brown, Katie Hitz, Lincoln North Star; Kelli Holloway, Lincoln Northeast; LTyra Douglas, Emma McKillip, Carley Sheppard, Lincoln Southeast; Madison Egger, Lincoln Southwest; Libby Koukol, Millard North; Jamie Hauptman, Lauryn Hilger, Millard South; Cassidy Loberg, Kira Shapiro, Tiffany Wentworth, Sydney Yong, Millard West; Jaycee Bradley, Layne Mitchell, Taylor Thompson, Norfolk; Kaitlynn Harvey, Jessy Hunt, Allison Kuenle, North Platte; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Alex Gill, Omaha Burke; Claire Bexten, Kia Scott, Omaha Central; Andie Hanus, Maren McGuire, Hannah Mueller, Omaha Marian; Ciera Clark, Stephanie Hansen, Omaha North; Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; Lauren Salerno, Omaha Westside; Steph Gatson, Ellie McDonnell, Elena Melendez, Papillion-La Vista; Taylor Crandall, Taliyah Flores, Erin Warren, Papillion-La Vista South; Victoria Harnett, South Sioux City.

CLASS B

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Maddy Bruder, Norris, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Kelsey Green, Elkhorn South, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Kylie Hohlen, Norris, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Claire Knust, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 6-0, Sr.

Hitter_Halie McArdle, Gretna, 5-9, Jr.

Setter_Allison Penner, Aurora, 5-11, Sr.

Libero_Brooke Swain, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 5-8, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Kiley Hixson, Aurora, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Nicole Skovsende, Elkhorn, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Kaitlin VanLoon, Lincoln Pius X, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Alyssa Woodman, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter/Libero_Amanda Young, Gretna, 5-8, Jr.

Setter_Sara Boothe, Lincoln Pius X, 5-7, Sr.

Setter_Ashley Knight, Elkhorn South, 5-9, Sr.

Honorable mention

Kennedy Cyza, Precious Williams, Alliance; Logan Ohlson, Aurora; Kim Higgins, Hannah Sexton, Beatrice; Jessa Johnston, Bennington; Callie Alberico, Blair; Libby Anthony, Taylor Doremus, Crete; Dani Carlson, Lauren Edet, Allie Hotovy, Grace Nelson, Elkhorn; Sarah Swanson, Jaden Thiem, Elkhorn South; Leah Newman, Kaylee Spreier, Gering; Hanna Ehmke, Gretna; Lakeshia Ellwanger, Taylor Hinrichs, Hastings; Ellie Brown, Jenna Gillespie, Holdrege; Maddie Grendahl, Claire McDermott, Lincoln Pius X; Megan Aultz, Nebraska City; Ally Catt, Jordyn Clauss, Payton Ruhl, Norris; Kayla Bachle, Allie Beckmann, Audra Cooksley, Erin Schleicher, Northwest; Madison Briggs, Emily Foje, Omaha Duchesne Academy; Holly McGregor, Lauren Parr, Omaha Gross Catholic; Allie Bray, Maggie Timmerman, Omaha Mercy; Maddie Dotzler, Emma Heldt, Omaha Roncalli Catholic; Brooke Heyne, Monica Hruby, McKenna Kirkpatrick, Allison Schomers, Omaha Skutt Catholic; Colby Duvel, Nicki Stolzer, Platteview; Shayla Scanlan, Plattsmouth; Kyra Willats, Scottsbluff; Maddi Porter, Sidney; Brianna Boender, Ashley Neujahr, Waverly; Dacia Stuhr, York.

CLASS C1

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Emma Benton, Grand Island Central Catholic, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Maeghan Pieper, Columbus Scotus, 5-11, Jr.

Hitter_Tiani Reeves, Gothenburg, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Kendall Schroer, Ogallala, 6-0, Sr.

Hitter_Megan Wickey, Omaha Concordia, 6-2, Sr.

Setter_Ali Rowse, Minden, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Morgan Stute, Kearney Catholic, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Olivia Schneider, Arlington, 5-8, Sr.

Hitter_Kelsey Shoemaker, Stanton, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Anna Squiers, Kearney Catholic, 5-11, So.

Hitter_Averey Yaksich, Omaha Concordia, 6-0, So.

Hitter_Gabby Shannon, Wahoo, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Allie Prososki, Kearney Catholic, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Abby Humlicek, Columbus Lakeview, 5-6, Sr.

Honorable mention

Hannah Fleischer, Emalie Krabel, Brittani Wiseman, Adams Central; Ellie Carr, Ainsworth; Savanah Reed, Arlington; Jessica Klaudt, Kelsey Marr, Ashland-Greenwood; Taylor Petersen, Rachel Walker, Auburn; Kelly Dailey, Maggie Dailey, Aspen Jansa, Caitlin Makovicka, Haley Thiele, Hannah Thiele, Bishop Neumann; Dana Pelster, Boone Central/Newman Grove; Krisha Scott, Broken Bow; Cacey Vavra, Centennial; Chandler Hagemann, Jadyn McCartney, Kiana Wright, Chadron; MaKenna Ketter, Paige Spady, Chase County; Payton Rosendahl, Kayla Schrunk, Columbus Lakeview; Courtney Labenz, Kim Stutzman, Morgan Thorson, Columbus Scotus; Michaela Snyder, Conestoga; Emma Coenen, Madie Egbarts, Douglas County West; Shelby Pollman, Fairbury; Alyssa Frederick, Maygan Ramsey, Baylee Vrtiska, Falls City; Grace Whitlow, Fort Calhoun; Carlee Hinn, Denie Jacobson, Gordon-Rushville; Sadie Goering, Laura Lowry, Lauren Webb, Gordon-Rushville; Kori Speckmann, Johnson County Central; Whitney Colling, Paige Hervert, Callie Opbroek, Kearney Catholic; D’Anna Attanasio, Ashlyn Power, Lincoln Christian; Julia Pomerenke, Lincoln Lutheran; Maggie Hiatt, Louisville; Katelyn Bartak, Madison; Hayley Densberger, Jaela Zimmerman, Malcolm; Emily Burton, Jensyn Meyer, Milford; Rebecca Stewart, Addison Woodward, Minden; Jori Peters, McKenna Zulkoski, Mitchell; Bailey Ehlers, Norfolk Catholic; Sammy Dirkschneider, Brooke Fredrickson, Kristin Lux, North Bend Central; Jenna Paloucek, Shelby Welsh, Ogallala; Tori Jones, Jenna Spellerberg, Omaha Concordia; Morgan Alexander, Andrea Carson, Kenzie Drudik, Jordan Kuck, Ord; Jaci Brahmer, Shelby Bretschneider, Sydney Silhacek, Pierce; Maddie Fousek, Karrie Sestak, Kylie Sestak, St. Paul; Rachel Brandl, Tabitha Kander, Stanton; Sydney Lintner, Syracuse; Madison Kelber, Valentine; Bailey Brigham, Lauren Crockett, Taylor Homes, Katie Reeves, Kinsley Tingelhoff, Wahoo; Madison Frevert, Lexi Sokol, Wayne; Amanda Hansen, West Point-Beemer; Bailey Batenhorst, Sydney Bradfield, Jenni Lueshen, Wisner-Pilger; Kaitlyn Herman, Matty Luehr, Wood River.

CLASS C2

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Hanna Justesen, Elmwood-Murdock, 5-9, Sr.

Hitter_Carley Remmers, Freeman, 6-1, Sr.

Hitter_Katie Steuter, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Maria Wortmann, Crofton, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Riley Dorn, Freeman, 5-9, Sr.

Setter_Clare Hamburger, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-9, Sr.

Libero_Shandra Farmer, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-3, Jr.

Second team

Hitter_Tarrin Beller, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Marissa Haynes, Freeman, 5-11, Sr.

Hitter_Lauren Hinrichs, Doniphan-Trumbull, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Maddie Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 6-1, So.

Hitter_Laura McInturf, Southern Valley, 5-11, Sr.

Setter_Jamie Petz, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 5-5, Sr.

Libero_Brooke Hays, Southern Valley, 5-6, Sr.

Honorable mention

Jenna Eller, Kinsey Kozisek, Allison Pokorny, Aquinas Catholic; Alexis Villwok, Archbishop Bergan; Emily Christensen, Battle Creek; McKenna McClintic, Andi Plock, Burwell; Megan Dudden, AdreAnna Ernest, Bridgeport; Sloan Johnson, Marlana Kent, MiKayla Kent, Cambridge; Casey Krolikowski, Madesin Myers, Mady Roth, Centura; Maddie Cerv, Clarkson-Leigh; Allison Ahrens, Monica Ahrens, Breanna Allen, Kelsey Sanger, Crofton; Kelsey Anderson, Cross County; Devon Dvorak, Payton Robley, East Butler; Jenna Parks, Liz Selting, Baylee Wemhoff, Elgin Public/Pope John; Brenna Backemeyer, Abby Meyer, Sheridan Spohr, Elmwood-Murdock; Tracey Maloley, Fillmore Central; Emily Lenners, Taylor Sugden, Freeman; Jenny Knobbe, Guardian Angels Central Catholic; Emily Feilmeier, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Lil Sheehy, Josie Prevette, Hastings St. Cecilia; Natalie Gasseling, Brooke Turek, Hemingford; Brooke Munsen, Tessa Otzel, Hershey; Daeja Ford, Kourtney Harris, Homer; Bailey Kuhlmann, Ashton Nanninga, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer; Dinah Bialas, Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family; Madison Biesecker, Danika Daum, Madie Snyder, Kimball; Amber Mazankowski, Cassidy Ostrand, Claire Ostrand, Nebraska Christian; Olivia Bures, Brynn Charling, Oakland-Craig; Katie Zheng, Omaha Brownell-Talbot; Mariah Calfee, Klaire Phillips, Palmyra; Claire Maaliao, Perkins County; Krista Johnson, Rylee Morris, Hope Svoboda, Sandy Creek; Emmie Noyd, Shelby-Rising City; Savana Quinn, Southern Valley; Morgan Frahm, Jaysa Hoins, Leah Meyer, Superior; Megan Drudik, McKenna Griess, Sydney Griess, Nicole Keenan, Kailyn Wiseman, Sutton; Savannah Nelson, Emily Puls, McKenize Rusk, Wakefield; Kara Aronson, Marylyn Mozena, Weeping Water; Madison Egr, Bailey Josoff, Brooke Kelly, Yutan.

CLASS D1

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Kylie Belt, Emerson-Hubbard, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Madison Jurgens, Diller-Odell, 5-9, So.

Hitter_Hannah Kring, Axtell, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Krissy Krotter, St. Mary’s, 5-8, Sr.

Hitter_Lindsy Siegel, Ansley-Litchfield, 5-9,Sr.

Setter_Bridget Schneider, St. Mary’s, 5-6, Sr.

Libero_Mackenzie Wecker, St. Mary’s, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Josie Cox, Maxwell, 6-2, Jr.

Hitter_Sydney Hupp, St. Mary’s, 6-0, Jr.

Hitter_Jenna Habegger, Pawnee City, 6-2, Sr.

Hitter_Catherine Mick, BDS, 5-9, Jr.

Hitter_Shawna Paitz, Ansley-Litchfield, 5-7, Sr.

Setter_Tara Callahan, Brady, 6-1, So.

Libero_Kortney Allen, Blue Hill, 5-4, Sr.

Honorable mention

Rachel Kneifl, Courtney Martinsen, Gabby Sullivan, Allen; Hanna Lane, Nicole Wardyn, Ansley-Litchfield; Kaylea Watson, Arapahoe; Sophie Mellema, Kit Wells, Axtell; Jaycie Hoins, Madison Yantzie, BDS; Mackenzie Willicott, Blue Hill; Amber Bendig, Drew Purviance, Boyd County; Josie Palmer, Brady; Shelby Lineberry, Maddy Roumph, Mandi Stansberry, Cedar Bluffs; Jayden Erickson, Central Valley; Mallory Cooper, Clearwater-Orchard; Jill Behrends, Madison Blackwelder, Creek Valley; Rebecca Eggerling, Creighton; Lauren Schmidt, Deshler; Madison Hajek, Katie Schultis, Josie Vitosh, Diller-Odell; Shelby Ferguson, Elm Creek; Payton Blanke, Abby Drieling, Emerson-Hubbard; Sam Due, Madison Johnson, Friend; Macy Peregrine, Halle Plumbtree, Fullerton; Rebekah Larson, Eve Vanderneck, Heartland; Sam Brester, Kalli Brester, Faith Molacek, Howells-Dodge; Kaili Hackerott, Jacey Olmer, Humphrey St. Francis; Ellie Arduser, Audra Corbit, Laurel-Concord/Coleridge; Laura Box, Karley Kreifels, Lourdes Central Catholic; Tracy Blake, Bailee Keller, Maxwell; Haley Knoecky, Margaret Johnson, Mead; Grayce Jorgensen, Medicine Valley; Kaylyn Beiermann, Nebraska Lutheran; Hallie Ballinger, Shelby Roth, Pender; Regyn Hicks, Lanie Thies, Potter-Dix; Shelby Hundley, Pawnee City; Katelyn Backhaus, Elle Bermel, Haley Schnoor, Randolph; Jerica Baumert, Lindsey Wisnieski, Scribner-Snyder; Shayla Dockweiler, South Loup; Emily Pongratz, Riley Sibbel, St. Mary’s; Jackie Lewis, Twin Loup.

CLASS D2

First team

Position_Name, School, Height, Grade

Hitter_Maggie Goltz, Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-1, Jr.

Hitter_Blair Hofstetter, Meridian, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Amber Pribyl, Exeter-Milligan, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Monique Schafer, Stuart, 5-8, Jr.

Hitter_Chainey Tompkin, Giltner, 6-0, Jr.

Setter_Jaclyn Happold, Giltner, 5-9, Sr.

Libero_Madison Omel, Giltner, 5-5, Sr.

Second team

Hitter_Kristine Edgren, Bertrand, 5-6, So.

Hitter_Harlee Fischer, Stuart, 5-7, So.

Hitter_Kelsey Higgins, Sandhills-Thedford, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Courtni Kunz, Stuart, 5-10, Sr.

Hitter_Madison Van Housen, Hampton, 5-10, So.

Setter_Sydney Parr, Silver Lake, 5-5, Jr.

Libero_Harlie Himmelberg, Lawrence-Nelson, 5-3, Jr.

Honorable mention

Haley Hays, Alma; Tami Myers, Anselmo-Merna; Tess Nottlemann, Jerrica Tietz, Bancroft-Rosalie; Jadyn High, Haley Dannehl, Mollie Kaps, Bertrand; Kaitlin Rudloff, Crawford; Anna Eggers, Elwood; Jessica Deterding, Eustis-Farnam; Sydney Hall, Marissa Howard, Hailey Luzum, Exeter-Milligan; Abby Magdanz, Elizabeth Magdanz, Lauren Parrish, Falls City Sacred Heart; Shelby Hinrichs, Kelbie Lyon, Giltner; Tristin Mason, Jaime Troester, Hampton; Colby Cox, Whitney Rosno, Hayes Center; Bethany Hollman, Heartland Lutheran; Brandy Schaack, Hyannis; Kendra Alberts, Johnson-Brock; Harlie Himmelberg, Carlie Mazour, Kelsey Menke, Lawrence-Nelson; Brooke Wehrbein, Lewiston; Kaitlyn Berner, Shaela Jenkins, Diedra Waite, Leyton; Colette Thorell, Loomis; Darcey Simonsen, Lyons-Decatur-Northeast; Erin Johnson, Allison Klipp, Rylee Pieper, Meridian; Ally Ginkens, Jessica Lovitt, Mullen; Lauren White, Parkview Christian; Cora Brott, Emma Holz, Paxton; Kelsey Higgins, Sandhills-Thedford; Abby Ehrman, Josie Parr, Sydney Parr, Silver Lake; Erin Bloom, Megan Carraher, Ashley Glesinger, Spalding Academy; Trisha Fox, Brittany Hanzlik, Stuart; Breanna James, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller; Christina Daniels, Wallace; Brianna Einspahr, Sydney Harchelroad, Lesley Towery, Wauneta-Palisade; Kristi Bruening, Jenna Heine, Wynot.

Jon Gruden Agrees to Contract Extension with ESPN

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Jon Gruden (Photo from ESPN.com)

CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Gruden has agreed to a contract extension with ESPN through the 2021 NFL season.

ESPN announced the deal Monday night.

Frequently mentioned for vacant NFL and college coaching openings, the Super Bowl-winning coach joined ESPN in May 2009 as an analyst. He teams with play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico on “Monday Night Football” and appears on other ESPN programs.

“There’s no place I’d rather be,” Gruden said.

ESPN’s NFL rights deal also runs through 2021.

Gruden became the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl at 38 when he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the title after the 2002 season. He also made a Super Bowl appearance with the Oakland Raiders.

AP Source: Rios, Royals Agree to $11 Million Deal

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Alex Rios

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says outfielder Alex Rios and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was subject to Rios passing a physical.

Rios will take over in right field from Nori Aoki, who became a free agent after helping the Royals win their first AL pennant since 1985.

Rios, who turns 34 in February, had been with Texas since August 2013 and hit .280 this year with four homers and 54 RBIs. He set career highs with the Chicago White Sox in 2012 with 25 homers and 91 RBIs.

His agreement was first reported by CBS.

Royals Sign Right-Hander Pino, Designate Coleman

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kc-royalsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals signed former Twins right-hander Yohan Pino on Monday and designated reliever Casey Coleman for assignment.

The 30-year-old Pino went 2-5 with a 5.07 ERA in 11 starts for Minnesota last season. He made his debut June 19 against the White Sox and earned his first win against Seattle on July 10.

Pino, who also has pitched for the Indians, Blue Jays and Reds organizations, spent most of last season at Triple-A Rochester. He went 10-2 with a 2.47 ERA for the Red Wings.

Coleman went 1-0 with a 5.25 ERA in 10 appearances for the Royals last season. He was 5-1 with a 2.15 ERA for their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha.

Trevathan’s Season over after Latest Knee Injury

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Danny Trevathan

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan’s season is over after tests revealed a dislocated left kneecap.

It’s the third time since August that Trevathan has injured his left knee.

His latest injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 22-10 win at San Diego. It was his first game since fracturing a bone under the kneecap against the New York Jets on Oct. 12. And that injury came two months after he originally fractured his left leg in training camp.

The news was better on linebacker Brandon Marshall, who sprained his right foot and is expected to be back for the playoffs.

Peyton Manning was still fighting off an illness and getting treatment for a strained quadriceps, which he blamed on dehydration Sunday.

Kentucky Still Unanimous No. 1 Team in AP Poll

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basketballKentucky is still the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 poll.

The Wildcats (11-0) got all 65 first-place votes in the new poll Monday. The top seven spots are unchanged from a week ago.

Duke, Arizona, Louisville and Wisconsin round out the top five, followed by Virginia and Villanova. Gonzaga and Texas swapped spots from last week and Kansas is 10th.

Kentucky last week lost forward Alex Poythress for the season after he tore a knee ligament in practice. The Wildcats responded Saturday with an 84-70 win over North Carolina, which is down three spots to 24th in the new rankings.

The only poll newcomer is No. 25 Michigan State, ranked again after a one-week absence.

Northern Iowa dropped out after a double-overtime loss to VCU.

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 14, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking:

Record Pts Prv
1. Kentucky (65) 11-0 1,625 1
2. Duke 8-0 1,545 2
3. Arizona 10-0 1,505 3
4. Louisville 9-0 1,349 4
5. Wisconsin 10-1 1,331 5
6. Virginia 9-0 1,294 6
7. Villanova 10-0 1,215 7
8. Gonzaga 9-1 1,175 9
9. Texas 8-1 1,154 8
10. Kansas 8-1 1,102 10
11. Wichita St. 7-1 959 11
12. Ohio St. 8-1 838 12
13. Iowa St. 8-1 772 14
14. Utah 7-2 670 13
15. Oklahoma 6-2 647 16
16. Washington 8-0 598 17
17. Maryland 10-1 512 19
18. Miami 9-1 426 20
19. San Diego St. 7-2 424 18
20. St. John’s 8-1 353 24
21. Notre Dame 10-1 351 25
22. West Virginia 9-1 333 22
23. Butler 8-2 259 15
24. North Carolina 6-3 122 21
25. Michigan St. 7-3 116 —

Others receiving votes: Baylor 97, TCU 80, Colorado St. 75, N. Iowa 65, Georgetown 41, California 37, Arkansas 19, Seton Hall 14, VCU 6, LSU 4, Oklahoma St. 4, Old Dominion 4, Penn St. 3, Davidson 1.

Broncos, CSU Team Up to Create Sports Institute

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DenverBroncosENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos and Colorado State University are teaming up to create The Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute.

The program debuts in the spring with three courses in a newly developed minor degree in sports management at CSU, pending faculty council approval.

President and CEO Joe Ellis said the Broncos are “proud to partner with a world-class university like Colorado State.

CSU President Tony Frank said, “This is exactly the kind of private-public partnership that will be transformational for our students and also in professional sports and higher education.”

The program includes internships with the Broncos, guest lectures from management and studies developed in coordination with the team in the colleges of business, liberal arts, health & human services and agriculture.

Storm To Participate In Slumberland’s Making Homes For Holidays

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Tri-City Storm HockeyKEARNEY, Neb. – Tri-City Storm players and staff will donate their time this week to participate in Slumberland Furniture’s annual Making Homes For Holidays donation event this week in Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney.

Slumberland will be giving new beds to families in need in Central Nebraska this holiday season. Since 1993, the furniture company has donated more than 20,000 beds to families who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor.

The donation efforts are part of the company’s 40 Winks Foundation, which seeks to provide mattresses and beds to children and families lacking resources to help them attain one of the foundational blocks of life – a full and healthy night’s sleep.

Tri-City players and staff will start on Tuesday morning at the Slumberland location in Columbus at 9 a.m. and continue in Grand Island in the afternoon at 2 p.m.

The effort will continue Wednesday afternoon in Kearney, with the event getting underway at 3 p.m.

With just one more game before the league’s holiday break, Tri-City is preparing to take on Omaha at the Ralston Arena this Friday at 7:35 p.m.

NPCC Knights Softball Team to Host Winter Camp

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Knights-SoftballThe North Platte Community College Knights softball team will be hosting their Winter Softball Camp Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the North Campus hitting facility.  The camp will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  All ages are welcome to attend.

Cost for the camp is $45.  The entry fee includes the camp, lunch with the North Platte Community College softball players and coaches, and admission to the men’s and women’s basketball game against Southeast Community College.  Game times are at 2:00 p.m. for the women’s game, and 4:00 p.m. for the men’s game.

The camp will focus on fielding, hitting, base running and throwing.  The North Platte Community College softball team and coaches will also work one on one with the campers to improve their softball skills.

North Platte Community College head softball coach Janelle Higgins said: “We have had great kids and sold out camps the last two years and looking forward to another great camp this year. Our girls love interacting with the campers and showing them what our program is all about and we are family.”

Campers need to bring their bats, glove and shoes.

The deadline for registering for the camp is January, 10, 2015.  The camp is limited to 32 athletes, so get your registration in as soon as possible. The complete camp brochure can be found on the North Platte Community College athletic website,  www.npccknights.com .

For further information contact head coach Janelle Higgins at (308) 535-3622 or email her at higginsj@mpcc.edu.

This Month in Nebraska Athletics

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Dec. 15-21

Friday, Dec. 19                 Academics                   Graduate Commencement                              Pinnacle Bank Arena       3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20            Academics                   Undergraduate Commencement                   Pinnacle Bank Arena       9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20            Women’s Basketball  High Point (BTN Plus)                                        Pinnacle Bank Arena       3 p.m.

Dec. 22-28

Monday, Dec. 22              Men’s Basketball          at Hawaii (Diamond Head Classic) (ESPNU)      Honolulu, Hawaii                11:59 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23             Men’s Basketball          vs. Wichita State or Loyola Marymount           Honolulu, Hawaii                TBA

Thursday, Dec. 25            Men’s Basketball          vs. TBA (Diamond Head Classic)                     Honolulu, Hawaii                TBA

Saturday, Dec. 27             Football                          vs. USC (Holiday Bowl) (ESPN)                        San Diego, Calif.                7 p.m.

 

Dec. 29–Jan. 4

Monday, Dec. 29              Women’s Basketball   at Minnesota (BTN)                                              Minneapolis, Minn.             8 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 31       Men’s Basketball        Indiana (BTN)                                                       Pinnacle Bank Arena       4:30 p.m.

Thursday–Friday, Jan. 1-2     Wrestling                        at Southern Scuffle                                              Chattanooga, Tenn.           8 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3               Women’s Basketball  Maryland (CBS)                                                   Pinnacle Bank Arena       3 p.m.

Jan. 5-11

Monday, Jan. 5                 Men’s Basketball          at Iowa (BTN)                                                        Iowa City, Iowa                    8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8               Women’s Basketball   at Michigan State (BTN)                                      East Lansing, Mich.            7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8              Men’s Basketball        Rutgers (ESPNU)                                                Pinnacle Bank Arena       8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9                    Wrestling                       Omaha Skutt HS vs. Blue Springs (Mo.) HS      Devaney Center                5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9                    Wrestling                       Grand Island HS vs. Staley (Mo.) HS              Devaney Center                5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9                    Wrestling                       Purdue (Tumble N’ Rumble)                             Devaney Center                7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9                    Women’s Gymnastics  Lindenwood (Tumble N’ Rumble)                   Devaney Center                7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10             Swimming & Diving     at Florida Gulf Coast                                           Fort Myers, Fla.                   10 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11                Women’s Basketball   at Illinois (BTN Plus)                                            Champaign, Ill.                   2 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11               Men’s Basketball        Illinois (BTN)                                                         Pinnacle Bank Arena       7:30 p.m.

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