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Green, Kokesh Advance to Cliff Keen Semifinals

UNLLas Vegas, Nev. – Senior All-Americans James Green (157) and Robert Kokesh (174) each advanced to the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational semifinals to lead Nebraska on Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Huskers are in seventh place with 54.5 points heading into Saturday’s action. Minnesota leads the team race with 85.5 points.

Green, the No. 2 seed at 157 pounds, won by technical fall in each of his first two matches against California Baptist’s Nolan Kistler and Bakersfield’s Spencer Hill. He notched a 15-5 major decision over seventh-seeded Justin Staudenmayer of Brown in the quarterfinals. Green will face No. 3 seed Anthony Perrotti of Rutgers in Saturday’s semifinals.

Kokesh, the No. 2 seed at 174 pounds, opened the tournament with a 14-4 triumph over Columbia’s Shane Hughes before taking down Harvard’s Josef Johnson in the second round, 13-5. In the quarterfinals, the Husker senior won a 6-2 decision over No. 7 seed Mark Martin of Ohio State. Kokesh will battle third-seeded Tanner Weatherman of Iowa State in the semifinals.

Junior Austin Wilson went 2-1 at 165 pounds, falling to top-seeded Nicholas Sulzer of Virginia in the quarterfinals, 14-3. Wilson, the No. 8 seed, opened with a 12-2 major decision over Hofstra’s Nick Terdick before notching a 4-2 decision over Army’s Chandler Smith in the second round. Wilson is set to wrestle Air Force’s Jesse Stafford in the consolation bracket.

Collin Jensen, the No. 7 seed at heavyweight, also went 2-1 and will wrestle in the consolation bracket on Saturday. In the first round, Jensen defeated West Virginia’s Anthony Vizcarrondo, 5-3, and took down 10th-seeded Michael Hughes of Hofstra, 6-1, in the second round. Jensen was pinned by Michigan’s Adam Coon in the quarterfinals.

Justin Arthur (149) and TJ Dudley (184) will also wrestle in the consolation bracket on Saturday. Arthur went 3-1 on Friday with one pin and will face Ken Theobold of Rutgerson Saturday. Dudley also compiled a 3-1 mark with two major decisions and is set to grapple against West Virginia’s Jakob Scheffel in the consolation bracket.

No. 13 Tim Lambert (125), Micah Barnes (197), Eric Montoya (133) and No. 15 Anthony Abidin (141) also competed at the tournament, but were eliminated on Friday. First day results are available at arena.flowrestling.org.

The Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational continues on Saturday with Session III at 11 a.m. (CT). The championship finals are set for 5 p.m.

Huskers Stuff Hofstra in NCAA Opener

Nebraska-Volleyball-HuskersLincoln – Behind a big block, the 14th-seeded Nebraska volleyball team swept Hofstra, 3-0, Friday evening in a first-round NCAA Tournament match at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Despite the sweep, the Huskers had to work to win their opening NCAA Tournament match for the 31st consecutive season. Nebraska survived late Hofstra rallies in each of the first two sets, winning the opener 27-25 and taking set two, 25-23. NU closed out the match with a 25-16 victory in set three, but the Huskers did not secure the win until their fifth match point.

With the win, Nebraska (21-9) advances to Saturday’s second-round match against No. 20 Utah, which swept Kansas State in Friday’s first match. First serve between the Huskers and Utes is set for 7 p.m. and the match will air live in the state of Nebraska on NET. The television broadcast will also be streamed for free on Huskers.com and on BTN2GO.

Hofstra ended its season with a 28-6 record, tying for the sixth-most victories in school history and the program’s highest total since 1989.

Hofstra enjoyed a 38-36 advantage in kills, but it was the Husker block that was the difference. Nebraska totaled 19.5 blocks, just one-half block shy of the school record for a three-set NCAA Tournament match. Amber Rolfzen had 10 blocks to tie Melissa Elmer’s record for most blocks in a three-set postseason match. Amber’s twin sister Kadie posted a match-high 13 kills and hit .323 for the Big Red, while adding a double-double with a team-high 15 digs. Nuria Lopes da Silva led Hofstra with 10 kills as the only other player with double-figure kills.

Nebraska was victorious, 27-25, in a tight opening set that featured nine ties and three lead changes. Hofstra won five of the first six rallies and was on top 8-3 before the Huskers stormed back to take a 10-9 advantage. After Hofstra regained the lead, Nebraska used a 7-1 run to take a 19-5 lead. The Pride chipped away from there, evening the match at 23-23. The teams then traded side outs before Kadie Rolfzen secured the victory with a kill on the Huskers’ third set point. Rolfzen had five kills in the set, as did Lopes da Silva. Nebraska was strong at the net, recording 8.5 blocks in the set.

The Huskers began the second set in much stronger fashion, jumping out to a 9-2 advantage. Nebraska stretched the lead to as many as eight, before four straight Hofstra points closed the score to 12-8 and forced a Husker timeout. Nebraska won six of the next eight points to quickly push the lead back to eight. The Huskers were seemingly in control with six set points at 24-18, but Hofstra fought back with five straight points before Kelsey Fien closed out the 25-23 victory with a kill on Nebraska’s sixth set point. Hofstra totaled more kills than Nebraska for the second straight set, but the Huskers were once again bolstered by their block, stuffing six attacks in the set.

Nebraska dominated much of the third set in a 25-16 win. The Huskers won eight of the first nine rallies and stretched the lead to 23-11 following an 8-2 run. But as was the case in the first two sets, Hofstra did not go down without a fight. Nebraska had its first match point at 24-13, but needed five match points to close out the victory. Kadie Rolfzen had five kills and seven digs in the third set.

Wizards See Double in Easy Win over Nuggets

Denver_NuggetsWASHINGTON (AP) — Kris Humphries scored 20 points, Rasual Butler and Kevin Seraphin each had 16 as the Washington Wizards scored their biggest win of the season, beating the Denver Nuggets 119-89 on Friday night.

Washington won its fourth straight improving to 13-5. They set a season high in points.

Wilson Chandler, who scored 10 straight Denver points in a two-minute span in the third quarter, led the Nuggets with 20 points. Denver dropped to 9-10. Their 89 points equaled a season low.

Six Wizards’ players scored in double figures. Marcin Gortat had 15, Bradley Beal had 14 and Paul Pierce, playing two days after he left Wednesday’s game with a jammed left big toe, had 11.

John Wall narrowly missed a triple-double with nine points, 12 assists and eight rebounds.

Husker Pregame Party Set for Sunday

Nebraska-Huskers-BasketballLincoln – Join fellow Nebraska basketball fans on Sunday afternoon prior to the Huskers’ game with Creighton at the official pregame party at Barry’s Bar and Grill in the Haymarket.

The pregame event runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Barry’s Bar and Grill (235 N. 9th Street) and the free event for fans includes door prizes, giveaways, trivia, and fun with fellow Husker fans. The giveaways will take place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., allowing fans to get to Pinnacle Bank Arena in time for the 6 p.m. tipoff with the Bluejays.

For more information in the event, contact the Nebraska Athletic Development Office at (402) 472-2367.

Minnesota Prosecutors Want Public Files Sealed

Lincoln StarsMOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota prosecutors are trying to block public access to court documents detailing the case of two Nebraska hockey players accused of making a sex tape with a minor.

Assistant Clay County Attorney Pam Harris has filed a motion accusing the defense of attempting to bypass a gag order and make files accessible to the public. She has filed a motion asking the judge to seal evidence and prevent more from being filed until a January hearing.

Thomas Carey and Brandon Smith are accused filming a sex video with a 15-year-old girl in a Moorhead hotel when they were both 19. KFGO-AM (https://bit.ly/12JvIYg ) reports the indefinitely suspended Lincoln Stars players are charged with using a minor in a sexual performance, possession of child pornography and distributing pornography.

Attorneys from both sides are unable to comment due to the gag order.

Royals’ Hochevar to Begin Throwing off Mound Soon

Luke Hochevar
Luke Hochevar

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar hopes to begin throwing off a mound later this month as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery that caused him to miss all of last season.

Hochevar, who signed a $10 million, two-year deal to remain in Kansas City this week, had the surgery after feeling a twinge in his pitching elbow in spring training. He wound up watching from the dugout as the Royals surged to the World Series.

Hochevar said on a conference call with reporters Friday that he had other offers in free agency but he wanted to stay with the Royals after watching their success this past season.

The former No. 1 overall draft pick said he feels better now than he did before the surgery.

Demaryius Thomas Says He’ll Give Broncos a Break

Demaryius Thomas
Demaryius Thomas

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Demaryius Thomas says he’d take a hometown discount to stay in Denver.

If he does, the Broncos can thank Peyton Manning and even Josh McDaniels, the man who drafted him.

Thomas, who has a bruised right ankle, said he expects to play Sunday against Buffalo, but the bigger news is his eagerness to get a deal done to stay in Denver for the long haul.

While hometown discount is a nebulous term — is that less than the $16 million annually that Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald average, and if so, how much less? — it is certainly good news for the Broncos.

They have two other stars up for megadeals in cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and tight end Julius Thomas. Then, there’s the blockbuster extension looming for Von Miller after 2015.

Nebraska AP High School Football Final Rankings

fox-footballHere are the final Associated Press Nebraska high school football rankings in Classes A through D2. Listings include name of school, season record and previous ranking (NR-not ranked). The rankings are based on a formula that includes ratings from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star plus experts for each class. Class A: Dale Miller, Grand Island Independent. Class B: Jeff Fielder, Scottsbluff Star-Herald. Class C1: Tom Behmer, Norfolk Daily News. Class C2: Brent Wasinius, Fremont Tribune. Class D1: Andrew Bottrell, North Platte Telegraph. Class D2: Nick Blasnitz, Hastings Tribune.

CLASS A

1. Omaha North (13-0), 1.

2. Creighton Preparatory School (11-2), 3.

3. Papillion-La Vista South (8-4), 6.

4. Millard North (10-1), 2.

5. Grand Island (10-2), 5.

6. Omaha Central (7-4), 7.

7. Millard West (7-4), 9.

8. Lincoln East (7-3), 8.

9. Bellevue West (6-4), 4.

10. Kearney (7-4), 10.

Others receiving votes: None.

CLASS B

1. Omaha Skutt Catholic (11-2), 1.

2. Elkhorn (10-3), 4.

3. McCook (10-2), 5.

4. Gretna (9-2), 3.

5. Scottsbluff (10-2), 6.

6. Blair (7-4), 7.

7. Seward (8-3), NR.

8. Beatrice (7-4), NR.

9. Elkhorn South (7-3), 2.

10. York (7-3), 8.

Others receiving votes: None.

CLASS C1

1. Boone Central/Newman Grove (13-0), 1.

2. Norfolk Catholic (9-2), 3.

3. Ashland-Greenwood (12-1), 2.

4. Kearney Catholic (10-2), 8.

5. Columbus Scotus (9-2), 4.

6. Cozad (10-2), 6.

7. Chadron (8-2), 7.

8. Grand Island Central Catholic (8-3), 10.

9. Wilber-Clatonia (9-1), 5.

10. Pierce (6-4), NR.

Others receiving votes: Boys Town.

CLASS C2

1. Aquinas Catholic (12-1), 4.

2. Battle Creek (11-1), 1.

3. Hartington Cedar Catholic (10-3), 6.

4. Oakland-Craig (10-2), 7.

5. Sutton (9-1), 3.

6. Hastings St. Cecilia (9-2), 5.

7. North Platte St. Patrick’s (10-1), 2.

8. Archbishop Bergan (8-3), 8.

9. Freeman (9-2), 9.

10. Lutheran High Northeast (6-4), NR.

Others receiving votes: Fillmore Central, Malcolm.

CLASS D1

1. Hemingford (13-0), 1.

2. BDS (11-2), 7.

3. Blue Hill (6-4), 8.

4. Elm Creek (10-2), 9.

5. Heartland (10-1), 4.

6. Guardian Angels Central Catholic (11-1), 3.

7. Creighton (10-1), 2.

8. Friend (10-1), 5.

6. Fullerton (10-1), 6.

10. Howells-Dodge (6-4), NR.

Others receiving votes: Burwell.

CLASS D2

1. Exeter-Milligan (13-0), 1.

2. Falls City Sacred Heart (9-3), 5.

3. Anselmo-Merna (12-1), 4.

4. Humphrey St. Francis (10-1), 3.

5. Kenesaw (9-2), 6.

6. Stuart (9-1), 2.

7. Giltner (7-3), 7.

8. Maxwell (10-2), NR.

9. Randolph (7-3), 10.

10. Garden County (10-1), 8.

Others receiving votes: None.

No. 12 Huskers Hope to Keep Rolling Against Tide

Nebraska-Huskers-BasketballThe No. 12 Nebraska women’s basketball team opens a two-game road swing by heading to Tuscaloosa for the first time in school history to take on Alabama on Sunday afternoon.

Tip-off between the Huskers (7-0) and Crimson Tide (7-3) is set for 2 p.m. (central) at Foster Auditorium with the radio call by Matt Coatney and Jeff Griesch on the Husker Sports Network, including B107.3 FM in Lincoln and 93.3 FM in Omaha. Free live audio also will be available on Huskers.com.

A live video stream of the event on SEC Network + through secsports.go.comwatchespn.com or through the WatchESPN app is also available for premium subscribers of those services.

Nebraska rolls to Alabama riding a wave of momentum after battling past No. 9 Duke on Wednesday in Lincoln. Playing in front of a season-high crowd of 7,571 fans at Pinnacle Bank Arena and a BTN national TV audience, the Huskers notched their first regular-season non-conference win over a top-10 team since Dec. 20, 2009, when the Big Red beat No. 5 LSU, 77-63 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska’s seven-game season-opening winning streak is its longest since that same 2009-10 squad opened the year with a 30-0 record on its way to the first unbeaten Big 12 season in conference history, the school’s only Big 12 title and NU’s first NCAA Sweet 16 berth.

All-America point guard Rachel Theriot continues to carry the Huskers on offense, leading the Big Red with 19.1 points and 4.7 assists, while adding 5.0 rebounds per contest. Theriot is shooting 53.5 percent from the floor, including 52.9 percent from three-point range, and 94.3 percent at the free throw line.

Senior forward Emily Cady is off to the best start of her career, averaging 14.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Cady has started 107 consecutive games alongside fellow senior forward Hailie Sample, who has pitched in 7.3 points and 6.1 rebounds as one of the nation’s top defensive players.

Senior guards Tear’a Laudermill (11.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.0 spg) and Brandi Jeffery (9.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg) have solidifid a Nebraska starting five that has combined for 335 career starts.

#12 Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
3 – Hailie Sample – 6-1 – Sr. – F – 7.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg
23 – Emily Cady – 6-2 – Sr. – F – 14.6 ppg, 8.4 rpg
1 – Tear’a Laudermill – 5-9 – Sr. – G – 11.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg
13 – Brandi Jeffery – 5-7 – Sr. – G – 9.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg
33 – Rachel Theriot – 6-0 – Jr. – G – 19.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg
Off the Bench
31 – Anya Kalenta – 6-3 – Jr. – F – 6.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg
5 – Natalie Romeo – 5-7 – Fr. – G – 4.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg
22 – Allie Havers – 6-5 – So. – C – 4.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg
34 – Jasmine Cincore – 5-8 – Fr. – G – 1.8 ppg, 0.5 rpg
30 – Chandler Smith – 6-0 – Fr. – G – 1.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg
2 – Kaylee Page – 6-2 – Fr. – F – 0.5 ppg, 0.5 rpg
11 – Esther Ramacieri – 5-8 – So. – G – 0.2 ppg, 0.4 rpg
12 – Emily Wood – 5-5 – Fr. – G – 0.0 ppg, 0.7 rpg
50 – Darrien Washington – 6-2 – Fr. – F – High School
Head Coach: Connie Yori (Creighton, 1986)
13th Season at NU (248-142); 25th Season Overall (443-282)

Alabama Crimson Tide (7-3, 0-0 SEC)
13 – Nikki Hegstetter – 6-2 – Jr. – F – 5.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg
20 – Ashley Williams – 6-0 – So. – F – 17.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg
25 – Briana Hutchen – 6-1 – Sr. – F – 8.4 ppg, 6.9 rpg
11 – Hannah Cook – 6-0 – Fr. – G – 12.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg
22 – Karyla Middlebrook – 5-7 – RFr. – G – 5.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg
Off the Bench
15 – Meoshonti Knight – 5-8 – Fr. – G – 7.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg
33 – Sharin Rivers – 5-3 – Sr. – G – 3.5 ppg, 1.5 rpg
34 – Oceania Hamilton – 6-4 – So. – F/C – 3.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg
1 – Quanetria Bolton – 6-0 – Fr. – F – 2.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg
3 – Khadijah Carter – 6-1 – Jr. – G – 1.0 ppg, 0.4 rpg
35 – Diamante Martinez – 6-3 – Fr. – F – 0.2 ppg, 1.8 rpg
Head Coach: Kristy Curry (NE Louisiana, 1988)
2nd Season at Alabama (21-19); 16th Season Overall (330-168)

Chiefs’ Charles Available Sunday vs Cardinals

Jamaal Charles
Jamaal Charles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles will be available for Sunday’s game at Arizona despite bruising his knee in last weekend’s loss to the Broncos.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that Charles did not miss a snap all week in practice and will start against the Cardinals. Charles had just 10 carries for 35 yards against Denver.

Reid said that wide receiver Junior Hemingway and defensive lineman Allen Bailey are out after sustaining concussions. Hemingway has struggled to get on the field most of the season, but Bailey has become valuable for a defense that has struggled to stop the run.

Vance Walker and Kevin Vickerson are expected to replace Bailey in the lineup.

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