Ahead of the first preseason games this weekend at the All-American Showcase in Wichita, Eagle Media Sports Director Paxton Gordon was at North Platte Community College Media Day, where he discussed with head coach Jacob Brandl about the upcoming games at the showcase and his tactics going into the season.

<div><iframe width='720' height='405' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none;' src='https://www.wevideo.com/embed/#3899704010' allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Ahead of the first preseason games this weekend at the All-American Showcase in Wichita, Eagle Media Sports Director Paxton Gordon was at North Platte Community College Media Day, where he discussed with head coach Jacob Brandl about the upcoming games at the showcase and his tactics going into the season.

North Platte Community College Men's Basketball interview with Head Coach Jacob Brandl

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State battled in the first and third sets but ultimately fell in straight sets to Fort Lewis by scores of 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 in the conference home opener at the Chicoine Center. 

Gibson Beckler recorded six kills along with a team-high 16 digs and three blocks, Avery Lacy chipped in 15 digs and Bella Adams had a team-high seven kills for the Eagles, who dropped to 3-8 overall and 0-3 in RMAC play. The Skyhawks, who hit .265 for the match, improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in league play. 

The two teams exchanged points early in the first set, with an Adams kill and Beckler/Chloe Grady combo block coming early in the match, but Fort Lewis used a 4-1 scoring run to open up a 7-4 lead. 

Trailing 19-14, Chadron State used a 4-1 run of its own, including another Beckler/Grady block and aces from both Shelby Harding and Avery Lacy, to pull within two points at 20-18. The Eagles would go on to save two match points before an Eagles error ended the first set for the visitors. 

Chadron State couldn't get going in the second set, with Fort Lewis leading by margins of 6-2, 11-5 and 21-11 before closing on a 4-0 run to take set two, 25-13. The Eagles refused to go down without a fight, however, scoring nine points in a row to take an early lead in the third set. 

The Eagles fed Adams for two kills and Beckler for three kills around three attack errors from Fort Lewis to take a 13-6 lead, but the Skyhawks slowly chipped away. Fort Lewis pulled within one point three times before fully turning the tide, using a 5-0 scoring run to take a 22-20 lead. Although Beckler and Kally Kirkwood countered with kills to tie the score, the Skyhawks answered with three consecutive kills to put a bow on the match. 

Chadron State hit .172 as a team, highlighted by a .222 percentage in the first set. Fort Lewis held the edge in kills (51-32), aces (6-2) and digs (64-60), while Chadron State had five blocks to FLC's two. 

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State battled in the first and third sets but ultimately fell in straight sets to Fort Lewis by scores of 25-22, 25-13, 25-22 in the conference home opener at the Chicoine Center. Gibson Beckler recorded six kills along with a team-high 16 digs and three blocks, Avery Lacy chipped in 15 digs and Bella Adams had a team-high seven kills for the Eagles, who dropped to 3-8 overall and 0-3 in RMAC play. The Skyhawks, who hit .265 for the match, improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in league play. The two teams exchanged points early in the first set, with an Adams kill and Beckler/Chloe Grady combo block coming early in the match, but Fort Lewis used a 4-1 scoring run to open up a 7-4 lead. Trailing 19-14, Chadron State used a 4-1 run of its own, including another Beckler/Grady block and aces from both Shelby Harding and Avery Lacy, to pull within two points at 20-18. The Eagles would go on to save two match points before an Eagles error ended the first set for the visitors. Chadron State couldn't get going in the second set, with Fort Lewis leading by margins of 6-2, 11-5 and 21-11 before closing on a 4-0 run to take set two, 25-13. The Eagles refused to go down without a fight, however, scoring nine points in a row to take an early lead in the third set. The Eagles fed Adams for two kills and Beckler for three kills around three attack errors from Fort Lewis to take a 13-6 lead, but the Skyhawks slowly chipped away. Fort Lewis pulled within one point three times before fully turning the tide, using a 5-0 scoring run to take a 22-20 lead. Although Beckler and Kally Kirkwood countered with kills to tie the score, the Skyhawks answered with three consecutive kills to put a bow on the match. Chadron State hit .172 as a team, highlighted by a .222 percentage in the first set. Fort Lewis held the edge in kills (51-32), aces (6-2) and digs (64-60), while Chadron State had five blocks to FLC's two.

Fort Lewis sweeps CSC to open Homecoming volleyball weekend

Story by NU Athletic Communication

The Nebraska soccer team conceded two goals in less than a minute and fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 2-1, on Thursday evening at Barbara Hibner Stadium.&nbsp;

That was the Huskers’ first loss of the season, and NU fell to 5-1-5 (0-1-3 Big Ten). Michigan improved to 4-6-1 (1-2-1 Big Ten).&nbsp;

The Big Red held the advantage in shots (24-8), shots on goal (10-5) and corner kicks (6-3) but only converted one goal, a shot into the top left of the goal by freshman Carson Bohonek in the 35th minute. Bohonek was assisted on the goal by fellow first-years Sadie Sant and Mila Brach.

Cece Villa (4-1-5) took the loss in goal, after allowing two scores by the Wolverines. Villa tallied three saves in the net.&nbsp;

Sant took five shots, including three on goal for Nebraska. Kayma Carpenter also had five shots and Sadie Waite added four. Sant, Ella Rudney and Ellie Felt picked up yellow cards, as Michigan had nine fouls to the Huskers’ 14.&nbsp;

NU was on the offensive in the first half, taking 12 shots to only three by UM. The Wolverines’ two goals came in the 48th and 49th minutes of the game, and the Big Red failed to net the equalizer despite taking 11 shots after Michigan took the lead.&nbsp;

Nebraska will continue play at Barbara Hibner Stadium and host the No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, Sept. 28. The match is set to kick off at 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. Fans can purchase tickets at <a href="http://huskers.com/tickets">huskers.com/tickets</a>.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationThe Nebraska soccer team conceded two goals in less than a minute and fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 2-1, on Thursday evening at Barbara Hibner Stadium.&nbsp;That was the Huskers’ first loss of the season, and NU fell to 5-1-5 (0-1-3 Big Ten). Michigan improved to 4-6-1 (1-2-1 Big Ten).&nbsp;The Big Red held the advantage in shots (24-8), shots on goal (10-5) and corner kicks (6-3) but only converted one goal, a shot into the top left of the goal by freshman Carson Bohonek in the 35th minute. Bohonek was assisted on the goal by fellow first-years Sadie Sant and Mila Brach.Cece Villa (4-1-5) took the loss in goal, after allowing two scores by the Wolverines. Villa tallied three saves in the net.&nbsp;Sant took five shots, including three on goal for Nebraska. Kayma Carpenter also had five shots and Sadie Waite added four. Sant, Ella Rudney and Ellie Felt picked up yellow cards, as Michigan had nine fouls to the Huskers’ 14.&nbsp;NU was on the offensive in the first half, taking 12 shots to only three by UM. The Wolverines’ two goals came in the 48th and 49th minutes of the game, and the Big Red failed to net the equalizer despite taking 11 shots after Michigan took the lead.&nbsp;Nebraska will continue play at Barbara Hibner Stadium and host the No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, Sept. 28. The match is set to kick off at 1:05 p.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+. Fans can purchase tickets at <a href="http://huskers.com/tickets">huskers.com/tickets</a>.

Huskers drop first Match of Season on Thursday

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 61 @ Medicine Valley 28

Arthur County def. Minatare 25-14, 25-18, 25-21 (3-0)

Broken Bow def. Centennial 25-19, 25-11 (2-0)

Broken Bow def. Centura 25-18, 25-21 (2-0)

Cambridge def. Medicine Valley 25-14, 25-2, 25-16 (3-0)

Dundy County Stratton def. St. Francis, KS 25-16, 25-21, 25-13 (3-0)

Minden def. Gothenburg 25-19, 25-21, 25-23, 25-21, 15-13

Holyoke, CO def. Perkins County 26-24, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16 (3-1)

Maxwell def. Sutherland 25-14, 16-25, 25-17 (2-1)

McCook def. Hershey 26-24, 25-22, 25-16 (3-0)

North Platte St. Patrick's def. Brady 25-11, 16-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12 (3-2)

Ogallala def. Alliance 25-17, 25-9, 25-13 (3-0)

Paxton def. Wallace 25-17, 25-18, 25-11 (3-0)

 2 Jacob Swanson 12 Nebraska Christian 16:13.46 

 3 Nathaniel Vieyra 10 North Platte 16:16.83 

 8 Jace Kackmeister 11 North Platte 17:27.28 

 10 Everett Hunnicutt 12 Nebraska Christian 17:30.32 

 11 Luke Powell 11 Nebraska Christian 17:31.02 

 15 Christian Jacobs 11 Kearney Catholic 17:54.27 

 17 Charlie Short 11 North Platte 18:12.61 

 19 Malachi Jacobs 9 Kearney Catholic 18:21.38 

 1 Kori McClain 12 North Platte 18:36.61 

 3 Jaelyn Witter 11 Kearney Catholic 19:41.74 

 8 McKinley Mankin 9 Nebraska Christian 20:57.68 

 9 Addie Edson 11 Nebraska Christian 20:59.50 

 11 Grace Nokelby 10 Nebraska Christian 21:03.45 

 12 Kenedi Creasman 12 North Platte 21:07.09 

 13 Paige Stengel 10 Sandy Creek 21:12.82 

 14 Kierra Brunkhardt 9 North Platte 21:18.71 

 15 Catherine Lehn 12 Adams Central 21:22.49 

 16 Adelaine Mankin 9 Nebraska Christian 21:36.40 

 18 Mary Nielsen 11 North Platte 21:38.86 

 19 Juliana Lehn 10 Adams Central 22:04.15 

 20 Jayleen Portillo 11 Kearney Catholic 22:04.69 

<h2>Football</h2>Garden County 70 vs South Platte 22Sandhills/Thedford 52 vs Maxwell 28Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 61 @ Medicine Valley 28<h2>Volleyball</h2>Arthur County def. Minatare 25-14, 25-18, 25-21 (3-0)Broken Bow def. Centennial 25-19, 25-11 (2-0)Broken Bow def. Centura 25-18, 25-21 (2-0)Cambridge def. Medicine Valley 25-14, 25-2, 25-16 (3-0)Cozad def. Maxwell 25-21, 25-16 (2-0)Cozad def. Sutherland 25-14, 25-11 (2-0)Dundy County Stratton def. St. Francis, KS 25-16, 25-21, 25-13 (3-0)Minden def. Gothenburg 25-19, 25-21, 25-23, 25-21, 15-13Holyoke, CO def. Perkins County 26-24, 25-18, 20-25, 25-16 (3-1)Maxwell def. Sutherland 25-14, 16-25, 25-17 (2-1)McCook def. Hershey 26-24, 25-22, 25-16 (3-0)North Platte St. Patrick's def. Brady 25-11, 16-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12 (3-2)Ogallala def. Alliance 25-17, 25-9, 25-13 (3-0)Paxton def. Wallace 25-17, 25-18, 25-11 (3-0)<h2>Softball</h2>Alliance 4 @ Cozad 6Chase County 5 vs Bayard 19Chase County 0 vs Bayard 17Cozad 4 @ Scottsbluff 8Gothenburg 0 @ Gering 12Gothenburg 3 @ Chadron 13North Platte 12 @ Gering 5North Platte 5 @ Chadron 4<h2>Cross Country</h2><h2>Adams Central Invite</h2><h2>Men's 5,000 Meters Varsity Results</h2> 1 Ethan Smith 11 Northwest 16:03.77 2 Jacob Swanson 12 Nebraska Christian 16:13.46 3 Nathaniel Vieyra 10 North Platte 16:16.83 4 Jaxon Cushing 10 Northwest 16:17.13 5 Jack Knapp 11 North Platte 16:29.82 6 Bryan Titus 10 North Platte 16:45.70 7 Joe Sutherland 12 Northwest 17:14.02 8 Jace Kackmeister 11 North Platte 17:27.28 9 James Davis 12 North Platte 17:29.89 10 Everett Hunnicutt 12 Nebraska Christian 17:30.32 11 Luke Powell 11 Nebraska Christian 17:31.02 12 Beckett Hoshaw 10 Hastings 17:34.09 13 Caleb Yanez 9 North Platte 17:38.29 14 Corbyn Roy 10 Northwest 17:42.84 15 Christian Jacobs 11 Kearney Catholic 17:54.27 16 Tad Dossett 11 Holdrege 17:57.75 17 Charlie Short 11 North Platte 18:12.61 18 Jaiden Glandt 9 Northwest 18:20.61 19 Malachi Jacobs 9 Kearney Catholic 18:21.38 20 Deacon Bayne 12 Northwest 18:35.88<h2>Men's 5,000 Meters Varsity Team Scores</h2> 1 North Platte 22 2 Northwest 26 3 Nebraska Christian 56 4 Kearney Catholic 83 5 Hastings 96 6 Lexington 105 7 Holdrege 105 8 Grand Island Central Catholic 131 <h2>Women's 5,000 Meters Varsity Results</h2> 1 Kori McClain 12 North Platte 18:36.61 2 Sophia Reynolds 11 Hastings 19:02.35 3 Jaelyn Witter 11 Kearney Catholic 19:41.74 4 Josephine Gowen 12 Hastings 19:48.47 5 Madison Shaw 10 Sandy Creek 19:55.79 6 June Lehn 10 Adams Central 20:19.07 7 Lex Rogers 10 Adams Central 20:52.07 8 McKinley Mankin 9 Nebraska Christian 20:57.68 9 Addie Edson 11 Nebraska Christian 20:59.50 10 Katie Teets 9 North Platte 21:02.19 11 Grace Nokelby 10 Nebraska Christian 21:03.45 12 Kenedi Creasman 12 North Platte 21:07.09 13 Paige Stengel 10 Sandy Creek 21:12.82 14 Kierra Brunkhardt 9 North Platte 21:18.71 15 Catherine Lehn 12 Adams Central 21:22.49 16 Adelaine Mankin 9 Nebraska Christian 21:36.40 17 Mylee Mick 12 Hastings 21:38.80 18 Mary Nielsen 11 North Platte 21:38.86 19 Juliana Lehn 10 Adams Central 22:04.15 20 Jayleen Portillo 11 Kearney Catholic 22:04.69 <h2>Women's 5,000 Meters Varsity Team Scores</h2> 1 North Platte 33 2 Nebraska Christian 39 3 Hastings 40 4 Adams Central 41 5 Kearney Catholic 75 6 Holdrege 128 7 Northwest 130 8 Lexington 131 9 Grand Island Central Catholic 165

Area High School Sports scores from 9-26

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team opened Big Ten play with a 25-22, 25-10, 25-13 sweep of Michigan on Wednesday in front of 8,543 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&nbsp;

The Huskers (11-0, 1-0 Big Ten) hit .380 and held the Wolverines (10-2, 0-1 Big Ten) to .108 hitting.&nbsp;

Harper Murray tallied 11 kills and hit .391 with seven digs and two blocks. Virginia Adriano recorded 10 kills on .444 hitting and added three blocks. Rebekah Allick had nine kills with two blocks, while Andi Jackson tallied eight kills on .778 hitting with three blocks.&nbsp;

Bergen Reilly notched 28 assists, nine digs, five kills and an ace. Reilly passed her head coach, Dani Busboom Kelly, for fifth on NU's career assists list in the rally scoring era (2,950).&nbsp;

Olivia Mauch had a team-high 11 digs.&nbsp;

Nebraska got five aces from five different players, and the Big Red nearly doubled up Michigan in kills, 47-24. The Huskers had 37 digs to 24 for the Wolverines.&nbsp;

Set 1: Jackson and Murray had kills, and Allick recorded back-to-back kills for an 8-5 NU lead. The Huskers went on a 5-0 run with Adriano serving to go up 16-9. Jackson and Murray each had two kills in that run. Landfair and Allick posted kills to get to 21-16, but Michigan fought back to within 22-21. A Michigan attacking error and Landfair kill earned set point, and Nebraska won 25-22 on a Michigan service error.&nbsp;

Set 2: The Huskers scored the first five points with Adriano posting three kills and a block with Jackson. Mauch served an ace during her run. Jackson and Murray added kills for an 8-1 lead that forced a Michigan timeout. Sigler hammered a kill from the back row, and Jackson added another before a Murray ace helped the Huskers go up 12-2. The Wolverines scored five of the next six to cut it to 13-7 and eventually got as close as five at 14-9. But a pair of Michigan errors and kills by Murray, Adriano and Allick put NU up 20-9 with Landfair serving the 6-0 run. After Michigan ended the run, Adriano and Jackson posted kills, and Jackson and Murray had a block before a Murray kill earned set point. Adriano put it away, 25-10, with her sixth kill of the set. The Huskers hit .565 in set two and held Michigan to .000.&nbsp;

Set 3: NU separated from an 8-8 tie with a 7-0 run served by Reilly. Allick had two kills and a block with Adriano in that stretch, while Landfair posted a kill and Reilly served an ace. Another kill by Adriano, an ace by Landfair and a kill by Murray increased the lead to 20-9 after another run served by Landfair. An ace by Campbell Flynn gave the Huskers match point, and NU won 25-13. NU hit .346 in the final set, while Michigan hit -.033.&nbsp;

Up Next: Nebraska hosts Maryland on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationLINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team opened Big Ten play with a 25-22, 25-10, 25-13 sweep of Michigan on Wednesday in front of 8,543 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.&nbsp;The Huskers (11-0, 1-0 Big Ten) hit .380 and held the Wolverines (10-2, 0-1 Big Ten) to .108 hitting.&nbsp;Harper Murray tallied 11 kills and hit .391 with seven digs and two blocks. Virginia Adriano recorded 10 kills on .444 hitting and added three blocks. Rebekah Allick had nine kills with two blocks, while Andi Jackson tallied eight kills on .778 hitting with three blocks.&nbsp;Bergen Reilly notched 28 assists, nine digs, five kills and an ace. Reilly passed her head coach, Dani Busboom Kelly, for fifth on NU's career assists list in the rally scoring era (2,950).&nbsp;Olivia Mauch had a team-high 11 digs.&nbsp;Nebraska got five aces from five different players, and the Big Red nearly doubled up Michigan in kills, 47-24. The Huskers had 37 digs to 24 for the Wolverines.&nbsp;Set 1: Jackson and Murray had kills, and Allick recorded back-to-back kills for an 8-5 NU lead. The Huskers went on a 5-0 run with Adriano serving to go up 16-9. Jackson and Murray each had two kills in that run. Landfair and Allick posted kills to get to 21-16, but Michigan fought back to within 22-21. A Michigan attacking error and Landfair kill earned set point, and Nebraska won 25-22 on a Michigan service error.&nbsp;Set 2: The Huskers scored the first five points with Adriano posting three kills and a block with Jackson. Mauch served an ace during her run. Jackson and Murray added kills for an 8-1 lead that forced a Michigan timeout. Sigler hammered a kill from the back row, and Jackson added another before a Murray ace helped the Huskers go up 12-2. The Wolverines scored five of the next six to cut it to 13-7 and eventually got as close as five at 14-9. But a pair of Michigan errors and kills by Murray, Adriano and Allick put NU up 20-9 with Landfair serving the 6-0 run. After Michigan ended the run, Adriano and Jackson posted kills, and Jackson and Murray had a block before a Murray kill earned set point. Adriano put it away, 25-10, with her sixth kill of the set. The Huskers hit .565 in set two and held Michigan to .000.&nbsp;Set 3: NU separated from an 8-8 tie with a 7-0 run served by Reilly. Allick had two kills and a block with Adriano in that stretch, while Landfair posted a kill and Reilly served an ace. Another kill by Adriano, an ace by Landfair and a kill by Murray increased the lead to 20-9 after another run served by Landfair. An ace by Campbell Flynn gave the Huskers match point, and NU won 25-13. NU hit .346 in the final set, while Michigan hit -.033.&nbsp;Up Next: Nebraska hosts Maryland on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Huskers open Big Ten play with sweep of Michigan

Alma def. Medicine Valley 25-14, 25-14, 25-21 (3-0)

Amherst def. Gothenburg 25-17, 25-20, 25-22 (3-0)

Anselmo-Merna def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 25-14, 25-16 (2-0)

Chase County def. Sidney 19-25, 25-17, 28-26, 25-19 (3-1)

Elm Creek def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 25-13, 25-14 (2-0)

Garden County def. Bayard 25-14, 25-8 (2-0)

Garden County def. Leyton 25-8, 25-13 (2-0)

Holdrege def. Ogallala 25-22, 25-18 (2-0)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. Hi-Line 25-6, 25-21 (2-0)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. South Platte 25-4, 25-14 (2-0)

Paxton def. Potter-Dix 25-15, 25-15 (2-0)

Paxton def. Wauneta-Palisade 25-21, 22-25, 25-23 (2-1)

Wallace def. Potter-Dix 25-13, 25-10 (2-0)

Wauneta-Palisade def. Wallace 25-16, 25-17 (2-0)

<h2>Volleyball</h2>Alma def. Medicine Valley 25-14, 25-14, 25-21 (3-0)Amherst def. Gothenburg 25-17, 25-20, 25-22 (3-0)Anselmo-Merna def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 25-14, 25-16 (2-0)Chase County def. Sidney 19-25, 25-17, 28-26, 25-19 (3-1)Cozad 0 vs. Ogallala 2Elm Creek def. South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 25-13, 25-14 (2-0)Garden County def. Bayard 25-14, 25-8 (2-0)Garden County def. Leyton 25-8, 25-13 (2-0)Holdrege def. Cozad 25-13, 25-20 (2-0)Holdrege def. Ogallala 25-22, 25-18 (2-0)Maywood-Hayes Center def. Hi-Line 25-6, 25-21 (2-0)Maywood-Hayes Center def. South Platte 25-4, 25-14 (2-0)Paxton def. Potter-Dix 25-15, 25-15 (2-0)Paxton def. Wauneta-Palisade 25-21, 22-25, 25-23 (2-1)Wallace def. Potter-Dix 25-13, 25-10 (2-0)Wauneta-Palisade def. Wallace 25-16, 25-17 (2-0)<h2>Softball</h2>Chase County @ Cozad CANCELLED

Area High School Sports scores from 9-23

CSC football earned arguably its best win in a decade by taking down #23 Colorado Mines 34-28. Head Coach Jay Long breaks it down and discusses the key plays, breakout performances from his two RMAC Players of the Week and looks ahead to Colorado Mesa!

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🔊 PODCAST: Jay Long Show - 9/23/25

CHADRON, Neb. – Tickets for Chadron State's 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony dinner are on sale online, with just over a week between now and the event on Friday, September 26. The ceremony will take place in the Student Center Ballroom on campus at CSC. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program set to start at 7 p.m.

Tickets to the event, which include dinner, are $25 for adults and $15 for children with a food plate. Children not requiring their own food plate can get in free. The ceremony will feature speeches from all eight inductees along with media presentations commemorating their careers and achievements. 

The 2025 class of the Chadron State Athletics Hall of Fame includes: Sunni Busch (women's basketball), Allison Hendricksen Hiett (softball), Jourdin Holden (men's track and field), Ally Malzahn Benzel (women's golf), Michael Smith (men's track and field), Logan Stropko (football), Beau Wendling (football) and Casey Williams (softball).

This class features, among other highlights, the first-ever CSC Hall of Famer in women's golf history (Malzahn), the first two Hall of Famers for CSC softball from the second era of the reinstated program (Hendricksen and Williams), a 1,000-point scorer (Busch) and four inductees that won team or individual RMAC championships (Stropko, Wendling, Holden and Smith). 

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony falls on the night before Chadron State's 2025 Homecoming football game against Colorado Mesa on September 27 at 1 p.m. 

To purchase tickets, click the link at the top of this story or visit chadroneagles.com/tickets.

Courtesy: CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Tickets for Chadron State's 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony dinner are on sale online, with just over a week between now and the event on Friday, September 26. The ceremony will take place in the Student Center Ballroom on campus at CSC. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the program set to start at 7 p.m.Tickets to the event, which include dinner, are $25 for adults and $15 for children with a food plate. Children not requiring their own food plate can get in free. The ceremony will feature speeches from all eight inductees along with media presentations commemorating their careers and achievements. The 2025 class of the Chadron State Athletics Hall of Fame includes: Sunni Busch (women's basketball), Allison Hendricksen Hiett (softball), Jourdin Holden (men's track and field), Ally Malzahn Benzel (women's golf), Michael Smith (men's track and field), Logan Stropko (football), Beau Wendling (football) and Casey Williams (softball).This class features, among other highlights, the first-ever CSC Hall of Famer in women's golf history (Malzahn), the first two Hall of Famers for CSC softball from the second era of the reinstated program (Hendricksen and Williams), a 1,000-point scorer (Busch) and four inductees that won team or individual RMAC championships (Stropko, Wendling, Holden and Smith). The Hall of Fame induction ceremony falls on the night before Chadron State's 2025 Homecoming football game against Colorado Mesa on September 27 at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, click the link at the top of this story or visit chadroneagles.com/tickets.

CSC Hall of Fame Ceremony set for Friday, tickets are available

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Lincoln - Caden Mickelson fired an eight-under par 134 through 36 holes to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to the top of the team standings after the first day of the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.

Mickelson (pronounced MIKE-ull-son), a true freshman from Kansas City, fired an opening-round 66 (-5) before adding a second-round 68 (-3) on the 7,077-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. He ended the day in second individually, two shots back of tournament leader Alex Lindstrom from Kansas State. Lindstrom unleashed an opening-round 63 (-8), before adding a 69 (-2) to sit two shots ahead of Mickelson on the leader board.

Junior Rudy Sautron matched Mickelson stroke-for-stroke in the opening round with a 66 (-5) before ending the day with a 70 (-1) to sit alone in third individually at 136 (-6).

The Huskers also received a strong opening-day performance from Brodie Cunningham. The sophomore from Glasgow, Scotland, carded rounds of even-par 71 and 67 (-4) to close the day in a tie for fourth at 138 (-4).&nbsp;

As a team, the Huskers posted a 549 (-19) over two rounds, including an opening-round 272 (-12), before a second-round 277 (-7). The Big Red own a 12-stroke lead over Kansas State, which finished the day at 561 (-7) with rounds of 275 and 286. Iowa State enters Tuesday's final round at third in the team standings at 562 (-6), while Wichita State sits in fourth at 565 (-3).

In addition to the three Huskers in the top five of the individual standings, Lincoln freshman Thomas Bryson enters Tuesday's final round in the top 10, after firing a second-round 67 (-4). He closed the day at 139 (-3) in a tie for seventh place while playing outside Nebraska's lineup.

Redshirt junior Evan McDermott also worked his way into the top 15 in the individual standings, with rounds of 69 (-2) and 72 (+1) to end the day at 141 (-1) in a tie for 14th.

The Git-R-Done Invitational will conclude with Tuesday's final round beginning at 8 a.m. (CT).

Git-R-Done InvitationalSept. 22-23, 2025Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,077 Yards)

12. Missouri State - 296-301=597 (+29)&nbsp;

1. Alex Lindstrom, Kansas State - 63-69=132 (-10)

2. Caden Mickelson, Nebraska - 66-68=134 (-8)

3. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 66-70=136 (-6)

T4. Paul Beauvy, Iowa State - 68-70=138 (-4)

T4. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 71-67=138 (-4)

T4. Alex Malanga, Sam Houston - 71-67=138 (-4)

T7. Oliver Toyer, Kansas State - 69-70=139 (-3)

T7. Thomas Bryson, Nebraska (B) - 72-67=139 (-3)

T9. Michael Robson, Wichita State - 65-75=140 (-2)

T9. Jose Ramirez, Wichita State - 67-73=140 (-2)

T9. Ty Adkins, South Dakota State - 69-71=140 (-2)

T9. Fionn Dobbin, Kansas State - 69-71=140 (-2)

T9. Emilio Arellano, Wichita State - 72-68=140 (-2)

*competed as individuals in Nebraska's B lineup

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln - Caden Mickelson fired an eight-under par 134 through 36 holes to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to the top of the team standings after the first day of the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.Mickelson (pronounced MIKE-ull-son), a true freshman from Kansas City, fired an opening-round 66 (-5) before adding a second-round 68 (-3) on the 7,077-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. He ended the day in second individually, two shots back of tournament leader Alex Lindstrom from Kansas State. Lindstrom unleashed an opening-round 63 (-8), before adding a 69 (-2) to sit two shots ahead of Mickelson on the leader board.Junior Rudy Sautron matched Mickelson stroke-for-stroke in the opening round with a 66 (-5) before ending the day with a 70 (-1) to sit alone in third individually at 136 (-6).The Huskers also received a strong opening-day performance from Brodie Cunningham. The sophomore from Glasgow, Scotland, carded rounds of even-par 71 and 67 (-4) to close the day in a tie for fourth at 138 (-4).&nbsp;As a team, the Huskers posted a 549 (-19) over two rounds, including an opening-round 272 (-12), before a second-round 277 (-7). The Big Red own a 12-stroke lead over Kansas State, which finished the day at 561 (-7) with rounds of 275 and 286. Iowa State enters Tuesday's final round at third in the team standings at 562 (-6), while Wichita State sits in fourth at 565 (-3).In addition to the three Huskers in the top five of the individual standings, Lincoln freshman Thomas Bryson enters Tuesday's final round in the top 10, after firing a second-round 67 (-4). He closed the day at 139 (-3) in a tie for seventh place while playing outside Nebraska's lineup.Redshirt junior Evan McDermott also worked his way into the top 15 in the individual standings, with rounds of 69 (-2) and 72 (+1) to end the day at 141 (-1) in a tie for 14th.The Git-R-Done Invitational will conclude with Tuesday's final round beginning at 8 a.m. (CT).Git-R-Done InvitationalSept. 22-23, 2025Lincoln, NebraskaFirethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,077 Yards)Team Standings (Two Rounds)1. Nebraska - 272-277=549 (-19)2. Kansas State - 275-286=561 (-7)3. Iowa State - 279-283=562 (-6)4. Wichita State - 277-288=565 (-3)5. Sam Houston - 279-288=567 (-1)6. St. Thomas (Minn.) - 279-291=570 (+2)7. Nebraska (B) - 290-282=572 (+4)8. South Dakota State - 285-288=573 (+5)9. Omaha - 286-293=579 (+11)10. Creighton - 288-292=580 (+12)11. Kansas City - 302-281=583 (+15)12. Missouri State - 296-301=597 (+29)&nbsp;Individual Standings (Two Rounds)1. Alex Lindstrom, Kansas State - 63-69=132 (-10)2. Caden Mickelson, Nebraska - 66-68=134 (-8)3. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 66-70=136 (-6)T4. Paul Beauvy, Iowa State - 68-70=138 (-4)T4. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 71-67=138 (-4)T4. Alex Malanga, Sam Houston - 71-67=138 (-4)T7. Oliver Toyer, Kansas State - 69-70=139 (-3)T7. Thomas Bryson, Nebraska (B) - 72-67=139 (-3)T9. Michael Robson, Wichita State - 65-75=140 (-2)T9. Jose Ramirez, Wichita State - 67-73=140 (-2)T9. Ty Adkins, South Dakota State - 69-71=140 (-2)T9. Fionn Dobbin, Kansas State - 69-71=140 (-2)T9. Emilio Arellano, Wichita State - 72-68=140 (-2)Nebraska Individuals2. Caden Mickelson - 66-68=134 (-8)3. Rudy Sautron - 66-70=136 (-6)T4. Brodie Cunningham - 71-67=138 (-4)*T7. Thomas Bryson - 72-67=139 (-3)T14. Evan McDermott - 69-72=141 (-1)T33. Jackson Benge - 71-74=145 (+3)*T41. Quinn Yost - 72-74=146 (+4)*T41. Davis Johnson - 78-68=146 (+4)*T44. James Ackerman - 74-73=147 (+5)*T47. Bryson Oots - 72-76=148 (+6)*competed as individuals in Nebraska's B lineup

Three Huskers enter Final Round among Top Five individuals

CHADRON, Neb. – After stealing headlines on Saturday with a historic upset win, Chadron State earned a double weekly award, with quarterback Aidan Thompson and linebacker Logan O'Brien sweeping the RMAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the league office Monday. 

O'Brien has now won the defensive award in back-to-back weeks while Thompson took home top weekly honors after making his first career start at Chadron State, with both playing critical roles in CSC's upset win over No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines. The victory over the Orediggers was CSC's first since 2012 and the Eagles' first win over a ranked opponent since the 2018 season. 

Stepping up in place of starter DJ Ralph, who was out with a concussion, Aidan Thompson played efficient and effective football and made plays with both his arm and his legs. The Abilene, Texas native completed 17 of 27 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, finding Tommy Thomas twice and Devon Sundgren once for scores. 

Thompson also rushed six times for 106 net yards, including a 73-yard rushing TD that was the longest by a Chadron State quarterback since 1977. Thompson also had a 47-yard scamper which put the Eagles in the red zone for the eventual game-deciding touchdown.

Logan O'Brien nearly mirrored his Player of the Week-winning stat line once again versus the Orediggers. The redshirt senior finished with eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and another two quarterback hurries. 

O'Brien made a series of plays in the fourth quarter that helped thwart Mines's comeback attempts. He stuffed reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Landon Walker in the backfield on 4th-and-1 to turn the ball over on downs back to CSC with the Eagles clinging to a four-point lead. O'Brien had a sack on the Orediggers' next possession, then effectively ended the game with a quarterback hurry on 3rd-and-10 to force an incompletion with seconds remaining.

New Mexico Highlands senior Mike Jones earned the RMAC's Special Teams Player of the Week award.

After the win over the Orediggers, Chadron State is in a two-way tie for first atop the RMAC standings with a 2-0 conference record. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa at Elliott Field for homecoming this upcoming Saturday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – After stealing headlines on Saturday with a historic upset win, Chadron State earned a double weekly award, with quarterback Aidan Thompson and linebacker Logan O'Brien sweeping the RMAC Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards, respectively, as announced by the league office Monday. O'Brien has now won the defensive award in back-to-back weeks while Thompson took home top weekly honors after making his first career start at Chadron State, with both playing critical roles in CSC's upset win over No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines. The victory over the Orediggers was CSC's first since 2012 and the Eagles' first win over a ranked opponent since the 2018 season. Stepping up in place of starter DJ Ralph, who was out with a concussion, Aidan Thompson played efficient and effective football and made plays with both his arm and his legs. The Abilene, Texas native completed 17 of 27 passes for 144 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions, finding Tommy Thomas twice and Devon Sundgren once for scores. Thompson also rushed six times for 106 net yards, including a 73-yard rushing TD that was the longest by a Chadron State quarterback since 1977. Thompson also had a 47-yard scamper which put the Eagles in the red zone for the eventual game-deciding touchdown.Logan O'Brien nearly mirrored his Player of the Week-winning stat line once again versus the Orediggers. The redshirt senior finished with eight tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and another two quarterback hurries. O'Brien made a series of plays in the fourth quarter that helped thwart Mines's comeback attempts. He stuffed reigning RMAC Offensive Player of the Week Landon Walker in the backfield on 4th-and-1 to turn the ball over on downs back to CSC with the Eagles clinging to a four-point lead. O'Brien had a sack on the Orediggers' next possession, then effectively ended the game with a quarterback hurry on 3rd-and-10 to force an incompletion with seconds remaining.New Mexico Highlands senior Mike Jones earned the RMAC's Special Teams Player of the Week award.After the win over the Orediggers, Chadron State is in a two-way tie for first atop the RMAC standings with a 2-0 conference record. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa at Elliott Field for homecoming this upcoming Saturday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

CSC's Thompson, O'Brien each earn RMAC Player of the Week honors

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

GOLDEN, Colo. – Sparked by quarterback Aidan Thompson's two runs for 120 yards and three touchdown passes, the Chadron State College football team scored 17 points in the first quarter and 17 points in the fourth quarter while upsetting No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines 34-28 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Golden Saturday afternoon. 

It was the Eagles' first win over the Orediggers since 2012 and their first win over a ranked opponent since beating then-No. 14 Colorado Mesa 38-34 in 2018. It also was only the sixth time an RMAC team has defeated Mines, which has won seven RMAC championships in the last 10 seasons, in 57 games dating back to 2017 and only the seventh loss in 63 games at home for the Orediggers since the re-opening of Marv Kay Stadium in 2015.

With the Eagles' previous starter at quarterback, DJ Ralph, unable to clear concussion protocol, Oklahoma Baptist transfer Thompson made his first Chadron State start at quarterback and led a terrific all-around performance. Chadron State finished with 405 yards of offense and the defense limited the Orediggers to 302 net yards after Mines had averaged 477 yards in their first two games, both victories. 

The Eagles, now 2-2, scored touchdowns on their first two possessions for the second game in a row. They earned first downs on four of their first five plays while going 73 yards with Thompson connecting with wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a 13-yard pass for the touchdown. 

Next possession, Thompson initially looked to pass but took off running for a 73-yard rushing touchdown to net the second TD. On their third possession of the first quarter, the Eagles also added a 44-yard field goal by Wilson Yee with 38 seconds left in the opening period for their 17-0 lead. 

Chadron State threatened to open it up farther early in the second period, but a red zone pass thrown by redshirt freshman Wyatt Sprague was intercepted by Mines safety Joe Gonzales in the end zone. Mines managed four quick first downs after the pass theft, but had to settle for a 37-yard field goal by Preston Lee. 

The Orediggers cut the Eagles' lead to 17-10 with about four minutes left in the second quarter. A 30-yard pass from quarterback Joe Capra to Tyson Mauck was the big gainer and the same combination connected on a nine-yard touchdown pass. 

Lee's 28-yard field goal provided the only points for either team in the third period. But a 26-yard run by Mines' Braelon Tate helped set up a four-yard touchdown run by tailback Landon Walker on the second play of the fourth period, putting Mines ahead 20-17. 

The Eagles soon regained the lead with a 47-yard rushing burst from Thompson down to the Mines nine-yard line providing the impetus. Two plays later, Thompson threw a seven-yard scoring strike to Devon Sundgren. Yee's extra point put the Eagles ahead again, 24-20. 

One of the game's most crucial moments soon followed. Mines had a fourth and one at midfield and gave the ball to Walker. But the Eagles' defense led by linebacker Logan O'Brien stopped the 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior for no gain and the Eagles were back in business. 

A roughing the passer penalty against Mines preceded a 10-yard pass from Thompson to tight end Preston Pearson. Running back Daytuawn Pearson, no relation, gained nine yards before Thompson connected with Thomas on an eight-yard pass on a fade route to put the Eagles on top 31-20 with six minutes remaining after Yee added the PAT. 

It appeared the Eagles were going to blow the game wide open seconds later after Capra threw an interception to CSC safety Dax Yeradi, who returned the ball 23 yards to the Mines' 38. It was Yeradi's ninth career interception. 

But on the second play after the Eagles took over, Mines' cornerback Jackson Zimmerman hit Thompson, who fumbled. Orediggers linebacker Sean Gilbert picked up the pigskin and took it 88 yards to the end zone to cut CSC's advantage to 31-28 after the hosts succeeded in making a two-point conversion. 

With 4:18 still to play, it appeared the Eagles might be in danger of absorbing a heart-breaker, particularly when they were penalized on their first play from scrimmage. But on third and 10, redshirt freshman Quincey Ryker broke off a 15-yard run for a first down, allowing CSC to maintain possession. 

The Eagles continued to thrive when the Mines defense was assessed a pair of 15-yard penalties, helping CSC get in position for Yee to kick a 32-yard field goal with only 59 seconds left on the clock. 

The Orediggers got a final possession, but netted just five yards on two passes, were penalized again and after the clock ran out as Cooper Walton tackled an Oredigger receiver short of the first down on 4th-and-10, the Eagles had broken their 11-game losing streak to one of Division II's most successful programs. 

Despite being sacked twice, Thompson's two terrific runs gave the Abilene, Texas native 106 net yards rushing. His 73-yard run is the longest touchdown scored by a CSC quarterback since Brad Fults went 88 yards against Minot State in 1977. 

Ryker also gained 101 on 21 carries, helping the Eagles finish with 261 yards rushing. Daytuawn Pearson also ran for 26 crucial yards on six carries late in the game. 

Eight Eagles caught passes, led by Thomas's five for 49 yards and the two TDs. Preston Pearson had three receptions for 28 yards and Ryker had three for 25. 

CSC linebacker Cooper Walton was the game's leading tackler with 11, seven of them unassisted. O'Brien had eight tackles, including two sacks and two quarterback hurries. Still another linebacker, Reese Jacobs, and cornerback Jadon Brown were each credited with seven tackles and Ryder True and Yeradi with six apiece. 

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationGOLDEN, Colo. – Sparked by quarterback Aidan Thompson's two runs for 120 yards and three touchdown passes, the Chadron State College football team scored 17 points in the first quarter and 17 points in the fourth quarter while upsetting No. 23-ranked Colorado School of Mines 34-28 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Golden Saturday afternoon. It was the Eagles' first win over the Orediggers since 2012 and their first win over a ranked opponent since beating then-No. 14 Colorado Mesa 38-34 in 2018. It also was only the sixth time an RMAC team has defeated Mines, which has won seven RMAC championships in the last 10 seasons, in 57 games dating back to 2017 and only the seventh loss in 63 games at home for the Orediggers since the re-opening of Marv Kay Stadium in 2015.With the Eagles' previous starter at quarterback, DJ Ralph, unable to clear concussion protocol, Oklahoma Baptist transfer Thompson made his first Chadron State start at quarterback and led a terrific all-around performance. Chadron State finished with 405 yards of offense and the defense limited the Orediggers to 302 net yards after Mines had averaged 477 yards in their first two games, both victories. The Eagles, now 2-2, scored touchdowns on their first two possessions for the second game in a row. They earned first downs on four of their first five plays while going 73 yards with Thompson connecting with wide receiver Tommy Thomas with a 13-yard pass for the touchdown. Next possession, Thompson initially looked to pass but took off running for a 73-yard rushing touchdown to net the second TD. On their third possession of the first quarter, the Eagles also added a 44-yard field goal by Wilson Yee with 38 seconds left in the opening period for their 17-0 lead. Chadron State threatened to open it up farther early in the second period, but a red zone pass thrown by redshirt freshman Wyatt Sprague was intercepted by Mines safety Joe Gonzales in the end zone. Mines managed four quick first downs after the pass theft, but had to settle for a 37-yard field goal by Preston Lee. The Orediggers cut the Eagles' lead to 17-10 with about four minutes left in the second quarter. A 30-yard pass from quarterback Joe Capra to Tyson Mauck was the big gainer and the same combination connected on a nine-yard touchdown pass. Lee's 28-yard field goal provided the only points for either team in the third period. But a 26-yard run by Mines' Braelon Tate helped set up a four-yard touchdown run by tailback Landon Walker on the second play of the fourth period, putting Mines ahead 20-17. The Eagles soon regained the lead with a 47-yard rushing burst from Thompson down to the Mines nine-yard line providing the impetus. Two plays later, Thompson threw a seven-yard scoring strike to Devon Sundgren. Yee's extra point put the Eagles ahead again, 24-20. One of the game's most crucial moments soon followed. Mines had a fourth and one at midfield and gave the ball to Walker. But the Eagles' defense led by linebacker Logan O'Brien stopped the 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior for no gain and the Eagles were back in business. A roughing the passer penalty against Mines preceded a 10-yard pass from Thompson to tight end Preston Pearson. Running back Daytuawn Pearson, no relation, gained nine yards before Thompson connected with Thomas on an eight-yard pass on a fade route to put the Eagles on top 31-20 with six minutes remaining after Yee added the PAT. It appeared the Eagles were going to blow the game wide open seconds later after Capra threw an interception to CSC safety Dax Yeradi, who returned the ball 23 yards to the Mines' 38. It was Yeradi's ninth career interception. But on the second play after the Eagles took over, Mines' cornerback Jackson Zimmerman hit Thompson, who fumbled. Orediggers linebacker Sean Gilbert picked up the pigskin and took it 88 yards to the end zone to cut CSC's advantage to 31-28 after the hosts succeeded in making a two-point conversion. With 4:18 still to play, it appeared the Eagles might be in danger of absorbing a heart-breaker, particularly when they were penalized on their first play from scrimmage. But on third and 10, redshirt freshman Quincey Ryker broke off a 15-yard run for a first down, allowing CSC to maintain possession. The Eagles continued to thrive when the Mines defense was assessed a pair of 15-yard penalties, helping CSC get in position for Yee to kick a 32-yard field goal with only 59 seconds left on the clock. The Orediggers got a final possession, but netted just five yards on two passes, were penalized again and after the clock ran out as Cooper Walton tackled an Oredigger receiver short of the first down on 4th-and-10, the Eagles had broken their 11-game losing streak to one of Division II's most successful programs. Despite being sacked twice, Thompson's two terrific runs gave the Abilene, Texas native 106 net yards rushing. His 73-yard run is the longest touchdown scored by a CSC quarterback since Brad Fults went 88 yards against Minot State in 1977. Ryker also gained 101 on 21 carries, helping the Eagles finish with 261 yards rushing. Daytuawn Pearson also ran for 26 crucial yards on six carries late in the game. Eight Eagles caught passes, led by Thomas's five for 49 yards and the two TDs. Preston Pearson had three receptions for 28 yards and Ryker had three for 25. CSC linebacker Cooper Walton was the game's leading tackler with 11, seven of them unassisted. O'Brien had eight tackles, including two sacks and two quarterback hurries. Still another linebacker, Reese Jacobs, and cornerback Jadon Brown were each credited with seven tackles and Ryder True and Yeradi with six apiece.

CSC Eagles swarm Mines early, hold off #23 Colorado Mines for huge RMAC win

🏈 Week 4: Western Nebraska Prep Football Kickoff Times (MT)

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🏈 Week 4: Western Nebraska Prep Football Scoreboard &  Kickoff Times

With just over 30 seconds left in the match, senior defender Lauryn Anglim took a corner kick straight into the net to help the Nebraska soccer team draw, 1-1, with the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday evening in University Park, Pa.

Anglim took a shot on goal with less than a minute to go, which was tipped out of play by PSU’s goalie, to lead to the NU corner kick. The senior then curved the corner kick into the top left corner of the net to make the score 1-1.

The draw preserved the Huskers’ (5-0-4, 0-0-2 Big Ten) undefeated season. Penn State moved to 5-2-2 on the season with a 1-0-1 mark in conference competition.

The game was a defensive battle, as the Big Red took eight shots to Penn State’s nine. NU outdid the Nittany Lions in shots on goal, 4-3. Nebraska also had seven corner kick opportunities and only allowed one for PSU. Anglim led the Huskers with two shots, both on goal. Sadie Waite and Ella Rudney each added a shot on goal.&nbsp;

Cece Villa (4-0-4) played all 90 minutes in goal and logged two saves.&nbsp;

Penn State took a 1-0 lead into the break after a Kaitlyn MacBean goal.&nbsp;

The Huskers took just two shots in the first period, both of which were on goal. Ella Rudney had a scoring opportunity as the first half clock wound down, but her shot was saved by the Nittany Lion goalkeeper.&nbsp;

The Big Red will finish out its road trip with a match against the No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, Sept. 21. The contest will kick off at 11 a.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationWith just over 30 seconds left in the match, senior defender Lauryn Anglim took a corner kick straight into the net to help the Nebraska soccer team draw, 1-1, with the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday evening in University Park, Pa.Anglim took a shot on goal with less than a minute to go, which was tipped out of play by PSU’s goalie, to lead to the NU corner kick. The senior then curved the corner kick into the top left corner of the net to make the score 1-1.The draw preserved the Huskers’ (5-0-4, 0-0-2 Big Ten) undefeated season. Penn State moved to 5-2-2 on the season with a 1-0-1 mark in conference competition.The game was a defensive battle, as the Big Red took eight shots to Penn State’s nine. NU outdid the Nittany Lions in shots on goal, 4-3. Nebraska also had seven corner kick opportunities and only allowed one for PSU. Anglim led the Huskers with two shots, both on goal. Sadie Waite and Ella Rudney each added a shot on goal.&nbsp;Cece Villa (4-0-4) played all 90 minutes in goal and logged two saves.&nbsp;Penn State took a 1-0 lead into the break after a Kaitlyn MacBean goal.&nbsp;The Huskers took just two shots in the first period, both of which were on goal. Ella Rudney had a scoring opportunity as the first half clock wound down, but her shot was saved by the Nittany Lion goalkeeper.&nbsp;The Big Red will finish out its road trip with a match against the No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, Sept. 21. The contest will kick off at 11 a.m. (CT) and will be streamed on B1G+.

Anglim nets last-second Goal, Huskers tie No. 8 Nittany Lions

Story by UNK Athletic Communication

Keanrey, Neb. – The fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team got 28 combined kills from outsides Emilee Lane and Carly Purdy to sweep Truman State (-15, -20, -17) Thursday night in Kirksville, Mo.

This was the first of three matches in three days for UNK (10-0) as they travel to Illinois-Springfield Friday night and face Maryville (Mo.) Saturday morning at UIS.

The TSU Bulldogs (2-7) are glad they are a former MIAA member as they were previously swept by Emporia, Washburn, Missouri Western and Pitt State while owning a four-set win over Newman.

Lane (Hays, Kan.) and Purdy (North Platte) continued their torrid start to the season as they reached their combined kill total in 55 swings (.382 pct.). Purdy went for 16 kills and added two digs and two solo blocks with Lane having three digs. Next, sophomore right side Brynn Stowell (Olathe, Kan.) hit .348 and reached 11 kills for a second straight match with All-American setter Peyton Neff (North Platte) helping UNK hit .286 and seeing seven teammates record a kill. She finished with 42 assists, seven digs, two kills and an ace.

Defensively, senior DS Aleena Peterson (Kansas City, Mo.) had the second most digs of her Loper career (12) with junior Ellie Spang (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) at nine, two assists and a rare kill. Finally, Truman was led by senior middle Makayla Way (10 kills, .588 pct., three blocks and two digs).

UNK and the UIS Prairie Stars have met just once before, a Loper sweep in 2015 at Buckle court.

Story by UNK Athletic CommunicationKeanrey, Neb. – The fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team got 28 combined kills from outsides Emilee Lane and Carly Purdy to sweep Truman State (-15, -20, -17) Thursday night in Kirksville, Mo.This was the first of three matches in three days for UNK (10-0) as they travel to Illinois-Springfield Friday night and face Maryville (Mo.) Saturday morning at UIS.The TSU Bulldogs (2-7) are glad they are a former MIAA member as they were previously swept by Emporia, Washburn, Missouri Western and Pitt State while owning a four-set win over Newman.Lane (Hays, Kan.) and Purdy (North Platte) continued their torrid start to the season as they reached their combined kill total in 55 swings (.382 pct.). Purdy went for 16 kills and added two digs and two solo blocks with Lane having three digs. Next, sophomore right side Brynn Stowell (Olathe, Kan.) hit .348 and reached 11 kills for a second straight match with All-American setter Peyton Neff (North Platte) helping UNK hit .286 and seeing seven teammates record a kill. She finished with 42 assists, seven digs, two kills and an ace.Defensively, senior DS Aleena Peterson (Kansas City, Mo.) had the second most digs of her Loper career (12) with junior Ellie Spang (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) at nine, two assists and a rare kill. Finally, Truman was led by senior middle Makayla Way (10 kills, .588 pct., three blocks and two digs).UNK and the UIS Prairie Stars have met just once before, a Loper sweep in 2015 at Buckle court.

#5 Lopers sweep Northeast Missouri

Anselmo-Merna def. Sandhills Valley 25-12, 25-13, 23-25, 25-21 (3-1)

Bridgeport def. Perkins County 25-19, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)

Cambridge def. Wallace 25-4, 25-14, 25-19 (3-0)

Dundy County Stratton def. Cheylin-Bird City, KS 25-17, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19 (3-1)

Garden County def. Arthur County 25-9, 25-13 (2-0)

Garden County def. Mullen 26-28, 25-22, 25-22 (2-1)

Hitchcock County def. Medicine Valley 25-13, 25-21, 25-13 (3-0)

Lexington def. Broken Bow 25-19, 27-29, 25-18, 28-26 (3-1)

Maywood-Hayes Center def. Wauneta-Palisade 14-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-25, 15-13 (3-2)

Mullen def. Arthur County 25-12, 25-22 (2-0)

North Platte St. Patrick's def. Cozad 21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 27-25 (3-1)

<h2>Football</h2>Hitchcock County 28 vs Overton 7Southwest 59 @ South Platte 8<h2>Volleyball</h2>Anselmo-Merna def. Sandhills Valley 25-12, 25-13, 23-25, 25-21 (3-1)Bridgeport def. Perkins County 25-19, 25-15, 25-13 (3-0)Cambridge def. Wallace 25-4, 25-14, 25-19 (3-0)Dundy County Stratton def. Cheylin-Bird City, KS 25-17, 25-18, 20-25, 25-19 (3-1)Garden County def. Arthur County 25-9, 25-13 (2-0)Garden County def. Mullen 26-28, 25-22, 25-22 (2-1)Hitchcock County def. Medicine Valley 25-13, 25-21, 25-13 (3-0)Lexington def. Broken Bow 25-19, 27-29, 25-18, 28-26 (3-1)Maywood-Hayes Center def. Wauneta-Palisade 14-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-25, 15-13 (3-2)Mullen def. Arthur County 25-12, 25-22 (2-0)North Platte St. Patrick's def. Cozad 21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 27-25 (3-1)<h2>Softball</h2>Cozad 21 @ Lexington 0Gothenburg @ HWY 6 POSTPONEDHershey 2 @ Southern Valley/Alma 7Southern Valley/Alma 7 vs Hershey 2Southern Valley/Alma 10 vs Hershey 9<h2>Girls Golf</h2><h2>North Platte Invite</h2>1 North Platte 361&nbsp;2 Scottsbluff 378&nbsp;3 Gering 400&nbsp;4 Sidney 408&nbsp;5 Cozad 432&nbsp;6 North Platte JV 438&nbsp;7 Lexington 448&nbsp;8 Broken Bow 453&nbsp;9 Alliance 455&nbsp;10 Ogallala 539<h2>North Platte Invite Individual</h2>(1) Addie Peck (Scottsbluff) 76(2) Allie Jones (North Platte) 81(3) Janee Wagner (North Platte) 89(4) Ryley Norris (Alliance) 92(5) Taylor Race (North Platte) 93(6) Maddy Miller (Lexington) 95(6) Grayson Cheloha (Gering) 95(8) Ella Atchison (Cozad) 96(9) Aubrey Campbell (Sidney) 97(9) Lauren Doll (Gering) 97(11) Neeva Fisher (North Platte) 98Individual Scores of NoteJovie Worthing (Lexington) 99MayLee Smith (Scottsbluff) 100Abbie Albrecht (Cozad) 100Paige Rogers (North Platte JV) 100Elliot Selzer (Scottsbluff) 101MolliJane Smith (Scottsbluff) 101Addison Carmody (Scottsbluff) 102Marlee McKee (Gering) 102Josette McConnel (Sidney) 103Erin Taylor (Broken Bow) 103Cali Hass (Sidney) 104Eden Jordan (Sidney) 104Regan Doll (Gering) 106Joslyn Wyatt (Ogallala) 108Liz Capriotti (Sidney) 109Hailee Raffaeli (North Platte JV) 110Madi Pitts (Gering) 112Presley Pettera (North Platte) 113Kaylee Lundgreen (North Platte JV) 114Ava Einspahr (North Platte JV) 114Emersyn Palmer (Broken Bow) 116Trinity Hurlburt (Broken Bow) 116Addison Belford (Alliance) 116Penny Goodwin (Lexington) 116Emma Howerter (Cozad) 117Maddi Petersen (North Platte JV) 117Tiana Hurlburt (Broken Bow) 118Caylee Cook (Broken Bow) 118Ava Joyce (Cozad) 119Taylor Petty (Alliance) 121Abigal Kimmel (Alliance) 126Tylie Walker (Ogallala) 128Kinzie Bridge (Alliance) 130Beatriz Montiel (Lexington) 138Alivia Austin (Ogallala) 145Maya Williams (Ogallala) 158Felicity Rittenhouse (Ogallala) 163Felicana DeLeon (Lexington) 176

Area High School Sports scores from 9-18

Nebraska high school football scheduling has been a topic of conversation throughout the state for some time.&nbsp;

Thursday, the NSAA Board of Directors voted unanimously (8-0) to approve schedule changes for Class A football in the upcoming two-year cycle (2026-27).&nbsp;

Those changes include eliminating districts and using the previous two seasons’ wild card points as part of the guidance the NSAA, specifically NSAA Assistant Director Nate Neuhaus, uses to create the next two-year scheduling cycle.&nbsp;

Football is the only NSAA-sanctioned sport that uses the NSAA to create a statewide schedule for all schools.&nbsp;

The reason for the Approved Ruling, submission by the working competition committee (Class A school administrators), is the timing.&nbsp;

An Approved Ruling can circumvent the NSAA’s legislative process if a majority of schools in the specific class (A, B, C1, D1, D2, D6) are in agreement. For example, the board approved using shot clocks in basketball with an Approved Ruling by Class A schools only at first.&nbsp;

In the most recent scheduling cycle (2024-25), the NSAA requested schools make a declaration of participation or classification (11-man, 8-man, 6-man) before Nov. 30, 2023.&nbsp;

After collecting that data, district assignments for the 2024-25 football season were made using the previous two years’ wild card points and the serpentine method to put teams in their five or six districts, with the district champion and runner-up being automatic qualifiers to the state playoffs.

Story by NebprepsNebraska high school football scheduling has been a topic of conversation throughout the state for some time.&nbsp;Thursday, the NSAA Board of Directors voted unanimously (8-0) to approve schedule changes for Class A football in the upcoming two-year cycle (2026-27).&nbsp;Those changes include eliminating districts and using the previous two seasons’ wild card points as part of the guidance the NSAA, specifically NSAA Assistant Director Nate Neuhaus, uses to create the next two-year scheduling cycle.&nbsp;Football is the only NSAA-sanctioned sport that uses the NSAA to create a statewide schedule for all schools.&nbsp;The reason for the Approved Ruling, submission by the working competition committee (Class A school administrators), is the timing.&nbsp;An Approved Ruling can circumvent the NSAA’s legislative process if a majority of schools in the specific class (A, B, C1, D1, D2, D6) are in agreement. For example, the board approved using shot clocks in basketball with an Approved Ruling by Class A schools only at first.&nbsp;In the most recent scheduling cycle (2024-25), the NSAA requested schools make a declaration of participation or classification (11-man, 8-man, 6-man) before Nov. 30, 2023.&nbsp;After collecting that data, district assignments for the 2024-25 football season were made using the previous two years’ wild card points and the serpentine method to put teams in their five or six districts, with the district champion and runner-up being automatic qualifiers to the state playoffs.With the changes, the automatic qualifiers are gone, the top 16 teams in wild card points will make the Class A playoffs.&nbsp;On Dec. 12, 2023, classifications and district assignments for the 2024 and 2025 football seasons were released.&nbsp;Schools were then asked to submit a priority list of non-district schools they would like to have on their 2024 and 2025 football schedules.&nbsp;The one addition to the Approved Ruling that the board approved on Thursday is for the upcoming scheduling cycle. Schools will expand their priority list of opponents from four or five in previous years to, in some cases, seven or eight.Neuhaus and the staff at the NSAA will then use the wild card points from the previous two seasons to create evenly matched schedules using the priority lists as guidance. One thing that will do is keep traditional rivalries.&nbsp;The elimination of districts will balance the schedules into tiers or buckets, if you will. Those will be the top 10-14 teams, depending on the number of schools in Class A each cycle.With this approved for the 2026-27 scheduling cycle, Class A schools will play a schedule similar to what they have played the first four weeks of the season in the current scheduling cycle and eliminate the serpentine method, which forced lopsided matchups the last five weeks of the season.&nbsp;Next for the NSAA staff is to establish football schedules for the 2026 and 2027 football seasons in all classes (A, B, C1, D1, D2, D3, D6) and release those on Feb. 11, 2026.