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                    <title><![CDATA[Custer County among those announced as receiving tax relief from IRS due to disasters]]></title>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[Custer County taxpayers affected by the Pressey Fire are receiving additional time to file certain federal tax returns and make tax payments, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
The IRS announced tax relief last week for taxpayers affected by five separate disasters in Nebraska this year, including wildfires and severe storms. Custer County was included because of the Pressey Fire that happened in April.
Under the disaster declaration, individuals who live in Custer County and businesses located in the county may qualify for the relief. Certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines that fell on or after April 22, 2026, and before February 1, 2027, have been postponed until February 1, 2027.
The extension applies to a variety of individual and business tax returns, estimated tax payments and other time sensitive tax related actions.
The IRS notes that taxes associated with 2025 individual income tax returns were due April 15, 2026, and those payments are not eligible for this particular relief. However, individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 returns may have until February 1, 2027, to file those returns.
Penalties on certain payroll and excise tax deposits due between April 22 and May 7, 2026, will also be waived if those deposits were made by May 7.
The IRS has also outlined additional relief available to affected taxpayers, including provisions involving disaster related payments, retirement accounts and requests for copies of previously filed tax returns.
The complete IRS release for Custer County, including details on who qualifies and the additional forms of relief available is below, alongside the four other announcements that cover counties affected by other disasters.
NE-2026-04 - April wildfires / Pressey Fire (began April 22, 2026)
County: Custer
Declaration: SD-0011-DR
Full document: NE-2026-04 Final
NE-2026-03 - March wildfires (began March 12, 2026)
Counties: Morrill, Garden, Arthur, Keith, Grant, Lincoln, Dawson, Frontier, Saunders, Red Willow
Declaration: SD-0010-DR
Full document: NE-26-03 final
NE-2026-05 - Severe storms (began May 15, 2026)
Counties: Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Richardson, Thayer, Thurston, Howard
Declaration: SD-0012-DR
Full document: NE-2026-05 final
NE-2026-06 - May wildfires (began May 16, 2026)
County: Dawes
Declaration: SD-0013-DR
Full document: NE-2026-06 final
NE-2026-07 - June wildfires (began June 9, 2026)
County: Sioux
Declaration: SD-0014-DR
Full document: NE-2026-07 final
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Custer County taxpayers affected by the Pressey Fire are receiving additional time to file certain federal tax returns and make tax payments, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
The IRS announced tax relief last week for taxpayers affected by five separate disasters in Nebraska this year, including wildfires and severe storms. Custer County was included because of the Pressey Fire that happened in April.
Under the disaster declaration, individuals who live in Custer County and businesses located in the county may qualify for the relief. Certain federal tax filing and payment deadlines that fell on or after April 22, 2026, and before February 1, 2027, have been postponed until February 1, 2027.
The extension applies to a variety of individual and business tax returns, estimated tax payments and other time sensitive tax related actions.
The IRS notes that taxes associated with 2025 individual income tax returns were due April 15, 2026, and those payments are not eligible for this particular relief. However, individuals who had a valid extension to file their 2025 returns may have until February 1, 2027, to file those returns.
Penalties on certain payroll and excise tax deposits due between April 22 and May 7, 2026, will also be waived if those deposits were made by May 7.
The IRS has also outlined additional relief available to affected taxpayers, including provisions involving disaster related payments, retirement accounts and requests for copies of previously filed tax returns.
The complete IRS release for Custer County, including details on who qualifies and the additional forms of relief available is below, alongside the four other announcements that cover counties affected by other disasters.
NE-2026-04 - April wildfires / Pressey Fire (began April 22, 2026)
County: Custer
Declaration: SD-0011-DR
Full document: NE-2026-04 Final
NE-2026-03 - March wildfires (began March 12, 2026)
Counties: Morrill, Garden, Arthur, Keith, Grant, Lincoln, Dawson, Frontier, Saunders, Red Willow
Declaration: SD-0010-DR
Full document: NE-26-03 final
NE-2026-05 - Severe storms (began May 15, 2026)
Counties: Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Richardson, Thayer, Thurston, Howard
Declaration: SD-0012-DR
Full document: NE-2026-05 final
NE-2026-06 - May wildfires (began May 16, 2026)
County: Dawes
Declaration: SD-0013-DR
Full document: NE-2026-06 final
NE-2026-07 - June wildfires (began June 9, 2026)
County: Sioux
Declaration: SD-0014-DR
Full document: NE-2026-07 final
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                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska High School Rodeo - Results and Area Recap from Bloomfield and O'Neill]]></title>
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                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[The Nebraska High School Rodeo fall season continued this past weekend with rodeos in Bloomfield on Saturday and O'Neill on Sunday.
Among the area highlights in Bloomfield, Broken Bow's Kelstyn Lindner was the bareback champion with a winning score of 72 and was runner-up in the bull riding with a 65 point ride.  Lindner would go on to finish third in boys all around standings on Saturday.  Emerson Thorberg of Mullen was champion in the breakaway with a winning time of 2.31 seconds and placed fifth in the pole bending to finish runner-up in the girls all around standings.  Other area highlights on Saturday included Cotter Johnston of Stapleton winning the steer wrestling in a time of 6.53 seconds and Kallan Cox of Purdum was first in the barrel racing with a time of 16.456 seconds.  Shaylee Milleson of Dunning was runner-up in the pole bending.
Area highlights on Sunday in O'Neill included Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow winning the barebacks with a score of 73.  Lindner was runner-up in the bull riding to finish third in the boys all around.  Cotter Johnston of Stapleton won the steer wrestling on Sunday with a time of 5.66 seconds.  Johnston also had top ten finishes in the team roping and tie down roping to finish fourth in the all-around.
For more results, check out the results summary posted below and tune in for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Report Wednesday during the noon and 5 p.m. sports on KCNI.

Bloomfield - Results Summary
Event Results





Bull Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Trevor Burdick
75.00


2
Kelstyn Lindner
65.00


2
Stetson Sweley
65.00


4
Clay Hadeen
63.00





Bareback Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kelstyn Lindner
72.00


2
Trevor Burdick
61.00





Saddle Bronc Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Stetson Sweley
69.00





Goat Tying



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Zaylee Wurdeman
8.00


2
Tomi Reid
8.78


3
Allyx Forre
8.81


4
Annie Hawkins
9.18


5
Tallie Rambat
9.38


6
Emma Haynes
9.47


7
Sophia Schemper
9.56


8
Charley Hoier
9.60


9
Aubree Shrewsbury
9.65


10
Felycia Kerkman
9.86





Boys Cutting
No results available for this event.


Breakaway Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Emerson Thorberg
2.31


2
Ella Dailey
2.79


3
Brynley Mattox
3.21


4
Phoenix Brown
3.60


5
Kaisley Phipps
3.95


6
Kaley Rasmussen
5.89


7
Sage Dyer
12.12 (incl. +10.00)


8
Jozee Sheffield
12.65 (incl. +10.00)


9
Tomi Reid
12.82 (incl. +10.00)


10
Taryn Namuth
13.82 (incl. +10.00)





Girls Cutting
No results available for this event.


Reined Cow Horse



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
143.00


2
Quinten Jones
139.00


3
Erich Dybdal
135.00


4
Braxten Barner
133.50


5
Lane Foote
131.50


5
Grady Wilson
131.50


7
Alli Dugan
130.00





Steer Wrestling



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Cotter Johnston
6.53


2
Kooper Schrunk
6.67


3
Jess Fanning
8.48


4
Reid Buss
9.26


5
Colby Holm
9.63


6
Kaddo Schrunk
14.62 (incl. +10.00)


7
Burr Underwood
17.76


8
Trey Blackmore
25.27 (incl. +10.00)





Team Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Jacob Wilson / Colby Holm
7.53


2
Hadley Shrewsbury / Matthew Lien
8.25


3
Allyx Forre / Jace Forre
8.75


4
Colter Austin / Cotter Johnston
9.06


5
Jess Fanning / Wyatt Krausnick
14.09 (incl. +5.00)


6
Paityn Sheffield / Jozee Sheffield
14.60 (incl. +5.00)


7
Kinsey Walz / Kash Nielsen
14.72 (incl. +5.00)


8
Brynne McCully / Caleb Clark
14.75 (incl. +5.00)


9
Garett Renner / Parker Freouf
20.29 (incl. +15.00)


10
Cort Lawton / Hunter Thies
28.28 (incl. +10.00)





Tie Down



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Trey Blackmore
10.08


2
Branden Freudenburg
10.33


3
Deklin Titus
10.42


4
Burr Underwood
10.52


5
Kooper Schrunk
10.60


6
Hudson Redman
11.20


7
Kash Nielsen
12.10


8
Hunter Thies
12.15


9
Hudson Ebmeier
12.45


10
Colton Leach
14.19





Pole Bending



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
20.956


2
Shaylee Milleson
21.481


3
Phoenix Brown
21.720


4
Bristol Meester
22.022


5
Emerson Thorberg
22.261


6
Brynne McCully
22.416


7
Julianne Malander
22.538


8
Adeline Hill
22.805


9
Ella Dailey
22.987


10
Tallyn Chesley
23.236





Barrel Racing



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kallan Cox
16.456


2
Macradee Lantis
16.525


3
Kinsey Walz
16.704


4
Kenzi Knott
16.783


5
Payton Burress
16.827


6
Marisa Wykert
16.902


7
Annie Hawkins
16.978


8
Josie Rother
16.992


9
Aubree Shrewsbury
17.133


10
Zaylee Wurdeman
17.138





All-Around Standings


Boys All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Trevor Burdick
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
280.45


2
Stetson Sweley
Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding
270.88


3
Kelstyn Lindner
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
265.07


4
Cotter Johnston
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
264.70


5
Colby Holm
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
257.20


6
Jacob Wilson
Team Roping
205.90


7
Trey Blackmore
Tie Down
203.00


8
Kooper Schrunk
Steer Wrestling, Tie Down
199.80


9
Jess Fanning
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
172.20


10
Matthew Lien
Team Roping
170.40






Girls All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kinsey Walz
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
345.50


2
Emerson Thorberg
Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending
268.90


3
Allyx Forre
Team Roping, Goat Tying
252.70


4
Phoenix Brown
Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending
232.40


5
Kallan Cox
Barrel Racing
217.50


6
Macradee Lantis
Barrel Racing
180.00


7
Zaylee Wurdeman
Goat Tying
179.80


8
Ella Dailey
Breakaway Roping
170.40


9
Hadley Shrewsbury
Team Roping
170.40


10
Shaylee Milleson
Pole Bending
168.00
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O'Neill - Results Summary
Event Results





Bull Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Stetson Sweley
72.00


2
Kelstyn Lindner
55.00





Bareback Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kelstyn Lindner
73.00





Trap Shooting



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Holt Shane
49.00


2
Kade Herfel
48.00


2
Ian Shane
48.00


4
Cooper Hill
47.00


4
Case Shane
47.00


6
Hunter Harms
46.00


6
Wyatt Rosander
46.00


8
Brandt Mundorf
43.00


9
Alex Nelson
42.00


10
Trace Barlow
41.00





Saddle Bronc Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Laken Krogman
68.00


2
Stetson Sweley
64.00





Goat Tying



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
8.36


2
Aubree Shrewsbury
8.56


3
Charley Hoier
8.71


4
Reagan Schaaf
8.79


5
Zaylee Wurdeman
8.97


6
Sophia Schemper
9.36


7
Annie Hawkins
9.62


8
Allyx Forre
9.70


9
Caylee Hoefener
9.89


10
Tallie Rambat
10.01





Boys Cutting
No results available for this event.


Breakaway Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Aubree Shrewsbury
2.35


2
Emma Haynes
2.37


3
Ella Dailey
2.97


4
Jacie Strom
3.29


5
Kaisley Phipps
3.70


5
Tomi Reid
3.70


7
Marisa Wykert
4.02


8
Hadley Pokorny
4.43


9
Shaylee Milleson
5.02


10
Taryn Namuth
5.07





Girls Cutting
No results available for this event.


Steer Wrestling



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Cotter Johnston
5.66


2
Kaddo Schrunk
8.55


3
Trey Blackmore
8.68


4
Hayes Pokorny
9.10


5
Hudson Ebmeier
12.30





Team Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Garett Renner / Parker Freouf
5.17


2
Hunter Cover / Kooper Schrunk
5.96


3
Kaddo Schrunk / Parker Nokes
7.21


4
Hadley Pokorny / Hayes Pokorny
7.31


5
Grady Wilson / Alex Nelson
7.47


6
Phoenix Brown / Laken Krogman
7.64


6
Sydney Barlow / Trace Barlow
7.64


8
Braxten Barner / Maverik McConnell
9.43


9
Colter Austin / Cotter Johnston
10.83 (incl. +5.00)


10
Erich Dybdal / Brannon Hanna
13.14 (incl. +5.00)





Tie Down



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kaddo Schrunk
10.88


2
Branden Freudenburg
12.33


3
Dalton Dugan
13.30


4
Caleb Clark
13.43


5
Cotter Johnston
14.23


6
Deklin Titus
15.47


7
Garett Renner
15.53


8
Dillon Hebbert
17.24


9
Erich Dybdal
24.52


10
Haydon Mattox
25.90





Pole Bending



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Annie Hawkins
21.024


2
Maci Herrington
21.125


3
Kinsey Walz
21.171


4
Phoenix Brown
21.984


5
Shaylee Milleson
22.027


6
Emerson Thorberg
22.075


7
Hadley Shrewsbury
22.104


8
Bristol Meester
22.158


9
Adeline Hill
22.368


10
Julianne Malander
22.658





Barrel Racing



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Marisa Wykert
18.289


2
Macradee Lantis
18.333


3
Kinsey Walz
18.473


4
Kenzi Knott
18.520


5
Maci Herrington
18.656


6
Hadley Pokorny
18.657


7
Brynne McCully
18.700


8
Annie Hawkins
18.805


9
Zaylee Wurdeman
18.999


10
Kaisley Phipps
19.049





All-Around Standings


Boys All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kaddo Schrunk
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down
474.70


2
Stetson Sweley
Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding
282.60


3
Kelstyn Lindner
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
277.50


4
Cotter Johnston
Steer Wrestling, Tie Down
228.30


5
Parker Freouf
Team Roping
205.90


6
Garett Renner
Team Roping
205.90


7
Hayes Pokorny
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
179.20


8
Kooper Schrunk
Team Roping
170.40


9
Hunter Cover
Team Roping
170.40


10
Laken Krogman
Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding
170.00






Girls All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kinsey Walz
Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending
458.65


2
Aubree Shrewsbury
Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying
357.35


3
Maci Herrington
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
237.15


4
Marisa Wykert
Barrel Racing
218.95


5
Annie Hawkins
Pole Bending
204.45


6
Macradee Lantis
Barrel Racing
181.20


7
Emma Haynes
Breakaway Roping
171.60


8
Hadley Pokorny
Team Roping, Barrel Racing
137.15


9
Ella Dailey
Breakaway Roping
135.85


10
Charley Hoier
Goat Tying
118.75













]]></description>
                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Nebraska High School Rodeo fall season continued this past weekend with rodeos in Bloomfield on Saturday and O'Neill on Sunday.
Among the area highlights in Bloomfield, Broken Bow's Kelstyn Lindner was the bareback champion with a winning score of 72 and was runner-up in the bull riding with a 65 point ride.  Lindner would go on to finish third in boys all around standings on Saturday.  Emerson Thorberg of Mullen was champion in the breakaway with a winning time of 2.31 seconds and placed fifth in the pole bending to finish runner-up in the girls all around standings.  Other area highlights on Saturday included Cotter Johnston of Stapleton winning the steer wrestling in a time of 6.53 seconds and Kallan Cox of Purdum was first in the barrel racing with a time of 16.456 seconds.  Shaylee Milleson of Dunning was runner-up in the pole bending.
Area highlights on Sunday in O'Neill included Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow winning the barebacks with a score of 73.  Lindner was runner-up in the bull riding to finish third in the boys all around.  Cotter Johnston of Stapleton won the steer wrestling on Sunday with a time of 5.66 seconds.  Johnston also had top ten finishes in the team roping and tie down roping to finish fourth in the all-around.
For more results, check out the results summary posted below and tune in for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Report Wednesday during the noon and 5 p.m. sports on KCNI.

Bloomfield - Results Summary
Event Results





Bull Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Trevor Burdick
75.00


2
Kelstyn Lindner
65.00


2
Stetson Sweley
65.00


4
Clay Hadeen
63.00





Bareback Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kelstyn Lindner
72.00


2
Trevor Burdick
61.00





Saddle Bronc Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Stetson Sweley
69.00





Goat Tying



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Zaylee Wurdeman
8.00


2
Tomi Reid
8.78


3
Allyx Forre
8.81


4
Annie Hawkins
9.18


5
Tallie Rambat
9.38


6
Emma Haynes
9.47


7
Sophia Schemper
9.56


8
Charley Hoier
9.60


9
Aubree Shrewsbury
9.65


10
Felycia Kerkman
9.86





Boys Cutting
No results available for this event.


Breakaway Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Emerson Thorberg
2.31


2
Ella Dailey
2.79


3
Brynley Mattox
3.21


4
Phoenix Brown
3.60


5
Kaisley Phipps
3.95


6
Kaley Rasmussen
5.89


7
Sage Dyer
12.12 (incl. +10.00)


8
Jozee Sheffield
12.65 (incl. +10.00)


9
Tomi Reid
12.82 (incl. +10.00)


10
Taryn Namuth
13.82 (incl. +10.00)





Girls Cutting
No results available for this event.


Reined Cow Horse



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
143.00


2
Quinten Jones
139.00


3
Erich Dybdal
135.00


4
Braxten Barner
133.50


5
Lane Foote
131.50


5
Grady Wilson
131.50


7
Alli Dugan
130.00





Steer Wrestling



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Cotter Johnston
6.53


2
Kooper Schrunk
6.67


3
Jess Fanning
8.48


4
Reid Buss
9.26


5
Colby Holm
9.63


6
Kaddo Schrunk
14.62 (incl. +10.00)


7
Burr Underwood
17.76


8
Trey Blackmore
25.27 (incl. +10.00)





Team Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Jacob Wilson / Colby Holm
7.53


2
Hadley Shrewsbury / Matthew Lien
8.25


3
Allyx Forre / Jace Forre
8.75


4
Colter Austin / Cotter Johnston
9.06


5
Jess Fanning / Wyatt Krausnick
14.09 (incl. +5.00)


6
Paityn Sheffield / Jozee Sheffield
14.60 (incl. +5.00)


7
Kinsey Walz / Kash Nielsen
14.72 (incl. +5.00)


8
Brynne McCully / Caleb Clark
14.75 (incl. +5.00)


9
Garett Renner / Parker Freouf
20.29 (incl. +15.00)


10
Cort Lawton / Hunter Thies
28.28 (incl. +10.00)





Tie Down



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Trey Blackmore
10.08


2
Branden Freudenburg
10.33


3
Deklin Titus
10.42


4
Burr Underwood
10.52


5
Kooper Schrunk
10.60


6
Hudson Redman
11.20


7
Kash Nielsen
12.10


8
Hunter Thies
12.15


9
Hudson Ebmeier
12.45


10
Colton Leach
14.19





Pole Bending



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
20.956


2
Shaylee Milleson
21.481


3
Phoenix Brown
21.720


4
Bristol Meester
22.022


5
Emerson Thorberg
22.261


6
Brynne McCully
22.416


7
Julianne Malander
22.538


8
Adeline Hill
22.805


9
Ella Dailey
22.987


10
Tallyn Chesley
23.236





Barrel Racing



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kallan Cox
16.456


2
Macradee Lantis
16.525


3
Kinsey Walz
16.704


4
Kenzi Knott
16.783


5
Payton Burress
16.827


6
Marisa Wykert
16.902


7
Annie Hawkins
16.978


8
Josie Rother
16.992


9
Aubree Shrewsbury
17.133


10
Zaylee Wurdeman
17.138





All-Around Standings


Boys All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Trevor Burdick
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
280.45


2
Stetson Sweley
Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding
270.88


3
Kelstyn Lindner
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
265.07


4
Cotter Johnston
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
264.70


5
Colby Holm
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
257.20


6
Jacob Wilson
Team Roping
205.90


7
Trey Blackmore
Tie Down
203.00


8
Kooper Schrunk
Steer Wrestling, Tie Down
199.80


9
Jess Fanning
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
172.20


10
Matthew Lien
Team Roping
170.40






Girls All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kinsey Walz
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
345.50


2
Emerson Thorberg
Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending
268.90


3
Allyx Forre
Team Roping, Goat Tying
252.70


4
Phoenix Brown
Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending
232.40


5
Kallan Cox
Barrel Racing
217.50


6
Macradee Lantis
Barrel Racing
180.00


7
Zaylee Wurdeman
Goat Tying
179.80


8
Ella Dailey
Breakaway Roping
170.40


9
Hadley Shrewsbury
Team Roping
170.40


10
Shaylee Milleson
Pole Bending
168.00
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O'Neill - Results Summary
Event Results





Bull Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Stetson Sweley
72.00


2
Kelstyn Lindner
55.00





Bareback Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kelstyn Lindner
73.00





Trap Shooting



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Holt Shane
49.00


2
Kade Herfel
48.00


2
Ian Shane
48.00


4
Cooper Hill
47.00


4
Case Shane
47.00


6
Hunter Harms
46.00


6
Wyatt Rosander
46.00


8
Brandt Mundorf
43.00


9
Alex Nelson
42.00


10
Trace Barlow
41.00





Saddle Bronc Riding



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Laken Krogman
68.00


2
Stetson Sweley
64.00





Goat Tying



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kinsey Walz
8.36


2
Aubree Shrewsbury
8.56


3
Charley Hoier
8.71


4
Reagan Schaaf
8.79


5
Zaylee Wurdeman
8.97


6
Sophia Schemper
9.36


7
Annie Hawkins
9.62


8
Allyx Forre
9.70


9
Caylee Hoefener
9.89


10
Tallie Rambat
10.01





Boys Cutting
No results available for this event.


Breakaway Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Aubree Shrewsbury
2.35


2
Emma Haynes
2.37


3
Ella Dailey
2.97


4
Jacie Strom
3.29


5
Kaisley Phipps
3.70


5
Tomi Reid
3.70


7
Marisa Wykert
4.02


8
Hadley Pokorny
4.43


9
Shaylee Milleson
5.02


10
Taryn Namuth
5.07





Girls Cutting
No results available for this event.


Steer Wrestling



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Cotter Johnston
5.66


2
Kaddo Schrunk
8.55


3
Trey Blackmore
8.68


4
Hayes Pokorny
9.10


5
Hudson Ebmeier
12.30





Team Roping



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Garett Renner / Parker Freouf
5.17


2
Hunter Cover / Kooper Schrunk
5.96


3
Kaddo Schrunk / Parker Nokes
7.21


4
Hadley Pokorny / Hayes Pokorny
7.31


5
Grady Wilson / Alex Nelson
7.47


6
Phoenix Brown / Laken Krogman
7.64


6
Sydney Barlow / Trace Barlow
7.64


8
Braxten Barner / Maverik McConnell
9.43


9
Colter Austin / Cotter Johnston
10.83 (incl. +5.00)


10
Erich Dybdal / Brannon Hanna
13.14 (incl. +5.00)





Tie Down



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Kaddo Schrunk
10.88


2
Branden Freudenburg
12.33


3
Dalton Dugan
13.30


4
Caleb Clark
13.43


5
Cotter Johnston
14.23


6
Deklin Titus
15.47


7
Garett Renner
15.53


8
Dillon Hebbert
17.24


9
Erich Dybdal
24.52


10
Haydon Mattox
25.90





Pole Bending



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Annie Hawkins
21.024


2
Maci Herrington
21.125


3
Kinsey Walz
21.171


4
Phoenix Brown
21.984


5
Shaylee Milleson
22.027


6
Emerson Thorberg
22.075


7
Hadley Shrewsbury
22.104


8
Bristol Meester
22.158


9
Adeline Hill
22.368


10
Julianne Malander
22.658





Barrel Racing



Place
Contestant
Score/Time




1
Marisa Wykert
18.289


2
Macradee Lantis
18.333


3
Kinsey Walz
18.473


4
Kenzi Knott
18.520


5
Maci Herrington
18.656


6
Hadley Pokorny
18.657


7
Brynne McCully
18.700


8
Annie Hawkins
18.805


9
Zaylee Wurdeman
18.999


10
Kaisley Phipps
19.049





All-Around Standings


Boys All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kaddo Schrunk
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down
474.70


2
Stetson Sweley
Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding
282.60


3
Kelstyn Lindner
Bareback Riding, Bull Riding
277.50


4
Cotter Johnston
Steer Wrestling, Tie Down
228.30


5
Parker Freouf
Team Roping
205.90


6
Garett Renner
Team Roping
205.90


7
Hayes Pokorny
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
179.20


8
Kooper Schrunk
Team Roping
170.40


9
Hunter Cover
Team Roping
170.40


10
Laken Krogman
Team Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding
170.00






Girls All-Around




Place
Contestant
Events
Points




1
Kinsey Walz
Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Pole Bending
458.65


2
Aubree Shrewsbury
Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying
357.35


3
Maci Herrington
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending
237.15


4
Marisa Wykert
Barrel Racing
218.95


5
Annie Hawkins
Pole Bending
204.45


6
Macradee Lantis
Barrel Racing
181.20


7
Emma Haynes
Breakaway Roping
171.60


8
Hadley Pokorny
Team Roping, Barrel Racing
137.15


9
Ella Dailey
Breakaway Roping
135.85


10
Charley Hoier
Goat Tying
118.75













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                    <title><![CDATA[New resource helps landowners navigate renewable energy lease agreements]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/new-resource-helps-landowners-navigate-renewable-energy-lease-agreements/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind, and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, these agreements can create opportunities to generate long-term, stable income from their property as renewable energy development grows.
A new fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs aims to help landowners better understand the leasing process.
"Renewable energy development can be a strong opportunity for rural landowners, but lease agreements are long-term commitments that deserve careful review," said Laura Priest, policy associate with the Center. "Understanding each step of the process helps landowners protect their interests, set clear expectations, and build a productive relationship with developers."
The fact sheet provides information on the renewable energy leasing process, from early conversations with a developer to site review, lease negotiations, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning.
The process often begins with an initial consultation, when a developer gathers basic information about the property. If the site appears to be a good fit, the developer may then conduct a more detailed evaluation of factors that will impact the success of the development.
"Marginal or lower-producing agricultural land may be especially well suited for some projects, allowing landowners to generate predictable payments over multiple years from acres that are less productive for traditional farming," Priest said. "Projects can also incorporate dual-use solar practices that keep land in agricultural use through grazing, crop integration, or beekeeping."
The fact sheet also highlights things to consider before entering into a lease option, notice of intent, or long-term agreement. Landowners are encouraged to ask questions, seek professional guidance, and understand that organizations can support them through the process.
"Clear communication from the beginning is key," Priest said. "A strong agreement should address not only how the project begins, but how the land will be used, maintained, and restored over time."
To read and download the fact sheet, visit cfra.org/publications. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish.
]]></description>
                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners are increasingly being approached about leasing land for solar, wind, and battery storage projects. According to the Center for Rural Affairs, these agreements can create opportunities to generate long-term, stable income from their property as renewable energy development grows.
A new fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs aims to help landowners better understand the leasing process.
"Renewable energy development can be a strong opportunity for rural landowners, but lease agreements are long-term commitments that deserve careful review," said Laura Priest, policy associate with the Center. "Understanding each step of the process helps landowners protect their interests, set clear expectations, and build a productive relationship with developers."
The fact sheet provides information on the renewable energy leasing process, from early conversations with a developer to site review, lease negotiations, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning.
The process often begins with an initial consultation, when a developer gathers basic information about the property. If the site appears to be a good fit, the developer may then conduct a more detailed evaluation of factors that will impact the success of the development.
"Marginal or lower-producing agricultural land may be especially well suited for some projects, allowing landowners to generate predictable payments over multiple years from acres that are less productive for traditional farming," Priest said. "Projects can also incorporate dual-use solar practices that keep land in agricultural use through grazing, crop integration, or beekeeping."
The fact sheet also highlights things to consider before entering into a lease option, notice of intent, or long-term agreement. Landowners are encouraged to ask questions, seek professional guidance, and understand that organizations can support them through the process.
"Clear communication from the beginning is key," Priest said. "A strong agreement should address not only how the project begins, but how the land will be used, maintained, and restored over time."
To read and download the fact sheet, visit cfra.org/publications. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish.
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                    	<news>
                
                    <title><![CDATA[Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps #2 Texas]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/husker-news/nebraska-volleyball-sweeps-2-texas/?radio=1</link>
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                                        <caption> </caption>
                                                            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Husker News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - No. 1 Nebraska volleyball swept No. 2 Texas (25-19, 25-19, 25-16) on Sunday afternoon to close its run at the Players Era Showcase at T-Mobile Arena.
Nebraska (2-0) hit .293 on the afternoon and limited Texas (2-2) to a .152 hitting percentage, finishing with 10 blocks and seven service aces.
Andi Jackson led all Huskers with nine kills, hitting .571 while adding a pair of blocks. Manaia Ogbechie led Nebraska with seven blocks and also recorded seven kills.
Harper Murray and Teraya Sigler added eight and seven kills, respectively.
Set 1: Nebraska overcame an early 8-5 deficit with a dominant 10-0 run, fueled by strong serving from Bergen Reilly and NU's pressure at the net that forced four Texas errors and recorded two blocks in the run. The Longhorns battled back to cut the Big Red's lead to 20-18 before the Huskers scored five of the final six points to take the first set. Kills from Jackson, Sigler and Ogbechie highlighted the 5-1 run, while Reilly's service ace clinched the 25-19 victory.
Set 2: Texas jumped out to a quick 4-1 lead, but Nebraska responded with a 6-0 rally of their own to take a 7-4 lead after block assists from Jackson and Murray. The Huskers gradually built the lead to 18-10 behind consecutive kills from Murray and Jackson. Texas made a late push, trimming the deficit to 23-18 before the Big Red stopped the momentum with a kill from Murray to reach match point at 24-18. After Texas added another point, Jackson finished off the set with a kill to give the Huskers another 25-19 win.
Set 3: Nebraska built a 4-1 lead before Texas scored four of five to even the score at 5-5. The Huskers responded with a 5-1 run of their own to force a Longhorn timeout at 10-6. Nebraska continued to build its lead and used another run to open a 15-9 advantage at the media timeout thanks to an ace from Sigler. The Longhorns got to within four (17-13), but the Big Red pulled away and ended the match on a 4-0 run to finish the sweep.
No. 1 Nebraska returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 2, as the Huskers visit South Dakota State in Brookings, S.D.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - No. 1 Nebraska volleyball swept No. 2 Texas (25-19, 25-19, 25-16) on Sunday afternoon to close its run at the Players Era Showcase at T-Mobile Arena.
Nebraska (2-0) hit .293 on the afternoon and limited Texas (2-2) to a .152 hitting percentage, finishing with 10 blocks and seven service aces.
Andi Jackson led all Huskers with nine kills, hitting .571 while adding a pair of blocks. Manaia Ogbechie led Nebraska with seven blocks and also recorded seven kills.
Harper Murray and Teraya Sigler added eight and seven kills, respectively.
Set 1: Nebraska overcame an early 8-5 deficit with a dominant 10-0 run, fueled by strong serving from Bergen Reilly and NU's pressure at the net that forced four Texas errors and recorded two blocks in the run. The Longhorns battled back to cut the Big Red's lead to 20-18 before the Huskers scored five of the final six points to take the first set. Kills from Jackson, Sigler and Ogbechie highlighted the 5-1 run, while Reilly's service ace clinched the 25-19 victory.
Set 2: Texas jumped out to a quick 4-1 lead, but Nebraska responded with a 6-0 rally of their own to take a 7-4 lead after block assists from Jackson and Murray. The Huskers gradually built the lead to 18-10 behind consecutive kills from Murray and Jackson. Texas made a late push, trimming the deficit to 23-18 before the Big Red stopped the momentum with a kill from Murray to reach match point at 24-18. After Texas added another point, Jackson finished off the set with a kill to give the Huskers another 25-19 win.
Set 3: Nebraska built a 4-1 lead before Texas scored four of five to even the score at 5-5. The Huskers responded with a 5-1 run of their own to force a Longhorn timeout at 10-6. Nebraska continued to build its lead and used another run to open a 15-9 advantage at the media timeout thanks to an ace from Sigler. The Longhorns got to within four (17-13), but the Big Red pulled away and ended the match on a 4-0 run to finish the sweep.
No. 1 Nebraska returns to action on Wednesday, Sept. 2, as the Huskers visit South Dakota State in Brookings, S.D.
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                    <title><![CDATA[No. 1 Huskers Begin Season with Sweep of UNLV]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/husker-news/no-1-huskers-begin-season-with-sweep-of-unlv/?radio=1</link>
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                                        <caption> </caption>
                                                            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Husker News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[No. 1 Nebraska opened the 2026 campaign with a sweep against UNLV (25-18, 25-15, 25-16) at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Huskers hit .337 as a team and improved to 1-0 on the season, while the Rebels were held to an .054 hitting percentage and dropped to 0-1.
As a team, Nebraska held a 6-2 advantage in service aces and 10-2 advantage in blocks over UNLV.
Harper Murray recorded a match-high 11 kills on .364 hitting and added three blocks. Andi Jackson totaled eight kills and five blocks, and Teraya Sigler tallied eight kills and hit .467 in the match.
Manaia Ogbechie chipped in three kills and four blocks, while Skyler Pierce and Virginia Adriano posted three kills apiece.
Bergen Reilly recorded a double-double after totaling 32 assists and 10 digs to go with five kills and three blocks. Olivia Mauch matched Reilly with a match-high 10 digs.
Set 1: Nebraska jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead in the opening set after a kill from Jackson. The Rebels used a 5-0 rally to climb back within 12-10. The Huskers held off UNLV's surge and gradually rebuilt its lead, with Sigler and Murray providing key kills. NU then pulled away later, scoring five consecutive points to take a 23-16 lead after back-to-back kills from Adriano and Murray. Sigler added an ace to give Nebraska set point at 24-16, and Murray finished off the set with her fourth kill of the night after UNLV fought off two set points.
Set 2: The Huskers and Rebels exchanged points to a 3-3 tie before the Husker defense collected a pair of blocks and forced two UNLV errors to grab a 7-3 advantage. Jackson and Reilly combined for three kills, followed by an error from the Rebels had the Big Red ahead 19-12. The Huskers led 20-14 after Jackson's fourth kill of the set and completed the set on a 5-1 run to take a 25-15 victory in the set. The NU defense totaled four blocks and forced eight attack errors while stifling the Rebel to a -0.029 hitting percentage in the set.
Set 3: Nebraska claimed the third set in dominant fashion, clinch the sweep with a 25-16 win. The Huskers doubled up the Rebels with a 10-5 lead before rattling off five consecutive points, highlighted by an ace from Jackson and kills by Ogbechie and Pierce, to expand the lead to 15-5. Murray scored NU's final two points with her 10th and 11th kills of the match to give the Huskers a 25-16 win. As a team, the Big Red racked up 14 kills and hit .310 in the set.
No.1 Nebraska continues action at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase with a showdown against No. 2 Texas tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[No. 1 Nebraska opened the 2026 campaign with a sweep against UNLV (25-18, 25-15, 25-16) at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The Huskers hit .337 as a team and improved to 1-0 on the season, while the Rebels were held to an .054 hitting percentage and dropped to 0-1.
As a team, Nebraska held a 6-2 advantage in service aces and 10-2 advantage in blocks over UNLV.
Harper Murray recorded a match-high 11 kills on .364 hitting and added three blocks. Andi Jackson totaled eight kills and five blocks, and Teraya Sigler tallied eight kills and hit .467 in the match.
Manaia Ogbechie chipped in three kills and four blocks, while Skyler Pierce and Virginia Adriano posted three kills apiece.
Bergen Reilly recorded a double-double after totaling 32 assists and 10 digs to go with five kills and three blocks. Olivia Mauch matched Reilly with a match-high 10 digs.
Set 1: Nebraska jumped out to a quick 8-2 lead in the opening set after a kill from Jackson. The Rebels used a 5-0 rally to climb back within 12-10. The Huskers held off UNLV's surge and gradually rebuilt its lead, with Sigler and Murray providing key kills. NU then pulled away later, scoring five consecutive points to take a 23-16 lead after back-to-back kills from Adriano and Murray. Sigler added an ace to give Nebraska set point at 24-16, and Murray finished off the set with her fourth kill of the night after UNLV fought off two set points.
Set 2: The Huskers and Rebels exchanged points to a 3-3 tie before the Husker defense collected a pair of blocks and forced two UNLV errors to grab a 7-3 advantage. Jackson and Reilly combined for three kills, followed by an error from the Rebels had the Big Red ahead 19-12. The Huskers led 20-14 after Jackson's fourth kill of the set and completed the set on a 5-1 run to take a 25-15 victory in the set. The NU defense totaled four blocks and forced eight attack errors while stifling the Rebel to a -0.029 hitting percentage in the set.
Set 3: Nebraska claimed the third set in dominant fashion, clinch the sweep with a 25-16 win. The Huskers doubled up the Rebels with a 10-5 lead before rattling off five consecutive points, highlighted by an ace from Jackson and kills by Ogbechie and Pierce, to expand the lead to 15-5. Murray scored NU's final two points with her 10th and 11th kills of the match to give the Huskers a 25-16 win. As a team, the Big Red racked up 14 kills and hit .310 in the set.
No.1 Nebraska continues action at the Players Era Volleyball Showcase with a showdown against No. 2 Texas tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT
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                    <title><![CDATA[High School Volleyball Scores 8/29]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-sports/high-school-volleyball-scores-8-29-3/?radio=1</link>
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                                        <caption> </caption>
                                                            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local Sports]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[Anselmo-Merna competed at the Overton volleyball tournament on Saturday. AM fell to North Platte St. Pat's in the opening round 2-0 (25-12, 25-16). Anselmo-Merna faced Overton in the consolation semifinals with Overton winning in straight sets (25-22, 25-16). AM faced Hitchcock County in the 7th place match winning 2-0 (25-11, 25-13).
Ansley/Litchfield competed at the Axtell tournament on Saturday. The Lady Spartans went 2-1 on the day. Ansley/Litchfield def. Lawrence Nelson 2-0 (25-16, 25-13) and def. Axtell 2-0 (25-17, 25-18). A/L's loss came to Red Cloud in a three set thriller. Red Cloud won 2-1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25).
Saturday, August 29, 2026

Adams Central 2 @ Minden 1 (25-13, 22-25, 25-18)


Adams Central 2 @ Nebraska Christian 0 (25-20, 25-13)


Ainsworth 2 vs Silver Lake 0 @ Axtell HS (25-18, 25-7)


Alma 2 @ Minden 0 (25-17, 25-16)


Alma 2 vs Twin River 1 @ Minden (13-25, 25-21, 25-18)


Amherst 2 vs Adams Central 1 @ Minden (26-24, 15-25, 25-20)


Amherst 2 vs Twin River 0 @ Minden (25-6, 25-12)


Amherst 2 vs Alma 0 @ Minden (25-13, 25-15)


Anselmo-Merna 2 @ Hitchcock County 0 (25-11, 25-13)


Ansley-Litchfield 2 vs Lawrence-Nelson 0 (25-16, 25-13)


Ansley-Litchfield 2 @ Axtell 0 (25-17, 25-18)


Arlington 2 vs Nebraska City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-16, 25-21)


Arlington 2 vs Ralston 0 @ Plattsmouth (27-25, 25-21)


Axtell 2 vs Silver Lake 0 (25-16, 25-11)


Battle Creek 2 @ Fremont 0 (25-21, 25-21)


Battle Creek 2 @ Omaha Mercy 0 (26-24, 25-19)


Battle Creek 2 @ Omaha North 0 (25-12, 25-18)


Beatrice 2 @ Bellevue East 0 (25-14, 26-24)


Bellevue East 2 vs Lincoln High 0 (25-13, 25-23)


Bennington 2 vs Omaha Westside 1 @ Bellevue West (25-22, 19-25, 25-23)


Bennington 2 vs Sioux City North, IA 0 @ Bellevue West (25-5, 25-15)


Bishop Neumann 2 @ Centennial 0 (25-10, 25-12)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Fairbury 0 @ Utica (25-9, 25-22)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Wilber-Clatonia 0 @ Utica (25-7, 25-6)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Wood River 0 @ Utica (25-16, 25-6)


Blair 2 @ CB Thomas Jefferson, IA 0 (21-11, 21-4)


Blair 2 @ Tri-Center, IA 0 (21-14, 21-18)


CB Abraham Lincoln, IA 2 vs Omaha Brownell Talbot 1 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-17, 13-21, 15-11)


Centennial 2 vs Wilber-Clatonia 1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-21)


Central Valley 2 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 0 (25-10, 25-13)


Central Valley 2 vs Maxwell 0 @ Overton (25-9, 25-13)


Chadron 2 @ Rapid City Christian, SD 1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-13)


Chadron 2 vs New Underwood, SD 0 @ RCC (25-21, 25-12)


Chadron 2 vs Hill City, SD 0 @ RCC (25-11, 25-17)


Clarkson 2 @ Wilber-Clatonia 1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-19)


Columbus 2 vs Kearney 1 @ Norfolk (25-23, 21-25, 25-22)


David City 2 vs Nebraska City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-11, 25-17)


David City 2 vs Raymond Central 1 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 22-25, 25-23)


Dundy County Stratton 2 vs Ainsworth 0 @ Axtell HS (25-16, 25-16)


Dundy County Stratton 2 vs Lawrence-Nelson 0 (25-13, 25-16)


Elkhorn North 2 @ Gretna 1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-15)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Omaha Marian 0 @ Bellevue West (25-20, 25-22)


Elkhorn North 2 @ Omaha Skutt Catholic 1 (17-25, 25-19, 25-23)


Fairbury 2 vs Clarkson 1 @ Utica (19-25, 25-23, 25-23)


Fairbury 2 vs Sutton 1 @ Utica (24-26, 25-16, 26-24)


Fairbury 2 vs Lutheran High Northeast 1 @ Utica (25-13, 23-25, 25-19)


Fremont 2 vs Omaha Central 0 @ Omaha North HS (25-20, 25-9)


Fremont 2 @ Omaha South 0 (25-9, 25-6)


Gering 2 vs Big Horn, WY 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-16, 25-22)


Glenrock, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-22, 25-20)


Gretna 2 vs Millard North 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-23, 25-20)


Gretna 2 vs Millard West 0 @ Bellevue West (25-18, 25-19)


Gretna East 2 vs Lincoln Southeast 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-20, 25-13)


Gretna East 2 vs North Platte 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-20, 25-14)


Gretna East 2 vs Omaha Westview 1 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-19, 24-26, 25-16)


H&amp;H 2 @ Overton 1 (17-25, 25-23, 25-21)


H&amp;H 2 @ Shelton 1 (25-16, 17-25, 27-25)


Hartington-Newcastle 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-8, 25-11)


Hartington-Newcastle 2 vs Winside 1 @ Randolph (25-22, 21-25, 25-17)


Hastings 2 vs Schuyler 0 (25-15, 25-12)


Hastings St. Cecilia 2 vs Aquinas Catholic 1 (29-31, 25-14, 25-23)


Hay Springs 3 @ Crawford Sioux County 1 (25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 25-23)


Heartland Christian, IA 2 @ Boys Town 0 (25-12, 25-6)


Howells-Dodge 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-13, 25-19)


Howells-Dodge 2 vs Winside 0 @ Randolph (25-13, 25-13)


Howells-Dodge 2 vs Hartington-Newcastle 0 @ Randolph (25-5, 25-16)


Kearney Catholic 2 vs Aquinas Catholic 0 @ Hastings St. Cecilia (25-15, 25-14)


Kearney Catholic 2 @ Hastings St. Cecilia 0 (25-15, 25-19)


Lawrence-Nelson 2 @ Silver Lake 0 (25-20, 25-21)


Lewis Central, IA 2 vs Blair 0 (21-11, 21-12)


Lewis Central, IA 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-3, 21-2)


Lexington 2 @ Hastings 0 (25-10, 27-25)


Lexington 2 vs Schuyler 0 @ Hastings (25-18, 25-6)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs North Platte 1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-16)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 (25-18, 25-11)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs Beatrice 0 (25-19, 25-17)


Lincoln Northwest 2 @ Bellevue East 0 (25-22, 25-21)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Bellevue East 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-8, 25-11)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-13, 25-17)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-13, 25-10)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Gretna East 1 @ Lincoln Northeast (16-25, 26-24, 25-16)


Lincoln Southeast 2 vs Lincoln High 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-12, 25-15)


Lincoln Southeast 2 vs Platte County, MO 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-14, 25-22)


Lincoln Standing Bear 2 vs Bennington 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-16, 25-19)


Lincoln Standing Bear 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-22, 25-14)


Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 3 vs Pender 1 (17-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-23)


Louisville 3 vs Falls City 1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-12, 25-17)


Lutheran High Northeast 2 vs Clarkson 1 @ Utica (23-25, 25-23, 25-20)


Lutheran High Northeast 2 @ Centennial 1 (13-25, 25-17, 25-18)


Maxwell 2 @ Overton 0 (25-19, 25-18)


Maxwell 2 vs Hitchcock County 1 @ Overton (25-21, 15-25, 25-19)


Millard South 2 @ Bellevue West 1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-10)


Millard South 2 vs Omaha Westside 0 @ Bellevue West (25-22, 25-21)


Millard West 2 vs Omaha Skutt Catholic 1 @ Bellevue West (27-25, 15-25, 26-24)


Millard West 2 vs Waverly 0 @ Bellevue West (26-24, 25-21)


Nebraska Christian 2 vs Twin River 0 @ Minden (25-17, 25-20)


Norfolk 2 vs Columbus 0 (25-10, 25-15)


Norfolk 2 vs Kearney 0 (25-17, 25-22)


Norris 2 vs Ralston 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-7, 25-10)


Norris 2 @ Seward 0 (25-23, 25-12)


Norris 2 vs David City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 25-11)


North Platte 2 vs Omaha Westview 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-23, 25-13)


North Platte St. Patrick's 2 vs H&amp;H 0 @ Overton (25-19, 25-16)


North Platte St. Patrick's 2 vs Anselmo-Merna 0 @ Overton (25-12, 25-16)


Northwest 2 @ Lincoln Northeast 1 (17-25, 25-16, 25-17)


Northwest 2 vs Lincoln Southeast 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (26-24, 25-20)


Northwest 2 vs Beatrice 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-19, 25-14)


Omaha Benson 2 vs Omaha South 1 @ Omaha North HS (20-25, 25-19, 25-18)


Omaha Brownell Talbot 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-10, 21-3)


Omaha Bryan 2 vs CB Thomas Jefferson, IA 0 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-17, 21-18)


Omaha Marian 2 vs Elkhorn South 1 @ Bellevue West (25-17, 18-25, 31-29)


Omaha Mercy 2 vs Omaha Northwest 1 @ Omaha North HS (20-25, 25-14, 25-12)


Omaha Northwest 2 vs Omaha Benson 0 @ Omaha North HS (25-14, 25-13)


Omaha Northwest 2 @ Omaha North 0 (25-22, 25-19)


Omaha Skutt Catholic 2 vs Elkhorn South 0 @ Bellevue West (25-13, 25-22)


Omaha South 2 vs Omaha North 1 @ Omaha North HS (25-18, 21-25, 25-22)


Overton 2 vs Anselmo-Merna 0 (25-22, 25-16)


Platte County, MO 2 vs Lincoln High 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-10, 25-16)


Platte County, MO 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-18, 25-12)


Red Cloud 2 vs Ansley-Litchfield 1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25)


Red Cloud 2 vs Dundy County Stratton 0 @ Axtell (25-21, 25-21)


Red Cloud 2 vs Southwest 0 @ Axtell (25-23, 25-21)


Red Oak, IA 2 vs Blair 1 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-18, 18-21, 15-5)


Seward 2 vs Arlington 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 25-20)


Shelton 2 vs Hitchcock County 0 @ Overton (25-19, 26-24)


Southwest 2 vs Ainsworth 1 @ Axtell (25-20, 16-25, 25-20)


Southwest 2 @ Axtell 1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-14)


Stanton, IA 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-12, 21-13)


Sutton 2 vs Clarkson 0 @ Utica (25-20, 25-21)


Sutton 2 vs Lutheran High Northeast 1 @ Utica (24-26, 25-15, 25-17)


Tekamah-Herman 2 @ Boys Town 0 (25-4, 25-5)


Tekamah-Herman 2 vs Cornerstone Christian 0 @ Boys Town (25-15, 25-5)


Waverly 2 vs Millard North 1 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 22-25, 25-18)


Waverly 2 vs Omaha Marian 0 @ Bellevue West (25-15, 25-23)


Wilber-Clatonia 2 vs Wood River 1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-10)


Winside 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-14, 25-9)


Wood River 2 @ Centennial 1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-22)


Wood River 2 vs Sutton 0 @ Utica (25-14, 25-23)


Yankton, SD 2 vs Columbus 0 @ Norfolk (26-24, 25-14)


Yankton, SD 2 vs Kearney 0 (25-19, 25-17)

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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anselmo-Merna competed at the Overton volleyball tournament on Saturday. AM fell to North Platte St. Pat's in the opening round 2-0 (25-12, 25-16). Anselmo-Merna faced Overton in the consolation semifinals with Overton winning in straight sets (25-22, 25-16). AM faced Hitchcock County in the 7th place match winning 2-0 (25-11, 25-13).
Ansley/Litchfield competed at the Axtell tournament on Saturday. The Lady Spartans went 2-1 on the day. Ansley/Litchfield def. Lawrence Nelson 2-0 (25-16, 25-13) and def. Axtell 2-0 (25-17, 25-18). A/L's loss came to Red Cloud in a three set thriller. Red Cloud won 2-1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25).
Saturday, August 29, 2026

Adams Central 2 @ Minden 1 (25-13, 22-25, 25-18)


Adams Central 2 @ Nebraska Christian 0 (25-20, 25-13)


Ainsworth 2 vs Silver Lake 0 @ Axtell HS (25-18, 25-7)


Alma 2 @ Minden 0 (25-17, 25-16)


Alma 2 vs Twin River 1 @ Minden (13-25, 25-21, 25-18)


Amherst 2 vs Adams Central 1 @ Minden (26-24, 15-25, 25-20)


Amherst 2 vs Twin River 0 @ Minden (25-6, 25-12)


Amherst 2 vs Alma 0 @ Minden (25-13, 25-15)


Anselmo-Merna 2 @ Hitchcock County 0 (25-11, 25-13)


Ansley-Litchfield 2 vs Lawrence-Nelson 0 (25-16, 25-13)


Ansley-Litchfield 2 @ Axtell 0 (25-17, 25-18)


Arlington 2 vs Nebraska City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-16, 25-21)


Arlington 2 vs Ralston 0 @ Plattsmouth (27-25, 25-21)


Axtell 2 vs Silver Lake 0 (25-16, 25-11)


Battle Creek 2 @ Fremont 0 (25-21, 25-21)


Battle Creek 2 @ Omaha Mercy 0 (26-24, 25-19)


Battle Creek 2 @ Omaha North 0 (25-12, 25-18)


Beatrice 2 @ Bellevue East 0 (25-14, 26-24)


Bellevue East 2 vs Lincoln High 0 (25-13, 25-23)


Bennington 2 vs Omaha Westside 1 @ Bellevue West (25-22, 19-25, 25-23)


Bennington 2 vs Sioux City North, IA 0 @ Bellevue West (25-5, 25-15)


Bishop Neumann 2 @ Centennial 0 (25-10, 25-12)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Fairbury 0 @ Utica (25-9, 25-22)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Wilber-Clatonia 0 @ Utica (25-7, 25-6)


Bishop Neumann 2 vs Wood River 0 @ Utica (25-16, 25-6)


Blair 2 @ CB Thomas Jefferson, IA 0 (21-11, 21-4)


Blair 2 @ Tri-Center, IA 0 (21-14, 21-18)


CB Abraham Lincoln, IA 2 vs Omaha Brownell Talbot 1 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-17, 13-21, 15-11)


Centennial 2 vs Wilber-Clatonia 1 (25-19, 19-25, 25-21)


Central Valley 2 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 0 (25-10, 25-13)


Central Valley 2 vs Maxwell 0 @ Overton (25-9, 25-13)


Chadron 2 @ Rapid City Christian, SD 1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-13)


Chadron 2 vs New Underwood, SD 0 @ RCC (25-21, 25-12)


Chadron 2 vs Hill City, SD 0 @ RCC (25-11, 25-17)


Clarkson 2 @ Wilber-Clatonia 1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-19)


Columbus 2 vs Kearney 1 @ Norfolk (25-23, 21-25, 25-22)


David City 2 vs Nebraska City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-11, 25-17)


David City 2 vs Raymond Central 1 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 22-25, 25-23)


Dundy County Stratton 2 vs Ainsworth 0 @ Axtell HS (25-16, 25-16)


Dundy County Stratton 2 vs Lawrence-Nelson 0 (25-13, 25-16)


Elkhorn North 2 @ Gretna 1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-15)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Omaha Marian 0 @ Bellevue West (25-20, 25-22)


Elkhorn North 2 @ Omaha Skutt Catholic 1 (17-25, 25-19, 25-23)


Fairbury 2 vs Clarkson 1 @ Utica (19-25, 25-23, 25-23)


Fairbury 2 vs Sutton 1 @ Utica (24-26, 25-16, 26-24)


Fairbury 2 vs Lutheran High Northeast 1 @ Utica (25-13, 23-25, 25-19)


Fremont 2 vs Omaha Central 0 @ Omaha North HS (25-20, 25-9)


Fremont 2 @ Omaha South 0 (25-9, 25-6)


Gering 2 vs Big Horn, WY 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-16, 25-22)


Glenrock, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-22, 25-20)


Gretna 2 vs Millard North 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-23, 25-20)


Gretna 2 vs Millard West 0 @ Bellevue West (25-18, 25-19)


Gretna East 2 vs Lincoln Southeast 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-20, 25-13)


Gretna East 2 vs North Platte 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-20, 25-14)


Gretna East 2 vs Omaha Westview 1 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-19, 24-26, 25-16)


H&amp;H 2 @ Overton 1 (17-25, 25-23, 25-21)


H&amp;H 2 @ Shelton 1 (25-16, 17-25, 27-25)


Hartington-Newcastle 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-8, 25-11)


Hartington-Newcastle 2 vs Winside 1 @ Randolph (25-22, 21-25, 25-17)


Hastings 2 vs Schuyler 0 (25-15, 25-12)


Hastings St. Cecilia 2 vs Aquinas Catholic 1 (29-31, 25-14, 25-23)


Hay Springs 3 @ Crawford Sioux County 1 (25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 25-23)


Heartland Christian, IA 2 @ Boys Town 0 (25-12, 25-6)


Howells-Dodge 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-13, 25-19)


Howells-Dodge 2 vs Winside 0 @ Randolph (25-13, 25-13)


Howells-Dodge 2 vs Hartington-Newcastle 0 @ Randolph (25-5, 25-16)


Kearney Catholic 2 vs Aquinas Catholic 0 @ Hastings St. Cecilia (25-15, 25-14)


Kearney Catholic 2 @ Hastings St. Cecilia 0 (25-15, 25-19)


Lawrence-Nelson 2 @ Silver Lake 0 (25-20, 25-21)


Lewis Central, IA 2 vs Blair 0 (21-11, 21-12)


Lewis Central, IA 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-3, 21-2)


Lexington 2 @ Hastings 0 (25-10, 27-25)


Lexington 2 vs Schuyler 0 @ Hastings (25-18, 25-6)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs North Platte 1 (23-25, 25-21, 25-16)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 (25-18, 25-11)


Lincoln Northeast 2 vs Beatrice 0 (25-19, 25-17)


Lincoln Northwest 2 @ Bellevue East 0 (25-22, 25-21)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Bellevue East 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-8, 25-11)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-13, 25-17)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-13, 25-10)


Lincoln Pius X 2 vs Gretna East 1 @ Lincoln Northeast (16-25, 26-24, 25-16)


Lincoln Southeast 2 vs Lincoln High 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-12, 25-15)


Lincoln Southeast 2 vs Platte County, MO 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-14, 25-22)


Lincoln Standing Bear 2 vs Bennington 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-16, 25-19)


Lincoln Standing Bear 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (19-25, 25-22, 25-14)


Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 3 vs Pender 1 (17-25, 25-17, 26-24, 25-23)


Louisville 3 vs Falls City 1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-12, 25-17)


Lutheran High Northeast 2 vs Clarkson 1 @ Utica (23-25, 25-23, 25-20)


Lutheran High Northeast 2 @ Centennial 1 (13-25, 25-17, 25-18)


Maxwell 2 @ Overton 0 (25-19, 25-18)


Maxwell 2 vs Hitchcock County 1 @ Overton (25-21, 15-25, 25-19)


Millard South 2 @ Bellevue West 1 (23-25, 25-17, 25-10)


Millard South 2 vs Omaha Westside 0 @ Bellevue West (25-22, 25-21)


Millard West 2 vs Omaha Skutt Catholic 1 @ Bellevue West (27-25, 15-25, 26-24)


Millard West 2 vs Waverly 0 @ Bellevue West (26-24, 25-21)


Nebraska Christian 2 vs Twin River 0 @ Minden (25-17, 25-20)


Norfolk 2 vs Columbus 0 (25-10, 25-15)


Norfolk 2 vs Kearney 0 (25-17, 25-22)


Norris 2 vs Ralston 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-7, 25-10)


Norris 2 @ Seward 0 (25-23, 25-12)


Norris 2 vs David City 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 25-11)


North Platte 2 vs Omaha Westview 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-23, 25-13)


North Platte St. Patrick's 2 vs H&amp;H 0 @ Overton (25-19, 25-16)


North Platte St. Patrick's 2 vs Anselmo-Merna 0 @ Overton (25-12, 25-16)


Northwest 2 @ Lincoln Northeast 1 (17-25, 25-16, 25-17)


Northwest 2 vs Lincoln Southeast 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (26-24, 25-20)


Northwest 2 vs Beatrice 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-19, 25-14)


Omaha Benson 2 vs Omaha South 1 @ Omaha North HS (20-25, 25-19, 25-18)


Omaha Brownell Talbot 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-10, 21-3)


Omaha Bryan 2 vs CB Thomas Jefferson, IA 0 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-17, 21-18)


Omaha Marian 2 vs Elkhorn South 1 @ Bellevue West (25-17, 18-25, 31-29)


Omaha Mercy 2 vs Omaha Northwest 1 @ Omaha North HS (20-25, 25-14, 25-12)


Omaha Northwest 2 vs Omaha Benson 0 @ Omaha North HS (25-14, 25-13)


Omaha Northwest 2 @ Omaha North 0 (25-22, 25-19)


Omaha Skutt Catholic 2 vs Elkhorn South 0 @ Bellevue West (25-13, 25-22)


Omaha South 2 vs Omaha North 1 @ Omaha North HS (25-18, 21-25, 25-22)


Overton 2 vs Anselmo-Merna 0 (25-22, 25-16)


Platte County, MO 2 vs Lincoln High 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-10, 25-16)


Platte County, MO 2 vs Lincoln Northwest 0 @ Lincoln Northeast (25-18, 25-12)


Red Cloud 2 vs Ansley-Litchfield 1 (25-22, 24-26, 27-25)


Red Cloud 2 vs Dundy County Stratton 0 @ Axtell (25-21, 25-21)


Red Cloud 2 vs Southwest 0 @ Axtell (25-23, 25-21)


Red Oak, IA 2 vs Blair 1 @ Lewis Central (IA) (21-18, 18-21, 15-5)


Seward 2 vs Arlington 0 @ Plattsmouth (25-12, 25-20)


Shelton 2 vs Hitchcock County 0 @ Overton (25-19, 26-24)


Southwest 2 vs Ainsworth 1 @ Axtell (25-20, 16-25, 25-20)


Southwest 2 @ Axtell 1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-14)


Stanton, IA 2 vs Omaha Bryan 0 (21-12, 21-13)


Sutton 2 vs Clarkson 0 @ Utica (25-20, 25-21)


Sutton 2 vs Lutheran High Northeast 1 @ Utica (24-26, 25-15, 25-17)


Tekamah-Herman 2 @ Boys Town 0 (25-4, 25-5)


Tekamah-Herman 2 vs Cornerstone Christian 0 @ Boys Town (25-15, 25-5)


Waverly 2 vs Millard North 1 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 22-25, 25-18)


Waverly 2 vs Omaha Marian 0 @ Bellevue West (25-15, 25-23)


Wilber-Clatonia 2 vs Wood River 1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-10)


Winside 2 @ Randolph 0 (25-14, 25-9)


Wood River 2 @ Centennial 1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-22)


Wood River 2 vs Sutton 0 @ Utica (25-14, 25-23)


Yankton, SD 2 vs Columbus 0 @ Norfolk (26-24, 25-14)


Yankton, SD 2 vs Kearney 0 (25-19, 25-17)

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                    <title><![CDATA[High School Football Scores - Area Recap]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-sports/high-school-football-scores-area-recap/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local Sports]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[Recapping area high school football scores from Friday night, the KBBN area game of the week featured a top ten matchup in six-man football as SEM hosted Stuart.  The game went back and forth through the first half.  SEM's Braxton Line threw for three touchdowns and ran for one in the first half to help the Mustangs take a 28-26 lead at halftime.  After Stuart scored on their opening drive of the third quarter to take the lead, SEM answered back with a 42 yard touchdown pass from Braxton Line to Bode Martin to retake the lead 36-34.  But that would be the last time SEM would score as Stuart outscored the Mustangs 34-8 in the second half to pull away for a 60-36 win.
Broken Bow opened the season Friday by hosting Sidney at Mark Russell Field.  Sidney jumped out early scoring 22 points in the opening quarter.  The Indians started to put things together in the second quarter where they dominated the time of possession but were unable to put points on the board as Sidney led 22-0 at halftime.  Sidney added to the lead in the second half on a 17 yard touchdown run by Will Gilham.  Broken Bow kept fighting.  With less than two minutes to play, Broken Bow scored their first points of the season on a six yard touchdown run by Cobe Wells to make the final score Sidney 29 - Broken Bow 6.
Other area scores:
Burwell 41, Anselmo-Merna 38
Twin Loup 62, North Central 6
Wauneta Palisade 58, Sandhills Valley 26
Medicine Valley 68, Ansley/Litchfield 26
North Platte St. Pat's 56, South Loup 14
Alma 8, Arcadia/Loup City 6
Sandhills/Thedford 54, Hyannis 32


Friday, August 28, 2026

Adams Central 10 vs Ogallala 0


Alma 8 @ Arcadia/Loup City 6


Aquinas Catholic 43 vs Superior 20


Archangels Catholic 34 @ Wynot 6


Arthur County 70 vs Cody-Kilgore 14


Ashland-Greenwood 61 @ Kearney Catholic 7


Auburn 25 vs Mount Michael Benedictine 21


Aurora 43 vs Seward 10


BDS 42 @ Franklin 12


Bergan Catholic 63 @ Wilber-Clatonia 7


Bertrand @ Hitchcock County


Bishop Neumann 27 @ West Point-Beemer 20


Blair 14 @ Omaha Gross Catholic 0


Blue Hill 56 @ Southern 22


Boone Central 35 @ Battle Creek 0


Boyd County 24 vs Elgin Public-Pope John 6


Boys Town 43 @ Wayne 7


Brady 62 @ Axtell 0


Brandon Valley, SD 10 @ Bellevue West 7


Bridgeport 39 vs Wood River 0


Burwell 41 @ Anselmo-Merna 38


Cedar Catholic 34 vs Scotus Central Catholic 10


Central Valley 68 vs Osceola 8


Centura 79 vs Twin River 20


Chadron 16 vs ONeill 0


Columbus 35 @ Fremont 7


Columbus Lakeview 54 vs Milford 6


Concordia Omaha 34 vs Raymond Central 13


Conestoga 53 @ Falls City 34


Crofton 40 @ Pender 14


Cross County 42 @ Thayer Central 18


Doniphan-Trumbull 20 vs Plainview/Osmond 14


East Butler 52 vs Weeping Water 30


Elkhorn 40 vs York 10


Elkhorn Valley 44 @ Homer 8


Elmwood-Murdock 58 vs Johnson County Central 26


Exeter-Milligan-Friend 62 vs Fairbury 0


Falls City Sacred Heart 38 @ Freeman 35


Fillmore Central 35 vs Louisville 0


Fort Calhoun 36 vs Arlington 34


Gibbon 63 @ Hastings St. Cecilia 46


Grand Island Central Catholic 41 vs Hershey 6


Grand Island Lutheran 72 @ Santee 14


Gretna 24 vs Omaha Skutt Catholic 10


Gretna East 27 @ Norris 20


Guardian Angels Central Catholic 34 @ Randolph 12


H&amp;H @ Schuyler


High Plains Community 58 @ Elba 0


Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 57 vs Harvard 25


Johnson-Brock 59 vs Lourdes Central Catholic 20


Kearney 24 vs North Platte 7


Kimball 52 @ Gordon-Rushville 24


Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 36 vs Creighton 24


Leigh 38 @ Palmer 8


Lewiston 39 vs Mead 18


Lexington 23 vs Holdrege 21


Leyton 64 vs Crawford 18


Lincoln High 40 @ Omaha South 8


Lincoln Lutheran 28 vs Lincoln Christian 26


Lincoln Southwest 39 @ Lincoln Standing Bear 14


Loomis 66 vs Overton 8


Maywood-Hayes Center 22 @ Sutherland 16


McCook 17 vs Crete 3


McCool Junction 59 @ Giltner 28


Medicine Valley 68 vs Ansley-Litchfield 26


Meridian 76 @ Nebraska Lutheran 13


Millard South 35 vs Millard North 34


Millard West 17 @ Lincoln Southeast 14


Minden 26 vs Alliance 20


Mitchell 49 vs Wheatland, WY 19


Nebraska Christian 71 vs Newman Grove/St. Edward 24


Neligh-Oakdale 44 @ Humphrey-Lindsay 12


Norfolk Catholic 10 vs Logan View 0


North Platte St. Patrick's 56 vs South Loup 14


Oakland-Craig 66 @ Omaha Christian 44


Omaha Benson 27 @ Omaha Buena Vista 7


Omaha Brownell Talbot 32 vs North Bend Central 28


Omaha Central 27 vs Grand Island 17


Omaha Nation @ Bancroft-Rosalie


Omaha North 44 @ Omaha Burke 6


Omaha Roncalli Catholic 61 @ Nebraska City 14


Ord 47 vs Central City 20


Papillion-La Vista 21 @ Omaha Westview 14


Papillion-La Vista South 17 vs Elkhorn South 14


Parkview Christian 28 vs Pawnee City 14


Pierce 54 @ Douglas County West 19


Platteview 20 @ Hastings 12


Plattsmouth 45 @ Beatrice 8


Pleasanton 48 vs Deshler 26


Ponca 58 vs Tekamah-Herman 20


Potter-Dix 61 @ Morrill 20


Ralston 48 @ Bellevue East 19


Ravenna 46 vs Amherst 6


Red Cloud 18 @ Diller-Odell 6


Riverside 79 vs Scribner-Snyder 6


Sandhills/Thedford 54 @ Hyannis 32


Sandy Creek 42 @ Sutton 20


Scottsbluff 21 vs Lincoln Pius X 6


Shelby-Rising City 42 vs Fullerton 6


Shelton 36 @ Perkins County 22


Sidney 29 @ Broken Bow 6


South Sioux City 7 vs Omaha Bryan 6


Southern Valley 62 vs Kenesaw 14


Southwest 54 @ Silver Lake 12


St. Mary's 46 vs Niobrara-Verdigre 8


St. Paul 25 @ Palmyra 14


Stanton 68 vs David City 6


Sterling 42 vs Dorchester 14


Stuart 60 @ Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 36


Syracuse 42 vs Wahoo 23


Torrington, WY @ Gering


Tri County 40 vs Centennial 36


Tri County Northeast (TCNE) 54 vs Madison 8


Twin Loup 62 @ North Central 6


Wakefield 30 vs Cedar Bluffs 16


Wallace 53 vs South Platte 19


Wauneta-Palisade 58 vs Sandhills Valley 26


West Holt 39 @ Ainsworth 16


Winside 14 @ Lyons-Decatur Northeast 8


Wisner-Pilger 30 vs Lutheran High Northeast 6


Yuma, CO 30 vs Chase County 0


Yutan 15 @ Malcolm 14



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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Recapping area high school football scores from Friday night, the KBBN area game of the week featured a top ten matchup in six-man football as SEM hosted Stuart.  The game went back and forth through the first half.  SEM's Braxton Line threw for three touchdowns and ran for one in the first half to help the Mustangs take a 28-26 lead at halftime.  After Stuart scored on their opening drive of the third quarter to take the lead, SEM answered back with a 42 yard touchdown pass from Braxton Line to Bode Martin to retake the lead 36-34.  But that would be the last time SEM would score as Stuart outscored the Mustangs 34-8 in the second half to pull away for a 60-36 win.
Broken Bow opened the season Friday by hosting Sidney at Mark Russell Field.  Sidney jumped out early scoring 22 points in the opening quarter.  The Indians started to put things together in the second quarter where they dominated the time of possession but were unable to put points on the board as Sidney led 22-0 at halftime.  Sidney added to the lead in the second half on a 17 yard touchdown run by Will Gilham.  Broken Bow kept fighting.  With less than two minutes to play, Broken Bow scored their first points of the season on a six yard touchdown run by Cobe Wells to make the final score Sidney 29 - Broken Bow 6.
Other area scores:
Burwell 41, Anselmo-Merna 38
Twin Loup 62, North Central 6
Wauneta Palisade 58, Sandhills Valley 26
Medicine Valley 68, Ansley/Litchfield 26
North Platte St. Pat's 56, South Loup 14
Alma 8, Arcadia/Loup City 6
Sandhills/Thedford 54, Hyannis 32


Friday, August 28, 2026

Adams Central 10 vs Ogallala 0


Alma 8 @ Arcadia/Loup City 6


Aquinas Catholic 43 vs Superior 20


Archangels Catholic 34 @ Wynot 6


Arthur County 70 vs Cody-Kilgore 14


Ashland-Greenwood 61 @ Kearney Catholic 7


Auburn 25 vs Mount Michael Benedictine 21


Aurora 43 vs Seward 10


BDS 42 @ Franklin 12


Bergan Catholic 63 @ Wilber-Clatonia 7


Bertrand @ Hitchcock County


Bishop Neumann 27 @ West Point-Beemer 20


Blair 14 @ Omaha Gross Catholic 0


Blue Hill 56 @ Southern 22


Boone Central 35 @ Battle Creek 0


Boyd County 24 vs Elgin Public-Pope John 6


Boys Town 43 @ Wayne 7


Brady 62 @ Axtell 0


Brandon Valley, SD 10 @ Bellevue West 7


Bridgeport 39 vs Wood River 0


Burwell 41 @ Anselmo-Merna 38


Cedar Catholic 34 vs Scotus Central Catholic 10


Central Valley 68 vs Osceola 8


Centura 79 vs Twin River 20


Chadron 16 vs ONeill 0


Columbus 35 @ Fremont 7


Columbus Lakeview 54 vs Milford 6


Concordia Omaha 34 vs Raymond Central 13


Conestoga 53 @ Falls City 34


Crofton 40 @ Pender 14


Cross County 42 @ Thayer Central 18


Doniphan-Trumbull 20 vs Plainview/Osmond 14


East Butler 52 vs Weeping Water 30


Elkhorn 40 vs York 10


Elkhorn Valley 44 @ Homer 8


Elmwood-Murdock 58 vs Johnson County Central 26


Exeter-Milligan-Friend 62 vs Fairbury 0


Falls City Sacred Heart 38 @ Freeman 35


Fillmore Central 35 vs Louisville 0


Fort Calhoun 36 vs Arlington 34


Gibbon 63 @ Hastings St. Cecilia 46


Grand Island Central Catholic 41 vs Hershey 6


Grand Island Lutheran 72 @ Santee 14


Gretna 24 vs Omaha Skutt Catholic 10


Gretna East 27 @ Norris 20


Guardian Angels Central Catholic 34 @ Randolph 12


H&amp;H @ Schuyler


High Plains Community 58 @ Elba 0


Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 57 vs Harvard 25


Johnson-Brock 59 vs Lourdes Central Catholic 20


Kearney 24 vs North Platte 7


Kimball 52 @ Gordon-Rushville 24


Laurel-Concord-Coleridge 36 vs Creighton 24


Leigh 38 @ Palmer 8


Lewiston 39 vs Mead 18


Lexington 23 vs Holdrege 21


Leyton 64 vs Crawford 18


Lincoln High 40 @ Omaha South 8


Lincoln Lutheran 28 vs Lincoln Christian 26


Lincoln Southwest 39 @ Lincoln Standing Bear 14


Loomis 66 vs Overton 8


Maywood-Hayes Center 22 @ Sutherland 16


McCook 17 vs Crete 3


McCool Junction 59 @ Giltner 28


Medicine Valley 68 vs Ansley-Litchfield 26


Meridian 76 @ Nebraska Lutheran 13


Millard South 35 vs Millard North 34


Millard West 17 @ Lincoln Southeast 14


Minden 26 vs Alliance 20


Mitchell 49 vs Wheatland, WY 19


Nebraska Christian 71 vs Newman Grove/St. Edward 24


Neligh-Oakdale 44 @ Humphrey-Lindsay 12


Norfolk Catholic 10 vs Logan View 0


North Platte St. Patrick's 56 vs South Loup 14


Oakland-Craig 66 @ Omaha Christian 44


Omaha Benson 27 @ Omaha Buena Vista 7


Omaha Brownell Talbot 32 vs North Bend Central 28


Omaha Central 27 vs Grand Island 17


Omaha Nation @ Bancroft-Rosalie


Omaha North 44 @ Omaha Burke 6


Omaha Roncalli Catholic 61 @ Nebraska City 14


Ord 47 vs Central City 20


Papillion-La Vista 21 @ Omaha Westview 14


Papillion-La Vista South 17 vs Elkhorn South 14


Parkview Christian 28 vs Pawnee City 14


Pierce 54 @ Douglas County West 19


Platteview 20 @ Hastings 12


Plattsmouth 45 @ Beatrice 8


Pleasanton 48 vs Deshler 26


Ponca 58 vs Tekamah-Herman 20


Potter-Dix 61 @ Morrill 20


Ralston 48 @ Bellevue East 19


Ravenna 46 vs Amherst 6


Red Cloud 18 @ Diller-Odell 6


Riverside 79 vs Scribner-Snyder 6


Sandhills/Thedford 54 @ Hyannis 32


Sandy Creek 42 @ Sutton 20


Scottsbluff 21 vs Lincoln Pius X 6


Shelby-Rising City 42 vs Fullerton 6


Shelton 36 @ Perkins County 22


Sidney 29 @ Broken Bow 6


South Sioux City 7 vs Omaha Bryan 6


Southern Valley 62 vs Kenesaw 14


Southwest 54 @ Silver Lake 12


St. Mary's 46 vs Niobrara-Verdigre 8


St. Paul 25 @ Palmyra 14


Stanton 68 vs David City 6


Sterling 42 vs Dorchester 14


Stuart 60 @ Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 36


Syracuse 42 vs Wahoo 23


Torrington, WY @ Gering


Tri County 40 vs Centennial 36


Tri County Northeast (TCNE) 54 vs Madison 8


Twin Loup 62 @ North Central 6


Wakefield 30 vs Cedar Bluffs 16


Wallace 53 vs South Platte 19


Wauneta-Palisade 58 vs Sandhills Valley 26


West Holt 39 @ Ainsworth 16


Winside 14 @ Lyons-Decatur Northeast 8


Wisner-Pilger 30 vs Lutheran High Northeast 6


Yuma, CO 30 vs Chase County 0


Yutan 15 @ Malcolm 14



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                    <title><![CDATA[High School Volleyball Scores 8/28]]></title>
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                                                            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
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                                                    <description><![CDATA[Area Scores
Sandhills/Thedford def. Hyannis 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17)
Mullen Triangular
Mullen def. Hay Springs 2-0 (26-24, 25-16)
Mullen def. Hemingford 2-1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-14)
Friday, August 28, 2026

Alliance 2 vs Wright, WY 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-22, 25-19)


Bennington 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (25-17, 21-25, 25-21)


Big Horn, WY 2 vs Scottsbluff 1 @ Douglas, WY (15-25, 25-21, 16-14)


Bruning-Davenport-Shickley (BDS) 3 @ Franklin 1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-12)


Cody-Kilgore @ Arthur County


Crawford Sioux County 3 @ Leyton 0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-12)


Douglas, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 (25-15, 25-19)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Millard West 1 @ Bellevue West (8-25, 25-15, 25-21)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Omaha Westside 0 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 25-20)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Sioux City North, IA 0 @ Bellevue West (25-7, 25-8)


Hemingford 2 vs Hay Springs 0 @ Mullen (25-16, 25-17)


Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 3 vs Harvard 1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-22)


Loomis 3 vs Wilcox-Hildreth 0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-13)


Millard North 2 @ Bellevue West 0 (25-20, 25-15)


Mullen 2 vs Hemingford 1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-14)


Mullen 2 vs Hay Springs 0 (26-24, 25-16)


Omaha Marian 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (18-25, 25-23, 27-25)


Omaha Skutt Catholic 2 @ Bellevue West 0 (25-23, 25-10)


Potter-Dix 3 @ Morrill 1 (20-25, 25-13, 25-17, 26-24)


Sandhills Valley @ Wauneta-Palisade


Sandhills/Thedford 3 @ Hyannis 0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17)


Southeast, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-13, 25-19)


Wallace 3 vs South Platte 1 (25-23, 25-19, 13-25, 26-24)


Waverly 2 vs Millard South 0 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 30-28)

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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Area Scores
Sandhills/Thedford def. Hyannis 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17)
Mullen Triangular
Mullen def. Hay Springs 2-0 (26-24, 25-16)
Mullen def. Hemingford 2-1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-14)
Friday, August 28, 2026

Alliance 2 vs Wright, WY 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-22, 25-19)


Bennington 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (25-17, 21-25, 25-21)


Big Horn, WY 2 vs Scottsbluff 1 @ Douglas, WY (15-25, 25-21, 16-14)


Bruning-Davenport-Shickley (BDS) 3 @ Franklin 1 (20-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-12)


Cody-Kilgore @ Arthur County


Crawford Sioux County 3 @ Leyton 0 (25-12, 25-12, 25-12)


Douglas, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 (25-15, 25-19)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Millard West 1 @ Bellevue West (8-25, 25-15, 25-21)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Omaha Westside 0 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 25-20)


Elkhorn North 2 vs Sioux City North, IA 0 @ Bellevue West (25-7, 25-8)


Hemingford 2 vs Hay Springs 0 @ Mullen (25-16, 25-17)


Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer 3 vs Harvard 1 (20-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-22)


Loomis 3 vs Wilcox-Hildreth 0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-13)


Millard North 2 @ Bellevue West 0 (25-20, 25-15)


Mullen 2 vs Hemingford 1 (25-12, 20-25, 25-14)


Mullen 2 vs Hay Springs 0 (26-24, 25-16)


Omaha Marian 2 vs Millard South 1 @ Bellevue West (18-25, 25-23, 27-25)


Omaha Skutt Catholic 2 @ Bellevue West 0 (25-23, 25-10)


Potter-Dix 3 @ Morrill 1 (20-25, 25-13, 25-17, 26-24)


Sandhills Valley @ Wauneta-Palisade


Sandhills/Thedford 3 @ Hyannis 0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17)


Southeast, WY 2 vs Alliance 0 @ Douglas, WY (25-13, 25-19)


Wallace 3 vs South Platte 1 (25-23, 25-19, 13-25, 26-24)


Waverly 2 vs Millard South 0 @ Bellevue West (25-16, 30-28)

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                    <title><![CDATA[Law enforcement, EMS square off in Pink Patch Project softball fundraiser Saturday]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/local-news/law-enforcement-ems-square-off-in-pink-patch-project-softball-fundraiser-saturday/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christen Shirley]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Local News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[A little friendly competition between law enforcement and EMS will take the field Saturday night in Broken Bow, all in the name of a good cause.
The Law Enforcement vs EMS softball game is scheduled for 7 PM Saturday at Paul Brown Field. The game is serving as a fundraiser for the Pink Patch Project, which raises money for the Forever Pink Foundation to support breast cancer survivors and those fighting cancer.
Broken Bow Police Officers Wyatt Woodward and Jose Ambriz are among those representing the law enforcement side, with officers from several agencies expected to join them.
The law enforcement team, which Ambriz said will be known as the 'Regulators', will feature custom jerseys in black, pink, and blue complete with player names and badge numbers.
The roster is expected to include Broken Bow and Kearney police officers as well as deputies from the Buffalo and Custer County Sheriff's office. Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol are also joining the team.
EMS personnel are also piecing together a team that will have members from Broken Bow and beyond.
Full flyer for the event (click to enlarge)
While the game will be competitive, those from both dugouts say the goal is to make it much more than a traditional softball game. The event's poster even mentions 'crazy tricks, dancing, and good vibes', taking inspiration from the entertainment focused style of the Savannah Bananas.
Friendly trash talk has been abundant between the two sides. Ambriz said EMS personnel have been confident about their chances.
&#8220;There's times where we see Dave (Baltz) out on calls and we'll talk a little bit about the softball game since we're all trying to get it together. And there's a couple of times where he goes 'So, you guys gonna.. what's the run rule here? What are we gonna establish? Because my team is just way too good compared to your guys' and it's like, yeah, I don't know about that,&#8221; said Ambriz.
EMT Kelvin Kreitman said there should be plenty of antics on the field, that concessions will be available and there will be no admission charge. Those attending are encouraged to bring a free will donation for the Pink Patch Project.
&#8220;There's no entry fee, just come out, enjoy yourself, have a good time. There should be some crazy antics,&#8221; said Kreitman.
Additional Pink Patch Project fundraising opportunities are ahead through October including the sale of pink uniform patches and shirts.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A little friendly competition between law enforcement and EMS will take the field Saturday night in Broken Bow, all in the name of a good cause.
The Law Enforcement vs EMS softball game is scheduled for 7 PM Saturday at Paul Brown Field. The game is serving as a fundraiser for the Pink Patch Project, which raises money for the Forever Pink Foundation to support breast cancer survivors and those fighting cancer.
Broken Bow Police Officers Wyatt Woodward and Jose Ambriz are among those representing the law enforcement side, with officers from several agencies expected to join them.
The law enforcement team, which Ambriz said will be known as the 'Regulators', will feature custom jerseys in black, pink, and blue complete with player names and badge numbers.
The roster is expected to include Broken Bow and Kearney police officers as well as deputies from the Buffalo and Custer County Sheriff's office. Troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol are also joining the team.
EMS personnel are also piecing together a team that will have members from Broken Bow and beyond.
Full flyer for the event (click to enlarge)
While the game will be competitive, those from both dugouts say the goal is to make it much more than a traditional softball game. The event's poster even mentions 'crazy tricks, dancing, and good vibes', taking inspiration from the entertainment focused style of the Savannah Bananas.
Friendly trash talk has been abundant between the two sides. Ambriz said EMS personnel have been confident about their chances.
&#8220;There's times where we see Dave (Baltz) out on calls and we'll talk a little bit about the softball game since we're all trying to get it together. And there's a couple of times where he goes 'So, you guys gonna.. what's the run rule here? What are we gonna establish? Because my team is just way too good compared to your guys' and it's like, yeah, I don't know about that,&#8221; said Ambriz.
EMT Kelvin Kreitman said there should be plenty of antics on the field, that concessions will be available and there will be no admission charge. Those attending are encouraged to bring a free will donation for the Pink Patch Project.
&#8220;There's no entry fee, just come out, enjoy yourself, have a good time. There should be some crazy antics,&#8221; said Kreitman.
Additional Pink Patch Project fundraising opportunities are ahead through October including the sale of pink uniform patches and shirts.
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                    <title><![CDATA[Huskers Capture Spikes Under the Lights Title]]></title>
                                                            <link>https://sandhillsexpress.com/husker-news/huskers-capture-spikes-under-the-lights-title/?radio=1</link>
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                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brent Apperson]]></dc:creator>
                    		<category><![CDATA[Husker News]]></category>

                                                    <description><![CDATA[No. 1 Nebraska was crowned the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights champions after sweeping a pair of exhibitions against No. 17 Florida and No. 11 SMU on Thursday night at AT&#038;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
CHAMPIONSHIP | NO. 1 NEBRASKA 2, NO. 11 SMU 0 (21-12, 21-11)
Nebraska hit .339 as a team and stifled the Mustangs to an .068 hitting percentage to clinch the championship in dominant fashion.
Teraya Sigler recorded seven kills and five digs, followed by Harper Murray with six kills and five digs. Manaia Ogbechie, Andi Jackson and Skyler Pierce tallied three kills each. 
Bergen Reilly posted 21 assists and a team-best two blocks, and Olivia Mauch collected a team-high seven digs.
Set 1: The Huskers sprinted out to a commanding lead after a pair of Murray kills and an attack error had the Big Red ahead 12-2. A pair of miscues brought SMU back within six at 16-10. Nebraska scored five of the next seven points, including the final two points on Mustang errors, to claim a 21-12 win in the opening set.
Set 2: An SMU kill locked the second set in a tie at six. The Big Red reeled off four consecutive points from kills by Ogbechie, Adriano and Sigler and an ace from Murray to take a 14-8 lead. Another 4-0 rally from the Huskers capped off by kills from Sigler and Cogill enlarged the NU lead to 18-9. Nebraska scored its final three points off kills by Ryan Hunter and Murray and block assists from Reilly and Cogill to clinch the sweep with a 21-11 victory.
SEMIFINAL | NO. 1 NEBRASKA 2, NO. 17 FLORIDA 0 (21-19, 21-18)
Nebraska hit .220 while holding Florida to a .169 hitting percentage and recording seven blocks on the defensive side.
Sigler led the Huskers with six kills, followed by Virginia Adriano and Jackson with five kills each. Ogbechie chipped in three kills and tied Jackson with a team-best three blocks. 
Reilly had 19 assists, four digs and two blocks, and Mauch recorded a team-best nine digs.
Set 1: Nebraska held a 10-7 lead after a pair of kills from Adriano and block assists by Ogbechie and Adriano. A 4-1 rally from the Gators tied the set at 17 before the two teams swapped points to a deadlock at 19. Ogbechie capped off the opening set with back-to-back kills to give the Huskers a 21-19 victory in the opening set.
Set 2: The Huskers and Gators traded points to a 6-6 tie to begin the second set before Florida grabbed its largest lead of the night at 13-10. NU responded with a 5-0 scoring spurt to take a 15-13 lead and never looked back. A kill kept the Gators in reach of the Huskers at 19-18 before a kill from Adriano and Sigler's service ace clinched the sweep for the Big Red at 21-18.
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                                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[No. 1 Nebraska was crowned the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights champions after sweeping a pair of exhibitions against No. 17 Florida and No. 11 SMU on Thursday night at AT&#038;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
CHAMPIONSHIP | NO. 1 NEBRASKA 2, NO. 11 SMU 0 (21-12, 21-11)
Nebraska hit .339 as a team and stifled the Mustangs to an .068 hitting percentage to clinch the championship in dominant fashion.
Teraya Sigler recorded seven kills and five digs, followed by Harper Murray with six kills and five digs. Manaia Ogbechie, Andi Jackson and Skyler Pierce tallied three kills each. 
Bergen Reilly posted 21 assists and a team-best two blocks, and Olivia Mauch collected a team-high seven digs.
Set 1: The Huskers sprinted out to a commanding lead after a pair of Murray kills and an attack error had the Big Red ahead 12-2. A pair of miscues brought SMU back within six at 16-10. Nebraska scored five of the next seven points, including the final two points on Mustang errors, to claim a 21-12 win in the opening set.
Set 2: An SMU kill locked the second set in a tie at six. The Big Red reeled off four consecutive points from kills by Ogbechie, Adriano and Sigler and an ace from Murray to take a 14-8 lead. Another 4-0 rally from the Huskers capped off by kills from Sigler and Cogill enlarged the NU lead to 18-9. Nebraska scored its final three points off kills by Ryan Hunter and Murray and block assists from Reilly and Cogill to clinch the sweep with a 21-11 victory.
SEMIFINAL | NO. 1 NEBRASKA 2, NO. 17 FLORIDA 0 (21-19, 21-18)
Nebraska hit .220 while holding Florida to a .169 hitting percentage and recording seven blocks on the defensive side.
Sigler led the Huskers with six kills, followed by Virginia Adriano and Jackson with five kills each. Ogbechie chipped in three kills and tied Jackson with a team-best three blocks. 
Reilly had 19 assists, four digs and two blocks, and Mauch recorded a team-best nine digs.
Set 1: Nebraska held a 10-7 lead after a pair of kills from Adriano and block assists by Ogbechie and Adriano. A 4-1 rally from the Gators tied the set at 17 before the two teams swapped points to a deadlock at 19. Ogbechie capped off the opening set with back-to-back kills to give the Huskers a 21-19 victory in the opening set.
Set 2: The Huskers and Gators traded points to a 6-6 tie to begin the second set before Florida grabbed its largest lead of the night at 13-10. NU responded with a 5-0 scoring spurt to take a 15-13 lead and never looked back. A kill kept the Gators in reach of the Huskers at 19-18 before a kill from Adriano and Sigler's service ace clinched the sweep for the Big Red at 21-18.
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