KEARNEY HIGH & STARS PREPARE FOR PLAYOFF BATTLES
Kearney Catholic finished 9-0 and earned a #2 playoff seeding, meaning they will likely host all playoff contests heading into the State Final. The Stars take on 6-3 and #15 Boys Town on Friday at 6 PM.
The Bearcats earned a #13 seed after punching their ticket in on last Friday’s win over Omaha Northwest. Kearney will face a familiar foe in Elkhorn South, this time on the road in a contest starting at 8 PM on Friday.
KEARNEY CATHOLIC HOSTS DISTRICT FINAL AGAINST ORD
After the Stars locked in their #1 seed in Power points with a C1-10 Sub-District title on Tuesday night, Kearney Catholic earned the right to host their district final matchup.
Ord will travel to the Cope Coliseum for a 1 PM first serve between the Stars and Chanticleers. The winner of each district final matchup will advance to the state tournament.
UNK FOOTBALL READY FOR MIAA TITLE
The No. 17 UNK Football team has been waiting two weeks for this matchup.
After dispatching Lincoln early last week, winning 56-0, the Lopers are set-up for the de facto MIAA title tilt in Maryville, MO on Saturday.
Northwest Missouri State fell to Washburn earlier this season to give UNK sole possession of first place in the conference with a 7-1 record. Due to a missed game earlier this season for a COVID cancellation, Northwest holds a 6-1 record.
Kickoff is set for 2 PM from Maryville, as it is also homecoming for the Bearcats.
SILVERBACKS NO MORE; WOOD-RIVER/SHELTON FOOTBALL SEPARATE
It was a short stint, but the Wood River/Shelton Silverbacks football co-op is no more.
After only two seasons, the Silverbacks will disband and return Wood River and Shelton to their respective football programs. In their two years combined, the Silverbacks competed in Class C1 and held an overall record of 1-17.
HUSKER FOOTBALL THURSDAY POST-PRACTICE COMMENTS:
FROST – BYE WEEK WAS GREAT FOR TEAM
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost said his team is coming off the bye week refreshed and ready to go…
The Huskers take on Purdue at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
FROST – SPRING IN PLAYERS STEP FOR PURDUE
Scott Frost met with the media after Thursday’s practice, joking with reporters prior to the press conference. Frost added that he and the team are excited to take on Purdue…
Frost is only 1-5 when coming out of a true bye week so far in his Husker tenure.
FROST – KICKING COMPETITION OVER BYE WEEK
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost addressed the kicking situation over the bye week, telling the media Thursday that it was an open competition with the added time off…
Frost did not name who the kicker would be for the Purdue contest on Saturday.
FROST – MARTINEZ BACK TO FULL SPEED
Head Coach Scott Frost fielded another question asking about the health of Adrian Martinez…
Martinez also added on Monday that this week is the best he has felt since the season began.
FROST – PURDUE DEFENSE TEEMING WITH TALENT
Scott Frost was asked about the talent and depth that Purdue’s defense has…
Frost continued that the main focus of the defense is George Karlaftis, who currently has 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery from his defensive end spot.
FROST – IF YOU LIMIT BELL, YOU LIMIT BIG PLAYS
A focus of the Blackshirts on Saturday will be slowing Purdue receiver David Bell who is averaging over 100 yards per contest this season.
Frost adds you have to slow down the big play to stop Bell…
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander added on Tuesday that the offense goes through Bell and the rotating door of quarterbacks that the Boilermakers will use.
FROST – TEAM IS PREPARED AND READY FOR BOILERMAKERS
Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost addressed the media after Thursday’s practice and reiterated that his team is focused and prepared for Purdue…
The Huskers kick off against Purdue on Saturday at 2:30 PM from Lincoln.
FROST – RAHMIR READY TO RETURN
Huskers Head Coach Scott Frost was asked what the availability of starting tailback Rahmir Johnson would be after his injury against Minnesota…
Markese Stepp and Sevion Morrison have been serviceable this season, as Jaquez Yant is currently listed second on the depth chart.
HUSKER WOMEN’S SOCCER EARNS MULTIPLE BIG TEN AWARDS
Nebraska’s Reagan Raabe captured third-team All-Big Ten honors to headline a group of three Huskers who earned recognition when the all-conference teams were announced
Raabe started all 18 games and tallied seven goals and three assists for a team-high 17 points.
Newcomer Sarah Weber made the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. A forward from Gretna, Neb., Weber started all 18 games and earned 14 points.
Rounding out Nebraska’s list of Big Ten honorees was senior Olivia Brown, who earned NU’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for soccer.
HASTINGS COLLEGE LOOKS TO GET BACK TO WINNING
The Broncos of Hastings College had a bye week last week and prepare for another road test looking for win two this season.
Hastings College will travel to Yankton, SD to take on Mount Marty College. Kickoff is set for 1 PM.
WISCONSIN ENDS HUSKER WINNING STREAK
The No. 6 Nebraska volleyball team saw its 10-match win streak come to an end Wednesday night, falling 3-0 to No. 3 Wisconsin at the Devaney Center. The Huskers are now 16-4, while the Badgers improve to 18-1.
Nebraska fell by 2, 6, and 2 points respectively in each set.
Nebraska faces its third straight ranked opponent with a visit to No. 11 Minnesota this Saturday, Oct. 30. First serve is set for 7 p.m. at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, Minn.
NEBRASKA BASKETBALL OPENS WITH WIN OVER PERU STATE
It didn’t start as the prettiest debut by any stretch, but Nebraska did what it was supposed to do and pulled away for a lopsided 97-58 exhibition win over Peru State on Wednesday night.
Alonzo Verge Jr. came off the bench and filled the stat sheet with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting, eight assists, four rebounds, and three steals in 21 minutes of work.
Nebraska led by at least 10 for the majority of the second half and eventually pulled away with a 19-3 run over the final 5:41 to break the game open for good.
BONSALL NAMED MIAA WOMEN’S COACH OF THE YEAR
Nebraska-Kearney head cross country/track and field coach Brady Bonsall has been named the 2021 MIAA Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year.
The Lopers won the 2021 MIAA title this past Saturday at the Kearney Country Club.
Bonsall has led UNK cross country since 2007 and the track team for the past 12 years. His daughter, Grace, was UNK’s top finisher at the MIAA Championships, placing fifth overall. Previously, Bonsall was the 2015 MIAA Men’s Cross Coach of the Year.
TUESDAY HUSKER POST-PRACTICE PRESS CONFERENCES:
CHINANDER – THANKS TO HUSKER NATION
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander addressed the media on Tuesday and wanted to give thanks for the response after the passing of his father prior to the Minnesota contest…
Chinander coached against Minnesota, a day after losing his father in a fatal car accident.
CHINANDER – DAD WOULD WANT ME HERE
Defensive Coordinator of the Huskers Erik Chinander coached against Minnesota on the road a day after losing his father in a tragic car accident. Chinander explains that it’s what his father would have wanted…
Chinander did take some time away from the team during the Huskers’ bye week.
CHINANDER – PURDUE OFFENSE PREVIEW, QUARTERBACK CHALLENGE
Erik Chinander previewed what the Blackshirts will see from Purdue’s rotating door of quarterbacks for Saturday’s contest…
Chinander added that each has the ability to run and throw, making preparation more difficult for his team.
CHINANDER – DAVID BELL A BIG WEAPON FOR PURDUE
One of the keys to success for Purdue this season has been the big games from receiver David Bell, who defensive coordinator Erik Chinander adds has been a noticeable weapon since last year…
Bell has had three 100 yard receiving games so far this season, including an 11 catch, 240 yard performance against Iowa that included a touchdown.
CHINANDER – FARMER READY TO STEP UP
Deontai Williams, tied for the Big Ten lead in interceptions, will miss the Purdue contest with an injury. Taking his spot is reserve Myles Farmer, who defensive coordinator Erik Chinander adds is up for the task…
Farmer has four created turnovers so far in his career, including a forced fumble last year and a fumble recovery this season.
CHINANDER – WANTED TO TALK TO TEAM ABOUT DAD
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander lost his father in a car accident a day prior to the Minnesota contest.
Chinander told the media that he wanted to address the situation to his team first to help him get through the grief…
Chinander took some time away after coaching against the Gophers and has been back in full practices since the conclusion of the bye week.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class A Playoffs: #13 Kearney @ #4 Elkhorn South – 8 PM
- KGFW Pregame Coverage @ 7:30 PM
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class A Playoffs: #13 Kearney @ #4 Elkhorn South – 8 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- FOOTBALL: NSAA Round 1 Class C1 Playoffs: #15 Boys Town @ #2 Kearney Catholic – 7 PM
- UNK:
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Missouri Western St. – 5 PM
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Fort Hays State; Ron and Carol Cope Stadium – 6 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Presentation College, Lynn Farrell Arena
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- VOLLEYBALL: District Final v. #16 Ord
- UNK:
- FOOTBALL: @ No. 10 Northwest Missouri State (MIAA Championship Game) – 2 PM
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Northwest Missouri State – 6 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- WRESTLING: @ York Open
- FOOTBALL: @ Mount Marty University, Yankton, SD
- VOLLEYBALL: @ Morningside University
- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Haskell Indian Nations University, Lynn Farrell Arena – 4 PM
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Dordt University – 5 PM, Lloyd Wilson Field
- MEN’S BASKETBALL: v. Friends University, Lynn Farrell Arena – 6 PM
- C3 Tip-off Classic
- MEN’S SOCCER: v. Dordt University – 8 PM, Lloyd Wilson Field
