RUNZA SENIORS BATTLE COLUMBUS CORNERSTONE IN REMATCH:
Due to inclement weather last night, the Kearney Runza Seniors contest with GI Home Federal was postponed to a later date. Tonight, Kearney Baseball faces another rematch of the young season with Columbus Cornerstone.
On May 31, Kearney fell to Columbus 3-1 from a no-hitter from Tadan Bell. The Runza Seniors look to overcome Cornerstone tonight at home at Memorial Field. Tonight is also Fan Appreciation night, as there is free admission to the contest and door prizes available all night. Free-will donation meals of pulled pork sandwiches are also available for fans.
Pregame coverage on KGFW begins at 7:15 PM with first pitch at 7:30 PM. Join Austin Jacobsen on the call from 1340 AM, 96.1 FM, on the free KGFW mobile app, and on KGFW.com.
EIGHT SELECTED FOR NEBRASKA ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME:
Six distinguished student-athletes, a legendary head coach and a Title IX Trailblazer make up the eight individuals in the 2022 University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame class.
The class includes: Guy Chamberlin (football, 1913-15); Christina Houghtelling (volleyball, 2003-07); Patrick Kirksey (men’s gymnastics, 1987-90); Shane Komine (baseball, 1999-2002); Angela Thacker (women’s track and field, 1983-86); Ali Viola (softball, 1995-98); former bowling head coach Bill Straub; and Louise Pound, a pioneer and advocate for women’s athletics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who is being inducted in honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX becoming federal law.
The six student-athletes in the 2022 Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame class combined to win five team national championships and four individual NCAA titles while collecting 31 All-America awards and four Academic All-America honors.
MORE HUSKER CHANGES TO NEBRASKA BASEBALL ROSTER:
As new faces come in for the Nebraska baseball team, others continue to exit stage left.
Pitcher Koty Frank is leaving Nebraska and entering the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility. Frank made the announcement via Twitter on Tuesday.
During the 2022 season, Frank pitched 59 innings and had 70 strikeouts in 14 games. He ended the season with a 5-0 record and a 3.81 ERA. He was also named the Big Ten Pitcher of the Week in April.
Meanwhile, Cam Chick has chosen to enter the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility. It comes days after Chick announced that he would forgo his last year of eligibility and finish out his schooling at the university.
Chick ended the 2022 season with 43 hits, 8 home runs and a .251 batting average in 48 games.
MALCOLM SELECTED AS MIAA MALE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR:
More Loper awards rolled in from the past athletic season, as the MIAA announced its 2021-22 Ken. B Jones winners at the Association’s 2022 Award Celebration. The male winner was Matt Malcom (wrestling) of UNK.
Earlier in the evening, UNK took home the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Cup.
During this past year, Malcolm was a “COVID-senior” wrestling student-athlete from Glenwood, Ia. Beginning his career at the University of Iowa in 2016-17, he helped lead the Lopers to the 2022 National Title with a program-record 127.0 points. Malcom was crowned the individual National Champion at 165 pounds.
Malcom finished the winter with an overall record of 30-2, including a flawless 24-0 record against Division II opponents, out-scoring them by a 40-2 margin at the NCAA Championships.
Malcom will be working at Bellevue East High School this coming fall, serving as head wrestling coach and Physical Education teacher.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
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- Runza Senior Legion Baseball v. GI Home Federal @ Memorial Field
- POSTPONED to TBA
- POST 52 Juniors v. GI 5 Points Bank @ Memorial Field
- POSTPONED to TBA
- Runza Senior Legion Baseball v. GI Home Federal @ Memorial Field
- NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Game 4 @ Tampa Bay
- Tampa Bay Lightning 4 – 1 New York Rangers (Tied 2-2)
WEDNESDAY:
- Runza Senior Legion Baseball v. Columbus Cornerstone @ Memorial Field – 7:30 PM
- Pregame on KGFW at 7:20 PM
- POST 52 Juniors v. Hastings @ Memorial Field – 5 PM
- NBA FINALS: Golden State Warriors @ Boston Celtics – 8 PM (Tied 1-1)
THURSDAY:
- NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Game 5 @ New York – 7 PM
FRIDAY:
- Runza Seniors – @ Pete/Coach K Lincoln Tournament
- @ Modern Real Estate Post 8 – 3 PM
- POST 52 – Kearney/GI/Hastings Tournament
- NBA FINALS: Golden State Warriors @ Boston Celtics – 8 PM
SATURDAY:
- Runza Seniors – @ Pete/Coach K Lincoln Tournament
- @ Lincoln East Carpet Land Seniors – 10 AM
- v. Peitzmeier Demolition Seniors – 12:30 PM (@ Lincoln)
- POST 52 – Kearney/GI/Hastings Tournament
- NHL EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Game 6 @ Tampa Bay – 7 PM (TBA)
SUNDAY:
- Runza Seniors – @ Pete/Coach K Lincoln Tournament
- POST 52 – Kearney/GI/Hastings Tournament
