KEARNEY BASEBALL FACES NORFOLK, GISH IN RYDER PARK TRIANGULAR:
The Kearney Baseball team heads to Grand Island to take on a triangular at Ryder Park facing Norfolk and Grand Island.
The Islanders and Norfolk begin action at 2 PM as Kearney will face Norfolk at the conclusion of the opening matchup around 4 PM. The Bearcats will then face Grand Island for the first time this season after.
Pregame coverage on KGFW is scheduled to begin around 4 PM with Austin Jacobsen on the call from Ryder Park. Listen to Bearcat Baseball on 1340 KGFW, 96.1 FM, on the free KGFW mobile app, and online at KGFW.com.
THE MASTERS BEGINS ACTION TODAY:
For the 87th time, the center of the golfing world shifts to Augusta National for The Masters on Thursday.
The first major of the season will see Scottie Scheffler attempt to defend the green jacket he eased into with a dominant victory at last year’s tournament.
The American finished three-shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, who once again returns to Georgia chasing the crown that would see him become just the sixth player to win all four majors and complete golf’s grand slam.
Tiger Woods is among the illustrious group to have completed the feat, and a shock victory come Sunday would see him draw level with Jack Nicklaus’ record of six Masters wins. The 47-year-old is making his 25th appearance at Augusta, though said Tuesday he is unsure if it will be his last.
Live coverage begins on ESPN at 1 p.m. ET. ESPN will broadcast the first two rounds before coverage switches to CBS for the weekend, starting at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday and 2 p.m. ET for Sunday’s deciding round.
MICKEY JOSEPH ASSAULT CHARGES DISMISSED:
A Lancaster County judge on Wednesday dismissed the felony assault case against former interim Husker coach Mickey Joseph.
The alleged victim refused to testify, dismissing the felony assault case against the former assistant coach.
Joseph had faced a charge of assault by strangulation or suffocation in connection with a November domestic disturbance at the home where he and his wife, Priscilla Joseph, lived.
Joseph was Nebraska’s interim football coach for nine games in 2022 following the firing of Scott Frost. Joseph was placed on administrative leave after his arrest, and the university announced two weeks later that he was no longer with the football program.
During his time with Nebraska, Joseph led the Huskers to wins over Indiana, Rutgers, and Iowa.
LOPER WRESTLING ADDS CENTRAL CITY’S GARFIELD:
Former Central City wrestling star Drew Garfield has found a home to compete in college. The Bison’s two-time Nebraska state champion announced a commitment to UNK Monday via his Twitter page.
Garfield is the Class C 113 pound state champion, aiding his Bison team to a state runner-up finish in Class C this past year.
The Lopers are coming off of another Top 8 finish in the NCAA Championships after being crowned National Champions in 2022. UNK has also had an individual champion in the past two national tournaments.
HUSKER FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS – TUESDAY:
BARTHEL – BACKS NEED DETAILS AND DEVELOPMENT:
EJ Barthel, new Nebraska Football running backs coach, was asked if the current backfield’s experience is aiding in spring practices…
Barthel mentioned that all the backs continue to experience success and is hoping to work them all in a regular rotation.
BARTHEL – NO BACK HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE:
Nebraska Football running backs coach EJ Barthel was asked after Tuesday’s practice regarding his backfield’s continued development…
The Huskers are hoping to bring Ajay Allen and Gabe Ervin back into the fold after their injuries last season, while Rahmir Johnson and Anthony Grant look to get back to their recent success in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
BARTHEL – ERVIN IS MAKING IMPROVEMENTS:
EJ Barthel – Nebraska running backs coach – spoke after Tuesday’s practice stating that Gabe Ervin has shown more strides this spring season…
The Huskers return four backs with starting experience and significant touches including Ervin, Rahmir Johnson, Anthony Grant, and Ajay Allen.
FOLEY – KEMP CONTINUES TO WORK AT RETURN GAME:
Special Teams coach for Nebraska Football Ed Foley said he’s happy with the continued efforts by Virginia transfer receiver Billy Kemp IV to find new ways to improve his game…
The Huskers’ new receiver finished fourth all time in Cavalier history in receptions.
FOLEY – SPECIAL TEAMS CONTINUES TO PLAY WELL:
Ed Foley, Nebraska Football’s new special teams coordinator, added after Tuesday’s practice that so far he’s having fun and his excitement continues to build…
Nebraska is now on their second special teams coach in two years, having hired Bill Busch last season to fill the role after it was vacant for numerous seasons.
FOLEY – BUSCHINI FINDING ACCURACY:
Returning punter Brian Buschini continues his refinement of skills in spring practices, as special teams coach Ed Foley mentioned during his Tuesday press conference…
Nebraska’s punter returns for a second season after transferring from Montana in 2022, and will have a new number – repping No. 18 to honor Brook Berringer.
ELWAY OUT WITH BRONCOS:
John Elway, the face of the Denver Broncos following 16 seasons as a player and more than a decade in the front office, has seen his time under contract with the franchise come to an end.
Elway’s consulting deal with the Broncos finished at the conclusion of the league year last month and the club will not be renewing it, NFL Network’s James Palmer reported Tuesday. Palmer added Elway moving on from the Broncos had been planned.
After a decorated career in Denver, the rocket-armed quarterback returned to the team’s front office, serving as director of player personnel/general manager/executive vice president of football operations from 2011-2020. The onset of Elway’s time as GM was fruitful to the tone of five playoff appearances, two Super Bowl berths and one Super Bowl win.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Golf: @ Kearney Invite @ Meadowlark Hills – 11 AM
- Track & Field: v. Kearney Invite @ Kearney High School – 12:30 PM
- 12:30 PM = Field Events
- 1 PM = Running Events
- Baseball: @ Grand Island Triangular @ Ryder Park
- GAME 1 v. Norfolk – 4 PM
- GAME 2 v. Grand Island – 6 PM
- Boys Soccer: @ Lincoln East @ Seacrest Field – 5 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Boys Golf: @ Arcadia Loup City Invite – 10 AM
- Girls Tennis: @ Lexington Invite – 10 AM
- UNK:
- Volleyball: v. Regis @ Ogallala, NE – 8:30 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- Softball: v. Morningside – 4 PM
- Softball: v. Morningside – 6 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Kearney Baseball v. Norfolk (4 PM – 7 PM)
- Kearney Baseball @ Grand Island (7:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Tennis: @ Omaha Westside Invite @ Koch Family Tennis Center – 8 AM
- Girls Soccer: @ Lincoln High @ Beechner Athletic Complex – 1 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Women’s Soccer: v. Iowa Western C.C. @ Foster Field – 1 PM
- Softball: @ Emporia State – 3 PM
- M/W T&F: @ Jo Meaker Classic @ Canyon, TX – 3 PM
- Softball: @ Emporia State – 5 PM
- M/W T&F: @ K.T. Woodman Classic @ Wichita, KS – 6 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- M/W T&F: @ K.T. Woodman Classic @ Wichita, KS – 6 PM
- Baseball: v. Northwestern @ Duncan Field – 1 PM
- Baseball: v. Northwestern @ Duncan Field – 3:30 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Baseball v. Northwestern (5:30 PM – 10 PM)
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Baseball: @ Double Dual @ Lincoln’s Densmore Fields
- GAME 1 v. Lincoln High – 10 AM
- GAME 2 v. Lincoln North Star – 1 PM
- Baseball: @ Double Dual @ Lincoln’s Densmore Fields
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- M/W T&F: @ Jo Meaker Classic @ Canyon, TX – 12:30 PM
- M/W T&F: @ K.T. Woodman Classic @ Wichita, KS – 12 PM
- Women’s Tennis: @ Missouri Western
- Softball: @ Washburn – 1 PM
- Softball: @ Washburn – 3 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- M/W T&F: @ K.T. Woodman Classic @ Wichita, KS – 12 PM
- Baseball: v. Morningside @ Duncan Field – 1 PM
- Softball: v. Mount Marty – 1 PM
- Softball: v. Mount Marty – 3 PM
- Baseball: v. Morningside @ Duncan Field – 4 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Baseball v. Northwestern (1:30 PM – 6 PM)
SUNDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Baseball v. Northwestern (12 PM – 4 PM)
