Tuesday Afternoon Sports – Stars & Bearcats Postseason Results, Husker Basketball TV Schedules Announced, Davis Signs with Colts, Husker Practice Comments

KEARNEY CATHOLIC SOFTBALL WINS C1-9 SUBDISTRICT

The Kearney Catholic Stars Softball team won decidedly over their C1-9 subdistrict field to advance to a district final later this week.

The Stars downed Ord 9-1 in Game 1, followed by a commanding 13-0 victory over Southern Valley/Alma. 

Kearney Catholic is now 27-6 on the season.

KEARNEY GIRLS GOLF EARNS BID TO STATE

The Bearcat Girls Golf team qualified for the Class A State Golf Championships in Norfolk with a third place finish in their District meet on Monday. 

The Bearcats finished with a 355 total stroke count, and had an individual qualifier in senior Hannah Lydiatt, shooting 82 and finishing eighth. 

Qualifiers include Lydiatt, seniors Sydney Peterson and Alexa Mahalke, sophomore Addison Peterson, and freshman Olivia James. 

KEARNEY CATHOLIC QUALIFIES ONE FOR STATE

The Kearney Catholic Stars Girls Golf team qualified one golfer for the state meet on Monday at the Class C-4 District Golf meet in Holdrege.

Junior Maddi Waggoner shot 99 and was a finalist, finishing at the tenth spot to earn an instant qualifying spot. 

BURROUGHS WINS HISTORIC TITLE

Former Husker wrestler Jordan Burroughs won his fifth World Championship, defeating Mohammad Nokhodilarimi of Iran, 5-1, in the men’s freestyle 79 kg final at the World Wrestling Championships on Monday. Burroughs tied John Smith’s U.S. freestyle record of six World and Olympic Championships combined.

In the 79 kg final, Burroughs took the early 3-0 lead with a double-leg takedown followed closely by another double. The victory gave Burroughs his fifth World Championship gold medal, joining his titles in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

HUSKER MEN’S BASKETBALL TO APPEAR 28 TIMES ON NATIONAL STAGE

The Nebraska men’s basketball team will make a minimum of 28 national television appearances this coming season, as the Big Ten Conference and its television partners announced their 2021-22 TV schedules on Tuesday.

In all, the Huskers will make at least 19 appearances on the Big Ten Network, four on FS1 and five on the ESPN family of networks. In addition, four regular-season games and both exhibition games will be available online at B1G+.

HUSKER WOMEN FILL FS1 AND BTN SCHEDULES

The Nebraska women’s basketball program will make at least nine regular-season appearances on the Big Ten Network or FS1, the network and the conference office announced on Tuesday.

The Huskers are scheduled to make a pair of national television appearances on FS1, including a showdown with Iowa (Jan. 9) at Pinnacle Bank Arena and a clash at Ohio State (Feb. 10)

For the most updated schedule information throughout the season visit Huskers.com.

FORMER HUSKER DAVIS SIGNS WITH INDIANAPOLIS

Former Husker Khalil Davis is on the move to a new team. Davis, who was waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.

Davis, who was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won a Super Bowl with the franchise last season as a rookie, was waived to make room on the team’s 53-man roster. 

HUSKER BASEBALL SETS GAMETIME FOR SCRIMMAGE

The Nebraska baseball team’s annual Red-White Series will be played Oct. 11-13, with the first pitch set for 3:30 p.m. each day at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Each of the three scrimmages is scheduled for seven innings.

The games are open to the public, and admission is free. Gates will open one hour prior to the first pitch.

HUSKER FOOTBALL MONDAY POST-PRACTICE COMMENTS:

FROST – MICHIGAN STILL A GREAT TEAM SINCE LAST MATCHUP

The Huskers have vastly improved from the last time the Huskers and Wolverines matched up in Head Coach Scott Frost’s first season at the helm in 2018. Frost mentions that he believes Michigan brings another good team to Lincoln…

Frost and the Huskers opened as one point underdogs against the top ten rated Michigan Wolverines. 

FROST – MARTINEZ STRENGTH IS RUNNING THE OPTION

A heavy dose of the option has worked well for the Husker offense so far this season. Head Coach Scott Frost has been impressed with his quarterback’s ability…

The Huskers run game will be tested by a tough Wolverines defense on Saturday night.

FROST – OFFENSIVE LINE SHOWED IMPROVEMENT WITH TALENT

Head Coach of the Huskers Scott Frost praised his offensive line with their performance from Saturday’s contest against Northwestern, and had high praise for his freshman starter Teddy Prochazka…

Frost continued that he expects to maintain the starting lineup that was seen against the Wildcats. 

FROST – GREAT FAN ATMOSPHERE AGAINST NORTHWESTERN

The lights were on in Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, and the Huskers gave the crowd plenty to cheer for with a 56-7 win. Head Coach Scott Frost said the crowd energy was the best of his coaching stint as a Husker…

The Michigan contest is the first back-to-back night game since 2017. 

FROST – TOUGH SCHEDULE JUST GETTING STARTED

The Huskers have one of the toughest schedules remaining in college football with three top ten teams coming to Lincoln in the next six contests. 

Head Coach Scott Frost is prepared for the stretch…

Frost added that his team is ready to take a break as the Huskers have been without a bye week this season.

MARTINEZ – READY FOR MICHIGAN THIS TIME

The last time Adrian Martinez faced the Michigan Wolverines was during his freshman season in 2018. Martinez adds that he remembers the game profoundly…

The Huskers look to do better than their 49-7 loss at Michigan that season.

MARTINEZ – TRUSTING OFFENSIVE LINE

Quarterback Adrian Martinez exited Monday’s practice very happy with his offensive line’s performance from Saturday and into Monday…

Martinez was not sacked once in the contest against Northwestern.

MARTINEZ – MICHIGAN DEFENSE PREVIEW

Adrian Martinez is ready to take on the Wolverines defense, and previewed what the Huskers offense will see from Michigan…

The Huskers have one of the best big strike offenses in the Big Ten, leading the conference in first downs gained per contest. 

DOMANN – AWARD A WIN FOR THE BLACKSHIRTS

Senior linebacker JoJo Domann was honored with Co-Defensive Big Ten Player of the Week honors with his two sack, two forced fumble performance on Saturday. 

Domann added that the honor was a team effort…

The Blackshirts will have a tough test in the top rushing offense in the Big Ten against Michigan, averaging over 255 rushing yards a contest. 

DOMANN – WILL NOT BUY INTO THE WOLVERINE HYPE

During his Monday post-practice press conference, linebacker JoJo Domann was asked about his thoughts on the Wolverines newly minted Top Ten rating…

Domann and the Huskers have already faced two teams rated in the Top 25 this season, as Michigan is now the second team in the Top 10 to face the Huskers. 

DOMANN – BRING ON THE CHALLENGE

Husker Linebacker JoJo Domann and the Blackshirts are coming off a dominant performance against Northwestern on Saturday. 

A tougher task in the Top Ten rated Michigan Wolverines are ahead, and Domann says the Huskers are ready for the test…

The Huskers opened as one point underdogs against the Wolverines. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM from Memorial Stadium.

HUSKERS DOMANN AND MARTINEZ FOR NORTHWESTERN PERFORMANCE

JoJo Domann and Adrian Martinez were both honored Monday morning for their performances in the Huskers’ win over Northwestern last Saturday.  Domann was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week, while Martinez was one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week.

Domann led the Huskers with nine tackles, including eight solo stops, while posting career highs for tackles for loss (3.0), sacks (2.0) and forced fumbles (two).

Martinez accounted for 252 yards of total offense, as the Huskers put up 56 points and over 650 yards of total offense. He completed 11-of-17 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown, while also carrying eight times for 50 yards and a career-high three touchdowns.

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL SET FOR 11 AM KICK AGAINST MINNESOTA

The Big Ten Conference announced Monday afternoon that Nebraska’s road game at Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 16, will kick off at 11 AM. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2.

NFL SCORES:

Monday:

Los Angeles Chargers 28-14 Las Vegas Raiders

Local Results & Schedules:

THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:

MONDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:

• • • GIRLS GOLF: District Golf @ Awarii
      • INDIVIDUAL STATE QUALIFIERS:
        • Hannah Lydiatt, Sr. – 82
      • QUALIFYING TEAMS:
        • Kearney – 355
          • Hannah Lydiatt, Sydney Peterson, Olivia James, Alexa Mahalek, Addison Peterson

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:

• • GIRLS GOLF: District Golf @ Holdrege
    • Results TBD
  • SOFTBALL SUBDISTRICT: @ Patriot Park
    • KCHS 9-1 Ord

TUESDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:
  • BOYS TENNIS: Dual v. Norfolk @ Harmon Park
  • VOLLEYBALL: @ Norfolk – 7 PM

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
  • BOYS TENNIS: Dual @ Lexington
  • CROSS COUNTRY: @ Centennial Conference
  • VOLLEYBALL: @ North Platte

• UNK:
  • WOMEN’S GOLF @ EDMOND, OK
  • VOLLEYBALL: @ Fort Hays State

• HASTINGS COLLEGE:

• • WOMEN’S GOLF: @ Vermillion, SD

WEDNESDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:

• • • N/a

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:

• • • N/a

• UNK:

• • • N/a

• HASTINGS COLLEGE:

• • WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Midland @ Lloyd Wilson Field
  • MEN’S SOCCER: v. Midland @ Lloyd Wilson Field
  • VOLLEYBALL: v. #3 Midland @ Lynn Farrell Arena

THURSDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:
  • BOYS TENNIS: Quad @ Wood Tennis Center (Lincoln)
  • CROSS COUNTRY: HAC Championships @ Kearney Country Club
  • SOFTBALL: Districts Tournament

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
  • VOLLEYBALL: Conference Tournament

• UNK:
  • N/a

• HASTINGS COLLEGE:

• • N/a

FRIDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:
  • BOYS TENNIS: Dual v Lincoln Southwest @ Harmon Park
  • FOOTBALL: v. Lincoln High (Homecoming) – 7 PM
    • KGFW Pregame Coverage @ 6:30 PM

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
  • FOOTBALL: @ Adams Central – 7 PM

• UNK:
  • WOMEN’S GOLF: @ NE. Intercollegiate, Norfolk
  • WOMEN’S SOCCER: v. Northwest Missouri State @ Foster Field
  • VOLLEYBALL: @ Central Missouri

• HASTINGS COLLEGE:

• • MEN’S GOLF: @ Norfolk
  • BOWLING: @ Waterloo, IA

SATURDAY:

• KEARNEY HIGH:
  • VOLLEYBALL: Double Dual @ Lincoln Southeast
    • v. LSE, v. NP

• KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
  • BOYS TENNIS: Kearney Catholic Invite
  • VOLLEYBALL: @ Centennial Conference

• UNK:
  • WOMEN’S GOLF: @ NE. Intercollegiate, Norfolk
  • CROSS COUNTRY: @ Fort Hays State
  • SOFTBALL: v. Colby Community College @ Dryden Park – 1 PM
  • FOOTBALL: v. Missouri Western State @ Ron and Carol Cope Stadium – 2 PM
    • Homecoming

• HASTINGS COLLEGE:

• • MEN’S GOLF: @ Norfolk
  • FOOTBALL: v. #3 Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
  • VOLLEYBALL: v. Briar Cliff, Lynn Farrell Arena
  • MEN’S SOCCER: @ Mount Marty