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NU signs agreement with Sandhills Global Youth Complex for practice baseball, softball fields
LINCOLN - Joe Fagler, who played baseball at Nebraska Wesleyan, coaches high school baseball and is part of a family who has long been involved in the sport in Lincoln, will be the new Sandhills Global Youth Complex director. The University of Nebraska also is entering a 10-year agreement with...
UNK adds three from National Park College
Kearney, Neb. - Nebraska Kearney head men's basketball coach Marty Levinson announced today that three players from the 2023-24 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Champions -- National Park College (Hot Springs, Ark.) -- have joined the Loper program. On June 10, Levison announced the first four recruits of his tenure. The roster will continue to grow throughout the summer. The NPC Nighthawks went 31-1 this past season and won the national title after beating the top two seeds, Davidson-Davie (N.C.) and South Suburban (Ill.), in the Final Four and Championship game. The Nighthawks were the fifth seed in a tournament held in Danville, Ill. The transfers are post Taylor Harrell (Huntsville, Texas), guard Ja'Bryant Hill (Duncanville, Texas) and forward Anthony Swift (Las Vegas, Nev.). Each has two years of eligibility remaining .Harrell led NJCAA Division II in field goal percentage this season (76.7) as he averaged 10.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Starting all 32 contests, he earned All-Region honors and was the MVP of the National Tourney. In the title game vs. South Suburban, he had 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting. In a regular season win, Harrell scored a season-best 25 points by going 11 of 12 from the floor." Taylor is a physical center who scores at a very efficient rate. At 6'11 and 280 pounds, he brings a presence and physicality that will instantly impact a game. He can use his physicality to dominate at times because he is very intelligent, instinctual, and uses his positioning to his advantage. When position and size meet skill, you have a real problem and that is exactly how Taylor plays," said Levinson. Having 19 double figure games, Harrell ended up at NPC after scoring 41 points against the Nighthawks a year prior. At Huntsville High, he hit a last second shot to help the Hornets win an area championship and was part of a conference winning squad a year later." He shot the ball a very impressive 77% rate from the floor and completely dominated the National Championship game. Taylor's productivity can be seen on a box score but perhaps his biggest impact is being the vocal leader that he naturally is. Loper fans are going to really enjoy that Taylor is on our side," said Levinson. A 5-10, 160-pound guard, Hill earned second-team All-American this year after averaging 17.3 points, 4.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. He had seven 20-point efforts including a 50 burger in a win over North Arkansas. He made 15 of 25 shots (7 of 10) and went 13 of 15 at the line in a 108-66 victory."Ja'Bryant brings more positivity to a roster than maybe any player I have ever seen. JB can impact a game on both sides of the ball. His quickness and instincts are special, on and off the ball, as he will get into a ball handler as well as jump a passing lane that most others would never see," said Levinson. "Not only known as a defensive problem, JB can also score from all three levels, sets up his teammates at the right time, and rebounds especially well for his size." Setting a school-record for steals in a game (10) vs. nationally ranked Des Moines Area (Ia.) C.C., Hill shot 83% from the line and 45% from the floor. He leaves the Nighthawks as the all-time leader in both steals (125) and made free throws (234). After spending a redshirt season at Western Texas College, Hill averaged 14.5 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for NPC in 2022-23. Finally, he helped lead Duncanville High to its first state tourney appearance in 12 years." During his career, he is a Texas High School state champion and is now a NJCAA national champion; you can see why as he is not only a leader on the floor, in the locker room, on campus and around the community. I am really excited to add Ja'Bryant to our community and be around him every day," said Levinson.Swift (6-7, 210 lbs.) took a redshirt season at Division I Southern Utah before spending his redshirt freshman campaign at the College of Southern Nevada. There, he was teammates with fellow Loper newcomer Kendrick Gilbert. Swift averaged 9.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks a night that season in helping CSN go 23-10."Anthony gives us versatility, size, and skill as he has shown he can be productive and influence winning everywhere he has played. He can guard multiple positions and can score in the post as well as on the perimeter," said Levinson. "Growing up in Las Vegas and playing against a lot of high-level competition, Anthony has developed a very effective all-around game and knows how to compliment his teammates but can also take over at times." At NPC this year, Swift appeared in 31 games and was at 7.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. He had nine games with at least 10 boards including a season-best 20 in a win over Southern Arkansas Tech. Posting two double doubles, Swift made 50% of his shots and 74% of his free throws. At Desert Pines High in Las Vegas, he was a double figure scorer who helped his team make two state appearances." The talents Anthony brings to a team are invaluable as he played a big part in helping National Park win the National Championship, but he was also a big part of these three wanting to play together. Relationships matter to Anthony, and I will lean on his perspective to help guide this team," said Levinson. The Levinson Era begins Nov. 8 (Friday) with a game at Southwest Minnesota State; the home opener is to be determined.
Nebraska women's basketball adds high-scoring guard to 2025 recruiting class
LINCOLN - The early part of the story of association between the Nebraska women’s basketball program and Olivia Hamlin can be traced to a club tournament in Virginia this spring. Hamlin, a 5-foot-9 guard from St. George, Utah, announced her commitment to Nebraska on Monday. She’s going into her...
Corps: federal levee system performing well against Missouri River flooding
(Omaha) -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials say much of the federal levee system along the Missouri River has withstood the flooding over the past week. That was the message from the corps emergency management officials from the Omaha and Kansas City districts during a daily conference call Tuesday afternoon. Floodwaters that have worked down the Missouri River after torrential rains brought devastating flooding in northwest Iowa have also been the first test for the levee system that was repaired and upgraded following the 2019 Missouri River flooding throughout much of southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska, and northwest Missouri. Spencer Giles is the emergency management chief with the corps' Omaha district. While they have been monitoring impacts from heavy rains this week, Giles says current river forecasts do not pose any risks to the federal levee system.
Nebraska farmers grapple with hail and floods, some grateful for sandy planting grounds
PHELPS COUNTY, NE — Nebraska has seen large amounts of rain over just a few days. Johnson Lake received 4 inches of rain on Monday night, while Holdrege received about 3 inches. Corn was just starting to show its tassels, and wheat was ready to be picked, but now...
Out of disaster, a helping hand
Nebraska’s severe weather has been relentless in recent years – from drought and wildfire to floods and tornados. One Nebraska teen knows that all too well. After a tornado destroyed her family’s home and farm buildings near Ames, Nebraska, she’s teaching kids about being prepared for the worst.
City provides parking, food vendor updates for Uncle Sam Jam event
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The City of Lincoln announced parking and access updates, along with a revised food vendor list for the free Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration Wednesday night. Due to the wet conditions, the unpaved parking lot south of Oak Lake Park will be unavailable and guests...
Finishing Touches at Omaha’s Third Costco
This construction project is nearly complete. Workers are applying the finishing touches for Omaha’s third Costco Wholesale store, which will open for business this month. Located on the southeast corner of 180th & West Maple Road, this new Costco should relieve pressure at the 123rd & West Dodge Road location.
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site. Monday’s test builds on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s groundbreaking research on the safety implications of EVs on America’s roadways. Collaboration between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners is an important first step in addressing these challenges.
New veterans' memorial unveiled in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - After around eight years of planning and fundraising, a new veterans' memorial now stands outside of the Cherry County Courthouse in Valentine. The memorial honors Cherry County veterans, along with those from nearby areas, who served from the end of World War II to the conclusion of the Vietnam War.
Medical clinic coming to downtown Norfolk after land swap agreement clears final hurdle
A new medical clinic is coming to downtown Norfolk after the city council passed a revised land swap agreement during Monday’s bimonthly meeting. The agreement — which swaps sections of existing city green space along Seventh Street between Norfolk and Braasch avenues for other pieces of land in the vicinity of roughly equivalent square footage — hit a few roadblocks after first being presented to the council early last month.
Nebraska offensive line target to announce commitment on July 5
A four-star offensive line prospect plans to announce his commitment later this week. Class of 2025 prospect SJ Alofaituli will announce his official decision on July 5. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound lineman will decide between Miami, Michigan, and Nebraska. He recently visited all three schools, traveling to Ann Arbor on June 7, Lincoln on June 14, and Miami on June 21. Multiple recruiting services project the Hurricanes as the front-runner for Alofaituli’s commitment. The lineman has also announced that he will play in the 2025 Under Armour All-America Game and the 2025 Polynesian Bowl. He has also confirmed that he will enroll early at whichever school he commits to. SJ Alofaituli will announce his commitment on YouTube on July 5 at 11:00 a.m. CT. Top 100 offensive lineman SJ Alofaituli from Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman is set to reveal his college choice later this week on the 247Sports YouTube channel: https://t.co/3h9WEu17Hg pic.twitter.com/7ilqrnEvoB — Blair Angulo (@BlairAngulo) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end
This week, we look at what's left on the 2025 recruiting board for Nebraska, getting serious about the 2026 class, and Nebraska is on quite a run of producing collegiate tight ends. The post Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end appeared first on On3.
Osawatomie to Pittsburg—The Trail of Death and the Unique Road
I rode five days from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Bentonville, Arkansas. Tuesday, July 2, was the hardest stage. High humidity, 90-degree temperatures for most of the ride, and a hard south-southwest headwind all the way… but hey, I didn’t take vacation to sit around all day waiting for perfect weather.
Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska appears poised to follow six states since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade to vote on the future of abortion rights in its state constitution. It also could be the first state since to give its voters competing abortion proposals on the same ballot: one amendment cementing abortion rights and […] The post Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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