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Badgers to play season-opening exhibition at Omaha
The Wisconsin Badgers announced that they’ll be playing at Omaha in their first game of the 2024-25 season on October 5th. The game will be played as an exhibition game. The night comes with a nice touch for both sides, as Omaha will officially name their arena the Baxter Arena after their first head coach Mike Kemp, who was the head coach for the Mavericks during the 1996-97 season through 2009.
Final preparations for RAGBRAI underway in Glenwood
(Glenwood) -- Tens of thousands of cyclists are expected to assemble in Glenwood later this month for the beginning of a week-long trek across the state. Like multiple KMAland communities, the city of Glenwood and Mills County Area Chamber of Commerce are making final preparations over the next two weeks to welcome cyclists for the 51st Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. This year, Glenwood is the starting point for the over 430-mile trek, including over 18,300 feet of climb. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Friday morning, Mills County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennie Davis says nearly 20 committees comprised primarily of volunteers have been working over the past several months to plan the event and tidy up the city.
Hastings native helping Supernovas succeed from front office
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Omaha Supernovas hold the title as the first-ever champions of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The franchise is taking the title on a trophy tour around the state, which recently stopped in Hastings. Part of that, is due to the franchise’s Director of Corporate Partnerships, Murphy...
Burned Out: Chasers Can’t Hold On, Lose 5-4 in Iowa
You can only come from behind so many times before you run out of gas. The Omaha Storm Chasers rallied from behind twice tonight and took the lead late, but late runs from Caleb Knight and Alexander Canario allowed the Iowa Cubs to defeat the Chasers 5-4 in front of 9,500+ people at Principal Park.
'Bigger than baseball': WarDogs take on Corn Belt League in military honor game
OMAHA, Neb. — America's favorite pastime meets America's armed forces on the U.S. WarDogs baseball team. The WarDogs are veterans from across the country, traveling to share their love of the game and their mission to honor fallen soldiers. "Emotions are high, especially for everybody that's a veteran, or...
Kansas Makes Top Three for 2025 Four-Star G Davis Fogle
Class of 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle released his final list of schools that includes the Kansas Jayhawks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the Creighton Bluejays. According to On3, the four-star prospect is expected to make his college decision within the next couple of days. 247Sports ranks Fogle as the No. 43...
Roncalli grad Alec Bohm to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha native Alec Bohm will participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby. Bohm, who has clubbed 11 home runs this year, joins Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson as the only players committed to the event so far. The Roncalli Catholic grad was selected to his first MLB...
Creighton Baseball Hires Two Assistant Coaches
Creighton’s baseball team rounded out its coaching staff on Tuesday. The Bluejays announced the hiring of Billy Mohl as pitching coach and Mike Current as a coach who’ll work with hitters and on recruiting. Mohl spent the previous seven seasons as the head coach of South Florida. Current...
KMAland Softball (7/3): 2-0 nights for LeMars, St. Albert
(KMAland) — Southeast Warren won a state-rated battle + LeMars & St. Albert went 2-0 & Creston, Nodaway Valley, AHSTW, Atlantic, Riverside & Audubon were also among the winners. HAWKEYE TEN CONFERENCE. Creston 4 Shenandoah 0. •Ava Adamson, Creston: 2/4, R. •Sidney Staver, Creston: 2/3, RBI. •Evy Marlin, Creston:...
Mizzou Volleyball’s Non-Conference Schedule: Facing Tough Opponents Including Creighton and Louisville
Mizzou Volleyball's non-conference schedule has been revealed, featuring matchups against various competitive opponents. The Tigers will face off against teams like Creighton, Drake, Illinois, Kansas City, and more. Creighton: Record 29-5, Final RPI 9. Drake: Record 24-11, Final RPI 54. Yes, But. Despite facing tough opponents, the Tigers have the...
Chasers Fall 5-4 in Back-and-Forth Game with I-Cubs
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped a back-and-forth game to the Iowa Cubs 5-4 Thursday, Independence Day at Principal Park. As the series shifted over to Des Moines for another three-game set, the I-Cubs scored first for the fourth straight night. A single and a walk put runners on first and second base to set up another single that plated the first run off of starter Daniel Lynch IV and took a 1-0 lead in favor of Iowa. Omaha’s offense mustered just four hits in the first four innings of the game and the Storm Chasers were held scoreless in those four frames.
I-CUBS FALL, 7-3, TO STORM CHASERS
OMAHA, NE – The Iowa Cubs (37-47) fell to the Omaha Storm Chasers (54-28), 7-3, on Wednesday night in front of a capacity crowd at Werner Park. Iowa began the scoring in the top of the second. Left fielder. Darius Hill. reached on a single to center before. Jake...
Jorgensen Sisters Compete at CNJA
The Jorgensen sisters, KayLynn and Macy, competed in the Central Nebraska Junior Am (CNJA) over the course of two days (June 20-21) and two golf courses (Lochland-Hastings, Riverside-Grand Island). KayLynn finished second in the 16+ division firing a 71 at Lochland and a 78 at Riverside for a 149 total.
Bellevue West High School Names New Head Coaches for Track and Field
Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School is pleased to announce the new head coaches for track and field. Derrell Bradford will serve as the new head boys’ track and field coach beginning the 2024-25 school year. Bradford was an assistant track and field coach at Bellevue West during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Before coaching at Bellevue West, Bradford was the head track coach at Omaha Northwest from 2014-2022 and currently is the head coach for Vibranium Track Club in Omaha. Prior to coaching, Bradford was a Decathlete at the University of Nebraska from 2007-2010.
KP baseball falls to No. 2 Underwood, bounces back against East
COUNCIL BLUFFS — There’s a reason why Taylor Doeschot doesn’t mind having opponents like Underwood on the schedule late in the baseball season. Currently ranked second in Class 2A, the three-time Western Iowa Conference champions are on the verge of advancing to a second straight Class 2A state tournament. Pitcher Jack Vanfossan allowed three hits and struck out seven as the Eagles blanked Coach Doeschot’s Eagles 7-0 on Tuesday at Iowa Western Community College.
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