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Men's Track Wins Academic National Title; Women 3rd
-- The Creighton men's track team has been honored for having the top GPA in the country, while the women had the third-highest mark. Both squads garnered U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team recognition on Monday. The Bluejay men owned a nation-leading 3.77 GPA, while...
Vanderheiden Picks Up First Career Eagle Raceway Win
Anyone who aspires for success in RaceSaver competition must first master Eagle Raceway and Cole Vanderheiden did just that on Saturday night with the season's first career win at the high-banked oval, and second overall on the season. The Papillion, Neb., driver turned back a late challenge to capture the...
Omaha students receive one-on-one instruction from some New Orleans Saints, former Huskers
OMAHA, Neb. — Quarterbacks and wide receivers in the Omaha metro got to spend the day receiving one-on-one instruction from some of the best football players in the world. Keith Williams is the wide receivers coach for the New Orleans Saints. He previously coached at Nebraska from 2015 to...
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Creighton Bluejays
2023-24 Big East Finish: Second place, three games behind undefeated regular season champion UConn and four games in front of a three-way 11-7 tie for third. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #18 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After going out in an upset to #6 seeded Georgetown in the...
Supernovas re-sign Thomas Robson as assistant coach
OMAHA, Neb. (Press Release) - The Omaha Supernovas announced Monday the re-signing of Thomas Robson as assistant coach for the upcoming Pro Volleyball Federation season. Robson returns to Omaha after helping the Supernovas to the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship on May 18, when Omaha swept the Grand Rapids Rise at the CHI Health Center.
Storm Chasers go into all-star break on a high note
Week record: 5-1 Overall record: 59-32 Things finally started clicking again for the Storm Chasers last week, as they posted their first winning week in a month. They belted a league-high 14 home runs and scored 14 more runs than the next closest team. Their .279 team average ranked 4th in the International League, and their 52 RBIs ranked 1st by a gigantic margin, with 2nd place at 35 RBIs. On the other hand, their pitching had a much rougher time, holding a 5.83 ERA as a team, good for 18th in the league. It mattered little, however, with the Mud Hens holding an 8.08 ERA as a team as the Omaha bats were in full control throughout the week. The highlight of the week was the 18-run, 17-hit win on Saturday. The Storm Chasers now have a 10-8 record in the second half.
Five-Run eighth leads Chasers to 6-3 victory over Toledo
PAPILLION – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks to strand seven for no runs, while striking out four in a no-decision.
Omaha baseball standout heads to West Coast after taken in 17th round of 2024 MLB draft
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha baseball star was the 513th overall pick and was taken in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB draft on Tuesday. Related coverage in the video above: Omaha baseball vs. Creighton baseball. Harrison Kreiling was chosen by the Seattle Mariners. During his four years...
Gross Catholic Graduate Travis to Compete at 2024 Summer Olympics
This summer, the Gross Catholic Cougars are thrilled to be cheering on one of their own in the Olympics. A 2012 graduate, Dylan Travis will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games. Travis is one of four players on the national team squad for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. This will be the first time the U.S. ever had a 3×3 Olympic basketball team.
Bellevue West High School Names New Head Coaches for Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis
Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School is pleased to announce the new head coaches for boys’ and girls’ tennis. Matt Lauritsen will serve as the new head boys’ tennis coach beginning this 2024-25 fall season. Coach Lauritsen has served as the assistant boys’ tennis coach for the past 10 years at Bellevue West.
Creighton baseball star going to Colorado after being chosen in 2024 MLB Draft
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton baseball star Nolan Clifford is heading to the mountains after being the 498th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Related coverage in the video above: Ed Servais announces retirement. He was chosen in the 17th round to join the Colorado Rockies. During his 2024 season...
Union Omaha defeats Greenville Triumph SC Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Omaha took on Greenville Triumph SC on Saturday evening. Related coverage in the video above: Union Omaha new field. It wasn't until the 50th minute that the Owls got the first goal. The ball went from a defender to Pedro Dolabella, who drove it into...
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