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Patterson: The loss they never forgot — and the title they finally won

Patterson: The loss they never forgot — and the title they finally won

  • MIKE PATTERSON Omaha World-Herald

Millard North used last year's Class A state title game defeat as motivation. Facing the same opponent, the result this year favored the Mustangs. Millard North celebrated their third title and first since 2005, despite losing five of their last 6 regular season games. 

Nebraska baseball notes: Why Huskers chose first, crowd record watch, regional difficulty

Nebraska baseball notes: Why Huskers chose first, crowd record watch, regional difficulty

  • EVAN BLAND Omaha World-Herald

Why Nebraska baseball chose to play the early game Friday, a possible new NU home attendance record and where the Lincoln Regional stacks up in the NCAA tourney's opening round.

Shatel: Nebraska baseball figured out formula, Big Ten tourney belongs in Omaha, CWS picks

Shatel: Nebraska baseball figured out formula, Big Ten tourney belongs in Omaha, CWS picks

  • TOM SHATEL World-Herald Columnist

Nebraska baseball finally figured out the NCAA regional hosting formula, writes Tom Shatel, while the Big Ten tournament should stay in Omaha for as long as it can. 

CSC hosting Six-Man Shootout Friday night

CSC hosting Six-Man Shootout Friday night

  • CON MARSHALL

Five of the Nebraska players are from the Panhandle.

College World Series odds 2026 led by UCLA, Georgia Tech, Texas

College World Series odds 2026 led by UCLA, Georgia Tech, Texas

  • JEREMY CLUFF Arizona Republic/USA Today Network

The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament field is set and the regional round begins on Friday, May 29. Who is favored to make the 2026 College World Series?

Former Chadron State quarterback John Riggs dies

Former Chadron State quarterback John Riggs dies

  • CON MARSHALL

One of Chadron State College’s outstanding quarterbacks, John Riggs, recently died at age 63 in Bradford, Tennessee.

Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

  • PAXTON RITCHEY Chadron State College

Bynes leapt 15.80 meters (51 feet, 10 inches) on his second of six jumps, then immediately followed with 15.78 meters (51 feet, 9.75 inches) on his third.

Team Stack wins 2026 Don Beebe Golf Classic in playoff

Team Stack wins 2026 Don Beebe Golf Classic in playoff

    Chadron State professor and former CSC softball coach Robert Stack, along with sons Riley Stack and Jayden Stack and son-in-law Blake Miller, finished in first place.

    Cardinals stumble at state, but still had much success

    Cardinals stumble at state, but still had much success

      After the Chadron High School girls had won just the third Class B-6 District Track and Field Meet championship in the program’s 55-year history by a hardy 18-point margin and also outscored long-time rivals such as Sidney, Gering and Scottsbluff all by at least 23 points, everybody knew Lad…

      Just: Nebraska softball's first WCWS team in 13 years unleashed joy, hugs and memories

      Just: Nebraska softball's first WCWS team in 13 years unleashed joy, hugs and memories

        Nebraska softball's first WCWS team in 13 years unleashed joy, hugs and memories, writes Amie Just from a unforgettable celebratory scene.

        Community helped transform baseballer Wyatt Reeder into a Cornhusker

        Community helped transform baseballer Wyatt Reeder into a Cornhusker

          How Post 22's Wyatt Reeder's path to the University of Nebraska came to embody the best of Rapid City. 

          Nebraska softball notebook: Trey Frahm returns to celebrate after escort out, WCWS storylines

          Nebraska softball notebook: Trey Frahm returns to celebrate after escort out, WCWS storylines

            WCWS storylines abound for Nebraska softball, while the husband of star pitcher Jordy Frahm returned for postgame celebrations after being escorted from his seat. 

            Shatel: Kyle Peterson's bright idea to enhance NCAA baseball tournament — without expansion

            Shatel: Kyle Peterson's bright idea to enhance NCAA baseball tournament — without expansion

              Nebraska's earned the right to host a regional, writes Tom Shatel, but ESPN's Kyle Peterson has a great idea to increase hosting chances without expanding the field. 

              All-class gold medalists at the 2026 Nebraska state track and field meet

              All-class gold medalists at the 2026 Nebraska state track and field meet

                Here are the all-class gold medalists at the 2026 Nebraska high school state track and field meet.

                Omaha Skutt walks off Elkhorn North to win first Class B state title since 2017

                Omaha Skutt walks off Elkhorn North to win first Class B state title since 2017

                Omaha Skutt found its back against the wall entering the bottom of the seventh, but it found a way to walk off Elkhorn North and win a state title.

                Pospisil: Story lines for state soccer champions ran the gamut

                Pospisil: Story lines for state soccer champions ran the gamut

                Dry spells ended, leaders emerged at Nebraska state soccer.

                Hazel Haarberg caps prep career with historic sprint double ahead of running at Nebraska

                Hazel Haarberg caps prep career with historic sprint double ahead of running at Nebraska

                Hazel Haarberg capped her dominant Kearney Catholic career at the state track meet, shattering records in the 100 and 200 meters. The Husker signee secured two more all-class golds, finishing with six in her stellar career.

                Saturday's results: Last day at the Nebraska state track and field meet

                Saturday's results: Last day at the Nebraska state track and field meet

                Here are the results and team scoring from Saturday's Class C and D state track and field meet as the four-day event concluded at Burke Stadium.

                A quick look at Arkansas, Nebraska softball's first foe in the Women's College World Series

                A quick look at Arkansas, Nebraska softball's first foe in the Women's College World Series

                Nebraska's first foe in the WCWS is making its first trip to Oklahoma City. It's a team that three current Huskers know well, too. 

                'Best they can be': Nebraska softball sweeps Oklahoma State to advance to WCWS

                'Best they can be': Nebraska softball sweeps Oklahoma State to advance to WCWS

                Nebraska's offense came alive for a second straight afternoon as the Huskers advanced to their first Women's College World Series since 2013. 

                What, when and who to watch Saturday at the Nebraska state track meet

                What, when and who to watch Saturday at the Nebraska state track meet

                Class C discus at 9 a.m.: Chase County's Noah Rau, who set the all-class record at state last year, has a season best of 219-6.

                Results: Friday's Day 3 at the Nebraska state track and field meet

                Results: Friday's Day 3 at the Nebraska state track and field meet

                Here are the results and team scoring from Friday's Class C and D state track and field meet at Burke Stadium.

                Just: While Nebraska softball hits dead red on offense, Oklahoma State waives white flag

                Just: While Nebraska softball hits dead red on offense, Oklahoma State waives white flag

                Nebraska’s high-octane offense had Oklahoma State ace Ruby Meylan in a bind, writes Amie Just. Now the Huskers are one win away from the Women's College World Series.

                Nebraska offense finds its firepower, takes super regional opener from Oklahoma State

                Nebraska offense finds its firepower, takes super regional opener from Oklahoma State

                Nebraska erased a potential pitchers duel by scoring seven runs in the first three innings, opening its softball super regional Friday with a win over Oklahoma State.

                Photos: Nebraska softball takes on Oklahoma State in NCAA Super Regional game 1

                Photos: Nebraska softball takes on Oklahoma State in NCAA Super Regional game 1

                Take a look at photos from game one in the NCAA softball Super Regional between Nebraska and Oklahoma State in Lincoln.

                NCAA softball world series bracket updates: Which teams have advanced to WCWS?

                NCAA softball world series bracket updates: Which teams have advanced to WCWS?

                The NCAA softball tournament bracket will be cut down to an elite eight bound for the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, all before the calendar hits Memorial Day.

                Coots finishes high school career with medal at state, prepares to run at Nebraska

                Coots finishes high school career with medal at state, prepares to run at Nebraska

                Kevin Coots’ chapter at Lewis Central is drawing to a close, and that was heightened by his state medal to wrap up his track and field career Thursday.

                Basketball forward Sam Orme transfers to Nebraska

                Basketball forward Sam Orme transfers to Nebraska

                The Nebraska men's basketball team added another transfer player to its roster. Sam Orme joins the Huskers after playing for Belmont last season.

                McKewon: Iowa haunts Nebraska's dreams, but Hawkeyes have holes to fill in 2026

                McKewon: Iowa haunts Nebraska's dreams, but Hawkeyes have holes to fill in 2026

                It'd be foolish to underestimate Iowa football, writes Sam McKewon, but the Hawkeyes have more holes to fill than usual headed into 2026. 

                Nebraska high school boys and girls soccer rankings, May 22

                Nebraska high school boys and girls soccer rankings, May 22

                The high school soccer season is over, and four teams were crowned state champions. Here is a look at the final rankings.

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