On July 9, 2018 the Furnas County Sheriff’s Office received two arrested warrants for Colby G. Carpenter, 33, of Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. The two warrants were each for one count of possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person. The bond amount set on each warrant was $250,000 subject to 10%.
Grand Island, NE - Lauren Rathman joined the Grand Island Public Schools team Jan. 7 as a registered dietitian in Nutrition Services.
Rathman graduated with her masters degree in December from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition exercise health science, with an emphasis in community nutrition and health promotion.
Rathman will work with special diets, nutrition education for students and staff, menu and recipe tasting and development, and student and staff wellness.
Kris Spellman, director of nutrition services, said Rathman’s position was needed to help with the many responsibilities of nutrition services. She said Nutrition Services wants to create a better meal experience for students, which Rathman will play a role in.
“This will be helpful for us to better serve the students,” Spellman said.
Rathman said she is excited to be part of the GIPS team and developing the position.
“I’m most excited for the variety of job duties in this role at GIPS,” Rathman said. “I’m also looking forward to working in the cafeterias to do taste testing and recipe development. In that responsibility, I hope to help others be more familiar with eating foods they may have never tried.”
NEBRASKA) February 7, 2018 – Tomorrow, Girl Scouts begin selling their famous cookies at booths across Nebraska.
As part of the largest girl-run business in the world, cookie lovers can purchase delicious Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel deLites and other favorites, while supporting Girl Scouts in their communities. All proceeds from the sale of Girl Scout Cookies in Nebraska stay in the state and fund local troops’ activities all year.
Girl Scout entrepreneurs across the state will be selling cookies at supermarkets, shopping centers and other hubs of activity through March 10.
Cookie customers can find a cookie booth near them by visiting GirlScoutsNebraska.org or downloading the free Girl Scout Cookie Finder app on your smart phone.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing leadership experiences. At cookie booths, members of the public can purchase delicious cookies while supporting girl-driven experiences in outdoor adventures, STEM, travel, community service and so much more.
Gov. Ricketts Speaks In Grand Island
Three McCook Community College softball players have been selected to the All-Region IX, Division I team. Sophomore outfielders Chanel Siebenthal (Lakewood, Colo.) and Jerusha Miner (Gunnison Valley, Utah) were named to the team along with freshman utility player Brooklyn Jensen (West Valley City, Utah). Miner played in 57 games batting .385 with 20 doubles, six triples, five home runs, 52 RBIs, 48 runs scored and 24 stolen bases. She had a .422 on-base and slugged .630. She topped the region with six triples and 192 at bats. She was fourth in doubles, fifth in RBIs, steals and total bases (121). Siebenthal led the Lady Indians with a .411 batting average in 58 games, she had 24 doubles, two home runs, 32 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases. She had a .449 on-base percentage and slugged .573. Her 24 doubles were the second most in Region IX. She had the second most plate appearances in the region and ranked in the top 10 in at bats, runs, total bases (106) region and stolen bases. Jensen led the region with 43 stolen bases. In 50 games played as catcher and infielder, she batted .397 with 36 runs scored and a .431 on-base percentage. As a catcher, she threw out nine runners trying to steal which was the second most in the region. She held base stealers to a 37.5 success rate, which was third best in the region.
Last week the McCook Community College volleyball program reached a milestone of sorts when the seventh of seven graduating sophomores signed a letter of intent to continue playing volleyball – “Seven for Seven” as MCC Coach Hayley Kobza is calling the journey that has landed all seven of her sophomores scholarships to continue playing the sport after they graduate from MCC.
Those seven sophomores include Ashley Carson, Hanna Emerson, Ryan Maddera, Onyessah Rocha, Brooklyn Evans, Haley Jacobsen and Ty Johnson.
These players were part of a sophomore squad helping lead the Lady Indians to back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time this century and also helped MCC capture its first Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference Championship in 38 years and finished the season at 21-14, which included wins against two top-20 ranked opponents.
Of the seven MCC players, two are former high school teammates who were “discovered” at MCC during an open tryout in 2016 will play Division I volleyball. Two other MCC teammates will move on to play for the same team, one will play for a Division II program and four will play for National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) schools. Two are headed to South Carolina, two are headed to Missouri, one is going to Louisiana, one to Texas and one will play in Kansas.
Here’s a summary of the players, their season highlights and where they’re headed:
Ashley Carson, Ord, will continue her volleyball career as a setter at Division 2 Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina. One of three co-captains on the team, she was named to the all-Region IX volleyball team, had 1,268 sets – the most in Region IX, and sixth best among all setters in the nation. In addition Carson had 37 service aces, 237 digs, 40 blocks and 56 kills. She was also named to the Omaha World-Herald all-Nebraska team for players from two-year colleges.
Hannah Emerson, a 6-2 middle blocker from Greeley West High School in Colo., will play at NCAA Division I Coastal Carolina in Conway, South Carolina. She received honorable mention on the Omaha World-Herald All Nebraska team. She played in 35 matches this season and her block numbers were in the top 10 in the Region IX South Division in the four major blocking categories. She assisted on 106 blocks, tops in the division, was second in total blocks with 124, second with 0.94 blocks per set, and ninth in solo blocks with 18. Her block assist numbers were ninth most in the nation. This fall, Emerson’s Chanticleers will play the University of Nebraska on Sept. 21 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Ryan Maddera 6-1, who played outside hitter and middle for the Indians will play setter at Division 1 Southeast Louisiana in Hammond, La. Like her high school teammate Emerson, both came to MCC for an open tryout and two years later both earned scholarships to play volleyball this Fall at the Division 1 level. Maddera played in 35 matches this past season for the Lady Indians and recorded 398 kills, 228 digs, 16 solo blocks, 73 total blocks and 42 service aces. She ranked fourth among hitters in the Region IX South division in total kills, her 3.18 kills per set ranked seventh, and total blocks ranked 14th. She also received honorable mention for the Omaha World-Herald all-Nebraska team.
Brooklyn Evans, a 5-7 libero from Ogden, Utah, who converted from setter after her freshman season, will continue her career at NAIA Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. Evans, named co-captain in August, played in 35 matches for the Lady Indians leading the team in digs with 321 (2.43 per game). That total ranked ninth among players in the Region IX South Division. She also had 98 assists (10th most in the division) and 37 service aces (ranked 11th in the region). Evans received honorable mention for the Omaha World-Herald all-Nebraska team. She will continue playing her libero/defensive position for the Vikings.
Haley Jacobsen is a 5-9 middle blocker/right side hitter from Chatfield High School in Littleton Colo., who will join MCC teammate Brooklyn Evans at Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Mo. Jacobsen played in 25 matches for the Lady Indians where she had 78 kills, 41 digs, and 50 total blocks. Her blocks per set total (0. 66) was 11th best in among players competing in the Region IX South Division. At Missouri Valley College, she expects to continue playing right side where she spent most of her time this past season.
Ty Johnson, a 5-8 outside hitter from Conroe, Texas returns to her home state to play volleyball at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. Johnson, one of three co-captains, played in all 35 matches and had 227 kills on the season, 45 service aces, 97 digs, and 93 blocks. She ranked second in the south sub-region in block assists (84) and was fourth in hitting percentage (.261). She received honorable mention for the Omaha World-Herald all-Nebraska team. Johnson expects to play middle for the Lady Wildcats.
Onyessah Rocha, 5-5 libero from Topeka, Kan. returns to her home state to play for NAIA Ottawa University where she will play for the Braves, who won the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament Championship and earned the program its sixth trip (fourth straight appearance), at the NAIA National Tournament. Rocha expects to compete for the starting libero position.
ALL SEVEN OF McCook Community College’s volleyball sophomores have now signed on to continue their volleyball careers at the next level. Pictured are (front row from left): Onyessah Rocha, Ty Johnson, Ashley Carson. (Back row): Haley Jacobsen, Hannah Emerson, Coach Hayley Kobza, Ryan Maddera and Brooklyn Evans.
KANSAS CITY, MO – The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced today the matchups for the championship round of the 2018 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker. All four games of the Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker at Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO., will be aired live on ESPN networks.
On Monday, November 19, Nebraska will take on Missouri State at 6 pm CT on ESPNU, followed by USC and Texas Tech at 8:30 pm ET on ESPN2. On Tuesday, November 20, the consolation game will tip off at 6 pm CT on ESPN3, followed by the 2018 Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker championship game at 8:30pm ET on ESPN2.
Tickets for the championship round games at Sprint Center will be available beginning at 10:00am CT on August 4th by visitingwww.halloffameweekend.com,www.axs.com, by phone at 888-929-7849, or in person at Sprint Center Box Office.
The Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker will be the culminating event of college basketball’s Hall of Fame Weekend, which also includes the 13th annual induction ceremony for the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. That event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland in Kansas City.
---- CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS ----
Semifinal Doubleheader
Sprint Center – Kansas City, Mo.
Monday, November 19 – 6:00 PM CT
Nebraska vs. Missouri State (ESPNU)
USC vs. Texas Tech (ESPN2)
Championship Doubleheader
Sprint Center – Kansas City, Mo.
Tuesday, November 20 – 6:00 PM CT
Consolation Game (ESPN3)
Championship Game (ESPN2)
Those four schools will serve as the four host round participants for this year’s Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker, with the opening round games of the tournament beginning on November 6th. Each of those teams will play two games on campus, before advancing to the championship rounds in Kansas City. Joining the four host teams in the 2018 Hall of Fame Classic Powered by ShotTracker are Mississippi Valley State, Robert Morris, Southeastern Louisiana and Stetson. The complete list of games for the 2018 Hall of Fame Classic Powered by Shot Tracker are as follows:
---- HOST ROUNDS ----
Springfield Regional Rounds
JQH Arena – Springfield, MO
Friday, November 9 – Time TBD
Robert Morris at Missouri State
Sunday, November 11 – Time TBD
Stetson at Missouri State
Lubbock Regional Rounds
United Supermarkets Arena– Lubbock, TX
Friday, November 9 – Time TBD
Mississippi Valley State at Texas Tech
Tuesday, November 13 – Time TBD
Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Tech
Lincoln Regional Rounds
Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, NE
Tuesday, November 6 – Time TBD
Mississippi Valley State at Nebraska
Sunday, November 11 – Time TBD
Southeastern Louisiana at Nebraska
Los Angeles Regional Rounds
Galen Center – Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday, November 6 – Time TBD
Robert Morris at USC
Wednesday, November 14 – Time TBD
Stetson at USC
Two McCook Volleyball players made Southwest Conference Volleyball team. Jayceea Hanson makes first team, and Robin Grigg makes Honorable Mention. You can view complete list here.
- SWC List 2018 SWC All Conference Softball Team
| Pitcher | Regan Armagost - Cozad, Fr |
| Infielders |
Brenna Dugan - Cozad, (IF), Sr Grace Cargill - Cozad (IF), Sr Bailee Schurmann - Minden (IF), So Avery Dunphy - Gothenburg (IF), So
Kandace Coleman - McCook, (IF), Jr Kaitlyn Kleinknecht - Gothenburg (IF), Sr |
| Outfielders |
Jercey Irish - Cozad (OF), Jr Kaylin Martin - McCook, (OF), Jr Alexis Bliven - Gothenburg (OF), So Laurel Schmidt - McCook (OF), S
|
| Utl | Trinity Raburn - McCook (IF), Jr |
| Honorable Mention |
Hannah Merrill - Minden (IF/C), So Haley Cargill - Cozad (Utl), Jr Bailey Coulter - Gothenburg (P), Jr Brolin Morgan - McCook (IF), Jr
|
2018-2019 Republican Plains Activity Conference All-Conference Volleyball Team(s). The teams were selected by the conference Volleyball Coaches on Wednesday, 11/15/2018.
Lincoln – Train like a Husker this summer, as Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has announced a series of summer camps and clinics. The camps will take place throughout the month of June at the Hendricks Training Complex.
The 2019 camp series will feature two four-day camps, as well a pair of specialty clinics for boys and girls entering the 3rd-12th grade. In addition, there will also be a three-day Little Huskers camp for kids who are in grades K-4 for the upcoming year.
Hoiberg and his staff of instructors will work with campers on the fundamentals of basketball in a fun atmosphere. All camps are open to both boys and girls entering the respective grade level.
For more information, pricing and to register for the 2019 camps, email fredhoibergbasketballcamps@gmail.com or go tohttps://tinyurl.com/FredHoibergBasketballCamps.
2019 Fred Hoiberg Basketball Camps
| Day Camp #1 | Mon.-Thurs., June 10-13 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Boys/Girls Grades 3-12 | $250 |
| Day Camp #2 | Mon.-Thurs., June 24-27 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Boys/Girls Grades 3-12 | $250 |
| Little Huskers Camp | Wed.-Fri., June 19-21 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Boys/Girls Grades K-4 | $180 |
| Ball Handling and Shooting Clinic | Friday, June 14 | 9 a.m.-Noon | Boys/Girls Grades 3-12 | $60 |
| Forward Specialty Clinic | Friday, June 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Boys/Girls Grades 3-12 | $60 |
| Dual Clinic Special | Friday, June 14 | 9 a.m. -4 p.m. | Boys/Girls Grades 3-12 | $110 |
Nebraska High School Tennis Coaches Association, in cooperation with the Nebraska Coaches Association, announces the Class B All-State Girls Tennis Team for 2019.
The McCook Bison Tennis Camp is quickly approaching. The Camp is open to all ages and playing levels and is designed to promote a better understanding of the game and strokes of tennis. Camp will be held at the Bison Tennis courts starting June 3rd for 3 weeks followed by 2 weeks of League. Deadline to register is Friday, May 17th. Flyers can be picked up at McCook Lettering, McCook High School Junior High, McCook Central Elementary and McCook St. Pats.
LINCOLN, NE —Today, the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Board of Directors released the rosters for the 61st Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Game.
Head Coaches Paul Limongi (Omaha Burke HS) and Glen Snodgrass (York HS) together with their coaching staffs each chose from nominated seniors in their designated regions to represent their respective high schools, as well as North or South, in the 2019 Nebraska Shrine Bowl.
| NORTH TEAM | SOUTH TEAM |
| Kodjo Atikphou, Grand Island | Cole Aniello, Millard West |
| Ryan Bena, Creighton Prep | Edwen Baptista, Friend |
| Koby Brandenburg, Central City | Quinn Butzke, Centennial |
| Mehki Butler, Omaha North | Hunter Chilton, Gretna |
| Cedric Case, Lincoln High | John Christensen, Bruning-Davenport |
| Tyler Chadwick, Omaha Burke | Baily Darnell, Auburn |
| Connor Cowling, Norfolk | Jaiden Davis, Lincoln Southeast |
| Jackson Creek, Millard North | Joe Dworak, Lincoln Pius X |
| Shane Dailey, Jr., Bellevue West | Jarod Epperson, Omaha Skutt |
| Sid DeMayo, Mt. Michael | Colin Giron, McCook |
| Lane Edis, Mullen | Taevyn Grixby, Lincoln Southwest |
| Grayson Garey, Broken Bow | D.J. Gross, McCook |
| Trenton Harbor, Gothenburg | Tyson Guzman, Omaha Westside |
| Jack Hasz, Creighon Prep | Gabe Heins, Kearney |
| Jacob Herbek, GICC | Jackson Hirschfeld, Centennial |
| Mason Hiemstra, Alliance | Torrence Jackson, Omaha Central |
| Garrett Hustedt, Mt. Michael | Austin Jablonski, Lincoln Pius X |
| Cooper Jewett, Elkhorn South | Joseph Krause, Seward |
| Caden Johnson, Wahoo Bishop Neumann | Nick Leader, Lincoln Southwest |
| Chris Jones, Lincoln High | Alex Lewis, Omaha South |
| Rhett Jordan, Waverly | Jayden Merriman, Millard South |
| Kaden Kneifl, Wayne | Mike McClanahan, Papillion LaVista South |
| Sam Kolterman, Wahoo | Brayden Miller, Kearney |
| Quincy Nichols, Blair | Riley Moses, Fillmore Central |
| Steven Krawczyk, Omaha North | Chase Norblade, Papillion LaVista South |
| Lane McGinley, Valentine | Nouredin Nouli, Norris |
| Robert Pentecost, Papillion LaVista | Garrett Nuss, Sutton |
| Luke Reimer, Lincoln North Star | Caden Opfer, Gretna |
| Keegan Reitschneider, Scottsbluff | Lucas Paloucek, Ogallala |
| Jackson Ritchhart, Fremont | Cade Reichardt, Aurora |
| Alex Rodgers, Omaha Roncalli Catholic | PJ Schaben, Seward |
| Dylan Sales, Omaha Burke | Barrett Sellon, Lincoln East |
| Logan Schuelke, Waverly | Braden Sellon, Lincoln East |
| Sam Sims, Grand Island | Garrett Snodgrass, York |
| Jack Sutton, Wahoo | Noah Stafursky, York |
| Joe Teten, Norfolk Catholic | Jack Towne, Millard South |
| Jesse Ulrich, Ord | Landon Weber, Adams Central |
| Bryce Zimmerer, Creighton | T.J. Skradski, Omaha Skutt |
| NORTH COACHES | SOUTH COACHES |
| Paul Limongi, Omaha Burke | Glen Snodgrass, York |
| Blake Beebout, Valentine | Matt Maltsberger, York |
| Brock Eichelberger, O'Neill | Jamie Opfer, Seward |
| Chris Seebohm, Alliance | Kam Lenhart, Fairbury |
| Ben Ryan, Omaha Burke | Matt Kern, York |
| Andy Schatzberg, Omaha Burke | Eric Ryan, Overton |
About the Nebraska Shrine Bowl
The Shrine Bowl of Nebraska is the state's most prestigious high school all-star sports event. The 501(c)(3) non-profit produces annual events
and related activities to raise funds and awareness to benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a healthcare system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients' ability to pay.
The 61st Annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Kearney, at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska—Kearney. For more information, visit www.neshrinebowl.org.
