Sport

LINCOLN – Nebraska Public Media digs into the state’s volleyball culture with a look at some of the powerhouse programs in “State of Volleyball: 2023 Fall Preview.” It premieres at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 on Nebraska Public Media.

LINCOLN – Cedar Catholic head football coach Chad Cattau has been selected as a coach for the North Team at the 66th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl Football Game to be held at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium and Foster Field on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney on June 1, 2024.

High school athletes prepare for new campaign

VALENTINE – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4 in Valentine.

KEARNEY – The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the Kearney Outdoor Education Complex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19.

LINCOLN – From the original 1923 stands to today’s 90,000-fan venue, Nebraska Public Media’s newest local sports documentary reveals the storied history, evolution and significance of the stadium that is synonymous with Saturdays in Nebraska.

Blowing the whistle on a new season

COLUMBUS – Nebraska Game and Parks biologists are now trying to investigate the extent of a fish die-off

Hartington Seniors play for tournament title

Tourney Action

HARTINGTON – Seventy-four golfers between the ages of six and 18 showed up at the Hartington Golf Course July 24 for the final stop on the Northeast Nebraska Junior Golf Tour before the season ends with a two-day championship event at the Norfolk Country Club Aug. 2 and 3.

PLAINVIEW – Six Hartington Pony League players competed in the Quad County All-Star Game held July 23 in Plainview.

WAYNE – The Hartington Dolphins have embraced the past and come away with another conference title in the swimming pool over this past weekend – a title their current coach and longtime participant in swimming in Hartington, Anna Reifenrath, was thrilled with.

CROFTON – The Crofton Bluejays advanced in the opening round of the South Dakota Class B Amateur Baseball District 5 on July 21 with a 12-6 win over the Wynot Expos to send Wynot to a consolation game.

Hartington’s Jaelen Lammers eyes the ball as it comes in high during action in Friday’s Area 1 baseball tournament game at Felber Park

Tyan Baller (5) celebrates with his Hartington American Legion Senior teammates after he scored the winning run in Sunday’s Area 1 baseball game against Crofton

Thursday Night Men’s Golf League July 20, 2023