LOPER FOOTBALL’S DAVIS ON HARLON HILL WATCH LIST:
An unofficial watch list for the 2023 Harlon Hill trophy was shared over the NCAA Division II page on Monday morning. UNK Quarterback TJ Davis – the 2021 runner-up – was added the list of ten hopefuls for the upcoming season.
Davis, a two time MIAA player of year, was named All-American for the second time last season and has had two Harlon Hill trophy finalist campaigns. The Loper passer has nearly 4,800 yards through the air in his career to pair with over 3,600 yards rushing.
Davis is joined on the watchlist by fellow MIAA members Devon Garrison, a Pittsburg State tight end and Emporia State quarterback Braden Gleason.
The official watchlist is unveiled after Thanksgiving with 48 players on the list.
BLACKSHIRTS UNVEILED FOR STARTING ELEVEN DEFENDERS:
Each new Nebraska football coach tends to have a different way of dealing with the coveted Blackshirts, but Matt Rhule got straight to business ahead of the first game.
The Huskers unveiled the starting 11 Monday, with each donning the black football practice jersey.
Those include: defensive linemen Ty Robinson, Nash Hutmacher, and Blaise Gunnerson; linebackers Chief Borders, John Bullock, and Luke Reimer; and defensive backs Omar Brown, Isaac Gifford, Malcolm Hartzog, Quinton Newsome, and DeShon Singleton.
NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL’S MURRAY NAMED FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK:
Nebraska freshman outside hitter Harper Murray was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
In her first collegiate matches, Murray led the Huskers to a 3-0 record at the Ameritas Players Challenge. The Ann Arbor, Mich., native averaged 3.67 kills per set with a .343 hitting percentage. She also posted 2.33 digs per set and totaled six blocks, five aces and four set assists.
Murray finished the weekend with 14 kills on .310 hitting with 10 digs for her first collegiate double-double.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL COMPLETES TOTAL SWEEP OF AMERITAS PLAYERS CHALLENGE:
It was a perfect opening weekend for Nebraska volleyball.
The Huskers (3-0) finished off the Ameritas Players Challenge with a sweep of SMU (1-2): 25-16, 23, 16. The victory saw NU use its third starting lineup in three matches.
Harper Murray was named Most Valuable Player of the event. The rest of the All-Tournament team included two other Huskers: Lexi Rodriguez and Laney Choboy.
Nebraska is next in action taking on Omaha Wednesday. The two teams will meet after UNK and Wayne State face off at Volleyball Day in Nebraska at Memorial Stadium.
FINAL SINGLE DIGIT HUSKERS ANNOUNCED FOR BIG RED FOOTBALL:
The final three Nebraska football players to earn single-digit jerseys have been announced.
The trio is defensive back Quinton Newsome at No. 6, defensive back DeShon Singleton at No. 8, and defensive lineman Ty Robinson at No. 9.
All single-digit assignments are voted on by the players on the team. The rest of the single-digit uniforms include: Nash Hutmacher (#0), Billy Kemp IV (#1), Isaac Gifford (#2), Nick Henrich (#3), Luke Reimer (#4), John Bullock (#5), Jeff Sims (#7), and an honorary award going to Ethan Piper.
Nebraska takes on Minnesota to begin their season on Thursday.
NEBRASKA GIRLS BASKETBALL SHOWCASE ANNOUNCES 2024 MATCHUPS:
The matchups for the next Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase were announced on Saturday.
Broken Bow girls basketball Head Coach Kelly Cooksley is the lead organizer of the event, as the 2024 installment includes the following contests:
SEM v. Elmwood Murdoch (8:50 AM), Southern Valley v. Centennial (10:30 AM), McCool Junction v. St. Mary’s (12:10 PM), Broken Bow v. Seward (1:50 PM), Omaha Marian v. York (3:30 PM), Pender v. Yutan (5:10 PM), Sidney v. Lincoln Christian (6:50 PM), and Kearney v. Beatrice (8:30 PM)
The event will once again be held at Kearney High School as the host.
HUSKER FOOTBALL, BASEBALL RECEIVE IN-STATE COMMIT:
Conor Booth of (Wahoo) Bishop Neumann announced on Sunday morning his commitment to Husker to further his career in both football and baseball.
The 2025 prospect received an offer from the Huskers back on June 13 after camping in Lincoln.
Listed at 6-1, 210 pounds, he had 964 yards on 72 carries as fullback last season, averaging 13.4 yards per touch. He also had four catches for 100 yards, having a hand in 20 touchdowns when you count a kick return he also brought back to the house. He also averaged 40 yards per punt.
On the diamond Booth has played outfield and done some catching.
HUSKER MBB TOMINAGA AIDS JAPAN IN FIBA COMEBACK:
Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga had 17 points off the bench, as Japan rallied from an 18-point third-quarter deficit in a 98-88 victory over Finland Sunday morning in the FIBA World Cup.
Tominaga hit 6-of-9 shots, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range, while adding three steals and two assists in 18:35 of playing time, posting a +17 in the minutes he played. Tominaga had 11 of his 17 points in the second half.
Tominaga is the fourth Husker to participate in the FIBA World Cup, joining Tai Webster (2014 and 2019), Jorge Brian Diaz (2014 and 2019) and Bill Johnson, who won a gold medal with the United States in 1954.
NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY RESULTS:
Houston Texans 17-13 New Orleans Saints
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
MONDAY SCHEDULE:
New York Yankees @ Detroit Tigers – 5:40 PM
Los Angeles Angels @ Philadelphia Phillies – 5:40 PM
Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore Orioles – 6:05 PM
Washington Nationals @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
Texas Rangers @ New York Mets – 6:10 PM
Houston Astros @ Boston Red Sox – 6: 10 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins – 6:40 PM
San Diego Padres @ St. Louis Cardinals – 6:45 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs – 7:05 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Kansas City Royals – 7:10 PM
Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies – 7:40 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 8:40 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants – 8:45 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 9:10 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
MONDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Softball Complex – 5 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Boys Tennis: v. KCHS Triangular (GICC/Hastings) @ Harmon Park – 12 PM
- AMHERST:
- Volleyball: v. Broken Bow – 6 PM
- SHELTON:
- Volleyball: v. Ansley-Litchfield @ Shelton High School – 6:30 PM
College Athletics:
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- Men’s Golf: @ Minnesota State-Makato – 10 AM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- High School Coaches Show (5 PM – 6 PM)
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
