THREE CLASSES OF 8 MAN FOOTBALL IN ‘26
At Thursday’s NSAA Board of Directors meeting, approval was given to expand the eight man football classifications from two to three, starting in the 2026 football season. The proposal was passed 5-3. As part of the proposal, the enrollment eligibility for a school to participate in eight-man football would rise from 47 students to 55 students.
This would allow for multiple schools to compete in eight man football if they so choose. Currently, 11 schools have an enrollment under 55 students that compete in Class C2. Locally, that includes Amherst (55 students), Superior (54) and Hastings St. Cecelia (38).
NEBRASKA BASEBALL STARTS SERIES AGAINST IOWA TODAY
Husker Baseball looks to keep the highs going on what has been a rollercoaster season with a series win against Iowa. First Pitch from Iowa City is set for 6PM, with pregame coverage on KGFW starting at 5:30.
Will Walsh (4-4, 4.36 ERA) will start for the Huskers today against Cade Obermueller (3-2, 2.51 ERA).
First pitch on Saturday is set for 2PM, and Sunday is set for 1PM. All three games will be on KGFW.
GILTNER/HARVARD BASKETBALL TO CO-OP, OTHER LOCAL CO-OPS RENEWED
At yesterday’s NSAA Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a co-op with Harvard and Giltner for boys and girls basketball. Both girls teams had a 1-21 season, with their lone wins of the season against each other. Giltner boys basketball went 7-17, while Harvard went 0-23.
The Board of Directors also approved co-op sponsorship renewals for York & McCool Junction Boys Wrestling and Hastings, Adams Central & Hastings St. Cecilia for Boys Swimming and Girls Swimming.
TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FOR HUSKER SPRING MATCH IN ORD
Nebraska volleyball will play a spring match against South Dakota State in Ord on Saturday, May 3 at 2 p.m. The match will take place at Ord High School.
Tickets will still go on sale to the public Saturday, April 12 at 8 a.m. at Ord High School, starting at Door 19 on the east side of the new gym. Tickets for the match are $15. All seats are general admission. Tickets must be purchased in person, with cash only, by someone at least 16 years old.
A maximum of four tickets are available per person. Lost tickets will not be replaced. Tickets will not be available through the Nebraska athletic ticket offices.
Doors to the match will open at 12:30 p.m. The Huskers will sign autographs following the match.
TOM OSBORNE JOINING GROUP OPPOSING ONLINE SPORTS GAMBLING
Former Husker Football coach Tom Osborne is joining former Governor Kay Orr, State Auditor Mike Foley and U-S Senator Pete Ricketts in opposing the Unicameral’s efforts to legalize online sports betting.
“Online sports betting can lead to new people developing gambling disorders, puts young men in the addiction bullseye and will take money away from Main Street Nebraska businesses,” the group said in a letter. “We encourage legislators to reject LR20CA and protect our youth and families from the suffering that comes with the addiction that online gambling brings.”
SUPERNOVAS CLINCH FIRST SPOT IN PVF PLAYOFFS
The first-place Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Champions, have officially secured its spot to the 2025 Pro Volleyball Federation Championship following Thursday’s four-set win over the Vegas Thrill and Orlando’s victory over the Grand Rapids Rise.
Following Omaha’s win in Vegas, the Supernovas continue their west coast road trip with a visit to the San Diego Mojo on Saturday, April 12 at Viejas Arena. First serve is set for 8 p.m. CDT. The match will be streamed live on the PVF YouTube Channel.
JUSTIN ROSE TAKES LEAD AFTER DAY ONE OF THE MASTERS
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose did more than just match his best score at the Masters.
With a round that was nearly nine shots better than the field Thursday, the 44-year-old Rose managed to steal the spotlight from the Masters dominance of Scottie Scheffler and the endless quest of Rory McIlroy to complete the career Grand Slam.
Rose felt his 7-under 65 had the potential to be something special. And even with a bogey on the final hole, it was every bit of that.
He opened with three straight birdies. He ran off three in a row around the turn. And he wound up with a three-shot lead over Scheffler, Ludvig Aberg and Corey Conners.
“When I have been playing well, I feel like I have been competing at a high level,” Rose said. “My consistency maybe has not been as high this year. But my good is good again. So I’m excited about that.”
SOCCER TRAGEDY IN CHILE
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between the host Colo Colo and Fortaleza of Brazil near Santiago’s estadio Monumental, a local prosecutor said.
According to authorities, a group of fans attempted to force their way into the stadium and tore down one of the venue’s protective fences. The victims were reportedly trapped beneath them.
The match was later suspended in the 70th minute due to unruly fans, although it was not immediately clear if it was related to the earlier deaths.
The Eastern Flagrancy Prosecutor, Francisco Morales said that a group of fans tried to access the estadio Monumental through the Casa Alba, a building adjacent to the venue and the police tried to prevent them from entering.
“A stampede ensued, resulting in the collapse of a fence,” added Morales. “We are currently investigating whether a police vehicle was involved in the death.”
Authorities said one of the persons died at the scene and the other at a nearby medical clinic.
