Class B: Waverly powers past Pius X for third straight state semifinal berth LUKE MULLIN Lincoln Journal Star Nov 4, 2026 Nov 4, 2026 Updated 39 mins ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Winning a match at the state volleyball tournament all starts with one position: the setter.kAmp?5 H:E9 2 s:G:D:@? x 4@>>:E CF??:?8 :ED @776?D6 H:E9 A@H6C7F= 9:EE6CD 2E 3@E9 A:?D[ E96 (2G6C=J G@==6J32== E62> 92D 2 H:??:?8 7@C>F=2]k^AmkAmr=2DD q }@] a (2G6C=J H:E9DE@@5 2 492==6?86 7C@> }@] d {:?4@=? !:FD ) 367@C6 :ED 7:C6A@H6C F=E:>2E6=J H@? @FE :? 2 b\` Wad\`h[ a_\ad[ ad\`d[ ad\aaX G:4E@CJ :? (65?6D52J’D @A6?:?8\C@F?5 >2E49 2E E96 r=2DD q DE2E6 G@==6J32== E@FC?2>6?E]k^AmkAm$6?:@C vC24:6 {2F6?DE6:? AC@G:565 2 >2E49\9:89 `d <:==D 7@C (2G6C=J Wb_\dX[ H9:49 2=D@ ?66565 D6?:@CD |:2 y24<D@? 2?5 w2==:6 {2F6?DE6:? 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Nebraska quarterback recruit confirms commitment to Husker football A Nebraska quarterback commit issued a statement after a major roster announcement for the 2027 season.
Mark Martinez unseats Aaron Hanson as next Douglas County sheriff Mark Martinez defeated incumbent Sheriff Aaron Hanson in the Douglas County sheriff’s race after campaigning on changes to the office’s operations.
Family, fraternity rally around UNL grad who collapsed at KC marathon On Oct. 17, Brayan Van Meter was nearing the end of the race when he unexpectedly collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during the 40th annua…
OPPD president resigns from utility for 'wonderful opportunity' Javier Fernandez, Omaha Public Power District’s president and CEO, is leaving the utility, according to an internal announcement Wednesday.
Social media reacts to Nebraska's devastating loss to Washington Nebraska football lost to the Washington Huskies 17-10 on Saturday night. Nebraska led until the fourth quarter but, for the third straight ga…
