STATE VOLLEYBALL ‘What are we supposed to do?’: Opposing coaches describe playing Shayla Rautenberg BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star Nov 3, 2026 Nov 3, 2026 Updated Nov 5, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Shayla Rautenberg will probably be a starter on the Nebraska volleyball team someday. Maybe even an All-American.kAmp?5 :7 D96 5@6D[ H@>6? 24C@DD }63C2D<2[ :?4=F5:?8 :? D>2== E@H?D[ H:== 36 23=6 E@ E6== E96:C 7C:6?5D 2?5 72>:=J 23@FE H96? E96J 8@E 2 3=@4< @C 5:8 282:?DE #2FE6?36C8 :? 2 9:89 D49@@= >2E49] ~C E96 DE@CJ >2J 36 23@FE 9@H E96J 4@F=5?’E 5@ E92E]k^AmkAm%96 |:=7@C5 ;F?:@C 4@>>:EE65 E@ E96 wFD<6CD :D 324< @? E96 3:8 DE286 E9:D H66< A=2J:?8 :? E96 DE2E6 G@==6J32== E@FC?2>6?E[ H:E9 E96 A@DD:3:=:EJ @7 A=2J:?8 :? $2EFC52J’D E6=6G:D65 DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:A >2E49]k^Am kAm%96 5676?5:?8 DE2E6 492>A:@? t28=6D 2C6 C2?<65 }@] ` :? r=2DD r\` 2?5 A=2J }@] c z62C?6J r2E9@=:4 :? 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A2DD6CD]k^Am kAm%92J6C r6?EC2= 2=D@ >256 E96 DE2E6 E@FC?2>6?E 2?5 A=2JD @? %9FCD52J 282:?DE *FE2?] !249E2’D 525[ zFC< (:656=[ H2D AC6G:@FD=J 2 DF446DD7F= G@==6J32== 4@249 2E E96 D49@@=]k^AmkAm!249E2 2=D@ 4@2496D EH@ @7 96C 4@FD:?D[ D6?:@C ~=:G:2 (:656= 2?5 D@A9@>@C6 pE=:6 (:656=]k^Am Reach Brent C. Wagner at bwagner@journalstar.com or 402-473-7435. 0 Comments Locations Lincoln Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska. Nebraska volleyball rankings: Southwest surges after winning HAC title Lincoln Southwest has a HAC title and a higher ranking. 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In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska.
Nebraska volleyball rankings: Southwest surges after winning HAC title Lincoln Southwest has a HAC title and a higher ranking. Check out where the Silver Hawks and the rest of Nebraska’s contenders stand as distri…
Rautenberg, Timmons trade big swings as Milford punches ticket to conference final Shayla Rautenberg and Evelyn Timmons went swing for swing in a conference semifinal that showcased two of Class C-1’s best hitters.
30 years later, former Huskers watch their daughters build their own volleyball stories They shared championships, Final Fours and lasting friendships at Nebraska. Now former Husker volleyball players are watching their daughters …
