For Westside High School senior Logan Kuehne, swimming is a family tradition. “My mom swam for Northwestern University, and my dad swam for Wisconsin-River Falls. My younger sister, a sophomore, also swims for Westside, and it’s been really fun training and going to meets with her. I’m so glad I […]
Author: Shelly Nosbisch
Takeoff to Success
Sports have always been a big part of Reid Nelson’s life. A senior at Elkhorn South High School, Nelson played basketball and participated on the Elkhorn South Track team all four years. He comes by his track and field talent naturally. His dad was a track athlete for Nebraska Wesleyan […]
Influential Aspirations
Marian senior Lauren Harris is grateful for everything she’s learned from being involved in both her club and high school track teams. “I have met amazing people who became my friends, I’ve traveled all over the country during the club track season, and I have been given the opportunity to […]
Rising to the challenge
Jack Sorensen’s determination, focus, and humility have helped him lead his cross country team to its highest finish in the state meet in over three years. Mount Michael high school Cross Country and Track coach John Gathje believes Jack has “helped his teammates survive and thrive during the pandemic.” As […]
Serving up Success
Nora Wurtz is not a typical Varsity Corner athlete. She plays Varsity volleyball for DC West High School, but she and her family live on a farm outside of Valley, NE, and she has responsibilities that many other athletes don’t share. “My family raises Simmental and SimAngus cattle, so I […]
Owning the Mound
His passion for the game of baseball keeps Bellevue West High School senior Jaxon Jelkin focused and willing to sacrifice to reach his goals. After graduation, he’s pursuing his baseball and academic goals at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ. “Being able to continue to play the sport I […]
A Passion for the Gridiron
Imagine being able to play football under the lights at the Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Elkhorn North High School junior Kyree Bennett got the opportunity to do just that when he played for the Westland Meteors in middle school. “I’ve never played on national television before, so […]
Shining with Spirit
Senior Lauren Proctor finds cheering for Burke High School athletes to be fun and rewarding. “I’ve made many new friends along the way,” she said. “I love cheering for Burke because I love representing my school, being involved, and having so much fun!” Unfortunately due to COVID-19, her squad wasn’t […]
Competitive Nature
Nic StoltenbergClass of 2020 | Skutt Catholic High School Recent Skutt Catholic High School graduate Nic Stoltenberg was destined to be a wrestler. He was hooked from the age of five after watching his older cousin wrestle at a tournament. “After we left the tournament I constantly just wanted to […]
A Driving Force
Izabella PesickaSophomore | Millard North High School Millard North varsity girls’ golfer Izabella Pesicka has a passion and a drive to succeed, but her parents’ support means everything. Her dad started taking her out at Champions Run Country Club when she was five years old. She participated in all the […]