Belated congratulations to former Millard South track star Clara Nichols for winning her first national championship title at the 2012 USA Youth Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Texas-Arlington. Last Saturday—in near 100 degree heat—the Oklahoma State recruit won the young women 800 meter, coasting to the line in 2:15.87. Her winning […]
Let the Biggs Time Roll! Deverell Biggs, one of Nebraska’s most dynamic and athletically gifted high school basketball players since the turn of the century, has committed to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. I’m now officially a Nebraska Cornhusker basketball fan: I never thought I’d say that, considering my Ohio State ties, but for me […]
Clara Nichols Comes Up Big in 2011 Nebraska high school state track meet best of 200 meter finals and top boys and girls 400 relays featuring: Clara Nichols, Blake Micek, Michael Wickham, Kenzo Cotton, Omaha North girls and Central boys 400 relays. At left is Nebraska state girls 400 meter record holder Clara […]
Top Senior Class Performances at 2011 Nebraska State Track and Field Meet Ted Lampkin, Omaha Central: first boy in 19 years to win 4 all-class gold medals: 100m (10.75); long jump (24-.05); triple jump (47.9.25) 400m relay (41.97). LaQue Moen-Davis, Omaha North: wins 3 all-class gold medals — sets all-class state record in girls 100m […]
This is Part 1 of 3: Nebraska HS Track and Field State Meet Championships Notes: Part 2 of 3: Top Returning Girl Track and Field Stars: Review and Outlook Part 3 of 3: Top Returning Boy Track and Field Stars: Review and Outlook Part 1: Farewell to Three of the Best Ever The joy of witnessing an oustanding state track […]