Bobby Mills Jr.
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Bobby Mills Jr., AKA the 1000 Yard Guy, is a Nebraska High School Football Enthusiast, Writer, Historian, Voice of GICC BB, NSAA Announcer, NHSSHF Class of 2020
Grand Island, NE
Joined March 2009
VERY HIGH PROPS to the Grand Island football parents for hosting the Omaha Westside parents and friends at Veterans Park with a Big Screen (?), just a few blocks from Memorial Stadium in GI. That, Ladies and Gentlemen, is how to do it. 🥇🏈.
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We witnessed a historical event today at Memorial Stadium when Sand Hills-Thedford beat Wynot 50-12 in the D2 Final. Junior Kyle Cox carried an unimaginable 65 times for 489 yards and 6 TDS. He carried 65 of the 68 running plays. 65 is a state record. Mr. Cox, you are incredible!
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Burwell, Nebraska. Where else would they leave the lights on as long as you wished, so your team, who had just handed them their 3rd straight, heartbreaking D1 Championship loss, could celebrate your first ever. God Bless small town Nebraska high school Football.
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I hope the entire Nation watched and realized what the Shrine Bowl powers-to-be pulled off at UNK today. The word "Monumental" won't come close to covering it. You people were remarkable and we just showed the Nation it can be done with leadership and people who will listen. 🥇.
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Every time I do the state basketball tournament, the same thought enters my mind. And that is how much talent exists in the town of Wahoo. Talented boys, talented girls, Wahoo Public, Bishop Neumann. never ends. Man, do I have a ton of respect for that community. Unmatched.
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A first for me. A photo with a female high school football player. Her name is Tia Teigre, she played MLB for Aurora tonight and even made a tackle in the Seward game. So proud of this girl from Norway giving our game a try and contributing like this. High props to you Tia!!
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I'm always neutral when it come to favoring any schools, but since I am the PA voice of the GICC & and the team just won a Class C-2 State Title, I could not pass up the chance at having a picture taken with my son Rob, the Assistant Coach at PBA center court. VERY proud Dad! 🥇
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Cale Jacobsen one of the most complete basketball players I've seen in a long time. I hope some this young man gets a huge opportunity to shine at the next level because he is the complete player. Elite talent, unselfish, endless drive, humble and an 1st Class Human human being.
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A shout out to the best Offensive Line and best Running Back in Nebraska high school football. The Bennington Badgers! Dylan Mostek set the 11-Man Single Season Rushing record with his 3,090 yards and 44 TDS. Incredible, just Incredible.
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This day is really special to me. My entire list of 1000 Yard Rushers is now being displayed online at the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. Over 3,800 athletes who carved their names into the history books. I'm at a loss for words. 🥲 The link:
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If you spare a prayer today, I would ask that you send one the way of one of my true Heroes, Coach Bill Holliday, who is fighting a battle with Covid. Bill has a strong will and is a man of God, but could use some prayers. His wonderful family would appreciate it. Love that man.
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So cool to see Bellevue West's Chucky Hepburn posing for photos with local youngsters after his game . These future hoops "stars" will remember this for a long time Chucky and this guy will not forget your patience and willingness to create memories for these kids. You are a Man.
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This afternoon a dear friend of mine, Coach Bill Mimick will have the football field in Lindsay named after him in a ceremony prior to the Humphrey/LHF/Cross County game. Bill Mimick is a true gentleman, great coach, teacher and leader of young people. See you there Coach Mimick!
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The road to Memorial Stadium has just been opened up! All contact sports in Nebraska may resume July 1st. It is a Red Letter Day for High School Football for sure. What an adrenaline rush.
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When you're getting dressed in the locker room tonight before the game, think of all the hard work and long hours, running lines. …… Do you want this to be the last game? I didn't think so. Go hard for 32 minutes, trust your teammates, play as ONE.
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13 days after my full knee replacement, I was able to ditch my walker. No doubt now I will be on the sidelines for Week Zero of the 2023 high school Football season. Some things simply drive a man to work harder, especially when there is a huge reward at the end!
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St. Paul star Eli Larson ended his illustrious career with 5,703 rushing yards. That places him 19th on the All-Time Career Rushers list and 7th on the list of 11-Man Career 1000 Yarders. That places Mr. Larson is in very elite company.
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Today is the beginning. They say High School Football is a sport where you practice so much, for such little time under the Friday Night Lights. But the bonds you create, the life lessons learned, the brotherhood, are worth every ounce of sweat on the practice field. It is Time!
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This is The Dance boys. Before you sleep tonite, get your basketball brothers together, arms around the shoulders. Close your eyes & think hard about the Sweat you've been thru together. This is It. No tomorrow. Not a one day thing. A 3 Day Journey. You ARE better than the rest.
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Very high salute to Osceola sophomore Isaiah Zelasney for pulling off a Hat Trick in the Class D sprints at Omaha Burke this today. Dude won the 100 (11.02), 400 (50.69), and 200 (22.12) in a span of 70 minutes. Remarkable. Uncle JZ taught him everything he knows.
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CLASS is Fillmore Centrals entire team after thanking everyone at the scorers table for doing what we do after having their season end. Those are young MEN with CLASS and DIGNITY. Deep respect from this guy! #nebpreps.
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This Elkhorn North girls basketball team left me in a daze tonight. So fluid, disciplined and unselfish. Just like Poetry in Motion and the thing is, they beat a very good Broken Bow team. Don't worry about the Bow girls, they will be just fine. EN looking strong for another 🏆.
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Every time you think the bone chilling temps are getting to you Friday night, remember this photo. It's called the Promised Land. Only the strong will survive to get there. Take one more look before you strap on the pads.
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Happy 77th Birthday to the greatest Nebraska high school basketball player that ever lived, Mr. Bill Holliday. His career scoring record will stand for all time IMO. You will forever be my hero Coach Holliday!
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Choosing All-State teams in each class is a huge endeavor. Many times I've felt like hanging it up because there are always broken hearts. I miss a few each year, but I love & live the game, watch endless film, hit 30 games a year & love the kids. It's well worth the risks.
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I wish to sincerely thank everyone for the kindness extended to me today. I am humbled by this honor and would also like to extend congrats to my friends Norm Manstedt, Jeff Bellar, Steve Farlee and Ryly Jane and Ken Hambleton for also being part of this 2020 Hall of Fame Class.
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GAMEDAY! The final destination is 48 minutes away. Many will wish you good luck, but Winners make their own luck, control their own destiny. Know in your gut, you are the best. Listen to your coaches, trust your brothers & do what brought you this far. Keep your eye on The Prize.
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Nebraska Eight Man Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Salute Series - COACH ANDY VRBKA – HIGH PLAINS HIGH via @theindependent.
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I've waited 9 months for next Friday. As always, I will walk on the football field and ask some Coach "Is this Heaven?" And the answer is always the same. "I think it is!" High School Football-The Greatest Game on Earth.
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Those of us who promote HS sports never expect anything in return. Not how it works. But last night I received a priceless gift, a canvas depicting The Three Horsemen of Pierce, Brett Tinker, Dalton Freeman, Carson Oestriech, the Bluejays 1000 yard backfield. Thanks Mrs Freeman!
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MIKE DAUM, your college career has just come to a close. You, sir, were one of the best EVER. 🏀🥇.
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I want to publicly thank Channels 10/11, Dan Corey, Kevin Sjuts and my friends in Fullerton for this entire thing. Also every Principal, AD or coach that has allowed me to view the game on their sidelines. I am honored, humbled and have now run out of words.
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I've always wanted to do this so here we are. I, along with others, have wondered what high school in Nebraska has the most Picturesque football field? I am asking schools to post a photo of their field (backround/facility) included. So many gorgeous fields out there to see!
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It is. The Holy Season. There is only one gateway to the Promised Land. Winning. Lose and there's no tomorrow. So stay strong, stay together, and never lose the Faith. Keep your eye on the Dream and go get it. Those who lifted hard and practiced hard and will prevail.
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8-Man Football Seniors; The Holy Season has arrived. Since most of you will never play football again, any of these last 5 games could be your last. Make sure it's the 5th one. Look each other in the eyes and keep each other in your hearts forever because forever starts Thursday.
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Once in a great while, you come in contact with a special school, an administration, a group of young men and their coaches, that leave a lasting impression in your mind. I salute York High School First Class. You do it right.
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Bellevue West hangs on to win one of the greatest Nebraska high school games in history, 95-94 over Creighton Prep in three OTs! No words!.
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How good is Roncalli's Alex Rodgers? Last 3 days he's drawn the guarding assignment on Cooper Prososki, Baylor Scheierman and Charlie Easley. Good lord!.
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THIS is what high school athletics is all about. Former Osceola/High Plains coach TJ Nielsen sent me this photo two years ago It was entitled "R E S P E C T". One of my favorite photos of all time.
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My father took this photo of me 64 years ago at Pawnee park in Columbus. I never stopped loving the game of high school football. Many of us live for Friday Nights. They are here. Play hard, keep the brotherhood strong and enjoy every moment!
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Bennington's Dylan Mostek's per game rushing average of 354 yards is by far the tops in the US right now. Mostek and his offensive line are really special. HIs 708 yards in TWO games ranks 8th in the country, HOWEVER, everyone in front of him has played 3 games to his 2. 🏈💪.
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Less than 24 hours until two days of pure Heaven on Earth at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Gets no better than six State Championships in 48 hours! 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈
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The SPIRIT of Nebraska High School Activities. This is the GRETNA Cheer Squad. They are in GI for the State Dance & Cheer Championships. They practiced in Giltner's today. Giltner has no cheerleaders so these girls agreed to be GILTNER cheerleaders tonite at GICC for a BB game!🥇
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Football begins Monday. Give it all you have. No plays off. I played my last game 50 years ago & every single day I wish I could go back.
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Good Lord!! It's Bennington 55-44 Aurora FINAL. One of the finest high school football games I've ever witnessed!
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How good is Malcolm QB Hayden Frank, the 6-2, 195 pound senior. 1000/1000 man with 1,547 yards passing and 16 TDs, 1,220 rushing with more 25 TDs, 66 tackles with 45 solos and 6 INTS with a Pick 6 and a 42.5 punting average for the undefeated Clippers. Drives the bus too? BALLER!.
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After watching his cousin be carted off the field, Creighton's Bryce Zimmerer, who had 2 carries in the 1st quarter for 13 yards, goes off for 320 yards on a 54 totes to lead his team to a D-1 State Championship. Incredible!.
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The biggest high school Sports Hero of my life passed away this afternoon. RIP to my good friend Coach Bill Holliday, the highest career scorer in the history of Nebraska Prep Basketball. This was a truly great Man! Love you, buddy.
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York Lady Dukes turn back Skutt Catholic 31-28 to advance to the Class B semifinals. Matt Kern is one of the best.
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This young man, Eli Larson, is just 298 yards away from eclipsing the 5000 Yard Career Rushing Mark. It takes many 4 solid years rushing to reach this milestone, Eli had just 199 yards his freshman year, so the majority has come the past 3 seasons. You are in rare air my friend!
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My strongest prayers ever go out to all the folks in Nebraska who are enduring the heartbreak and suffering the recent flooding & horrible storms have caused. I wish it were as simple as beating another team in a HS athletic event, but this Mother Nature. God Speed & Stay Strong.
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🌹Here is a single rose for all the Football Moms who saw their "little boys" play their last game on Thursday or Friday. If you are one of those players, give your Mom a hug today and squeeze hard, their heart is aching.
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I was VERY impressed with everything about the Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase @ Kearney High today. Kelly Cooksley and the Kearney Chamber of Commerce absolutely put together a Top Notch event, which I hope continues to grow. Honored to be a part of this today. Loved it!!.
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This may explain the decrease in number of small town Nebraska schools since 1961. In 1959 there were 90,475 FARMS in Nebraska. Last census I saw in 2017 listed 46,332 FARMS in our fine state. From 1954 to 1969 the numbers dropped from 100,845 to 72,257. No farms, no kids.
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Two of 8-Man football's best ever; (L) Terry Connealy of Hyannis and (R) Dale Van Housen of Polk-Hordville. Both were inducted into the 8-Man Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame last June.
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Sincere thanks for Mike Rasmussen for giving my sister Sheri and I the grand tour of the great Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame today. I strongly encourage any high school sports fan to take a trip to this beautiful facility. I have to believe this the best in the US!
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Hey. to the young men doing the play by play on the Waverly Stiv channel today. NICE JOB! Very professional and accuarate. Keep up the quality work Gentlemen!.
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What a season for Grand Island. Would have been no surprise if they had won tonight. Classic example if "No "I"in Team" program. Nearly impossible to scout, this team will be one to remember for years to come. Bravo Islanders.
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"With Safety Measures in Place, Students Need Sports and Performing Arts for Mental and Emotional Wellness".Well said, Dr. Karissa Niehoff of the NFHS. Nebraska and the NSAA will do things right this Fall because we have followed the correct procedures from the outset of Covid-19.
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I had this exceptional football talent for an unofficial 255 yards on 25 carries with TD runs of 11 and 33 yards. Carlos also broke runs of 29, 22 and 63 yards in his return to the field. He said the hammy feels great. I just shook my head in disbelief seeing his moves tonight!
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Omaha Westside's 2020 opponents are definitely not saying "Who was that Masked Man?" He's not the Lone Ranger, but he is Warriors QB Cole Payton, & in all likelihood will be the next great North Dakota State QB. The last Omaha prep FB product that played there is now in the NFL.
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Not often one gets to witness the myriad of emotions I saw following the Burwell/Cross County game. From the thrill of victory to a team rich in tradition, to the agony of defeat to a program quickly gaining that status. The game of HS football teaches us so many life lessons.
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Really proud of these two young men today and long before that. Well rounded young men who come from a great family. It doesn't get much better than Kade and Koa McIntyre.
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I'm in a High School Football trance from now until Thanksgiving. eat, sleep and live it. and if you are fortunate enough. play it. Magic three months ahead. I call it. …. The Holy Season.
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Thanks to Danny Seim for lining up this terrific photo. Two of 8-Man football's brightest stars. There are not many better than Cross County's Carter Seim (L) or Lourdes CC's Blake Miller (R). Big Time Ballers and great young men. I'll dream about this game for weeks!
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Bennington RB Dylan Mostek is the 3rd leading rusher in the nation (11-Man). Dylan has 30 TDs and ZERO fumbles. And that BADger O-Line continues to dominate, plus provide excellent pass protection for QB Trey Bird, who has thrown for 1,193 yards/13 TDs.
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No surprise here. Lutheran High NE is a First Class Operation. 🥇.
Here’s the scene at Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk. The school is housing those affected by the flood. #omaha
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Also a shout to the Aurora Huskies O-Line and the great Carlos Collazo Carlos rambled for 276 yards against one of the best defenses in Class B. Lots of respect from this guy.
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I will be looking forward to Dundy/Burwell and cannot wait. There were many who thought we would not make it this far. God bless the @nsaahome for standing strong and all the schools who helped make this possible. HEAVEN one more time in 2020!
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I would like to recognize this Cross County football team and head coach, Hayden DeLano, not only for their outstanding season, but for the incredible sportsmanship they displayed after their heartbreaking loss to Osceola/High Plains. RESPECT, MATURITY and CLASS, Cross County HS
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Why do I think Elkhorn South RB Cole Ballard the best in the state? Every single time he's touched the football on a rush, it's 10 yards a pop. Every single game, he has scored at least THREE touchdowns rushing. Every 3.5 times he catches a pass, it goes for a TD. BIG TIME BALLER
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Been a long time since I've witnessed a team that possessed a Will To Win like the York Dukes. Doesn't come along that often. Be proud York! I know I am.
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It's difficult to believe that one week from tonight Friday Night Lights will become a reality when Cross County visits Blue Hill to kick off the 2020 Nebraska high school football season. No way would I miss this baby. HEAVEN on August 21st. Thank you NSAA!
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Right now I'm wishing I had the power to hit the Replay button and send this guy back to the beginning of his Freshman year so I could experience his entire career again. Going to miss watching you perform my friend.
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This is why I LOVE the game of 8-Man Football. This photo could aptly be entitled "The Spirit of Nebraska 8-Man Football." I believe former Osceola football coach TJ Nielsen took this terrific photo. A fitting subtitle could be "RESPECT, that's Small Town Nebraska 8-Man Football"
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Its final. One of the biggest comebacks in Class A history. Grand Island 38-24 Omaha North. #nebpreps.
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My congratulations to St. Paul RB Eli Larson, whose 137 yards against Twin River elevated him over the 5,000 Career Rushing Mark. Eli is currently one of only 52 backs in history to ever achieve this mark. He is at 5,109 yards. All but 199 of those were gained in a 3 year span!
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🌹🌹 These are for all the Football Moms who pray there is another Friday Night Lights. 💪🏈 These are for all the Football Dads who long for just one more Friday Night. or two. or three.
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A Game for the Ages Ladies and Gentlemen as Aquinas edges Oakland-Craig 29-28. Below is the winning Double PAT by Aquinas QB Sellers.
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How about Central Valley's Damyn Rother burying 14 three pointers in a 97-45 win over Spalding Academy. That's a State Record folks. Dad Coach Jess Rother, Damyn and Mom (Stacy) are pictured. High Props! 🥇🏀🏆
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Very High Props to each and every football athlete that was named to the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal-Star All-State teams. That's a HUGE DEAL, men. To all the seniors who will play at the next level. You know the drill. Keep up the great work ethic and play hard!.
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This gem is courtesy of Coach Jim Hansen of Lincoln Pius X, one of the nations finest line coaches. This says it all. Boys in the trenches, this is for you!
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I'm proud to be a member of Grand Island Central Catholic's first ever Athletic Hall of Fame Class along with my good friend and backfield mate Carl Tesmer, Sharon Zavala, Jenny Kropp-Goes, John Parrella, Jenny Green and KC Cowgill, also all members of the @NebHallOfFame.
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How awesome is it to see fans, student sections and hear NOISE at the State Basketball Tournament!.
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Sometimes old football players never grow up. Cedar Catholic's Easton Becker, the Trojan's great two-way performer (left), must be thinking I'm crazy, but for an instant I felt like the great Jacob Keiser, then reality set in big time. Cannot tell a lie though, it felt good. 😉
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Game Day. Stay Focused. Trust each other, play like Family. Never give up, no matter how tough it gets. Always believe you're better than the man across the line. You may have to dig deeper than you ever have before. It's Win or go Home time.
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Cancelling sporting events three months down the road. Guess I'm not smart enough to understand this.
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Here's a big salute to Lincoln East QB Noah Walters, who just set a new Class A single season passing record with his 3,382 yards (44 TDs). Noah also appears to have set a new 11-Man/Class A record for PER GAME AVERAGE, SEASON record with his 338.2 passing yards/game. Top Notch!.
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So honored to have been a part of this one-of-a-kind event for the past 12 years. Very high props to my son-in-law, Tino Martinez for creating and nourishing this successful venture, and to my daughter Erin for her tireless behind the scenes work. Enjoy the day everyone! 🏀🥇🏆
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The fact Dylan Soule is a two year 1000 yard rusher somehow gets lost in the shuffle at times with the great Keaton Van Housen in the same backfield. Not today, man. 145 yards on 23 carries, 3 TDs, and also the leading tackler on defense with 11 stops (6 solos). Sterup had 9.
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