On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to talk about the team's most recent 2 games and how he plans to prepare for a tough rematch against Lamar Community College on Saturday.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #14 2026 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State football program has announced 39 new additions to the Eagle roster as part of their 2026 National Signing Day class. 

Chadron State has signed 32 high school student-athletes on Wednesday who will join the team in fall 2026. Additionally, CSC has brought in seven transfers who are joining the team for spring ball. 

"We brought in young men who are athletic, excel in the classroom, compete at a championship level and fit our culture," head coach Jay Long said. "This group gives us a strong foundation for the future of Eagle football." 

The high school Signing Day class features 11 players from Colorado, seven from South Dakota, six apiece from Nebraska and Wyoming and one each from Texas and Kansas. The freshman class features 13 offensive players and 19 defensive players, including 10 defensive linemen. 

The transfer class has a wider geographic footprint, with one Nebraska native but also three Californians and one player each from Arizona, Colorado and Florida. The seven-player transfer class includes two players with NCAA Division I experience and five offensive players. 

"We felt like we addressed our immediate needs with our transfers, and then focused on recruiting our core surrounding states," Long said. 

Here are <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/news/2026/2/4/football-eagles-add-39-on-signing-day.aspx">brief bios on each member</a> of the Chadron State 2026 Signing Day class.

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 </figure>By: CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State football program has announced 39 new additions to the Eagle roster as part of their 2026 National Signing Day class. Chadron State has signed 32 high school student-athletes on Wednesday who will join the team in fall 2026. Additionally, CSC has brought in seven transfers who are joining the team for spring ball. "We brought in young men who are athletic, excel in the classroom, compete at a championship level and fit our culture," head coach Jay Long said. "This group gives us a strong foundation for the future of Eagle football." The high school Signing Day class features 11 players from Colorado, seven from South Dakota, six apiece from Nebraska and Wyoming and one each from Texas and Kansas. The freshman class features 13 offensive players and 19 defensive players, including 10 defensive linemen. The transfer class has a wider geographic footprint, with one Nebraska native but also three Californians and one player each from Arizona, Colorado and Florida. The seven-player transfer class includes two players with NCAA Division I experience and five offensive players. "We felt like we addressed our immediate needs with our transfers, and then focused on recruiting our core surrounding states," Long said. Here are <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/news/2026/2/4/football-eagles-add-39-on-signing-day.aspx">brief bios on each member</a> of the Chadron State 2026 Signing Day class.

Chadron State inks 39 on National Signing Day

Paxton 58 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 22

<h2>Girls</h2>Brady 60 @ Wallace 35Broken Bow 50 vs Lexington 42Dundy County Stratton 59 @ Southwest 30Garden County 44 vs Sutherland 43Kearney Catholic 60 vs Hershey 43Medicine Valley 59 @ Hi-Line 40Paxton 58 @ North Platte St. Patrick's 22Perkins County 46 @ Maxwell 42<h2>Boys</h2>Broken Bow 70 vs Lexington 45Dundy County Stratton 58 @ Southwest 45Garden County 77 vs Sutherland 33Hershey 63 @ Kearney Catholic 54Medicine Valley 75 @ Hi-Line 71Perkins County 62 @ Maxwell 44Wallace 58 vs Brady 35

Area NSAA Basketball results from 2-4

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, to discuss a historic win for the Women's team as they toppled Western Nebraska Community College 63-60, their first win against the Cougars since the 1984-1985 season.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #11 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

Scottsbluff, Neb. - Brady Kennison poured in a game-high 27 points to lead North Platte to an 83-79 road victory over Western Nebraska on Sunday afternoon.

Kennison was lights-out in the game shooting 7-of-14 from the field, including 7-of-10 from long range. Winston Allen added 17 points while pulling down seven rebounds in the win.

“It was another gritty win,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Western shoots a ton of threes, and because of that they’re always in the game, no lead is ever safe.”

North Platte came out firing, jumping out to a 14-3 lead after a dunk from Allen. Western Nebraska answered with a strong response, eventually taking its first lead with 4:34 remaining in the first half. Teams traded momentum the rest of the period before a late run lifted the Knights to a 38-36 advantage at the break.

The Cougars opened the second half by scoring first to even the game at 38-38, but North Platte quickly regained control and refused to relinquish the lead. A 6-0 run midway through the half pushed the Knights advantage into double-digits. Western Nebraska made one final push, trimming the deficit to just two points with 2:23 remaining, but North Platte stayed composed down the stretch to earn the victory.

“I thought we did a much better job handling their press in the second half and getting into our offense,” Brandl said. “It’s always hard to win on the road, so I’m really happy with how our guys responded to their runs throughout the game.”

North Platte (14-8, 6-1 Region 9 South) continues Region 9 South play on Wednesday against Southeast Community College. Tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Lincoln.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsScottsbluff, Neb. - Brady Kennison poured in a game-high 27 points to lead North Platte to an 83-79 road victory over Western Nebraska on Sunday afternoon.Kennison was lights-out in the game shooting 7-of-14 from the field, including 7-of-10 from long range. Winston Allen added 17 points while pulling down seven rebounds in the win.“It was another gritty win,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Western shoots a ton of threes, and because of that they’re always in the game, no lead is ever safe.”North Platte came out firing, jumping out to a 14-3 lead after a dunk from Allen. Western Nebraska answered with a strong response, eventually taking its first lead with 4:34 remaining in the first half. Teams traded momentum the rest of the period before a late run lifted the Knights to a 38-36 advantage at the break.The Cougars opened the second half by scoring first to even the game at 38-38, but North Platte quickly regained control and refused to relinquish the lead. A 6-0 run midway through the half pushed the Knights advantage into double-digits. Western Nebraska made one final push, trimming the deficit to just two points with 2:23 remaining, but North Platte stayed composed down the stretch to earn the victory.“I thought we did a much better job handling their press in the second half and getting into our offense,” Brandl said. “It’s always hard to win on the road, so I’m really happy with how our guys responded to their runs throughout the game.”North Platte (14-8, 6-1 Region 9 South) continues Region 9 South play on Wednesday against Southeast Community College. Tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Lincoln.

Knights down Cougars for road win

Scottsbluff, Neb. - Behind 21 points from Aliyah Herron, the North Platte women’s basketball team held on to defeat Western Nebraska 63-60 Sunday afternoon.

"Proud of this group and their fight today," head coach Jeff Thurman said. "This was a great team win against a very good Western Nebraska team."

Herron finished with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. Zaily Mazarin added 12 points, while sophomore Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the Knights double-figure scorers with 10.

North Platte opened the game with a strong defensive effort, jumping out to a 12-4 lead after a putback by Kyenna Jackson that forced a Western Nebraska timeout with 3:38 remaining. The Cougars responded late, trimming the deficit to 15-13 by the end of the period.

The Knights stretched their advantage to double figures just before the media timeout in the second quarter. Teams would go back-and-forth only allowing Western Nebraska to chip away slightly, as North Platte carried a 30-22 lead into halftime.

The momentum shifted after Western Nebraska went on a 15-2 run, building a five-point lead with 4:35 remaining in the quarter. The Knights cut the deficit to one on two separate occasions but were unable to retake the lead as Western Nebraska held a 43-41 lead headed into the fourth.

The fourth quarter was tightly contested, featuring two ties and a brief North Platte lead. Western Nebraska knotted the game with 49 seconds remaining, but Reece Yahn and Zaily Mazarin each hit a pair of free throws in the closing moments to seal the victory.

"We did a great job on the defensive end and that was the difference," Thurman said. "Now we have to get back to work and make sure this win wasn’t for nothing."

North Platte (6-15, 3-4 Region 9 South) continues Region 9 South play on Wednesday against Southeast Community College. Tipoff set for 5 p.m. in Lincoln.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsScottsbluff, Neb. - Behind 21 points from Aliyah Herron, the North Platte women’s basketball team held on to defeat Western Nebraska 63-60 Sunday afternoon."Proud of this group and their fight today," head coach Jeff Thurman said. "This was a great team win against a very good Western Nebraska team."Herron finished with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. Zaily Mazarin added 12 points, while sophomore Dezirae Gonzales rounded out the Knights double-figure scorers with 10.North Platte opened the game with a strong defensive effort, jumping out to a 12-4 lead after a putback by Kyenna Jackson that forced a Western Nebraska timeout with 3:38 remaining. The Cougars responded late, trimming the deficit to 15-13 by the end of the period.The Knights stretched their advantage to double figures just before the media timeout in the second quarter. Teams would go back-and-forth only allowing Western Nebraska to chip away slightly, as North Platte carried a 30-22 lead into halftime.The momentum shifted after Western Nebraska went on a 15-2 run, building a five-point lead with 4:35 remaining in the quarter. The Knights cut the deficit to one on two separate occasions but were unable to retake the lead as Western Nebraska held a 43-41 lead headed into the fourth.The fourth quarter was tightly contested, featuring two ties and a brief North Platte lead. Western Nebraska knotted the game with 49 seconds remaining, but Reece Yahn and Zaily Mazarin each hit a pair of free throws in the closing moments to seal the victory."We did a great job on the defensive end and that was the difference," Thurman said. "Now we have to get back to work and make sure this win wasn’t for nothing."North Platte (6-15, 3-4 Region 9 South) continues Region 9 South play on Wednesday against Southeast Community College. Tipoff set for 5 p.m. in Lincoln.

Knights hold on to defeat Cougars

Dundy County Stratton 54 vs Maywood-Hayes Center 46

Sedgwick County, CO 41 vs Perkins County 36

Perkins County 53 @ Sedgwick County, CO 44

<h2>Girls</h2>Brady 47 vs Sandhills/Thedford 42Dundy County Stratton 54 vs Maywood-Hayes Center 46Holyoke, CO 51 vs Chase County 37Maxwell 41 vs Hitchcock County 37Paxton 38 vs Wauneta-Palisade 35Sedgwick County, CO 41 vs Perkins County 36South Platte 44 vs Garden County 31Southern Valley 47 vs Bertrand 15Scottsbluff 57 vs North Platte 34<h2>Boys</h2>Chase County 61 @ Holyoke, CO 44Garden County 60 @ South Platte 45Gretna East 77 vs North Platte 31Perkins County 53 @ Sedgwick County, CO 44Sandhills/Thedford 59 vs Mullen 37

Area NSAA Basketball results from 1-29

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, to discuss a difficult away weekend to Lamar, where the Knights fell 63-51.&nbsp;

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #10 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

Sandhills/Thedford 49 vs Arthur County 21

Sedgwick County, CO 57 @ Garden County 25

Hitchcock County 52 vs Maywood-Hayes Center 49

Sedgwick County, CO 58 @ Garden County 57

<h2>Girls</h2>Broken Bow 51 @ Minden 40Gothenburg 78 @ Cozad 19Holyoke, CO 53 @ Perkins County 49Sandhills/Thedford 49 vs Arthur County 21Sedgwick County, CO 57 @ Garden County 25<h2>Boys</h2>Cozad 83 vs Holdrege 51Gothenburg 58 vs Broken Bow 47Hitchcock County 52 vs Maywood-Hayes Center 49Maxwell 60 vs Sutherland 35McCook 74 Vs Minden 64Medicine Valley 58 vs Arapahoe 17Paxton 51 vs Wauneta-Palisade 27Perkins County 62 vs Holyoke, CO 36Sedgwick County, CO 58 @ Garden County 57Wallace 58 vs Dundy County Stratton 50

Area NSAA Basketball results from 1-27

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🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - 1/23

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - 1/23GirlsGering 39, Chadron 31Gothenburg 64, Sidney 53Hershey 57, Mitchell 23Ogallala 70, Alliance 23Valentine 57, Bridgeport 51BoysBridgeport 56, Valentine 41Edgemont, SD 40, Morrill 33Gering 66, Chadron 59Gothenburg 58, Sidney 48Hemingford 78, Crawford 40Hyannis 48, Cody-Kilgore 45Kimball 61, Hershey 54Ogallala 85, Alliance 45

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - 1/23

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to discuss a successful three-game homestand against Region 9 South opponents.&nbsp;

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #13 2026 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

SALT LAKE CITY – Despite a career night from guard Audrey Quintana, the Chadron State College women's basketball team lost their third consecutive game, falling 82-53 to Westminster in Salt Lake City on Thursday evening. 

The Eagles fell to 1-13, 1-8 RMAC with the loss. Westminster is 4-11 overall and earns its first RMAC win to also improve to 1-8 in conference. 

Quintana scored a season-high 22 points while shooting 6 of 12 from the field, 2 of 5 from three-point range and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line while also leading CSC on the night with three assists and two steals. The scoring performance topped Quintana's previous season high of 16 points against Nebraska-Kearney on December 16. 

Unfortunately, Quintana didn't receive much help. No other Eagle scored more than six points (Kenna Wagner and Bianca Bindzus). Bindzus made 2 of 3 three-point attempts, scoring her first points since December 11, and added a block and a steal in just 12 minutes played.

Westminster shot 44.9 percent from the field, 40 percent from three and 72 percent from the line, exceeding Chadron State in all three categories as the Eagles shot 36.2 percent from the field, 31.6 percent from three and 70.6 percent from the stripe. 

The Griffins also dominated the rebounding battle (45-28) and had 20 assists compared to CSC's eight. The Eagles also had 24 turnovers, eight more than the home team's 16. 

Chadron State had five different players tie for a team-high three rebounds – Wagner, Bindzus, Amya Winfrey, Teryn Stokes and Alexis Trousdale. 

The Griffins started fast, opening a 10-2 lead four minutes into the game and closed on a 13-2 run over the final four-and-a-half minutes of the opening period. Westminster led 25-8 after one quarter, were up 18 points at halftime and led by 27 after three periods.

Chadron State's best quarter was the second quarter, as the Eagles made 6 of 10 field goal attempts while the Griffins shot just 36.8 percent in the period. Quintana had 9 of CSC's 19 points in the quarter.

The Eagles will head to Grand Junction on Saturday to face Colorado Mesa (19-1, 9-0 RMAC) at 3 p.m.

Chadron State—Audrey Quintana 22, Bianca Bindzus 6, Kenna Wagner 6, Ella Moser 5, Dreanna Jackson 4, Jordyn Stokes 3, McKenzi Petersen 2, Keziah Toran 2, Amya Winfrey 1, Evelyn Old Coyote 1. Totals: 17-47 FG (6-19 3PT) 12-17 FT. 52 points, 28 rebounds, 8 assists, 24 turnovers.

​Westminster—Teuila Nawahine 16, Emily Evans 15, Klowie Pine 14, Ellie Mitchell 11, Madison Anderson 6, Marli Reed 6, Makeili Ika 5, Nisa Ellis 5, Brianna Mendez 3, Alisi Peaua 2. Totals: 31-69 FG (8-20 3PT) 13-18 FT. 83 points, 45 rebounds, 20 assists, 16 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorSALT LAKE CITY – Despite a career night from guard Audrey Quintana, the Chadron State College women's basketball team lost their third consecutive game, falling 82-53 to Westminster in Salt Lake City on Thursday evening. The Eagles fell to 1-13, 1-8 RMAC with the loss. Westminster is 4-11 overall and earns its first RMAC win to also improve to 1-8 in conference. Quintana scored a season-high 22 points while shooting 6 of 12 from the field, 2 of 5 from three-point range and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line while also leading CSC on the night with three assists and two steals. The scoring performance topped Quintana's previous season high of 16 points against Nebraska-Kearney on December 16. Unfortunately, Quintana didn't receive much help. No other Eagle scored more than six points (Kenna Wagner and Bianca Bindzus). Bindzus made 2 of 3 three-point attempts, scoring her first points since December 11, and added a block and a steal in just 12 minutes played.Westminster shot 44.9 percent from the field, 40 percent from three and 72 percent from the line, exceeding Chadron State in all three categories as the Eagles shot 36.2 percent from the field, 31.6 percent from three and 70.6 percent from the stripe. The Griffins also dominated the rebounding battle (45-28) and had 20 assists compared to CSC's eight. The Eagles also had 24 turnovers, eight more than the home team's 16. Chadron State had five different players tie for a team-high three rebounds – Wagner, Bindzus, Amya Winfrey, Teryn Stokes and Alexis Trousdale. The Griffins started fast, opening a 10-2 lead four minutes into the game and closed on a 13-2 run over the final four-and-a-half minutes of the opening period. Westminster led 25-8 after one quarter, were up 18 points at halftime and led by 27 after three periods.Chadron State's best quarter was the second quarter, as the Eagles made 6 of 10 field goal attempts while the Griffins shot just 36.8 percent in the period. Quintana had 9 of CSC's 19 points in the quarter.The Eagles will head to Grand Junction on Saturday to face Colorado Mesa (19-1, 9-0 RMAC) at 3 p.m.Chadron State—Audrey Quintana 22, Bianca Bindzus 6, Kenna Wagner 6, Ella Moser 5, Dreanna Jackson 4, Jordyn Stokes 3, McKenzi Petersen 2, Keziah Toran 2, Amya Winfrey 1, Evelyn Old Coyote 1. Totals: 17-47 FG (6-19 3PT) 12-17 FT. 52 points, 28 rebounds, 8 assists, 24 turnovers.​Westminster—Teuila Nawahine 16, Emily Evans 15, Klowie Pine 14, Ellie Mitchell 11, Madison Anderson 6, Marli Reed 6, Makeili Ika 5, Nisa Ellis 5, Brianna Mendez 3, Alisi Peaua 2. Totals: 31-69 FG (8-20 3PT) 13-18 FT. 83 points, 45 rebounds, 20 assists, 16 turnovers.

Quintana's career night not enough to overcome Griffins fast start Thursday

SALT LAKE CITY – Chadron State built a double-digit lead in the first half and made it stick, leading wire-to-wire and earning a hard-fought 73-67 RMAC victory over Westminster on Thursday evening in Utah.

Isaiah Randolph led a group of five CSC players in double figures with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting while Blessing Adesipe added 15 points, Zach Smith 13, Jadon Cool 11 and Mack Keighran 10. 

The Eagles also lit up from long range, setting a new season high with 15 made three-pointers and tying a season-best by shooting 42.9 percent (15-35) from the field as a team. CSC previously hit the same percentage by making 9 of 21 attempts against Nebraska-Kearney on December 16. 

Chadron State also stuck with a short rotation – only nine players saw the court and only six played more than 10 minutes. Zach Smith played a season-high 35 minutes while Randolph (33), Adesipe (31) and Cool (31) also topped 30 minutes played. 

Keighran (26 minutes off the bench) and Luka Djuvoric (22 minutes) also played substantial roles. Djurovic and Adesipe tied for the team lead with seven rebounds apiece while Keighran tallied a team-high four assists.

The Eagles shot 45.3 percent from the field in addition to their season-best three-point shooting night and were 66.7 percent (10-15) from the line. The host Griffins shot only 38.3 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from three.

Westminster was unable to shoot well enough to take advantage of a 39-31 rebounding edge. The Griffins had 15 offensive rebounds, but only managed nine second chance points off those opportunities, as the Eagles tenaciously guarded the second shots as effectively as the first.

The Eagles soared out to an 8-0 lead after back-to-back threes from Randolph and a steal with a layup at the other end from Keighran. The visitors led by double digits for the first time when a Zach Smith three made it 22-11 and ran their advantage up to as much as 18 with just over two minutes to play in the first half.

Adesipe, who had four three-pointers on the night, hit a pair midway through the second half as the Eagles still led by 16 points with just under 10 minutes left in the game, but the home team made an effort to come back. 

The Griffins went on a 6-0 run to trim CSC's lead to 11 points, then later used a 10-3 run to pull within four points at 71-67 with 59 seconds left, the smallest margin since it was 3-0, CSC. Westminster missed its final two field goal attempts, both three-pointers, and CSC grabbed both rebounds and had Randolph add two points from the stripe to ice it with one second remaining.

Chadron State is now 4-13 overall and 2-7 in the RMAC. Westminster drops to 7-10 overall and also 2-7 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa (10-7, 6-3 RMAC) this Saturday at 3 p.m.

​Chadron State—Isaiah Randolph 18, Blessing Adesipe 15, Zach Smith 13, Jadon Cool 11, Mack Keighran 10, Luka Djurovic 3, Jackson Schauer 3. Totals: 24-53 FG (15-35 3PT) 10-15 FT. 73 points, 31 rebounds, 12 assists, 12 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorSALT LAKE CITY – Chadron State built a double-digit lead in the first half and made it stick, leading wire-to-wire and earning a hard-fought 73-67 RMAC victory over Westminster on Thursday evening in Utah.Isaiah Randolph led a group of five CSC players in double figures with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting while Blessing Adesipe added 15 points, Zach Smith 13, Jadon Cool 11 and Mack Keighran 10. The Eagles also lit up from long range, setting a new season high with 15 made three-pointers and tying a season-best by shooting 42.9 percent (15-35) from the field as a team. CSC previously hit the same percentage by making 9 of 21 attempts against Nebraska-Kearney on December 16. Chadron State also stuck with a short rotation – only nine players saw the court and only six played more than 10 minutes. Zach Smith played a season-high 35 minutes while Randolph (33), Adesipe (31) and Cool (31) also topped 30 minutes played. Keighran (26 minutes off the bench) and Luka Djuvoric (22 minutes) also played substantial roles. Djurovic and Adesipe tied for the team lead with seven rebounds apiece while Keighran tallied a team-high four assists.The Eagles shot 45.3 percent from the field in addition to their season-best three-point shooting night and were 66.7 percent (10-15) from the line. The host Griffins shot only 38.3 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from three.Westminster was unable to shoot well enough to take advantage of a 39-31 rebounding edge. The Griffins had 15 offensive rebounds, but only managed nine second chance points off those opportunities, as the Eagles tenaciously guarded the second shots as effectively as the first.The Eagles soared out to an 8-0 lead after back-to-back threes from Randolph and a steal with a layup at the other end from Keighran. The visitors led by double digits for the first time when a Zach Smith three made it 22-11 and ran their advantage up to as much as 18 with just over two minutes to play in the first half.Adesipe, who had four three-pointers on the night, hit a pair midway through the second half as the Eagles still led by 16 points with just under 10 minutes left in the game, but the home team made an effort to come back. The Griffins went on a 6-0 run to trim CSC's lead to 11 points, then later used a 10-3 run to pull within four points at 71-67 with 59 seconds left, the smallest margin since it was 3-0, CSC. Westminster missed its final two field goal attempts, both three-pointers, and CSC grabbed both rebounds and had Randolph add two points from the stripe to ice it with one second remaining.Chadron State is now 4-13 overall and 2-7 in the RMAC. Westminster drops to 7-10 overall and also 2-7 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Colorado Mesa (10-7, 6-3 RMAC) this Saturday at 3 p.m.​Chadron State—Isaiah Randolph 18, Blessing Adesipe 15, Zach Smith 13, Jadon Cool 11, Mack Keighran 10, Luka Djurovic 3, Jackson Schauer 3. Totals: 24-53 FG (15-35 3PT) 10-15 FT. 73 points, 31 rebounds, 12 assists, 12 turnovers.

Eagles knock down 15 threes to sink Westminster in Salt Lake City

Semifinals G: Garden County 51, Potter-Dix 29 G: South Platte 35, Bayard 34 B: Garden County 64, South Platte 44 B: Leyton 58, Potter-Dix 54

January 19&nbsp; - 1st Round - Boys #1 Garden County 70,&nbsp;#8 Banner County 30 #2 Leyton 71,&nbsp;#7 Minatare 21 #3 Potter-Dix 67,&nbsp;#6 Creek Valley 31 #4 South Platte 55,&nbsp;#5 Bayard 51

January 20 - 1st Round - Girls #1 Garden County 57,&nbsp;#8 Creek Valley 10 #2 South Platte 52,&nbsp;#7 Minatare 36 #3 Bayard 45,&nbsp;#6 Leyton 26 #5 Potter-Dix 41, #4 Banner County 8

Consols G: Chase County 33, Kimball 22 B: North Platte St. Pat's 72, Mitchell 60

January 20 - 1st Round - Boys West #1 Kimball 71,&nbsp;#4 Mitchell 45 West #2 Bridgeport 61,&nbsp;#3 Perkins County 28 East #1 Valentine 67,&nbsp;#4 Chase County 54 East #3 Hershey vs #2 North Platte St. Pat's (at Hershey)

January 20 - 1st Round - Girls West #1 Bridgeport 70,&nbsp;#4 Kimball 41 West #3 Mitchell 48, Perkins County 45 East&nbsp; #1 Hershey 42,&nbsp;#4 North Platte St. Pat's 15 East #2 Valentine 49,&nbsp;#3 Chase County 32

Semifinals G: Morrill 32, Hay Springs 24 G: Crawford 60, Hyannis 43 B: Hemingford vs Crawford B: Hyannis vs Cody-Kilgore

Consols G: Edgemont, SD 56, Hemingford 52 B: Morrill vs Edgemont, SD

January 19 - 1st Round - Girls Crawford 60, Hemingford 40

January 20 - 1st Round - Boys Crawford 74,&nbsp;Hay Springs 35

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🏀 FRIDAY UPDATE: MAC, PAC & SPVA Conference Tournament Scoreboards

North Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;North Platte jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 102-71 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win.

Justus Michael paced the Knights with 19 points, while John Sims IV orchestrated the offense, handing out seven assists in the win.

“Thought guys were really locked in from start to finish tonight,”&nbsp;said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Offensively one of the most balanced games we’ve had all year, lot of guys played really well.”&nbsp;

The Knights set the tone early, ripping off a 16-4 run capped by three consecutive three-pointers from Brady Kennison. Southeast responded to trim the deficit to eight, but North Platte quickly reasserted control with a dominant 17-2 surge, building a commanding 23-point advantage. The Knights maintained their momentum through the remainder of the half, taking a 50-29 lead into the break.

The second half remained competitive, with the margin at 23 points with 3:43 remaining. North Platte closed the game with a 13-5 run to seal the victory.

“We have a big test on Saturday against a very good and dangerous Lamar team on the road.” Brandl said.

North Platte (12–7) continues Region 9 South play on Saturday against the Runnin’ Lopes of Lamar Community College. Tipoff set for 4 p.m. in Lamar, Colo.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationNorth Platte, Neb. -&nbsp;North Platte jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, cruising to a 102-71 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night for its fifth consecutive win.Justus Michael paced the Knights with 19 points, while John Sims IV orchestrated the offense, handing out seven assists in the win.“Thought guys were really locked in from start to finish tonight,”&nbsp;said head coach Jacob Brandl. “Offensively one of the most balanced games we’ve had all year, lot of guys played really well.”&nbsp;The Knights set the tone early, ripping off a 16-4 run capped by three consecutive three-pointers from Brady Kennison. Southeast responded to trim the deficit to eight, but North Platte quickly reasserted control with a dominant 17-2 surge, building a commanding 23-point advantage. The Knights maintained their momentum through the remainder of the half, taking a 50-29 lead into the break.The second half remained competitive, with the margin at 23 points with 3:43 remaining. North Platte closed the game with a 13-5 run to seal the victory.“We have a big test on Saturday against a very good and dangerous Lamar team on the road.” Brandl said.North Platte (12–7) continues Region 9 South play on Saturday against the Runnin’ Lopes of Lamar Community College. Tipoff set for 4 p.m. in Lamar, Colo.

Knights cruise past Bobcats at home

Story by NPCC Athletic Communication

North Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team used a strong second half surge to secure the 68-57 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night.

Aliyah Herron led the Knights with a double-double, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Dezirae Gonzales added 11 points, while Zaily Mazarin was dominant on the boards, pulling down 12 rebounds.

“Proud of our grit and toughness tonight against a well-coached Southeast team,” head coach Jeff Thurman said. “We found a way to win, and we did it on the defensive end.”

The contest was tightly contested early, with Southeast holding an 8-6 edge midway through the first quarter. A putback by Mazarin with 3:59 remaining sparked a 7-0 run to close the period, giving North Platte a five-point advantage.

The second quarter remained an even battle. Southeast tied the game at 21-21, and neither team was willing to give ground. Mazarin scored late to knot the game at 27-27 heading into halftime.

Southeast came out strong in the third quarter, opening on a 7-2 run to regain the lead. The Knights found their rhythm, while going on an 11-0 run to take an eight-point lead into the final period.

North Platte continued to build momentum in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to eleven points with two minutes remaining. Southeast attempted a late push, but the Knights stayed composed down the stretch to secure the win.

“We made the necessary plays on the offensive end in the fourth quarter,” Thurman said. “Now we need to move on and get prepared against a very good Lamar team.”

North Platte (5-13) returns to Region 9 play on Saturday against Lamar Community College. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Lamar, Colo. &nbsp;

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationNorth Platte, Neb. - The North Platte women’s basketball team used a strong second half surge to secure the 68-57 victory over Southeast Community College on Wednesday night.Aliyah Herron led the Knights with a double-double, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Dezirae Gonzales added 11 points, while Zaily Mazarin was dominant on the boards, pulling down 12 rebounds.“Proud of our grit and toughness tonight against a well-coached Southeast team,” head coach Jeff Thurman said. “We found a way to win, and we did it on the defensive end.”The contest was tightly contested early, with Southeast holding an 8-6 edge midway through the first quarter. A putback by Mazarin with 3:59 remaining sparked a 7-0 run to close the period, giving North Platte a five-point advantage.The second quarter remained an even battle. Southeast tied the game at 21-21, and neither team was willing to give ground. Mazarin scored late to knot the game at 27-27 heading into halftime.Southeast came out strong in the third quarter, opening on a 7-2 run to regain the lead. The Knights found their rhythm, while going on an 11-0 run to take an eight-point lead into the final period.North Platte continued to build momentum in the fourth quarter, extending the lead to eleven points with two minutes remaining. Southeast attempted a late push, but the Knights stayed composed down the stretch to secure the win.“We made the necessary plays on the offensive end in the fourth quarter,” Thurman said. “Now we need to move on and get prepared against a very good Lamar team.”North Platte (5-13) returns to Region 9 play on Saturday against Lamar Community College. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Lamar, Colo. &nbsp;

Knights rally in the second half to defeat Bobcats

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed an the first back-to-back of 2026 and what it meant for team to see the hard work starting to pay off.

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🎙️ Knight's Weekly #9 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

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2026 Southwest Conference Basketball Tournament bracket

Arcadia/Loup City 46 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 31

Hershey 42 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 15

Sandhills/Thedford 63 @ Sandhills Valley 37

South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 37 @ Arcadia/Loup City 48

<h2>Girls</h2>Amherst 45 @ Cozad 24Arcadia/Loup City 46 vs South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 31Brady 54 @ Maxwell 45Cambridge 56 @ Wauneta-Palisade 55Dundy County Stratton 73 @ Wallace 24Garden County 57 vs Creek Valley 10Hershey 42 vs North Platte St. Patrick's 15Maywood-Hayes Center 67 vs Bertrand 27Mitchell 48 vs Perkins County 45Northwest 54 @ North Platte 27Ogallala 60 @ Scottsbluff 53Paxton 48 @ Hitchcock County 42Shelton 43 vs Southern Valley 21Sutherland 56 vs Medicine Valley 44Valentine 49 vs Chase County 32<h2>Boys</h2>Bertrand 57 @ Maywood-Hayes Center 53Bridgeport 61 vs Perkins County 28Cozad 62 vs Amherst 39Dundy County Stratton 37 @ Wallace 34Maxwell 64 vs Brady 50McCook 86 @ Lexington 47Medicine Valley 53 @ Sutherland 32Northwest 59 @ North Platte 35Ogallala 74 @ Scottsbluff 62Paxton 50 @ Hitchcock County 49Sandhills/Thedford 63 @ Sandhills Valley 37Shelton 66 vs Southern Valley 52South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 37 @ Arcadia/Loup City 48Valentine 67 vs Chase County 54

Area NSAA Basketball results from 1-21

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College men's basketball team saw a 23-point first-half lead turn into a back-and-forth battle down the stretch, but Adams State came out ahead 92-90 in a fast-paced, physical Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference contest in the Chicoine Center in Chadron.

The Eagles (3-12, 1-6 RMAC) led 37-14 midway in the first half and were still ahead by a dozen — 56-44 — at halftime, but Adams State (10-5, 4-3 RMAC) took the lead with six-and-a-half minutes to play and the lead changed hands four times down the stretch. Chadron State scored a season-high 90 points and never trailed by more than four in the heartbreaking setback. 

Junior point guard Mack Keighran led the Eagles with 30 points and became the first Chadron State player to tally 30 or more in a game this season. He was 7-of-11 from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range, and made 11 of 13 free throws.

Twice in the late going, the native of Australia made big plays that helped the Eagles fight to the wire. With 6:15 to play, Keighran rebounded his own miss for a putback layup that tied the score at 77-77. Then, with 1:37 left, he hit a deep 3-pointer that put the Eagles back on top at 90-89. 

Both teams missed their next field goal shot, but Adams State's Dillan Baker drove for a layup with 34 seconds remaining to give the visitors the lead again. After the Eagles missed a layup with 17 seconds still showing and the Grizzlies got the rebound, the visitors' leading scorer, Emilek Jallow, made one of two free throws.  

Sandwiched around a travel call against Adams State, the Eagles got off two hurried field goal shots in the final six seconds that could have won or tied the game, but neither connected.

Other double-figure scorers for Chadron State were senior Isaiah Randolph with 17, redshirt freshman Jackson Schauer with 12 and senior Zach Smith with 11. Schauer's total included a trio a three-pointers, which happened in quick succession early in the game.

Jadon Cool, CSC's leading scorer for the season who had scored at least 18 points in four of the last five games, ran into early foul trouble and sat out more than half the contest while finishing with just seven points. 

The Eagles were 16-of-33 (48.5 percent) from the field in the first half, including 8-of-15 on threes, but were 10-of-34 (29.4 percent) and just 2- of-14 from behind the arc in the second half. CSC's free throw shooting was terrific throughout the game—16-18 in the first half and 12-13 in the last 30 minutes.

Adams State struggled at the free throw line, making just 18 of 31 for 58.1 percent for the game, but the Grizzlies were 31-62 from the field and 12 of 30 from long range—making seven of their treys in the first half and five in the second. Adams State made 56 percent of its field goal attempts as a team in the second half.

Five Grizzlies scored in double digits in the game, led by Jallow, a 6-foot-6 sophomore who finished with 26 points, most of them in the paint where Adams State outscored the Eagles 38 to 20 points.  

CSC freshman Luka Djurovic had 11 rebounds for the Eagles while Blessing Adesipe added nine. 

The Eagles will be at home again Saturday afternoon against New Mexico Highlands (5-13, 3-4 RMAC), which fell to Black Hills State in Spearfish on Thursday night 79-74.  

Adams State—Emilek Jallow 26, Wyatt Helming 17, Dillan Baker 13, Jayce King 12, Jarmell Johnson 11, Jerrick Guidry 8, Ivan Dorn Jr. 3, Jaylen Alexander 2. Totals: 31-62 FG, (12-30 3PT), 18-31 FT, 92 points, 40 rebounds, 19 assists, 14 turnovers.

Chadron State—Mack Keighran 30, Isaiah Randolph 17, Jackson Schauer 13, Zach Smith 11, Jadon Cool 7, Blessin Adesipe 7, Luka Djurovic 5. Totals: 26-67 FG, (10-29 3PT), 28-31 FT, 90 points, 35 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 turnovers.

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Mack Attack: CSC guard explodes for 30 but Grizzlies claw back to win in final minute

CHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State led by double digits at halftime, but a talented Adams State team reeled the Eagles back in and took over in the second half to defeat CSC by a 74-64 final score on Thursday evening at the Chicoine Center. 

The Eagles (1-11, 1-6 RMAC) scored 21 points in the first quarter and took their largest lead of the night when Ella Moser hit a three with five seconds remaining in the first half to make it 38-27 Eagles at halftime, but Adams State (12-5, 6-1 RMAC) outscored the hosts 29-11 in the third quarter and took off from there.

McKenzi Petersen starred for the Eagles, shooting 9-for-14 from the field to score a CSC career-high 20 points along with six rebounds. Moser finished with 13 points, including a trio of three-pointers, and added three steals on the defensive end. 

Freshman point guard Kenna Wagner set a career high with five assists and contributed eight points and four rebounds. Evelyn Old Coyote led the team with eight rebounds, doubling her previous season high of four.

The Eagles shot 42.6 percent from the field, 25 percent from three (6-24) and 60 percent from the line (6-10). Chadron State went 9-for-17 from the field (52.9 percent) and 3-for-7 from deep (42.9 percent) in the first quarter.

The Grizzlies improved their field goal percentage in every quarter, shooting just 31.2 percent in the first but upping that to 38.4 percent in the second, 39.1 percent in the third and 41.7 percent in the fourth quarter. Adams State also more than tripled CSC's free-throw attempts, making 21 of 31 foul shots. 

Adams State's Kiiyani Anitielu, who last season set the RMAC single-game scoring record with 52 points against Westminster, led the charge for the Grizzlies with a season-high 30 points, her highest scoring total since that record-breaking game. Sophomore Taejhuan Hill had a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double for ASU.

Chadron State started hot. The Eagles went to Petersen for layups in the paint twice plus a three from Audrey Quintana to take a 7-3 lead just three minutes into the game. Leading 16-15, the Eagles went on a 5-0 run in the final 90 seconds of the first quarter, with an Amya Winfrey layup and Ella Moser three stretching CSC's advantage to 21-15.

Petersen scored seven of CSC's 17 points in quarter number two while Dreanna Jackson added all five of her points for the game. The Eagles held a six-point lead – 32-26 – with 45 seconds remaining in the first half when Petersen converted a layup with a foul and hit the ensuing free throw. After Adams State went 1-for-2 from the line at the other end, Moser drained her third three-pointer of the half off an assist from Alex Ridenour to give CSC a double-digit lead at the break, 38-27.

Unfortunately, that would be the high mark on the night for the Eagles, as the Grizzlies came out with renewed defensive energy and forced Chadron State into 14 turnovers in the third period alone. Adams State converted those 14 third-quarter turnovers into 16 points, outscoring CSC 29-11 overall in the quarter and turning the 11-point deficit into a seven-point lead.

For the game, Chadron State had 24 turnovers while the Grizzlies had just 11. That helped Adams State overcome CSC's rebounding advantage, as the Eagles plucked 48 rebounds compared to ASU's 37.

Chadron State will have another chance to win on its home floor when the Eagles welcome New Mexico Highlands (6-8, 2-5 RMAC) on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Chadron State—McKenzi Petersen 20, Ella Moser 13, Kenna Wagner 8, Audrey Quintana 7, Dreanna Jackson 5, Keziah Toran 4, Amya Winfrey 4, Evelyn Old Coyote 3. Totals: 26-61 FG (6-24 3PT) 6-10 FT. 64 points, 48 rebounds, 13 assists, 24 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – Chadron State led by double digits at halftime, but a talented Adams State team reeled the Eagles back in and took over in the second half to defeat CSC by a 74-64 final score on Thursday evening at the Chicoine Center. The Eagles (1-11, 1-6 RMAC) scored 21 points in the first quarter and took their largest lead of the night when Ella Moser hit a three with five seconds remaining in the first half to make it 38-27 Eagles at halftime, but Adams State (12-5, 6-1 RMAC) outscored the hosts 29-11 in the third quarter and took off from there.McKenzi Petersen starred for the Eagles, shooting 9-for-14 from the field to score a CSC career-high 20 points along with six rebounds. Moser finished with 13 points, including a trio of three-pointers, and added three steals on the defensive end. Freshman point guard Kenna Wagner set a career high with five assists and contributed eight points and four rebounds. Evelyn Old Coyote led the team with eight rebounds, doubling her previous season high of four.The Eagles shot 42.6 percent from the field, 25 percent from three (6-24) and 60 percent from the line (6-10). Chadron State went 9-for-17 from the field (52.9 percent) and 3-for-7 from deep (42.9 percent) in the first quarter.The Grizzlies improved their field goal percentage in every quarter, shooting just 31.2 percent in the first but upping that to 38.4 percent in the second, 39.1 percent in the third and 41.7 percent in the fourth quarter. Adams State also more than tripled CSC's free-throw attempts, making 21 of 31 foul shots. Adams State's Kiiyani Anitielu, who last season set the RMAC single-game scoring record with 52 points against Westminster, led the charge for the Grizzlies with a season-high 30 points, her highest scoring total since that record-breaking game. Sophomore Taejhuan Hill had a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double for ASU.Chadron State started hot. The Eagles went to Petersen for layups in the paint twice plus a three from Audrey Quintana to take a 7-3 lead just three minutes into the game. Leading 16-15, the Eagles went on a 5-0 run in the final 90 seconds of the first quarter, with an Amya Winfrey layup and Ella Moser three stretching CSC's advantage to 21-15.Petersen scored seven of CSC's 17 points in quarter number two while Dreanna Jackson added all five of her points for the game. The Eagles held a six-point lead – 32-26 – with 45 seconds remaining in the first half when Petersen converted a layup with a foul and hit the ensuing free throw. After Adams State went 1-for-2 from the line at the other end, Moser drained her third three-pointer of the half off an assist from Alex Ridenour to give CSC a double-digit lead at the break, 38-27.Unfortunately, that would be the high mark on the night for the Eagles, as the Grizzlies came out with renewed defensive energy and forced Chadron State into 14 turnovers in the third period alone. Adams State converted those 14 third-quarter turnovers into 16 points, outscoring CSC 29-11 overall in the quarter and turning the 11-point deficit into a seven-point lead.For the game, Chadron State had 24 turnovers while the Grizzlies had just 11. That helped Adams State overcome CSC's rebounding advantage, as the Eagles plucked 48 rebounds compared to ASU's 37.Chadron State will have another chance to win on its home floor when the Eagles welcome New Mexico Highlands (6-8, 2-5 RMAC) on Saturday at 1 p.m.Chadron State—McKenzi Petersen 20, Ella Moser 13, Kenna Wagner 8, Audrey Quintana 7, Dreanna Jackson 5, Keziah Toran 4, Amya Winfrey 4, Evelyn Old Coyote 3. Totals: 26-61 FG (6-24 3PT) 6-10 FT. 64 points, 48 rebounds, 13 assists, 24 turnovers.

🏀WBB: Chadron State pushes RMAC contender Adams State into second half

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Former Nebraska track and field student-athlete Micaylon Moore received a prestigious NCAA Impact Award on Wednesday night at the NCAA Convention in National Harbor, Maryland.&nbsp;

Formerly known as the Today's Top 10 Award, the NCAA Impact Award recognizes one exceptional male and female student-athlete from each NCAA division. It honors seniors who have achieved a high level of athletic excellence, academic success, and service to their communities. The award, selected by the NCAA Awards Committee, celebrates student-athletes for their overall impact and contributions.&nbsp;

"Micaylon has been an exemplary student-athlete and an absolute joy to have as a leader, not just in our program but at our university and in our community," Head Coach Justin St. Clair said. "This award reflects the hard work and integrity Micaylon displays in everything he does, and all of us in the Nebraska Track and Field program are so proud of him."&nbsp;

“The NCAA Impact Award honors the best of the best among collegiate student-athletes,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “Micaylon Moore embodies everything this award represents and has been an exceptional student-athlete during his time as a Husker.&nbsp; We are proud that Nebraska continues to lead the nation in the number of recipients of this prestigious award, and Micaylon is an outstanding addition to our elite group of honorees.”

A native of Fort Collins, Colo., Moore won three U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-America honors in the triple jump, including two first-team selections, and he finished second at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships to finish his Husker career. Moore was the 2024 Big Ten Indoor champion in the triple jump and helped lead the Husker men to the 2023 and 2024 Big Ten Outdoor team titles. Moore earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor and was named Nebraska’s Most Outstanding Male Student-Athlete in 2025.&nbsp;

Academically, Moore earned the Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award and was a semifinalist for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year award. He received multiple College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honors, including first-team recognition in 2025. Beyond the track, he co-founded Husker Healers for student-athletes interested in health care careers, and the Black Student-Athlete Association. He served six years on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and volunteered at over 200 community events.

Nebraska now has a nation-leading 19 recipients of the NCAA Impact (Today's Top 10) Award. Moore is the first Nebraska track and field athlete to receive the honor.&nbsp;

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationFormer Nebraska track and field student-athlete Micaylon Moore received a prestigious NCAA Impact Award on Wednesday night at the NCAA Convention in National Harbor, Maryland.&nbsp;Formerly known as the Today's Top 10 Award, the NCAA Impact Award recognizes one exceptional male and female student-athlete from each NCAA division. It honors seniors who have achieved a high level of athletic excellence, academic success, and service to their communities. The award, selected by the NCAA Awards Committee, celebrates student-athletes for their overall impact and contributions.&nbsp;"Micaylon has been an exemplary student-athlete and an absolute joy to have as a leader, not just in our program but at our university and in our community," Head Coach Justin St. Clair said. "This award reflects the hard work and integrity Micaylon displays in everything he does, and all of us in the Nebraska Track and Field program are so proud of him."&nbsp;“The NCAA Impact Award honors the best of the best among collegiate student-athletes,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “Micaylon Moore embodies everything this award represents and has been an exceptional student-athlete during his time as a Husker.&nbsp; We are proud that Nebraska continues to lead the nation in the number of recipients of this prestigious award, and Micaylon is an outstanding addition to our elite group of honorees.”A native of Fort Collins, Colo., Moore won three U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-America honors in the triple jump, including two first-team selections, and he finished second at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships to finish his Husker career. Moore was the 2024 Big Ten Indoor champion in the triple jump and helped lead the Husker men to the 2023 and 2024 Big Ten Outdoor team titles. Moore earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor and was named Nebraska’s Most Outstanding Male Student-Athlete in 2025.&nbsp;Academically, Moore earned the Wayne Duke Postgraduate Award and was a semifinalist for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year award. He received multiple College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honors, including first-team recognition in 2025. Beyond the track, he co-founded Husker Healers for student-athletes interested in health care careers, and the Black Student-Athlete Association. He served six years on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and volunteered at over 200 community events.Nebraska now has a nation-leading 19 recipients of the NCAA Impact (Today's Top 10) Award. Moore is the first Nebraska track and field athlete to receive the honor.&nbsp;

Moore receives NCAA Impact Award

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed an encouraging performance in the first game back from winter break against McCook Community College and what they need to do going forward to continue this form.

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 </figure>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jeff Thurman, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Women's Basketball team, and discussed an encouraging performance in the first game back from winter break against McCook Community College and what they need to do going forward to continue this form.<div><iframe title="🎙️ Knight's Weekly #8 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=3nsfc-1a1b24f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎙️ Knight's Weekly #8 2025 featuring North Platte Community College Women's Basketball Coach Jeff Thurman

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to talk about the positive impact last Saturday's victory over McCook Community College had on the team so far. Also, what to expect from the team going forward as region play begins.

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 </figure>On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, Paxton sat down with Jacob Brandl, Head Coach of the North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team, to talk about the positive impact last Saturday's victory over McCook Community College had on the team so far. Also, what to expect from the team going forward as region play begins.<div><iframe title="🎙️ Knight's Weekly #12 2026 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qr2th-1a1b20a-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=654771&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=ff6d00" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>