2016
Jeralyn Poe Lincoln North Star Jeralyn is the second runner in Nebraska history to win four all-class gold medals at the State Cross Country meet. She set the state 5000-meter cross country record (18.09) and was named the Nebraska Gatorade Runner of the Year in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. She attends Michigan State, majoring […]
2016- Sofie Tate Columbus
Sofia Tate began dancing in kindergarten. She was inspired to pursue cheerleading after watching a performance by a University of Arkansas cheerleader on the internet. She cheered for Columbus High School, incorporating athletic feats such as back handsprings into her routine. She is currently a cheerleader at Nebraska Wesleyan, studying communication.
2016:Jerry and Tina McLain Family
Chadron Standout athletes at Mayville (N.D.) State, Jerry and Tina McLain moved to Chadron in 1991 where all six of their children participated in three sports every year of high school, helping the Cardinals forge a golden era of success. The boys excelled in football and baseball. From 2002 to 2008, Chadron High won 52 […]
2016- Chadron Girl’s Golf
In the years from 1981 to 1984 the Chadron High girl’s golf team won 27 of 33 tournaments that they entered. In 1984 The Red Birds won all eight of their tournaments by an astounding 510 strokes. Team member Susan Roll was all class gold medal champion in 1982, 1983, and 1984 and was inducted […]
2016- Papillion-LaVista Softball
Papillion-LaVista has qualified for the state softball tournament every year since the sport was offered by the NSAA. During that time the Monarchs were state champions 13 times, ten straight and runner up four times. Some all-time great players have worn the maroon and white during this era including Gina Metzler, Karissa Hovina and Hall […]
Laura Spanheimer Dechant – Omaha Marian
Omaha Marian (Class of 2001) The Athlete of the Year tag stuck to Omaha Marian’s Laura Spanheimer, who twice earned the honor from the Lincoln Journal-Star and as a senior from the Omaha World-Herald. She led Marian to back-to-back state basketball championships those years, earning all-metro and all-state accolades. An outstanding runner as well, she […]
