Bobby Mills- Grand Island
Contributor Known as “1,000-Yard Guy,” Grand Island’s Bobby Mills has been dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of the state’s student-athletes. He began pursuing a comprehensive list of Nebraska’s 1,000-yard rushers in 1974 and has published updates to that list every year since. He has devoted time and finances to his passion for high school sports. […]
Jenny Green-Grand Island Central Catholic
Athlete-2019 (2003) Nebraska’s first 13-foot pole vaulter, Jenny Green dominated the event throughout her high school years, winning the All-Class gold medal all four years. As a senior, the scored all of third-place Grand Island Central Catholic’s points at the state meet, finishing first in the pole vault, long jump and 300-meter low hurdles […]
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Boys basketball- A century of high five’s
The Omaha World Herald article traces the great individuals and All-state teams that played on the hardwoods across the state. http://dataomaha.com/documents/a-century-of-high-fives-in-state-hoops
Boys basketball- A century of high five’s
The storied past of Nebraska High School Boys basketball is the focus of the World-Herald article. Featuring some of the all time great players and All-State teams it highlights the greats who have graced the hardwoods.
The best of Nebraska’s High School Soccer-the first 25 years
Forty Years of Girls Basketball State Tournament
Cal Bentz – Lincoln
Coach. No one understood the sport of swimming better than this great aquatic coach. Arriving at Westside High School in Omaha in 1963, he became their swimming and diving coach until 1977. During his tenure there the Roman Warriors of Westside High became a dominating force in the state, gaining plaudits across the nation. Westside […]
Dan Brand – Bellevue
Athlete. Dan Brand’s path to the 1964 Olympic bronze medal in wrestling followed a round-about path. At Bellevue High School, he participated in football, basketball and track, achieving modest success. At the University of Nebraska, the 6-foot, 5-inch Brand played on the freshman basketball team but was cut from the varsity as a sophomore. He […]
