Greg Mays: Suit Up for History
This month’s guest on Legends Rock is a true Nebraska sports historian — and a Hastings legend — Greg Mays. A 1986 Hastings High graduate and 1990 Hastings College alum, Greg was part of the Broncos’ basketball team that reached the Elite Eight of the NAIA national tournament. In this episode, we explore Greg’s lifelong […]
Lee Barfknecht on Decades of Nebraska Sports
This month’s guest on Legends Rock is Nebraska sports journalism royalty — the legendary Lee Barfknecht. A longtime writer for the Omaha World-Herald and past president of the Football Writers Association of America, Lee has covered it all, from high school gyms to the biggest stages in college athletics. Host Chuck Johnston and Lee go […]
Kirsten Bernthal Booth: The Heart behind Creighton Volleyball’s Rise
This month on Legends Rock, we’re joined by the incredible Kirsten Bernthal Booth, the longtime head coach who transformed Creighton Volleyball into a national powerhouse. But before the record wins, conference titles, and NCAA Tournament runs, Kirsten was a multi-sport athlete at Lincoln East, competing in gymnastics, swimming, and eventually becoming a state tennis champion. […]
Amy Stephens: From Small-Town Star to Nebraska Legend
In this episode of Legends Rock, presented by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, host Chuck Johnston welcomes Hall of Fame inductee Amy Stephens—a name still etched among Nebraska’s all-time leading high school scorers. Amy takes us back to her roots in Alliance, Nebraska, sharing memories of squaring off against fellow legends like […]
Erick Strickland: A Journey from Bellevue West to the NBA
From all-state high school stardom to a nine-year NBA career, Erick Strickland is one of Nebraska’s greatest athletes. In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston sits down with Erick to explore his remarkable journey. Erick shares stories of his early […]
The Unmatched Legacy of Tom Kropp
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston welcomes a true athletic legend in Nebraska. As a high school, college, and professional athlete, and collegiate coach, Tom Kropp set a standard that few in Nebraska’s history have matched. From dominating in […]
Legends of the 80s: Victor Breakfield & Steve Reddick Share Their Story
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston welcomes two 1980’s Omaha sports legends, Victor Breakfield and Steve Reddick. Listen in as they share their high school sports experiences, reflect on memorable coaches and athletes such as Scottie Harris, Ron Kellogg, […]
Monte Kratzenstein: From Cornhusker to Community Champion
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston talks to Monte Kratzenstein, a former Nebraska Cornhusker Tight End and high school football coach at Bellevue East and Millard West. Monte shares his journey growing up in Gothenburg, walking on at NU, […]
Martie Cordaro: Leading Omaha Sports and Living the Beat
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston sits down with a legend in the Omaha sports world, Martie Cordaro, President of the Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha. Martie takes us back to his roots in Ruston, Louisiana, sharing stories […]
From Saxophones to Scrimmages: Chad Stoner’s Journey from Athlete to Musician
In this episode of Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, our host, Chuck Johnston, talks to Chad Stoner—a multi-talented musician and former athlete, about his roots, sharing where he grew up, details about his family, and the charming story of how he met his wife, Elaine. While […]