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‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gabriel Amegatcher’s impact on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team can’t be measured in stats alone. The redshirt sophomore has developed into a leader for the Lopers who helps his teammates succeed both on and off the field. “Gabe is the kind of kid you want on your football team, that’s for sure,” said UNK secondary coach Jake Willrich. “He wants to be good and he wants to excel. To accomplish this, … [Read more...] about ‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates

Healing Journey: After losing family, Fayth Jackson finds herself at UNK

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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – She keeps the photographs in a journal on her nightstand, “that way they are never too far out of reach.” Each 4-by-6 image captures a moment in Fayth Jackson’s life, a time before tragedy tore her family apart. When she looks at those photos, she’s transported back to the precious few years they spent together. For an instant, Jackson’s family is whole again. “I’ve noticed that the more time passes since they left … [Read more...] about Healing Journey: After losing family, Fayth Jackson finds herself at UNK

PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers sprint to early lead, take down Chadron State 45-35

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KEARNEY – Sophomore quarterback TJ Davis ran for three touchdowns and directed an offense that churned out 541 yards on the ground as the Lopers held off Chadron State, 45-35, Saturday at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. This was the 72nd all-time meeting in a series that dates back 99 years. UNK (2-0) has now won four in a row over CSC (2-2) to grab a 50-21-1 advantage. Prior to today the two hadn't met on the gridiron since 2011. "What I liked about … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers sprint to early lead, take down Chadron State 45-35

PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers hold on for first win over Pitt State since 1983

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PITTSBURG, KANSAS - Sophomore quarterback TJ Davis ran for four touchdowns and the defense made a last minute stand to help Nebraska-Kearney hold off Pittsburg State, 31-26, Saturday afternoon in Kansas. This was the season-opener for both teams with the game being a non-MIAA contest. UNK snaps a 12-game, 37-year losing streak to the Gorillas who were led by first-year head coach Brian Wright. The Lopers last win over Pitt came back in 1983, 27-13. "I am extremely … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Lopers hold on for first win over Pitt State since 1983