By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Nate Pierce had a roller-coaster career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. “It wasn’t perfect,” the senior runner admits. “I definitely had a fair amount of setbacks.” A graduate of Lincoln North Star High School, Pierce battled injuries throughout his four years on the Loper track and cross country teams. That experience taught him humility and patience, he said. Pierce’s perseverance paid off, especially … [Read more...] about Despite setbacks, Nate Pierce ‘enjoyed every moment’ of UNK career
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A former walk-on, UNK All-American Corbin Hansen runs with chip on his shoulder
Hansen, Lopers compete today at Central Regional in Joplin, Missouri KEARNEY – Corbin Hansen doesn’t run cross country because he loves the sport. He’s not out there logging mile after mile, battling through injuries, because it brings him joy. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior and NCAA Division II All-American is motivated by other factors. “He doesn’t love coming in every day and the grind of training, but he wants to be good,” said Brady Bonsall, … [Read more...] about A former walk-on, UNK All-American Corbin Hansen runs with chip on his shoulder
New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Distance running is difficult. It takes mental and physical toughness to keep the pace mile after mile, with even the best athletes showing grimace near the finish line. There are no teammates to lean on or cheerleaders to pump up the crowd. It’s just you versus the track – and a bunch of like-minded competitors also trying to prove they’re the best. Distance running definitely isn’t for everybody, but Maddie … [Read more...] about New mindset, new school; Loper runner Maddie Bach back to doing what she loves
