By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Mitch Carlson’s name in the University of Nebraska at Kearney record books. And he’s OK with that, because it’s displayed somewhere far more important. Inside his locker, there’s a blue plaque recognizing two Loper football players: 43 Richard Myers (Grandfather) Bertrand, Nebraska End 1961-1962 _______________________ 83 Mitchell Carlson (Grandson) Central City, Nebraska QB/Wide Receiver … [Read more...] about UNK football player Mitch Carlson honors grandfather, a former Loper, on Senior Day
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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
Mackenzie Puckett brings competitiveness to classroom, two sports at UNK
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Don’t bother asking Mackenzie Puckett what her favorite sport is. The University of Nebraska at Kearney senior gets that question a lot, and her response never changes. “I just laugh, because I’ve been asked a million times,” Puckett says. “I don’t have a favorite because both of them bring out my competitiveness.” It doesn’t matter whether she’s soaring into the landing pit during a track and field meet or hammering … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Puckett brings competitiveness to classroom, two sports at UNK
‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “You have to be a different breed to play goalie.” Those are the words of University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s soccer coach Chloe Roberts while discussing what’s arguably the most difficult position in the game. Goalies must be smart, athletic and strong, both mentally and physically, to excel at the NCAA Division II level. Fortunately, Roberts has a player who possesses all of those abilities. Allie … [Read more...] about ‘Perfect example of a student-athlete’: Prososki provides leadership for UNK soccer
COPE STADIUM CLASSIC: Lopers take down No. 7 Northwest Missouri
https://twitter.com/GottulaTodd/status/1185694507653718017 The UNK football team handed No. 7 Northwest Missouri State its first loss of the season Saturday, winning 24-17 at Cope Stadium. It was UNK's first win against the Bearcats since 1990. The Lopers, now 5-2 on the season after their third straight victory, play Oct. 26 at Fort Hays State before hosting Central Missouri on Nov. 2. Photos by Corbey R. Dorsey, UNK Communications … [Read more...] about COPE STADIUM CLASSIC: Lopers take down No. 7 Northwest Missouri
