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
Brady Bonsall
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
Ranked No. 1, UNK men’s throwers continue strong tradition
UPCOMING EVENTS The UNK track and field teams will compete Friday through Sunday (May 3-5) at the MIAA Outdoor Championships, hosted by the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. The final home event of the season is the Loper Last Chance Twilight, scheduled for 3 p.m. May 12 at Kearney High School. Bartling, Barth and Co. leading the way for Lopers By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there’s a … [Read more...] about Ranked No. 1, UNK men’s throwers continue strong tradition
