Huskers lean toward Liberty Bowl bid in bowl talks
Lincoln Nebraska officials weigh a Liberty Bowl appearance if Nebraska loses to Oklahoma on November 25 in Norman. Talks stalled as the Gator Bowl dropped both schools and the Sun Bowl conflicted with Oklahoma final exams, leaving Nebraska hopeful for Memphis while Oklahoma chose the Sun Bowl.
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Steiner tops CHS volleyball team with MVP honor
Columbus Senior High announces thirteen girls earned letters on the girls volleyball team under head coach Waney Hegi. Seniors Diane Mortensen Nonna Steiner Cheri Pensick Lori Schafer Becky Person Barb Nyffeler Michelle Rambour juniors Lyn Moore Cindy Berni Jane Beckmann Marilyn Berni sophomores Brenda Schmitt Jan Moore. Steiner named MVP by teammates and joined Mortensen and Berni on the all East Big Tex squad. The first year CHS squad finished 12 3 with a Plains Division title and East Big Ten championship. Discoverettes narrowly missed state after district finals loss to Fremont and a missed wildcard berth. Mortensen led in spikes scoring and ace serves, while Schafer topped in blocking. Steiner led in defensive coverage. Moore praised for serve reception and consistency. Hegi credits hard work and notes Korver coached JV and sophomore teams.
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Scotus Central Catholic Volleyball Letter Winners Named
Scotus Central Catholic coach John Petersen announced eight players plus two managers earned letters for the volleyball season. Liz German led scoring with 111 points, and Hajek topped serving with 79 of 83. The Shamrocks finished 8 7, placing second at the Nebraska Centennial Conference tournament, with wins over Albion Schuyler Dodge Wahoo Neumann West Point Central Catholic and David City Aquinas in the regular season and Paul VI Newman in the tournament.
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Season Review: Six Boys Earn Golf Letters at Columbus HS
Bart Bartholomew awarded varsity golf letters to six Columbus Senior High players across fall season. Seniors Ferguson Prochaska Fraka Warner, junior Stuck and sophomore Williams led scoring and averages. Columbus posted two wins in three duals and placed in multiple invitational meets as season timing shifts sparked discussion to restore spring play.
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Bowl chatter and big game hints for Huskers
A sports page note discusses Nebraska football possibly meeting Oklahoma in a Liberty Bowl option, with the Orange Bowl path for the winner and a Sun Bowl fade. It mentions Memphis as the Liberty site, Miami for the Orange Bowl, and exams affecting Oklahoma. It also notes Rod Carew earning the AL MVP and his future with the Twins.
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Shelby earns multiple CBC volleyball honors in 1977
Shelby placed two on the CBC net team with two first team selections led by the Huskies. Helen Nickelle and Deb O'Brien made the first team along with Vicky Miller Rising City Ori Mick Jod Shoup Teresa Stuhr. Second team included Denise Schulze Sandy Hergert Ann Troester Teresa Otte Brenda Gannerman Kin Kunner. Honorable mentions listed. Bradshaw won CBC tournament and district title defeating Hampton twice while Shelby beat Rising City for third in conference and district finals.
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Nastase Wins WCT Challenge Cup Final in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas Romania’s Ilie Nastase defeats Rod Laver 6-4 4-6 6-4 to win the World Championship Tennis Challenge Cup title. Dick Stockton upset Jimmy Connors 6-5 6-5 with tiebreakers, while Gerulaitis beat Roscoe Tanner 6-4 6-4. Final rounds set for weekend. Buffalo Bills RB OJ Simpson leaves hospital after knee surgery.
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Pacers rally to topple Trail Blazers 111 104 in Indiana
Indiana outscored Portland 31 19 in the third quarter to seize a two point lead and hold on for a 111 104 victory. Danny Roundfield led Pacers with 29 points while Johnny Neumann sparked the rally with five perfect field goals in the final period. Leonard Williamson walkout at halftime noted as team matter.
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