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Zaria Flippin's reporting focuses heavily on local sports, particularly college athletics at Eastern Illinois University. She frequently covers announcements and events related to the university's athletic programs, making her most receptive to pitches that align with these themes.
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This week's Graham Tire Athlete of the Week is Kearney Catholic's Hazel Haarberg. The Kearney Catholic senior won three events at the Kearney Catholic Invite on Tuesday.
Kearney High baseball team won both of their games on Saturday at Memorial Field.
Kearney's varsity baseball team lost in a close 5-4 game against Lincoln Southwest on Monday afternoon at Memorial Field.
PREP TRACK AND FIELD
The University of Nebraska Kearney recorded two wins against Fort Hays State to close the 2026 softball season Saturday afternoon at Dryden Park. The Lopers recorded a 5-2 win over
11 track and field members from the UNK team have been selected as qualifiers for the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
Kearney boys golf won the Class A, District 4 Meet Monday afternoon at the Kearney Country Club. Koji Kitabatake was the individual champion with a 70.
Senior Lily Novacek and junior Nolan Studley recorded first place wins in their respective events at the 2026 Division II Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 23.
