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June 7, 2013

McPherren, Barclay, Ritter to be

Honored at CSG Opening Ceremonies


Cornhusker State Games officials have announced that recently-retired Lincoln East High School Basketball Coach Ed McPherren has been chosen to lead the athletes onto the field at its July 19 Opening Ceremonies, set for 8 p.m. at Seacrest Field in Lincoln.

Officials also revealed that Jeff Barclay and Scott Ritter, owners of Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs, will serve as the Games’ Honorary Chairmen. Over 10 years of sponsorship, Ritter and Barclay have contributed more than 20,000 volunteer lunches and 50,000 free kid’s meals to the Games.

Most of the 60+ Cornhusker State Games sports take place July 20-29 at more than 80 venues in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities. Swimming takes place July 13-14. Those who register by June 17 will receive a discount, and the final deadline is July 1 for most events. Information and online registration are available at CornhuskerStateGames.com.

McPherren retired this Spring after 43 years of teaching and coaching. Over 18 years as head boys basketball coach at East, McPherren compiled a 473-303 record and guided the Spartans to the 2001 State Championship. He also coached track for 36 years at East, coaching high jump in the early years, and shot and discuss the past 25 years. McPherren coached 8 State Champions along the way, including one All-American. The native of Ten Sleep, Wy., came to Lincoln on a UNL basketball scholarship and never left.

“The Parade Marshal role traditionally recognizes a lifetime of service to sports in Nebraska and Ed certainly fits that role. While his teams played hard and won games on the court, Ed consistently turned out great students and great people, which makes us very proud to recognize him during the Games,” Executive Director Dave Mlnarik said.

As the CSG Honorary Parade Marshal, McPherren will be the first of more than 4,000 to march onto the field for a star-studded Opening Ceremonies featuring skydivers, fireworks, the SpinTastic show by the Crevier Family, popular Nebraska cover band Groove Puppet and the unveiling of the mystery torchlighter. 

All registered participants receive free admission to the Opening Ceremonies and a CSG Athlete Shirt with their entry. Admission for non-participants is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-18 and free for kids five and under, including a meal ticket at SportFest, which takes place prior to the Opening Ceremonies from 5-7:30 p.m.

SportFest and the Opening Ceremonies are sponsored by Lincoln Benefit Life, the Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau and Arby’s of Lincoln, with contributing support from the Sowers Club, Runza, Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools, the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, Frito Lay, Roberts Dairy, Amigos/Kings Classic and the Nebraska National Guard.

More than 12,000 Nebraskans are expected to participate in the 29th edition of the Games.

 

June 7, 2013 - Cornhusker State Games officials have announced that recently-retired Lincoln East High School Basketball Coach Ed McPherren has been chosen to lead the athletes onto the field at its July 19 Opening Ceremonies, set for 8 p.m. at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Read more...

May 30, 2013 - Olympic medalists and Nebraska natives Jordan Larson and Curt Tomasevicz will host sport clinics in Nebraska over five consecutive days in June as part of the LiveWellNebraska.com Tour.  Scottsbluff will host the first clinic on Monday, June 24.  Tomasevicz will conduct a speed and agility clinic at Bearcat Stadium at 2502 Broadway.  Larson will conduct a volleyball clinic at Western Nebraska Community College at 1601 E. 27th St.  Both clinics will take place from 3-5 p.m. Read more...

May 16, 2013 - Olympic Volleyball silver medalist Jordan Larson and Bobsled gold medalist Curt Tomasevicz will host sport clinics in five communities across Nebraska in five days from June 24-28. The clinics are part of the LiveWellNebraska.com wellness tour across the state which will also feature a Cornhusker State Games Torch Arrival Ceremony in each community. Read more...

April 26, 2013 - Five vocalists have been chosen as finalists in the Cornhusker State Games National Anthem Contest presented by Amigos/Kings Classic.   Finalists include Lindsay Aherns from Omaha, Nathan Schreiter from Hallam, Payton Eyler from Fremont, Wade Kendle from Lincoln and Abby Nelson from Lincoln. Read more...