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Torch Madness Brings Excitement to CSG Fans
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of March? For sports fans across the U.S, it's March Madness. The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament known as March Madness is back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the U.S, March...
California Resident Excited to Compete in the 2020 State Games Virtual Biathlon
After his first go at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Jeff Berg became hooked. "There are so many events and something for everybody. It is so cool," he said. The 57-year-old from Tennessee decided to participate in the Games in 2017 after moving to Lincoln for a...
Cycling Enthusiast Shares his Passion for Sport with Others
For Larry Wenzl, cycling isn't just an activity; it's a way of life. The Lincoln native who now resides in Norfolk, NE pours his blood sweat and tears into the sport. Wenzl got into cycling at age 49 after going to spinning classes a few times a week to live a...
New Sport Brings Man’s Best Friend into the Games
When Cole Scott asked about adding a dog event to the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), the response was intriguing. For a time, the Games had sports involving horses, but never a dog sport. That all changes in 2020, when the Super Retriever Series makes its CSG debut,...
Three Sport Athlete Sets Sights on 2020 State Games
Having lived in Morrill, NE her whole life, Ilycia Guerue loves representing her home town through athletics. She competes in basketball, volleyball and track at Morrill High School. The 17-year-old began her basketball career in 3rd grade when her dad became a...
Torch Runner Overcomes Hardships, Finds Motivation
Jodi Kimmel uses running to help her become the best version of herself. She has transformed her mindset from thinking that running was boring and time-consuming to running being her entire life. And now she is out to inspire others to run until their heart's content,...
Passionate Runner Prepares to Represent Sarpy County in Virtual Torch Run
The Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Virtual Torch Run is an opportunity for Nebraskans to embody their community and be active. For Gina Stukenholtz, it’s the perfect opportunity for her to do what she loves, all while representing her county. This will be her first-ever...
Small Town Girl Strives for Wrestling Success While Advocating for High School Girls Season
Jolyn Pozehl just wanted to follow in the footsteps of her two older brothers. At age 8, after repeatedly watching them succeed in wrestling, she decided that it was her turn to shine. Thanks to her two older brothers, she got introduced to the sport at an early age...
Brothers Motivate Each Other to Track Success
The Martens brothers have been running track together since they can remember. Marcus Martens, 13, and his brother Andrew Martens, 17, are avid track lovers. They continuously push each other with brotherly competition to be their best. They are originally from Sioux...
Former Husker Track Athlete Takes Up Triathlon
From his days running track at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Jim Thurman has always been a competitive athlete. Since his college days, however, the former trackster has shifted gears and now uses his competitive drive in the multi-faceted sport of...
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