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Former Armwrestling Champion Starts Comeback Attempt at CSG
The competitive drive, for Zach Bickett, has always been there since growing up in Sioux City, Iowa. Bickett grew up playing football, but when he was 13 years old, armwrestling also caught his attention. His dad was the one who got him involved with armwrestling. "I...
Creighton Prep Table Tennis Coach Inspired To Compete In CSG
As the Creighton Prep campus minister, Kelly Barth has always wanted to have the opportunity to get to connect with his students and sports. Sports have been a big part of Barth's life as he grew up playing basketball and tennis in high school at Skutt Catholic. Ping...
Martell Powerlifter Eager To Spread Awareness Of The Sport
Growing up in Oconto, Nebraska, Curt Underwood has always had an interest in lifting weights. It started at an early age and he has not let it go. When powerlifting became a big part of his life, he looked to compete in what he loved. Underwood doesn't view any...
Omaha Fencer Excited For New Opportunity In The CSG
For Angela Sun, fencing has become a big part of staying active in her daily life. She also competes in volleyball and has been involved with a variety of different sports at her young age, including gymnastics, swimming, and taekwondo. Sun will compete in fencing at...
CSG Opening Ceremonies Recap
It's a tradition unlike any other in Nebraska - the Cornhusker State Games. Every year, more than 10,000 athletes from across the state participate in 70 unique sports over a couple of weeks. This year marked the 38th annual games. Each year, the CSG Opening...
North Platte Athlete “In Love With The Pain” of CrossFit
CrossFit is regarded as a physical exercise philosophy and a competitive fitness sport, incorporating elements from high-intensity training. For the past decade, CrossFit has been a tremendous way to stay in shape for North Platte native Jordan Vigil. For the...
Senior Master Chess Player Returns To Lincoln For Cornhusker State Games
Born and raised in Lincoln, NE, Rodney Malpert is moving back to his hometown after living in several metropolitan cities such as Dallas and Phoenix. The 61-year-old Cornell University graduate is looking to give back to the passion that has allowed him to meet unique...
Lincoln Firefighter Attempts To Break Axe Throwing World Record
Usually, meeting someone trying to break a Guinness World Record is uncommon. For Seward native Jesse Rood, he calls it just another opportunity. For most of his life, baseball was the number one passion for the 25-year-old firefighter. After injuring his shoulder...
Ex-Pro Volleyball Player Plans To Compete In CSG Track & Field
From setting state records in high school volleyball to becoming a four-year starter at the University of Kansas and even playing professional volleyball overseas, Savannah Thatcher hits her marks. Thatcher grew up in small-town Indianola, Nebraska. This...
Omaha Native Looks To Fulfill Promise Through Powerlifting
People deal with tragedy in many ways. For Elyse Kenney, she uses powerlifting as her therapy. The 31-year-old from Omaha has persevered through critical hardships in her life. In 2008, when Kenney was just 16, she was involved in a catastrophic car accident that put...
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