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Miranda Long was just 12 years old when her dad signed her up for the Cornhusker State Games swim meet more than three decades ago. Like many kids trying something new, she went along with it nervous, unsure, but willing. “I had just turned 12, and I got signed up for...

At just 9 years old, Wyatt Ware is already a two-time Cornhusker State Games golf champion with big dreams and a growing swing. “I probably will,” he said when asked if he thought he could win his third title this summer. “But it will be hard. I have to practice a...

Arnold Chavez’s journey began years ago when his dad first took him out fishing. It was occasional, not a weekly ritual, but enough to leave a lasting impression and a passion for wanting more. “I always remember that being the next thing I wanted the following week,”...

In the world of triathlons, where physical endurance meets a tight-knit community, the finish line is just one part of the journey. For Josh Wilken, an educator and father, it wasn’t just the race itself, but the support and camaraderie that ignited his passion for...

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...

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...

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...

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...