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LINCOLN, Neb. (January, 31st, 2020) — The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run will make its way across Nebraska for the 35th time beginning June 12. This state-wide tradition will include 12 different legs and cover over 600 miles with the help of close to 1,000 runners...

LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 31, 2019) – Several outstanding Nebraska athletes have been named 2019 Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Athletes of the Year in their respective categories.   The 2019 Cornhusker State Games Athletes of the Year, sponsored by Lincoln Federal Savings...

Lincoln (July 25, 2019)—The final weekend of competition in the 2019 Cornhusker State Games (CSG), featuring action in 33 sports, kicks off at 5 a.m. Friday with 39 two-person teams fishing for bass at Lake Wanahoo just north of Wahoo. Ice hockey, with 33 teams and...

Lincoln (July 20, 2019)—Fremont Powerlifter Glenn Mueller didn’t win a gold medal at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Saturday, but he earned ovations with each successful lift and ultimately took silver in the masters 198 lb weight class.  Mueller, 86, was talked...

LINCOLN, Neb. (July 15, 2019) — Opening Ceremonies for the 35th annual Cornhusker State Games (CSG) are set for 8 p.m. this Friday, July 19 at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. The entertainment lineup includes the parade of athletes, skydivers, fireworks, mascots, the...

Nebraska Media Partners, Today is the final deadline to register for most sports in the 2019 Cornhusker State Games. Please announce as often as possible and display the following statement on your digital and social sites: Reminder for Nebraska athletes of all ages...

LINCOLN, Neb. (July 5, 2019) – The final deadline to register for most sports in the 2019 Cornhusker State Games is Monday, July 8.  Those interested can find more information and register at CornhuskerStateGames.com. More than 7,000 athletes are already registered...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 28, 2019) – Nebraska Sports Council officials announced today that wrestling coach Norm Manstedt, who retired this year after a 50-year head coaching career at Clarks and later, High Plains High School, has been named the Honorary Marshal of the...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 26, 2019) - The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run will arrive in Lincoln Friday, June 28, for pregame festivities at the Saltdogs game vs the Sioux City Explorers at Haymarket Park. The Torch will be carried onto the ballfield at 6:45 p.m. by...