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Lincoln (July 18, 2021)— The main weekend of the Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with over 40 sports taking place across Omaha, Columbus, Lincoln, and surrounding communities. Saturday alone had 40 different events take place. One of the main highlights from...

Lincoln (July 12, 2021)—The Cornhusker State Games preliminary weekend events took place over the weekend in Lincoln, Bellevue, Wahoo, Kearney, and Waverly. The nine sports were: Electronic Darts, Team Bass Fishing, Ninja Challenge, Youth Indoor Volleyball, Adventure...

LINCOLN, Neb. (July 9, 2021) — Bass fishing at Lake Wanahoo began bright and early today with a 6 a.m. launch for two-person teams in 38 boats pursuing cash prizes and Cornhusker State Games (CSG) medals awarded for the largest five-fish limits. The bass tournament is...

Lincoln, NE (July 5, 2021) –Today is the final deadline to register for most sports in the 37th annual Cornhusker State Games. Those interested can find more information and register at CornhuskerStateGames.com. More than 7,000 athletes are already registered for the...

Lincoln, NE (June 30, 2021) –Nebraska Sports Council officials announced today that Jordyn Bahl, who last week was named the 2020-21 Gatorade national softball player of the year, will lead the Oath of Athletes at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Opening Ceremonies on...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 24, 2021) - The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run will arrive in Lincoln Thursday, June 24, 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...

Unified Esports Association to Conduct Event at Pinnacle Bank Arena   LINCOLN, Neb. (June 18, 2021) — Esports have been added to the 2021 Cornhusker State Games as an exhibition event with an Esports Festival, conducted by Unified Esports Association, to take...

Pre-Ceremonies Meet-And-Greet With Athletes Planned Lincoln, NE (June 15, 2021) – Alex Gordon, finally available in July after retiring from a stellar Major League Baseball career, will light the cauldron at the 2021 Cornhusker State Games Opening Ceremonies,...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 4, 2021) — Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Officials have announced details of its in-person Torch Run routes beginning with a 23-mile leg into Sidney on Friday, June 11. The following day, June 12, the Torch will make its way from the Wyoming border...

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 21, 2021) — The Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Torch Run begins Monday, May 24 with runners from 11 Nebraska panhandle counties participating locally by running at least one mile in their county and submitting a photo. It is free to participate, and...