News Releases

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...

LINCOLN, Neb. (June 3, 2019) — The Cornhusker State Games Torch Run continues this weekend in western Nebraska with the second and third legs of this year’s state-wide tour. The run begins at the Wyoming border on Highway 26 at 2:55 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 with...

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 23, 2019) — Cornhusker State Games officials have announced the winner in the 2019 CSG National Anthem Contest. Rachel Young, a 15-year-old from North Platte, won an online voting contest with 37.3% of the vote from over 2,200 voters. A rising...

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 3, 2019) – Cornhusker State Games officials have announced four finalists in the 2019 CSG National Anthem Contest. Finalists include Rachel Young, 15, North Platte; Annie Rinke, 45, Lincoln; Addison Earnest, 16, Malcolm; and Nathan Schreiter, 25,...

Lincoln, NE (March 18, 2019) – Nebraska Sports Council officials announced today that Norfolk native and U.S. Women’s Bobsled athlete Nicole Brungardt will lead the Oath of Athletes at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Opening Ceremonies on Friday, July 19 at Lincoln’s...