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Triple, wild pitch ignite Anderson Ford's area tournament-opening win journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

It's the weekend of American Legion baseball area tournaments, with Anderson Ford (North Star) facing Union Bank & Trust (Pius X) in this afternoon's action. UBT leads 2-0 after one inning. #nebpreps

Prep Notes: 10 years he's been a head coach in Lincoln. Here's why he's stepping down. journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

Josh Anderson and Kobe Allen aren't just teammates and starters in the Lincoln North Star secondary. They're also bound for Northern Iowa in college, having earned offers and committed together this summer. More on the North Star duo: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

Shayla Rautenberg hates to lose. It's a trait that defines the Nebraska volleyball commit, who led Milford to 2 state titles as a sophomore. On Rautenberg's talent, dedication and process as she becomes the Journal Star's 2026 girls athlete of the year: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

Derek Tonjes grew up around Ashland-Greenwood athletics. Then he went on to become one of the school's best to ever wear the jersey. An all-state QB and basketball state champion, Tonjes is the Journal Star's 2026 boys athlete of the year: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

Prep sports notes on Lincoln Southwest's 7-on-7 championship, former Lincoln East standout AJ Evasco's MLB Draft buzz and much more: journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

'It's just different in this program': CarpetLand's dominance continues with tourney crown journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

FINAL: Carpet Land (Lincoln East) 9, Pinnacle Bank (Papillion-La Vista) 1. Carpet Land wins the 20-team Mike Peterson/Coach K Tournament for the third year in a row, improving to 30-3 overall this summer. Trevor Roach and Robby Merten hit home runs to power the win. #nebpreps

The championship game of the 20-team Mike Peterson/Coach K legion baseball tournament is underway in Lincoln. CarpetLand (Lincoln East) is facing Pinnacle Bank (Papillion-La Vista). #nebpreps

The Syracuse Rockets will be one of the state’s newest baseball programs when they begin varsity competition in 2027, and the preparations have already begun. A strong legion foundation, picturesque home field and head coach hire are in place: journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

Standing Bear proving it's ready to make the jump to Class A baseball journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

Lincoln Hotel Group (Standing Bear) wins an exciting 6-4 opener over Pinnacle Bank (Lincoln Southwest) in extra innings. #nebpreps

The Mike Peterson/Coach K American Legion baseball tournament begins today with 20 teams competing at sites across Lincoln. The opener at Den Hartog Field is Pinnacle Bank (Lincoln Southwest) against Lincoln Hotel Group (Lincoln Standing Bear). #nebpreps

It's been a big summer on the recruiting trail for Lincoln Standing Bear tight end Paul Hart. The fast-rising 2028 football recruit has earned offers from Louisville, South Dakota State and Purdue this month: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

A late start and "abnormal" running journey ultimately led Lincoln Southwest track standout Piper Petersen to her hometown school. The former Silver Hawk is staying in Lincoln to run for the Husker cross country and track teams: #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

All-state baseball: Meet the Journal Star's 2026 Super-State team journalstar.com/sports/high-sc…

He always had the talent, but it wasn't until his senior year that Millard North's Colin Driffill grew into the state's best pitcher. More on the fastball, training and long journey that helped Driffill become the 2026 Super-State team captain: journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps

Nebraska's best high school baseball players are honored on this year's Journal Star Super-State teams. Check out who made it, plus all-state teams for Classes A, B, C and honorable mention lists: journalstar.com/sports/high-sc… #nebpreps