Anthony Echemendia grew up watching Nebraska wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs with his father. Now the former Iowa State Cyclone will spend his senior season wearing the same colors Burroughs did after transferring to Nebraska. "I kind of wrestle the way that Jordan...
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Papillion-La Vista Sophomore Avery Krause Perseveres Through Cancer, Amputation
Avery Krause's life forever changed on May 1, 2025. On that day, the Papillion-La Vista sophomore, a member of the basketball team, heard the words so many fear: “You have cancer.” Her diagnosis was osteosarcoma. "I honestly just freaked out," Krause told Hurrdat...
Karsyn Leeling Striving to Jump Even Higher for Nebraska Track and Field
Karsyn Leeling is moving up in the NCAA track and field rankings after jumping a career best at her first outdoor meet in 2026. The Nebraska sophomore high jumper is currently No. 3 in the nation. She jumped 1.89 meters (6-foot-2 ¼) at the Spec Towns Invitational in...
Heard’s Coaching Style Drives Omaha Softball Success
The Omaha softball team is having a historic 2026 season, and head coach Mike Heard’s culture is a big reason why. The Mavericks (34-10, 15-2 Summit League) secured their first-ever outright Summit League regular-season championship on April 30, defeating South Dakota...
Former Husker Emmett Johnson Excited to Join “Legendary Program” in Kansas City Chiefs
Emmett Johnson grew up catching 200 footballs a day from his older brother with dreams of one day playing in the NFL. The Nebraska running back saw that dream come true on Saturday. The Kansas City Chiefs selected Johnson with the 161st overall pick and in the fifth...
Rhonda Revelle Shares Coaching Philosophy and Approach with Nebraska Softball
While Nebraska softball fans may be focused on the team's wins and losses, head coach Rhonda Revelle sees relationship building as the key to the program’s success. "Trying to be authentic; it's like I want to lead with love, and I want to walk in truth," Revelle told...
Huskers, Nebraska Natives Earn NFL Opportunities
Two Nebraska natives and one Husker heard their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Additionally, eight others signed undrafted free agent deals. Draft Picks Nate Boerkircher, TE, 2nd Round, Pick 56, Jacksonville Jaguars The Aurora...
Asher Cohen Caps Nebraska Gymnastics Career with Big Ten and National Titles
Asher Cohen performed a fitting tribute for the late Jim Hartung by capturing the first Nebraska Gymnastics still rings national title since the legendary Husker did so in 1982. Cohen won the championship with a score of 14.50 at the men's gymnastics NCAA...
Committing to Nebraska Men’s Basketball “Just Feels Right” for Trevan Leonhardt
Nebraska men’s basketball has found its point guard as Trevan Leonhardt has committed to the Huskers out of the transfer portal. The redshirt junior spent four years at Utah Valley before transferring to Nebraska. "The main reason that I've been telling people is it...








