It didn’t take long for Sarah Parsons to make history with the Omaha Supernovas. The eighth-year professional and former AVCA National Player of the Year made her debut with Omaha Thursday night as she suited up for her first club match since April 2024 with...
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Award-Winners Nuneviller, Hilley, Hentz Join Forces on Omaha Supernovas
There was no Banana Boat involved, but during the summer, three of the top players in Major League Volleyball decided they wanted to play together. Instead of hatching a plan to form a superteam, a la Lebron James and Dwyane Wade, Brooke Nuneviller, Sydney Hilley and...
Beason, Blackwell Reunite on Omaha Supernovas for Second Pro Season
After the Omaha Supernovas signed 10 new players during the offseason, perhaps the biggest winner was Myla the dog. Myla belongs to opposite Merritt Beason, who played her rookie year with the Atlanta Vibe before signing with the Supernovas in August. The former...
Gómez anchors Supernovas’ defense while preparing for life after volleyball
Camila Gómez stood in the firehouse wearing a helmet and a weighted vest. Her hands were on her hips as she tried to catch her breath. Despite being a professional athlete, Gómez felt exhausted after completing a series of activities meant to replicate typical...
Batenhorst sets franchise record in Supernovas home finale
When Ally Batenhorst heard the stat that she had broken the Supernovas' franchise record for hitting percentage, she looked like she was in disbelief. The 6-foot-5 outside hitter learned of her impressive feat during a post-match interview, and her eyes grew big as...
Cooper, substitutes help the Supernovas close out Columbus
When the Supernovas needed a kill, Reagan Cooper wanted the ball. The Omaha outside hitter delivered in the clutch as eight of her 15 kills came in the final 10 rallies of each set, including the final point of the match. Cooper helped power Omaha to a 21-25, 25-20,...
The Supernovas flex their depth in sweep of Grand Rapids
Five days after its worst outing of the season, Omaha relied on its depth to get back on track. The Supernovas hit a season-low -.119 in a four-set loss to San Diego on Saturday, but took care of business against fifth-place Grand Rapids. Omaha earned a 25-16, 25-23,...
Podraza helps Supernovas overcome slow start to down Orlando
Orlando has seen enough of Mac Podraza. After the Valkyries swept Omaha the first two times they played with Podraza on the bench, the Supernovas' backup setter fueled another win against the Valkyries on Saturday evening. Podraza entered the match late in the first...
Cooper, Payne put on a show for former coach in Supernovas win
During a timeout break, Ray Bechard wrapped up an in-arena interview with a “Let’s go, Supernovas!” Given the action the recently retired Kansas coach witnessed on the court, he could have let out a “Rock Chalk, Jayhawk” and not been out of place. A pair of former...