Information updated on 12/26/25. Check start times prior to the meet since the official schedule may differ from preliminary schedules. Sat, 1/10, Doane Haylett https://doaneathletics.com/sports/mtrack-ind/2025-26/schedule Fri, 1/16, UNL Graduate Classic, 4:00 https://huskers.com/sports/track-and-field/schedule Sat, 1/17, UNL Graduate Classic, 11:00 https://huskers.com/sports/track-and-field/schedule Sat, 1/17, Doane Nisely Classic, 11:00 https://doaneathletics.com/sports/m

Beginning in December 2025, we asked athletes parents and coaches to send us T&F and XC commitments for the Class of 2026. If your athlete is not listed, please send us a DM or email jayslagle@hotmail.com and we'll add them. If we've made a spelling, school or classification error, please let us know and we'll correct the error. Updated 12/26/25 Girls distance Elle Badstieber, Columbus Lakeview Concordia Paige Boyer, Omaha Northwest Buena Vista Ava Brumbaugh, Nebraska Chr

Contributor: The Nerd Updated 12/12/25 Nebraska doesn't offer an official indoor track season, but racing opportunities have dramatically increased the past few years. These are 'open' meets where the athletes compete unattached (not linked to your high school), so each athlete is responsible for registering. Most of these are very low-key meets and are excellent way sneak in a mid-winter workout or work on racing strategy. If you're aware of other races, shoot us an e-mai

Contributor: The Nerd We're going into hibernation until indoor season but we wanted to leave you with a few nerdy observations. Top 30 fastest finishers at State Among all Classes, here are the top thirty fastest finishers for boys: David Krier, Lincoln Pius, senior, 15:26 Joseph Majerus, Lincoln Pius, senior, 15:34 Kaser Johnson, Doniphan-Trumbull, junior, 15:42 Josiah Bitker, Lincoln North Star, senior, 15:45 Isac Portillo-Munoz, Lexington, junior, 15:47 Aiden Gehring, Pa

Contributor: The Nerd First off, a bit of motivation Two of our most popular articles are focused on the before and after of the State meet. We recommend sharing these two articles with your athlete if they're looking for motivation or inspiration or a bit of stress relief: No Room for Fear or Doubt - from October 2021 Drop Your Shield - from October 2023 Preparing for State The athletes have already begun their taper and may already be bouncing off walls due to their un

Contributor: The Nerd No room for fear or doubt Postseason meets can be challenging. The competition is at its best, minor injuries seem amplified, and athletes often dwell more on worst-case scenarios than what they've already accomplished. At this critical moment, don't let your mind diminish all the hard work you've done to this point. You're healthy. You made the varsity team for Districts. Your season continues for at least one more week. It's just a race. Your fu

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Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1.    47   Fremont (2 returners) 2.    62   Lincoln North Star (6) 3. ...

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1.    54   Millard West (5 returners) 2.    93   Lincoln Southwest (6)...

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1.    38   Lincoln Pius X  (3 returners) 2.    66   Hastings (1) 3....

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results (max possible returners) 1.    26   Elkhorn North (2 returners) 2.    32   Norris (2) 3.    74...

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results (max possible returners) 1.    50   Holdrege (6 returners) 2.    69   Lincoln Christian (5...

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results  (max possible returners) 1.    64   Auburn (3 of top 4) 2.    68   Scotus Central Catholic...

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners in 2025) 1.  28 Perkins County (4 of 5) 2.  28 North Platte St....

Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners in 2025) 1.    31   McCool Junction (5 of 5) 2.    42   Sandy Creek (3 of...

Contributor: The Nerd A few years ago, my daughter called in a panic to report that her parked car had been hit while she was at a...