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Indoor National qualifiers from Nebraska
We've compiled a list of the qualifiers for the NAIA, D1 and D2 indoor T&F meets being held in March. If we missed someone who competes for a Nebraska college or is from a Nebraska high school, please let us know. NAIA qualifiers Neryah Hekl, JR, Doane (Lincoln High), 60m Tania Gleason, SR, Doane (Fremont), 60m, 200m Kat Vogt, SR, Doane (Pierce0, 200m, 400m Elizabeth Wemhoff, FR, Doane (Columbus), 200m Zelie Sorensen, SR, Mount Marty (O'Neill), 200m, 4x400 Jaida Rowe, SR, Ha
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3 days ago3 min read


Winter 2026 open meet top marks
Contributor: The Nerd team Updated through 2/20/26 We love data, and winter open meets often are good indicators of who will perform well in the spring. We'll do our best to track down open meet results and post the performances that meet or exceed the threshold we've established for each event. If we miss a meet or have an error, shoot us the link via a DM or e-mail. Since high school affiliation isn't listed in meet results, there's a good chance we're missing a few top
jayslagle
Feb 1412 min read


2026 collegiate indoor T&F meets in Nebraska
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
jayslagle
Dec 26, 20251 min read


Class of 2026 commitments
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 Cinthia Alvarado-Roman, Omaha South College of St. Mary Talya Arend, Gretna Bethel University (MN) Elle Badstiebe
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Dec 26, 20253 min read


Indoor open meets Dec 2025-Feb 2026
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
jayslagle
Nov 27, 20259 min read


Wonky, nerdy post-season data
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
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Nov 2, 20259 min read


10/22/25 Nerdsletter
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
jayslagle
Oct 22, 202521 min read


10/14/25 Nerdsletter
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
jayslagle
Oct 14, 202515 min read


10/8/25 Nerdsletter
Contributor: The Nerd Growth by a thousand cuts I recently completed a challenge that the 1995 version of me would have never attempted....
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Oct 7, 20259 min read


10/2/25 Nerdsletter
Contributor: The Nerd There's no 'I' in team Millard West, A-1 Districts, 2021 Last week I received an email from a coach requesting a...
jayslagle
Oct 1, 202523 min read


9/24/25 Nerdsletter
Contributor: The Nerd Our apologies for a shorter Nerdsletter this week. Due to an ill-timed vacation, we're drinking water from a...
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Sep 24, 20259 min read


9/10/25 Nerdsletter
Contributor: The Nerd In April 2021, an orthopedic doctor performed arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage from my knee. During...
jayslagle
Sep 9, 202516 min read


9/1/25 Nerdsletter
Contributor: The Nerd This is our first mostly-weekly Nerdsletter of the XC season where we share information and ask Nebraskans for...
jayslagle
Sep 1, 202511 min read


Class A boys season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1. 47 Fremont (2 returners) 2. 62 Lincoln North Star (6) 3. ...
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Aug 28, 202510 min read


Class A girls season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1. 54 Millard West (5 returners) 2. 93 Lincoln Southwest (6)...
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Aug 28, 202510 min read


Class B boys season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners) 1. 38 Lincoln Pius X (3 returners) 2. 66 Hastings (1) 3....
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Aug 27, 20258 min read


Class B girls season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results (max possible returners) 1. 26 Elkhorn North (2 returners) 2. 32 Norris (2) 3. 74...
jayslagle
Aug 26, 202511 min read


Class C boys season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results (max possible returners) 1. 50 Holdrege (6 returners) 2. 69 Lincoln Christian (5...
jayslagle
Aug 25, 20259 min read


Class C girls season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State results (max possible returners) 1. 64 Auburn (3 of top 4) 2. 68 Scotus Central Catholic...
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Aug 24, 20259 min read


Class D boys season preview
Contributor: The Nerd 2024 State teams (max possible returners in 2025) 1. 28 Perkins County (4 of 5) 2. 28 North Platte St....
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Aug 24, 20259 min read
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