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, Papio South,...

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 unspent energy. ...

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 future in running...