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Group A streptococcal colitis: an under‐recognised entity?
Med J Aust || doi: 10.5694/mja2.52382 Published online: 29 July 2024 Clinical record In August 2023, an otherwise healthy 54‐year‐old woman presented to hospital with acute onset fevers and sweats, followed by four days of nausea, vomiting, generalised severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The diarrhoea was non‐bloody, with more than ten bowel motions per day.
Biogeodynamics - Let’s model the entire world!
All models are wrong, but some are useful – we all have heard this quote. But it raises several questions (including but not limited to) – What would a model of the entire world look like? Can you couple geodynamical models with climate and biological evolution models? Would these models be useful? In this week’s blog post, Timothy Gray, a PhD student from ETH Zürich is looking for answers to these questions, and sharing his experiences about doing a PhD in the field of Biogeodynamics.
Final Nebraska high school girls basketball rankings, March 5
After six teams cut down the nets at Pinnacle Bank Arena last week, here's a look at our final girls basketball rankings of the season. Class A 1. Millard West (27-1) | 1 2. Bellevue West (20-7) | 3 3. Lincoln Southwest (22-4) | 2 4. Lincoln North Star (20-6) | 4 5. Lincoln Southeast (18-7) | 6 6. Omaha Central (19-7) | 8 7. Millard North (17-8) | 5 8. Papillion-La Vista South (17-8) | 7 9. Lincoln Pius X (17-7) | 9 10.
Class D state wrestling: Team race, notable performers and more from the first day (copy)
OMAHA — Here's a quick-hitting look at Thursday's action in the Class B tournament. Aquinas, with 47 points, has an 11-point lead over Plainview and Shelby-Rising City entering Friday's consolation and semifinal rounds. The Monarchs look to repeat as the team champions, but have five other teams on their heels that have scored over 30 points. It could either be Aquinas running away with four semifinalists Friday, or it could be a free-for-all by Friday's end.
Nebraska high school girls basketball rankings, Feb. 8
The city's basketball teams are well-represented, including a Lincoln team taking over a No. 1 spot. Check out the latest rankings. Class A School (rec.) | Pvs. 1. Millard West (19-1) | 1 2. Lincoln North Star (16-3) | 2 3. Lincoln Southwest (15-3) | 3 4. Millard North (13-5) | 4 5. Papillion-La Vista South (14-5) | 7 6. Lincoln Northeast (16-5) | 5 7. Lincoln Pius X (13-6) | 8 8. Bellevue West (12-6) | 9 9. Lincoln Southeast (14-4) | 6 10.
Lincoln Pius X's Andreasen, Andres continue to impress despite adversity
FIRTH — The wrestling season has been pretty straightforward for Lincoln Pius X powerhouses Joe Andreasen and Sam Andres. Wrestle and come out on top. Joe Andreasen was fresh off a semifinal victory at 175 pounds Friday at the Ron Severson Invitational at Norris, and Lincoln Pius X head coach Jerry Clinch had some quick words for the Thunderbolt junior. “That's the Joe I know,” Clinch said. Andres clinched a spot in the 190-pound championship at the same time with his second pinfall victory.
Lincoln North Star's KayTee Irons-Buettner drills 7 3-pointers to power Gators to win
It was the Sarah Gatwech show Friday for Lincoln North Star, as the junior put up 30 points to break the Gators' single-game scoring record. KayTee Irons-Buettner provided the encore on Saturday. Irons-Buettner tied the Gators' single-game record for 3-pointers, drilling seven of them in a 27-point performance to lead No. 2 Lincoln North Star over Omaha Benson 81-55 at North Star. “Honestly I had no idea where she was (record-wise),” North Star head coach Tommy Johnson said.
Nebraska high school girls basketball rankings, Jan. 25
Plenty of shakeup in the past week as multiple classes see new teams creeping up in the top-five spots.Check out the latest update to the Journal Star's high school girls basketball rankings. Class A School (rec.) | Pvs. 1. Millard West (13-1) | 1 2. Lincoln North Star (10-2) | 5 3. Lincoln Southwest (12-2) | 2 4. Lincoln Northeast (13-3) | 3 5. Millard North (11-4) | 4 6. Omaha Marian (11-3) | 7 7. Lincoln Southeast (10-3) | 9 8. Papillion-La Vista South (11-4) | NR 9. Omaha Central (13-4) | 6 10.
Norris girls buckle down to beat Bennington in start of challenging stretch
FIRTH — Norris took Bennington's best punch Friday. After No. 6 Bennington hit seven first-half 3-pointers, the No. 4 Titans used a second-half rally for a 57-47 victory in a top-10 Class B matchup. “We knew they were a good shooting team, but the majority of their 3s that dropped were from girls that we were kind of going to give those shots to,” Norris head coach Wally Johnson said. “Credit to them.
Lincoln East drops dual to Millard South, but coach focuses on what Spartans learned
Lincoln East and Millard South are familiar on the wrestling mat — they've met in the state dual championship in three of the last four years. In a dual featuring 19 ranked wrestlers across 14 weight classes and six top-10 matches, Millard South took a 46-24 win Tuesday over the Spartans at Lincoln East. “It's great for us going forward,” Lincoln East co-head coach Keenan McCurdy said. “The old adage that oftentimes you can learn more from a loss than a win, that really oftentimes is so true.
2023 Journal Star All-City fall sports: Softball
A look at the top performers from the Capital City this past season: First team Position, name, school, yr. P, Kooper Barnes, East, sr. P, Alexis Bradley, Southwest, sr. C, Piper Ruhl, North Star, sr. IF, Berkley Hatten, East, jr. IF, Kennadi Williams, Southwest, sr. IF, Sara Iburg, Pius X, sr. IF, Skylar Milander, Pius X, sr. OF, Hailey Boltz, North Star, jr. OF, Sydney Walz, East, sr. OF, Emma Dostal, Southwest, jr. DP, Delaney Madson, Southwest, sr. DP, Jerzey Wiechman, Pius X, jr.
Lincoln East wrestlers show their depth in dual win over Kearney
On a night when Lincoln East couldn’t rely on its complete squad of dominant wrestlers Thursday against Kearney, it was a 2-point reversal from Noah Ingwersen that sealed it on the Spartans’ home mat. With a 33-29 lead and one match to go, Ingwersen picked up a reversal with just under 40 seconds left in a 3-2 victory over Kearney’s Seth Philippi to put East ahead 36-29 with a 3-point decision. The Spartans finished with a 42-29 victory over the Bearcats.
Lincoln East wrestlers show their depth in dual win over Kearney
On a night when Lincoln East couldn't rely on its complete squad of dominant wrestlers Thursday against Kearney, it was a 2-point reversal from Noah Ingwersen that sealed it on the Spartans' home mat. With a 33-29 lead and one match to go, Ingwersen picked up a reversal with just under 40 seconds left in a 3-2 victory over Kearney's Seth Philippi to put East ahead 36-29 with a 3-point decision. The Spartans finished with a 42-29 victory over the Bearcats.
Spartans set six pool records, get first-ever dual win over Marian
Pool records fell at Lincoln East — literally. After the Ralston Relays, Spartan co-head coach Emma McEntarffer had concerns about the old pool record board. A new one was on its way and with the board falling apart in a high traffic area, it was time to just take it down. A total of six new pool records will be added after the Lincoln East girls defeated Omaha Marian for the first time in school history head-to-head (102-84) on Tuesday at Lincoln East. The East boys fell 110-73 to Creighton Prep.
Washington scores 28 for Rockets, but Lincoln Southwest hangs on to win HAC girls tourney
Eleanor Griffin and Lincoln Southwest had a big task Saturday: defend arguably the best girls basketball center in the state. Doneelah Washington got hers for Lincoln Northeast with a monster 28 points, including 18 in the second half, but it was the Silver Hawks who walked away with a 56-51 win in the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament title game at Lincoln Southwest. “Eleanor, all our posts, but Eleanor battles her tail off,” Lincoln Southwest coach Tim Barada said.
Watch: Kennadi Williams hits buzzer-beating 3, sends Southwest girls into HAC final
A school record Thursday, a game winner Friday. Kennadi Williams followed up her Lincoln Southwest single-game record of seven 3-pointers Thursday in a 68-47 victory over No. 10 Lincoln East with just one Friday — a buzzer-beater from just inside midcourt to defeat Lincoln North Star 50-48 in overtime in the Heartland Athletic Conference semifinals at Lincoln Pius X. "She's a gamer," Lincoln Southwest coach Tim Barada said.
High school swimming notes: East boys win Knight Invite, Southeast's Woods triumphs
Jadeon Carter looked up at the Lincoln Southeast timing board and smacked the water in celebration. His 21.71-second split in the boys 200-yard freestyle relay rallied Lincoln East to a winning time of 1 minute, 29.32 seconds and added the cherry on top of the Spartans' Lincoln Southeast Invite boys team title Saturday. Carter went on to win individual titles in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events.
Stars storm past Tri-City with second-period surge Original
The Lincoln Stars struck when the iron was hot Friday night. Lincoln (8-15-2) scored three second-period goals on just six shots to overcome a 1-0 deficit and held on for a 4-2 victory over Tri-City at the Ice Box. Jack Pechar scored his team-leading 10th goal of the season 2:40 into the second frame, sending hundreds of teddy bears over the glass for Lincoln's annual teddy bear night and, more importantly, tying the game 1-1.
Stars newcomers helping pick up the scoring slack: 'It creates confidence' Original
The bulk of the Lincoln Stars' scoring this season has been done by a veteran group that includes Jared Mangan, Keaton Peters and Jack Pechar. Mangan and Pechar lead Lincoln with nine goals apiece, while Peters has eight goals in his last eight games. But others are starting to emerge at a key time. With a handful of injuries to the Stars roster, along with missing pieces at the World Junior A Challenge, newcomers like Reese Shaw and Jacob Rombach have been forced to step into bigger roles.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine
The Nebraska soccer team is in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time since 1999. A 4-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sunday at Hibner Stadium served as a massive accomplishment for the program, and also a full-circle moment of sorts for a roster formed during some of the leanest points in 30 years under John Walker. “As many of you know, when (the players) arrived, the program wasn't doing things like this,” Walker said.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine
The Nebraska soccer team is in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time since 1999. A 4-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sunday at Hibner Stadium served as a massive accomplishment for the program, and also a full-circle moment of sorts for a roster formed during some of the leanest points in 30 years under John Walker. “As many of you know, when (the players) arrived, the program wasn't doing things like this,” Walker said.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine
The Nebraska soccer team is in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time since 1999. A 4-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sunday at Hibner Stadium served as a massive accomplishment for the program, and also a full-circle moment of sorts for a roster formed during some of the leanest points in 30 years under John Walker. “As many of you know, when (the players) arrived, the program wasn't doing things like this,” Walker said.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine
The Nebraska soccer team is in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time since 1999. A 4-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sunday at Hibner Stadium served as a massive accomplishment for the program, and also a full-circle moment of sorts for a roster formed during some of the leanest points in 30 years under John Walker. “As many of you know, when (the players) arrived, the program wasn't doing things like this,” Walker said.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine
The Nebraska soccer team is in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the first time since 1999. A 4-0 victory over UC Irvine on Sunday at Hibner Stadium served as a massive accomplishment for the program, and also a full-circle moment of sorts for a roster formed during some of the leanest points in 30 years under John Walker. “As many of you know, when (the players) arrived, the program wasn't doing things like this,” Walker said.
Nebraska soccer reaches NCAA Elite Eight by defeating UC Irvine Original
The Nebraska soccer team is going to the Elite Eight after defeating UC Irvine 4-0 in an NCAA tournament match Sunday at Hibner Stadium. The Huskers were dominant before 1,717 fans, beginning with Abbey Schwarz's goal in the 13th minute. By halftime, Nebraska was up 3-0 after Eleanor Dale struck in the 29th, and Haley Peterson added another one in the 40th. Dale added another goal in the second half for good measure. The Huskers will play either Stanford or Mississippi State in the Elite Eight.
Guyott's last-minute goal sends Nebraska soccer into Sweet 16 for first time since 2004
Ella Guyott added another chapter for her and Nebraska Friday – her foot put the Huskers in the NCAA Sweet 16 for the first time since 2004. Guyott scored with 59 seconds left in regulation to lift the No. 5-seeded Huskers (16-3-3) past Tennessee 2-1 at Hibner Stadium. “You guys probably don't know (Guyott's) story but a bad ACL injury coming out of high school, needed another surgery and spent her first year here really working hard on her rehab,” Nebraska head coach John Walker said.
Pechar, Stars have chance to get back on track against Western Conference foes
The Lincoln Stars, fresh off a banner season, have just three wins in 12 tries so far in a campaign mired by inexperience and injuries. The Stars (3-7-2) made their deepest playoff run since 2012 a year ago, reaching the USHL's Western Conference Finals. “We are learning,” Lincoln coach Rocky Russo said. “We are trying to get better every day. There are incremental gains. It takes time. I'd love to see it happen quicker.
Nebraska soccer 'really excited' to be improbable host of NCAA Tournament matches Original
Haley Peterson and the Nebraska women's soccer team are just going with the flow. After a 5-2 win over South Dakota State in opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Hibner Stadium, Nebraska was ready to pack its bags and head out to the West Coast. But a pair of upsets — UC Irvine over No. 1-seeded UCLA and Tennessee over No. 4-seed Xavier — leave the Huskers as the top remaining seed in their regional.
'Overall sense of pride' continues after Ashland-Greenwood's first softball title
Ashland-Greenwood tried five times before and came up just short of its a softball state title. But this October, the Bluejays were escorted back into town with their first title and that unbelievable feeling. “The initial feeling was just that — ‘Wow, we did this,’” Ashland-Greenwood head coach Morgan Zahnow said.
The 2023 Journal Star Super-State, all-state softball teams and honorable-mention honorees
Check out the 2023 Super-State and all-state teams for high school softball. Super-State first team P – Alexis Jensen, Gretna, jr. P – Brooke Janning, Blair, jr. P – Jerzie Schindler, Central City, sr. C – Reyse Zobel, Grand Island Northwest, jr. IF – Kloey Hamblen, Papillion-La Vista, sr. IF – Nessa McMillen, Blair, sr. IF – Kennadi Williams, Lincoln Southwest, sr. IF – Maddie Scobee, Bennington, Sr. OF – Emma Dostal, Lincoln Southwest, jr. OF – Kalli Ulven, Blair, sr.
'Overall sense of pride' continues after Ashland-Greenwood's first softball title
Ashland-Greenwood tried five times before and came up just short of its a softball state title. But this October, the Bluejays were escorted back into town with their first title and that unbelievable feeling. “The initial feeling was just that — ‘Wow, we did this,’” Ashland-Greenwood head coach Morgan Zahnow said.
Meet the 2023 softball first-team Super-Staters
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Goals galore: Nebraska soccer slips past Jackrabbits, advances in NCAA tourney with 5-2 win
Sadie Waite and Sarah Weber took the wheel for Nebraska on Friday as the Huskers shifted into gear for the final 50 minutes of play. Waite and Weber scored two goals apiece, rallying the fifth-seeded and 13th-ranked Huskers to a 5-2 victory over South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA women's soccer tournament at Hibner Stadium. It is Nebraska's (15-3-3) 13th NCAA appearance and first tournament victory since 2016, when the Huskers also hosted the Jackrabbits.
Goals galore: Nebraska slips past Jackrabbits, advances in NCAA tourney with 5-2 win
Sadie Waite and Sarah Weber took the wheel for Nebraska on Friday as the Huskers shifted into gear for the final 50 minutes of play. Waite and Weber scored two goals apiece, rallying the fifth-seeded and 13th-ranked Huskers to a 5-2 victory over South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA women's soccer tournament at Hibner Stadium. It is Nebraska's (15-3-3) 13th NCAA appearance and first tournament victory since 2016, when the Huskers also hosted the Jackrabbits.
Zimmerman leads Ashland-Greenwood into first state semifinal since 2014
ASHLAND — Round three goes to Ashland-Greenwood. Meeting No. 7 Adams Central (9-2) in the Class C-1 playoffs for the third time in four seasons, the No. 3 Bluejays (10-1) got the final blow with a 34-8 victory Friday and advanced to the semifinals for the first time since a 2014 runner-up finish. The Patriots and Bluejays split the two previous meetings.
State volleyball: Minden takes down Kearney Catholic, wins first title since 1980
Not a lot separates Minden from Kearney Catholic – a state title for the first time since 1980 might help. The No. 1 Whippets (36-1) defeated No. 2 Kearney Catholic (32-3) in five sets Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center, adding its second state title in school history. Two high schools that are just 23½ miles apart and split a pair of season matchups, Minden had the deciding 'It' factor in a 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 19-25, 15-10 victory. “I'd say trust and energy,” Minden junior Mattie Kamery said.
State volleyball: Lutheran grinds down Clarkson/Leigh for third straight title
Lincoln Lutheran has sculpted a powerhouse in Nebraska high school volleyball. The Class C-2 No. 1 Warriors have won five state championships since 2004 after adding their third in a row Saturday, defeating No. 2 Clarkson/Leight 25-23, 25-21, 20-25, 22-25, 15-12 to capture the crown at the Devaney Sports Center. Lincoln Lutheran is 114-5 over its last three seasons and has won four state titles in five seasons.
Zimmerman leads Ashland-Greenwood into first state semifinal since 2014
ASHLAND — Round three goes to Ashland-Greenwood. Meeting No. 7 Adams Central (9-2) in the Class C-1 playoffs for the third time in four seasons, the No. 3 Bluejays (10-1) got the final blow with a 34-8 victory Friday and advanced to the semifinals for the first time since a 2014 runner-up finish. The Patriots and Bluejays split the two previous meetings.
Belzile's 3 assists help Nebraska soccer past Ohio State in Big Ten quarterfinals Original
Florence Belzile has made things happen for Nebraska soccer all year. On Sunday, she helped the No.19 Huskers down Ohio State 3-2 in a Big Ten tournament quarterfinal match at Hibner Field. Belzile, who ranked third in the nation in assists ahead of Sunday's matchup, assisted on all three of the Huskers' goals — two from Eleanor Dale and one for Sarah Weber. Belzile's three assists also marks a Nebraska single-game conference tournament record. “She has been playing exceptionally well,” Weber said.
Why moving state softball championship games to Omaha was the right call
The Nebraska School Activities Association takes a lot of grief over the decisions it makes. It got this one right. The NSAA should be proud of Monday, which featured three state softball championship games at Omaha's Connie Claussen Field. Hastings has been the epicenter of the state's softball scene, but the Nebraska-Omaha facility provides accommodations to the likes of everyone, including fans, players and media. Frankly, it was long overdue. Teams got their own spotlight.
Nebraska high school softball final rankings, Oct. 22
Check out the final high school softball rankings of the 2023 season. Class A 1. Papillion-La Vista (30-8);3 2. Millard North (28-6);2 3. Gretna (31-4);1 4. Lincoln Southwest (28-12);5 5. Lincoln East (30-9);4 6. Norfolk (25-13);6 7. Lincoln Pius X (25-13);9 8. Omaha Westside (24-10);8 9. Lincoln North Star (21-12);10 10. Millard West (15-9);7 Comments: Papillion-La Vista won its 17th state title and made its 31st consecutive consecutive state tournament.
Nebraska high school softball final rankings, Oct. 22
Check out the Lincoln Journal Star's final high school softball rankings of the 2023 season. Class A 1. Papillion-La Vista (30-8);3 2. Millard North (28-6);2 3. Gretna (31-4);1 4. Lincoln Southwest (28-12);5 5. Lincoln East (30-9);4 6. Norfolk (25-13);6 7. Lincoln Pius X (25-13);9 8. Omaha Westside (24-10);8 9. Lincoln North Star (21-12);10 10. Millard West (15-9);7 Comments: Papillion-La Vista won its 17th state title and made its 31st consecutive consecutive state tournament.
Gray: Why moving state softball championship games to Omaha was the right call
The Nebraska School Activities Association takes a lot of grief over the decisions it makes. It got this one right. The NSAA should be proud of Monday, which featured three state softball championship games at Omaha's Connie Claussen Field. Hastings has been the epicenter of the state's softball scene, but the Nebraska-Omaha facility provides accommodations to the likes of everyone, including fans, players and media. Frankly, it was long overdue. Teams got their own spotlight.
'Pretty awesome': Southeast lineman Johnson's TD puts exclamation on blowout win
Cooper Johnson's eyes lit up as big as the lunar moon above Union Bank Stadium. Midway through the second quarter of its 49-15 win against South Sioux City, the Lincoln Southeast (6-3) offense called a play it runs at the end of practices. Colt and left tackle lateral. Also known as a hook-and-ladder. Johnson's ears perked up.
State softball: Papillion-La Vista wins its 17th state title
OMAHA — Papillion-La Vista’s ‘Sweet 16’ finally turned 17 Monday. The Monarchs, 10-3 winners over Millard North at Connie Claussen Field in the Class A state championship, captured its 17th state title. Papillion-La Vista won state titles in: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2020. “They are all different and they are all special,” Monarch’s head coach Todd Petersen said. “They never get old.
State softball: Papillion-La Vista wins its 17th state title
OMAHA — Papillion-La Vista's 'Sweet 16' finally turned 17 Monday. The Monarchs, 10-3 winners over Millard North at Connie Claussen Field in the Class A state championship, captured its 17th state title. Papillion-La Vista won state titles in: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2020. “They are all different and they are all special,” Monarch's head coach Todd Petersen said. “They never get old.
State softball: Grand Island Northwest wins back-to-back Class B championships
OMAHA — Kyra Ray hit a bases-loaded RBI single, and Grand Island Northwest knocked off Blair 9-8 Monday. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio It proved to be what the Vikings needed, winning back-to-back Class B State Championships and the Vikings second overall. Reyse Zobel added a solo blast in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game 8-8. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry
State softball: Ashland-Greenwood wins Class C title for first time in school history
OMAHA — For the first time in school history, Ashland-Greenwood is a state softball champion. The Bluejays (27-7) defeated Bishop Neumann 2-0 Monday in the Class C state title at Nebraska-Omaha's Connie Claussen Field. “It feels amazing,” Ashland-Greenwood head coach Morgan Zahnow said. “We've got second five times – It was time to get first.
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