BLAIR, NEBRASKA (October 28, 2023) – The impending football clash between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers is shaping up to be a battle rich in tactical depth and individual skill. Both teams, with distinct motivations and trajectories this season, are set to deliver a compelling contest that could pivot on key moments and…
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Blair Falls to 0-2 in Tight Contest With Plattsmouth Blue Devils
PLATTSMOUTH, NE (2023 AUGUST 25) Blair’s Brock Templar could be considered the MVP of the game. That is small consolation to a Blair squad, though, reeling after an 0-2 start to the 2023 season. There were many opportunities for Blair to put the game away. Yet, miscues and penalties hamstrung the Bears on what could…
Blair Prepares For Plattsmouth: Conversation With Coach Bryan Soukup
The annual Blair-Plattsmouth match has grown in significance, resonating with the locals and setting high expectations for the season opener. However, for Coach Bryan Soukup of the Blair Bears, the match holds a consistent approach. “We have played Plattsmouth week 1 for quite a few seasons but we treat it just like any other game,”…
The Tradition Continues: Plattsmouth Takes On Blair
Friday nights during football season hold a special kind of magic, especially in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. This week is especially intense as Plattsmouth High prepares to battle Blair, a rivalry that has been steadily building over recent years. Two of the last three games were lopsided in Plattsmouth’s favor, but last year Blair scored more in…
Refs Give Titans Gift in Triumph Over Blair Bears for Game #1
BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL, Krantz Field – Friday’s showdown at Blair High School was more than just a game; it was an ensemble of grit, determination, and moments that left fans at the edge of their seats. In an exhilarating contest, the Norris Titans outpaced the Blair Bears 42-21, but not without its share of drama…
The Horses Scott Frost Rode in On
2022 June 13, MondayDon Collins This is a reply I wrote on a Facebook post. I’ve added the original post as quote at the top. My reply is below. Athlon’s annual college football preview has a feature other magazines don’t: Opposing coaches anonymously dish on each team. The Husker appetizer is particularly spicy. “We call…
Charlie Powers Wins 2022 NSAA Wrestling Championship
2022 February 19, SaturdayDon Collins Charlie Powers, senior at Blair High School, finished 2022, as a wrestler in the 160-pound weight class, at 50-4. After Saturday’s victory at the 2022 NSAA wrestling championship, make that 51-4. The outgoing senior beat Jett Samuelson, of Hastings, in overtime, with mere seconds to go, for a final score…
Charlie Powers: Work Means More Than Winning
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 7, Wednesday Charlie Powers is focused, passionate, and dedicated. He wrestles for Blair High School under the tutelage of coach Erich Warner. Coach Warner told us, “Charlie is a great teammate who has a tremendous work ethic and drive to become a great wrestler. He is challenging himself this summer having wrestled…