Caelan Debban

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Anchor and Reporter at KMLF-TV (Grand Island, NE)

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GACC/West Point-Beemer racks up double-digit hits in 9-4 win over Thurston-Cuming County

1 week ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

WEST POINT - For the second time in two weeks, the GACC/West Point-Beemer Patriots take down the Thurston-Cuming County Thunder. The Patriot bats got going early in Saturday afternoon's battle, scoring three runs on three hits in the bottom of the first inning. The Thunder rolled right back, tying the game on a bases-clearing triple by Owen Kneifl. In the very next at bat, Trevor Trimble gave TCC the lead with an RBI single.
Thunderbolt's take down Panthers thanks to stellar defense

2 weeks ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

NORFOLK - The first day of May brought near perfect weather to Norfolk as the Panthers hosted Lincoln Pius X in a late-season contest. The Panthers opened up the scoring in the bottom of the first inning after a hit and a pair of walks as Hayden Kelley singled through the gap to score Ethan Synovec from third. The Thunderbolt's defense got out of the inning with an unassisted double play from Kai Vanis.
Late goal propels Norfolk over Lincoln North Star

1 month ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

NORFOLK - The Norfolk Panthers earn their fourth straight win after a late goal put them ahead of the Lincoln North Star Navigators for the 2-1 victory. The Panthers got off to a hot start as Isidro Rosas scored his 8th goal of the season in just the 5th minute of the contest, putting Norfolk on top 1-0. Norfolk held most of the possession in the first 20 minutes, but the Gators began to take control, although not gathering a goal.
Lincoln Southeast nets two goals to take down Columbus in season opener

1 month ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

COLUMBUS - It didn't take the Lincoln Southeast Knights very long to make headlines in the 2025 spring soccer season after traveling to Columbus and beating the Discoverers 2-0. The wind played a factor all game long and only grew stronger as the match continued. That didn't stop the Knights. After shutting down a few early Discoverer opportunities, the Knights broke the scoring barrier in the 15th minute.
Papillion-La Vista South marches to State Championship after narrow win over Millard North

2 months ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

LINCOLN - For the first time in their 21-year school history, the Papillion-La Vista South Titans are heading to the State Championship game. The Titans, holding the #1 overall seed in the tournament, took on the #4 Millard North Mustangs for the third time this season. Millard North started the Class A semifinal contest on a 7-0 run and controlled the early half of the first quarter, but Papillion-La Vista South quickly caught up to trail 17-16 at the end of one.
Concordia jumps ahead with late three to beat Sidney and advance to C1 semifinals

2 months ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

LINCOLN - In one of the best games of the day, the #3 Concordia Mustangs move on to the Class C1 semifinals after taking down the #6 Sidney Red Raiders, 49-45. The first quarter was quiet in terms of offense, staying scoreless until Concordia broke through with a bucket at the five minute mark. Sidney answered back and found a rhythm, taking a 9-4 lead after one. Concordia caught fire in the second quarter, going on a 16-9 run to take a two-point lead.
Garrett's 55 points smash program record in Northeast Hawks upset victory

2 months ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

NORFOLK - The final regular season contest at the Cox Activities Center came with a glaring cost - no more Vincent Garrett showcases at home. The Northeast Hawks (7-17) ended their season with a dominant 109-99 victory over the Ellsworth Panthers (19-10) and secured a spot against DMACC in the ICCAC postseason tournament. The win was behind Vincent Garrett's 55-point explosion that helped the Hawks get up early and stay in front of the Panthers.
Hawks fall short in second-half rally

2 months ago | newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

NORFOLK - The Northeast Hawks ended the 2025 regular season in a tough home defeat to the Ellsworth Panthers 75-64. The Hawks (20-7) lost to the Panthers (23-5) earlier this season and looked for a chance to move into a tie for second place in the conference. Northeast trailed early, but took the lead off a Mia Wiederin three-pointer and held it for the rest of the first quarter. The Panthers took off in the next frame, outscoring the Hawks 26-12 behind the deep shooting of Laia Santanach.
Strong first half paves way for Pierce in win over Battle Creek

2 months ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

WAYNE - The postseason for boys High school hoops officially tipped off on Monday night as the Pierce Bluejays and the Battle Creek Braves battled for survival. The winner of this Class C1-Subdistrict 5 matchup would take on the #1 seed and host, Wayne Blue Devils (19-5) on Tuesday night at 6:00 pm. Pierce got the game going strong as Keaton Frazier and Brock Collison combined for some big early buckets.
Logan View/Scribner-Snyder wins tight C1-4 play-in over Laurel-Concord-Coleridge

2 months ago | northeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Caelan Debban

COLUMBUS - With the season on the line, the Logan View/Scribner-Snyder Raiders surged late against Laurel-Concord-Coleridge for the 59-53 win on Monday night. The Raiders (10-12) entered the game as the #4 seed in the Sub-district, while the Bears (12-11) held the #5 seed. The back and forth first quarter was a sign for what was to come, as both teams traded baskets early. LCC did find a little momentum late in the quarter, leading by as many as 8 points.