Marc Zavala

Grand Island

Sports Writer at Grand Island Independent

Sports writer, mostly in volleyball, cross country, wrestling and track and field, for the Grand Island Independent for 15 years. Big fan of the KC Chiefs.

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Articles

Blue edges Red by slimmest of margins in All-Star dual

1 week ago | nptelegraph.com | Marc Zavala

Anyia Roberts helped the Red squad get a little confidence during the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star duals. The Red were trailing 22-12 before the former Grand Island Senior High wrestled against the Blue’s Diesel Janovich of Elkhorn. Roberts won the match 4-0 and helped the Red win five of the last eight matches as the dual ended with a 26-all tie Saturday at the the Nebraska National Guard Armory in Grand Island.
Loosvelt

1 week ago | yorknewstimes.com | Marc Zavala

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Blue edges Red by slimmest of margins in All-Star dual

1 week ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

Anyia Roberts helped the Red squad get a little confidence during the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association. The Red were trailing 22-12 before the former Grand Island Senior High wrestled against the Blue’s Diesel Janovich of Elkhorn. Roberts won the match 4-0 and helped the Red win five of the last eight matches as the dual ended with a 26-all tie Saturday at the the Nebraska National Guard Armory in Grand Island.
Fruchtl, Garfield to be inducted into NSWCA Hall of Fame, Friday

2 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

A former city wrestler and a former wrestling contributor will be honored for their accolades to the sport of wrestling. Former Grand Island Senior High and Northwest wrestler Blake Fruchtl, along with Aurora’s Jim Garfield will be inducted into the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Boulder Flatts in Grand Island. Fruchtl and Garfield will be two of 15 people being to be inducted.
Sautron dominate, wins Allen Capital Group Championship

2 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

Rudy Sautron had an eagle on his first hole of the second day of the Allen Capital Group Championships. The University of Nebraska golfer’s day only got better after that. After being in a four-way tie for the lead after the first day, Sautron finished with two eagles, along with six birdies as he fired a 64 second-day score to help him take the tournament title with a 12-under, 132 two-day total Sunday at Riverside Golf Club.
'I grew a lot as a person and a player': Baylor Scheierman feels success in first season with Celtics

3 weeks ago | journalstar.com | Marc Zavala

Like any kid growing up, Baylor Scheierman had a dream of playing in the NBA someday. That dream for the Aurora native came true last year when he was selected with the 30th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft June 26. Scheierman just completed his first season with the Celtics. He said just getting drafted was a dream come true, especially by the Boston Celtics, which have 18 NBA championships including the season before he was drafted.
Allen Capital Group Championship set for this weekend

3 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

The Allen Capital Group Championship is set to tee off at Riverside Golf Club this weekend. There are about 170 players participating in this year’s championships, which used to be called the Tom Dinsdale Automotive Amateur Golf Classic. A total of 72 golfers will take part in the championship flight. Riverside Head Golf professional Brian Fauss said there is a lot of local and state talent coming to compete in the championships.
'I grew a lot as a person and a player' - Baylor Scheierman feels success in 1st season with Celtics

3 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

Like any kid growing up, Baylor Scheierman had a dream of playing in the NBA someday. That dream for the Aurora native came true last year when he was selected with the 30th overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft June 26. Scheierman just completed his first season with the Celtics. He said just getting drafted was a dream come true, especially by the Boston Celtics, which have 18 NBA championships including the season before he was drafted.
Former Husker QB Crouch helps at Jake Gillespie Home Run Derby

3 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

A former Nebraska legend came to Grand Island to help with a special cause. Former Husker Eric Crouch came out to help out with the fourth annual Jake Gillespie Home Run Derby Saturday at the Platt Duetsche. Crouch signed autographs and helped deliver the first pitch before the derby. The home run derby honors the memory of Jake Gillespie, who would have turned 26 this month. Jake lost his life in a car accident in Buffalo County on Jan. 1, 2022.
USave 3

3 weeks ago | theindependent.com | Marc Zavala

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