Mason Kern

Omaha

~ Award-Winning Sports Director @KSNBLocal4 + @Local4_Sports | Emmy-nominated | @ASU + @Cronkite_ASU alum | Don’t talk about it, be about it ~

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Bernthal Booth resigns as Creighton volleyball coach, successor named

2 weeks ago | 1011now.com | Mason Kern

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A new era is set to begin at D.J. Sokol Arena. Kirsten Bernthal Booth is resigning as Creighton volleyball coach to “pursue opportunities outside of coaching,” according to a school release. Creighton Athletic Director Marcus Blossom announced Sunday that Brian Rosen will take over the program. A release said Bernthal Booth, who led the Bluejays for 22 seasons, will continue to support the program through fundraising and outreach.
High school cancels remainder of football season due to lack of available players

Oct 1, 2024 | fox5vegas.com | Mason Kern

OXFORD, Neb. (KSNB/Gray News) - A high school in Nebraska says it has made the difficult decision to cancel its remaining football games for the season. Southern Valley Schools announced Tuesday they have canceled the remainder of their 2024 high school football season due to a lack of available players. The cancelation includes both the varsity and junior varsity teams.
Stein motivated by new responsibilities as Northwest football navigates fall practices

Aug 15, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Longtime Northwest football coach Kevin Stein has added responsibilities as a position coach focusing on running backs and quarterbacks in light of the retirement of an assistant. He said he’s loving every minute of it. “Having a chance to coach a position and get your feet dirty more and be more accountable for a position. -- I’m doing it because I love it,” Stein said.
Northwest softball chasing Class B state title three-peat with ‘dominant’ mentality

Aug 15, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Northwest softball enters the 2024 season as the two-time defending Class B state champions. Every year brings changes to the roster, but the Vikings return eight starters from last year and are confident in what could potentially be a three-peat. “I think there’s a lot more targets on your back,” Northwest softball coach Mitch Sadd said. “Everybody is going to be gunning for you and they want to be the first ones to take you down.
GICC football gearing up for second season under Ashby

Aug 14, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - After debuting as head football coach at Grand Island Central Catholic in 2023, Jeff Ashby is ready for more entering his second season. The Crusaders played a plethora of young players. It’s one of the reasons why the team won just two games. Now, those same kids are a year older and have more experience, leading to increased confidence in what the team can do in Class C2.
St. Cecilia football building with biggest roster under Head

Aug 13, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings St. Cecilia football program has started fall practices and is coming off a season where they qualified for the Class C2 state playoffs. The Bluehawks did not make it out of the first round, losing to Yutan to end the season. It’s a new year, but more of the same for coach Clint Head. He said this year’s turnout for football is bigger than any class during his tenure with the program. “We have a nice group of seniors to help us try and lead this thing,” Head said.
Grand Island Senior High bowling receives thousands in single donation

Aug 8, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation has awarded the Grand Island Senior High boys and girls bowling programs with a $10,000 grant as part of its Sports Matter program on its 10-year anniversary.
Creighton forward Traudt returns to Tri-Cities to host youth camp

Aug 5, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Creighton sophomore forward Isaac Traudt hosted a youth basketball camp at the Hastings YMCA on Monday. The Grand Island Senior High alum said that it was special to give back to the communities that have helped build him into who he is today. “This is where I grew up,” Traudt said. “Grand Island, I obviously grew up there, but I was always in Hastings, Kearney, those areas. We have some kids from those surrounding areas, Doniphan and St. Paul, too.
‘Right where we need to be’: Huskers adapting to changing world of NIL

Aug 1, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - College athletics has shifted into the world of name, image and likeness. As a result, programs are becoming more involved with fundraising efforts, along with creating or collaborating with their own NIL collectives. Nebraska has built up its own relationship with 1890 Nebraska. Matt Davison, president of the organization, told Local4 that the university and its collective are in a good spot relative to the rest of college athletics.
Central City pitcher Ruhl commits to Creighton baseball

Jul 31, 2024 | ksnblocal4.com | Mason Kern

CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - After a standout season with the Kernels baseball co-op of Central City and Centura in the spring, and following several impressive performances in Kansas City this summer, pitcher Jakob Ruhl announced his commitment to play college baseball at Creighton on Tuesday night. I am blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Creighton University! Thank you to my Family, Coaches, and Friends for getting me here.