Nate Johnson

Lincoln

Sports Director at KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

Sports Director @Channel8ABC | Formerly @WYMT | WI ~ UK ~ KY~ NE | Duke of Hazard | Joshua 1:9

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Articles

LSU vs. Coastal Carolina: College World Series championship match is set

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two teams punched their tickets Wednesday to the championship series of the College World Series in Omaha. ✍️ THE GAME PLAN #MCWS x #RoadToOmaha pic.twitter.com/FtMzdDzwZo— College World Series of Omaha (@CWSOmaha) June 19, 2025Coastal Carolina took care of business to start the day, beating Louisville 11-3.
Nebraska volleyball adds three more commits to 2027 roster

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska volleyball is now up to five recruits in the class of 2027. Three commitments came in on Tuesday: Pulelehua Laikona, Shaye Witherspoon and Mallory Johnson. Laikona is a defensive specialist/libero who plays for the Arizona Storm. She is the No. 102 recruit in the 2027 class, according to PrepDig, and the No. 12 libero. Witherspoon is ranked No. 10 by PrepDig and No. 11 by PrepVolleyball.
Nebraska softball adds three-time NCAA champion Hannah Coor to roster

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb (KLKN) — Nebraska softball landed veteran Oklahoma transfer Hannah Coor on Monday. Hannah Coor is officially a Cornhusker! ✍️Welcome to the Red Team, @coor_hannah ‼️ pic.twitter.com/4HsQMyT95M— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) June 16, 2025Coor, a three-time NCAA champion, was a former teammate of Husker star Jordy Bahl at OU.
Former Husker bowler and NCAA champion prepares for U.S, Women's Open in Lincoln

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two-time NCAA national champion bowler and 2025 Husker Hall of Fame inductee Diandra Asbaty made her return to Lincoln this week for the U.S. Women’s Open. Two-time NCAA national champion bowler and recent Husker Hall of Fame inductee @diandraasbaty makes her return to Lincoln for the @USBC U.S. Women’s Open.
Buddy Kofoid takes the checkered flag at Eagle Nationals race

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Another rowdy and packed Eagle Raceway crowd cheered on Buddy Kofoid on Tuesday on his way to an Eagle Nationals victory.
Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor shines in Husker football's 'Battle at the Boneyard' camp

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska football commit Trae Taylor shined Friday night at Nebraska’s “Battle at the Boneyard” 7-on-7 camp. WHAT a pass and catch. @Qb6Trae x @AhmadHudson9 @Channel8ABC @HuskerFootball pic.twitter.com/gXjRrzQ2iz— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) June 7, 2025Taylor played alongside 5-star tight end Ahmad Hudson and Raw Miami’s 7×7 team.
Nebraska Athletics 2025 Hall of Fame class announced

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) — Five student-athletes make up the 2025 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class, announced on Thursday.
Six Lincoln East players make Prep Baseball Nebraska's all-state teams

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Prep Baseball Nebraska on Wednesday released its first, second and third all-state teams for this past season. Making the first team were Lincoln East outfielder Troy Peltz (Iowa Western commit), infielder Joey Senstock (Nebraska commit) and catcher Jeter Worthley (Nebraska commit). – ✨The Best in Nebraska. Period. Meet the 2025 All-State First Team.
Lincoln Youth Football kicks off first girls flag football season

1 month ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Youth Football hosted the first night of its inaugural girls flag football season on Tuesday. Lincoln Youth Football is kicking off its inaugural girl’s flag football season!More tonight on @Channel8ABC @LNKyouthfootbal @LPSAthletics pic.twitter.com/bBfargKy8U— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) May 28, 2025The league is designed to give them a platform to play football in the Lincoln area.
Lincoln East baseball wins Class A state championship

1 month ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

OMAHA, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln East baseball took down Millard North 5-4 on Friday night in a championship game that won’t soon be forgotten. 2025 NSAA Class A State Champs pic.twitter.com/FCM7OarRbC— Lincoln East Baseball (@EastSpartanBSB) May 24, 2025The Spartans’ offense got up in a hurry, taking a 3-0 lead after two innings. Millard North bounced back, scoring a run in the third. Going into the sixth inning, it was still 3-1, but the Mustangs found their groove, scoring two and tying the game.