Nate Johnson

Lincoln

Sports Director at KLKN-TV (Lincoln, NE)

Sports Director for @channel8abc | Wisconsin ~ Kentucky ~ Nebraska | Duke of Hazard | Joshua 1:9

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Articles

Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Legislature recognize Husker wrestling for exceptional season

6 days ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska wrestling was recognized by state officials on Thursday for its runner-up performance in the NCAA championship. Gov. Jim Pillen proclaimed Thursday as Husker Wrestling Day in Nebraska in honor of the team. Hard work, grit and a little swag.
Nebraska baseball takes down Creighton in rivalry rematch

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska baseball took down Crieghton 6-3 on Tuesday. Series evened. #GBR pic.twitter.com/G8BodfqZJp— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) April 16, 2025The Huskers lost 9-5 to the Bluejays earlier this year in Lincoln. This time, Nebraska fueled its win with some late scoring, putting up 4 runs in the last five innings. The Huskers also shut the Bluejays out during that stretch. Tuesday night done right.
Lincoln Stars down Tri-City in final home game of regular season

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Stars put a bow on their final home game of the season, beating the Tri-City Storm 4-2. ️DUB#LNKHockey #StarsNation pic.twitter.com/Qa1enjJvts— y – Lincoln Stars (@LincolnStars) April 12, 2025With the victory, Lincoln makes franchise history, winning its most games ever in a regular season.
Concordia and Doane softball split doubleheader

1 week ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Concordia and Doane played a softball doubleheader Friday in Crete, each winning one game. What a day for some softball! @cunesoftball x @DoaneSoftball @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/lkuE1Fpx0l— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) April 11, 2025Doane won the first game 2-0 behind a two-run sixth inning. With that win, the Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak. Concordia bounced back in game two, winning 5-4. | G2 FINAL: @cunesoftball 5, Doane 4 (Crete, NE).
Nebraska softball breaks home run record in win over Creighton

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska smashed three home runs en route to an 8-2 win over rival Creighton on Wednesday night. Wednesday night W! pic.twitter.com/kTUSQe0joa— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) April 10, 2025Those three home runs helped push Nebraska to a program-record 79 homers with 11 games left in the season. Samantha Bland, Ava Bredwell and Ava Kuszak all homered in the win.
Nebraska grounds the Jayhawks, snapping Kansas' nine-game win streak

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska baseball defeated Kansas 7-5 on Tuesday. TEAM W. #GBR pic.twitter.com/2QxoTjZeeb— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) April 9, 2025Kansas had won nine straight games coming into its home contest against the Huskers. Nebraska, looking to beat its fourth ranked opponent, started the scoring off with a run in the first. The Red and White would get up to a 4-1 lead after four played. BIG STICK BUETTE. His 2nd RBI double of the day.
Norris takes down Lincoln Southeast in first game at Titan Activities Complex

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Norris beat Lincoln Southeast 7-2 on Tuesday night. Game day and a special one for @Norris_Baseball as they open play on their new field!Lincoln Southeast vs. Norris @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/blYzkTeL5f— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) April 8, 2025The Titans unveiled their brand-new field, playing their first-ever game on it. Norris defeats Elkhorn 4-2 in Varsity Baseball & improves to 10-2 on the season.
Nebraska baseball snaps two-game losing streak, takes down Rutgers at home

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska baseball team bounced back in a big way Friday night, beating Rutgers 8-5 at Haymarket Park. Friday Night W. #GBR pic.twitter.com/KFpQHJewji— Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) April 5, 2025The win snaps a two-game losing streak after the Big Red took consecutive losses to in-state rivals Creighton and Omaha. Dylan Carey led the team in RBIs with three, going 2-for-3 on the night. Will Walsh picked up the win, going five innings and striking out two. Build off it.
Nebraska softball hammers Iowa in game one of road series

2 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The No. 20-ranked Nebraska softball team took care of business in Iowa City on Friday, winning 12-0 in five innings. What a way to start the weekend‼️ pic.twitter.com/55886yPJ2w— Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) April 5, 2025Jordyn Bahl led the way once again for the Huskers, hitting a grand slam in the second inning.
Huskers out-hoop the Hoyas in College Basketball Crown

3 weeks ago | klkntv.com | Nate Johnson

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska men’s basketball defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 81-69 on Wednesday in the second round of the College Basketball Crown. JACKPOT. pic.twitter.com/FvFt0LQBd2— Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) April 3, 2025Nebraska was led once again by Brice Williams. The Husker senior nearly had back-to-back 30-point games, going for 28. HE DOESN’T MISS.