by Eric | 10 Jun 2026 | 2026, Top Stories, Sports
The Larry Frost Outstanding Athlete Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Pentathlon contest each year at Cornhusker Boys’ State. Delegates from each town compete in a series of events and are awarded points based on their placement.
The 2026 Outstanding Athlete of American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State is Justus Kreifels of Nebraska City and Lourdes Central High School.
L to R: Cornhusker Boys’ State Corp. President Don Suchy, Outstanding Athlete Justus Kreifels, and Cornhusker Boys’ State Athletic Director Marcus Donner
by Eric | 4 Jun 2026 | 2026, Featured Slider, Featured Stories, Track Meet
The Cornhusker Boys’ State track meet was held on June 4, 2026 on the University of Nebraska campus. The events included the 100M, 1600M, 400M, 800M, 4X100M, 4X400M, Shot Put, and Long Jump.
by Eric | 18 Jun 2025 | 2025, Top Stories, Sports
Many great athletes have attended Cornhusker Boys’ State. In addition to the team sports leagues, delegates compete in individual events during the week to determine the best all-around athlete. The award is named for the program’s longtime athletic director and volunteer, Coach Larry Frost. The 2025 Outstanding Athlete is Andel Riyangow of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Runner-up is Benjamin Nelson of Boyd County High School, and third place is Jordan Farmer of Westview High School (Omaha).
by Cale | 6 Jun 2025 | 2025, Basketball, Bataan, Gettysburg
By Nicholas
Staters from Bataan finished up their last basketball game of pool play, concluding the regular season portion of Boys State. Ending with a 1-2 record they will proceed to the 5th/6th place game.
by Tony | 5 Jun 2025 | 2025, Alamo, Basketball, Manila Bay, Featured Stories, Gettysburg
By Troy
Basketball moved outside today for their third and final regular-season games. Gettysburg and Manila Bay finished undefeated and will play for the championship, while Alamo and Yorktown entered their games needing wins to challenge for a spot in the 3rd and 4th place games; both brought home the victory, with Alamo narrowly winning in a 10-7 victory. Bataan and Bunker Hill will play in the 5th and 6th place game. Belleau Wood and Valley Forge continued their struggle, but they will get a chance to play each other for their first win of the week. 
