Teams battled hard in pool play the first three days this week for the opportunity to compete for the coveted championship in their sport. After some impressive showings and some tie breakers to be figured out, the schedules are set and champions will be crowned tomorrow afternoon. See the schedules below for more information.
Day two is in the books for sports competitions and some teams are feeling the euphoria of victory and others are feeling the agony of defeat. Luckily for all, tomorrow is a new day and the competition has only just begun. Results are as follows:
Opening day athletics for 2024 Cornhusker Boys Staters got into the action today as they took the field, stepped up to the plate, and hit the courts in competitions that pit their newly founded towns and teammates against each other. Camaraderie is palpable on each floor, that is evident. Chemistry among teammates are still in their early stages. With that said, some teams have gotten off to a very fast start, while others performances leave more to be desired. Results from day one are as follows:
Each year, eight Boys State towns compete for the coveted Town Championship trophy. Towns earn points during the week for various achievements. The big reveal happens during the graduation ceremony at Kimball Hall. Director Salak read the town names in order, starting with 8th place. The tension was palpable. When the final name was revealed, the men in red were throwing high-fives. Their fellow boys’ staters offered them respectful applause in appreciation of their efforts.
The 2022 town champion of American Legion Cornhusker Boys State is ALAMO!
Athletics at Cornhusker Boys’ State has a proud tradition. Each town fields a team in basketball, flag football, sand volleyball, and softball. At the end of pool play, teams will be seeded in a championship tournament.
