Small Town Ball

Central Valley football will be READY to defend their Class D2 Championship. Cougars' coach Chip Bartos joins Austin Jacobsen on Small Town Ball as the pair discusses the unique atmosphere and community in the Central Valley program, and the pressure of performing for a POWERHOUSE program. How did Central Valley's focus shift from championship trophies to preparing for the 2025 season? Which young...

Former Nebraska football Blackshirt and NFL defensive lineman Jared Crick has RETURNED to his hometown to lead Cozad back to glory. The first-year head coach of the Haymakers joins Small Town Ball to discuss his passion for football and his excitement to rejoin the Cozad football program. What are the expectations heading into Crick's first season, and what will his coaching philosophy revolve aro...

Sandy Creek football has become a POWERHOUSE of success since changing from 11-man football to eight-man. Cougars football coach Andrew Kuta joins Austin Jacobsen on Small Town Ball to discuss the recent championship run for Sandy Creek and what it means to bring a title back to his hometown, community, and alma mater. Sandy Creek faces PLENTY of challenges in 2025; a new target after the 2024 sta...

Minden volleyball has DOMINATED Class C1 volleyball for back-to-back state championships. How will the Whippets compete after a LOADED senior class departed in 2024? Coach Julie Ratka joins Austin Jacobsen on Small Town Ball to discuss her team's CULTURE CHANGE to grow into one of the state's BEST teams. What rising stars could be next-up for the Whippets, and can Minden push for a THIRD straight...

South-Central Nebraska is FULL of tough and talented eight-man teams heading into the 2025 season. Evan Jones of the RPAC Rundown joins Austin Jacobsen to breakdown the upcoming high school football season across the Republican Plains Activity Conference. How will Dundy County-Stratton perform with STANDOUT athletes on the roster, and can Medicine Valley do a complete turnaround from season's past...

Austin Jacobsen brings a new perspective of Nebraska high school sports from the rural areas of the state. He’s joined weekly by athletes, coaches, and more from across Nebraska promoting the best storylines, scores, and matchups from Classes C1 to D2. Follow Austin Jacobsen on social: Twitter: https://x.com/Austin2Jacobsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaustin8/ Follow Hurrdat Sports on so...