Lincoln scores pair of third-period goals to get by Sioux City 3-2 in Western Conference semifinal opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) – The Lincoln Stars scored a pair of third-period goals to take Game 1 of the best-of-five USHL Western Conference Semifinals with a 3-2 victory against Sioux City.
Giacomo Martino and Nick Sykora scored in the second period to give the Musketeers a 2-1 lead headed into the final period, but a pair of Lincoln goals less than two minutes apart proved to be the difference maker.
Sioux City goaltender Samuel Urban made 15 saves in the loss.
The Musketeers will play Game 2 of the series tomorrow in Lincoln at 7:05 p.m.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Local schools raise money for KCAU 9 morning director's cancer battle
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Two metro softball teams came together for a cause Tuesday night at East High School. East and Bishop Heelan participated in a strikeout cancer event organized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. T-shirts, stickers, as well as ice cream floats, were on sale with all proceeds going to help Zachary Malenosky who is currently battling brain cancer. Zach directs Good Day Siouxland here at KCAU 9. He continues his recovery after having a lemon-sized tumor removed from his brain. Zach graduated from Heelan and is the nephew of East's softball coach Bubba Malenosky. 'Just called and said, hey, you want to do this with us?' Josh 'Bubba' Malenosky said. 'Since Zach's a Heelan alumni, it's a fore sure yes. Lexie's always been great. ANd yeah, we just teamed up together and we're trying to just teach kids that there's more than just softball. And we're all part of this thing called life.' Story continues below Top Story: Sac County Sheriff: Man assaulted jail staff, attempted escape Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Since starting the Stroke Out Cancer initiative, more than ten years ago, NFCA members have raised thousands of dollars used to help cancer organizations continue their efforts to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from the disease through research, education, advocacy, and service. 'Looking at the jerseys, looking at the people in the stands, you know, it just puts info perspective that we're all fighting for one cause, which is to find that cure for any type of cancer and that so many of our family members, you know, friends are affected by this,' Heelan Softball Coach Lexie Stolen. 'We love finding ways to help the community and it being a Heelan alum that we're helping out made it even better. Happy that Bubba always reaches out to us in order to play this Strike Out Cancer Game, so I tell him, you know, every year, let's do it.' Before the doubleheader, Zach threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his cousin, East High 8th grader, Josie Malenosky. All the money raised from Monday's even is going to Zach for medical bills and other expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
First council vote on land sale for new Sioux City sports complex unanimous yes
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Council members unanimously voted yes to the first consideration of a proposal from Siouxland Developers LLC to buy 2.3 acres of land next to Lewis and Clark Park. The sale price for the city property is $50,000. Developers said that they plan to invest $5 million to build a new 65,000 square-foot sports complex. City documents indicate that the facility would provide year-round athletic opportunities for the region. It would include five basketball courts and nine volleyball courts as well as a batting cage. Story continues below Top Story: 185th Air Refueling Wing welcomes new Commander with ceremony Lights & Sirens: Man denied new trial, sentenced for deadly rollover near Salix Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here This project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026. 'That's going to boost the community so much to have that available for our youth,' Sioux City Mayor Pro Tem Dan Moore said. 'I mean it's really a boost to our youth programs city-wide and beyond.' The council is expected to have final consideration of the sale on July 14. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Stevenage sign Plymouth defender Earley
Saxon Earley played three times for Lincoln during a loan spell last season [Getty Images] Stevenage have signed defender Saxon Earley from fellow League One side Plymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old returns to the Lamex Stadium on a permanent deal after a loan spell with the club in 2022. Advertisement He is the second player to swap Plymouth for Stevenage in a week following midfielder Jordan Houghton on Friday. Earley joined the Pilgrims in January 2023 and made 11 appearances in his first season, scoring twice, before spending 2024-25 on loan with Lincoln and Wycombe. He played 27 times for Stevenage during their promotion-winning campaign to League One during a loan spell from former club Norwich City.
