Today we’re joined by Jeff Smith and Jake Muhlheisen, two cornerstones of one of the most remarkable athletic eras in Nebraska high school history. 

From youth sports and family roots to elite high school competition, Jeff and Jake share their journeys, including:

• Playing for legendary Lincoln Southeast coaches like Alex Gordon Sr., Bob McNaught, and Frank Solich

• Growing up in an era stacked with elite teammates and rivals 

• Jake’s memories playing for iconic football coach Chuck Mizerski 

• The jaw-dropping dominance of Lincoln Southeast in the 1990s, when the school captured 41 state championships across 13 sports

• Ties to UNL basketball

If you love Nebraska sports history, powerhouse high school dynasties, or great stories about teammates who became lifelong friends, tune in to this episode.

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For the first time on Legends Rock, we welcome three guests at once, so you know it’s a special trio.

Joining the show are Dick Muma, Bob Martin, and Jim Eberly—the leaders of the legendary 1972 David City Scouts basketball team, a group that captured the school’s first state basketball championship and capped off an unforgettable run.

We dig into what made David City special from the origin of the “Scouts” nickname to the balance, toughness, and belief that powered a 21–2 season against a schedule loaded with Class B competition. With one of the state’s best coaches at the helm and a roster where every starter could be the high scorer on any given night, this team was built to win.

The conversation revisits the thrilling state tournament run, including a first-round shootout with Hastings St. Cecilia, a semifinal win over Louisville, and the championship victory over Norfolk Catholic—where all-state standout Bob Martin delivered one of the most dominant all-around seasons in Class C history.

We also reflect on the broader legacy:

• A program that hadn’t reached state in 21 years

• A coaching family that shaped Nebraska basketball

• Players who went on to coaching, college success, and even professional football

• And memories that still resonate more than 50 years later

This episode is part history lesson, part reunion, and part celebration of what happens when the right people come together at the right time.

A true Nebraska hoops classic, told by the men who lived it.

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If you’ve followed Nebraska athletics at any point in the last 35+ years, you know today’s guest: Steve Sipple. Sip. Sipple. Steven F. Sipple. Whatever name you choose “Legend” might be the most accurate.

In this episode, we dive into Sip’s Columbus roots, growing up Discoverer tough, playing basketball for Coach Al Schnabel, and witnessing a powerhouse era in CHS athletics from the mats to the hardwood. We even dust off some yearbook photos and an old scouting report for a few laughs.

Then we jump to Sip’s professional journey: from the early college journalism spark to his decades covering Nebraska sports at the Lincoln Journal Star, and now his role with On3 and as co-host of Early Break on 93.7 The Ticket.

From historic Husker moments to the stories behind the stories—Sip has seen it all, chronicled it all, and lived it all.

Tune in for a fast-paced and fun episode with one of the most recognizable voices in Nebraska sports.

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Welcome to Legends Rock, brought to you by the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame! In this episode, Executive Director Chuck Johnston sits down with Scott Hazelrigg, a fifth-generation Nebraskan whose career has been defined by leadership, community, and youth empowerment. As President and Founder of the NorthStar Foundation, Scott has dedicated his life to helping young people find direction and opportunity through education and athletics.

From his formative years at Westside High School and TCU to roles as Executive Director of the Strategic Air & Space Museum, Youth Director at Countryside Community Church, and long-time Westside School Board member, Scott’s journey is one of purpose, service, and connection.

Tune in as Chuck and Scott discuss growing up in Omaha, his family’s legacy of service, and how NorthStar is shaping the next generation through mentorship and sports including its standout lacrosse program.

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Today our guest is Jim Flanery, head women’s basketball coach at Creighton University — and a true legend both on and off the court. From his roots in Guthrie Center, Iowa, to walking on at Creighton under Tony Barone, Flan’s journey has been shaped by grit, humor, and a lifelong love of the game.

In this episode, we talk about his playing days alongside future coaches Todd Eisner and Porter Moser, his transition into women’s basketball under Bruce Rasmussen, and his memories of standout Bluejay athletes like Connie Yori. We’ll also dive into his coaching career highlights, his impact on Creighton women’s basketball, and the relationships that have defined his success.

Tune in as Coach Flanery shares stories, insights, and the passion that’s made him one of the most respected coaches in the game.

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They called him “Dean the Dream” for a reason. Dean Thompson’s smooth, effortless style made him one of the most gifted scorers Omaha has ever seen. At Omaha Westside, he led the Warriors to the Class A boys basketball championship his senior year, averaging 23 points per game and earning all-state honors. His legacy continued at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he rewrote the record books—tallying 1,816 career points, a record that still stands today—before the days of the 3-point line or shot clock.

In this episode, Dean reflects on growing up in a basketball family, the backyard battles that shaped him, and the unforgettable state title run in 1980. We revisit his legendary UNO career, his experiences playing alongside greats in tournaments and pro leagues, his time with the Omaha Racers, and even his surprising post-basketball ventures. From driveway games to scoring records, Thompson’s journey is one every Nebraska fan will want to hear.

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Bruce Chubick, Jr. (aka Chubs) left an unforgettable mark on Nebraska hoops. From Atkinson West Holt to his four years at Nebraska, competing in four NCAA tournaments, before an eight-year professional career in Europe where he earned recognition as one of Belgium’s top players.

In this conversation, Bruce reflects on “Growing Up Chubick,” the powerhouse West Holt teams, and the memorable competition across the state in the late 1980s. We revisit his time at Nebraska, from redshirting as a freshman to playing alongside legends, and relive iconic moments—most notably the block against Kansas, a play that still gives Husker fans chills.

If you love Nebraska basketball history, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

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This month’s guest on Legends Rock is a true Nebraska sports historian — and a Hastings legend — Greg Mays. A 1986 Hastings High graduate and 1990 Hastings College alum, Greg was part of the Broncos’ basketball team that reached the Elite Eight of the NAIA national tournament.

In this episode, we explore Greg’s lifelong passion for high school sports history, the inspiration behind his popular “Suiting Up Varsity” Twitter feed and podcast, and his travels across the state uncovering and preserving athletic stories. We’ll also talk about his award-winning career as an educator, his upcoming book project on Nebraska high school sports, and some memorable moments from his own playing days — including that 1989 Hastings College squad, Coach Mike Trader, and “the poster.”

From the best high school athletes he’s ever seen to the schools that do an exceptional job honoring their athletic heritage, Greg shares insights, stories, and a deep appreciation for the games and the people who make them legendary.

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This month’s guest on Legends Rock is Nebraska sports journalism royalty — the legendary Lee Barfknecht. A longtime writer for the Omaha World-Herald and past president of the Football Writers Association of America, Lee has covered it all, from high school gyms to the biggest stages in college athletics.

Host Chuck Johnston and Lee go back decades, so this conversation is part reunion, part oral history, and all heart. They talk about Lee’s early days in Superior, his path to the OWH, and the unforgettable players, coaches, and games he covered along the way — including standout eras like the star-studded 1982 boys’ all-state team and a deep dive into schools that produced a long list of NHSS Hall of Fame inductees.

Lee also reflects on why covering girls’ basketball with care and respect mattered just as much as the major college football stories he later wrote. This is a celebration of Nebraska sports — and the man who helped tell its stories for generations.  

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This month on Legends Rock, we’re joined by the incredible Kirsten Bernthal Booth, the longtime head coach who transformed Creighton Volleyball into a national powerhouse. But before the record wins, conference titles, and NCAA Tournament runs, Kirsten was a multi-sport athlete at Lincoln East, competing in gymnastics, swimming, and eventually becoming a state tennis champion.

We take it back to her roots—her family (including ties to Wayne State and NHSS Hall of Famer Denny Smith), the influence of coaching legend Myron Oehlerking, and her path from Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State), where she was the 1993 National Freshman of the Year, a 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year nominee, and later a Hall of Fame inductee.

From a graduate assistantship at Iowa to a run at Kirkwood CC and eventually landing the head coaching job at Creighton in 2003, Kirsten shares the moments, mentors, and decisions that shaped her journey. We talk about her connection with fellow Creighton legends like Jim Flanery, Dana Altman and Greg McDermott, the culture she built, and why she chose to stay with the Bluejays—even when other offers came calling.

It’s an inspiring conversation with one of Nebraska’s true coaching legends.

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