Cornhusker Clash 2025 Recap

Once again we traveled to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to compete at the Cornhusker Clash. We had a great time and already can’t wait for next year! This tournament taught us a lot about ourselves and our capabilities.


Rookies:

All of our rookies that came along to this tournament got more great experience with all aspects of the game. Throughout the tournament, they had great communication and quickly picked up the throwing rotation to keep everyone from getting worn out too fast. There were a lot of successful throws being made and good resets to help out the rest of the team. Many attempts for catches were made and although did not always go as planned, we are happy to see the rookies know that they are capable of great things.

Veterans:

Our vets played well throughout the day. For most of the points we worked together, communicated and got off lots of successful team throws getting us out after out. A few issues we had though, were throwing without blockers and throwing without reason or without being called to throw. We plan to learn from our mistakes and focus on them during practice!


Now let’s here from some of our players.

Co-Captain Ben Breidenbach: “Everyone played as individuals and not as a team, that’s why we lost. Last year we had time to get to know one another’s tendencies and play style, so we played much more synchronized. We have time to correct this as it is still early in the season.”

Rookie Chloe Kaderabek: “I think UNL was a great first experience. I liked that the rookies got a ton of play time, so I felt like I learned a lot. I also enjoyed the help I received from my teammates and other players as well.”

Rookie Logan VanCamp: “It was fun! It was very helpful to get the rookies a lot of minutes and really helped with our confidence going into the next tournament.”


Photo Credit: Maisie Montemurno

We had a great time at the Cornhusker Clash and can’t wait for next year!


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October 2025 Rookie of the Month

The Rookie of the Month award is an award given monthly to a player voted on by their teammates to recognize all the hard work they have put into the team throughout the month. October’s winner is Logan VanCamp! He is a currently pursuing a degree in general engineering and expects to graduate in 2029. Here are his responses to some brief interview questions.


Q: How do you feel about winning this award?

A: Winning this award feels pretty good. We have quite a few solid rookies, so getting the nod over some of the other guys (and gals) means quite a bit. I think it will be fun competing with the other rookies for this award throughout the year and I think it will push all of us to become better players. 

Q: What skill do you think you have improved on the most since joining the team?

A: I think what I’ve improved on the most since joining is just being comfortable out on the court. When I first joined, I was a little overwhelmed at times, but now I’m much more comfortable and confident during play. 

Q: What are your thoughts on this season and tournaments so far?

A: So far dodgeball has been a lot of fun and has made the college experience much better overall. I’ve only gone to 1 tournament so far, but I am looking forward to going to more and seeing how much we can improve as a team, and how much I can improve as an individual player throughout the year. 

Q: What are you looking forward to the most for our home tournament this weekend?

A: I’m really excited for Pioneer Sweets being at the home tournament because I love ice cream. 


Congratulations again to Logan for being recognized and receiving this award!

October 2025 Baller of the Month

The Baller of the Month award is an award given monthly to a player voted on by their teammates to recognize all the hard work they have put into the team throughout the month. October’s winner is Ben Breidenbach! Here are his responses to some brief interview questions.


Q: What are your thoughts on winning this award? How does it feel to know your teammates recognized you for this award?

A: It is a great honor that my teammates recognized me as Baller of the Month. My teammates have been putting in the work and playing well, which has allowed me to excel in my own ways.

Q: In what ways have you seen the team change since the beginning of the year?

A: Since the beginning of the year, I have seen my team grow as both individuals and as a group. We have been playing well together, which has allowed us to home in on the issues that have arisen. 

Q: What skill have you been focusing most on?

A: This season, I have been focusing on my court awareness and dodgeball IQ. I need to be able to see outcomes and plays to aid in play calling or controlling the court.

Q: What is a goal you hope to achieve by the end of the semester?

A: By the end of the semester, a goal I aim to achieve is placing my team in the top 20 standings and sending our winter graduates off with a few wins under their belt for the year.


Congrats to Ben, for winning this award! He always brings a positive attitude and has made a huge difference in our team’s dynamic.