From the concession stand to the press box or ticket booth (and everything in between), one local couple continues to make a difference in Lincoln’s high school sports scene.
For decades, Gary and Mimi Kuebler have quietly shaped the atmosphere at Lincoln athletic events — from concessions and scoreboards to crisis management and Legion baseball. They're shown here at Sherman Field.
Lincoln Southwest hosts Creighton Prep for baseball
Creighton Prep lines the path off the mound back into the dugout for pitcher Teddy Prauner (23) as he subs out on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Linkin Dush (5) pitches on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Caison Seymore (14) hits on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest head coach Mitch Vernon addresses this players, reflected in his sunglasses, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Creighton Prep’s Hank Vosik (14) misses a catch as Lincoln Southwest’s Grady Gusso (18) runs to second on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Brennan Vernon (3) pulls a face as he trots back to the dugout from the field after a play for the third out on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Alex Dawes (6) looks to third base as he runs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Ty Phillips (7) attempts to field a ball against Creighton Prep on April 29 at Den Hartog Field.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Grady Gusso (18) reacts after the out to end the inning on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Balls sit in a bucket on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Creighton Prep’s Teddy Prauner (23) pitches on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Creighton Prep’s Pierce Wagstaff (19) pitches on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Lincoln Southwest’s Grady Gusso (18) fields to first base on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Den Hartog Field in Lincoln.
For decades, Gary and Mimi Kuebler have quietly shaped the atmosphere at Lincoln athletic events — from concessions and scoreboards to crisis management and Legion baseball. They're shown here at Sherman Field.
