See photos from the 2026 Cornhusker State Games
See photos from the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday.
Kendra Leisak (left, from Omaha) applies makeup to her daughter, 12-year-old Juliet Leisak (from the same) during the figure skating portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at John Breslow Ice Hockey Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
9-year-old Victoria Nguyen, from Omaha, competes during the figure skating portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at John Breslow Ice Hockey Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
15-year-old Skye Williams, from Omaha, competes during the figure skating portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at John Breslow Ice Hockey Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Bryan Seck, from Lincoln, tees off during the footgolf portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jim Ager Golf Course in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Rylee Shaw, from McCook, tees off during the footgolf portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jim Ager Golf Course in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Jeremy Shaw (center) and Peyton Rambali (left), both from McCook, lead a group of family members across a bridge to the tee box during the footgolf portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jim Ager Golf Course in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Peyton Rambali (center) from McCook, spins a soccer ball on his finger during the footgolf portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jim Ager Golf Course in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Daniel Weyer, from Lincoln, shoots during the pocket billiards portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Madsen's Bowling & Billiards in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Amber Weyer, from Lincoln, shoots during the pocket billiards portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Madsen's Bowling & Billiards in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Christie Markey, from Beatrice, sinks the 8 ball to win her event during the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Madsen's Bowling & Billiards.
Himadri Mukherjee, from Omaha, plays during the table tennis portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Belmont Recreation Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Dylan Scheidel, from Papillion, serves during a table tennis match at the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Belmont Recreation Center.
A spectator fans herself with a paddle while watching a match from the sidelines during the table tennis portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Belmont Recreation Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Heidi Southard, from North Platte, laughs beneath the shade of her tennis-ball-heart umbrella during the tennis portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Jennifer Hubert (right, from Omaha) celebrates with doubles partner Grace Riha (left, from the same) during the tennis portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Chaz Kuper, from Omaha, returns the ball while competing in the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday at Woods Tennis Center in Lincoln. The 42nd annual games, which features more than 70 sports, wrapped up Sunday.
43-year-old Andy Poole (right, from Lincoln) wrestles an opponent during the beach wrestling portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Spikes Beach Bar & Grille in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Dave Walton referees during the beach wrestling portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Spikes Beach Bar & Grille in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Zechariah Davis, from Geneva, calls out to his wrestler during the beach wrestling portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Spikes Beach Bar & Grille in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year.
Ilee Basaldua (left) from Houston takes down her opponent during the beach wrestling portion of the Cornhusker State Games on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Spikes Beach Bar & Grille in Lincoln. Now 42 years in the running, the Cornhusker State Games is a statewide amateur sports festival spanning a wide variety of activities for all ages, with more than 70 sites in Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding communities this year. Check out JournalStar.com for great photos from competitions across the city.
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