Former Loomis standout Dennis Thorell selected for Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame By BUCK MAHONEY, Hub Sports Editor Jun 1, 2021 Jun 1, 2021 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save KEARNEY — Dennis Thorell has seen a lot of changes in the world of sports since he was a three-sport star at Loomis.kAm“(6==[ 7:CDE @7 2==[” 96 D2:5] “tG6CJ3@5J’D 8@E ?:46 724:=:E:6D] %96J 92G6 ?:46 7:6=5D[ E96J 92G6 ?:46 5C6DD:?8 C@@>D[ E96J 92G6 36EE6C =@@<:?8 @FE7:ED 2?5[ x E9:?< E96C6’D >@C6 72?D :?E6C6DE65 :? DA@CED E92? E96C6 H2D H96? x H2D A=2J:?8 … ;FDE 3642FD6 A6@A=6 324< E96? 2 =@E @7 E96> H6C6 H@C<:?8 A6@A=6 @? E96 72C>D 6DA64:2==J] }@H[ 2?J>@C6[ A6@A=6 92G6 E96 >@56C? 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