The athletes trained almost from birth to compete in the 350-mile race from Nebraska’s Panhandle to Omaha. These racers aren’t runners — they’re flyers, homing pigeons to be exact.

Forney running back Javian Osborne (2), right, sprints to the end zone as he is pursued defensively by Rockwall linebacker ...

While Simpson alumni, students and staff prepare for Homecoming, interim Simpson President Sue Stuebner is settling into a ...