Creighton, Omaha Athletes Earn Weekly Honors

Volleyball, baseball, and softball stars shine for local teams

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:37pm

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This week's sports report highlights the accomplishments of several Creighton and Omaha athletes, including Jordan Larson being named League One Volleyball's Outside Hitter of the Year, Creighton baseball players earning Big East weekly honors, and Omaha softball winning its series at St. Thomas.

Why it matters

These awards and achievements showcase the talent and success of local college sports programs, which are important sources of community pride and engagement in the Omaha metro area.

The details

Jordan Larson capped off her decorated volleyball career by finishing top 10 in the league in kills, points, and aces. On the baseball diamond, Creighton's Ben North, Isaac Wachsmann, and Jack Pineau earned Big East weekly honors after leading the Bluejays to a 4-0 record last week, including a dominant win over North Dakota State and a series sweep of Seton Hall. In softball, Omaha won its series at St. Thomas but dropped Sunday's finale for its first conference loss of the season.

  • League One Volleyball announced its 2026 season awards last Friday.
  • Big East weekly honors were announced on Monday.
  • Creighton traveled to Haymarket Park for the second edition of the battle for I-80 on Tuesday night.
  • Omaha softball won its series at St. Thomas over the weekend.
  • Omaha hosts South Dakota State for a series at Connie Claussen Field, beginning Friday at 6 p.m.

The players

Jordan Larson

An outside hitter who was named 2026 League One Volleyball Outside Hitter of the Year, adding to her decorated career.

Ben North

A Creighton baseball player who was named Big East Player of the Week after going 7-for-13 at the plate with three doubles, one home run, and six RBIs.

Isaac Wachsmann

A Creighton baseball player who earned a spot on the Big East Honor Roll after batting 6-for-13 (.462) with three home runs and seven RBIs.

Jack Pineau

A Creighton baseball player who earned a spot on the Big East Honor Roll after throwing six scoreless innings to open the weekend series against Seton Hall.

Omaha softball

The Omaha softball team won its series at St. Thomas over the weekend but dropped Sunday's finale for its first conference loss of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We're proud of our athletes' accomplishments this week and the recognition they've received from their respective leagues. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes.”

— Marcus Blossom, Creighton Athletic Director

What’s next

Creighton baseball will travel to Villanova for a weekend series, beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday. Omaha softball will host South Dakota State for a series at Connie Claussen Field, beginning Friday at 6 p.m. Omaha and Nebraska will meet for the season series finale next Tuesday, April 21, at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

This week's sports report highlights the continued excellence of Creighton and Omaha's athletic programs, with student-athletes earning conference and national recognition for their performances on the field, court, and diamond. These achievements reinforce the strong sports culture in the Omaha metro area and the region's reputation for producing top-tier collegiate talent.