Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

From his roles as a player, coach and administrator and his connection with both institutions, no one knows the modern history of Doane vs. Hastings better than Matt Franzen.

November 12, 2026Updated: November 12, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project