KEARNEY, Neb., April 15 -- The University of Nebraska Kearney issued the following news release:
By MARY CHVATAL
UNK Communications
KEARNEY - At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the javelin throw has become part of one family's legacy.
Darren Grauerholz was the first to make his mark, earning All-American honors twice and setting the program record with a 212-foot toss during the 1992 NCAA Division II Championships.
Three decades later, his nephew followed a similar path, then went even farther.
Rylan Basart was a sophomore in 2024 when he broke his uncle's record, hurling the javelin 212 feet, 9 inches during the Central Nebraska Challenge at Kearney High School. He ended up beating that distance two more times that spring, set...