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Nic Hoch is the sports director at 49 News.
He joined the team in 2008 after graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in Broadcast News.
The Midwest – Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota – is where Nic grew up, and he got his start as a play-by-play sportscaster for his Chariton, Iowa high school’s football and basketball games. He also hosted a weekly sports radio talk show.
During college, Nic was the sports director for the campus radio station and became the play-by-play voice of Alabama softball. He also provided coverage for men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics and soccer. After graduation he joined WVUA-TV in Tuscaloosa, Alabama as a sports reporter.
Nic’s favorite sport is baseball and he’s a New York Yankee fan, but he’s excited to be back in the Midwest and the heart of the Big 12. When not at work, he enjoys a good sports event – on TV or in-person – and can often be found playing a video game.
If you see Nic out and about, stop and say “hello.” He always has time to talk about sports and current events.
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The teams arrived today and will start practices and press events tomorrow.
Lady Hornets ranking in Elite 8
The Emporia State Lady Hornets played in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA division two tournament Monday night.
Washburn baseball plays another twin bill against Truman State
Washburn beat Truman State twice on Sunday and it was another twin bill Monday.
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Texas Tech Big 12 victory leads them to battle Jayhawks in 2nd round
After winning against Colorado Wednesday, Texas Tech is moving on to the second round of the Big 12. They'll take on the Jayhawks Thursday morning.
1A opens state with Hanover vs. Burrton
Classes 6A through 2A open state tournament play tomorrow, but tonight, class 1A opened up their state tournament in Hays.
Rural swimmers take high marks at state swim meet
Washburn Rural and Seaman swimmers represented their schools well in Saturday's state swimming meets.
Wildcats baseball opening on the road
The players feel they've earned respect around the conference.
Neighbors say Denison boy was accidentally shot and killed by his friend March 20, 2010
Snowy weather making travel dangerous March 19, 2010
Two days after rally, republican lawmakers present budget with more education cuts March 19, 2010
County says road complaints are up in Auburn Twp. March 19, 2010
Riley Co. launches new Web site March 19, 2010
