Don Bentz

I am a 6th grade teacher in Columbus, NE in the Lakeview school system. I have been teaching for 22years, 20 at Lakeview.

[Nebraska Softball @HuskerSoftball]

Wishing a Happy Birthday to @calibentz! 🥳🪩

[Nebraska Softball @HuskerSoftball]

Husker Nation, help us welcome your 7️⃣ newest members of the Red Team! ❤️

#GBR

📖 : https://t.co/gYzzOJ7iza

[Nebraska Softball @HuskerSoftball]

A #Homegrown Husker from Columbus, NE 🌽

Welcome to the Red Team, Cali!

[TheColumbusTelegram @CTelegram]

Lakeview softball moved back above .500 on Thursday with a 2-1 win over Blue River as Cali Bentz struck out 18 hitters and Sydney Spohn drove in two runs. https://t.co/cXe7uUrtnA

[TheColumbusTelegram @CTelegram]

Cali Bentz has already put herself into Lakeview's record book as the career strikeout leader and she's looking to have another strong season ahead of playing for Nebraska. https://t.co/NwnyllvD8F

[Columbus Community Hospital @columbushosp]

We're thrilled to recognize our Athletes of the Month at Columbus Sports Performance Center! These three athletes exemplify dedication and the power of consistent training. Their commitment to growth is truly inspiring.

#CSPCAthleteOfTheMonth #AthleteDevelopment #CCH

[Central Raider VB @CCCRaidervb]

SOPHOMORE SPOTLIGHT 🫶

Josie Bentz is a sophomore from Lakeview High School in Columbus. Next fall she will be attending UNL and majoring in nutrition. Thank you for all the memories, Josie!💚 We will miss you so much in the gym!🫶

#yeahC #raidersbang #raiderfamily

[NEBRASKA GOLD 17U NATIONAL @NEGOLD16s_]

It’s that time of year🏀-thank you for supporting our athletes by filling out a bracket! Brackets must be created before 11am on 3/20. Good luck!💛🖤#GoldDNA

[Don Bentz @BentzDon]

Trout hatch 2025 started a few days later than expected, but all is good. #lakeviewvikes

[cali bentz @calibentz]

I’m excited to announce my commitment to….❤️🌽❤️

https://t.co/VCCNh7biV9

[Michelle Bentz @michellebentz]

We know her! ❤️🥎❤️🫶
@calibentz @BentzDon

[Lakeview High School @Lakeviewhigh]

In the last week pitcher Cali Bentz has broken several Lakeview pitching records! 👀🤩
Single game strikeout - 17
Single season strikeouts - 177
Career strikeouts - 452
Congratulations! #lakeviewvikes

[Michelle Bentz @michellebentz]

Reached a milestone tonight. Broke the high school career strike out record as a junior and the best part..she had no idea. 💙 Keep working hard. Congrats kiddo, we are so proud of you. 🫶🥎🫶@BentzDon @calibentz

[Central Raider VB @CCCRaidervb]

📣 Shout out to Josie and Maleigha! Whoop whoop!! #yeahC #goraiders

[Michelle Bentz @michellebentz]

Let me know if you’d like a square or two!

[cali bentz @calibentz]

Very grateful for the opportunity to play with NE Gold National at the PGF in CA! 🙏Huge thanks to teammates, families, & coaches for making this experience unforgettable & possible. Big thanks to all the coaches who watched! I enjoyed playing against amazing competition. 🌟

[NEBRASKA GOLD 17U NATIONAL @NEGOLD16s_]

COACHES-keep your 👀 on @calibentz a talented and hard working 2026 RHP/1B #24 who is helping our team out this week in California. Thank you Cali and family for joining our squad! 🙏🏼💛🖤@NebraskaGold @PGFnetwork #rollgold #GoldDNA

[cali bentz @calibentz]

Big thanks to the college coaches who came to watch us at the CO Sparkler power pool! We had an awesome tourney & loved CO! Highlights for the past week:

Pitching: 19 IP, 10 H, 1 ER, 21 Ks, 0.368 ERA
Batting: .417 AVG, 2 HR

Next up: KC-Top Gun Elite Championship, 7/10-7/14

[Nebraska Gold 16U @NEGoldDeMontel]

This bomb 💣 squad was in full force w/ a 14-1 W over batbusters.🔥 @calibentz ⭕️ W & 2 💣💣3 rbis. @LitlRowe 2 💣💣 4 rbis @LainiMichaelis 💣4 rbis @MylieHatfield 💣2 rbis @TarisaFrans 💣double 3 runs @averykwolfe 2 hits. Kennedy Field 5 on the 💥 4th @ 2 & 4 is the place 2 B!🤩

[cali bentz @calibentz]

Thank you @MizzouSoftball for an incredible camp experience! Huge shoutout to the coaches, staff, and players for the awesome drills and instruction. Getting to see the locker room during the lightning delay was pretty cool! ⚾️🐯 #MizzouSoftball #SoftballCamp #Learning