Kearney, Neb. - The 1st Annual Nebraska-Kearney Blue Gold Rush Raffle was held tonight at Kearney's Holiday Inn before a live crowd of about 250 Alumni, Season Ticket Holders, Coaches, Athletes and Loper Fans.  The action was available for viewing accross the World Wide Web at Lopers.com.

Beginning at around 6:00 p.m., dozens of prizes were handed out to those who bought tickets. All proceeds got to benefit UNK Athletics.  The top prize winners are listed below:

Caribbean Island Escape - Bill & Joyce McClure (Lincoln, NE)
Home Entertainment Package - Todd Johnson (Lincoln, NE)
Colorado Rockies Package - Mike Miller (Kearney, NE)
Blue & Gold Football Weekend Brad Kernick (Kearney, NE)
1/2 Half Beef - Howard Christman (Kearney, NE)
Husker Game Viewing - Deb & Barry Littell (Elm Creek, NE)
Historic Rosenblatt Weekend - Connie Rocker (Franklin, NE)
$500 Cash -
$250 Cash - Kelli Taylor (Cameron, NC)
Consolation Prize TV Stand - Kim Young (Holyoke, CO)