Chadron State College Athletics

Colerick also is a native of Alliance, but graduated from Alliance High. After spending three years in the Army, he lettered four years in football at CSC, capping his career as the starting fullback and cornerback and a co-captain on Bill Baker’s undefeated team in 1958. He earned all-conference honors on defense in ’58. He also earned his master’s degree from CSC. After beginning his career as a teacher and coach at Valentine, Colerick was a counselor and then assistant principal in charge of student services at Northeast High School in Lincoln for 30 years. His wife, Gloria, also is an Alliance High School graduate.