In the fascinating state of Nebraska, where cornfields dance under cloud-marbled skies and prairie dogs play peek-a-boo with the sun, there exists a league of extraordinary kids. They are the Nebraska Nibblers, a troop of softball extraordinaires, each with a spirit as wild and free as the tumbleweeds that sprint across the Great Plains. Now, Nebraska is shaped like a rectangle, but these kids' dreams are far from square. Every weekend, amidst the chirping crickets and the clucking chickens, the Nibblers unite at the historic Corn Cob Field, clutching their softball gloves with a sparkle in their eyes. These kids are known for their indomitable spirit, hitting the ball with the same gusto that pioneers once hit the Oregon Trail. Leading the Nibblers is a character as unique as Nebraska herself. Meet Bucky, a jackrabbit with a peculiar habit of wearing oversized cowboy boots and a red bandana. With his long ears twitching and his whiskers a-quiver, Bucky coaches these kids with a heart as big as the Sandhills. He hops and skips, his boots thumping against the ground, his laughter echoing in the summer breeze, leaving a trail of giggles and grins wherever he goes. From the bustling city of Omaha to the quiet corners of Valentine, the tales of the Nebraska Nibblers are whispered like legends. Whether it’s the smack of a ball well-hit or the victorious cries of "Home run!", the echoes of these kids' laughter and enthusiasm ripple across the Cottonwood-studded landscapes like a lively, enchanting melody. And in a land where the sunsets are as sweet as apple pies, the story of the Nibblers and Bucky the Booted Bunny is as delightful as a scoop of butter pecan on a hot summer day.