EPIC for Girls to Host Interactive Event With Omaha Supernovas Players at Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill
EPIC for Girls, a local nonprofit empowering girls of color through sports, will host an interactive event featuring players from the Omaha Supernovas on Wednesday, April 30, at Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill in La Vista. The event, at 6 p.m., will welcome nearly 100 girls currently involved in EPIC's programs.
Thanks to support from Hurrdat and Hightower Reff Law, attendees will have the chance to meet and engage with professional volleyball players from the Supernovas, Omaha’s Pro Volleyball Federation team, which made headlines in 2024 by setting a women’s professional volleyball attendance record at CHI Health Center.
“At Hightower Reff Law and through my work on the board with EPIC for Girls, we are committed to lifting up the next generation of leaders both on and off the court,” said Tara Wrighton, attorney at Hightower Reff Law and EPIC board member. “Events like this create real opportunities for young girls to connect with role models who show them that their dreams are within reach.”
Interactive stations at the event will allow the girls to take selfies with the athletes, record TikTok videos, conduct “tiny mic” interviews, and enjoy food, games, and other engaging activities designed to spark authentic connections.
“This event is about creating powerful moments where girls see real-life examples of what’s possible for them,” said Racquel Henderson, director of strategic programs at EPIC for Girls. “When young athletes meet inspiring role models, it ignites confidence and ambition in ways that last a lifetime.”
The Supernovas, Nebraska’s first major women’s professional volleyball team, have quickly become a point of pride in the local sports scene, drawing thousands of fans and national attention to Omaha. Their community outreach efforts mirror EPIC for Girls’ mission of fostering access, opportunity and visibility for girls in athletics.
EPIC for Girls works year-round to break down barriers in sports participation by funding programs, supporting diverse coaching staffs, and building sports environments where every girl can thrive.
Media contacts available during the event:
Tara Wrighton, Hightower Reff Law
Abby Farrens, Hurrdat
Racquel Henderson, EPIC for Girls
EPIC for Girls is dedicated to empowering young women through sports, leadership, and community engagement. Through initiatives like Girls Ref the World, EPIC for Girls created pathways for girls to thrive and break barriers in traditionally male-dominated spaces. To learn more, visit www.epicforgirls.org.