Marissa Kraus
Colorado Springs Gazette sports reporter. University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum. Missouri native. Always striving to be the best storyteller I can be.
What I Do
Journalism is about storytelling, and I am committed to producing impactful storytelling in my sports writing. To do so, I strive to find the human connection that draws readers to subjects in sports. Sports is often dubbed the "universal uniter," after all.
I have always aspired to be an impactful journalist and take any opportunity to further both my reporting and multimedia skills. In fact, it has become necessary to learn multiple facets of the industry to share and produce stories in the best way possible. As a former student-athlete, I enjoy covering college sports and am particularly passionate about women's sports. However, I feel confident in my ability to cover all levels of sports, whether it is game coverage or an in-depth explainer on a trending topic.
i will soon be starting a new position as a sports reporter for the Colorado Springs Gazette, covering high school, college and professional sports in the area.
As a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I worked for The Daily Nebraskan as an assistant sports editor, sports reporter, and photographer. Since then, I have gained valuable writing and reporting skills and a passion for sports writing from working in multiple large metro newsrooms. I recently interned at the L.A. Times in Los Angeles on the sports desk, covering the L.A. Sparks WNBA team and writing various features and news about L.A. sports.
I have previously interned with the Lincoln Stars hockey team, the Denver Post (SJI class of 2022), the Omaha World-Herald, and the national sports website BVM Sports. These experiences have allowed me to advance my sports media skills, including live event coverage, feature writing, sports photography, and social media. My favorite memory was assisting with Stanley Cup Finals coverage in 2022. These experiences have solidified my passion and desire to pursue a sports-related career.
Furthermore, I am passionate about multimedia and the power of social media to reach a wider audience. Therefore, I would love to find a role that combines my passion for content creation and sports journalism. Storytelling comes in many forms and I look forward to using my creativity to continue covering sports, especially the stories beyond the box score.
Check out some of my favorite pieces below.
Nearly a year later, El Segundo's Little League World Series run is still making an impact
Sparks snap eight-game losing streak with thrilling overtime win against Aces
Cameron Brink reflects on achieving her Olympic dream: 'I don't take it lightly'
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Pitt to advance to National Championship
TAMPA — Everything was on the line Thursday night at Amalie Arena for the first semifinal match of the NCAA Volleyball Championship between No. 4 Pitt and No. 1 Nebraska. And you could feel it. Before the athletes even entered the court, the fans, most of whom donned Husker red, were roaring with excitement.
It ended up being a stellar night in Tampa for Nebraska, who swept the Panthers in three sets (25-20
'It's a family thing': the story of Nebraska football’s Luke Reimer
A home video shows Wes Reimer yelling “Down-hut-hike!” and his son following the command. Another video shows him encouraging Reimer to crawl toward a small plastic football just big enough to fit in his infant hand.
Years later, Reimer is still playing football, just on a bigger stage. From pee wee football to donning the iconic red ‘N’ as
Nebraska Warhorse Casino, among others, aim to bring horse racing back to prominence in Nebraska
After closing due to increased competition in the state, the racing industry in Nebraska declined, according to according to Mike Patterson, a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald who has covered horse racing in Nebraska since the ‘9
Nebraska football suffers blowout 45-7 loss to No. 2 Michigan
While Nebraska’s defense had hopeful moments here and there, it was no match for the relentless Wolverines, who put up 21 points in the first half and 24 in the second. Nebraska did not force its first three and out until late in the second quarter. On the other hand, Michigan’s defense continued to dominate, limiting the Huskers to 305 total yards and just one successful touch
Amid changes, Lincoln East runner Berlyn Schutz's love of the sport never has
During her freshman year in 2019, she was undefeated in the regular season and a favorite to win the Class A state title. Though Schutz missed the individual crown by a second, the Spartans won the team race and she was named the state’s Gatorade cross country runner of the year.
After the 2020 spring track season was canceled due to COVI
Nebraska soccer's Sarah Weber aims to get the Huskers back on top
Weber has been a force on the pitch since joining Gretna Soccer, the club team she played for while being homeschooled until high school. While she was drawn to the team aspect of the sport, she also loved the competition. And winning.
That mentality helped Weber become one of the best high school players in Nebraska, and the acc
Drag racers Leah Pruett, Brittany Force reflect on the progress of women in the sport
Force is one of many female drag racers proving that, in a sport that doesn’t separate genders, women don’t just belong, but are integral to the sport’s success.
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is the most inclusive racing sport, with 12 women a part of the drag racing organization, many of whom a
Friends, family celebrate Sophia Smith’s Colorado homecoming with USWNT
Now, all these years later, the Fossil Ridge High School Spanish teacher can only marvel at what all those extra hours on the pitch have produced.
Brandon was among the 17,143 who crammed into Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team’s first match in Colorado since 2019 — a 3-0 victory
Watch My Video
In the fall of 2023, I created a multimedia project featuring the No Coast junior roller derby league in Lincoln, Nebraska. This project features an article, photos, and a short documentary about the league. While I have primarily focused on the writing side of journalism, I also enjoy videography and using multimedia as a storytelling tool.
This video was awarded first place in the Eric Sevareid Awards for Lifestyle or Specialty Programming by the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association.
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My Sports Photography
Sports photography has been a love of mine ever since high school. I was a sports photographer for the Daily Nebraskan for two years and hope to continue to grow as an amateur photographer. Check out some of my favorite photos from covering University of Nebraska sports.
Contact Me
My inbox is always open, you can contact me with the contact form here