Teacher Appreciation Day for Game 7 started off with four teachers being chosen to be honorary captains for the day.

The honorary captains were treated to a VIP package including tickets, parking, hospitality, swag and gift cards; on-field recognition, and pre-game activities with the teams.

The four teachers recognized were Emma Novotny, Caleb Skou, Hailee Heatherington, and Mikayla Emmanuel.

Emma Novotny is a 5th Grade Science, Social Studies, and Writing teacher at Saddlebrook Elementary in Omaha Public Schools. Emma just completed her first full year of teaching. She enjoys being outdoors, playing soccer, and rooting on the Chicago Cubs!

Caleb Skou began his career in education as a special education paraeducator for 2 years at his alma mater Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. Since then, Caleb has taught secondary English/Language Arts to high school freshman for the last 3 years. Caleb is also the head wrestling coach and assistant football coach for the Yellow Jackets. Caleb wants to help his students find purpose in their lives and success in their academic and personal development. He is now working to earn his masters degree in School Counseling and Preventative Mental Health at Creighton University. In his spare time, he enjoys spending with his family and friends, playing golf, and reading.

Hailee Heatherington will be entering her 5th year of teaching this upcoming school year. She teaches 7th and 8th grade science at Russell Middle School. During her second year of teaching, Hailee was awarded the Rookie Teacher of the Year from the Millard Education Association. In addition to teaching, Hailee has co-directed musicals and run the drama club. 

Mikayla Emmanuel is a special education teacher at Riverside Middle School/High School. She taught for two years at Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School and just completed her second year at Riverside. Her favorite thing about teaching is watching her students progress and getting to celebrate all the successful moments with them.

In addition, the first 250 teachers to show their school ID received a Levy concession gift card. 

The day ended with Tennessee's come from behind win against #8 Stanford. The Volunteers took a two-run lead late in the game to take down the Cardinal 6-4.