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Lady Raiders’ Stymie Bayard in Battle of Unbeatens
Lady Raiders’ Stymie Bayard in Battle of Unbeatens

A pair of undefeated girls basketball teams tipped off Saturday afternoon at Sidney High School. When the dust settled, the Lady Raiders had scored almost as many points off Bayard turnovers as the Tigers put up in a 48-30 Sidney win.

Crofton outlasts GACC for fifth straight win

Crofton outlasts GACC for fifth straight win

The Warriors topped the Blue Jays 55-45

Plainview girls, Lutheran High boys win by double digits

Plainview girls, Lutheran High boys win by double digits

Lutheran High Northeast traveled up to Plainview for a Saturday afternoon double header, where the Pirates and the Eagles split the series

Wildcat men and women drop games, former AD in attendance

Wildcat men and women drop games, former AD in attendance

With their former AD in attendance, the Wildcats men and women basketball teams dropped contests on Friday night.

Cougar notes: WNCC women top Dawson for 8th straight win

Cougar notes: WNCC women top Dawson for 8th straight win

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team buried 12 3-pointers on their way to a commanding 91-45 win over Dawson Community College Friday in the second day of the Border War Classic in Gillette, Wyoming. 

Lopers defeat Eagles, 26-10

Lopers defeat Eagles, 26-10

In front of a blaring crowd, the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers defeated the Chadron State Eagle wrestling team 26-10 Friday night in the Chicoine Center.

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 8

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 8

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 8

Sidney Teams Corral Longhorns

Sidney Teams Corral Longhorns

The Sidney basketball teams kept their records perfect with a pair of wins over Chase County Friday at the Cabella’s Athletic Facility.

Braves Get A Twin Killing Against the Trojans

Braves Get A Twin Killing Against the Trojans

WAKEFIELD - Battle Creek spoiled the party on Parents Night as the girls trounced the Trojans 58-34 and the Braves boys won over Wakefield 51-40.

Damiri Lindo's half-court shot lifts UNK past #22 Missouri Western

Damiri Lindo's half-court shot lifts UNK past #22 Missouri Western

Junior lefty wing Damiri Lindo hit a halfcourt buzzer beater to help Nebraska Kearney stun No. 22 Missouri Western State, 93-90.

Shenandoah Sweeps Sidney in Iowa High School Hoops Doubleheader

Shenandoah Sweeps Sidney in Iowa High School Hoops Doubleheader

SHENANDOAH, IA - The Shenandoah Mustangs swept the visiting Sidney squads in early-season high school hoops action Thursday, December 7. The Mustang ladies dominated in a 68-26 decision before the Shenandoah boys snagged a 75-54 win.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Cougar notes: WNCC men top Williston State

Cougar notes: WNCC men top Williston State

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team shot 45 percent from field and earned a 84-65 win over Williston State College on Thursday in the first day of the Border Wars Classic in Gillette, Wyoming. 

Yosten's 27 points propel Norfolk Catholic over Stanton

Yosten's 27 points propel Norfolk Catholic over Stanton

Make it two straight wins for Norfolk Catholic as the Knights cruise past the Stanton Mustangs 57-28.

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Stabler, Hatcliff Players of the Game

INTERVIEW - Stabler, Hatcliff Players of the Game

INTERVIEW - Stabler, Hatcliff Players of the Game

Norfolk Catholic wins first game after shutting down Stanton

Norfolk Catholic wins first game after shutting down Stanton

Utter dominance. That was the story of the game for the Norfolk Catholic Knights as they rolled by the Stanton Mustangs 56-9.

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Aidan McDowell

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Aidan McDowell

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Aidan McDowell

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Walton scores 22 points off the bench and Texas Tech drubs Omaha 87-58

Walton scores 22 points off the bench and Texas Tech drubs Omaha 87-58

Reserve Kerwin Walton scored 22 points on a near-perfect shooting night Joe Toussaint scored 18 points and Texas Tech beat Omaha 87-58.

Wildcats' season ends at NCAA Elite 8

Wildcats' season ends at NCAA Elite 8

In a five set match, the Wildcats saw their season end in the Elite-8 against Cal State Los Angeles in Pennsylvania.

UNK's Ferguson and Neff named All-Americans

UNK's Ferguson and Neff named All-Americans

Graduate right side Jaden Ferguson and redshirt sophomore setter Peyton Neff have been named 2023 honorable mention All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

CSC wrestlers to host Lopers Friday night

CSC wrestlers to host Lopers Friday night

What is expected to be one of the highlights of the winter sports season at Chadron State College will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in the Chicoine Center, where the Eagles will take on the University of Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team.

Doane football Head Coach Chris Bessler resigns

Doane football Head Coach Chris Bessler resigns

Doane football announced the resignation of Head Coach Chris Bessler after a 2-9 season.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Arthur County sweeps Creek Valley Tuesday night

Arthur County sweeps Creek Valley Tuesday night

Senior Jaedin Johns had 15 of her 17 points in the first half and helped Arthur County girls team get a 55-29 victory over Creek Valley

Godsey leads in basketball blocks

Godsey leads in basketball blocks

Godsey blocks six in 40 to 16 win over Ralston

Area Iowa Basketball Teams Split Lopsided Doubleheader

Area Iowa Basketball Teams Split Lopsided Doubleheader

MALVERN, IA - Fremont-Mills and East Mills, IA, split a lopsided basketball doubleheader on Tuesday night, as heard on B103. The Fremont-Mills GBB team took the opener, 54-13, while East Mills dominated the boys' contest, 72-22.

Monday's local scoreboard, Dec. 4

Monday's local scoreboard, Dec. 4

Monday's local scoreboard, Dec. 4

WNCC men fall to LCCC 84-68

WNCC men fall to LCCC 84-68

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team struggled from the field and the result was Laramie County Community College picking up the 84-68 win Monday evening at Cougar Palace. 

UNK basketball coach’s resignation came after being told his contract would expire

UNK basketball coach’s resignation came after being told his contract would expire

We’re now learning that an unconventional end date to his contract was at the heart of Lofton’s awkward exit.

GICC Volleyball coach Sharon Zavala announces retirement after 49 seasons

GICC Volleyball coach Sharon Zavala announces retirement after 49 seasons

Sharon Zavala began her career at Grand Island Central Catholic in 1975, and the Crusader volleyball head coach has announced she is retiring. 

Weeping Water Takes Two Over H-TR-S in Defensive Battles

Weeping Water Takes Two Over H-TR-S in Defensive Battles

WEEPING WATER, NE - Weeping Water notched a doubleheader sweep of Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer on Saturday. The hosts won the girls' game, 33-23, and they followed that up with a narrow 36-33 win in the guys' contest.

Syracuse Sweeps Falls City in Friday Night Doubleheader

Syracuse Sweeps Falls City in Friday Night Doubleheader

SYRACUSE, NE - The Rockets blasted the Tigers in a doubleheader sweep Friday, December 1. Syracuse notched a 47-23 comeback win in the girls' contest. They followed that up with a runaway 66-39 triumph in the boys' contest.

Lady Raiders, Red Raiders Sail Past Brush

Lady Raiders, Red Raiders Sail Past Brush

The Sidney basketball teams breezed to a pair of road wins Saturday at Brush, Colorado.

Longhorns split with Leyton

Longhorns split with Leyton

The Kimball Longhorn girls and boys teams split their games against the Leyton Warriors in Dalton on Friday night. The Lady Longhorns struggled to put points on the board once again, as they fell to the Lady Warriors 48-25. Kimball was outscored in every

WNCC women upset No. 11 College of Southern Idaho

WNCC women upset No. 11 College of Southern Idaho

After a slow start, the Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team put together a team effort in knocking off NJCAA No. 11-ranked College of Southern Idaho 82-77 Saturday afternoon.

Bridgeport sweeps Perkins County in home opener

Bridgeport sweeps Perkins County in home opener

Bridgeport boys and girls sweeps Perkins County in home opener

Ponca rides huge 4th quarter to second straight win

Ponca rides huge 4th quarter to second straight win

The Indians out-scored Wayne 22-7 in the final quarter of Saturday's 54-43 win

Ponca outlasts Wayne in overtime thriller

Ponca outlasts Wayne in overtime thriller

The Indians erased an early 11-point deficit to beat the Blue Devils at home

Eagles notes: Chadron State falls to Cowgirls

Eagles notes: Chadron State falls to Cowgirls

Juliana Aragon scored 23 points and two others scored in double-digits, pushing the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls past CSC Saturday night, 60-47 in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 2

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 2

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 2

Volleyball dominance continues for the state

Volleyball dominance continues for the state

With two division teams facing off in the regional and the Cornhuskers looking to complete their season with a championship, Nebraska's volleyball dominance continues into the post-season.

Sidney Sweeps Chadron to Open Season

Sidney Sweeps Chadron to Open Season

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders opened the season with a pair of road wins on Friday. In lieu of the traditional Western Conference Tournament, which has been moved to late January, Sidney traveled to Chadron to face the Cardinals.

Malcolm girls down Auburn 52-26, Dolliver drops 18

Malcolm girls down Auburn 52-26, Dolliver drops 18

The Malcolm Clippers are off to a 1-0 start to the year after picking up a road win over Auburn on Friday night. 

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Nixon Ligouri

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Nixon Ligouri

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Nixon Ligouri

INTERVIEW - Auburn Head Coach Jackson Weeks

INTERVIEW - Auburn Head Coach Jackson Weeks

INTERVIEW - Auburn Head Coach Jackson Weeks

Auburn boys top Malcolm 49-39

Auburn boys top Malcolm 49-39

The Auburn Bulldogs hosted Malcolm on Friday night with the Bulldogs pulling away to win 49-37. 

List: High school student-athletes sign with colleges

List: High school student-athletes sign with colleges

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Eagles notes: Latimer’s late layup give Chadron State 84-82 win

Eagles notes: Latimer’s late layup give Chadron State 84-82 win

Thanks to a driving layup by senior guard Bryce Latimer with six seconds remaining, the Chadron State College men's basketball won  84-82 over homestanding Colorado State-Pueblo on Friday night.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 30

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 30

Thursday's local scoreboard, Nov. 30

No. 15 Creighton rebounds from 1st loss by beating Oklahoma St 79-65 behind Scheierman, Alexander

No. 15 Creighton rebounds from 1st loss by beating Oklahoma St 79-65 behind Scheierman, Alexander

Baylor Scheierman scored 21 points and Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander added 20 as No. 15 Creighton rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 79-65 victory over Oklahoma State.

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 1

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 1

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 1

Cougar notes: WNCC men earn 108-91 win over Jump Start Academy

Cougar notes: WNCC men earn 108-91 win over Jump Start Academy

It was an high-scoring contest between the Western Nebraska Community College and Jump Start Academy men’s basketball teams in the first day of the Fairfield Inn Classic on Friday. 

Despite late coaching change, Kearney girls motivated at start of new season

Despite late coaching change, Kearney girls motivated at start of new season

After the initial shock, the Bearcats players say they’ve settled into a normal routine with their new head coach.

Peru State Gets Back in the Win Column With Strong Shooting Against Grand View

Peru State Gets Back in the Win Column With Strong Shooting Against Grand View

PERU, NE - The Peru State men's basketball team defeated the Grand View Vikings 104-87 at home in the AWAC on November 29. The Bobcats are now 7-1 overall and 3-1 in the Heart of America Conference.

Big Fourth Quarter Leads #23 Vikings Past Bobcats

Big Fourth Quarter Leads #23 Vikings Past Bobcats

PERU, NE - The Peru State women's basketball team fell to the #23 Grand View Vikings at home 99-82 on Wednesday, November 29. The Bobcats are now 4-4 overall and 1-3 in the Heart of America Conference.

Pierce starts hot and doesn't slow down in season-opener win over Howells-Dodge

Pierce starts hot and doesn't slow down in season-opener win over Howells-Dodge

Pierce looked comfortable on their season-opening road trip to Howells-Dodge as the Bluejays outscored the Jaguars 41-34 for a huge victory.

Howells-Dodge prevails over Pierce in season opener

Howells-Dodge prevails over Pierce in season opener

It had been six years since the Howells-Dodge Jaguars girls basketball team had last beaten Pierce.
But that all changed after a 47-39 victory on Thursday night at home.

Orangemen, Lady Orange sweep season opener in Nebraska City

Orangemen, Lady Orange sweep season opener in Nebraska City

Beatrice basketball began the season 1-0 - collectively. 

UNK volleyball earns four-set, upset win to advance in NCAA tournament

UNK volleyball earns four-set, upset win to advance in NCAA tournament

The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team had three players with double digit kill totals and the Lopers downed Southwest Minnesota State (-19-25, -22, -23, -21) in an NCAA Tournament first-round match.

WNCC’s Angelova, Blackman sign to continue volleyball career

WNCC’s Angelova, Blackman sign to continue volleyball career

Western Nebraska Community College’s Maya Angelova and Charli Blackman came to the United States to play a sport they love.

Unfinished business leaves Doniphan-Trumbull boys 'hungry' for improvement

Unfinished business leaves Doniphan-Trumbull boys 'hungry' for improvement

The Cardinals started the year winning 20 straight games and only lost twice in the regular season. They made it to state but were an early exit in the opening round versus Tri County.

Blue Devils see rise in expectations going into season

Blue Devils see rise in expectations going into season

After making their first district final since 2016, Wayne Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Aaron Carlson said the team wants to see growth from last year’s run to the final.

Cougar notes: WNCC win the Highway 26 battle over EWC 81-67 behind 12 3-pointers

Cougar notes: WNCC win the Highway 26 battle over EWC 81-67 behind 12 3-pointers

It was a battle between the two Highway 26 rivals Tuesday night and the Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team buried 12 3-pointers in earning an 81-67 win over Eastern Wyoming College at Cougar Palace.