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RJ Luis Jr. and No. 9 St. John's extend Big East lead with 79-73 win over No. 24 Creighton
RJ Luis Jr. and No. 9 St. John's extend Big East lead with 79-73 win over No. 24 Creighton

RJ Luis Jr. had 23 points and 14 rebounds to help No. 9 St. John’s strengthen its grip on first place in the Big East with a 79-73 victory over No. 24 Creighton.

Eagles notes: Chadron State loses to Mines in Golden

Eagles notes: Chadron State loses to Mines in Golden

Chadron State found itself on the wrong end of a 40-point night from Colorado School of Mines's Jenna Siebert as the Orediggers defeated the Eagles 87-47 on Saturday afternoon in Golden, Colorado. 

College hoops roundup: Maly, Jensen lead No. 24 Creighton women to 70-48 win over Georgetown

College hoops roundup: Maly, Jensen lead No. 24 Creighton women to 70-48 win over Georgetown

Morgan Maly scored 18 points and Lauren Jenson filled up the box score and No. 24 Creighton pulled away for a 70-48 win over Georgetown, the Bluejays fifth-straight win and 12th in their last 13 games.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 15

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 15

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 15

District wrestling roundup: Alliance takes runner-up at B4 Tournament; Sidney sending three wrestlers to state

District wrestling roundup: Alliance takes runner-up at B4 Tournament; Sidney sending three wrestlers to state

The road to Omaha got clearer for area wrestlers at district wrestling tournaments on Saturday. 

Meridian multi-sport star Jaylee Sobotka sets her own legacy, signs to play volleyball at Central Community College

Meridian multi-sport star Jaylee Sobotka sets her own legacy, signs to play volleyball at Central Community College

Meridian's Jaylee Sobotka, the youngest sister in a successful family of athletes, charted her own course and set her own legacy by signing to continue her volleyball career at Central Community College – Columbus.

Diller-Odell girls, EMF boys both earn decisive wins to split Friday doubleheader

Diller-Odell girls, EMF boys both earn decisive wins to split Friday doubleheader

The Diller-Odell girls and EMF boys both enjoyed comfortable victories on Friday to earn a milestone win at the tail end of the 2024-25 regular season.

South Platte Secures Wins on Senior Night

South Platte Secures Wins on Senior Night

The South Platte Blue Knights celebrated senior night, earning victories over Creek Valley on Friday night.

Huge third quarter carries Norfolk Catholic to dominant win

Huge third quarter carries Norfolk Catholic to dominant win

The Knights downed Ponca 66-45

Eagles notes: Chadron State seals second with dual win in Pueblo

Eagles notes: Chadron State seals second with dual win in Pueblo

With a 30-12 dual win over CSU Pueblo Friday night, the Chadron State men's wrestling program finished its RMAC season on a five-dual win streak and secured a tie for second place in the conference standings. 

Ponca holds off late rally for season-finale win

Ponca holds off late rally for season-finale win

The Indians beat the Knights 49-46

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 14

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 14

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 14

Rosters, new game time announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star Football Classic

Rosters, new game time announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star Football Classic

The Northeast Nebraska All Star Football Classic will now be played on a Friday night in June.

Undefeated Sipp, program record eight Adams Central girls headed to state wrestling championships

Undefeated Sipp, program record eight Adams Central girls headed to state wrestling championships

A program record eight Adams Central Girls wrestlers are headed to the state championships behind their undefeated defending state champion. 

Cedar Catholic outlasts upset-minded Battle Creek

Cedar Catholic outlasts upset-minded Battle Creek

The Trojans topped the Braves 55-49

Battle Creek dominates season finale win over Cedar Catholic

Battle Creek dominates season finale win over Cedar Catholic

BATTLE CREEK - Battle Creek's girls basketball team was dialed in defensively Thursday night, dominating Class D1 #7 Cedar Catholic 46-32. An extended 16-0 run by the Bravettes over the 2nd and 3rd quarters allowed them to pull away. Senior Sami Wemhoff d

Cluff scores 25, South Dakota State takes down Omaha 98-85

Cluff scores 25, South Dakota State takes down Omaha 98-85

Led by Oscar Cluff's 25 points, the South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Omaha Mavericks 98-85 on Thursday night.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 13

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 13

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 13

Sidney’s Jordan DeNovellis signs to play basketball at Park University

Sidney’s Jordan DeNovellis signs to play basketball at Park University

Despite missing her senior season due to an ACL injury, Sidney High School’s Jordan DeNovellis is not done with basketball. The senior guard signed her letter of intent Wednesday to continue her career at Park University in Gilbert, Arizona.

NSP responds to over 100 weather related instances, during Wednesday storm

NSP responds to over 100 weather related instances, during Wednesday storm

The Nebraska State Patrol says they responded to over 100 weather related instances during Wednesday's winter weather. 

Eagle Wrestling Wins Fourth Straight Dual

Eagle Wrestling Wins Fourth Straight Dual

Thanks to two falls, two tech falls, two major decisions and two forfeits, Chadron State men's wrestling earned a 42-6 dual victory over Simon Fraser University in a neutral-site match taking place at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. 

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 12

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 12

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 12

UConn's Liam McNeeley draws inspiration for 38-point performance from Creighton fans heckling Hurley

UConn's Liam McNeeley draws inspiration for 38-point performance from Creighton fans heckling Hurley

UConn freshman star Liam McNeeley hadn’t played in front of a crowd as hostile as the one the Huskies faced in Omaha, Nebraska.

Doane sweeps GPAC Wrestler of the Week awards for the fourth time

Doane sweeps GPAC Wrestler of the Week awards for the fourth time

Doane won both weekly GPAC wrestling awards once again this week, with both Aspen Barber and Devin Avedissian earning the recognition for the first time this season.

Leyton's Zaili Benish Reaches 2,000 Career Points

Leyton's Zaili Benish Reaches 2,000 Career Points

Leyton High School senior Zaili Benish reached a significant milestone in her high school basketball career, scoring her 2,000th career point

Cougar notes: WNCC women capture 19th win of season, down CSU Club

Cougar notes: WNCC women capture 19th win of season, down CSU Club

When WNCC head coach Ryan Davis added the Colorado State Club contest in late January to the schedule, redshirt freshman Katie Vierra had special motives to play the contest.

Syracuse Secures Home Split with Auburn

Syracuse Secures Home Split with Auburn

SYRACUSE, NE - As heard on B103, the Rockets picked up a solid win over the Bulldogs in girls hoops action Tuesday before the Auburn guys responded with a hard-fought victory over Syracuse in the guys' game.

Eagles notes: Thomas Wins RMAC Offensive Player of the Week

Eagles notes: Thomas Wins RMAC Offensive Player of the Week

Chadron State men's basketball guard Jalen Thomas earned the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week award from the conference office, the league announced Monday. 

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 11

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 11

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 11

26 athletes from nine Southeast Nebraska schools qualify for 2025 girls wrestling state tournament

26 athletes from nine Southeast Nebraska schools qualify for 2025 girls wrestling state tournament

The 2025 NSAA girls wrestling state championship begins next Tuesday afternoon in Omaha! Meet the athletes competing in the field that call schools in Southeast Nebraska home.

Glenwood Guys Grab Win Over Visiting Nebraska City

Glenwood Guys Grab Win Over Visiting Nebraska City

GLENWOOD, IA - The Glenwood Rams defended their home court on Saturday, grabbing a 73-51 win over Nebraska City, as heard on B103.

Cougar notes: WNCC women top NJC 76-58

Cougar notes: WNCC women top NJC 76-58

The No 24-ranked Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team buried 13 3-pointers and remained unbeaten in South Sub-region play with a 76-58 win over Northeastern Junior College at Cougar Palace on Monday.

Cougar notes: WNCC women down Lamar Saturday, host NJC on Monday

Cougar notes: WNCC women down Lamar Saturday, host NJC on Monday

The 25th-ranked Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team scored 34 fourth-quarter points in capturing their 17th win of the season with a 93-60 win over Lamar Community College.

BREAKING: Pickrell native Cam Jurgens becomes Super Bowl champion

BREAKING: Pickrell native Cam Jurgens becomes Super Bowl champion

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions and Gage County has one of their own earning a ring. 

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout

Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout

Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close.

Lady Raiders Rally, Red Raiders Stumble Against Bearcats

Lady Raiders Rally, Red Raiders Stumble Against Bearcats

For the second straight game, the Class B number 8 Sidney Lady Raiders had to come from behind to secure a win over a Western Conference foe. Friday at home over Gering and Saturday on the road at Scottsbluff High School.

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

West Holt comes back from 14-point second half deficit to upset #3 Summerland in GNAC title

With a GNAC Championship on the line, West Holt and Summerland left it all on the court on Saturday night.

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

#1 Elkhorn Valley's dominant defense leads Falcons to first ever GNAC title

In the first ever Greater Northeast Activities Conference title game, the Elkhorn Valley Falcons overpowered the West Holt Huskies 37-22 and stay unbeaten.

Lady Warriors and Cardinal Boys Cut Down Nets

Lady Warriors and Cardinal Boys Cut Down Nets

HARTINGTON - The Mid-State Conference Tournament saw the Crofton girls score the three-peat, while the Boone Central boys won their first title since 2014.

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins third straight

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins third straight

Chadron State shot 50 percent from the field and 56 percent from three-point range to win their third game in a row, defeating CSU Pueblo 81-65 on Saturday afternoon at the Chicoine Center in Chadron. 

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 8

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 8

Sidney, Bridgeport sending wrestlers to Girls State Championships

Sidney, Bridgeport sending wrestlers to Girls State Championships

Sidney’s Saphira Whitley (170 pounds) pinned Chadron’s Vivian Golembiewski in 4:32 to claim first place.

College hoops roundup: Ashworth gets hot hand and scores 22 to lead Creighton to a 77-67 win over No. 11 Marquette

College hoops roundup: Ashworth gets hot hand and scores 22 to lead Creighton to a 77-67 win over No. 11 Marquette

Steven Ashworth scored 22 points and made a season-high six 3-pointers, including one in the last minute to help Creighton put away No. 11 Marquette in a 77-67 victory.

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball opens season with two wins

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball opens season with two wins

The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team picked up a pair of wins over New Mexico Military Institute on Friday in Roswell, New Mexico, capturing the first game 5-1 and the second contest 12-8.

Cards and Blue Devils Will Tangle for the Title

Cards and Blue Devils Will Tangle for the Title

HARTINGTON - It took overtime for Wayne to survive Cedar Catholic 55-49, while Boone Central breezed past Ponca 63-44 in the boys semifinals of the Mid State Conference tournament Friday night.

Colorado sports notes: Colorado's Robert Livingston becomes highest-paid assistant in program history with new 2-year deal

Colorado sports notes: Colorado's Robert Livingston becomes highest-paid assistant in program history with new 2-year deal

Colorado and coach Deion Sanders rewarded defensive coordinator Robert Livingston with a new two-year deal that makes him the highest-paid assistant in program history.

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 7

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 7

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 7

Sidney sweeps Gering on senior night at Sidney Middle School

Sidney sweeps Gering on senior night at Sidney Middle School

Senior Night took an unexpected detour Friday when a technical malfunction at the Sidney High School gym forced the Raiders' basketball games against Gering to be moved to Sidney Middle School.

Garden County secures wins over Potter-Dix

Garden County secures wins over Potter-Dix

The Garden County Eagles earned a pair of victories at home Friday night, with the girls defeating Potter-Dix 53-29 and the boys securing a 66-36 win.

Crofton holds off Pierce, GACC rolls by Cedar Catholic in Mid-State semis

Crofton holds off Pierce, GACC rolls by Cedar Catholic in Mid-State semis

For the 5th consecutive year, the Crofton Warriors and GACC Bluejays will meet in the Mid-State Conference Tournament final.

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders brings in Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to coach the running backs at Colorado

Colorado sports notes: Deion Sanders brings in Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to coach the running backs at Colorado

Deion Sanders added another Pro Football Hall of Famer to his staff at Colorado by bringing in Marshall Faulk to oversee the running backs.

Longhorns extend win streak to three games with Kimball's victory in Bayard

Longhorns extend win streak to three games with Kimball's victory in Bayard

The Kimball girls basketball team upset Bayard in the opening round of the Western Trails Conference on Thursday night. The #6 longhorns defeated the #3 tigers 38-25. After a defensive first quarter where Bayard's first point and four of six of Kimball's

Scottsbluff spoils Sidney senior night in wrestling dual

Scottsbluff spoils Sidney senior night in wrestling dual

SIDNEY, Neb. — The Scottsbluff wrestling team claimed a 46-36 victory over Sidney in a dual Thursday night, securing key wins by fall throughout the lineup. The Bearcats jumped out early, as Anthony Shifflett (106) pinned Brayden Fulton in just 48 s

NASCAR's new Hall of Fame inductees include a WWII veteran, safety pioneer and former AP journalist

NASCAR's new Hall of Fame inductees include a WWII veteran, safety pioneer and former AP journalist

The 15th class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be inducted Friday night and headlined by Ricky Rudd and Carl Edwards, drivers named to the top 75 in history.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 6

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 6

Thursday's local scoreboard, Feb. 6

Former Sidney High School Activities Director Dick Scott named to NEMFCA Hall of Fame

Former Sidney High School Activities Director Dick Scott named to NEMFCA Hall of Fame

Former Sidney High School Activities Director and longtime coach Dick Scott has been named to the Nebraska Eight-Man Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.

‘Expectations aren’t changing’: Dani Busboom-Kelly looks to future of Husker Volleyball

‘Expectations aren’t changing’: Dani Busboom-Kelly looks to future of Husker Volleyball

A new chapter in the history book of Husker Volleyball is about to begin.

UNK adds 19 mid-year newcomers & 26 high school seniors

UNK adds 19 mid-year newcomers & 26 high school seniors

The Nebraska Kearney football program announced today the names of 45 newcomers (19 mid-year players and 26 high school seniors) who'll suit up for the Lopers this fall.

Deion Sanders says he "couldn't coach pro ball” in a recent episode of his television series

Deion Sanders says he "couldn't coach pro ball” in a recent episode of his television series

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said in a segment of his new television series that he "couldn’t coach pro ball.”

Kalkbrenner's 35 lead Creighton past Providence 80-69

Kalkbrenner's 35 lead Creighton past Providence 80-69

The Creighton Bluejays defeated the Providence Friars 80-69 on Wednesday night led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 35 points.

Two Tri County athletes sign to continue football careers at in-state schools

Two Tri County athletes sign to continue football careers at in-state schools

Cooper Stokebrand and Cole Spahr have been playing sports together for as long as they can remember, and both Tri County seniors signed to continue their football careers at separate in-state schools on Wednesday.

Best friends and baseball players, Kearney's Novacek and Andersen sign with Iowa Western

Best friends and baseball players, Kearney's Novacek and Andersen sign with Iowa Western

A pair of Kearney Bearcat best friends are heading to play baseball at the next level.

Signing with Washington St. is a 'Dream come true,' for Kearney's Turner Bertrand

Signing with Washington St. is a 'Dream come true,' for Kearney's Turner Bertrand

A Kearney senior is following his lifelong dreams of signing with a major division one football team.

‘Strength and power’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Jurgens’ time as an Orangemen

‘Strength and power’: Former teammates, coaches reflect on Jurgens’ time as an Orangemen

Long before Cam Jurgens took on the role of the premier center job in the NFL, his football career began at the House of Orange in Beatrice.

Wood River athletes overcame injuries and tough seasons en route to signing to D-2 football programs

Wood River athletes overcame injuries and tough seasons en route to signing to D-2 football programs

After winning only one game a year ago, the Wood River football team is celebrating one of their best seasons in recent memory-along with sending three players to division two programs.