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Williams explodes for 30 points, Huskers top Indiana 85-68
Williams explodes for 30 points, Huskers top Indiana 85-68

Nebraska finishes the early Big Ten slate 1-1 after knocking off Indiana 85-68 on Friday night. 

Stanton defeats Norfolk Catholic in final seconds

Stanton defeats Norfolk Catholic in final seconds

STANTON - For the first time since 2018, the Stanton Mustangs knocked off the Norfolk Catholic Knights 41-39 in a back and forth affair

TOP PLAYS - Crete tops Beatrice 52-31

TOP PLAYS - Crete tops Beatrice 52-31

Behind 17 points from Justus Gardiner, and another 18 from Carter Rezny, Crete improved to 2-1 with a 52-31 win over Beatrice. 

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Justus Gardiner

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Justus Gardiner

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Justus Gardiner

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

TOP PLAYS - Beatrice tops Crete 50-46

TOP PLAYS - Beatrice tops Crete 50-46

For the fourth year in a row, Beatrice knocks off their rival from across the county line. 

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

INTERVIEW - Beatrice Head Coach Jalen Weeks

Eagles notes: Chadron State drops opening RMAC road game

Eagles notes: Chadron State drops opening RMAC road game

Led by 23 points from All-American Alisha Little, CSU Pueblo led for the final 33 minutes of game time and defeated Chadron State women's basketball 72-61 at Massari Arena in Thursday night RMAC hoops. 

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 12

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 12

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 12

UNK football releases 2025 schedule, will play Wayne St. and Chadron St.

UNK football releases 2025 schedule, will play Wayne St. and Chadron St.

The Nebraska Kearney football team will play five home games in 2025 including the 74th all-time meeting with Chadron State.

WNCC’s Zwart named NJCAA All-American

WNCC’s Zwart named NJCAA All-American

Western Nebraska Community College’s Lilly Zwart accomplished something that she had dreams of doing ever since she came to the United State and that was an All-American athlete.

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Four athletes from Nebraska NAIA schools achieve AFCA All-America status

Athletes from Concordia, Doane and Midland appeared on the AFCA's 2024 NAIA All-America teams, unveiled this week

Doane's Vang named GPAC Women's Wrestler of the Week

Doane's Vang named GPAC Women's Wrestler of the Week

Doane junior Karina Vang was named the GPAC Women's Wrestler of the Week for the week of December 2-8, the conference announced this week. 

Valentine School Board votes to join new conference

Valentine School Board votes to join new conference

The board received an invitation to join the South Platte Valley Association (SPVA) Conference, which includes schools such as Chase County, Hershey and Sutherland.

Schools adjusting to new shot clock rules

Schools adjusting to new shot clock rules

If your team holds the ball for 35 seconds, be ready to hear the buzzer. 

Weeping Water wins Sandy Creek quadrangular

Weeping Water wins Sandy Creek quadrangular

Wrestling team starts season in points standing after 3-0 start

Danny Woodhead joins College Football Hall of Fame

Danny Woodhead joins College Football Hall of Fame

Danny Woodhead officially became the first Chadron State player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with his inclusion in the 2024 class at the National Football Foundation (NFF) Awards Dinner on December 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Bridgeport Teams Win Battle of Bulldogs at Gering

Bridgeport Teams Win Battle of Bulldogs at Gering

The Bridgeport girls and boys basketball teams picked up a pair of hard-fought road wins Tuesday night at Gering.

Sidney travels to Chase County Friday, hosts Yuma Saturday, after 2-0 starts

Sidney travels to Chase County Friday, hosts Yuma Saturday, after 2-0 starts

The Sidney High School basketball teams are anticipating an exciting season as they prepare to face a slate of tough opponents and new challenges.

State Softball Tournament to remain in Hastings after narrow 5-3 vote

State Softball Tournament to remain in Hastings after narrow 5-3 vote

The NSAA State Softball Tournament will remain in Hastings for the next two years after a slim vote Wednesday morning.

Gleason sisters hit the basketball floor for one last team sport

Gleason sisters hit the basketball floor for one last team sport

One of the best parts of high school sports in Nebraska is the family ties - that’s on full display on the Beatrice Lady Orange basketball team, by virtue of the Gleason sisters.

Lady Tigers Get First Win of Season in Dominant Fashion

Lady Tigers Get First Win of Season in Dominant Fashion

OSMOND - The first W of the young season came easily for the Osmond girls Tuesday, in a 63-8 drubbing of their former consolidation partner Randolph.

WNCC men play tough to down Casper 95-91

WNCC men play tough to down Casper 95-91

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team will be heading into the semester break with a little momentum after the Cougars played strong defense down the stretch and earned a huge 95-91 win over Casper College at Cougar Palace.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 10

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 10

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 10

Scheef not coaching to start Wahoo’s season, district calls it ‘personnel matter’

Scheef not coaching to start Wahoo’s season, district calls it ‘personnel matter’

The defending Class C-1 boys state basketball champions are without a familiar face on their bench to start this season.

Three inductees for '24 Kearney High Athletic Hall of Fame

Three inductees for '24 Kearney High Athletic Hall of Fame

The honorees include the 1995 Girls Track and Field Team, Tyler Shields (Class of 2011), and Kelli (Dring) Fleek (Class of 2005).

Woodhead to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Woodhead to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Chadron State great Danny Woodhead will be inducted into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame this Tuesday, December 10 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

State champion coach to take over at Battle Creek

State champion coach to take over at Battle Creek

One of the most successful high school volleyball coaches in Nebraska will be back on the sidelines next year at a new school. 

East Mills Sweeps Fremont-Mills in Friday Night Hoops

East Mills Sweeps Fremont-Mills in Friday Night Hoops

MALVERN, IA - The East Mills Wolverines defended their home court against their neighbors from Fremont-Mills on Friday, grabbing a doubleheader sweep on the basketball court, as heard on B103.

Fillmore Central fends off Fairbury girls, shuts down Fairbury boys in Saturday sweep

Fillmore Central fends off Fairbury girls, shuts down Fairbury boys in Saturday sweep

Fillmore Central survived a fourth quarter comeback to win in the girls game, then got a strong outing from Daniel Stoner and the defense to win the boys game in a Saturday sweep of Fairbury

Sidney hoops sweep Gering in first road test of new season

Sidney hoops sweep Gering in first road test of new season

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders each improved to 2-0 on the season with a pair of road wins at Gering on Saturday. However, they did it in vastly different ways.

Western Nebraska wrestlers hit mats Saturday

Western Nebraska wrestlers hit mats Saturday

Sidney senior Patrick McCartney claimed the 215-pound title with an 8-1 victory over Cozad’s Marcus Ruano at the Haymaker Invite in Cozad on Saturday. The Red Raiders finished seventh in the team standings.

Eagles notes: Chadron State suffers first RMAC loss this season

Eagles notes: Chadron State suffers first RMAC loss this season

Chadron State men's basketball fell on the road to Black Hills State University 89-69 in an RMAC men's basketball game played Saturday afternoon in South Dakota.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 7

Jamiya Neal's 19 points help Creighton beat UNLV 83-65

Jamiya Neal's 19 points help Creighton beat UNLV 83-65

Led by Jamiya Neal's 19 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the UNLV Rebels 83-65.

Cougar notes: WNCC men fall to Miles in high-scoring contest

Cougar notes: WNCC men fall to Miles in high-scoring contest

The Western Nebraska Community College and Miles Community College men’s basketball team had an high-scoring contest Saturday in the final day of the Holiday Inn Express Classic in Gillette, Wyoming.

Jadyn Lee wins division at Southwest Girls Wrestling Invite Saturday

Jadyn Lee wins division at Southwest Girls Wrestling Invite Saturday

Senior Jadyn Lee captured the 120-pound title with a fall victory over Ogallala’s Jalie Barnhill in just 1:32 and the Sidney Wrestling Team finished sixth at the Southwest High School Girls Invite Saturday with 82 points.  

Creighton's Pop Isaacs will undergo season-ending surgery for lingering hip problem

Creighton's Pop Isaacs will undergo season-ending surgery for lingering hip problem

Creighton coach Greg McDermott confirmed to The Associated Press that guard Pop Isaacs will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a lingering hip problem.

Cards & Trojans Split on Opening Night in Hartington

Cards & Trojans Split on Opening Night in Hartington

HARTINGTON - The Boone Central girls continued their winning ways and the Cedar Catholic boys started off the season in style as the Cardinals and Trojans split their doubleheader Friday night.

Sidney Sweeps Cardinals to Open Season

Sidney Sweeps Cardinals to Open Season

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders notched season-opening victories Friday night at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility.

Bridgeport hoops sweep season openers at Perkins County

Bridgeport hoops sweep season openers at Perkins County

The Bridgeport girls and boys basketball teams opened their 2024-25 basketball season in dominant fashion Friday night, with both teams securing victories over Perkins County.

WNCC men shoot past Little Big Horn 147-68

WNCC men shoot past Little Big Horn 147-68

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team put on a offensive show Friday at the Holiday inn Express Classic in Gillette, Wyoming.

Eagles notes: Chadron State opens RMAC season with 28-point win

Eagles notes: Chadron State opens RMAC season with 28-point win

The Eagles started their RMAC conference season with a win against South Dakota Mines, creating early momentum on Thursday night to defeat the Hardrockers 84-56 at the Chicoine Center.

Wrestling: Gothenburg dominates Sidney in Friday night duel match

Wrestling: Gothenburg dominates Sidney in Friday night duel match

Gothenburg capitalized on strong early showings and the Swedes wrestling team defeated Sidney, 57-24, Friday night in Gothenburg. 

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 6

Clutch shooting lifts Scottsbluff to road win in season opener

Clutch shooting lifts Scottsbluff to road win in season opener

The Bearcats beat Norfolk 57-49

Scottsbluff outlasts Norfolk in overtime

Scottsbluff outlasts Norfolk in overtime

The Bearcats took down the Panthers 50-47

Tri County, Wilber-Clatonia share the spoils on first night of 2024-25 basketball season

Tri County, Wilber-Clatonia share the spoils on first night of 2024-25 basketball season

Tri County dominated on defense to win the girls game before a strong second half powered Wilber-Clatonia to a win in the boys game on the first night of the 2024-25 Nebraska high school basketball season.

Lions Clobber Cougars in Doubleheader Hoops Season Opener

Lions Clobber Cougars in Doubleheader Hoops Season Opener

LOUISVILLE, NE - The Lions defended their home court on Thursday, getting a doubleheader sweep of the visiting Conestoga Cougars to start the season for both schools.

Lady Orange, Orangemen sweep past Nebraska City

Lady Orange, Orangemen sweep past Nebraska City

Both Orangemen and Lady Orange Basketball are starting the year 1-0.

Strong first half powers WNCC women past No. 20 NDSCS

Strong first half powers WNCC women past No. 20 NDSCS

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team used a big first half and held on to down No. 20 and previously unbeaten North Dakota State College of Science 60-54.

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Thursday's local scoreboard, Dec. 5

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska undergoing therapeutic bloodletting

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska undergoing therapeutic bloodletting

Benning says Nebraska needs a dose of competitive stamina

Storm coaches speak on changes to staff

Storm coaches speak on changes to staff

Both coaches spoke about what happened on the Doug and Daddy Show, airing on ESPN Tri-Cities in central Nebraska.

Doane's Terrence named GPAC Men's Wrestler of the Week

Doane's Terrence named GPAC Men's Wrestler of the Week

Doane sophomore Matthew Terrence was the GPAC Men's Wrestler of the Week for the week of November 26-December 1, the conference announced this week. 

Doane's Chaney named GPAC MBB Defensive Player of the Week

Doane's Chaney named GPAC MBB Defensive Player of the Week

Doane junior guard Casen Chaney was named the GPAC Men's Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for the week of November 26-December 1, the conference announced this week.

UNK football's Q Felton named to First-Team All-Super Region

UNK football's Q Felton named to First-Team All-Super Region

Nebraska Kearney senior defensive end Quillan Felton has earned first-team All-Super Region 3 honors from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA).

SEASON PREVIEW: Beatrice Lady O chasing goal of state crown

SEASON PREVIEW: Beatrice Lady O chasing goal of state crown

Beatrice Lady Orange basketball ready for new season

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 4

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 4

BASKETBALL Colorado Girls Aurora Central 59, DSST: Montview 43 Briggsdale 48, Dayspring Christian 32 Broomfield 57, Rock Canyon 46 Fort Lupton 59, Denver SST 21 Frederick 63, Loveland 33 Green Mountain 46, ThunderRidge 44 Hoehne 50, Raton, N.M. 8 Marlboro

Creighton makes it 2 wins in less than a year against No. 1s, with Jayhawks latest to lose in Omaha

Creighton makes it 2 wins in less than a year against No. 1s, with Jayhawks latest to lose in Omaha

Creighton has played eight No. 1 teams in its program’s history, and the first six of those games weren’t close. All were losses. The last two were Bluejay blowouts at the CHI Health Center.

Sidney High School begins search for new volleyball coach

Sidney High School begins search for new volleyball coach

Julie Smith, who took the helm in 2020, will not return as head coach in 2025.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 3

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 3

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 3

SEASON PREVIEW: Orangemen look to be surprise contenders in Class B

SEASON PREVIEW: Orangemen look to be surprise contenders in Class B

Another season of Beatrice basketball is on the horizon for the Orangemen and Head Coach Clark Ribble.

Storm name next head coach

Storm name next head coach

Marco Trevino has been named the 10th head coach of the Tri-City Storm.

SOURCE: Tri-City Storm parting ways with head coach

SOURCE: Tri-City Storm parting ways with head coach

Mark Abalan's tenure as the head coach of the Tri-City Storm lasted 24 regular season games.