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Lincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Britt Prince pumped in a game-high 19 points to lead No. 24 Nebraska to a low-scoring 63-50 women's basketball win over Tarleton State on Wednesday evening at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.&nbsp;

The Huskers improved to 9-1 despite struggling through their worst shooting performance of the season, hitting just 17-of-57 field goal attempts (.298). Nebraska entered the game as the Big Ten's best team in both field goal and three-point field goal percentage while ranking among the top 10 teams in the nation. The Big Red extended its home winning streak to 11 games while improving to 8-0 at PBA on the year.

Nebraska did manage to knock down 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318), including three by Prince, who added five rebounds, two assists and a steal on the night.

Fellow freshman Amiah Hargrove was the most efficient Husker on the night, going 5-of-6 from the field including a three-pointer on her way to a career-high 13 points. Hargrove also contributed three rebounds and a steal.

Senior Alexis Markowski put three Huskers in double figures with 15 points and six rebounds. The All-America candidate scored 10 points in the first half to reach 1,500 in her career, becoming just the fourth Nebraska player in history to achieve the combined career totals of 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds, joining first-team All-Americans Karen Jennings, Kelsey Griffin and Jordan Hooper.&nbsp;

While those three Huskers combined for 47 points, the rest of the Big Red managed just 16 total points. But Nebraska's defense made the total stand by forcing 21 Tarleton State turnovers and holding the Texans to 38.5 percent shooting (20-52). The Huskers also won the rebounding battle, 38-36, including a 14-8 edge on the offensive glass.

Tarleton State, which fell to 5-6, was committed to making everything difficult for Nebraska, committing 23 fouls compared to 10 for the Huskers on the night. The Big Red cashed in by outscoring the Texans 22-2 at the free throw line.

The teams were tied at 13 after a low-scoring first quarter, but Nebraska built a 33-26 lead at halftime. The Huskers took control with a 13-2 surge midway through the third quarter to claim a 48-30 lead after a Kendall Moriarty free throw with 2:13 left. Hargrove scored seven straight points during the burst.

Tarleton State refused to give up, cutting the margin to 49-35 at the end of the third, before holding Nebraska without a field goal for nearly the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. The Texans trimmed the lead to 50-44, before Hargrove, Markowski, Moriarty and Callin Hake combined on an 8-0 run to put the game out of reach at 58-44 with 2:53 left.

Karyn Sanford led Tarleton State with a career-high 14 points, including four three-pointers, while grabbing four rebounds. Faith Acker added a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Nebraska finishes its five-game home stand by playing host to Chattanooga on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Noon (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. It can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Britt Prince pumped in a game-high 19 points to lead No. 24 Nebraska to a low-scoring 63-50 women's basketball win over Tarleton State on Wednesday evening at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.&nbsp;The Huskers improved to 9-1 despite struggling through their worst shooting performance of the season, hitting just 17-of-57 field goal attempts (.298). Nebraska entered the game as the Big Ten's best team in both field goal and three-point field goal percentage while ranking among the top 10 teams in the nation. The Big Red extended its home winning streak to 11 games while improving to 8-0 at PBA on the year.Nebraska did manage to knock down 7-of-22 three-pointers (.318), including three by Prince, who added five rebounds, two assists and a steal on the night.Fellow freshman Amiah Hargrove was the most efficient Husker on the night, going 5-of-6 from the field including a three-pointer on her way to a career-high 13 points. Hargrove also contributed three rebounds and a steal.Senior Alexis Markowski put three Huskers in double figures with 15 points and six rebounds. The All-America candidate scored 10 points in the first half to reach 1,500 in her career, becoming just the fourth Nebraska player in history to achieve the combined career totals of 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds, joining first-team All-Americans Karen Jennings, Kelsey Griffin and Jordan Hooper.&nbsp;While those three Huskers combined for 47 points, the rest of the Big Red managed just 16 total points. But Nebraska's defense made the total stand by forcing 21 Tarleton State turnovers and holding the Texans to 38.5 percent shooting (20-52). The Huskers also won the rebounding battle, 38-36, including a 14-8 edge on the offensive glass.Tarleton State, which fell to 5-6, was committed to making everything difficult for Nebraska, committing 23 fouls compared to 10 for the Huskers on the night. The Big Red cashed in by outscoring the Texans 22-2 at the free throw line.The teams were tied at 13 after a low-scoring first quarter, but Nebraska built a 33-26 lead at halftime. The Huskers took control with a 13-2 surge midway through the third quarter to claim a 48-30 lead after a Kendall Moriarty free throw with 2:13 left. Hargrove scored seven straight points during the burst.Tarleton State refused to give up, cutting the margin to 49-35 at the end of the third, before holding Nebraska without a field goal for nearly the first six minutes of the fourth quarter. The Texans trimmed the lead to 50-44, before Hargrove, Markowski, Moriarty and Callin Hake combined on an 8-0 run to put the game out of reach at 58-44 with 2:53 left.Karyn Sanford led Tarleton State with a career-high 14 points, including four three-pointers, while grabbing four rebounds. Faith Acker added a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.Nebraska finishes its five-game home stand by playing host to Chattanooga on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Noon (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live statewide by Nebraska Public Media with a live video stream for subscribers of B1G+. It can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Husker Defense shows grit in Win over Texans

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team has placed four players on the 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.avca.org/award/2024-avca-division-ii-womens-all-america-teams/">American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American</a>&nbsp;team and one on the&nbsp;Division II Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) All-American&nbsp;squad.

A panel of head coaches from around the country select the AVCA team with the D2CCA chosen by College Sports Communications (CSC). For both, a player must first make their respective all-region team.

UNK's four AVCA selections tie the program record (2004) for the most in one season. They are setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(first team), middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(third team), libero&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(third team) and outside hitter&nbsp;Asha Regier&nbsp;(honorable mention). Wiese is now a three-time AVCA All-American (2022 and 2023 h.m.) with Neff a two-timer (2023 h.m.). These are the first honors for both Berg and Regier.

Next, Wiese becomes the 11th Loper to earn CCA (previously Daktronics) All-American honors and the first in five years. This is her first time making the squad. Finally, since&nbsp;Rick Squiers&nbsp;took over the program in 1999, UNK has had 29 different players earn a total of 43 All-American honors.

Neff finished her third year as a starter averaging 12.4 assists, 2.5 digs, 0.7 blocks, and 0.5 kills per set while serving up 17 aces. One of three Lopers that appeared in all 112 sets, she guided an offense that averaged 14.6 kps and hit .258. Finally, Neff (North Platte) was one of five Lopers with at least 10 solo blocks and one of six with a double-digit ace total.

In her lone year in Kearney, Wiese (Mattawan, Mich.) averaged 5.5 digs per set with a team-best 34 aces, 92 assists and a .970 serve receive percentage. Playing in all 112 sets, her dig average is the second highest 29 years, and she completes a five-year career with 2,887 digs and 227 aces.

Next, Berg was UNK's top scorer (398.0 points) as she ranked second on the team in kills (3.1 per set) and first in blocks (1.2 per set). Hitting .318, she played in 104 sets and managed team-bests in both solo (26) and assisted (94) blocks. Offensively, Berg (Eureka, Mo.) was one of three Lopers to reach 300 kills.

That trio included Regier (Newton, Kan.) who led UNK in both kills (354) and kps (3.4). She finished the year strong once again, reaching at least 10 kills in the final 11 matches. That included a career-high 20 in the NCAA Tournament loss to Washburn. Also supplying 44 blocks, 87 digs, 12 assists and two aces, the multi-year starter ends a four-year career with 916 kills.

UNK (30-3) won the 2024 MIAA regular season title, was MIAA tourney runners up for a third straight season and made the NCAA's for a 25th consecutive fall.

UNK AthleticsKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team has placed four players on the 2024&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.avca.org/award/2024-avca-division-ii-womens-all-america-teams/">American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American</a>&nbsp;team and one on the&nbsp;Division II Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) All-American&nbsp;squad.A panel of head coaches from around the country select the AVCA team with the D2CCA chosen by College Sports Communications (CSC). For both, a player must first make their respective all-region team.UNK's four AVCA selections tie the program record (2004) for the most in one season. They are setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(first team), middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(third team), libero&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(third team) and outside hitter&nbsp;Asha Regier&nbsp;(honorable mention). Wiese is now a three-time AVCA All-American (2022 and 2023 h.m.) with Neff a two-timer (2023 h.m.). These are the first honors for both Berg and Regier.Next, Wiese becomes the 11th Loper to earn CCA (previously Daktronics) All-American honors and the first in five years. This is her first time making the squad. Finally, since&nbsp;Rick Squiers&nbsp;took over the program in 1999, UNK has had 29 different players earn a total of 43 All-American honors.Neff finished her third year as a starter averaging 12.4 assists, 2.5 digs, 0.7 blocks, and 0.5 kills per set while serving up 17 aces. One of three Lopers that appeared in all 112 sets, she guided an offense that averaged 14.6 kps and hit .258. Finally, Neff (North Platte) was one of five Lopers with at least 10 solo blocks and one of six with a double-digit ace total.In her lone year in Kearney, Wiese (Mattawan, Mich.) averaged 5.5 digs per set with a team-best 34 aces, 92 assists and a .970 serve receive percentage. Playing in all 112 sets, her dig average is the second highest 29 years, and she completes a five-year career with 2,887 digs and 227 aces.Next, Berg was UNK's top scorer (398.0 points) as she ranked second on the team in kills (3.1 per set) and first in blocks (1.2 per set). Hitting .318, she played in 104 sets and managed team-bests in both solo (26) and assisted (94) blocks. Offensively, Berg (Eureka, Mo.) was one of three Lopers to reach 300 kills.That trio included Regier (Newton, Kan.) who led UNK in both kills (354) and kps (3.4). She finished the year strong once again, reaching at least 10 kills in the final 11 matches. That included a career-high 20 in the NCAA Tournament loss to Washburn. Also supplying 44 blocks, 87 digs, 12 assists and two aces, the multi-year starter ends a four-year career with 916 kills.UNK (30-3) won the 2024 MIAA regular season title, was MIAA tourney runners up for a third straight season and made the NCAA's for a 25th consecutive fall.

North Platte native Peyton Neff Honored As All-American

Norfolk, Neb.- The NSAA Board of Directors have voted 5-3 in favor of Hastings hosting the softball state tournament with the state championship games being held at UNL Bowlin Stadium through 2026. The state championship games have been played the past two years at Connie Claussen Field located at the UNO campus. 

Championship games were moved to a different venue so the games can be televised on Nebraska Public Media.

Norfolk, Neb.- The NSAA Board of Directors have voted 5-3 in favor of Hastings hosting the softball state tournament with the state championship games being held at UNL Bowlin Stadium through 2026. The state championship games have been played the past two years at Connie Claussen Field located at the UNO campus. Championship games were moved to a different venue so the games can be televised on Nebraska Public Media.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The NSAA Board of Directors voted 5-3 in favor of approving Hastings as the host site for the NSAA State Softball Championships with the Championship Finals being played at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln through 2026. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nebpreps?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nebpreps</a>&mdash; NSAA (@nsaahome) <a href="https://twitter.com/nsaahome/status/1866875015876186409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

NSAA awards Hastings State Softball through 2026, finals to be played in Lincoln

Atlanta, GA - The State of Nebraska had two legends inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Georgia. Former Husker Football coach Frank Solich, and North Platte native Danny Woodhead.

Solich led the Huskers to the 2002 BCS National Championship game. Solich served as an assistant at Nebraska from 1979-97, coaching the running backs, before becoming the head coach. As an assistant to Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne, Solich was part of the coaching staff on three national championship teams (1994, 1995, 1997), and he recruited and coached Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Mike Rozier .Solich is the winningest coach in Mid-American Conference history with 115 overall wins, Solich led the Bobcats to four MAC East titles (2006, 2009, 2011, 2016), and his 77 conference wins rank second only behind College Football Hall of Fame coach Herb Deromedi, who posted 90 victories during his career at Central Michigan. The Cleveland, Ohio, product became the first inductee ever from Ohio and the seventh coach from Nebraska to enter the Hall.

Woodhead, a North Platte High legend, finished his career at Chadron State as college football's all-time leading rusher before a near 10 year run in the NFL including a super bowl appearance with the New England Patriots..

Woodhead is Chadron State's first-ever College Football Hall of Fame inductee.

 He was A three-time First Team All-American (2004, 2006-07), Woodhead twice claimed the Harlon Hill Trophy as the most valuable player in Division II (2006, 2007). A four-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) First Team selection, he was the RMAC Offensive Player of the Year three times after being selected as the RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2004. He was named the most valuable player for Chadron State all four years in college, and he was also named the All-Century Offensive Player by the RMAC.

 Woodhead finished his Chadron State career as college football's all-time rushing leader with 7,962 yards, and he owned 21 NCAA Division II records when he graduated. The records included most consecutive games rushing 100 or more yards (16), games rushing 200 or more yards (19), most consecutive games scoring a touchdown (38) and most yards rushing in a season (2,756 in 2006).

Woodhead currently is the co-CEO of Arise Venture, a business consulting firm in Nebraska. A scratch golfer, Woodhead made a run at becoming a professional golfer, falling just short of qualifying for the U.S. Open. He was inducted into the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.

Atlanta, GA - The State of Nebraska had two legends inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night in Atlanta, Georgia. Former Husker Football coach Frank Solich, and North Platte native Danny Woodhead.Solich led the Huskers to the 2002 BCS National Championship game. Solich served as an assistant at Nebraska from 1979-97, coaching the running backs, before becoming the head coach. As an assistant to Hall of Fame coach Tom Osborne, Solich was part of the coaching staff on three national championship teams (1994, 1995, 1997), and he recruited and coached Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Mike Rozier .Solich is the winningest coach in Mid-American Conference history with 115 overall wins, Solich led the Bobcats to four MAC East titles (2006, 2009, 2011, 2016), and his 77 conference wins rank second only behind College Football Hall of Fame coach Herb Deromedi, who posted 90 victories during his career at Central Michigan. The Cleveland, Ohio, product became the first inductee ever from Ohio and the seventh coach from Nebraska to enter the Hall.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcfbhall%2Fvideos%2F495796663623618%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="430" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Woodhead, a North Platte High legend, finished his career at Chadron State as college football's all-time leading rusher before a near 10 year run in the NFL including a super bowl appearance with the New England Patriots..Woodhead is Chadron State's first-ever College Football Hall of Fame inductee.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=315&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcfbhall%2Fvideos%2F459386836901357%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="430" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div> He was A three-time First Team All-American (2004, 2006-07), Woodhead twice claimed the Harlon Hill Trophy as the most valuable player in Division II (2006, 2007). A four-time Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) First Team selection, he was the RMAC Offensive Player of the Year three times after being selected as the RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2004. He was named the most valuable player for Chadron State all four years in college, and he was also named the All-Century Offensive Player by the RMAC. Woodhead finished his Chadron State career as college football's all-time rushing leader with 7,962 yards, and he owned 21 NCAA Division II records when he graduated. The records included most consecutive games rushing 100 or more yards (16), games rushing 200 or more yards (19), most consecutive games scoring a touchdown (38) and most yards rushing in a season (2,756 in 2006).Woodhead currently is the co-CEO of Arise Venture, a business consulting firm in Nebraska. A scratch golfer, Woodhead made a run at becoming a professional golfer, falling just short of qualifying for the U.S. Open. He was inducted into the Chadron State College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.

Woodhead & Solich inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Maywood-Hayes Center 70, Medicine Valley 16

Dundy County Stratton 69, Wauneta-Palisade 37

Medicine Valley 52, Maywood-Hayes Center 43

<h2>Girls Scores</h2>Arcadia/Loup City 36, Anselmo-Merna 35Brady 53, Sutherland 25Broken Bow 59, Amherst 30Dundy County Stratton 42, Arapahoe 26Gothenburg 59, Centura 35Haxtun, CO 60, Perkins County 56 (OT)Maxwell 65, Hi-Line 39Maywood-Hayes Center 70, Medicine Valley 16Sedgwick County, CO 59, South Platte 34Southwest 57, Wauneta-Palisade 39<h2>Boys Scores&nbsp;</h2>Cambridge 69, Southern Valley 41Dundy County Stratton 69, Wauneta-Palisade 37Hi-Line 59, Maxwell 54Medicine Valley 52, Maywood-Hayes Center 43Sedgwick County, CO 58, South Platte 37Sutherland 56, Brady 49 (OT)

Area NSAA Basketball scores from 12-11

Story by NPCC Athletic Communications

North Platte, Neb. – Five players finish in double-digits as Knights defeat Hastings College JV, 73-62, on Tuesday night.

Nevaeh Golden led the Knights with 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field, while Kateria Gooden added 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Nariah Golden chipped in 12 points, while Jada Thompson and Zaily Mazarin each added 10 points apiece.

Hastings held a 7-6 edge at the media timeout in the first quarter. A 6-0 spurt behind four points from Sa'Naii May stretched the Knights lead to 12-7 with 2:15 to play. The Broncos rallied with their own run to knot the game up at 12-12 on a three by Stella Heapy.

A layup from May triggered a 9-3 run that extended into the early moments of the second quarter. The black and gold continued to maintain control in the final minutes to take a 40-28 lead into the halftime break.

Back and forth basketball continued into the third quarter, as the Knights continued to hold a double-digit lead. Hastings trimmed the margin to 54-44, but an 10-2 run pushed the margin to 64-46 with 9:14 remaining in the fourth.

A late rally dipped the margin to 71-62 inside two minutes to play, but North Platte closed the game out on a pair of free throws by Nariah Golden.

Knights (7-6) return to road action on Friday against Kansas City Kansas Community College. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley in Kansas City, Mo.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – Five players finish in double-digits as Knights defeat Hastings College JV, 73-62, on Tuesday night.Nevaeh Golden led the Knights with 16 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field, while Kateria Gooden added 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Nariah Golden chipped in 12 points, while Jada Thompson and Zaily Mazarin each added 10 points apiece.Hastings held a 7-6 edge at the media timeout in the first quarter. A 6-0 spurt behind four points from Sa'Naii May stretched the Knights lead to 12-7 with 2:15 to play. The Broncos rallied with their own run to knot the game up at 12-12 on a three by Stella Heapy.A layup from May triggered a 9-3 run that extended into the early moments of the second quarter. The black and gold continued to maintain control in the final minutes to take a 40-28 lead into the halftime break.Back and forth basketball continued into the third quarter, as the Knights continued to hold a double-digit lead. Hastings trimmed the margin to 54-44, but an 10-2 run pushed the margin to 64-46 with 9:14 remaining in the fourth.A late rally dipped the margin to 71-62 inside two minutes to play, but North Platte closed the game out on a pair of free throws by Nariah Golden.Knights (7-6) return to road action on Friday against Kansas City Kansas Community College. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley in Kansas City, Mo.

Knights return to win column with victory over Broncos

North Platte, Neb. – North Platte erased an eight-point second half deficit to defeat Central Community College, 74-67, to open conference play on Tuesday night.

"We did a good job of not panicking and taking one possession at a time," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "Overall, I was really happy with our defense and guard play down the stretch."

Sedrick Nari led the way with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, as North Platte forced 14 second half turnovers to rally from a 55-47 deficit with 10:26 to play.

A 13-2 run capped off by a three-point play from Nari gave the Knights their first lead of the game with 6:44 remaining. The Raiders kept the margin within three possessions, until a 6-0 run cut the deficit to 67-65 inside the final two minutes.

North Platte put the final touches on their win by going 7-of-8 from the free throw line in the final minute to seal the game.

Mo Diao recorded his fourth double-double of the season totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes, while Trey Summers (13) and Maurice Reide (10) round out the North Platte players in double digits.&nbsp;

Raiders capitalized on the up-tempo offense to build an 11-4 lead in the opening minutes of the first half. A short 4-0 spurt with 11:27 remaining cut the margin to three, but the Raiders responded by stretching their lead into double digits with 9:36 to play.

Knights went back to work and managed to cut the margin to 29-23 after four quick points by Diao. Raiders continued to respond down the stretch to carry a 41-33 lead into the break.

North Platte (7-5) will wrap up the first part of their season this weekend with a doubleheader of basketball beginning on Friday. Knights open the Region IX Shootout in Sterling, Colo. with Central Wyoming at 5:30 p.m.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – North Platte erased an eight-point second half deficit to defeat Central Community College, 74-67, to open conference play on Tuesday night."We did a good job of not panicking and taking one possession at a time," said head coach Jacob Brandl. "Overall, I was really happy with our defense and guard play down the stretch."Sedrick Nari led the way with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, as North Platte forced 14 second half turnovers to rally from a 55-47 deficit with 10:26 to play.A 13-2 run capped off by a three-point play from Nari gave the Knights their first lead of the game with 6:44 remaining. The Raiders kept the margin within three possessions, until a 6-0 run cut the deficit to 67-65 inside the final two minutes.North Platte put the final touches on their win by going 7-of-8 from the free throw line in the final minute to seal the game.Mo Diao recorded his fourth double-double of the season totaling 12 points and 10 rebounds in 25 minutes, while Trey Summers (13) and Maurice Reide (10) round out the North Platte players in double digits.&nbsp;Raiders capitalized on the up-tempo offense to build an 11-4 lead in the opening minutes of the first half. A short 4-0 spurt with 11:27 remaining cut the margin to three, but the Raiders responded by stretching their lead into double digits with 9:36 to play.Knights went back to work and managed to cut the margin to 29-23 after four quick points by Diao. Raiders continued to respond down the stretch to carry a 41-33 lead into the break.North Platte (7-5) will wrap up the first part of their season this weekend with a doubleheader of basketball beginning on Friday. Knights open the Region IX Shootout in Sterling, Colo. with Central Wyoming at 5:30 p.m.

Knights prevail in conference opener

Week two of high school hoops is back in the state of Nebraska and the Indians will be back in action. All games can be heard with Derek Beck on Flatrock 100. or stream online at Sand Hills Post. Check out this week's broadcasting schedule:

Friday, Dec 13:&nbsp;Ogallala Girls &amp; Boys @ Holdrege. Kwik Stop pregame at 4:45pm Mountain Time, 5:45pm Central Time.. They'll play the Boys Varsity game first, followed girls on Friday night. Listen on Flatrock 100.7 and online at SandhillsPost.com.

&nbsp;Sat, Dec 14:&nbsp;Ogallala Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Chase County. Kwik Stop pregame at 2:15 Mountain Time on Flatrock 100.7 and Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.

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 </figure>Week two of high school hoops is back in the state of Nebraska and the Indians will be back in action. All games can be heard with Derek Beck on Flatrock 100. or stream online at Sand Hills Post. Check out this week's broadcasting schedule:Friday, Dec 13:&nbsp;Ogallala Girls &amp; Boys @ Holdrege. Kwik Stop pregame at 4:45pm Mountain Time, 5:45pm Central Time.. They'll play the Boys Varsity game first, followed girls on Friday night. Listen on Flatrock 100.7 and online at SandhillsPost.com.&nbsp;Sat, Dec 14:&nbsp;Ogallala Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Chase County. Kwik Stop pregame at 2:15 Mountain Time on Flatrock 100.7 and Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.

(Flatrock 100.7) Ogallala Hoops schedule (Week of December 8th)

Story by NPHS Powerlifting<ul>
 <li>The North Platte High School IronDawgs powerlifting team competed at Omaha Creighton Prep's Early Bird tournament on Saturday, and walked away with a nice collection of hardware.&nbsp; More than 200 lifters from 15 different schools competed in the squat, bench press, and deadlift events in the season opener.&nbsp;</li><li>For the girls, Myah Porter and Grace Wilke were both champions for NPHS, with Gabby Gartner bringing home silver, Abby Hankla taking 3rd, and Jayden McBeain and Adyson Stroud both placing 5th in their respective weight divisions.</li><li>For the boys, Seth Penn and Cole Tomlinson were individual champions in their weight divisions, with Brock Matuszczak picking up a second place medal, Jacob Carlson 4th, and Drew Cummings placing 5th.</li><li>Coach Arttie Parker said that forty-seven personal records were set by the 23 lifters who competed, with six lifters competing for the first time. Parker stated several members of the team stayed home to rest up as they head to Lexington next weekend for a USAPL National Qualifying tournament on Saturday. Parker indicated he anticipates as many as a dozen lifters will qualify to travel to Appleton, WI in March for the National Tournament. with seven athletes having already qualified at the Cornhusker State Games this past summer.&nbsp;</li>
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NPHS Powerlifting Results

Lincoln -&nbsp;Senior transfer Alberte Rimdal led a balanced Big Red attack with 12 points and a career-high six assists, as No. 25 Nebraska rolled to an 84-65 women's basketball win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Senior Alexis Markowski just missed a double-double with 11 points and a game-high nine rebounds, while Minnesotan Callin Hake added 11 points of her own including a trio of three-pointers to help the Huskers improve to 8-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten. Nebraska also extended its home winning streak to 10 straight games. The Golden Gophers slipped to 10-1 overall and 0-1 in the conference.

Amiah Hargrove rounded out the four Huskers in double figures with 10 points and a career-high eight rebounds in just 14 minutes off the bench to lead a hugely productive effort by the Big Red freshmen. Petra Bozan pitched in nine points and five rebounds, while Britt Prince contributed seven points and a career-high seven boards to go along with three assists.&nbsp;

As a group, Nebraska's freshmen combined for 26 points and 20 rebounds in 55 total minutes, while Minnesota's four returning starters of Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer, Sophie Hart and Grace Grocholski combined for 31 points and 20 rebounds in 116 minutes.

Logan Nissley contributed eight points, while Kendall Moriarty added seven points in strong efforts. Minnesotan Kendall Coley also pitched in five points and six rebounds in her second consecutive start. Coley scored all five of her points late in the second period to send Nebraska to halftime with a 36-19 lead.

Nebraska's 84 points were 28 more than any of the previous 10 Gopher opponents were able to muster, as the Huskers hit 51.7 percent (31-60) of their field goals, including 12-of-28 threes (.429) against a Minnesota squad that had been allowing just 46 points per game. The Big Red also dominated the glass, 49-30, against a Gopher club that entered the game with a plus-8.8 margin on the boards.&nbsp;

The Huskers held Minnesota to just 35.2 percent (25-71) shooting for the game, including just 17.9 percent (7-39) in the first half. The Gophers finished 5-for-21 from three-point range after going 1-for-14 in the first half. Minnesota did win the turnover battle, 15-4.

Nebraska opened the game on a 12-2 surge that included four points from Markowski, a putback from Nissley and back-to-back threes from Prince and Hake to set the tone for the game.&nbsp;

Minnesota rallied to cut the lead to six points at 17-11, before Hargrove sparked a 10-0 run with eight straight points in a 1:09 stretch, including back-to-back three-pointers. Prince capped the run with a bucket at the buzzer to send the Huskers to the second quarter with a 27-11 lead.

In a low-scoring second quarter, Minnesota cut the lead to 27-15 with two early baskets before Rimdal scored four straight. Alexsia Rose, who had 10 points in just over 11 minutes off the bench for the Gophers, then scored Minnesota's final four points of the half, while Coley responded with five for the Big Red.

Minnesota scored the first two buckets of the third quarter, and eventually trimmed the margin to 46-34 with 3:36 left in the period. However, a Hargrove basket followed by five straight points from Bozan and a three-pointer from Rimdal capped a 10-1 surge that gave Nebraska its first 20-point of the game at 56-35 with 1:45 left in the quarter and forced a Minnesota timeout.

Nebraska took a 21-point lead to the fourth and built the margin to 28 points, the last time on Moriarty's three-point play with 5:28 left to make it 74-46.

All 11 Huskers scored at least one point and grabbed at least one rebound in the game, while Minnesota played just eight players. Heyer led the Gophers with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Tori McKinney added 11 points. Grocholski and Rose both pitched in 10 points, while former Husker Annika Stewart added nine points, including seven points in the final five minutes to help pull the Gophers within 20 at the buzzer.

Nebraska continues its five-game homestand against Tarleton State on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be broadcast on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln -&nbsp;Senior transfer Alberte Rimdal led a balanced Big Red attack with 12 points and a career-high six assists, as No. 25 Nebraska rolled to an 84-65 women's basketball win over previously unbeaten Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Senior Alexis Markowski just missed a double-double with 11 points and a game-high nine rebounds, while Minnesotan Callin Hake added 11 points of her own including a trio of three-pointers to help the Huskers improve to 8-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten. Nebraska also extended its home winning streak to 10 straight games. The Golden Gophers slipped to 10-1 overall and 0-1 in the conference.Amiah Hargrove rounded out the four Huskers in double figures with 10 points and a career-high eight rebounds in just 14 minutes off the bench to lead a hugely productive effort by the Big Red freshmen. Petra Bozan pitched in nine points and five rebounds, while Britt Prince contributed seven points and a career-high seven boards to go along with three assists.&nbsp;As a group, Nebraska's freshmen combined for 26 points and 20 rebounds in 55 total minutes, while Minnesota's four returning starters of Amaya Battle, Mallory Heyer, Sophie Hart and Grace Grocholski combined for 31 points and 20 rebounds in 116 minutes.Logan Nissley contributed eight points, while Kendall Moriarty added seven points in strong efforts. Minnesotan Kendall Coley also pitched in five points and six rebounds in her second consecutive start. Coley scored all five of her points late in the second period to send Nebraska to halftime with a 36-19 lead.Nebraska's 84 points were 28 more than any of the previous 10 Gopher opponents were able to muster, as the Huskers hit 51.7 percent (31-60) of their field goals, including 12-of-28 threes (.429) against a Minnesota squad that had been allowing just 46 points per game. The Big Red also dominated the glass, 49-30, against a Gopher club that entered the game with a plus-8.8 margin on the boards.&nbsp;The Huskers held Minnesota to just 35.2 percent (25-71) shooting for the game, including just 17.9 percent (7-39) in the first half. The Gophers finished 5-for-21 from three-point range after going 1-for-14 in the first half. Minnesota did win the turnover battle, 15-4.Nebraska opened the game on a 12-2 surge that included four points from Markowski, a putback from Nissley and back-to-back threes from Prince and Hake to set the tone for the game.&nbsp;Minnesota rallied to cut the lead to six points at 17-11, before Hargrove sparked a 10-0 run with eight straight points in a 1:09 stretch, including back-to-back three-pointers. Prince capped the run with a bucket at the buzzer to send the Huskers to the second quarter with a 27-11 lead.In a low-scoring second quarter, Minnesota cut the lead to 27-15 with two early baskets before Rimdal scored four straight. Alexsia Rose, who had 10 points in just over 11 minutes off the bench for the Gophers, then scored Minnesota's final four points of the half, while Coley responded with five for the Big Red.Minnesota scored the first two buckets of the third quarter, and eventually trimmed the margin to 46-34 with 3:36 left in the period. However, a Hargrove basket followed by five straight points from Bozan and a three-pointer from Rimdal capped a 10-1 surge that gave Nebraska its first 20-point of the game at 56-35 with 1:45 left in the quarter and forced a Minnesota timeout.Nebraska took a 21-point lead to the fourth and built the margin to 28 points, the last time on Moriarty's three-point play with 5:28 left to make it 74-46.All 11 Huskers scored at least one point and grabbed at least one rebound in the game, while Minnesota played just eight players. Heyer led the Gophers with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Tori McKinney added 11 points. Grocholski and Rose both pitched in 10 points, while former Husker Annika Stewart added nine points, including seven points in the final five minutes to help pull the Gophers within 20 at the buzzer.Nebraska continues its five-game homestand against Tarleton State on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. (CT). Tickets are available now at Huskers.com. The game will be broadcast on B1G+ and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Huskers overwhelm Gophers in Big Ten opener, 84-65

Cheynne, Wyo. – A 23-point third quarter helped the Golden Eagles of Laramie County defeat North Platte, 74-59, on Saturday afternoon.

Zaily Mazarin led the Knights with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field, while Jada Thompson chipped in 12 points and four steals off the bench.

North Platte matched the Golden Eagles bucket for bucket well into the second quarter. A layup by Nariah Golden sparked an 8-3 run that helped North Platte build a 21-16 lead. Laramie County responded to retake the lead on a three by Nuria Florensa with 4:55 remaining.

Kateria Gooden broke up the rally with a free throw line jumper, but another run extended the Golden Eagles lead to 33-26 inside the final three minutes. Back-to-back buckets from Mazarin triggered the Knights offense, as they closed the quarter on a 7-0 run to tie the game up at 33-33.

Out of the break, Laramie County used a 13-4 run to build a 46-39 advantage. North Platte would cut the deficit to four two minutes later, but Laramie County never let the Knights get any closer down the stretch.

North Platte (6-6) will return home to take on the Broncos of Hastings College JV on Tuesday. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsCheynne, Wyo. – A 23-point third quarter helped the Golden Eagles of Laramie County defeat North Platte, 74-59, on Saturday afternoon.Zaily Mazarin led the Knights with 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field, while Jada Thompson chipped in 12 points and four steals off the bench.North Platte matched the Golden Eagles bucket for bucket well into the second quarter. A layup by Nariah Golden sparked an 8-3 run that helped North Platte build a 21-16 lead. Laramie County responded to retake the lead on a three by Nuria Florensa with 4:55 remaining.Kateria Gooden broke up the rally with a free throw line jumper, but another run extended the Golden Eagles lead to 33-26 inside the final three minutes. Back-to-back buckets from Mazarin triggered the Knights offense, as they closed the quarter on a 7-0 run to tie the game up at 33-33.Out of the break, Laramie County used a 13-4 run to build a 46-39 advantage. North Platte would cut the deficit to four two minutes later, but Laramie County never let the Knights get any closer down the stretch.North Platte (6-6) will return home to take on the Broncos of Hastings College JV on Tuesday. Tip is set for 5:30 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium

Knights fall short against Laramie County

North Platte, Neb. – Justus Michael and Mo Diao each finished the game with a double-double, as North Platte dominates Laramie County, 97-76, on Saturday afternoon.

Michael recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Diao added 18 points and 12 rebounds against the Golden Eagles. Sedrick Nari chipped in 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the field, while Maurice Reide added 12 points to round out the North Platte double digit scorers.

North Platte trailed for only 32 seconds in the entire game, which came in the opening minutes of the first half. In a tightly contested battle, Laramie County jumped out to a 5-3 lead on a three pointer by Andre Bennett. A 9-1 spurt behind four points from Diao put the Knights back out front with 16:26 remaining.

Laramie County cut the margin down to one twice over the next 3:26, but an 11-4 run pushed the Knights lead to 37-25 inside five minutes to play. Laramie County used eight straight points from Bennett to trim the margin to four, but a clutch three from Alex Harper triggered another short run to help North Platte carry a 46-37 lead into the break.

The Knights lead grew to as many as 25 in the second half, as they continued to control the tempo on their way to a 21-point win.

North Platte shot 44.2 percent (34-77) from the field, while connecting on 10-of-24 from long range. Knights won the rebounding battle, 54-36, while turning 19 offensive rebounds into 22 second chance points.&nbsp;

Knights (6-5) open conference action on Tuesday with Central Community College. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Story by NPCC Athletic CommunicationsNorth Platte, Neb. – Justus Michael and Mo Diao each finished the game with a double-double, as North Platte dominates Laramie County, 97-76, on Saturday afternoon.Michael recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Diao added 18 points and 12 rebounds against the Golden Eagles. Sedrick Nari chipped in 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the field, while Maurice Reide added 12 points to round out the North Platte double digit scorers.North Platte trailed for only 32 seconds in the entire game, which came in the opening minutes of the first half. In a tightly contested battle, Laramie County jumped out to a 5-3 lead on a three pointer by Andre Bennett. A 9-1 spurt behind four points from Diao put the Knights back out front with 16:26 remaining.Laramie County cut the margin down to one twice over the next 3:26, but an 11-4 run pushed the Knights lead to 37-25 inside five minutes to play. Laramie County used eight straight points from Bennett to trim the margin to four, but a clutch three from Alex Harper triggered another short run to help North Platte carry a 46-37 lead into the break.The Knights lead grew to as many as 25 in the second half, as they continued to control the tempo on their way to a 21-point win.North Platte shot 44.2 percent (34-77) from the field, while connecting on 10-of-24 from long range. Knights won the rebounding battle, 54-36, while turning 19 offensive rebounds into 22 second chance points.&nbsp;Knights (6-5) open conference action on Tuesday with Central Community College. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. inside the McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.

Knights dominate Golden Eagles at home

Amherst 64, South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 36

Dundy County Stratton 70, Creek Valley 28

North Platte St. Patrick's 50, Bridgeport 42

Amherst 57, South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 15

Bridgeport 57, North Platte St. Patrick's 22

Dundy County Stratton 75, Creek Valley 14

Gavin Bryant (3-1) placed 5th and scored 7.5 team points.

Maddux Hernandez (3-2) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points.

Brody Pitner (4-0) placed 1st and scored 19.5 team points.

Tyler Haneborg (3-1) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

Kirk Wilson (4-0) placed 1st and scored 21.5 team points.

Jaxon Ayres (2-3) placed 7th and scored 5.0 team points.

Keeghan Clouse (4-1) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.

Isaiah Odell (1-3) placed 10th and scored 4.0 team points.

Lathen Huntsman (2-2) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points.

Reece Perry (4-1) placed 2nd and scored 19.5 team points.

Breckin Torrez (0-2) placed 9th and scored 0.0 team points.

Jaxon Halverson (2-1) placed 6th and scored 7.0 team points.

Jade Stockton (4-1) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.

Magdalena Street (1-4) placed 4th and scored 7.0 team points.

Sally Christopher (0-3) placed 6th and scored 2.0 team points.

Leah Hazen (1-3) placed 10th and scored 4.0 team points.

Ariana Alcorta (5-0) placed 1st and scored 25.0 team points.

Brooklynn Brown (3-2) placed 7th and scored 9.0 team points.

Daniely Giraud (0-4) placed 9th and scored 0.0 team points.

Finley Cauffman (0-4) placed 8th and scored 0.0 team points.

Emmy Halverson (2-3) placed 7th and scored 6.0 team points.

October Gilbert (2-3) placed 7th and scored 5.0 team points.

GiGi Rivas (3-2) placed 4th and scored 13.0 team points.

<h2>Boys Basketball</h2>Amherst 64, South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 36Arthur County 60, Hay Springs 55Cozad 55, Chase County 39Dundy County Stratton 70, Creek Valley 28Garden County 61, Banner County 31Maywood-Hayes Center 63, Southwest 29North Platte St. Patrick's 50, Bridgeport 42Twin Loup 42, Sandhills/Thedford 32<h2>Girls Basketball</h2>Amherst 57, South Loup (Callaway/Arnold) 15Bridgeport 57, North Platte St. Patrick's 22Chase County 52, Cozad 14Dundy County Stratton 75, Creek Valley 14Garden County 56, Banner County 16Hay Springs 42, Arthur County 35Maywood-Hayes Center 57, Southwest 48Minden 67, Ogallala 46North Platte 52, Norfolk 49Ogallala 73, Minden 32Sandhills/Thedford 53, Twin Loup 32Wallace 37, Elba 34<h2>North Platte Boys Wrestling</h2><h2>106</h2>Gavin Bryant (3-1) placed 5th and scored 7.5 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Gavin Bryant (North Platte) 3-1 won by fall over Jaxon Lewis (Kearney) 2-2 (Fall 5:47)</li><li>Round 2 - Gavin Bryant (North Platte) 3-1 won by tech fall over Cass Warren (Lincoln Southeast) 0-5 (TF-1.5 2:53 (18-0))</li><li>Round 3 - Will Bolling (Liberty North) 2-2 won by fall over Gavin Bryant (North Platte) 3-1 (Fall 3:14)</li><li>5th Place Match - Gavin Bryant (North Platte) 3-1 won by decision over Jack Langner (Seward) 3-3 (Dec 12-5)</li>
 </ul><h2>113</h2>Maddux Hernandez (3-2) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Maddux Hernandez (North Platte) 3-2 won by decision over Angel Ren Jose (Grand Island) 1-3 (Dec 15-8)</li><li>Round 2 - Maddux Hernandez (North Platte) 3-2 won by tech fall over Haiden Dubois (Lincoln Southwest) 2-3 (TF-1.5 3:47 (16-0))</li><li>Round 3 - Maddux Hernandez (North Platte) 3-2 won by tech fall over Cutler Longacre (Seward) 2-5 (TF-1.5 4:46 (22-3))</li><li>Round 5 - Kenneth Nichols (Klein) 11-2 won by fall over Maddux Hernandez (North Platte) 3-2 (Fall 4:46)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Cal Schartz (Great Bend HS) 3-1 won by fall over Maddux Hernandez (North Platte) 3-2 (Fall 0:45)</li>
 </ul><h2>126</h2>Brody Pitner (4-0) placed 1st and scored 19.5 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Brody Pitner (North Platte) 4-0 won by tech fall over Jaxsen Draves (Grand Island) 2-2 (TF-1.5 1:54 (20-3))</li><li>Round 2 - Brody Pitner (North Platte) 4-0 won by tech fall over Caleb Mulligan (Great Bend HS) 1-3 (TF-1.5 2:39 (21-6))</li><li>Round 3 - Brody Pitner (North Platte) 4-0 won by tech fall over Hudson Davis (Lincoln Southwest) 2-2 (TF-1.5 2:15 (21-5))</li><li>1st Place Match - Brody Pitner (North Platte) 4-0 won by fall over Jacob Ellerd (Klein) 13-1 (Fall 0:48)</li>
 </ul><h2>132</h2>Tyler Haneborg (3-1) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Tyler Haneborg (North Platte) 3-1 won by fall over Skye Jurgens (Lincoln Southeast) 0-4 (Fall 0:22)</li><li>Round 2 - Tyler Haneborg (North Platte) 3-1 won by fall over Trevin Maciel (Great Bend HS) 1-3 (Fall 1:23)</li><li>Round 4 - Tyler Haneborg (North Platte) 3-1 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Round 5 - Tyler Haneborg (North Platte) 3-1 won by fall over Aidan Watts (Seward) 4-2 (Fall 0:20)</li><li>1st Place Match - Alex Gates (Grand Island) 5-0 won by decision over Tyler Haneborg (North Platte) 3-1 (Dec 7-3)</li>
 </ul><h2>138</h2>Kirk Wilson (4-0) placed 1st and scored 21.5 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Kirk Wilson (North Platte) 4-0 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Round 2 - Kirk Wilson (North Platte) 4-0 won by fall over Sean Mines (Seward) 1-5 (Fall 1:54)</li><li>Round 4 - Kirk Wilson (North Platte) 4-0 won by fall over Owen Dostal (Lincoln Southwest) 0-4 (Fall 1:03)</li><li>Round 5 - Kirk Wilson (North Platte) 4-0 won by fall over Rob Rojas (Lincoln Southeast) 3-2 (Fall 1:46)</li><li>1st Place Match - Kirk Wilson (North Platte) 4-0 won by tech fall over Kaedun Goodman (Kearney) 4-1 (TF-1.5 3:26 (17-2))</li>
 </ul><h2>144</h2>Jaxon Ayres (2-3) placed 7th and scored 5.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Brayden Hennegin (Liberty North) 3-2 won by fall over Jaxon Ayres (North Platte) 2-3 (Fall 4:42)</li><li>Round 2 - Jaxon Ayres (North Platte) 2-3 won by fall over Alyck Rodriguez (Scottsbluff) 2-3 (Fall 3:46)</li><li>Round 3 - Kaleb Torres (Seward) 3-4 won by fall over Jaxon Ayres (North Platte) 2-3 (Fall 0:23)</li><li>Round 5 - Gavin Pedersen (Grand Island) 5-0 won by tech fall over Jaxon Ayres (North Platte) 2-3 (TF-1.5 1:28 (15-0))</li><li>7th Place Match - Jaxon Ayres (North Platte) 2-3 won by fall over Wyatt Parks (Lincoln Southeast) 2-4 (Fall 2:00)</li>
 </ul><h2>150</h2>Keeghan Clouse (4-1) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 2 - Andre Mercier (Klein) 7-1 won by decision over Keeghan Clouse (North Platte) 4-1 (Dec 15-8)</li><li>Round 3 - Keeghan Clouse (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over Tucker Abell (Scottsbluff) 1-4 (Fall 1:09)</li><li>Round 4 - Keeghan Clouse (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over Treyton Harrington (Lincoln Southwest) 1-4 (Fall 1:06)</li><li>Round 5 - Keeghan Clouse (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over David Melo (Lincoln Southeast) 4-2 (Fall 1:54)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Keeghan Clouse (North Platte) 4-1 won by decision over Kade Abbey (Kearney) 3-2 (Dec 10-4)</li>
 </ul><h2>157</h2>Isaiah Odell (1-3) placed 10th and scored 4.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Marley Holzer (Lincoln Southeast) 5-1 won by fall over Isaiah Odell (North Platte) 1-3 (Fall 1:56)</li><li>Round 3 - Sam Nachtigal (Kearney) 5-0 won by fall over Isaiah Odell (North Platte) 1-3 (Fall 2:25)</li><li>Round 4 - Isaiah Odell (North Platte) 1-3 won by fall over Lucas Perrin (Bellevue East) 0-4 (Fall 2:59)</li><li>Round 5 - Calen Harris (Lincoln Southwest) 2-2 won by fall over Isaiah Odell (North Platte) 1-3 (Fall 3:22)</li><li>Round 6 - Isaiah Odell (North Platte) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)</li>
 </ul><h2>165</h2>Lathen Huntsman (2-2) placed 4th and scored 10.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Lathen Huntsman (North Platte) 2-2 won by tech fall over Wyatt True (Liberty North) 1-3 (TF-1.5 4:19 (20-3))</li><li>Round 2 - Lathen Huntsman (North Platte) 2-2 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Round 3 - Lathen Huntsman (North Platte) 2-2 won by tech fall over Jackson Holt (Seward) 1-5 (TF-1.5 4:16 (17-2))</li><li>Round 5 - Jace Schartz (Great Bend HS) 4-0 won by major decision over Lathen Huntsman (North Platte) 2-2 (MD 18-6)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Joseph Schaffer (Lincoln Southeast) 5-1 won by decision over Lathen Huntsman (North Platte) 2-2 (Dec 17-15)</li>
 </ul><h2>175</h2>Reece Perry (4-1) placed 2nd and scored 19.5 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Reece Perry (North Platte) 4-1 won by tech fall over Cole Schroder (Lincoln Southeast) 3-3 (TF-1.5 6:00 (24-8))</li><li>Round 3 - Reece Perry (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over Oscar Gonzalez (Scottsbluff) 2-3 (Fall 5:45)</li><li>Round 4 - Reece Perry (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over Andrew Pittman (Grand Island) 3-2 (Fall 4:28)</li><li>Round 5 - Reece Perry (North Platte) 4-1 won by fall over Landon Spets (Klein) 4-10 (Fall 2:35)</li><li>1st Place Match - Dillon Ginter (Bellevue East) 5-0 won by major decision over Reece Perry (North Platte) 4-1 (MD 11-1)</li>
 </ul><h2>190</h2>Breckin Torrez (0-2) placed 9th and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Kendall Kleen (Kearney) 2-3 won by fall over Breckin Torrez (North Platte) 0-2 (Fall 5:06)</li><li>Round 2 - Spencer Deuschle (Liberty North) 3-2 won by forfeit over Breckin Torrez (North Platte) 0-2 (For.)</li><li>Round 3 - Marcos Gutierrez (Klein) 9-4 won by medical forfeit over Breckin Torrez (North Platte) 0-2 (M. For.)</li><li>Round 5 - Hudson Oliver (Grand Island) 5-0 won by medical forfeit over Breckin Torrez (North Platte) 0-2 (M. For.)</li><li>9th Place Match - Breckin Torrez (North Platte) 0-2 received a bye () (Bye)</li>
 </ul><h2>285</h2>Jaxon Halverson (2-1) placed 6th and scored 7.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Jaxon Halverson (North Platte) 2-1 won by fall over Cole Nelson (Lincoln Southwest) 3-2 (Fall 4:21)</li><li>Round 3 - Jaxon Halverson (North Platte) 2-1 won by fall over Henry Witte (Lincoln Southeast) 3-3 (Fall 2:53)</li><li>Round 4 - Xavier Martinez (Kearney) 3-2 won by fall over Jaxon Halverson (North Platte) 2-1 (Fall 3:19)</li><li>Round 5 - Josue Bustamonte (Great Bend HS) 1-3 won by medical forfeit over Jaxon Halverson (North Platte) 2-1 (M. For.)</li><li>5th Place Match - Aiden Alvarez (Bellevue East) 2-2 won by medical forfeit over Jaxon Halverson (North Platte) 2-1 (M. For.)</li>
 </ul><h2>Girls Wrestling North Platte</h2><h2>G110</h2>Jade Stockton (4-1) placed 3rd and scored 15.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Jade Stockton (North Platte Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Alicia Marfileno (Kearney Girls) 0-4 (Fall 2:14)</li><li>Round 2 - Jade Stockton (North Platte Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Jameiah Johnson (Bellevue East Girls) 2-3 (Fall 2:26)</li><li>Round 3 - Jade Stockton (North Platte Girls) 4-1 won by decision over Natalie Ramirez (Lexington Girls) 3-2 (Dec 13-10)</li><li>Round 5 - Mileena Notaro (Lincoln East Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Jade Stockton (North Platte Girls) 4-1 (Fall 1:20)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Jade Stockton (North Platte Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Savannah Leiting (Seward Girls) 3-3 (Fall 1:02)</li>
 </ul><h2>G115</h2>Magdalena Street (1-4) placed 4th and scored 7.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 2 - Eva Carle (Scottsbluff Girls) 2-2 won by major decision over Magdalena Street (North Platte Girls) 1-4 (MD 20-6)</li><li>Round 3 - Magdalena Street (North Platte Girls) 1-4 won by fall over Dezie Miller (Omaha Westside Girls) 2-2 (Fall 3:33)</li><li>Round 4 - Gisselle Maravilla (Lexington Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Magdalena Street (North Platte Girls) 1-4 (Fall 0:24)</li><li>Round 5 - Carsyn McBride (Kearney Girls) 5-0 won by tech fall over Magdalena Street (North Platte Girls) 1-4 (TF-1.5 2:35 (19-3))</li><li>Round 6 - Madison Ketch (Great Bend HS Girls) 2-2 won by decision over Magdalena Street (North Platte Girls) 1-4 (Dec 11-6)</li>
 </ul><h2>G120</h2>Sally Christopher (0-3) placed 6th and scored 2.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Kaliyah Evans (Bellevue East Girls) 2-1 won by fall over Sally Christopher (North Platte Girls) 0-3 (Fall 0:37)</li><li>Round 2 - Mia Cobian (Seward Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Sally Christopher (North Platte Girls) 0-3 (Fall 0:53)</li><li>Round 3 - Sally Christopher (North Platte Girls) 0-3 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>5th Place Match - Campbell Colborn (Lincoln Southeast Girls) 5-4 won by fall over Sally Christopher (North Platte Girls) 0-3 (Fall 1:14)</li>
 </ul><h2>G125</h2>Leah Hazen (1-3) placed 10th and scored 4.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Cari Reisz (Bellevue East Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Leah Hazen (North Platte Girls) 1-3 (Fall 3:03)</li><li>Round 3 - Ruby Solache (Lexington Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Leah Hazen (North Platte Girls) 1-3 (Fall 1:17)</li><li>Round 4 - Leah Hazen (North Platte Girls) 1-3 won by fall over Jayln Hagen (Seward Girls) 1-5 (Fall 3:13)</li><li>Round 5 - Leah Hazen (North Platte Girls) 1-3 received a bye () (Bye)</li><li>Round 6 - Carlie Hulme (Liberty North Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Leah Hazen (North Platte Girls) 1-3 (Fall 2:21)</li>
 </ul><h2>G130</h2>Ariana Alcorta (5-0) placed 1st and scored 25.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Ariana Alcorta (North Platte Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Lauren Schmeits (Kearney Girls) 2-3 (Fall 0:53)</li><li>Round 3 - Ariana Alcorta (North Platte Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Maia Ruben (Lincoln Southeast Girls) 6-2 (Fall 1:17)</li><li>Round 4 - Ariana Alcorta (North Platte Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Gabrielle Vu (Lexington Girls) 4-1 (Fall 0:55)</li><li>Round 5 - Ariana Alcorta (North Platte Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Brooklyn Kelly (Great Bend HS Girls) 3-2 (Fall 2:39)</li><li>Round 6 - Ariana Alcorta (North Platte Girls) 5-0 won by fall over Annaliese Sistek (Seward Girls) 4-3 (Fall 1:02)</li>
 </ul><h2>G135</h2>Brooklynn Brown (3-2) placed 7th and scored 9.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Brooklynn Brown (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Savanna Wright-Brase (Lincoln Southwest Girls) 6-3 (Fall 0:33)</li><li>Round 2 - Makaela Davis (Bellevue East Girls) 3-2 won by decision over Brooklynn Brown (North Platte Girls) 3-2 (Dec 3-2)</li><li>Round 4 - Alyssa Majocha (Kearney Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Brooklynn Brown (North Platte Girls) 3-2 (Fall 3:00)</li><li>Round 5 - Brooklynn Brown (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by medical forfeit over Delaney Witkowski (Liberty North Girls) 2-2 (M. For.)</li><li>Round 6 - Brooklynn Brown (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Amira Grey (Klein Girls) 3-2 (Fall 2:40)</li>
 </ul><h2>G140</h2>Daniely Giraud (0-4) placed 9th and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Ava Rediger (Seward Girls) 6-1 won by fall over Daniely Giraud (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 2:26)</li><li>Round 2 - Alyssa Saitta (Bellevue East Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Daniely Giraud (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 2:00)</li><li>Round 3 - Afi Angela Tsatsou (Liberty North Girls) 5-5 won by fall over Daniely Giraud (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 1:12)</li><li>Round 4 - Gracey Knajdl (Kearney Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Daniely Giraud (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 1:19)</li><li>9th Place Match - Daniely Giraud (North Platte Girls) 0-4 received a bye () (Bye)</li>
 </ul><h2>G145</h2>Finley Cauffman (0-4) placed 8th and scored 0.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Aubrey Ackerson (Lexington Girls) 2-2 won by fall over Finley Cauffman (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 1:34)</li><li>Round 2 - Raye Aldag (Lincoln Southeast Girls) 7-1 won by fall over Finley Cauffman (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 1:49)</li><li>Round 3 - Tara Newton (Great Bend HS Girls) 2-2 won by fall over Finley Cauffman (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 1:50)</li><li>7th Place Match - Katelyn Jones (Seward Girls) 3-3 won by fall over Finley Cauffman (North Platte Girls) 0-4 (Fall 2:14)</li>
 </ul><h2>G155</h2>Emmy Halverson (2-3) placed 7th and scored 6.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 2 - Brynn Kaiser (Lexington Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Emmy Halverson (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 3:00)</li><li>Round 3 - Emmy Halverson (North Platte Girls) 2-3 won by fall over Abby Moorehead (Lincoln East Girls) 2-2 (Fall 3:06)</li><li>Round 4 - JennaRae Hallsted (Seward Girls) 5-2 won by fall over Emmy Halverson (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 1:24)</li><li>Round 5 - Marissa Esparza (Great Bend HS Girls) 4-1 won by fall over Emmy Halverson (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 3:37)</li><li>Round 6 - Emmy Halverson (North Platte Girls) 2-3 won by fall over Chloe Jenkins (Scottsbluff Girls) 0-4 (Fall 0:26)</li>
 </ul><h2>G170</h2>October Gilbert (2-3) placed 7th and scored 5.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Carson Shank (Lincoln East Girls) 5-0 won by fall over October Gilbert (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 1:31)</li><li>Round 2 - Kirra Stevens (Great Bend HS Girls) 4-1 won by fall over October Gilbert (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 0:39)</li><li>Round 3 - October Gilbert (North Platte Girls) 2-3 won by fall over Nina Lierler (Omaha Westside Girls) 0-5 (Fall 2:51)</li><li>Round 4 - Kendra Littlejohn (Liberty North Girls) 4-2 won by fall over October Gilbert (North Platte Girls) 2-3 (Fall 0:28)</li><li>7th Place Match - October Gilbert (North Platte Girls) 2-3 won by fall over Torrence Mayo (Seward Girls) 2-4 (Fall 1:06)</li>
 </ul><h2>G190</h2>GiGi Rivas (3-2) placed 4th and scored 13.0 team points.<ul>
 <li>Round 1 - Isabel Serrano (Minden Girls) 5-1 won by fall over GiGi Rivas (North Platte Girls) 3-2 (Fall 1:42)</li><li>Round 2 - GiGi Rivas (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Ariana Tofan (Liberty North Girls) 2-8 (Fall 0:51)</li><li>Round 3 - GiGi Rivas (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Maria Godoy (Overton Girls) 1-8 (Fall 1:04)</li><li>Round 4 - GiGi Rivas (North Platte Girls) 3-2 won by fall over Athena Alvarez (Kearney Girls) 5-2 (Fall 1:43)</li><li>3rd Place Match - Jazmyn Garcia (Scottsbluff Girls) 4-1 won by fall over GiGi Rivas (North Platte Girls) 3-2 (Fall 0:57)</li>
 </ul>

Area Sports scores and Wrestling Results from 12-07

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College women's basketball team led from start to finish while opening its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule with a 71-67 victory over South Dakota Mines on the Eagles' home court Thursday night.

Most of the game was not as close as the final score would indicate. The Eagles, now 2-5 for the season and 1-0 in RMAC play, held a 12-3 lead after the first eight minutes had been played and eventually were ahead by 18 points—33-15--with 2:23 left in the second period. However, Mines scored eight of the last 10 points prior to halftime, cutting the difference to 35-23 at the break. In the second half, South Dakota Mines cut the difference to only three points twice in the final 2:33 before the Eagles held on for the win.  

Kylie Krise was the Eagles' leader, finishing with 23 points off the bench to match her career-high from a year ago against MSU Denver. She sank seven of her nine field goal attempts, including 5-of-6 three-pointers, and was 4-of-6 at the free throw line. In addition, Krise grabbed 10 rebounds, giving her a double-double for the first time in her two years at CSC. 

Both Camren Morris and Allison Richards tallied 12 points for Chadron State, Kyra Tanabe added 10 and Ashayla Powers eight. Behind Krise's 10 boards, four different Eagles finished with five rebounds apiece – Richards, Morris, Powers and McKenzi Petersen.

Most of the Hardrockers' scoring was provided by sophomore forward Morning Grace Spotted Bear with 24 points and senior guard Piper Bauer with 22. Spotted Bear was 6-of-14 from the field, one of them a 3-pointer, and was 11-of-15 at the free throw line. Bauer was 7-of-18 on her field goal shots, two of them treys, and was 6-of-7 from the charity stripe.  

Overall, the Eagles shot 43.1% (22-51) from the field while Mines hit just 31.1% (19-61). Krise provided the difference with her 5-of-6 from behind the arc, as the Eagles meshed eight three-pointers in 20 attempts while the Hardrockers were just 4 of 23.

Spotted Bear grabbed 12 rebounds for game-high honors, but the Eagles out-rebounded the Hardockers 46-37 overall. 

The Eagles will travel to Spearfish Saturday to face Black Hills State (5-3, 1-0 RMAC). The Yellow Jackets also beat the Hardrockers on Tuesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

South Dakota Mines—Morning Grace Spotted Bear 24, Piper Bauer 22, Emily Thomas 6, Samantha Darnell 5, Lauren Herman 4, Miquedah Taliman 3, Micah Hammerquist 3. Totals: 19-61 (4-23) 25-37 67 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 13 turnovers.

Chadron State—Kylie Krise 23, Camren Morris 12, Allison Richards 12, Kyra Tanabe 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2, Jordyn Stokes 2. Totals: 22-51 (8-20)19-27 71 points, 46 rebounds, 12 assists, 21 turnovers.

              South Dakota Mines           8       15       23        21      ---67

              Chadron State                   12         23       22       14     ---71

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College women's basketball team led from start to finish while opening its Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference schedule with a 71-67 victory over South Dakota Mines on the Eagles' home court Thursday night.Most of the game was not as close as the final score would indicate. The Eagles, now 2-5 for the season and 1-0 in RMAC play, held a 12-3 lead after the first eight minutes had been played and eventually were ahead by 18 points—33-15--with 2:23 left in the second period. However, Mines scored eight of the last 10 points prior to halftime, cutting the difference to 35-23 at the break. In the second half, South Dakota Mines cut the difference to only three points twice in the final 2:33 before the Eagles held on for the win. Kylie Krise was the Eagles' leader, finishing with 23 points off the bench to match her career-high from a year ago against MSU Denver. She sank seven of her nine field goal attempts, including 5-of-6 three-pointers, and was 4-of-6 at the free throw line. In addition, Krise grabbed 10 rebounds, giving her a double-double for the first time in her two years at CSC. Both Camren Morris and Allison Richards tallied 12 points for Chadron State, Kyra Tanabe added 10 and Ashayla Powers eight. Behind Krise's 10 boards, four different Eagles finished with five rebounds apiece – Richards, Morris, Powers and McKenzi Petersen.Most of the Hardrockers' scoring was provided by sophomore forward Morning Grace Spotted Bear with 24 points and senior guard Piper Bauer with 22. Spotted Bear was 6-of-14 from the field, one of them a 3-pointer, and was 11-of-15 at the free throw line. Bauer was 7-of-18 on her field goal shots, two of them treys, and was 6-of-7 from the charity stripe. Overall, the Eagles shot 43.1% (22-51) from the field while Mines hit just 31.1% (19-61). Krise provided the difference with her 5-of-6 from behind the arc, as the Eagles meshed eight three-pointers in 20 attempts while the Hardrockers were just 4 of 23.Spotted Bear grabbed 12 rebounds for game-high honors, but the Eagles out-rebounded the Hardockers 46-37 overall. The Eagles will travel to Spearfish Saturday to face Black Hills State (5-3, 1-0 RMAC). The Yellow Jackets also beat the Hardrockers on Tuesday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.South Dakota Mines—Morning Grace Spotted Bear 24, Piper Bauer 22, Emily Thomas 6, Samantha Darnell 5, Lauren Herman 4, Miquedah Taliman 3, Micah Hammerquist 3. Totals: 19-61 (4-23) 25-37 67 points, 37 rebounds, 12 assists, 13 turnovers.Chadron State—Kylie Krise 23, Camren Morris 12, Allison Richards 12, Kyra Tanabe 10, Ashayla Powers 8, Megan Counts 2, Bati Assefa 2, Jordyn Stokes 2. Totals: 22-51 (8-20)19-27 71 points, 46 rebounds, 12 assists, 21 turnovers. South Dakota Mines 8 15 23 21 ---67 Chadron State 12 23 22 14 ---71

Eagles hold off Hardrocker comeback to win RMAC opener

By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – 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.

Darrius Miles, a junior from Texas, was the game's leading scorer with 18 points. Miles shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 6 three-pointers and made all four free throw attempts. Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps each added 14 points for the Eagles. 

The Eagles shot 54 percent from the field as a team and were 50 percent from three-point range and 80 percent for free throws. John Jenkins led the Eagles with nine rebounds, followed by Trey Ballard with eight. CSC outscored the Hardrockers 36-20 in the paint and 17-2 on second chance points. 

Three players finished in double digits for South Dakota Mines – Keagen Smith with 13, Mac Terry with 11 and Tre Dowdell with 10. The Hardrockers shot just 35 percent from the field during the game, including 27 percent in the second half.

The Eagles ran the floor at the beginning of the first half, starting it off with a layup from Darrius Miles. After a three-pointer from the Hardrockers, the Eagles started to build the momentum that they would keep for the rest of the game. 

A 10-0 scoring run for the Eagles early in the half started their separation from the Hardrockers as a Jalen Thomas three made the score 30-14. The Eagles kept the lead, ending the half with a 45-35 lead. In the first half, the Eagles shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 61.5 percent from beyond the arc.

In the second half, the Eagles kept rolling and scored the first six points of the second half on two Darrius Miles free throws and layups from Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright to make it 51-35. An 8-0 scoring run with a major dunk by Julio Phipps made the score 61-38. 

The Eagles continued their scoring and went on another 8-0 run in the final minutes of the game. The final score of 84-56 was the Eagles' biggest lead of the night at 28 points.

The Eagles improved their shooting percentage for the second half, making 15 of 26 attempts to shoot 57.7 percent from the field. Chadron State outscored the Hardrockers 39-21 after halftime.

Chadron State is now 4-4 overall and 1-0 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Black Hills State University on Saturday in Spearfish at 3 p.m. Black Hills faced South Dakota Mines on Tuesday and the Hardrockers defeated the Yellowjackets 58-50. Black Hills is 4-5 overall and 0-1 in the RMAC. 

Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Jalen Thomas 14, Julio Phipps 14, John Jenkins 8, Trey Ballard 8, Zy Wright 6, Dalton Peterson6, Jaylen Davis 6, Treyson Neff 4. Totals: 31-57 FG, 10-20 3PT, 12-15 FT. 84 points, 43 rebounds, 16 assists, 8 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Lauren Zimmerman CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – 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.Darrius Miles, a junior from Texas, was the game's leading scorer with 18 points. Miles shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 4 of 6 three-pointers and made all four free throw attempts. Jalen Thomas and Julio Phipps each added 14 points for the Eagles. The Eagles shot 54 percent from the field as a team and were 50 percent from three-point range and 80 percent for free throws. John Jenkins led the Eagles with nine rebounds, followed by Trey Ballard with eight. CSC outscored the Hardrockers 36-20 in the paint and 17-2 on second chance points. Three players finished in double digits for South Dakota Mines – Keagen Smith with 13, Mac Terry with 11 and Tre Dowdell with 10. The Hardrockers shot just 35 percent from the field during the game, including 27 percent in the second half.The Eagles ran the floor at the beginning of the first half, starting it off with a layup from Darrius Miles. After a three-pointer from the Hardrockers, the Eagles started to build the momentum that they would keep for the rest of the game. A 10-0 scoring run for the Eagles early in the half started their separation from the Hardrockers as a Jalen Thomas three made the score 30-14. The Eagles kept the lead, ending the half with a 45-35 lead. In the first half, the Eagles shot 51.6 percent from the field, including 61.5 percent from beyond the arc.In the second half, the Eagles kept rolling and scored the first six points of the second half on two Darrius Miles free throws and layups from Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright to make it 51-35. An 8-0 scoring run with a major dunk by Julio Phipps made the score 61-38. The Eagles continued their scoring and went on another 8-0 run in the final minutes of the game. The final score of 84-56 was the Eagles' biggest lead of the night at 28 points.The Eagles improved their shooting percentage for the second half, making 15 of 26 attempts to shoot 57.7 percent from the field. Chadron State outscored the Hardrockers 39-21 after halftime.Chadron State is now 4-4 overall and 1-0 in the RMAC. The Eagles will face Black Hills State University on Saturday in Spearfish at 3 p.m. Black Hills faced South Dakota Mines on Tuesday and the Hardrockers defeated the Yellowjackets 58-50. Black Hills is 4-5 overall and 0-1 in the RMAC. Chadron State— Darrius Miles 18, Jalen Thomas 14, Julio Phipps 14, John Jenkins 8, Trey Ballard 8, Zy Wright 6, Dalton Peterson6, Jaylen Davis 6, Treyson Neff 4. Totals: 31-57 FG, 10-20 3PT, 12-15 FT. 84 points, 43 rebounds, 16 assists, 8 turnovers.

Chadron State crushes Hardrockers to open RMAC play

Conference basketball season tips off Thursday in Chadron for the Eagles! Here's a preview of the action as CSC takes on two rivals from South Dakota.

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 12/4/24

North Platte, Neb. – Freshman Zaily Mazarin scored a career best 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 71-62 loss to Air Force Prep on Wednesday night.

Mazarin now has four double-doubles in ten career games for the black and gold. Nariah Golden, Nevaeh Golden and EmmaJo Locks each recorded seven points for North Platte.

A 10-1 run midway through the first quarter gave the Huskies a 18-9 lead. Sa'Naii May connected from long range to break up the run, before five straight points pushed the margin to 11 at the end of the opening ten minutes.

North Platte used an 8-2 run to open the second quarter to cut the margin to five on a jumper by Kateria Gooden. The Huskies responded with a 14-4 run over the final eight minutes to build their largest lead of the game at the halftime break, 41-24.

Mazarin led the second half resurgence by scoring nine of North Platte's 11 points to open the third quarter. The Huskies lead never trickled under ten in the frame, as they held a 55-40 lead headed into the final quarter.

A 12-2 run to open the final ten minutes cut the margin to five on a three by Nariah Golden. Air Force Prep retaliated with their own run over the next 2:38 to stretch their lead back into double digits. The Huskies continued to hold the momentum down the stretch to close out the win.

Knights (6-4) will begin a two-game road trip beginning with the Lancers of Eastern Wyoming College on Friday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. in Torrington, Wyo.

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 </figure>Daniel StinmanNPCC AthleticsNorth Platte, Neb. – Freshman Zaily Mazarin scored a career best 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 71-62 loss to Air Force Prep on Wednesday night.Mazarin now has four double-doubles in ten career games for the black and gold. Nariah Golden, Nevaeh Golden and EmmaJo Locks each recorded seven points for North Platte.A 10-1 run midway through the first quarter gave the Huskies a 18-9 lead. Sa'Naii May connected from long range to break up the run, before five straight points pushed the margin to 11 at the end of the opening ten minutes.North Platte used an 8-2 run to open the second quarter to cut the margin to five on a jumper by Kateria Gooden. The Huskies responded with a 14-4 run over the final eight minutes to build their largest lead of the game at the halftime break, 41-24.Mazarin led the second half resurgence by scoring nine of North Platte's 11 points to open the third quarter. The Huskies lead never trickled under ten in the frame, as they held a 55-40 lead headed into the final quarter.A 12-2 run to open the final ten minutes cut the margin to five on a three by Nariah Golden. Air Force Prep retaliated with their own run over the next 2:38 to stretch their lead back into double digits. The Huskies continued to hold the momentum down the stretch to close out the win.Knights (6-4) will begin a two-game road trip beginning with the Lancers of Eastern Wyoming College on Friday. Tip is set for 6 p.m. in Torrington, Wyo.

Mazarin has career night in loss to Huskies

Ogallala, Neb. - High School basketball is officially back in the state of Nebraska and Sandhills Post and Flatrock 100.7 will have LIVE Ogallala games this week and throughout the season on Flatrock 100.7 with award winning, veteran sports broadcaster Derek Beck. Ogallala basketball broadcast this season can be heard on Flatrock 100.7, or the<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/"> online stream.</a>&nbsp;This week schedule:

Ogallala High School Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Lexington from the Prairie View Gym in Ogallala. Kwik Stop pregame starts at 5:15pm Mountain time with tipoff at 5:30 PM Mountain time on Flatrock 100.7, Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.

Saturday, Dec 7: Ogallala High School Girls &amp; Boys Basketball @ Minden. Kwik Stop pregame starts at 3:15 PM Mountain Time with tipoff at 3:30 PM Mountain Time on Flatrock 100.7, Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.

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 </figure>Sandhills PostOgallala, Neb. - High School basketball is officially back in the state of Nebraska and Sandhills Post and Flatrock 100.7 will have LIVE Ogallala games this week and throughout the season on Flatrock 100.7 with award winning, veteran sports broadcaster Derek Beck. Ogallala basketball broadcast this season can be heard on Flatrock 100.7, or the<a href="https://flatrock1007.com/"> online stream.</a>&nbsp;This week schedule:Friday, December 6Ogallala High School Girls &amp; Boys Basketball vs. Lexington from the Prairie View Gym in Ogallala. Kwik Stop pregame starts at 5:15pm Mountain time with tipoff at 5:30 PM Mountain time on Flatrock 100.7, Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.Saturday, December 7Saturday, Dec 7: Ogallala High School Girls &amp; Boys Basketball @ Minden. Kwik Stop pregame starts at 3:15 PM Mountain Time with tipoff at 3:30 PM Mountain Time on Flatrock 100.7, Listen Online at SandhillsPost.com.

(Radio Coverage) Ogallala Hoops for week of 12/01/2024

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Three members of the fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team have been selected to the 2024 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Central Region team.&nbsp;

The squad is voted upon by College Sports Communicators (CSC) from within the region; the Central includes the MIAA, Great American Conference (GAC) and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). First-team honorees move onto the national ballot where they could earn All-American status.Graduate libero&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(Mattawan, Mich.) makes the first team with middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) and setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(North Platte) on the second team.

This is the first D2CCA honor for both Berg and Neff with Wiese earning the honor last year for Hillsdale (Mich.) College. This is the first time UNK has had a player on this squad since 2019.Entering the NCAA Tournament tomorrow morning in St. Cloud, Wiese is at 5.55 digs per set with 34 service aces and 84 assists. She joins Neff as Lopers to have appeared in all 107 sets to date. Next, Berg hits .326 and provides 3.2 kills and 1.1 blocks per set with Neff running one of the nation's top offenses (14.1 kps and a .262 pct.).

Individually, Neff currently is at 12.5 assists, 2.6 digs, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 kills per set with 16 aces.

UNK (30-2) faces 32nd-ranked Washburn (20-7) at 11 a.m. in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://scsuhuskies.com/sports/2024/11/26/2024-ncaa-volleyball-central-regional">St. Cloud, Minn.</a>

By Peter Yazvac/UNKKearney, Neb. –&nbsp;Three members of the fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team have been selected to the 2024 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Central Region team.&nbsp;The squad is voted upon by College Sports Communicators (CSC) from within the region; the Central includes the MIAA, Great American Conference (GAC) and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). First-team honorees move onto the national ballot where they could earn All-American status.Graduate libero&nbsp;Alli Wiese&nbsp;(Mattawan, Mich.) makes the first team with middle&nbsp;Mia Berg&nbsp;(Eureka, Mo.) and setter&nbsp;Peyton Neff&nbsp;(North Platte) on the second team. This is the first D2CCA honor for both Berg and Neff with Wiese earning the honor last year for Hillsdale (Mich.) College. This is the first time UNK has had a player on this squad since 2019.Entering the NCAA Tournament tomorrow morning in St. Cloud, Wiese is at 5.55 digs per set with 34 service aces and 84 assists. She joins Neff as Lopers to have appeared in all 107 sets to date. Next, Berg hits .326 and provides 3.2 kills and 1.1 blocks per set with Neff running one of the nation's top offenses (14.1 kps and a .262 pct.).<figure>
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 </figure>Individually, Neff currently is at 12.5 assists, 2.6 digs, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 kills per set with 16 aces.UNK (30-2) faces 32nd-ranked Washburn (20-7) at 11 a.m. in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://scsuhuskies.com/sports/2024/11/26/2024-ncaa-volleyball-central-regional">St. Cloud, Minn.</a>

North Platte's Peyton Neff part of three UNK Volleyball players named to D2CCA All-Central Region Team

Lincoln&nbsp;- Britt Prince scored 14 points to lead four Huskers in double figures as No. 25 Nebraska outscored Lindenwood 42-18 in the second half to pull away for a69-48 women's basketball win at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night.

Prince, a freshman from Omaha, scored 11 points in the second half to help the Huskers improve to 7-1 on the season, while Lindenwood slipped to 4-3.

Alexis Markowski, who scored eight points in the fourth quarter, added her third consecutive double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for the Huskers, while Callin Hake contributed 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals.&nbsp;

Freshman Petra Bozan rounded out the four Huskers in double figures with 10 points and three rebounds in strong effort that included eight points in the first half to keep the Huskers within striking distance. Logan Nissley added a solid effort of her own with nine points, while Allison Weidner and Jessica Petrie both pitched in four points in a low-scoring affair.&nbsp;

Nebraska prevailed despite going 1-for-10 from three-point range in the first half, while Lindenwood connected on 6-of-13 first-half threes. The hot shooting by the Lions allowed them to take a 30-27 lead to halftime, after the Huskers led 15-14 at the end of the opening quarter.

Hake, Prince and Nissley set the tone for Nebraska at the start of the third quarter, combining for 12 points to shoot the Huskers to a 39-36 lead at the first media timeout in the second half. Prince added a three-pointer in the closing minute of the quarter to send the Big Red to the fourth with a 46-41 edge.

The fourth quarter was all Huskers, as another Prince triple pushed the margin to double digits for the first time at 58-48 with 4:40 left. Prince's three was part of a 16-0 Nebraska run to close the game that included a three-pointer by Kendall Coley, who made her first career start in 113 games as a Husker.

For the game, Nebraska finished at 45.3 percent (29-64) shooting, including 6-of-22 from three-point range after going 5-for-12 in the second half. The Big Red won the battle of the boards, 43-35, while also finishing with a plus-six turnover margin (19-13).

The Huskers held Lindenwood to 1-for-12 from long range in the second half with the long make coming on a bank shot from the deep right wing - the second deep bank shot of the night for the Lions. After going 11-for-26 overall from the field in the first half, Lindenwood was held to just 6-for-29 shooting in the second half by the Huskers to finish the night at 30.9 percent (17-55).&nbsp;

Ellie Bruggemann led Lindenwood with nine points and six rebounds, while Bellevue East graduate Mya Skoff and Gracie Kelsey each added seven points off the bench. Justis Odom, Gracy Wernli and Alyssa Nielsen each pitched in five points for the Lions.

Nebraska opens Big Ten Conference action at home on Sunday by taking on unbeaten Minnesota. Tip-off between the No. 25 Huskers and 10-0 Golden Gophers is set for 1 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live by the Big Ten Network and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Britt Prince scored 14 points to lead four Huskers in double figures as No. 25 Nebraska outscored Lindenwood 42-18 in the second half to pull away for a69-48 women's basketball win at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday night.Prince, a freshman from Omaha, scored 11 points in the second half to help the Huskers improve to 7-1 on the season, while Lindenwood slipped to 4-3.Alexis Markowski, who scored eight points in the fourth quarter, added her third consecutive double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for the Huskers, while Callin Hake contributed 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals.&nbsp;Freshman Petra Bozan rounded out the four Huskers in double figures with 10 points and three rebounds in strong effort that included eight points in the first half to keep the Huskers within striking distance. Logan Nissley added a solid effort of her own with nine points, while Allison Weidner and Jessica Petrie both pitched in four points in a low-scoring affair.&nbsp;Nebraska prevailed despite going 1-for-10 from three-point range in the first half, while Lindenwood connected on 6-of-13 first-half threes. The hot shooting by the Lions allowed them to take a 30-27 lead to halftime, after the Huskers led 15-14 at the end of the opening quarter.Hake, Prince and Nissley set the tone for Nebraska at the start of the third quarter, combining for 12 points to shoot the Huskers to a 39-36 lead at the first media timeout in the second half. Prince added a three-pointer in the closing minute of the quarter to send the Big Red to the fourth with a 46-41 edge.The fourth quarter was all Huskers, as another Prince triple pushed the margin to double digits for the first time at 58-48 with 4:40 left. Prince's three was part of a 16-0 Nebraska run to close the game that included a three-pointer by Kendall Coley, who made her first career start in 113 games as a Husker.For the game, Nebraska finished at 45.3 percent (29-64) shooting, including 6-of-22 from three-point range after going 5-for-12 in the second half. The Big Red won the battle of the boards, 43-35, while also finishing with a plus-six turnover margin (19-13).The Huskers held Lindenwood to 1-for-12 from long range in the second half with the long make coming on a bank shot from the deep right wing - the second deep bank shot of the night for the Lions. After going 11-for-26 overall from the field in the first half, Lindenwood was held to just 6-for-29 shooting in the second half by the Huskers to finish the night at 30.9 percent (17-55).&nbsp;Ellie Bruggemann led Lindenwood with nine points and six rebounds, while Bellevue East graduate Mya Skoff and Gracie Kelsey each added seven points off the bench. Justis Odom, Gracy Wernli and Alyssa Nielsen each pitched in five points for the Lions.Nebraska opens Big Ten Conference action at home on Sunday by taking on unbeaten Minnesota. Tip-off between the No. 25 Huskers and 10-0 Golden Gophers is set for 1 p.m. (CT) with tickets available now at Huskers.com. The game will be televised live by the Big Ten Network and can be heard across the Huskers Radio Network, including Huskers.com.