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Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation
Caitlin Clark effect hasn't reversed the decades-long decline in girls basketball participation

Nebraska's third-largest high school decided not to play varsity girls basketball this year after no juniors or seniors went out for the sport. But Grand Island is not alone.

Cold shooting hurts Wayne State in home loss to Augustana

Cold shooting hurts Wayne State in home loss to Augustana

The Wildcats shot just 35.6% from the field in their 65-59 loss.

Wayne State completes weekend sweep with home win over Augustana

Wayne State completes weekend sweep with home win over Augustana

The Wildcats beat Augustana 62-55

Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten

Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten

Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on the way to a 70-41 win over Creighton in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without best player Lauren Betts.

Sidney Basketball Teams Sweep Torrington

Sidney Basketball Teams Sweep Torrington

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders notched wins over Torrington Friday at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility.

Bayard splits with Garden County Friday night

Bayard splits with Garden County Friday night

A 10-0 run at the beginning of the fourth quarter helped the lady Tigers get a 33-27 win over Garden County Friday night in Bayard. Junior Alexi Nesbitt gad a game high of 10 points through 3 quarters

Hanover handles Washington County in sweep: girls stay unbeaten, boys earn first win

Hanover handles Washington County in sweep: girls stay unbeaten, boys earn first win

The Hanover basketball teams heralded the start of the holiday season with two lopsided wins at home over Twin Valley League foes Washington County on Friday night.

Southwest's pace to much for Norfolk to handle

Southwest's pace to much for Norfolk to handle

The Silver Hawks raced to a 79-49 victory over the Panthers

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 20

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 20

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 20

Lincoln Southwest's defensive dominance leads to fifth win

Lincoln Southwest's defensive dominance leads to fifth win

The Silver Hawks beat Norfolk 60-41

Kimball wrestlers compete in Sutherland

Kimball wrestlers compete in Sutherland

The Kimball boys wrestling team was in action Friday in Sutherland where three of the five wrestlers took home medals.

Big Red Buzz: Huskers practicing young, old

Big Red Buzz: Huskers practicing young, old

Benning says supply and demand will settle down transfer portal

Scoring Drought Dooms Lady Raiders Against Central

Scoring Drought Dooms Lady Raiders Against Central

The Sidney Lady Raiders scored just three points over nearly fifteen minutes of the second and third quarters to fall to Cheyenne Central on Thursday evening in the Boarder Brawl Tournament at Scottsbluff High School.

Syracuse and Elmwood-Murdock Split Basketball Doubleheader on Thursday

Syracuse and Elmwood-Murdock Split Basketball Doubleheader on Thursday

SYRACUSE, NE - The Syracuse Rockets split a home doubleheader with the Elmwood-Murdock Knights on Thursday. The visiting girls grabbed a 51-31 win before the host guys picked up a 63-39 victory.

Georgetown wins 81-57 over Creighton to open Big East schedule

Georgetown wins 81-57 over Creighton to open Big East schedule

Led by Jayden Epps' 21 points, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the Creighton Bluejays 81-57 to open Big East Conference play on Wednesday night.

State championship coach Kevin Scheef resigns from Wahoo

State championship coach Kevin Scheef resigns from Wahoo

The coach of the defending Class C-1 boys basketball champions has resigned without coaching a game this season.

Five Nebraska athletes named NAIA Volleyball All-Americans; Bellevue’s Siedlik named Coach of the Year

Five Nebraska athletes named NAIA Volleyball All-Americans; Bellevue’s Siedlik named Coach of the Year

Athletes from Bellevue, Concordia and Midland - all Nebraska natives - were unveiled as NAIA volleyball All-Americans, and the Bruins' Trish Siedlik was honored as national Coach of the Year.

Doane's Lendt, Midland's Schramm named GPAC Wrestlers of the Week

Doane's Lendt, Midland's Schramm named GPAC Wrestlers of the Week

Southeast Nebraska was well represented in this week's GPAC Wrestler of the Week awards: Doane's Nate Lendt and Midland's Makenna Schramm are this week's honorees.

Syracuse Soars Past Nebraska City in Doubleheader Sweep

Syracuse Soars Past Nebraska City in Doubleheader Sweep

NEBRASKA CITY, NE - The Syracuse Rockets flew into Nebraska City for a doubleheader sweep of the Pioneers on Tuesday.

Leyton girls remain unbeaten; Potter-Dix boys secure first win

Leyton girls remain unbeaten; Potter-Dix boys secure first win

The Cheyenne County rivalry delivered mixed results Tuesday night in Potter.

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 17

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 17

Tuesday's local scoreboard, Dec. 17

Eagles notes: Chadron State soars to victory in Monday matinee

Eagles notes: Chadron State soars to victory in Monday matinee

t was fun and games inside the Chicoine Center on Monday afternoon when the Chadron State College men's basketball team put on a tremendous show, defeating Central Christian College 107-50.

Auburn Splits Home Doubleheader with Plattsmouth in Saturday Hoops Tilt

Auburn Splits Home Doubleheader with Plattsmouth in Saturday Hoops Tilt

AUBURN, NE - Auburn split a home doubleheader with Plattsmouth on Saturday, December 14, as heard on B103.

Shenandoah Sweeps Nebraska City in Friday Night Hoops

Shenandoah Sweeps Nebraska City in Friday Night Hoops

SHENANDOAH, IA - Shenandoah turned in a doubleheader sweep of Nebraska City in Friday night high school hoops, as heard on B103.

Perkins County beats Kimball

Perkins County beats Kimball

Both Kimball basketball teams came up short Friday night against Perkins County. After a pair of tough JV games that went back and forth and ended in Perkins County victories. The lady Longhorns varsity faced off against a tough lady Plainsmen team Friday

Keshon Gilbert scores 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State past Omaha 83-51

Keshon Gilbert scores 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State past Omaha 83-51

Keshon Gilbert scored 16 points to help lead No. 3 Iowa State to an 83-51 win over Omaha.

Southern sweeps Deshler with tight win in girls, comfortable win in boys basketball

Southern sweeps Deshler with tight win in girls, comfortable win in boys basketball

Southern swept Deshler on Saturday evening, with the Raider girls eking out a narrow win for their first victory of the season and the Raider boys taking control in the middle periods to cruise to victory.  

Wrestling notes: Sidney, Scottsbluff compete in Cheyenne on Saturday

Wrestling notes: Sidney, Scottsbluff compete in Cheyenne on Saturday

Scottsbluff’s Anthony Shifflett (106) secured a first-place finish and the Bearcats finished 10th at the Charlie Lake wrestling tournament in Cheyenne Saturday.

Eagles notes: Krise's Career High Not Enough Against UCCS

Eagles notes: Krise's Career High Not Enough Against UCCS

Kylie Krise put up a career-high 25 points and Chadron State outscored UCCS in the second half, but a slow start proved too much for the Eagles to overcome as the Mountain Lions defeated the Eagles 82-66 Saturday afternoon in the Gallogly Events Center.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 14

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 14

Saturday's local scoreboard, Dec. 14

Red Raiders knock off top ranked Yuma

Red Raiders knock off top ranked Yuma

The Sidney Lady Raiders and Red Raiders picked up wins on Saturday at the Cabela's Athletic Facility. The Lady Raiders bounced back from a Friday night loss with a 52-27 win over Yuma CO, while the Red Raiders beat the top ranked 3A team in Colorado.

Mark Sears scores 27 points and No. 7 Alabama beat Creighton 83-75

Mark Sears scores 27 points and No. 7 Alabama beat Creighton 83-75

Mark Sears scored 27 points and No. 7 Alabama held off a late comeback try, beating Creighton 83-75.

GACC rallies in final minute to stun Crofton on the road

GACC rallies in final minute to stun Crofton on the road

Even though the Bluejays trailed for most of the game, GACC made enough plays late to take down Crofton 33-32 on Saturday night.

Crofton overcomes halftime deficit in win over GACC

Crofton overcomes halftime deficit in win over GACC

When Crofton and GACC meet, you can always expect a tight, defensive battle. Thing's weren't any different on Saturday afternoon in the Warriors 40-32 win over the Bluejays.

Sidney alums Leeling, Ahrens shine at Husker Holiday Open

Sidney alums Leeling, Ahrens shine at Husker Holiday Open

Freshmen track and field athletes Karsyn Leeling and Chloe Ahrens, both graduates of Sidney High School, competed in their first collegiate track and field meet Friday at the 2024 Husker Holiday Open in Lincoln.

Lady Raiders Fall, Red Raiders Rally to Win at Chase County

Lady Raiders Fall, Red Raiders Rally to Win at Chase County

The Sidney girls’ basketball team certainly felt cursed on Friday the 13th, as the Lady Raiders suffered their first loss of the season, while it took a Red Raider rally in the fourth quarter for the Sidney boys to remain unbeaten on the season.

Torrington boys, Cheyenne East girls take team titles at Charlie Lake Wrestling

Torrington boys, Cheyenne East girls take team titles at Charlie Lake Wrestling

Sidney boys finish 7th, girls 10th in Cheyenne

Northern Iowa secures 78-58 win against Omaha

Northern Iowa secures 78-58 win against Omaha

Led by Jacob Hutson's 21 points, the Northern Iowa Panthers defeated the Omaha Mavericks 78-58 on Friday night.

Creek Valley hoops split with Potter-Dix

Creek Valley hoops split with Potter-Dix

Creek Valley’s Lane Brenneman delivered a 31-point performance to lift the Storm to a 60-53 victory over Potter-Dix.

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 13

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 13

Friday's local scoreboard, Dec. 13

WNCC’s Oliveira becomes Cougar men’s first soccer all-American

WNCC’s Oliveira becomes Cougar men’s first soccer all-American

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team made their first-ever trip to the national tournament after winning the Region IX tournament in November.

Sidney Public Schools welcomes alum Ryan Birner as new head volleyball coach

Sidney Public Schools welcomes alum Ryan Birner as new head volleyball coach

Sidney Public Schools announced the hiring of Ryan Birner as the new head high school volleyball coach Friday morning, marking a homecoming for the 2016 Sidney High School graduate.

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

Creighton Basketball's Issac Traudt opens up about life with diabetes

Creighton Basketball's Issac Traudt opens up about life with diabetes

Traudt was just 4-years-old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Now, he balances that with a life of D1 basketball.

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.