By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information Director

DENVER – Chadron State women's basketball broke through for its first road win of the season, defeating MSU Denver 60-55 in a Thursday evening game at the Auraria Events Center.

Ashayla Powers scored 18 points with seven rebounds, Megan Counts added 16 points and Kylie Krise finished a point away from a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds to lead Chadron State to victory. 

The win bumps the Eagles up to 5-16 overall and 4-11 in RMAC play. The Eagles improved to 1-7 on the road this season and won on the road against MSU Denver for the second consecutive year. The Roadrunners dropped to 6-17 and 5-10 in the RMAC with the loss. 

The Eagles crucially won the rebounding battle (42-34) and the turnover battle (committing 16 and forcing 17) in Thursday's game. Chadron State managed to win despite the Roadrunners outshooting CSC from the field (35.5 percent to 34.6 percent) and from three-point range (21.1 percent to 14.3 percent). 

Powers made 6 of 9 shots from the floor and consistently got to the free-throw line, sinking 6 of 11 attempts. The rest of the Eagles were a combined 15-18 from the stripe. Powers nearly outpaced the entire MSU Denver team from the line, as the hosts had just 12 free-throw attempts overall, making seven. 

Counts shot over 50 percent from the field, making 6 of 13 attempts, and added five rebounds, two blocks and a steal. She was joined in the starting frontcourt by Arvada, Colorado freshman Malorie Byrne, who made her first collegiate start a game after scoring a career-high nine points against CSU Pueblo. Byrne finished with three points, two assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes on Thursday. 

The teams started out even, with five ties in the first quarter alone, but Chadron State emerged from the first 10 minutes with a three-point, 18-15 lead. The game continued to see-saw back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team leading by more than three points for the entire second quarter with Chadron up 28-27 at the half. 

Out of the locker room, the Eagles received two Megan Counts layups plus two Kyra Tanabe free throws before a three-point play on a putback by Powers gave CSC its largest lead at 37-28. MSU Denver chipped away, however, using an 8-1 run to pull within a point with 1:25 to play in the third quarter and eventually taking the lead 44-43 at the end of the period. 

The teams continued to wrestle the lead back and forth, with a total of 10 lead changes and nine ties throughout the contest. Powers proved clutch in the fourth quarter, as the veteran forward scored eight points in the fourth, including a 4-for-4 stretch at the line. 

Powers scored 8 of 10 CSC points between eight-and-a-half and two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, turning a 47-46 MSU Denver lead into a 55-48 Eagles cushion that the visitors were able to see out. 

Chadron State will continue its road trip in Golden, Colorado on Saturday night when the Eagles take on Colorado School of Mines (9-14, 7-8 RMAC) at 3 p.m.

Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 18, Megan Counts 16, Kylie Krise 9, Kyra Tanabe 9, Malorie Byrne 3, Jordyn Stokes 3, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 18-52 FG, 3-21 3PT, 21-29 FT. 60 points, 42 rebounds, 11 assists, 16 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorDENVER – Chadron State women's basketball broke through for its first road win of the season, defeating MSU Denver 60-55 in a Thursday evening game at the Auraria Events Center.Ashayla Powers scored 18 points with seven rebounds, Megan Counts added 16 points and Kylie Krise finished a point away from a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds to lead Chadron State to victory. The win bumps the Eagles up to 5-16 overall and 4-11 in RMAC play. The Eagles improved to 1-7 on the road this season and won on the road against MSU Denver for the second consecutive year. The Roadrunners dropped to 6-17 and 5-10 in the RMAC with the loss. The Eagles crucially won the rebounding battle (42-34) and the turnover battle (committing 16 and forcing 17) in Thursday's game. Chadron State managed to win despite the Roadrunners outshooting CSC from the field (35.5 percent to 34.6 percent) and from three-point range (21.1 percent to 14.3 percent). Powers made 6 of 9 shots from the floor and consistently got to the free-throw line, sinking 6 of 11 attempts. The rest of the Eagles were a combined 15-18 from the stripe. Powers nearly outpaced the entire MSU Denver team from the line, as the hosts had just 12 free-throw attempts overall, making seven. Counts shot over 50 percent from the field, making 6 of 13 attempts, and added five rebounds, two blocks and a steal. She was joined in the starting frontcourt by Arvada, Colorado freshman Malorie Byrne, who made her first collegiate start a game after scoring a career-high nine points against CSU Pueblo. Byrne finished with three points, two assists and two rebounds in 19 minutes on Thursday. The teams started out even, with five ties in the first quarter alone, but Chadron State emerged from the first 10 minutes with a three-point, 18-15 lead. The game continued to see-saw back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team leading by more than three points for the entire second quarter with Chadron up 28-27 at the half. Out of the locker room, the Eagles received two Megan Counts layups plus two Kyra Tanabe free throws before a three-point play on a putback by Powers gave CSC its largest lead at 37-28. MSU Denver chipped away, however, using an 8-1 run to pull within a point with 1:25 to play in the third quarter and eventually taking the lead 44-43 at the end of the period. The teams continued to wrestle the lead back and forth, with a total of 10 lead changes and nine ties throughout the contest. Powers proved clutch in the fourth quarter, as the veteran forward scored eight points in the fourth, including a 4-for-4 stretch at the line. Powers scored 8 of 10 CSC points between eight-and-a-half and two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the game, turning a 47-46 MSU Denver lead into a 55-48 Eagles cushion that the visitors were able to see out. Chadron State will continue its road trip in Golden, Colorado on Saturday night when the Eagles take on Colorado School of Mines (9-14, 7-8 RMAC) at 3 p.m.Chadron State— Ashayla Powers 18, Megan Counts 16, Kylie Krise 9, Kyra Tanabe 9, Malorie Byrne 3, Jordyn Stokes 3, Liberty Line 2. Totals: 18-52 FG, 3-21 3PT, 21-29 FT. 60 points, 42 rebounds, 11 assists, 16 turnovers.

CSC women win first RMAC road contest with 60-55 finish at MSU-Denver

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 13

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🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 13

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 11

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 11BoysCrawford 63, Banner County 40Chadron 67, Douglas, WY 59Bridgeport 52, Torrington, WY 39Hemingford 44, Morrill 39Bayard at Perkins County - CancelledGirlsDouglas, WY 74, Chadron 17Bridgeport 44, Torrington, WY 37Garden County 39, Hyannis 26Morrill 43, Hemingford 35Bayard at Perkins County - Cancelled

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 11

Alliance, Neb. - Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association in conjunction with the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association awards Academic All State for NSAA activities.&nbsp; Each school is allowed two recipients per sport.&nbsp; Listed below are the recipients for Alliance High School.&nbsp; Congratulations to these outstanding students on their accomplishments in the classroom and in their respective activities!

Girls Golf - Emily McCune and Ryley Norris

Softball - Sivia Acosta and Emily Carrillo

Boys Cross Country - Gabe Busch and Asher Saka

Volleyball - Josie Sanders and Taylee Thompson

Play Production - Peytann Lunberry and Callie Robbins

Unified Bowling - Tucker Hutson and Garrett Myers

Alliance Public SchoolsAlliance, Neb. - Each year the Nebraska School Activities Association in conjunction with the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association awards Academic All State for NSAA activities.&nbsp; Each school is allowed two recipients per sport.&nbsp; Listed below are the recipients for Alliance High School.&nbsp; Congratulations to these outstanding students on their accomplishments in the classroom and in their respective activities!Girls Golf - Emily McCune and Ryley NorrisBoys Tennis - Isaac Baker and Riley BestSoftball - Sivia Acosta and Emily CarrilloBoys Cross Country - Gabe Busch and Asher SakaVolleyball - Josie Sanders and Taylee ThompsonFootball - Jett Herian and Espen LanikPlay Production - Peytann Lunberry and Callie RobbinsUnified Bowling - Tucker Hutson and Garrett Myers

Alliance students honored for Academic All State - NCPA and NSAA

Area girl athletes have earned their trip to the CHI Center in Omaha for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament begins on Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00pm (CT) with the 1st round and quarterfinal matchups.

The 1st round consolations, semis, championships and more will take place on day two which is February 19th. The event will begin at 9:00am (CT). Check out the full time of events below.

100 - Carlie McKibbin (District Champion)

105 - Josephine Werner (District Champion)

130 - Jenifer Banister (District Champion)

Area girl athletes have earned their trip to the CHI Center in Omaha for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament begins on Tuesday, February 18th at 4:00pm (CT) with the 1st round and quarterfinal matchups.The 1st round consolations, semis, championships and more will take place on day two which is February 19th. The event will begin at 9:00am (CT). Check out the full time of events below.<figure>
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 </figure>2025 state qaulifiers:CLASS AGering100 - Rileigh Dane105 - Rylee Luce115 - Autumn Hahn125 - Kaydence McKee<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgeringbulldogs%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0y8QckMgtYgXLyP3kU5UzRHNue4WeLxaUWJBCfeAVUtgeMGWG1kcVdkbfohdZLZAhl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="741" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Scottsbluff190 - Jazmyn Garcia (District Champion)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FScottsbluffWrestlingClub%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0eDik4QHBhKE1Ad2F4i4V1qGH1XziTURmgSXzRYtVsYNpMSKyBuSdCnUGRavrsWi7l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="624" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>CLASS BBayard100 - Carlie McKibbin (District Champion)170 - Zoleigh Reffalt<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBayardPublicSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0dBYc8jRNAXUZ9xMvoD1mNmQpDCJogkJcQgLnSg46DUADXKfuwHXBRPYddesnCwAvl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="262" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Mitchell100 - Avalina Stoner<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhomeofmpstigers%2Fposts%2Fpfbid034ZUi74qdJEFfPFAnccQetziDN2GfCVuUVcsNXAxgoSkdyVxu8woDkZXNBVa5w2z5l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="666" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Chadron105 - Josephine Werner (District Champion)120 - Bristol Prado170 - Vivian Golembiewski<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FChadronHighSchool%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02B2Q1Jp6yz8453hNYF926u6cHtWE94pVpqbn6nA4d4EeHfEh9sVBRsSRvL8r4PD9Wl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="449" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Morrill110 - Jazzmyne HardinHemingford115 - Aurora Hinman<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHemingfordSchools%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02tiJtbswE66xQAtssfp5VuH75ogVT8kAWKXNjJxZPdih8LzWLNufkgwFaeKjMXVEZl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="491" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>BridgeportKyra Robbins (District Champion)120 - Elizabeth Menke130 - Morgan Amateis140 - Cammie Rader190 - Hayden Marks<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbportbulldogs%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02t7UHVEB7wQNWjnTZLcT9GJqkGuSkjDd268ez2uYhijCkSiXtucHaDGhQqo65STyil&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="709" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Gordon-Rushville130 - Jenifer Banister (District Champion)135 - Lainey Filmore145 - Kirsten Heck&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGordRushPS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02fmP2SLNtckrwTcegBABxM8BGnXw36f4kN46fFaMD8gkGRPHJ1AwjwJRZLqTbdjtNl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="645" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Area girl wrestlers qualify for the 2025 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities Director

Th 2-6 Boys wrestling defeats Torrington in a dual.

Sat 2-8 Boys wrestling wins the Southeast, WY duals.&nbsp; Record was 4-0 with wins over Chadron 39-35, Crawford 62-10, Bayard 60-12, and Lingle Fort Laramie/Southeast 33-31Sat 2-8.&nbsp;

Congratulations to the AHS Speech Team for earning 2nd Place Sweepstakes honors at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Invitational.&nbsp; Individual&nbsp;placings are listed below.

1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune2nd Place: Chili Potmesil

M 2-10 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - first round&nbsp;games - 4:00 Gering vs Chadron, 5:30 Alliance vs Mitchell&nbsp;M 2-10 reserve girls basketball tournament at Gering - 4:00 Alliance vs Gering

T 2-11 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - semifinals - 4:00 Scottsbluff vs Gering/Chadron winner, 5:30 Sidney vs Alliance/Mitchell winner

T 2-11 reserve girls basketball tournament - 4:00 Alliance/Gering winner vs Sidney

Th 2-13 boys basketball vs Hyannis - JV 5:30, varsity 7:00Th 2-13 9th boys basketball tournament final - 4:00 (before games vs Hyannis)

Th 2-13 reserve girls basketball tournament final - 6:00&nbsp;

Th 2-13 middle school boys basketball vs Sidney - 4:00 - 7th away, 8th home

Sat 2-15 boys wrestling districts at Waverly - 9:30 central&nbsp;

Sat 2-15 basketball at home vs Lexington - JV games at 1:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 2:30, boys varsity 4:00

Sat 2-15 speech at North Platte invite - time TBA

Sat 2-15 academic decathlon state - time TBA

Sat 2-15 middle school girls wrestling at Scottsbluff&nbsp;- 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorLAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTS:Th 2-6 Boys wrestling defeats Torrington in a dual.Sat 2-8 Boys wrestling wins the Southeast, WY duals.&nbsp; Record was 4-0 with wins over Chadron 39-35, Crawford 62-10, Bayard 60-12, and Lingle Fort Laramie/Southeast 33-31Sat 2-8.&nbsp;Congratulations to the AHS Speech Team for earning 2nd Place Sweepstakes honors at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Invitational.&nbsp; Individual&nbsp;placings are listed below.Extemporaneous Speaking1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune2nd Place: Chili PotmesilInformative Speaking1st Place:&nbsp; Emily McCune3rd Place: Ayla Foster6th Place:&nbsp; Brylee Rasmussen&nbsp;Persuasive Speaking1st Place: Ryleigh MashburnHumorous Prose2nd Place: Kaden GasselingSerious Prose4th Place: Brylee RasmussenEntertainment Speaking3rd Place: Ryleigh Mashburn4th Place: Kaden Gasseling5th Place: Jason "J.J." Hager&nbsp;THIS WEEK ACTIVITIESM 2-10 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - first round&nbsp;games - 4:00 Gering vs Chadron, 5:30 Alliance vs Mitchell&nbsp;M 2-10 reserve girls basketball tournament at Gering - 4:00 Alliance vs GeringT 2-11 9th boys basketball tournament at Alliance - semifinals - 4:00 Scottsbluff vs Gering/Chadron winner, 5:30 Sidney vs Alliance/Mitchell winnerT 2-11 reserve girls basketball tournament - 4:00 Alliance/Gering winner vs SidneyTh 2-13 boys basketball vs Hyannis - JV 5:30, varsity 7:00Th 2-13 9th boys basketball tournament final - 4:00 (before games vs Hyannis)Th 2-13 reserve girls basketball tournament final - 6:00&nbsp;Th 2-13 middle school boys basketball vs Sidney - 4:00 - 7th away, 8th homeSat 2-15 boys wrestling districts at Waverly - 9:30 central&nbsp;Sat 2-15 basketball at home vs Lexington - JV games at 1:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 2:30, boys varsity 4:00Sat 2-15 speech at North Platte invite - time TBASat 2-15 academic decathlon state - time TBASat 2-15 middle school girls wrestling at Scottsbluff&nbsp;- 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of February 10th

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 &amp; 7

Western Trails Conference Tournament - Girls Kimball 38, Bayard 25

Friday's Games at WNCC Scottsbluff

Western Trails Conference Tournament - Boys

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 &amp; 7Western Trails Conference Tournament - Girls Kimball 38, Bayard 25Morrill 45, Hemingford 42Gordon-Rushville 33, Mitchell 32Friday's Games at WNCC ScottsbluffHemingford 33, Bayard 29Bridgeport 67, Gordon-Rushville 31Kimball 41, Morrill 39Other Scores FridayHill City, SD 50, Chadron 26Sidney 70, Gering 50Scottsbluff 55, Alliance 26Garden County 53, Potter-Dix 29Leyton 82, Creek Valley 27Banner County 36, Minatare 25Other Scores ThursdayLone Star, CO 59, Potter-Dix 31Garden County 54, Arthur County 29Western Trails Conference Tournament - BoysMorrill 43, Gordon-Rushville 32Bridgeport 66, Bayard 27Mitchell 66, Hemingford 49Friday's Games at WNCC ScottsbluffBayard def. Gordon-RushvilleKimball 56, Mitchell 43Bridgeport 67, Morrill 37Other Scores FridayScottsbluff 86, Alliance 48Sidney 67, Gering 50Hill City, SD 56, Chadron 48Cody-Kilgore 57, Crawford 42Hyannis 56, Hay Springs 46Leyton 70, Creek Valley 47Garden County 66, Potter-Dix 36Other Scores ThursdayLone Star, CO 54, Potter-Dix 47Garden County 38, Arthur County 36

🏀 UPDATE: High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 6 & 7

CHADRON, Neb. – In a wild overtime game that featured 197 points, 16 lead changes, 10 ties, 65 free throws and 47 personal fouls, the Chadron State women's basketball team came up one basket short as they lost a 99-98 thriller to Colorado Christian on Thursday night in the Chicoine Center. 

The Eagles trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter and hit a game-tying three with 16 seconds left in regulation to send the game to an extra period but allowed a go-ahead basket from CCU's Nicole Bowlin with two seconds left. The Eagles had an inbounds play with 1.2 seconds remaining to try and win the game, but Megan Counts's jump shot missed.

The 98 points is the highest single-game total for CSC since the Eagles scored 102 against New Mexico Highlands in the 2013-14 season. That game went to double overtime.

In yet another positive, the Eagles finished the game with both a season-high 19 assists and a season-low nine turnovers despite playing an extra five minutes.

Kyra Tanabe finished with 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Eagles, now 4-15 with a 3-10 RMAC record, as five CSC players scored in double figures. 

Colorado Christian, which improved to 7-14 overall and 5-8 in the RMAC, received 32 points from Victoria Perez and 26 from Bowlin in the victory. 

Kylie Krise hit the game-extending three-pointer, part of a 3-for-6 day from deep for the Colorado native, finishing with 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Chadron State also had big offensive days from Megan Counts (17 pts, 6-10 FG), Allison Richards (16 points) and Ashayla Powers (13 points). 

It may go without saying, but both teams shot the ball well from the field, making nearly half their field goal attempts. Chadron State hit 48.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range (8-24) and had a 71 percent day from the line with nine missed free throws (22-31). 

Colorado Christian was better than the Eagles from the field (49.3 percent), worse from beyond the arc (31.6 percent, 6-19) and better from the line (79.4 percent, 27-34). The two teams were dead even with 38 rebounds each and 44 points in the paint apiece.

The Eagles showed resiliency to get back in the game, as they trailed 46-36 at halftime and were down by double digits, 59-48, as late as 4:02 to go in the third quarter. A 10-0 run nearly erased that advantage, with Krise hitting a three, Allison Richards getting a fastbreak layup, Ashayla Powers getting a layup plus the foul shot and Krise pouncing on a putback off a missed three to pull CSC within one in the span of less than 90 seconds.

Chadron State actually built a seven-point lead with just under eight minutes to play, but the Cougars rallied to tie it at 76-76 with 4:17 left, and the teams stayed within a basket or two of one another the rest of the way. 

With Colorado Christian leading by two at 85-83, CCU went one-for-two from the line, opening the door. Allison Richards drove the lane and kicked out to a wide-open Krise, whose straight-on three-pointer swished through and ignited the Chicoine Center crowd. 

In the extra period, the two teams exchanged the lead eight times in those five minutes alone. Perez took over for Colorado Christian, scoring all 11 of the team's points in overtime up until Bowlin's eventual game-winning basket. The Eagles were an uncharacteristic 3-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 40 seconds of the game.

Chadron State will have an opportunity to rebound with a home game this Saturday against CSU Pueblo (13-8, 8-5 RMAC). The ThunderWolves lost Thursday to Black Hills State by a 62-48 score.

Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 22, Megan Counts 17, Allison Richards 16, Kylie Krise 15, Ashayla Powers 13, Liberty Line 8, Bati Assefa 5, McKenzi Petersen 2. Totals: 34-70 FG, 8-24 3PT, 22-31 FT. 98 points, 38 rebounds, 19 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – In a wild overtime game that featured 197 points, 16 lead changes, 10 ties, 65 free throws and 47 personal fouls, the Chadron State women's basketball team came up one basket short as they lost a 99-98 thriller to Colorado Christian on Thursday night in the Chicoine Center. The Eagles trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter and hit a game-tying three with 16 seconds left in regulation to send the game to an extra period but allowed a go-ahead basket from CCU's Nicole Bowlin with two seconds left. The Eagles had an inbounds play with 1.2 seconds remaining to try and win the game, but Megan Counts's jump shot missed.The 98 points is the highest single-game total for CSC since the Eagles scored 102 against New Mexico Highlands in the 2013-14 season. That game went to double overtime.In yet another positive, the Eagles finished the game with both a season-high 19 assists and a season-low nine turnovers despite playing an extra five minutes.Kyra Tanabe finished with 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead the Eagles, now 4-15 with a 3-10 RMAC record, as five CSC players scored in double figures. Colorado Christian, which improved to 7-14 overall and 5-8 in the RMAC, received 32 points from Victoria Perez and 26 from Bowlin in the victory. Kylie Krise hit the game-extending three-pointer, part of a 3-for-6 day from deep for the Colorado native, finishing with 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Chadron State also had big offensive days from Megan Counts (17 pts, 6-10 FG), Allison Richards (16 points) and Ashayla Powers (13 points). It may go without saying, but both teams shot the ball well from the field, making nearly half their field goal attempts. Chadron State hit 48.6 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from three-point range (8-24) and had a 71 percent day from the line with nine missed free throws (22-31). Colorado Christian was better than the Eagles from the field (49.3 percent), worse from beyond the arc (31.6 percent, 6-19) and better from the line (79.4 percent, 27-34). The two teams were dead even with 38 rebounds each and 44 points in the paint apiece.The Eagles showed resiliency to get back in the game, as they trailed 46-36 at halftime and were down by double digits, 59-48, as late as 4:02 to go in the third quarter. A 10-0 run nearly erased that advantage, with Krise hitting a three, Allison Richards getting a fastbreak layup, Ashayla Powers getting a layup plus the foul shot and Krise pouncing on a putback off a missed three to pull CSC within one in the span of less than 90 seconds.Chadron State actually built a seven-point lead with just under eight minutes to play, but the Cougars rallied to tie it at 76-76 with 4:17 left, and the teams stayed within a basket or two of one another the rest of the way. With Colorado Christian leading by two at 85-83, CCU went one-for-two from the line, opening the door. Allison Richards drove the lane and kicked out to a wide-open Krise, whose straight-on three-pointer swished through and ignited the Chicoine Center crowd. In the extra period, the two teams exchanged the lead eight times in those five minutes alone. Perez took over for Colorado Christian, scoring all 11 of the team's points in overtime up until Bowlin's eventual game-winning basket. The Eagles were an uncharacteristic 3-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 40 seconds of the game.Chadron State will have an opportunity to rebound with a home game this Saturday against CSU Pueblo (13-8, 8-5 RMAC). The ThunderWolves lost Thursday to Black Hills State by a 62-48 score.Chadron State— Kyra Tanabe 22, Megan Counts 17, Allison Richards 16, Kylie Krise 15, Ashayla Powers 13, Liberty Line 8, Bati Assefa 5, McKenzi Petersen 2. Totals: 34-70 FG, 8-24 3PT, 22-31 FT. 98 points, 38 rebounds, 19 assists, 9 turnovers.

Another big comeback, late three sends Eagles into overtime thriller Thursday

By: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

CHADRON, Neb. – Point guard Jalen Thomas scored an NCAA career-high 24 points while leading the Chadron State men's basketball team to a pulsating 62-58 victory over Colorado Christian in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Chadron on Thursday night.

The win moves the Eagles up to 11-10 overall and 7-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Currently, the Eagles are tied for seventh place in the conference with Colorado Mesa, with the top eight teams qualifying for the conference tournament. Colorado Christian fell to 8-13 overall and 4-9 in conference.

Thomas scored 12 points in each half and shot 9-for-18 to finish 50 percent from the field. Thomas shot 6-for-12 in the first half, mostly by driving past his defender for layups, then sank all six of his free throws in the second half while making 3 of 6 from the field. Thomas has now made 49 of 55 free throws for 89%. 

The game had 10 ties and 10 lead changes, most of them in the first half. The Eagles led for 25 minutes, compared to just over five minutes for the Denver-area visitors. Chadron State's advantage was never too significant, however, as CSC was never ahead by more than three points until Thomas drove for one of his layups with six seconds remaining before intermission to put his team up by a 28-23 score into halftime.

While Chadron State maintained the lead most of the second half, the Cougars got big boost from 6-4 sophomore Bobby McWard, who kept them in contention. McWard made his presence felt by nailing 4-of-8 shots from behind the arc in the second half while finishing as the Cougars' only double figure scorer with 14 points.

The Eagles also got a big lift late in the game from their leading scorer for the season, Zy Wright, who scored all eight of his points in the second half, including the Eagles' final three field goals of the game. He also was the game's leading rebounder with nine. 

The Eagles out-rebounded the Cougars by a 45-29 margin, but had 17 turnovers compared to Christian's nine. 

Trey Ballard, who made two of CSC's three treys in the first half, also was 5 of 6 from the free throw line for 11 points and Julio Phipps added nine points and eight rebounds.  

As the low score would indicate, neither team shot the ball well for the field, in part because both teams played solid defense. The Eagles were 22-of-54 for 40.7 percent and 4 of 11 from 3-point range, but made 14 of 16 free throws. The Cougars were 21 of 62 from the field for 34 percent and took half of their field goal shots from behind the arc, making 8 of 31 overall for 25.7 percent. The Cougars were 8-for-10 at the charity stripe.

The Eagles will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play CSU Pueblo.  Black Hills State beat the ThunderWolves 75-70 on Thursday night in Spearfish to put CSU Pueblo's record at 10-11 overall and 5-8 in RMAC play.

Colorado Christian—Bobby McWard 14, Christopher Barnes 9, Bradley Land 8, Schafer Reichert 7, Jacob Everson 6, Promise Idiaru 4, Tate Odvody 4, Shaylen Woodberry 3, Lincoln Cantrall 3. Totals: 21-62 FG (8-31 3PT) 8-10 FT. 58 points, 29 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – Point guard Jalen Thomas scored an NCAA career-high 24 points while leading the Chadron State men's basketball team to a pulsating 62-58 victory over Colorado Christian in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Chadron on Thursday night.The win moves the Eagles up to 11-10 overall and 7-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Currently, the Eagles are tied for seventh place in the conference with Colorado Mesa, with the top eight teams qualifying for the conference tournament. Colorado Christian fell to 8-13 overall and 4-9 in conference.Thomas scored 12 points in each half and shot 9-for-18 to finish 50 percent from the field. Thomas shot 6-for-12 in the first half, mostly by driving past his defender for layups, then sank all six of his free throws in the second half while making 3 of 6 from the field. Thomas has now made 49 of 55 free throws for 89%. The game had 10 ties and 10 lead changes, most of them in the first half. The Eagles led for 25 minutes, compared to just over five minutes for the Denver-area visitors. Chadron State's advantage was never too significant, however, as CSC was never ahead by more than three points until Thomas drove for one of his layups with six seconds remaining before intermission to put his team up by a 28-23 score into halftime.While Chadron State maintained the lead most of the second half, the Cougars got big boost from 6-4 sophomore Bobby McWard, who kept them in contention. McWard made his presence felt by nailing 4-of-8 shots from behind the arc in the second half while finishing as the Cougars' only double figure scorer with 14 points.The Eagles also got a big lift late in the game from their leading scorer for the season, Zy Wright, who scored all eight of his points in the second half, including the Eagles' final three field goals of the game. He also was the game's leading rebounder with nine. The Eagles out-rebounded the Cougars by a 45-29 margin, but had 17 turnovers compared to Christian's nine. Trey Ballard, who made two of CSC's three treys in the first half, also was 5 of 6 from the free throw line for 11 points and Julio Phipps added nine points and eight rebounds. As the low score would indicate, neither team shot the ball well for the field, in part because both teams played solid defense. The Eagles were 22-of-54 for 40.7 percent and 4 of 11 from 3-point range, but made 14 of 16 free throws. The Cougars were 21 of 62 from the field for 34 percent and took half of their field goal shots from behind the arc, making 8 of 31 overall for 25.7 percent. The Cougars were 8-for-10 at the charity stripe.The Eagles will be at home again Saturday afternoon to play CSU Pueblo. Black Hills State beat the ThunderWolves 75-70 on Thursday night in Spearfish to put CSU Pueblo's record at 10-11 overall and 5-8 in RMAC play.Colorado Christian—Bobby McWard 14, Christopher Barnes 9, Bradley Land 8, Schafer Reichert 7, Jacob Everson 6, Promise Idiaru 4, Tate Odvody 4, Shaylen Woodberry 3, Lincoln Cantrall 3. Totals: 21-62 FG (8-31 3PT) 8-10 FT. 58 points, 29 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.

Thomas pours in career high to take Chadron State past pesky CCU

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College football program welcomed 35 new freshman signees and three additional transfers as part of the Eagles' 2025 National Signing Day class.

Of the 35 freshman signees, 13 hail from Colorado while nine apiece are from Nebraska and Wyoming. There are also two signees from Arizona, one from California and one from South Dakota. 

"I want to express my thanks to our assistant coaches and their families for their hard work in recruiting this class," Head Coach Jay Long said. "I'm incredibly proud to work alongside them and their passion for Chadron State is felt by the recruits and their families. I also want to thank our administration for their commitment to our program by providing resources to get Chadron State back to being a top team in the RMAC."

In addition to the freshmen, three transfers have joined the program in addition to the seven that were previously announced. They include two players with Division I pedigree in Wyoming transfer Kayden LaFramboise and Northern Arizona linebacker Jarred Marquez, as well as Division III standout receiver Isaiah McNaught-Thornton. All three transfers are with the CSC program for spring ball.

"While player development has always been a cornerstone of our program, this class was built with a focus on bringing in student-athletes who can make an immediate impact and help us win next season," Long said.

Several of this year's recruits have ties to the college or current roster. Holyoke, Colorado wide receiver Reid Sprague is the younger brother of quarterback Wyatt Sprague and Stanton, Nebraska safety Becker Pohlman is the younger brother of just-graduated Sutton Pohlman, a starting safety for the Eagles last year. 

Several 2025 Eagles are second or even third-generation CSC football players. Wide receivers Gage Brooks (son of Cory Brooks) and Peyton Turman (son of Ryan Turman) come to Chadron State after their parents were previously All-RMAC selections (with Ryan Turman also winning All-American honors). 

Jeron Sutton is a third-generation Eagle, with both his father Jason and grandfather Jerry suiting up for Chadron State. 

Among the new class of CSC football players are 23 walk-ons, who will be given the chance to earn a role on the team. 

"As the landscape of college recruiting continues to change, it remains important for our program to provide opportunities for student athletes," Long said. "I was a walk-on myself, and all I wanted was a chance. Once given that opportunity, it was up to me to make the most of it."

While the Signing Day class provides the bulk of the 2025 additions to the Chadron State roster, Coach Long said recruiting is not over for the coaching staff. With the new NCAA D1 roster limits of 105 in place for this season, additional transfers may be signed after spring ball. 

Join members of the Chadron State athletic department and football program at the team's official Signing Day social, which will be held at The Ridge in Chadron on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Below are the members of Chadron State's 2025 Signing Day Class:

Three-time First Team All-Conference (2A Northern League)

Lincoln Journal-Star Honorable Mention All-State (NE)

Returned punts in addition to playing defensive back

Mother Marie played softball at Creighton

First Team All-Conference KR/WR, Second Team All-State KR/WR, Second Team All-Conference DB

Is a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for track and field

Father Cory also played football and ran track at CSC

Omaha World Herald/Lincoln Journal Star Class D-1 All-State 

Holds Nebraska records for rushing yards in a state championship, rushing yards in the playoffs

Father Gary Crum (Miami Dolphins) and brother Frank Crum (Denver Broncos) play/played in the NFL

Second Team 5A Front Range North All-Conference

Brother Ryan is a CSU Pueblo football alum

Greenwood Village, Colo. | Cherry Creek HS

Special Teams MVP and Team Captain as a long snapper

Thermopolis, Wyo. | Hot Springs County HS

Three-time All-Conference, One-time All-State

Led Wyoming in interceptions/tackles for loss among CBs

2024 2A Defensive Player of the Year runner-up

All-District (6A) First Team, All-Region honorable mention

Two-Time 5A Metro North Offensive Player of the Year 

Two-Time 5A Honorable Mention All-State (CO)

Holds school single-game, single-season, career passing TD records

Commerce City, Colo. | Riverdale Ridge HS

Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal-Star Class B First Team All-State

Is a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for wrestling

Brother Christion Louis is a former CSC football player

School's all-time weightlifting record leader in squat and deadlift

Three-time All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State as a senior

Lincoln Journal-Star All-State Honorable Mention

Selected to Nebraska eight-man All-Star Game

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College football program welcomed 35 new freshman signees and three additional transfers as part of the Eagles' 2025 National Signing Day class.Of the 35 freshman signees, 13 hail from Colorado while nine apiece are from Nebraska and Wyoming. There are also two signees from Arizona, one from California and one from South Dakota. "I want to express my thanks to our assistant coaches and their families for their hard work in recruiting this class," Head Coach Jay Long said. "I'm incredibly proud to work alongside them and their passion for Chadron State is felt by the recruits and their families. I also want to thank our administration for their commitment to our program by providing resources to get Chadron State back to being a top team in the RMAC."In addition to the freshmen, three transfers have joined the program in addition to the seven that were previously announced. They include two players with Division I pedigree in Wyoming transfer Kayden LaFramboise and Northern Arizona linebacker Jarred Marquez, as well as Division III standout receiver Isaiah McNaught-Thornton. All three transfers are with the CSC program for spring ball."While player development has always been a cornerstone of our program, this class was built with a focus on bringing in student-athletes who can make an immediate impact and help us win next season," Long said.Several of this year's recruits have ties to the college or current roster. Holyoke, Colorado wide receiver Reid Sprague is the younger brother of quarterback Wyatt Sprague and Stanton, Nebraska safety Becker Pohlman is the younger brother of just-graduated Sutton Pohlman, a starting safety for the Eagles last year. Several 2025 Eagles are second or even third-generation CSC football players. Wide receivers Gage Brooks (son of Cory Brooks) and Peyton Turman (son of Ryan Turman) come to Chadron State after their parents were previously All-RMAC selections (with Ryan Turman also winning All-American honors). Jeron Sutton is a third-generation Eagle, with both his father Jason and grandfather Jerry suiting up for Chadron State. Among the new class of CSC football players are 23 walk-ons, who will be given the chance to earn a role on the team. "As the landscape of college recruiting continues to change, it remains important for our program to provide opportunities for student athletes," Long said. "I was a walk-on myself, and all I wanted was a chance. Once given that opportunity, it was up to me to make the most of it."While the Signing Day class provides the bulk of the 2025 additions to the Chadron State roster, Coach Long said recruiting is not over for the coaching staff. With the new NCAA D1 roster limits of 105 in place for this season, additional transfers may be signed after spring ball. Join members of the Chadron State athletic department and football program at the team's official Signing Day social, which will be held at The Ridge in Chadron on Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m.Below are the members of Chadron State's 2025 Signing Day Class:Cash Altschwager – WR | 5'8 | 145Wellington, Colo. | Wellington HSThree-time First Team All-Conference (2A Northern League)First Team All-State (CO)State qualifier in trackHayden Atkins – LB Alda, Neb. | Grand Island Northwest HSLincoln Journal-Star Honorable Mention All-State (NE)Tate Berry – LB | 6'4 | 185Cheyenne, Wyo. | Cheyenne Central HSTwo-time All-Conference, All-State (WY)Great-grandfather played football at CSCMarty Brewer – DB | 6'1 | 190Mesa, Ariz. | Desert Ridge HSFirst Team 6A All-Region (CO)Returned punts in addition to playing defensive backMother Marie played softball at CreightonGage Brooks – WR | 6'2 | 160Casper, Wyo. | Natrona County HSFirst Team All-Conference KR/WR, Second Team All-State KR/WR, Second Team All-Conference DBIs a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for track and fieldFather Cory also played football and ran track at CSCWilliam Cacy – LB Arapahoe, Neb. | Arapahoe HSOmaha World Herald/Lincoln Journal Star Class D-1 All-State 400-meter track state championKyle Cox – S | 5'9 | 170Purdum, Neb. | Sandhills HSTwo-time Nebraska D-2 Player of the YearHolds Nebraska records for rushing yards in a state championship, rushing yards in the playoffsState championEvan Crum – S | 6'0 | 180Laramie, Wyo. | Laramie HSFather Gary Crum (Miami Dolphins) and brother Frank Crum (Denver Broncos) play/played in the NFLTwo-time All-Conference selectionJoey DeLay – CB | 6'0 | 165Brighton, Colo. | Brighton HSSecond Team 5A Front Range North All-ConferenceBrother Ryan is a CSU Pueblo football alumTy Douglas – LS | 6'0 | 215Greenwood Village, Colo. | Cherry Creek HSSpecial Teams MVP and Team Captain as a long snapperDelmonico Dukes – CB | 5'11 | 160Thermopolis, Wyo. | Hot Springs County HSThree-time All-Conference, One-time All-StateLed Wyoming in interceptions/tackles for loss among CBs2024 2A Defensive Player of the Year runner-upJeffrey Goins – LS | 6'0 | 240Queen Creek, Ariz. | Queen Creek HSAll-District (6A) First Team, All-Region honorable mentionAnthony Henson – OL | 6'3 | 220Douglas, Wyo. | Douglas HSFirst-Team All-ConferenceTeam earned third place at stateSiler Hess – QB | 6'4 | 205Dubois, Wyo. | Dubois HSTwo-Time All-ConferenceAll-State selectionMason Kiewiet – QB | 6'0 | 220Westminster, Colo. | Westminster HSTwo-Time 5A Metro North Offensive Player of the Year Two-Time 5A Honorable Mention All-State (CO)Holds school single-game, single-season, career passing TD recordsColton Lancaster – LB | 6'2 | 210Commerce City, Colo. | Riverdale Ridge HSHonorable Mention All-State (CO)Two-Time Academic All-State selectionSister Molly plays soccer at Adams StateKeagyn Linden – DL | 6'3 | 240York, Neb. | York HSOmaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal-Star Class B First Team All-StateIs a dual-sport athlete, also signing with CSC for wrestlingLennon Louis – RB | 5'10 | 200Colorado Springs, Colo. | Vista Ridge HSThree-time all-league pickBrother Christion Louis is a former CSC football playerSchool's all-time weightlifting record leader in squat and deadliftKaden Maikowski – WR | 6'3 | 190Sterling, Colo. | Sterling HSThree-time All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State as a seniorTwo-time Academic All-StateTalan Mock – OL | 6'3 | 300Lyons, Neb. | Lyons Decatur Northeast HSLincoln Journal-Star All-State Honorable MentionSelected to Nebraska eight-man All-Star GameTristen Osborne – OL | 6'2 | 245Lander, Wyo. | Lander Valley HSAll-Conference selection at both OL and DLFremont County All-Lineman teamBecker Pohlman – S| 5'11 | 205Stanton, Neb. | Stanton HSAll-State selection by Omaha World-Herald at running back and Lincoln Journal-Star on defenseFour-Time Academic All-State5,000 rushing yards in high school careerKartell Purvis – QB | 6'3 | 195San Diego, Calif. | Mater Dei Catholic HSFirst-Team All-ConferenceMetro Mesa Offensive Player of the YearCash Rhodes – OL | 6'3 | 290Erie, Colo. | Erie HSTwo-time Academic All-StateAlso wrestled in high schoolBen Rios – OL | 6'4 | 280Fort Collins, Colo. | Fort Collins HSState placer in wrestling Marcelo Rossi – RB | 5'10 | 190Hudson, Colo. | Weld Central Senior HSThree-time First-Team All-ConferencePatriot League (CO) Offensive Player of the YearAll-State Honorable MentionCurtis Salazar – OL | 6'3 | 265Rapid City, S.D. | Stevens HSPreseason Second Team All-StateLane Schock – LB | 6'2 | 190Fort Morgan, Colo. | Prairie Junior-Senior HSTwo-time All-State selectionOne First Team, one honorable mentionCan dunk a basketballTC Shaw – CB | 6'0 | 185Fountain, Colo. | Fountain-Fort Carson HSHonorable Mention All-League (CO, 5A)Noah Shoemaker – QB | 6'3 | 195Cozad, Neb. | Cozad HSOmaha World Herald/Lincoln Journal Star Class C-1 All-State QBOver 4,400 passing yards in high school careerNebraska C-1 state record holder with 8 TD passes in one gameLandon Solaas – K | 6'1 | 170Mountain View, Wyo. | Mountain View HSSchool records for longest field goal/punt, field goal percentage, touchbacksAlso was an All-State defensive endReid Sprague – WR | 6'2 | 170Holyoke, Colo. | Holyoke HSFour-year All-Conference selectionFather Aaron played football at Colorado State, brother Miles currently plays linebacker at CSU Pueblo, brother Wyatt started one game at QB for Chadron State last seasonJeron Sutton | 5'10 | 140Buffalo, Wyo. | Buffalo HSThird-generation CSC football player, father Jason and grandfather Jerry previously played for the EaglesPeyton Turman – WR | 6'2 | 190Elkhorn, Neb. | Elkhorn HSOmaha World-Herald All-State punter in Class BSchool record holder for most receptions in a gameFather Ryan was All-American defensive back for CSCCamden Walker – WR | 6'2 | 210Grand Island, Neb. | Grand Island Northwest HSLincoln Journal Star Honorable Mention All-State Class BTwo-time All-District selection Father Bryson played baseball at Nebraska-KearneyTransfersKayden LaFramboise – WR | 6'4 | 210Gillette, Wyo. | University of Wyoming (FBS)In high school, was unanimous First Team Class 4A (WY) All-StateOver 1,150 receiving yards as high school seniorJarred Marquez – LB | 6'2 | 210Yuma, Ariz. | Northern Arizona University (FCS)Saw field in four games at NAUHigh school: First Team All-State, First Team All-RegionWill have four full years of eligibility remainingIsaiah McNaught-Thornton – WR | 6'1 | 170Medford, Ore. | University of La Verne (D3)At La Verne: 17 catches, 400+ receiving yards, 3 TDs in 2024

Eagles Add 38 On National Signing Day

Chadron State went heavy on offense in the transfer portal and inked another strong high school recruiting class. In our annual Signing Day Show, Head Coach Jay Long breaks down the group, highlights CSC legacies and winning some important recruiting battles this year!

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🎙 CSC Sports Journal - Football Signing Day with HC Jay Long  - 2/5/25

 1-28 Girls wrestling defeats Sidney in a dual 24-23.

T 1-28 Boys wrestling&nbsp;defeats Sidney in a dual 51-22.

W 1-29 FBLA placed 1st at the Best of the West competition at Chadron State College.

F 1-31 boys wrestling&nbsp;picked up two wins at the McCook duals over Amherst 52-30&nbsp; and Chase County 59-22

Sat 2-1 girls basketball places fifth at the Western Conference tournament with&nbsp;wins over Chadron 42-29 and Mitchell 41-26Sat 2-1 boys basketball places fourth at the Western Conference tournament with first round&nbsp;win over Mitchell 58-41

Sat 2-1 girls wrestling placed 5th as a team at the Amherst invitational - individual places are listed below

2nd - Dawsyn Higgins and Surenity&nbsp;Lewis

Sat 2-1 Alliance speech team earned top honors at the Chadron speech invitational (class A/B sweepstakes award).&nbsp; Individual placers listed below.

Entertainment speaking - 1st Kaden Gasseling, 3rd Ryleigh Mashburn

Extemporaneous speaking - 1st Emily McCune

Persuasive speaking - 4th - Ryleigh Mashburn

W 2-5 FFA District CDE at Gordon - 9:00 am

Th 2-6 boys wrestling dual at home vs Torrington - 6:00

Th 2-6 parent teacher conferences&nbsp;4:00 - 8:00 - school&nbsp;dismissed 2:00F 2-7 parent teacher conferences 8:00 - 12:00 - no school for students

F 2-7 basketball at home vs Scottsbluff - JV 4:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 5:30 and boys varsity 7:00F 2-7 middle school girls wrestling&nbsp;at North Platte - 4:00 central

Sat 2-8 basketball at McCook - JV 2:00, girls varsity&nbsp;3:30, boys varsity 5:00 (all times central)

Sat 2-8 boys wrestling at Southeast, WY duals - 8:30 am

Sat 2-8 speech at Gordon Rushville - 8:00 am

Sat 2-8 freshmen boys basketball vs Scottsbluff - 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Baker - Alliance Athletic/Activities DirectorLAST WEEK HIGHLIGHTST 1-28 Girls wrestling defeats Sidney in a dual 24-23.T 1-28 Boys wrestling&nbsp;defeats Sidney in a dual 51-22.W 1-29 FBLA placed 1st at the Best of the West competition at Chadron State College.Accounting:Asher Saka - 5thEmily McCune - 1stBusiness Calculations:Emily McCune - 1stBusiness Communications:Kinzie Bridge - 2ndChili Potmesil - 1stIntro to FBLA:Santos Betancud - 4thAmelia Wade - 3rdAddison Belford - 1stMarketing:Chili Potmesil - 2ndHenry Hoff - 1stPersonal Finance:Kinzie Bridge - 1stF 1-31 boys wrestling&nbsp;picked up two wins at the McCook duals over Amherst 52-30&nbsp; and Chase County 59-22Sat 2-1 girls basketball places fifth at the Western Conference tournament with&nbsp;wins over Chadron 42-29 and Mitchell 41-26Sat 2-1 boys basketball places fourth at the Western Conference tournament with first round&nbsp;win over Mitchell 58-41Sat 2-1 girls wrestling placed 5th as a team at the Amherst invitational - individual places are listed below2nd - Dawsyn Higgins and Surenity&nbsp;Lewis3rd - Braylin Gibson4th - Avia RaymerSat 2-1 Alliance speech team earned top honors at the Chadron speech invitational (class A/B sweepstakes award).&nbsp; Individual placers listed below.Entertainment speaking - 1st Kaden Gasseling, 3rd Ryleigh MashburnExtemporaneous speaking - 1st Emily McCuneInformative speaking - 1st Emily McCuneHumorous prose - 5th Kaden GasselingPersuasive speaking - 4th - Ryleigh MashburnTHIS WEEK ACTIVITIESW 2-5 FFA District CDE at Gordon - 9:00 amTh 2-6 boys wrestling dual at home vs Torrington - 6:00Th 2-6 parent teacher conferences&nbsp;4:00 - 8:00 - school&nbsp;dismissed 2:00F 2-7 parent teacher conferences 8:00 - 12:00 - no school for studentsF 2-7 basketball at home vs Scottsbluff - JV 4:00 (boys at middle school), girls varsity 5:30 and boys varsity 7:00F 2-7 middle school girls wrestling&nbsp;at North Platte - 4:00 centralSat 2-8 basketball at McCook - JV 2:00, girls varsity&nbsp;3:30, boys varsity 5:00 (all times central)Sat 2-8 boys wrestling at Southeast, WY duals - 8:30 amSat 2-8 speech at Gordon Rushville - 8:00 amSat 2-8 freshmen boys basketball vs Scottsbluff - 9:00&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance High School Activities Calendar: Week of February 3rd

CHADRON, Neb. - The annual Chadron State College Hoop Shoot, a two-day tournament for teams around the region in grades 4-8, will be held March 22-23, 2025 across multiple facilities on the Chadron State College campus. 

The cost to enter the tournament is an entry fee of $200 per team, which includes player passes and two coach passes per team for admission. The tournament will include pool play to determine seeding on Saturday, followed by a single-elimination tournament to determine a champion on Sunday.

To register, teams must first register their team through TourneyMachine at this link under the "Register" tab. There are individual divisions for both boys and girls teams at each grade level from 4th grade through 8th grade. Please ensure your team registers in the correct division. Once registered, the site will redirect to our Hometown Ticketing payment portal. Teams must be paid by March 21 to guarantee participation.

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 </figure>By: Paxton Ritchie CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. - The annual Chadron State College Hoop Shoot, a two-day tournament for teams around the region in grades 4-8, will be held March 22-23, 2025 across multiple facilities on the Chadron State College campus. The cost to enter the tournament is an entry fee of $200 per team, which includes player passes and two coach passes per team for admission. The tournament will include pool play to determine seeding on Saturday, followed by a single-elimination tournament to determine a champion on Sunday.To register, teams must first register their team through TourneyMachine at this link under the "Register" tab. There are individual divisions for both boys and girls teams at each grade level from 4th grade through 8th grade. Please ensure your team registers in the correct division. Once registered, the site will redirect to our Hometown Ticketing payment portal. Teams must be paid by March 21 to guarantee participation.

Annual CSC Hoop Shoot kids basketball event set for March 22-23

ORLANDO, FLA. —&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qNFkW94kUjV8KAnIV0wEndeV_8zP2qu9Xwohbo_l-vBg5Bigxl9NUzWUPZxsFhW_Yq53xnk3b4rxNWkY6xlhljj7ZoUxcGP93iAEujP_KZ1JGhCtISYpzcCAGD6rOFFRhtPlck8sF9KcJtjNbg2zFhmSLaWlj-M8SZ8759Jj_myuKKqPhVKAiR30CsjbxYNP&amp;c=72-pqKcUB6yXh62geW3YaoF62UwQOjWVygIa0N5ojOfTLyl_OK4j1Q==&amp;ch=2Dtvu6HF0NvbLzv3E1i99VwA8Ug3jYZCqK0YlJS_ZmYIFBYYCU2RJg==">Omaha Supernovas</a>&nbsp;outside hitter&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;tallied a team-high 10 kills while rookies&nbsp;Kendra Wait, Emily Londot&nbsp;and&nbsp;Phoebe Awoleye&nbsp;put in career high performances. However, Omaha couldn’t contain Orlando's star attackers in a 22-25, 18-25, 20-25 sweep Sunday afternoon at Addition Financial Arena.&nbsp;

Sunday’s result marked the first time in franchise history that the Supernovas have been swept, ending its streak of 33 consecutive matches with at least one set win.&nbsp;

Omaha received career days from several of its rookies, including opposite Londot who hammered down six kills (.263) and seven digs, plus a team-leading three blocks in only two sets. Wait put on display her all-around talent with 14 assists, eight digs, one kill and an ace after entering the match in the second set. Awoleye — who was one of the NCAA’s top blockers in all her five of her college seasons — recorded her first pro block in the third set. All stat lines from each player are career highs.&nbsp;

Cooper recorded double figure kills for the fourth match this season while also leading the team in terminations for the third-straight contest. Although, she was the lone Supernova to reach double digits as&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;posted eight kills and 12 digs.&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;was limited to four kills and four digs, but had her second ace of the season.

Starting middle blockers&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;struggled as Hord was held to no kills with two digs while Caffey tallied two kills. Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;dished out 13 assists and six digs. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;had 17 digs on the afternoon, which marks her fourth double-figure dig total in a match this season.&nbsp;

As a team, Omaha hit .159 with five blocks and a pair of aces.&nbsp;

Brittany Abercrombie continued her MVP campaign with a match-high 16 kills (.244), 12 digs, three blocks and one ace. Fellow star hitter Adora Anae tallied 13 kills on a .312 clip with nine digs and one block. South Korean setter Pornpun Guedpard racked up 44 assists and eight digs in three sets. The Valkyries hit .305 in the match with eight blocks and Abercrombie’s lone ace.&nbsp;

The Supernovas continue their three-match road swing next week when they face the Indy Ignite for the first time in franchise history on Thursday, February 6. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CST at Fishers Event Center. Omaha follows up with a rivalry showdown against the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday, February 8 at 6 p.m. at Gas South Arena.&nbsp;

Set 1:&nbsp;Nuneviller grabbed an early kill to start things early as Cooper followed up for a kill of her own to give Omaha a 4-3 lead. Anae teed off on the Supernovas defense from the beginning with a pair of kills as part of a 5-1 run to give Orlando an 8-5 advantage. Payne slammed down one of her four kills to keep her team within striking distance at 12-9 Valkyries. Cooper tallied another kill, but two more terminations from Anae pushed the lead to 17-12. Payne and Nuneviller answered with back-to-back kills to garner some momentum. Anae and former Supernova Lindsey Vander Weide put away balls to put the Orlando lead at 19-15. Omaha rallied for its biggest scoring run of the afternoon as two Nuneviller kills, plus Payne’s ace tied the set at 19. Later tied at 20, the Valkyries burst out for a quick 3-1 run with Anae and Vander Weide slamming down kills. Cooper kept the Supernovas in it with a tally, but Anae and Abercrombie recorded back-to-back points for a 25-22 set win for Orlando.&nbsp;

Omaha produced offensively with a .290 hitting percentage in the opening set including a team-high five kills from Nuneviller (.455) and three each from Cooper and Payne (.400). The Valkyries were just better in that regard, recording a .429 clip with nine kills from Anae (.500) and four from Abercrombie (.444). &nbsp;

Set 2:&nbsp;Orlando continued its momentum from the first set with a 5-1 scoring run which was stamped by two kills from Abercrombie and the first of eight kills from Courtney Schwan. Payne, Caffey and Nuneviller contributed offensively with one kill each to make it 10-5 Valkyries. A 3-1 burst from the Supernovas — aided by two Valkyrie service errors — cut the lead to 11-8, but that’s the closest Omaha would get in the set. Guedpard went on to serve an 8-0 run to give Orlando a commanding 19-8 lead. Anae had two kills and a block while Abercrombie contributed a kill and one block in the set-deciding scoring run. Omaha responded with a flurry of substitutions, including Wait and Londot. The two rookies provided a spark as the Supernovas went on a 5-1 run with two kills from Cooper and a block each from Nuneviller and Londot. In fact, after the 8-0 run by Orlando, Omaha outscored the Valkyries 10-5, but Abercrombie was responsible for three of Orlando’s final five points in a 25-18 set win.&nbsp;

The Supernovas hit just .079 with a team-high four kills from Cooper. The Valkyries continued their offensive prowess with a .333 hitting percentage and a team-leading seven kills from Abercrombie.&nbsp;

Set 3:&nbsp;Omaha kept its rookies in following the intermission and they rewarded the Supernovas with a 6-2 run to start the third set as Wait recorded a kill on a setter dump, plus her first career ace. Londot got into the action with a kill of her own. 2024 PVF Blocker of the Year Kaz Brown recorded her first and only block of the afternoon, which was followed by an Abercrombie ace and kill to cut the lead to 6-5. A Cooper kill combined with an Orlando hitting error put the advantage back to 8-5. The Valkyries tied the set at eight following a 3-0 run, but Londot answered with back-to-back terminations to put the score back in Omaha’s favor at 10-8. Cooper put down her final kill of the night to make the lead 12-10. The Supernovas momentum stopped there as Orlando went on a 9-2 run for a 19-14 lead. Abercrombie spearheaded the charge with two kills and a block. Two blocks from Londot and Awoleye’s first career stuff made up a 3-1 Supernovas run to force a Valkyries timeout at 20-17. Nuneviller kept the deficit at three with a kill, but a Natalie Foster swing ended the set at 25-20.&nbsp;

Omaha hit .136 as Londot led the way with four kills while Cooper added three more to her total. Orlando posted a .188 clip with Abercrombie putting down a team-high five kills.&nbsp;

Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.

ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 pro volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season began on January 10 when they hosted 13,486, becoming the most attended U.S. pro volleyball match in history. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.

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 </figure>Geoff ExstromOmaha SupernovasORLANDO, FLA. —&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qNFkW94kUjV8KAnIV0wEndeV_8zP2qu9Xwohbo_l-vBg5Bigxl9NUzWUPZxsFhW_Yq53xnk3b4rxNWkY6xlhljj7ZoUxcGP93iAEujP_KZ1JGhCtISYpzcCAGD6rOFFRhtPlck8sF9KcJtjNbg2zFhmSLaWlj-M8SZ8759Jj_myuKKqPhVKAiR30CsjbxYNP&amp;c=72-pqKcUB6yXh62geW3YaoF62UwQOjWVygIa0N5ojOfTLyl_OK4j1Q==&amp;ch=2Dtvu6HF0NvbLzv3E1i99VwA8Ug3jYZCqK0YlJS_ZmYIFBYYCU2RJg==">Omaha Supernovas</a>&nbsp;outside hitter&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;tallied a team-high 10 kills while rookies&nbsp;Kendra Wait, Emily Londot&nbsp;and&nbsp;Phoebe Awoleye&nbsp;put in career high performances. However, Omaha couldn’t contain Orlando's star attackers in a 22-25, 18-25, 20-25 sweep Sunday afternoon at Addition Financial Arena.&nbsp;Sunday’s result marked the first time in franchise history that the Supernovas have been swept, ending its streak of 33 consecutive matches with at least one set win.&nbsp;Omaha received career days from several of its rookies, including opposite Londot who hammered down six kills (.263) and seven digs, plus a team-leading three blocks in only two sets. Wait put on display her all-around talent with 14 assists, eight digs, one kill and an ace after entering the match in the second set. Awoleye — who was one of the NCAA’s top blockers in all her five of her college seasons — recorded her first pro block in the third set. All stat lines from each player are career highs.&nbsp;Cooper recorded double figure kills for the fourth match this season while also leading the team in terminations for the third-straight contest. Although, she was the lone Supernova to reach double digits as&nbsp;Brooke Nuneviller&nbsp;posted eight kills and 12 digs.&nbsp;Kelsie Payne&nbsp;was limited to four kills and four digs, but had her second ace of the season.Starting middle blockers&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayla Caffey&nbsp;struggled as Hord was held to no kills with two digs while Caffey tallied two kills. Setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;dished out 13 assists and six digs. Libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;had 17 digs on the afternoon, which marks her fourth double-figure dig total in a match this season.&nbsp;As a team, Omaha hit .159 with five blocks and a pair of aces.&nbsp;Brittany Abercrombie continued her MVP campaign with a match-high 16 kills (.244), 12 digs, three blocks and one ace. Fellow star hitter Adora Anae tallied 13 kills on a .312 clip with nine digs and one block. South Korean setter Pornpun Guedpard racked up 44 assists and eight digs in three sets. The Valkyries hit .305 in the match with eight blocks and Abercrombie’s lone ace.&nbsp;The Supernovas continue their three-match road swing next week when they face the Indy Ignite for the first time in franchise history on Thursday, February 6. First serve is set for 6 p.m. CST at Fishers Event Center. Omaha follows up with a rivalry showdown against the Atlanta Vibe on Saturday, February 8 at 6 p.m. at Gas South Arena.&nbsp;Key Notes<ul>
 <li>The Valkyries won their first-ever match against the Supernovas after dropping all four contests in the 2024 season series. It’s also the first of the five matches not to go at least four sets.&nbsp;</li><li>Orlando’s .305 hitting percentage was the second-highest by an opponent in franchise history. Plus, the Valkyries tallied the second-fewest hitting errors (11) of any team against Omaha.&nbsp;</li><li>In the three matches Anae played against the Supernovas last season, the Utah alum combined for 37 kills and 22 errors on 134 swings for a .120 hitting percentage. She tallied 13 kills and three errors on 32 swings for a .312 clip on Sunday.&nbsp;</li><li>It is the third time in franchise history that an opponent has only recorded one ace against the Supernovas.</li><li>Reagan Cooper failed to record an ace in a match for the first time this season, ending her streak at six consecutive matches which is second-longest in franchise history.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Set 1:&nbsp;Nuneviller grabbed an early kill to start things early as Cooper followed up for a kill of her own to give Omaha a 4-3 lead. Anae teed off on the Supernovas defense from the beginning with a pair of kills as part of a 5-1 run to give Orlando an 8-5 advantage. Payne slammed down one of her four kills to keep her team within striking distance at 12-9 Valkyries. Cooper tallied another kill, but two more terminations from Anae pushed the lead to 17-12. Payne and Nuneviller answered with back-to-back kills to garner some momentum. Anae and former Supernova Lindsey Vander Weide put away balls to put the Orlando lead at 19-15. Omaha rallied for its biggest scoring run of the afternoon as two Nuneviller kills, plus Payne’s ace tied the set at 19. Later tied at 20, the Valkyries burst out for a quick 3-1 run with Anae and Vander Weide slamming down kills. Cooper kept the Supernovas in it with a tally, but Anae and Abercrombie recorded back-to-back points for a 25-22 set win for Orlando.&nbsp;Omaha produced offensively with a .290 hitting percentage in the opening set including a team-high five kills from Nuneviller (.455) and three each from Cooper and Payne (.400). The Valkyries were just better in that regard, recording a .429 clip with nine kills from Anae (.500) and four from Abercrombie (.444). &nbsp;Set 2:&nbsp;Orlando continued its momentum from the first set with a 5-1 scoring run which was stamped by two kills from Abercrombie and the first of eight kills from Courtney Schwan. Payne, Caffey and Nuneviller contributed offensively with one kill each to make it 10-5 Valkyries. A 3-1 burst from the Supernovas — aided by two Valkyrie service errors — cut the lead to 11-8, but that’s the closest Omaha would get in the set. Guedpard went on to serve an 8-0 run to give Orlando a commanding 19-8 lead. Anae had two kills and a block while Abercrombie contributed a kill and one block in the set-deciding scoring run. Omaha responded with a flurry of substitutions, including Wait and Londot. The two rookies provided a spark as the Supernovas went on a 5-1 run with two kills from Cooper and a block each from Nuneviller and Londot. In fact, after the 8-0 run by Orlando, Omaha outscored the Valkyries 10-5, but Abercrombie was responsible for three of Orlando’s final five points in a 25-18 set win.&nbsp;The Supernovas hit just .079 with a team-high four kills from Cooper. The Valkyries continued their offensive prowess with a .333 hitting percentage and a team-leading seven kills from Abercrombie.&nbsp;Set 3:&nbsp;Omaha kept its rookies in following the intermission and they rewarded the Supernovas with a 6-2 run to start the third set as Wait recorded a kill on a setter dump, plus her first career ace. Londot got into the action with a kill of her own. 2024 PVF Blocker of the Year Kaz Brown recorded her first and only block of the afternoon, which was followed by an Abercrombie ace and kill to cut the lead to 6-5. A Cooper kill combined with an Orlando hitting error put the advantage back to 8-5. The Valkyries tied the set at eight following a 3-0 run, but Londot answered with back-to-back terminations to put the score back in Omaha’s favor at 10-8. Cooper put down her final kill of the night to make the lead 12-10. The Supernovas momentum stopped there as Orlando went on a 9-2 run for a 19-14 lead. Abercrombie spearheaded the charge with two kills and a block. Two blocks from Londot and Awoleye’s first career stuff made up a 3-1 Supernovas run to force a Valkyries timeout at 20-17. Nuneviller kept the deficit at three with a kill, but a Natalie Foster swing ended the set at 25-20.&nbsp;Omaha hit .136 as Londot led the way with four kills while Cooper added three more to her total. Orlando posted a .188 clip with Abercrombie putting down a team-high five kills.&nbsp;...Every match this season can be heard on the&nbsp;Supernovas Radio Network, led by its flagship station&nbsp;KCRO 660 AM&nbsp;as part of Walnut Media. The SRN can be heard in five states with the support of its affiliates in&nbsp;KXCB Bluffs Country 106.5 FM, Boomer Radio 106.7 FM, ESPN Tri Cities, KNCY in Nebraska City, KGMT in Fairbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;KSID-AM in Sidney.ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 pro volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season began on January 10 when they hosted 13,486, becoming the most attended U.S. pro volleyball match in history. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of City+Ventures, an investment and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edgeproduction and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.

Cooper and Rookies Stand Out, but Supernovas swept by Valkyries

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 1

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 1BoysBridgeport 60, Bayard 20Scottsbluff 70, Sidney 48Chadron 54, Mitchell 41Morrill 58, Sioux County 33Gordon-Rushville 66, Leyton 62Weldon Valley, CO 56, Banner County 29Potter-Dix 59, Crawford 45Hemingford 69, Edgemont SD 34Cody-Kilgore 57, Hyannis 43GirlsBridgeport 50, Bayard 27Scottsbluff 46, North Platte 32Sidney 60, Gering 38Leyton 81, Gordon-Rushville 34Edgemont, SD 63, Hemingford 39Weldon Valley, CO 46, Banner County 21Hyannis 35, Cody-Kilgore 31Crawford 70, Potter-Dix 24

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboard - February 1

CHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College men's basketball team rebounded from a Tuesday setback with authority on Thursday night, defeating Black Hills State 90-77 in a crucial Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in the Chicoine Center in Chadron, led by senior Trey Ballard's career-high 22 points.

Trailing by two at halftime, the Eagles took off in the second half. They made 16 of 26 field goal shots, seven of them 3-pointers, to shoot 61.5 percent in the second half and outscore the Yellow Jackets 51-36 in the final 20 minutes.

The Eagles are now 10-10 overall and 6-6 in the RMAC and defeated Black Hills State for the third consecutive time in the Chicoine Center. Black Hills State is now 10-9 overall and 6-5 in the RMAC.   

For the game, Chadron State shot 51.8 percent from the field and were an even 50 percent from deep, hitting 12 of 24. The Eagles made 20 of 26 free throw attempts to shoot 76.9 percent there. 

To reach his career high, Ballard made 8 of his 10 shots from the field and sunk one three-pointer and all five of his free throws, but the senior guard was just one of five Eagles in double figures.   

The team's two leading scorers for the season, Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright, each had 14 points, while Jaylen Davis came off the bench to add 12, his season-high. In addition, veterans Julio Phipps and Dalton Peterson each sank 3 of 4 shots from behind the arc and finished with 11 and nine points, respectively. Thomas also had seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Eagles in those categories. 

Both Wright and Peterson nailed three-pointers to put the Eagles ahead 6-4 early, but Black Hills State led the remainder of the opening half. The Yellow Jackets built a pair of eight-point leads before the Eagles scored 10 points in the final 2:40 of the half to trail by just 41-39 at intermission.

The Eagles scored the first five points of the second half on a jumper by Wright and a three by Darrius Miles, and they led the rest of the way. After a jumper and two free throws by Ballard gave the home team a 75-63 lead with 7:32 remaining, the difference was in double-digits the rest of the game.

BJ Woodruff, a 6-foot-1 freshman, was Black Hills' leading scorer with 15 points. Both Jaeton Hackley and Caelin Hearne added 13 and Joel Speckman had 10. The visitors were 44.6 percent from the field, including 10 of 32 on three-point attempts.  

The Eagles will have the rest of this week off, but will be back home again next week to meet Colorado Christian on Thursday, Feb. 6 and Colorado State-Pueblo on Saturday, Feb. 8.  

Chadron State—Trey Ballard 22, Zy Wright 14, Jalen Thomas 14, Jaylen Davis 12, Julio Phipps 11, Dalton Peterson 9, Darrius Miles 5, Zach Smith 3. Totals: 29-56 FG (12-24 3PT) 20-26 FT. 90 points, 38 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.   

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. – The Chadron State College men's basketball team rebounded from a Tuesday setback with authority on Thursday night, defeating Black Hills State 90-77 in a crucial Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in the Chicoine Center in Chadron, led by senior Trey Ballard's career-high 22 points.Trailing by two at halftime, the Eagles took off in the second half. They made 16 of 26 field goal shots, seven of them 3-pointers, to shoot 61.5 percent in the second half and outscore the Yellow Jackets 51-36 in the final 20 minutes.The Eagles are now 10-10 overall and 6-6 in the RMAC and defeated Black Hills State for the third consecutive time in the Chicoine Center. Black Hills State is now 10-9 overall and 6-5 in the RMAC. For the game, Chadron State shot 51.8 percent from the field and were an even 50 percent from deep, hitting 12 of 24. The Eagles made 20 of 26 free throw attempts to shoot 76.9 percent there. To reach his career high, Ballard made 8 of his 10 shots from the field and sunk one three-pointer and all five of his free throws, but the senior guard was just one of five Eagles in double figures. The team's two leading scorers for the season, Jalen Thomas and Zy Wright, each had 14 points, while Jaylen Davis came off the bench to add 12, his season-high. In addition, veterans Julio Phipps and Dalton Peterson each sank 3 of 4 shots from behind the arc and finished with 11 and nine points, respectively. Thomas also had seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Eagles in those categories. Both Wright and Peterson nailed three-pointers to put the Eagles ahead 6-4 early, but Black Hills State led the remainder of the opening half. The Yellow Jackets built a pair of eight-point leads before the Eagles scored 10 points in the final 2:40 of the half to trail by just 41-39 at intermission.The Eagles scored the first five points of the second half on a jumper by Wright and a three by Darrius Miles, and they led the rest of the way. After a jumper and two free throws by Ballard gave the home team a 75-63 lead with 7:32 remaining, the difference was in double-digits the rest of the game.BJ Woodruff, a 6-foot-1 freshman, was Black Hills' leading scorer with 15 points. Both Jaeton Hackley and Caelin Hearne added 13 and Joel Speckman had 10. The visitors were 44.6 percent from the field, including 10 of 32 on three-point attempts. The Eagles will have the rest of this week off, but will be back home again next week to meet Colorado Christian on Thursday, Feb. 6 and Colorado State-Pueblo on Saturday, Feb. 8. Chadron State—Trey Ballard 22, Zy Wright 14, Jalen Thomas 14, Jaylen Davis 12, Julio Phipps 11, Dalton Peterson 9, Darrius Miles 5, Zach Smith 3. Totals: 29-56 FG (12-24 3PT) 20-26 FT. 90 points, 38 rebounds, 12 assists, 9 turnovers.