By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post

The Alliance Bulldogs had moments of brilliance and excitement on Tuesday night in both the girls and boy's games in Chadron, but the Bulldogs fell short 46-27 in the girls contest and then 64-52 in the boy's game.

In the girl's game the game was close throughout, but it seemed like Alliance was playing catch-up most of the game trailing by six points after the first quarter 14-8 and by 11 in the second quarter before rallying to cut the Cardinals lead to just 20-17 lead at halftime.

Chadron took over in the second half, holding the Bulldogs to just ten points in the half. Tavarra Sayaloune had a monster night for the Cardinals with a game high 23 points. Macey Seebohm scored in double digits for Alliance for the second straight game at 10 points, so did Jaelynne Clarke with 10. All totals are unofficial KCOW stats.

Next up, Alliance faces North Platte on Thursday evening in the first round of the Western Conference Tournament

In the boy's game, Chadron started out fast, building a 6-1 early lead, but the Bulldogs fought back to get within two points 19-17 after one quarter.

Chadron had a big moment late in first half when Gage Wild hit a buzzer beating three-pointer to go into halftime, giving Chadron the 39-28 halftime lead. Alliance struggled defensively in the third quarter as they gave up 19 points in the quarter to go into the fourth quarter down 58-38.

Alliance had their best quarter of the game in the fourth where they shut down Chadron for most of the quarter and got the lead under 15 points, but it wasn't enough as Chadron held on 64-52.

Seth Meyring had an outstanding game for the Bulldogs, scoring 21 points. Tristen Timbers had 11. Next up for Alliance is a Western Conference Tournament game against Sidney on Thursday.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs had moments of brilliance and excitement on Tuesday night in both the girls and boy's games in Chadron, but the Bulldogs fell short 46-27 in the girls contest and then 64-52 in the boy's game.In the girl's game the game was close throughout, but it seemed like Alliance was playing catch-up most of the game trailing by six points after the first quarter 14-8 and by 11 in the second quarter before rallying to cut the Cardinals lead to just 20-17 lead at halftime.Chadron took over in the second half, holding the Bulldogs to just ten points in the half. Tavarra Sayaloune had a monster night for the Cardinals with a game high 23 points. Macey Seebohm scored in double digits for Alliance for the second straight game at 10 points, so did Jaelynne Clarke with 10. All totals are unofficial KCOW stats.Next up, Alliance faces North Platte on Thursday evening in the first round of the Western Conference TournamentIn the boy's game, Chadron started out fast, building a 6-1 early lead, but the Bulldogs fought back to get within two points 19-17 after one quarter.Chadron had a big moment late in first half when Gage Wild hit a buzzer beating three-pointer to go into halftime, giving Chadron the 39-28 halftime lead. Alliance struggled defensively in the third quarter as they gave up 19 points in the quarter to go into the fourth quarter down 58-38.Alliance had their best quarter of the game in the fourth where they shut down Chadron for most of the quarter and got the lead under 15 points, but it wasn't enough as Chadron held on 64-52.Seth Meyring had an outstanding game for the Bulldogs, scoring 21 points. Tristen Timbers had 11. Next up for Alliance is a Western Conference Tournament game against Sidney on Thursday.

High School Basketball: Alliance falls short at Chadron

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Western Conference Basketball Tournament begins on Thursday

Story by NU Athletic Communications

The Nebraska men's basketball team finishes a two-game homestand on Tuesday night, as the Huskers play host to Ohio State. Tipoff at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be streamed on Peacock and carried on the Huskers Radio Network.

Some 300 Level tickets are available for Tuesday's game and can be purchased by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets, calling 800-8-BIGRED during business hours (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or at PBA beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.&nbsp;Tuesday's game is part of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week, as the Husker coaches will be in suits and sneakers to raise awareness for cancer research. For more info on Suits and Sneakers Week, visit cancer.org

Nebraska (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) comes off a gutty 75-69 win over Northwestern on Saturday. The Huskers, who were short-handed without Juwan Gary because of a calf injury, shot a season-best 55.3 percent from the floor and put five players in double figures. Josiah Allick moved into the starting lineup and led NU with 15 points while Keisei Tominaga had seven of his 14 points in a closing 10-4 run after Northwestern tied it at 65 with less than four minutes remaining.&nbsp;

Allick has stepped up in recent weeks, averaging 8.1 points per game on 77 percent shooting, 5.1 rebounds and nearly two assists per game over the last eight contests. &nbsp;The 6-foot-8 forward has led NU in scoring in two of the past three games. He also helped hold Northwestern to 38.1 percent shooting, its second-lowest total of the season, on Saturday.Ohio State (13-5, 3-4) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 79-67 win over Penn State on Saturday. The Buckeyes jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never trailed in holding Penn State to just 37.1 percent shooting. Evan Mahaffey and Roddy Gayle Jr. led OSU with 16 points apiece.

Worth Noting&nbsp;• Nebraska enters Tuesday's game with a 14-5 mark which is NU's best 19-game record since joining the Big Ten. The last time NU had a better record after 19 games was in 1995-96 (15-4). A win on Tuesday would be the best 20-game start since the 1990-91 team opened with an 18-2 record.

• Nebraska has snapped several long streaks this season. Saturday's win over Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Wildcats dating back to 2019. NU had previously already ended losing streaks to Michigan State (11 games), Kansas State (seven games) and Indiana (seven games) during the 2023-24 campaign.

• Nebraska enters the Ohio State game averaging 78.3 points per game. It is NU's highest points per game average since averaging 80.2 points per game in the 1995-96 season and on pace to finish in the top 10 in single-season scoring average. &nbsp;It is also more than 12 points per game higher than NU's average at the 18-game mark last season (66.4 ppg). &nbsp;NU has climbed from 149th to 29th nationally in offensive efficiency in KenPom as of Jan. 21. In six January games, NU is averaging 79.8 points per game.&nbsp;

• The Huskers are 12-1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena this season, the most home wins since the 2018-19 campaign.&nbsp;

• &nbsp;C.J. Wilcher has been on a roll in recent weeks, averaging 11.8 points per game on 58 percent shooting over the last eight contests to raise his season average to 8.5 ppg. He is 19-of-35 from 3-point range (.543) in that stretch with six double-figure efforts.

• &nbsp;Keisei Tominaga enters the OSU game needing just three 3-pointers to break into NU's top-10 career chart. Tominaga, who leads NU with 40 3-pointers, has 142 for his career. Tominaga, who is fourth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game, is five behind Tyronn Lue (145, 1996-98) for 10th place. He has made three or more 3-pointers in four of the past six games dating back to Jan. 3.

• &nbsp;The Huskers are 20-8 over the last 28 games dating back to Feb. 1, 2023, which ranks second in winning percentage as of Jan. 20. Nebraska closed the 2022-23 season with six wins in their final nine conference contests. A big reason for that is NU's offense, as NU has averaged 77.1 ppg on 47 percent shooting in that stretch.

• The Huskers are now 24-5 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring at least 80 points, including 19-2 over the last three seasons. Both losses have come in overtime (104-100 in 4OT at NC State on Dec. 1, 2021; 87-82 in OT at Rutgers on Jan. 17, 2024). NU had won its last 17 games when reaching the 80-point plateau before the OT loss at Rutgers.

• One strength of the Huskers has been getting to the free throw line. NU has shot more free throws in 15 of 19 games in 2023-24 and its +91 differential is fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 21. Nebraska has made nearly as many free throws (299) as opponents have had attempts (304). NU allows just 16.0 free throw attempts per game to rank fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 22

• Nebraska enters Tuesday's game ranked second in the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 75.7 percent. &nbsp;It is on pace to be one of NU's highest season percentages. NU has not shot over 74 percent from the foul line since the 2011-12 season when NU shot a school-record 76.6 percent.&nbsp;

• Nebraska's bench has provided a spark, averaging 23.9 points per game. The Huskers' leading scorer has come from the bench six times (Hoiberg-Lindenwood; Wilcher-Rider, North Dakota and South Carolina State; Gary-Stony Brook; Allick-Iowa) and NU has had 18 double-figure efforts from its bench in 2023-24.&nbsp;

• Nebraska won its first seven games by 10 or more points. It was just the second time in over 100 years - the other was from Dec. 3-30, 1990 - that the Huskers won seven straight games by double figures.

• The Huskers finished non-conference action with a 10-1 mark, matching their best non-conference record since joining the Big Ten (also 2018-19). &nbsp;

Numbers to Know17 - Nebraska has won its last 17 games when scoring at least 80 points before the streak was broken in Wednesday's overtime loss. Over the past three seasons, NU is 19-2 when scoring 80+ points with both losses coming in overtime (at NC State, 2021; at Rutgers, 2024).

9.3 - NU leads the Big Ten with 9.3 3-pointers per game as of Jan. 22, an average which is on pace to challenge the single-season school record for 3-pointers per game (9.5/gm, 2001-02). The Huskers are 8-2 this season when hitting at least 10 3-pointers.

17 - Nebraska has held 17 of 19 opponents under 50 percent shooting. Dating back to last season, NU has held 22 of its last 26 opponents to under 50 percent shooting.&nbsp;

4 - Nebraska's 2023-24 roster features four career 1,000-point scorers (Josiah Allick, Jarron Coleman, Rienk Mast and Brice Williams). Williams became the most recent member of the 1,000-point club at Wisconsin on Jan. 6.

1.41 - Nebraska's assist-to-turnover ratio this season, which is sixth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 22. &nbsp;Over the last decade, NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.32, set in the 2018-19 season. Nebraska's 16.0 assists per game is the program's highest average since 1995-96 (17.37 apg).

About Ohio StateUnder the direction of seventh-year coach Chris Holtmann, Ohio State is 13-5 on the season and 3-4 in Big Ten play following Saturday's win over Penn State. Holtmann guided OSU to five 20-win seasons and four NCAA Tournament appearances before the streak was snapped last season as OSU went 16-19.

OSU is led by a trio of sophomores who returned after playing significant roles in 2022-23. Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeye attack, as he is averaging 16.0 points and 4.4 assists per outing while posting a 4.4 assist-to-turnover ratio. &nbsp;Roddy Gayle Jr. is averaging 14.2 ppg and 5.1 rebounds per game while Felix Okpara is at 6.6 ppg along with team highs in both rebounds (7.6 rpg) and blocked shots (2.6 bpg) per game . Minnesota transfer Jamison Battle has given the Buckeyes an elite shooting threat, as he is averaging 14.4 ppg while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range.&nbsp;

Series History: Ohio State leads the all-time series, 20-6, in a series that dates back to 1936. The Buckeyes are 16-4 against the Huskers since Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011-12, but Nebraska has won the last two matchups. Tuesday's game will be just the seventh time in 21 meetings that OSU has not been ranked at game time against the Huskers since Nebraska joined the Big Ten.

Last Meeting: Sam Griesel scored 10 of his game-high 15 points in the second half, while Nebraska held Ohio State to 36 percent shooting in a 63-60 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Jan. 18, 2023.

While Griesel kept the Huskers within striking distance early, it was some unsung heroes that gave Nebraska a hard-fought win. The Huskers trailed 49-47 with 8:55 remaining before Denim Dawson's basket keyed a decisive 8-0 run for the hosts. Jamarques Lawrence's 3-pointer gave NU a 52-49 lead it wouldn't relinquish before an Emmanuel Bandoumel basket and a Wilhelm Breidenbach free throw put NU up 55-49 with 5:14 left.&nbsp;

The game featured 13 lead changes and eight ties as neither team led by more than six points the entire evening. The&nbsp; Huskers held OSU without a field goal for over six and half minutes down the stretch and hit just enough free throws in the final two minutes to earn a second straight win over the Buckeyes. OSU closed to within 62-60 with 12.7 seconds remaining after a pair of free throws from Sean McNeil. C.J. Wilcher split a pair of free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and the Huskers held on for a crucial home win.

Story by NU Athletic CommunicationsThe Nebraska men's basketball team finishes a two-game homestand on Tuesday night, as the Huskers play host to Ohio State. Tipoff at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 6 p.m., and the game will be streamed on Peacock and carried on the Huskers Radio Network.Some 300 Level tickets are available for Tuesday's game and can be purchased by visiting Huskers.com/Tickets, calling 800-8-BIGRED during business hours (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or at PBA beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.&nbsp;Tuesday's game is part of the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Week, as the Husker coaches will be in suits and sneakers to raise awareness for cancer research. For more info on Suits and Sneakers Week, visit cancer.orgNebraska (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) comes off a gutty 75-69 win over Northwestern on Saturday. The Huskers, who were short-handed without Juwan Gary because of a calf injury, shot a season-best 55.3 percent from the floor and put five players in double figures. Josiah Allick moved into the starting lineup and led NU with 15 points while Keisei Tominaga had seven of his 14 points in a closing 10-4 run after Northwestern tied it at 65 with less than four minutes remaining.&nbsp;Allick has stepped up in recent weeks, averaging 8.1 points per game on 77 percent shooting, 5.1 rebounds and nearly two assists per game over the last eight contests. &nbsp;The 6-foot-8 forward has led NU in scoring in two of the past three games. He also helped hold Northwestern to 38.1 percent shooting, its second-lowest total of the season, on Saturday.Ohio State (13-5, 3-4) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 79-67 win over Penn State on Saturday. The Buckeyes jumped out to a 16-0 lead and never trailed in holding Penn State to just 37.1 percent shooting. Evan Mahaffey and Roddy Gayle Jr. led OSU with 16 points apiece.Worth Noting&nbsp;• Nebraska enters Tuesday's game with a 14-5 mark which is NU's best 19-game record since joining the Big Ten. The last time NU had a better record after 19 games was in 1995-96 (15-4). A win on Tuesday would be the best 20-game start since the 1990-91 team opened with an 18-2 record.• Nebraska has snapped several long streaks this season. Saturday's win over Northwestern snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Wildcats dating back to 2019. NU had previously already ended losing streaks to Michigan State (11 games), Kansas State (seven games) and Indiana (seven games) during the 2023-24 campaign.• Nebraska enters the Ohio State game averaging 78.3 points per game. It is NU's highest points per game average since averaging 80.2 points per game in the 1995-96 season and on pace to finish in the top 10 in single-season scoring average. &nbsp;It is also more than 12 points per game higher than NU's average at the 18-game mark last season (66.4 ppg). &nbsp;NU has climbed from 149th to 29th nationally in offensive efficiency in KenPom as of Jan. 21. In six January games, NU is averaging 79.8 points per game.&nbsp;• The Huskers are 12-1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena this season, the most home wins since the 2018-19 campaign.&nbsp;• &nbsp;C.J. Wilcher has been on a roll in recent weeks, averaging 11.8 points per game on 58 percent shooting over the last eight contests to raise his season average to 8.5 ppg. He is 19-of-35 from 3-point range (.543) in that stretch with six double-figure efforts.• &nbsp;Keisei Tominaga enters the OSU game needing just three 3-pointers to break into NU's top-10 career chart. Tominaga, who leads NU with 40 3-pointers, has 142 for his career. Tominaga, who is fourth in the Big Ten in 3-pointers per game, is five behind Tyronn Lue (145, 1996-98) for 10th place. He has made three or more 3-pointers in four of the past six games dating back to Jan. 3.• &nbsp;The Huskers are 20-8 over the last 28 games dating back to Feb. 1, 2023, which ranks second in winning percentage as of Jan. 20. Nebraska closed the 2022-23 season with six wins in their final nine conference contests. A big reason for that is NU's offense, as NU has averaged 77.1 ppg on 47 percent shooting in that stretch.• The Huskers are now 24-5 under Fred Hoiberg when scoring at least 80 points, including 19-2 over the last three seasons. Both losses have come in overtime (104-100 in 4OT at NC State on Dec. 1, 2021; 87-82 in OT at Rutgers on Jan. 17, 2024). NU had won its last 17 games when reaching the 80-point plateau before the OT loss at Rutgers.• One strength of the Huskers has been getting to the free throw line. NU has shot more free throws in 15 of 19 games in 2023-24 and its +91 differential is fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 21. Nebraska has made nearly as many free throws (299) as opponents have had attempts (304). NU allows just 16.0 free throw attempts per game to rank fourth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 22• Nebraska enters Tuesday's game ranked second in the Big Ten in free throw shooting at 75.7 percent. &nbsp;It is on pace to be one of NU's highest season percentages. NU has not shot over 74 percent from the foul line since the 2011-12 season when NU shot a school-record 76.6 percent.&nbsp;• Nebraska's bench has provided a spark, averaging 23.9 points per game. The Huskers' leading scorer has come from the bench six times (Hoiberg-Lindenwood; Wilcher-Rider, North Dakota and South Carolina State; Gary-Stony Brook; Allick-Iowa) and NU has had 18 double-figure efforts from its bench in 2023-24.&nbsp;• Nebraska won its first seven games by 10 or more points. It was just the second time in over 100 years - the other was from Dec. 3-30, 1990 - that the Huskers won seven straight games by double figures.• The Huskers finished non-conference action with a 10-1 mark, matching their best non-conference record since joining the Big Ten (also 2018-19). &nbsp;Numbers to Know17 - Nebraska has won its last 17 games when scoring at least 80 points before the streak was broken in Wednesday's overtime loss. Over the past three seasons, NU is 19-2 when scoring 80+ points with both losses coming in overtime (at NC State, 2021; at Rutgers, 2024).9.3 - NU leads the Big Ten with 9.3 3-pointers per game as of Jan. 22, an average which is on pace to challenge the single-season school record for 3-pointers per game (9.5/gm, 2001-02). The Huskers are 8-2 this season when hitting at least 10 3-pointers.17 - Nebraska has held 17 of 19 opponents under 50 percent shooting. Dating back to last season, NU has held 22 of its last 26 opponents to under 50 percent shooting.&nbsp;4 - Nebraska's 2023-24 roster features four career 1,000-point scorers (Josiah Allick, Jarron Coleman, Rienk Mast and Brice Williams). Williams became the most recent member of the 1,000-point club at Wisconsin on Jan. 6.1.41 - Nebraska's assist-to-turnover ratio this season, which is sixth in the Big Ten as of Jan. 22. &nbsp;Over the last decade, NU's best assist-to-turnover ratio is 1.32, set in the 2018-19 season. Nebraska's 16.0 assists per game is the program's highest average since 1995-96 (17.37 apg).About Ohio StateUnder the direction of seventh-year coach Chris Holtmann, Ohio State is 13-5 on the season and 3-4 in Big Ten play following Saturday's win over Penn State. Holtmann guided OSU to five 20-win seasons and four NCAA Tournament appearances before the streak was snapped last season as OSU went 16-19.OSU is led by a trio of sophomores who returned after playing significant roles in 2022-23. Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeye attack, as he is averaging 16.0 points and 4.4 assists per outing while posting a 4.4 assist-to-turnover ratio. &nbsp;Roddy Gayle Jr. is averaging 14.2 ppg and 5.1 rebounds per game while Felix Okpara is at 6.6 ppg along with team highs in both rebounds (7.6 rpg) and blocked shots (2.6 bpg) per game . Minnesota transfer Jamison Battle has given the Buckeyes an elite shooting threat, as he is averaging 14.4 ppg while shooting 45 percent from 3-point range.&nbsp;Series History: Ohio State leads the all-time series, 20-6, in a series that dates back to 1936. The Buckeyes are 16-4 against the Huskers since Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011-12, but Nebraska has won the last two matchups. Tuesday's game will be just the seventh time in 21 meetings that OSU has not been ranked at game time against the Huskers since Nebraska joined the Big Ten.Last Meeting: Sam Griesel scored 10 of his game-high 15 points in the second half, while Nebraska held Ohio State to 36 percent shooting in a 63-60 victory at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Jan. 18, 2023.While Griesel kept the Huskers within striking distance early, it was some unsung heroes that gave Nebraska a hard-fought win. The Huskers trailed 49-47 with 8:55 remaining before Denim Dawson's basket keyed a decisive 8-0 run for the hosts. Jamarques Lawrence's 3-pointer gave NU a 52-49 lead it wouldn't relinquish before an Emmanuel Bandoumel basket and a Wilhelm Breidenbach free throw put NU up 55-49 with 5:14 left.&nbsp;The game featured 13 lead changes and eight ties as neither team led by more than six points the entire evening. The&nbsp; Huskers held OSU without a field goal for over six and half minutes down the stretch and hit just enough free throws in the final two minutes to earn a second straight win over the Buckeyes. OSU closed to within 62-60 with 12.7 seconds remaining after a pair of free throws from Sean McNeil. C.J. Wilcher split a pair of free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and the Huskers held on for a crucial home win.

Huskers host Ohio State Tuesday night at PBA

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Boy's and Girl's Team Scores & Results from Chadron Wrestling Invite

Alliance knew they had a pair of tough challenges on Friday night against Ogallala, but the Bulldogs girls' and boys' basketball teams gave their best effort against the Indians in a 46-42 final score in girls game and 73- 47 final in the boys.

The Lady Bulldogs took an early 12-7 lead in the first quarter, but Ogallala ended the quarter on a 5-0 run to tie it at 12-12 after one period. Ogallala led 25-24 halftime lead.&nbsp;

Alliance struck back and outscored the Indians by two in the third quarter to lead 32-31. The 4th quarter like the whole game was back and forth, but ultimately two Hayden Shaw three-pointers late was the difference in the 46-42 win for Ogallala.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Macey Seebohm led Alliance with 15 points in the KCOW unofficial scorebook, many of which from the free-throw line.&nbsp; Haylie Winter had a great night with 8 points, Jaelynne Clarke picked up her scoring in the second half to finish with 8. Addi Weber had a big defensive night while also chipping in with 4, Shyla Salcido had 4 and Regan Braun had 3.&nbsp;

Hayden Shaw had 18 points on six three pointers to lead Ogallala to the win to improve to 8-6.

Alliance falls to 5-8 as they travel to Chadron on Monday evening.

In the boys' game, Alliance had a great start thanks in part to Tristen Timbers having his way inside, scoring 7 of his team high 15 points in the first few minutes. Ogallala responded to take a 39-31 halftime lead.&nbsp;

The Indians used defense to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring Alliance 20-3 in the period to close the door on the Bulldogs upset bid. The fourth quarter was evenly matched as Ogallala won 73-47 to improve to 14-1 overall.&nbsp;

Landen Crowe had 9 points, while Sophomore Lexton Salcido dazzled off the bench with 8, including back-to-back 3-pointers. Espen Lanek had 7, Seth Meyring had 2, Bert Trevino had 2 and Fillipo Bandera had 1.

Alliance falls to 5-8 with a match-up at Chadron on Monday. Both games will be on KCOW and panhandlepost.com starting at 5:30.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post<figure>
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 </figure>Alliance knew they had a pair of tough challenges on Friday night against Ogallala, but the Bulldogs girls' and boys' basketball teams gave their best effort against the Indians in a 46-42 final score in girls game and 73- 47 final in the boys.The Lady Bulldogs took an early 12-7 lead in the first quarter, but Ogallala ended the quarter on a 5-0 run to tie it at 12-12 after one period. Ogallala led 25-24 halftime lead.&nbsp;Alliance struck back and outscored the Indians by two in the third quarter to lead 32-31. The 4th quarter like the whole game was back and forth, but ultimately two Hayden Shaw three-pointers late was the difference in the 46-42 win for Ogallala.&nbsp;&nbsp;Macey Seebohm led Alliance with 15 points in the KCOW unofficial scorebook, many of which from the free-throw line.&nbsp; Haylie Winter had a great night with 8 points, Jaelynne Clarke picked up her scoring in the second half to finish with 8. Addi Weber had a big defensive night while also chipping in with 4, Shyla Salcido had 4 and Regan Braun had 3.&nbsp;Hayden Shaw had 18 points on six three pointers to lead Ogallala to the win to improve to 8-6.Alliance falls to 5-8 as they travel to Chadron on Monday evening.In the boys' game, Alliance had a great start thanks in part to Tristen Timbers having his way inside, scoring 7 of his team high 15 points in the first few minutes. Ogallala responded to take a 39-31 halftime lead.&nbsp;The Indians used defense to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring Alliance 20-3 in the period to close the door on the Bulldogs upset bid. The fourth quarter was evenly matched as Ogallala won 73-47 to improve to 14-1 overall.&nbsp;Landen Crowe had 9 points, while Sophomore Lexton Salcido dazzled off the bench with 8, including back-to-back 3-pointers. Espen Lanek had 7, Seth Meyring had 2, Bert Trevino had 2 and Fillipo Bandera had 1.Alliance falls to 5-8 with a match-up at Chadron on Monday. Both games will be on KCOW and panhandlepost.com starting at 5:30.

Alliance basketball battles Ogallala, Bulldogs fall short Friday

ALAMOSA-Colo. --  The Chadron State College men's basketball team never trailed during the first 18 minutes and 52 seconds of the first half against Adams State during their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Alamosa, Colo., on Saturday night.  

But the Grizzlies sank two 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds of the half to take a 50-44 intermission lead and then outscored the Eagles 54-33 in the second half to win 104-77.

The Eagles were still within 10 points midway in the second half, but Adams State tallied 34 points in the final 10 minutes.

Eleven players scored for each team, but five Adams State players reached double figures and only one of the Eagles did that.

Both teams took 65 field goal shots, with the Grizzlies making 38 for 58.5% and the Eagles 28 for 43.1%.  The hosts nailed 12 treys and the visitors six.

Adams State's Destan Williams, a 5-9 senior, was the game's leading scorer with 24 points by making 9-of-12 shots from the field, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc, and all 4 of his free throws. Jude Tapia, a 5-11 sophomore, hit 5 of 7 three-point attempts and added four free throws for 19 points.

Also for the Grizzlies, Isaiah Sampson was 7-of-9 from the field and scored 16 points, while Cameron Kimble added 11 points and Kolby Walker 10.

Senior forward Josh Robinson was 10-of-13 from the field while pacing the Eagles with 22 points. Veteran guards Bryce Latimer and Jarret Taylor each checked in with nine. Taylor was 3-4 from long range.

The Eagles are now 9-8 for the season and 6-5 in the RMAC. Adams State is 5-11 and 3-7

Chadron State—Josh Robinson 22, Bryce Latimer 9, Jarrett Taylor 9, Jalen Patterson 7, Martin Poznanovic 6, Dalton Peterson 6, Julio Phipps 6, John Jenkins 5, Raul Nunez 3, Malakai Harris 2, Caden Sclafani 2.  Totals: 28-55 (6-21) 15-22 77 points, 31 rebounds, 9 turnovers, 17 assists.

Adams State—Destan Williams 24, Jude Tapia 19, Isaiah Sampson 16, Cameron Kimble 11, Kolby Walker 10, Austin Fadal 7, Alex Hurr 6, Luke Williams 4, Adnan Hussein 3, Kaleb Mitchell 2, John Harge 2. Totals: 39-65 (12-22) 16-19 104 points, 8 turnovers, 18 assists.

              Chadron State            44          33           ----77

              Adams State               50          54          ---104

              3-pointers: CSC—Taylor 3, Peterson 2, Patterson 1. ASU—Tapia 5, D. Williams 2, Walker 2, Hussein 1, Fadal 1, Hurr 1.

By: CSC Sports InformationALAMOSA-Colo. -- The Chadron State College men's basketball team never trailed during the first 18 minutes and 52 seconds of the first half against Adams State during their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Alamosa, Colo., on Saturday night. But the Grizzlies sank two 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds of the half to take a 50-44 intermission lead and then outscored the Eagles 54-33 in the second half to win 104-77.The Eagles were still within 10 points midway in the second half, but Adams State tallied 34 points in the final 10 minutes.Eleven players scored for each team, but five Adams State players reached double figures and only one of the Eagles did that.Both teams took 65 field goal shots, with the Grizzlies making 38 for 58.5% and the Eagles 28 for 43.1%. The hosts nailed 12 treys and the visitors six.Adams State's Destan Williams, a 5-9 senior, was the game's leading scorer with 24 points by making 9-of-12 shots from the field, including 2-of-3 from behind the arc, and all 4 of his free throws. Jude Tapia, a 5-11 sophomore, hit 5 of 7 three-point attempts and added four free throws for 19 points.Also for the Grizzlies, Isaiah Sampson was 7-of-9 from the field and scored 16 points, while Cameron Kimble added 11 points and Kolby Walker 10.Senior forward Josh Robinson was 10-of-13 from the field while pacing the Eagles with 22 points. Veteran guards Bryce Latimer and Jarret Taylor each checked in with nine. Taylor was 3-4 from long range.The Eagles are now 9-8 for the season and 6-5 in the RMAC. Adams State is 5-11 and 3-7Chadron State—Josh Robinson 22, Bryce Latimer 9, Jarrett Taylor 9, Jalen Patterson 7, Martin Poznanovic 6, Dalton Peterson 6, Julio Phipps 6, John Jenkins 5, Raul Nunez 3, Malakai Harris 2, Caden Sclafani 2. Totals: 28-55 (6-21) 15-22 77 points, 31 rebounds, 9 turnovers, 17 assists.Adams State—Destan Williams 24, Jude Tapia 19, Isaiah Sampson 16, Cameron Kimble 11, Kolby Walker 10, Austin Fadal 7, Alex Hurr 6, Luke Williams 4, Adnan Hussein 3, Kaleb Mitchell 2, John Harge 2. Totals: 39-65 (12-22) 16-19 104 points, 8 turnovers, 18 assists. Chadron State 44 33 ----77 Adams State 50 54 ---104 3-pointers: CSC—Taylor 3, Peterson 2, Patterson 1. ASU—Tapia 5, D. Williams 2, Walker 2, Hussein 1, Fadal 1, Hurr 1.

🏀MBB: Adams State romps past Eagles in second half Saturday

By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information Director

The Chadron State College women's basketball team made the decision to forfeit in the middle of the third period against Adams State, Saturday night in Alamosa, Colorado.

Due to a forfeit, Adams State receives a 2-0 victory and no stats count in the contest. Coaches records and team records reflect the win and loss, dropping CSC to 5-10 overall and 3-8 in RMAC play.

"This is the longest road trip of the year," Brewster said. "I have to look at all factors with us, including player safety."

The Eagles were trailing 63-22 when Chadron State made the decision to end the game.

Chadron State plays next on January 26 at 5:30 p.m., at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.

Friday: Fort Lewis 71, Chadron State 58 By: CSC Sports Information

Sophomore guard Lanae Billy scored 28 points while leading the Fort Lewis College women's basketball team to a 71-58 win over Chadron State on Friday night in Durango, Colo., even though the Eagles held an 11-4 lead at end of the first quarter when the homestanding Skyhawks made just one of their 19 field goal attempts that period.

The Eagles were at a disadvantage before the game started because two of their top five scorers—Megan Counts and Allison Olsen—were ill and could not play unable to play. Things got much worse early in the second frame when their leading scorer and rebounder, all-conference standout Shay Powers, injured her left wrist when she fell to the floor and did not return to action.

The Skyhawks got their offense on track in the second quarter, when they sank five 3-pointers, four of them by Billy, and made six of seven free throws while outscoring Chadron State 23-9 to take  a 27-20 halftime lead. 

The hosts also had an excellent third stanza, when they were nine of 18 from the field and also made eight free throws to build their margin to 55-40.

Billy was nine of 21 from the field, including six of 15 on 3-point attempts, and went four of five at the free throw line for her 28 points.  A year ago when the teams played in Chadron, the 5-7 Billy scored 29 points, but the Eagles won 66-61 behind Powers' 27 points.  

Powers had just two points Friday nightbefore she was forced to leave the game.

Also for Fort Lewis this time, a pair of 6-footers, Kelsey Sorenson and Kate Gallery, added 13 and 10 points, respectively. 

Despite missing three of their key players for all or most of the game, the Eagles out-rebounded the taller Skyhawks 46-31, but the visitors turned the ball over 26 times compared to just 10 by Fort Lewis. 

Chadron State was led in scoring by Awoti Akoi and Camren Morris with 10 points apiece. They also combined to grab 15 rebounds.  Also for the Eagles, Liberty Line added eight points and Kadyn Comer and Bria Delimont each had seven.

Fort Lewis is now 9-7 for the season and 6-4 in the RMAC.  The Eagles, who are 5-10 and 3-7, will play Adams State in Alamosa on Saturday night.  

              Chadron State—Awoti Akoi 10, Camren Morris 10, Liberty Line 8, Kadyn Comer 7, Bria Delimont 7, Kylie Krise 4, Kyra Tanabe 4, Olivia Waufle 3, Riley Shaw 3, Shay Powers 2.  Totals: 19-49 (3-9) 17-21 58 points, 46 rebounds, 26 turnovers, 14 assists.

              Fort Lewis—Lanae Billy 28, Kelsey Sorenson, 13, Kate Gallery 10, Avery Evans 6, Sadie Misner 5, Sam Wattawa 3, Ember Cervantes 2, Trista Hoobler 2, Luisa Chavez 2. Totals: 22-67 (9-32) 18-24 71 points, 31 rebounds, 10 turnovers, 9 assists.

              Chadron State           11            9         20        18        ----58

              Fort Lewis                     4         23         28        16         ----71

              3-pointers: CSC—Comer, Delimont, Shaw, all 1. FLC—Billy 6. Gallery 2, Misner 1,

By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information DirectorThe Chadron State College women's basketball team made the decision to forfeit in the middle of the third period against Adams State, Saturday night in Alamosa, Colorado.Due to a forfeit, Adams State receives a 2-0 victory and no stats count in the contest. Coaches records and team records reflect the win and loss, dropping CSC to 5-10 overall and 3-8 in RMAC play."This is the longest road trip of the year," Brewster said. "I have to look at all factors with us, including player safety."The Eagles were trailing 63-22 when Chadron State made the decision to end the game.Chadron State plays next on January 26 at 5:30 p.m., at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs.Friday: Fort Lewis 71, Chadron State 58 By: CSC Sports InformationSophomore guard Lanae Billy scored 28 points while leading the Fort Lewis College women's basketball team to a 71-58 win over Chadron State on Friday night in Durango, Colo., even though the Eagles held an 11-4 lead at end of the first quarter when the homestanding Skyhawks made just one of their 19 field goal attempts that period.The Eagles were at a disadvantage before the game started because two of their top five scorers—Megan Counts and Allison Olsen—were ill and could not play unable to play. Things got much worse early in the second frame when their leading scorer and rebounder, all-conference standout Shay Powers, injured her left wrist when she fell to the floor and did not return to action.The Skyhawks got their offense on track in the second quarter, when they sank five 3-pointers, four of them by Billy, and made six of seven free throws while outscoring Chadron State 23-9 to take a 27-20 halftime lead. The hosts also had an excellent third stanza, when they were nine of 18 from the field and also made eight free throws to build their margin to 55-40.Billy was nine of 21 from the field, including six of 15 on 3-point attempts, and went four of five at the free throw line for her 28 points. A year ago when the teams played in Chadron, the 5-7 Billy scored 29 points, but the Eagles won 66-61 behind Powers' 27 points. Powers had just two points Friday nightbefore she was forced to leave the game.Also for Fort Lewis this time, a pair of 6-footers, Kelsey Sorenson and Kate Gallery, added 13 and 10 points, respectively. Despite missing three of their key players for all or most of the game, the Eagles out-rebounded the taller Skyhawks 46-31, but the visitors turned the ball over 26 times compared to just 10 by Fort Lewis. Chadron State was led in scoring by Awoti Akoi and Camren Morris with 10 points apiece. They also combined to grab 15 rebounds. Also for the Eagles, Liberty Line added eight points and Kadyn Comer and Bria Delimont each had seven.Fort Lewis is now 9-7 for the season and 6-4 in the RMAC. The Eagles, who are 5-10 and 3-7, will play Adams State in Alamosa on Saturday night. Chadron State—Awoti Akoi 10, Camren Morris 10, Liberty Line 8, Kadyn Comer 7, Bria Delimont 7, Kylie Krise 4, Kyra Tanabe 4, Olivia Waufle 3, Riley Shaw 3, Shay Powers 2. Totals: 19-49 (3-9) 17-21 58 points, 46 rebounds, 26 turnovers, 14 assists. Fort Lewis—Lanae Billy 28, Kelsey Sorenson, 13, Kate Gallery 10, Avery Evans 6, Sadie Misner 5, Sam Wattawa 3, Ember Cervantes 2, Trista Hoobler 2, Luisa Chavez 2. Totals: 22-67 (9-32) 18-24 71 points, 31 rebounds, 10 turnovers, 9 assists. Chadron State 11 9 20 18 ----58 Fort Lewis 4 23 28 16 ----71 3-pointers: CSC—Comer, Delimont, Shaw, all 1. FLC—Billy 6. Gallery 2, Misner 1,

🏀 WBB: Player safety cited by CSC coach to forfeit game Saturday; Eagles fall at FLC Friday

BY: Con Marshall CSC Sports Information

The Chadron State College men's basketball team got off to stumbling start, making only three of 18 field goal attempts while falling behind 26-7 in the first 12 minutes and ultimately lost to Fort Lewis 88-72 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Durango, Colo., on Friday night. 

After the dreadful beginning, the Eagles did better. They were still behind 40-28 at halftime, but cut the difference to 44-39 some 3 ½ minutes into the second half. However, the Skyhawks went on an 8-0 run and led by between 12 and 20 points the rest of the way.

For the game, Fort Lewis shot 56.4% (31-55) and the Eagles 37.9% (25-66).  Paced by six 3-pointers by Dalton Peterson, Chadron State had 10 treys, one more than the Skyhawks, Peterson's 18 points led the visitors in scoring. Fellow guard Bryce Latimer scored 17 points and handed out a game-high six assists.

Also for the Eagles, forward Josh Robinson added 14 points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, although Fort Lewis won the battle off the glass 42-35.

The Skyhawks' Obi Agbim , who was 5-of-7 on 3-pointers, was the game's top scorer with 21 points while Junior Garbrah was both 6-of-9 from the field and at the free throw line while scoring 20 points. Six-foot-nine Brayden Carter added 10 points and led his team with eight rebounds. 

The Skyhawks, who entered the game ranked 12th in NCAA Division II, are now 14-2 for the season and 9-1 in the RMAC.  Chadron State is 9-7 and 6-4. The Eagles will play at Adams State on Saturday night.  Colorado Christian edged the Grizzlies 82-81 Friday night by making a layup with seven seconds remaining.

                                                          Fort Lewis 88, Chadron State 72

              Chadron State—Dalton Peterson 18, Bryce Latimer 17, Josh Robinson 14, Jalen Patterson 9, Julio Phipps 6, John Jenkins 3, Akene Agee 2, Caden Schlafani 2, Martin Poznanovic 1. Totals: 25-66 (10-27) 12-18 72 points, 35 rebounds, 11 turnovers, 14 assists.

              Fort Lewis—Obi Agbim 21, Junior Garbrah 20, Brayden Carter 10, Jhei-R Jones 9, Amondo Miller 7, Sekou Dembele 7, Sam Kinsler 6, Isaiah Thompson 4, Malik Whitaker 4. Totals: 31-55 (9-21) 17-29 88 points, 42 rebounds, 13 turnovers, 13 assists.

              Chadron State            28            44         ----72

              Fort Lewis                    40            48        ----88

             3-pointers: CSC—Peterson 6, Patterson 3 Latimer 1.  FLC—Agbim 5, Garbrah 2. Miller 1, Kinsler 1.

BY: Con Marshall CSC Sports InformationThe Chadron State College men's basketball team got off to stumbling start, making only three of 18 field goal attempts while falling behind 26-7 in the first 12 minutes and ultimately lost to Fort Lewis 88-72 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game played in Durango, Colo., on Friday night. After the dreadful beginning, the Eagles did better. They were still behind 40-28 at halftime, but cut the difference to 44-39 some 3 ½ minutes into the second half. However, the Skyhawks went on an 8-0 run and led by between 12 and 20 points the rest of the way.For the game, Fort Lewis shot 56.4% (31-55) and the Eagles 37.9% (25-66). Paced by six 3-pointers by Dalton Peterson, Chadron State had 10 treys, one more than the Skyhawks, Peterson's 18 points led the visitors in scoring. Fellow guard Bryce Latimer scored 17 points and handed out a game-high six assists.Also for the Eagles, forward Josh Robinson added 14 points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, although Fort Lewis won the battle off the glass 42-35.The Skyhawks' Obi Agbim , who was 5-of-7 on 3-pointers, was the game's top scorer with 21 points while Junior Garbrah was both 6-of-9 from the field and at the free throw line while scoring 20 points. Six-foot-nine Brayden Carter added 10 points and led his team with eight rebounds. The Skyhawks, who entered the game ranked 12th in NCAA Division II, are now 14-2 for the season and 9-1 in the RMAC. Chadron State is 9-7 and 6-4. The Eagles will play at Adams State on Saturday night. Colorado Christian edged the Grizzlies 82-81 Friday night by making a layup with seven seconds remaining. Fort Lewis 88, Chadron State 72 Chadron State—Dalton Peterson 18, Bryce Latimer 17, Josh Robinson 14, Jalen Patterson 9, Julio Phipps 6, John Jenkins 3, Akene Agee 2, Caden Schlafani 2, Martin Poznanovic 1. Totals: 25-66 (10-27) 12-18 72 points, 35 rebounds, 11 turnovers, 14 assists. Fort Lewis—Obi Agbim 21, Junior Garbrah 20, Brayden Carter 10, Jhei-R Jones 9, Amondo Miller 7, Sekou Dembele 7, Sam Kinsler 6, Isaiah Thompson 4, Malik Whitaker 4. Totals: 31-55 (9-21) 17-29 88 points, 42 rebounds, 13 turnovers, 13 assists. Chadron State 28 44 ----72 Fort Lewis 40 48 ----88 3-pointers: CSC—Peterson 6, Patterson 3 Latimer 1. FLC—Agbim 5, Garbrah 2. Miller 1, Kinsler 1.

#12 Fort Lewis races out to huge early lead in win over CSC Friday

On Friday night Alliance and Ogallala girls' and boys' basketball face off in a battle between two competitive schools in Western Nebraska, as there will also be coverage on KCOW and Panhandle Post in Alliance. Our sister station "Flatrock 100. 7 in Ogallala tonight will also be streaming the simulcast of the KCOW broadcast as well.

The girls game features two teams that have played tough schedules and have also played strong defense all season. Alliance is 5-7 after shutting down 9-4 Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday night and will try to contain an Ogallala team that is 7-6 lead by standout athletes all over the court. Certain matchups of intrigue will be the frontcourt of Jaelynne Clarke and CeeCee Hudson, vs.&nbsp; Marlee Ervin &amp; Laney Caskey.

Ogallala is coming off of a tough loss to Scottsbluff on Tuesday, 46-34 and hopes to get back on track against the Bulldogs on Friday.

On the boy's side, Alliance will try to top one of the best teams arguably in the state in Ogallala, as the Indians are 13-1 and Alliance is 5-7. The Bulldogs are coming off a resounding win over Gordon-Rushville 73-18 on Tue, while Ogallala beat 10-4 Scottsbluff 71-65.&nbsp;

Espen Lanik, Tristen Timbers and Seth Meyring provide the leading scoring punch for Alliance, while Ogallala leans on Caden Rezac, Mario Bush, Harry Caskey when healthy, among others.

Coverage begins tonight at approximately 5:30-5:45 with the girl's game, then boys to follow. Listen live in Alliance on KCOW 92.5 and 1400, and online at kcowradio.com.&nbsp;

In Ogallala tonight, tune in on "Flatrock 100. 7.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostOn Friday night Alliance and Ogallala girls' and boys' basketball face off in a battle between two competitive schools in Western Nebraska, as there will also be coverage on KCOW and Panhandle Post in Alliance. Our sister station "Flatrock 100. 7 in Ogallala tonight will also be streaming the simulcast of the KCOW broadcast as well.The girls game features two teams that have played tough schedules and have also played strong defense all season. Alliance is 5-7 after shutting down 9-4 Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday night and will try to contain an Ogallala team that is 7-6 lead by standout athletes all over the court. Certain matchups of intrigue will be the frontcourt of Jaelynne Clarke and CeeCee Hudson, vs.&nbsp; Marlee Ervin &amp; Laney Caskey.Ogallala is coming off of a tough loss to Scottsbluff on Tuesday, 46-34 and hopes to get back on track against the Bulldogs on Friday.On the boy's side, Alliance will try to top one of the best teams arguably in the state in Ogallala, as the Indians are 13-1 and Alliance is 5-7. The Bulldogs are coming off a resounding win over Gordon-Rushville 73-18 on Tue, while Ogallala beat 10-4 Scottsbluff 71-65.&nbsp;Espen Lanik, Tristen Timbers and Seth Meyring provide the leading scoring punch for Alliance, while Ogallala leans on Caden Rezac, Mario Bush, Harry Caskey when healthy, among others.Coverage begins tonight at approximately 5:30-5:45 with the girl's game, then boys to follow. Listen live in Alliance on KCOW 92.5 and 1400, and online at kcowradio.com.&nbsp;In Ogallala tonight, tune in on "Flatrock 100. 7.

Alliance faces tough Ogallala teams in basketball doubleheader tonight

🏀 Thursday's Prep Basketball Scoreboard, January 18

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 </figure>🏀 Thursday's Prep Basketball Scoreboard, January 18BOYSGarden County 54, Leyton 37 South Platte 43, Potter-Dix 39GIRLSBayard 45, South Platte 28Bridgeport 65, Chase County 25Hershey 54, Perkins County 51Leyton 51, Garden County 10

CHADRON, Neb. -- The 2024 Panhandle Athletic Conference basketball tournament will take place on Friday and Saturday in the Chicoine Center on Chadron State's campus.

The conference includes local high schools Sioux County, Crawford, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Morrill, Hyannis and Edgemont.

Other than the number one seed in each bracket, teams played each other earlier this week. On the girl's side, #3 Edgemont will meet #2 Morrill in one side of the semifinals while #1 Hay Springs plays #4 Crawford.

Crawford defeated Hyannis 54-17 and Edgemont beat Hemingford 38-24 on Monday.

There are only six girls' teams entered, compared to seven boy's teams. Crawford and Sioux County are combined for high school girls' basketball.

The boy's bracket #1 seed is undefeated Hay Springs. The Hawks will play #4 Crawford in one semifinal game while #3 Morrill is the home team against #2 Hyannis on the other side.

In Tuesday's pre-tournament games, Crawford beat Hemingford 46-36, Morrill beat Sioux County 47-25 and Hyannis was victorious over Edgemont, 58-32.

The tournament begins at 12:15 pm on Friday with Edgemont and Sioux County boys facing off for a spot in the 5th and 6th place game on Saturday.

A complete schedule and brackets can be found below.

Game 1 (Boys)– Edgemont vs Sioux County – 12:15 pm

Game 2 (Girls)– Hay Springs vs Crawford – 2:00 pm

Game 3 (Boys)– Hay Springs vs Crawford – 3:45 pm

Game 4 (Girls)– Edgemont vs Morrill – 5:30 pm

Game 5 (Boys)– Morrill vs Hyannis – 7:15 pm

Game 1 (Girls)– Hyannis vs Hemingford (5th/6th place) – 10:00 am

Game 2 (Boys)– Hemingford vs (Winner of Friday Game 1) – 11:45 am

Game 3 (Girls)– Losers of Friday Games 2 and 4 (3rd/4th place) – 1:30 pm

Game 4 (Boys)– Losers of Friday Games 3 and 5 (3rd/4th place)– 3:15 pm

Game 5 (Girls)– Winners of Friday Games 2 and 4 (Championship) – 5:00 pm

Game 6 (Boys)– Winners of Friday Games 3 and 5 (Championship)– 6:45 pm

By: John Murphy CSC Sports Information DirectorCHADRON, Neb. -- The 2024 Panhandle Athletic Conference basketball tournament will take place on Friday and Saturday in the Chicoine Center on Chadron State's campus.The conference includes local high schools Sioux County, Crawford, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Morrill, Hyannis and Edgemont.Other than the number one seed in each bracket, teams played each other earlier this week. On the girl's side, #3 Edgemont will meet #2 Morrill in one side of the semifinals while #1 Hay Springs plays #4 Crawford.Crawford defeated Hyannis 54-17 and Edgemont beat Hemingford 38-24 on Monday.There are only six girls' teams entered, compared to seven boy's teams. Crawford and Sioux County are combined for high school girls' basketball.The boy's bracket #1 seed is undefeated Hay Springs. The Hawks will play #4 Crawford in one semifinal game while #3 Morrill is the home team against #2 Hyannis on the other side.In Tuesday's pre-tournament games, Crawford beat Hemingford 46-36, Morrill beat Sioux County 47-25 and Hyannis was victorious over Edgemont, 58-32.The tournament begins at 12:15 pm on Friday with Edgemont and Sioux County boys facing off for a spot in the 5th and 6th place game on Saturday.A complete schedule and brackets can be found below.Friday, January 19, 2024Game 1 (Boys)– Edgemont vs Sioux County – 12:15 pmGame 2 (Girls)– Hay Springs vs Crawford – 2:00 pmGame 3 (Boys)– Hay Springs vs Crawford – 3:45 pmGame 4 (Girls)– Edgemont vs Morrill – 5:30 pmGame 5 (Boys)– Morrill vs Hyannis – 7:15 pmSaturday, January 20, 2024Game 1 (Girls)– Hyannis vs Hemingford (5th/6th place) – 10:00 amGame 2 (Boys)– Hemingford vs (Winner of Friday Game 1) – 11:45 amGame 3 (Girls)– Losers of Friday Games 2 and 4 (3rd/4th place) – 1:30 pmGame 4 (Boys)– Losers of Friday Games 3 and 5 (3rd/4th place)– 3:15 pmGame 5 (Girls)– Winners of Friday Games 2 and 4 (Championship) – 5:00 pmGame 6 (Boys)– Winners of Friday Games 3 and 5 (Championship)– 6:45 pm

🏀Panhandle Conference High School Tournament taking over CSC arena



Spartan baseball player registration and meeting for the 2024 season will be on Sunday, January 21st at 5:00pm at the AHS PAC commons area.

All new players must bring a copy of birth certificate. Players must have a birth year of 2011 or before to be eligible to play. 

If you are interested in playing and cannot attend the meeting, please contact Coach <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carlos.palomo.7921?__cft__[0]=AZUur-vwltT3FGQsTiBl1el3kp0NKpdNypq-p3jX_9BQJtFJ7-cKKXo3pGkBbzPLAIf-t-Jat8T2AEME7G-AS1uoiwobQR3BCxZ1zESjO6TlRKOteqz5_WI_o2zUePL0b3c7hrI9PGhr_MrmBG76ebxAMOj3YacYXZ0_RKUUrvFg9Q&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Carlos Palomo</a> or Erica Muhr.&nbsp;

More information can also be found on the Alliance Spartans Facebook page.

By Alliance Spartans baseball

Spartan baseball player registration and meeting for the 2024 season will be on Sunday, January 21st at 5:00pm at the AHS PAC commons area.All new players must bring a copy of birth certificate. Players must have a birth year of 2011 or before to be eligible to play. If you are interested in playing and cannot attend the meeting, please contact Coach <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carlos.palomo.7921?__cft__[0]=AZUur-vwltT3FGQsTiBl1el3kp0NKpdNypq-p3jX_9BQJtFJ7-cKKXo3pGkBbzPLAIf-t-Jat8T2AEME7G-AS1uoiwobQR3BCxZ1zESjO6TlRKOteqz5_WI_o2zUePL0b3c7hrI9PGhr_MrmBG76ebxAMOj3YacYXZ0_RKUUrvFg9Q&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Carlos Palomo</a> or Erica Muhr.&nbsp;More information can also be found on the Alliance Spartans Facebook page.

Alliance Spartans player registration and meeting is on Sunday 

Alliance High School Senior Jaelynne Clarke on Wednesday signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level, at Des Moines Area Community College.&nbsp;

Clarke finished her career as one of the most decorated players in school history, finishing with over 1,000 career kills, most blocks in a match with 10, all-state honors along with a plethora of other accolades. More importantly, she has helped lead Alliance to great team success in multiple sports, going to the District Final in volleyball last fall, and basketball last winter.

Clarke talked to KCOW Sports Director Alex Benzegala about signing at DMACC.

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 </figure>Alliance High School Senior Jaelynne Clarke on Wednesday signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level, at Des Moines Area Community College.&nbsp;Clarke finished her career as one of the most decorated players in school history, finishing with over 1,000 career kills, most blocks in a match with 10, all-state honors along with a plethora of other accolades. More importantly, she has helped lead Alliance to great team success in multiple sports, going to the District Final in volleyball last fall, and basketball last winter.Clarke talked to KCOW Sports Director Alex Benzegala about signing at DMACC.

POST PODCAST: Jaelynne Clarke signs to play volleyball at Des Moines Area Community College

Lincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Natalie Potts produced her third double-double of the season with game highs of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to a 62-43 win over Michigan at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday night.

Potts, a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, scored her 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and a 5-for-5 night at the free throw line to help the Huskers pull away from the Wolverines and improve to 5-2 in the Big Ten and 13-5 overall. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., also pulled down six offensive rebounds to power the Big Red's 21 offensive boards on the night, which they turned into 15 second-chance points against Michigan. The Wolverines slipped to 12-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

Graduate guard Darian White matched Potts with 13 points, while adding five defensive rebounds. It was White's first double-digit scoring effort since Dec. 5.

Junior guard Kendall Moriarty added a huge effort off the bench with a season-high 11 points to go along with a pair of steals, as the Huskers won the turnover battle against the Wolverines, 18-15.

Junior center Alexis Markowski added double figures for the 18th straight game this season while contributing seven rebounds and two steals of her own for the Huskers. Graduate guard Jaz Shelley also produced a strong game with eight points, seven rebounds and a game-high six assists while holding Michigan star Laila Phelia to just 1-for-8 shooting from the field.

In a low-scoring defensive slugfest, Nebraska led from start-to-finish for the second straight home game, jumping to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes. The Huskers held a 17-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained the nine-point edge (28-19) at halftime.

The Wolverines cut the margin to 28-24 with a 5-0 run to open the third quarter, before Potts answered with four straight points. Nebraska pushed the margin to 40-30 late in the third quarter on a basket by White and took a 46-31 lead to the fourth quarter after Potts closed the period with a pair of free throws with 2.8 seconds left.

Michigan cut the margin to 53-40 with five minutes left, but a 7-0 run that included a bucket by Markowski, a three-pointer by White and two free throws by Potts pushed Nebraska's margin to 20 points at 60-40 with 1:45 left.

The Big Red held Michigan to just 32.6 percent (15-46) shooting from the field, including 4-of-15 three-pointers (.267), while limiting their sixth opponent of the season to fewer than 50 points, including their second straight Big Ten foe at home (Illinois, 48).&nbsp;

Lauren Hansen led Michigan with 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Phelia managed eight points by going 6-of-6 at the free throw line. Jordan Hobbs also finished with eight points. The Wolverines were held to just six assists.

Nebraska managed 39 percent (23-59) shooting from the field despite hitting a season-low three three-pointers (3-17, .176). The Huskers did hit 13-of-18 free throws (.722) and produced a commanding 46-28 edge on the boards, including 21-8 on the offensive glass.

Nebraska returns to Big Ten road action on Sunday when the Huskers take on Penn State in University Park. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for Noon (CT) with a live video stream available from B1G+. The game is also available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com.

By NU Athletic CommunicationsLincoln&nbsp;- Freshman Natalie Potts produced her third double-double of the season with game highs of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead four Huskers in double figures, as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to a 62-43 win over Michigan at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday night.Potts, a five-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week, scored her 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field and a 5-for-5 night at the free throw line to help the Huskers pull away from the Wolverines and improve to 5-2 in the Big Ten and 13-5 overall. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., also pulled down six offensive rebounds to power the Big Red's 21 offensive boards on the night, which they turned into 15 second-chance points against Michigan. The Wolverines slipped to 12-6 overall and 3-3 in the conference.Graduate guard Darian White matched Potts with 13 points, while adding five defensive rebounds. It was White's first double-digit scoring effort since Dec. 5.Junior guard Kendall Moriarty added a huge effort off the bench with a season-high 11 points to go along with a pair of steals, as the Huskers won the turnover battle against the Wolverines, 18-15.Junior center Alexis Markowski added double figures for the 18th straight game this season while contributing seven rebounds and two steals of her own for the Huskers. Graduate guard Jaz Shelley also produced a strong game with eight points, seven rebounds and a game-high six assists while holding Michigan star Laila Phelia to just 1-for-8 shooting from the field.In a low-scoring defensive slugfest, Nebraska led from start-to-finish for the second straight home game, jumping to a 12-3 lead in the first five minutes. The Huskers held a 17-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained the nine-point edge (28-19) at halftime.The Wolverines cut the margin to 28-24 with a 5-0 run to open the third quarter, before Potts answered with four straight points. Nebraska pushed the margin to 40-30 late in the third quarter on a basket by White and took a 46-31 lead to the fourth quarter after Potts closed the period with a pair of free throws with 2.8 seconds left.Michigan cut the margin to 53-40 with five minutes left, but a 7-0 run that included a bucket by Markowski, a three-pointer by White and two free throws by Potts pushed Nebraska's margin to 20 points at 60-40 with 1:45 left.The Big Red held Michigan to just 32.6 percent (15-46) shooting from the field, including 4-of-15 three-pointers (.267), while limiting their sixth opponent of the season to fewer than 50 points, including their second straight Big Ten foe at home (Illinois, 48).&nbsp;Lauren Hansen led Michigan with 12 points, including a pair of three-pointers, while Phelia managed eight points by going 6-of-6 at the free throw line. Jordan Hobbs also finished with eight points. The Wolverines were held to just six assists.Nebraska managed 39 percent (23-59) shooting from the field despite hitting a season-low three three-pointers (3-17, .176). The Huskers did hit 13-of-18 free throws (.722) and produced a commanding 46-28 edge on the boards, including 21-8 on the offensive glass.Nebraska returns to Big Ten road action on Sunday when the Huskers take on Penn State in University Park. Tip-off with the Lady Lions is set for Noon (CT) with a live video stream available from B1G+. The game is also available across the Huskers Radio Network, including free live audio on Huskers.com.

Huskers WBB dominates Michigan

Brice Williams had a game-high 22 points to lead three Huskers in double figures, but Nebraska suffered an 87-82 overtime setback at Rutgers Wednesday evening.&nbsp;

The Huskers (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) led 63-51 with 9:39 remaining in regulation after consecutive 3-pointers from Wilcher only to see the Scarlet Knights rally in the final 10 minutes of regulation. The Huskers had two chances in the final 10 seconds to win, but could not capitalize and get a shot off, sending the game to an extra session.&nbsp;

Williams finished with 22 points, six rebounds and three steals, while Keisei Tominaga and Wilcher added 16 and 12 points, respectively.

In the extra session, Nebraska tied it at 74 after a Tominaga 3-pointer but Cliff Omoruyi’s basket with 2:58 left in overtime gave the Scarlet Knights the lead for good. Rutgers led 79-74, but the Huskers would continue to battle.&nbsp;NU got to within 83-82 after a pair of 3-pointers by Sam Hoiberg, the last with 20.9 seconds left, but Rutgers Noah Fernandes hit a pair of free throws to make it a 3-point game before Tominaga’s 3-pointer with 10 second left was off the mark, allowing Rutgers to escape with the win.

Aundre Hyatt led five Rutgers (10-7, 2-4) players in double digits with 17 points while Mawot Mag added 16. Omoruyi finished with 14 points and 15 boards, as Rutgers out-rebounded NU, 56-42, including 25 offensive rebounds which led to 20 second-chance points.

The first half saw runs by both teams before going into the locker room deadlocked at 36-all. Brice Williams had 11 first-half points to pace NU in the opening 20 minutes. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Huskers trailed 11-7 before a Tominaga 3-pointer and a conventional 3-point play from Jamarques Lawrence started a 10-0 Husker run that gave NU 17-11 lead after Rienk Mast’s basket with 12:42 left in the half.&nbsp;

Nebraska eventually stretched its margin to 12, at 27-15 after a 3-point from Juwan Gary with 8:51 left in the half before Rutgers charged back. The Huskers led 33-25 after an Eli Rice free throw with 5:23 left in the half but Rutgers went on a 9-0 run of its own to take a 34-33 lead. Williams hit a trio of free throws on NU’s next possessions, but Mawot Mag’s putback with 14.1 seconds left in the half tied the game.&nbsp;

Nebraska trailed 42-41 after Derek Simpson’s 3-pointer, but four straight points from Josiah Allick started an 9-0 run that saw Nebraska build a 50-42 advantage after a Williams 3-pointer.&nbsp;

Rutgers pulled to within 57-51 after a putback from Hyatt before Wilcher hit consecutive 3-pointers to give NU its largest lead of the half. Unfortunately, that would be NU’s last field goal of regulation, as the Scarlet Knights mounted a comeback and used a 11-2 spurt, including eight straight to pull within 65-62 after an Omoruyi dunk.&nbsp;

Nebraska, which went 12-of-15 from the line in the second half, kept hitting free throws to stay ahead and led 69-66 after Jamarques Lawrence hit a pair of free throws with 1:06 left in regulation. On Rutgers’ next possession, Omoruyi scored, but could not convert the 3-point play to make it a one-point game. With 26.5 seconds left, Omoruyi was fouled, but missed the front end of the one-and-one. That would hurt NU as the Scarlet Knights kept possession and Hyatt split a pair of free throws to tie it a 69-all with 19.8 seconds left.&nbsp;

Nebraska returns home this Saturday, Jan. 20, to take on Northwestern at 1:15 p.m. It is Husker Basketball Alumni Weekend, and some 300 Level tickets are available by visiting Huskers.com or calling the NU Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED.&nbsp;

By NU Athletic CommunicationsBrice Williams had a game-high 22 points to lead three Huskers in double figures, but Nebraska suffered an 87-82 overtime setback at Rutgers Wednesday evening.&nbsp;The Huskers (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) led 63-51 with 9:39 remaining in regulation after consecutive 3-pointers from Wilcher only to see the Scarlet Knights rally in the final 10 minutes of regulation. The Huskers had two chances in the final 10 seconds to win, but could not capitalize and get a shot off, sending the game to an extra session.&nbsp;Williams finished with 22 points, six rebounds and three steals, while Keisei Tominaga and Wilcher added 16 and 12 points, respectively.In the extra session, Nebraska tied it at 74 after a Tominaga 3-pointer but Cliff Omoruyi’s basket with 2:58 left in overtime gave the Scarlet Knights the lead for good. Rutgers led 79-74, but the Huskers would continue to battle.&nbsp;NU got to within 83-82 after a pair of 3-pointers by Sam Hoiberg, the last with 20.9 seconds left, but Rutgers Noah Fernandes hit a pair of free throws to make it a 3-point game before Tominaga’s 3-pointer with 10 second left was off the mark, allowing Rutgers to escape with the win.Aundre Hyatt led five Rutgers (10-7, 2-4) players in double digits with 17 points while Mawot Mag added 16. Omoruyi finished with 14 points and 15 boards, as Rutgers out-rebounded NU, 56-42, including 25 offensive rebounds which led to 20 second-chance points.The first half saw runs by both teams before going into the locker room deadlocked at 36-all. Brice Williams had 11 first-half points to pace NU in the opening 20 minutes. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Huskers trailed 11-7 before a Tominaga 3-pointer and a conventional 3-point play from Jamarques Lawrence started a 10-0 Husker run that gave NU 17-11 lead after Rienk Mast’s basket with 12:42 left in the half.&nbsp;Nebraska eventually stretched its margin to 12, at 27-15 after a 3-point from Juwan Gary with 8:51 left in the half before Rutgers charged back. The Huskers led 33-25 after an Eli Rice free throw with 5:23 left in the half but Rutgers went on a 9-0 run of its own to take a 34-33 lead. Williams hit a trio of free throws on NU’s next possessions, but Mawot Mag’s putback with 14.1 seconds left in the half tied the game.&nbsp;Nebraska trailed 42-41 after Derek Simpson’s 3-pointer, but four straight points from Josiah Allick started an 9-0 run that saw Nebraska build a 50-42 advantage after a Williams 3-pointer.&nbsp;Rutgers pulled to within 57-51 after a putback from Hyatt before Wilcher hit consecutive 3-pointers to give NU its largest lead of the half. Unfortunately, that would be NU’s last field goal of regulation, as the Scarlet Knights mounted a comeback and used a 11-2 spurt, including eight straight to pull within 65-62 after an Omoruyi dunk.&nbsp;Nebraska, which went 12-of-15 from the line in the second half, kept hitting free throws to stay ahead and led 69-66 after Jamarques Lawrence hit a pair of free throws with 1:06 left in regulation. On Rutgers’ next possession, Omoruyi scored, but could not convert the 3-point play to make it a one-point game. With 26.5 seconds left, Omoruyi was fouled, but missed the front end of the one-and-one. That would hurt NU as the Scarlet Knights kept possession and Hyatt split a pair of free throws to tie it a 69-all with 19.8 seconds left.&nbsp;Nebraska returns home this Saturday, Jan. 20, to take on Northwestern at 1:15 p.m. It is Husker Basketball Alumni Weekend, and some 300 Level tickets are available by visiting Huskers.com or calling the NU Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED.&nbsp;

Huskers MBB fall in OT, 87-82 to Rutgers

Alliance girls and boys' basketball played Gordon-Rushville on Tuesday night, here is the full broadcast of both games, as heard on KCOW.&nbsp;

Alex Benzegala on the radio call for KCOW.

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1-16 Alliance vs Gordon Rushville full radio broadcast

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post&nbsp;

The Alliance Bulldogs Girls and Boys basketball teams got a pair of big non-conference wins on Tuesday night, with the girls using a fast start and stifling defense to beat the 9-4 Gordon Rushville Mustangs 46-35.

&nbsp;Seven players scored for Alliance, as the Bulldogs forced over 20 steals in the win to improve to 5-7.

On the boy's side, Alliance cruised to a 73-18 win, after leading 23-3 after one quarter and 53-9 at halftime. Three Bulldogs scored in double-figures in Tristen Timbers, Espen Lanik and Seth Meyring. Six players scored off the bench for Alliance in Jackson Norris, Bert Trevino, Lexton Salcido, Jonah Amill and Trevor Zurn.

Alliance now faces a 13-1 Ogallala team on Friday, both games will be on KCOW.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle Post&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The Alliance Bulldogs Girls and Boys basketball teams got a pair of big non-conference wins on Tuesday night, with the girls using a fast start and stifling defense to beat the 9-4 Gordon Rushville Mustangs 46-35.&nbsp;Seven players scored for Alliance, as the Bulldogs forced over 20 steals in the win to improve to 5-7.On the boy's side, Alliance cruised to a 73-18 win, after leading 23-3 after one quarter and 53-9 at halftime. Three Bulldogs scored in double-figures in Tristen Timbers, Espen Lanik and Seth Meyring. Six players scored off the bench for Alliance in Jackson Norris, Bert Trevino, Lexton Salcido, Jonah Amill and Trevor Zurn.<figure>
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 </figure>Alliance now faces a 13-1 Ogallala team on Friday, both games will be on KCOW.

Alliance basketball gets big wins over Gordon Rushville

🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboards - January 16

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 </figure>🏀 High School Basketball Scoreboards - January 16BOYSBridgeport 73, Sutherland 22Cody-Kilgore 72, Hay Springs 71Crawford 46, Hemingford 36Garden County 54, Creek Valley 36Hyannis 58, Edgemont, SD 32Leyton 57, Minatare 21Mitchell 71, Pine Bluffs, WY 49Morrill 47, Sioux County 25Ogallala 71, Scottsbluff 65Potter-Dix 59, Banner County 48South Platte 67, Bayard 41GIRLSAlliance 46, Gordon-Rushville 35Bayard 78, Banner County 10Chase County 47, Kimball 18Garden County 42, Potter-Dix 39Hay Springs 50, Cody-Kilgore 33Leyton 76, Minatare 8Pine Bluffs, WY 61, Mitchell 31Scottsbluff 46, Ogallala 34South Platte 69, Creek Valley 30

The Alliance Bulldogs girls' and boys' basketball teams are back in action tonight, as Alliance hosts Gordon-Rushville starting with varsity girls at 5:30, boys at 7. Coverage on KCOW.

In the girl's game, Alliance is 4-7 on the season and hope to end a 3-game losing skid, against a very strong G-R team who is 9-3.

Alliance Head Coach Stephen Crile wants his team to share the ball and play inside out offensively, but also limiting turnovers and containing the Mustangs is key.

By Alex Benzegala Panhandle PostThe Alliance Bulldogs girls' and boys' basketball teams are back in action tonight, as Alliance hosts Gordon-Rushville starting with varsity girls at 5:30, boys at 7. Coverage on KCOW.In the girl's game, Alliance is 4-7 on the season and hope to end a 3-game losing skid, against a very strong G-R team who is 9-3.Alliance Head Coach Stephen Crile wants his team to share the ball and play inside out offensively, but also limiting turnovers and containing the Mustangs is key."We have to protect the basketball and to set the intensity on the defensive end," Crile said.On the boy's side, Alliance will look to bounce back from a tough 60-58 loss to Bridgeport, as they are 4-7 while Gordon-Rushville is 0-10.Bulldogs head coach Dalton Holst says that the Mustangs record can be deceiving, since they do a lot of good things defensively, and knows his team has to be locked in and ready."They're a worthy opponent no matter what, Holst said. They're a good team, a well-coached team that has a lot of good players, so we have to take it one possession at a time, one quarter at a time."Listen to all of the action on KCOW, 92.5 and 1400 locally in Alliance, and worldwide at Panhandlepost.com, click on on KCOW.