Men's basketball season concludes in RMAC Tournament... Wrestling gears up for nationals... Softball home opener set for this weekend!

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🔊 PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 3/1/23

NORTH PLATTE — Taytom Timbers, Alliance, has become the second signee 
to join the North Platte Community College Knights men's golf team for its inaugural season in the 
fall of 2023.

Timbers is a multi-sport athlete for the Bulldogs and will showcase his talents on the course as part of the
 Knights' first signing class.

"I chose North Platte because of the opportunity to pursue a degree in business and play golf at the next level,"
 said Timbers.

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 </figure>NPCCNORTH PLATTE — Taytom Timbers, Alliance, has become the second signee 
to join the North Platte Community College Knights men's golf team for its inaugural season in the 
fall of 2023.Timbers is a multi-sport athlete for the Bulldogs and will showcase his talents on the course as part of the
 Knights' first signing class."I chose North Platte because of the opportunity to pursue a degree in business and play golf at the next level,"
 said Timbers.Taytom is the son of Tom Timbers.

Alliance student-athlete signs to golf for North Platte CC

🏀 Boys District Championship Basketball Schedule

B-3 at Scottsbluff, Tuesday 5:00 #3 Scottsbluff vs #14 South Sioux City

B-4 at Elkhorn, Tuesday, 5:00 MT #13 Gering at #4 Elkhorn

C1-2 at Gothenburg, Monday 5:30 MT #2 Ogallala vs #15 Adams Central

C1-6 at Cozad, Tuesday 5:00 MT #6 Sidney vs #11 Aurora

C2-8 at O'Neil, Tuesday 6:00 MT #9 Gordon-Rushville vs #8 Elmwood Murdock

D1-6 at Lexington, Monday 5:00 MT #11 Bridgeport vs #6 Howells-Dodge

D1-7 at Lexington, Tuesday 4:30 MT #7 Leyton vs #10 Mead

D2-3 at Ainsworth, Monday 5:00 MT #14 Hay Springs vs #3 Wynot

D2-7 at Kearney Catholic, Tuesday 5:00 MT #10 Potter-Dix vs #7 Falls City Sacred Heart

D2-8 at Ord, Tuesday 5:00 MT #9 Mullen vs #8 Santee

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 </figure>🏀 Boys District Championship Basketball ScheduleB-3 at Scottsbluff, Tuesday 5:00 #3 Scottsbluff vs #14 South Sioux CityB-4 at Elkhorn, Tuesday, 5:00 MT #13 Gering at #4 ElkhornC1-2 at Gothenburg, Monday 5:30 MT #2 Ogallala vs #15 Adams CentralC1-6 at Cozad, Tuesday 5:00 MT #6 Sidney vs #11 AuroraC2-8 at O'Neil, Tuesday 6:00 MT #9 Gordon-Rushville vs #8 Elmwood MurdockD1-6 at Lexington, Monday 5:00 MT #11 Bridgeport vs #6 Howells-DodgeD1-7 at Lexington, Tuesday 4:30 MT #7 Leyton vs #10 MeadD2-3 at Ainsworth, Monday 5:00 MT #14 Hay Springs vs #3 WynotD2-7 at Kearney Catholic, Tuesday 5:00 MT #10 Potter-Dix vs #7 Falls City Sacred HeartD2-8 at Ord, Tuesday 5:00 MT #9 Mullen vs #8 Santee

BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports Information

For the third time since Chadron State College joined the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and became affiliated with the NCAA, the Eagles will host the regional wrestling tournament.&nbsp; The action for what is officially the Super Region VI Championships will take place in the Chicoine Center on Saturday.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The first round will begin at 9 a.m. Three mats will be utilized simultaneously. Some 110 matches will take place prior to the finals that are slated to begin at 5 o’clock to decide who advances to the Division II National Championships to be hosted by Upper Iowa University at Cedar Falls on March 10 and 11.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eleven teams will be competing at the regional showdown.&nbsp; They are from the seven RMAC schools that have wrestling teams, as well as conference affiliate San Francisco State, along with Nebraska-Kearney, Fort Hays State of Kansas and Simon Fraser University from British Columbia.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While winning the regional team championship is a prestigious honor, most coaches would likely say sending a van load of hungry wrestlers to nationals is more important.&nbsp; At stake are 30 qualifying slots to the Division II National Tournament&nbsp; March 10 and 11.&nbsp; Three qualifiers will come from each of the 10 weights.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State previously hosted the regional showdown in 1997 and 2013.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kearney is the defending Super Regional VI champion and went on to win the national title by a wide margin last year, when eight Lopers placed among the top five there.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kearney is fifth in the 2023 team rankings entering the six Super Regionals this weekend.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Oklahoma leads this year’s latest poll, followed by Lander of South Carolina, St. Cloud State of Minnesota and West Liberty of West Virginia.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Besides UNK at No. 5, also ranked among the top 25 teams are 7, Adams State; 13, Western Colorado; 14, Fort Hays; and Chadron State, tied for 19th.&nbsp; Both Colorado Mesa and Colorado Mines also have strong teams and are apt to have some national qualifiers and shake up the national poll.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three Super Region 6 grapplers are No. 1 in the latest rankings, including Chadron State junior Quen Campbell.&nbsp; The junior from Tifton, Ga., had been ranked second much of the season, but moved to the top spot this week. He transferred to CSC from North Iowa Area Community College last fall and has a 14-1 record.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Campbell is tall and wiry.&nbsp; His most recent match was one of his closest. He got a late takedown and won 4-3 over Collin Metzgar of Colorado Mesa when they met on Feb. 11 in Chadron.&nbsp; Metzgar will be among Campbell’s challengers Saturday. He’s ranked ninth at 133.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The other top ranked individuals from Super 6 are Noah Hermosillo of Adams State at 157 and Billy Higgins of Kearney at 184. Both were regional winners last year, Hermosillo at 149 and Higgins at 184.&nbsp; Hermosillo emerged as a national champion and Higgins finished third.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Others expected to compete Saturday who placed at the regional a year ago and are nationally ranked among the top 12 are Dawson Collins of Colorado Mesa at 125, Nick James of Kearney at 141, Hunter Mullen of Western Colorado at 165, Austin Eldridge of Kearney at 174, Anderson Salisbury of Colorado Mines at 184 and Lee Herrington of Kearney at heavyweight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eldridge finished fourth last year, Collins, James and Herrington placed fifth and Mullen and Salisbury, seventh.&nbsp; In addition, Mesa’s Ryan Wheeler was third at 157 last year, is competing at 149 this year, has been injured and is not ranked among the top 12.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Herrington was the highest ranked heavyweight much of this winter, but is third on the latest list.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State Coach Brett Hunter believes his team will score more points this year than the 48 it earned last year and thinks the Eagles will have more than one national qualifier like they had a year ago.&nbsp; He added that five or six of his grapplers should be seated among the top four in their weight classes.

The only CSC entry at the 2022 National Tournament was Ethan Leake at 141. He finished second to James as the regional showdown. &nbsp;At nationals, Leake had the misfortune of drawing Zeth Brower of Lander University in the first round. Brower won 5-2, went on to win the weight class and is ranked &nbsp;No. 1 at 141 again this year.

Wrestlers who will be competing at the Region VI Championships and are among the top 12 in the latest DII Coaches’ rankings follow:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 125—3, Brendon Garcia, Adams State; 10, Pat Allis, Western Colorado; 11, Dawson Collins, Colorado Mesa; 12, Quade Smith, Chadron State.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 131—1, Quen Campbell, Chadron State; 9, Collin Metzgar, Colorado Mesa; 12, Mason Turner, Fort Hays State.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 141—6, Nick James, Nebraska-Kearney; 8, Grayston Dibiali, Colorado Mines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 149—2, Josiah Rider, Adams State; 4, Jason Hanenberg, Western Colorado.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 157—1, Noah Hermosillo, Adams State.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 165—8, Hunter Mullin, Western Colorado; 9, Aaden Valdez, Adams State,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 174—3, Austin Eldredge, Nebraska-Kearney; 9, Cole Hernandez, Western Colorado.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 184—1, Billy Higgins, Nebraska-Kearney.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 197—3, Tereus Henry, Fort Hays State; 7, Anderson Salisbury, Colorado Mines.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hwt—3, Lee Herrington, Nebraska-Kearney.

BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports InformationFor the third time since Chadron State College joined the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and became affiliated with the NCAA, the Eagles will host the regional wrestling tournament.&nbsp; The action for what is officially the Super Region VI Championships will take place in the Chicoine Center on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The first round will begin at 9 a.m. Three mats will be utilized simultaneously. Some 110 matches will take place prior to the finals that are slated to begin at 5 o’clock to decide who advances to the Division II National Championships to be hosted by Upper Iowa University at Cedar Falls on March 10 and 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eleven teams will be competing at the regional showdown.&nbsp; They are from the seven RMAC schools that have wrestling teams, as well as conference affiliate San Francisco State, along with Nebraska-Kearney, Fort Hays State of Kansas and Simon Fraser University from British Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While winning the regional team championship is a prestigious honor, most coaches would likely say sending a van load of hungry wrestlers to nationals is more important.&nbsp; At stake are 30 qualifying slots to the Division II National Tournament&nbsp; March 10 and 11.&nbsp; Three qualifiers will come from each of the 10 weights.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State previously hosted the regional showdown in 1997 and 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kearney is the defending Super Regional VI champion and went on to win the national title by a wide margin last year, when eight Lopers placed among the top five there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kearney is fifth in the 2023 team rankings entering the six Super Regionals this weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Oklahoma leads this year’s latest poll, followed by Lander of South Carolina, St. Cloud State of Minnesota and West Liberty of West Virginia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Besides UNK at No. 5, also ranked among the top 25 teams are 7, Adams State; 13, Western Colorado; 14, Fort Hays; and Chadron State, tied for 19th.&nbsp; Both Colorado Mesa and Colorado Mines also have strong teams and are apt to have some national qualifiers and shake up the national poll.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three Super Region 6 grapplers are No. 1 in the latest rankings, including Chadron State junior Quen Campbell.&nbsp; The junior from Tifton, Ga., had been ranked second much of the season, but moved to the top spot this week. He transferred to CSC from North Iowa Area Community College last fall and has a 14-1 record.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Campbell is tall and wiry.&nbsp; His most recent match was one of his closest. He got a late takedown and won 4-3 over Collin Metzgar of Colorado Mesa when they met on Feb. 11 in Chadron.&nbsp; Metzgar will be among Campbell’s challengers Saturday. He’s ranked ninth at 133.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The other top ranked individuals from Super 6 are Noah Hermosillo of Adams State at 157 and Billy Higgins of Kearney at 184. Both were regional winners last year, Hermosillo at 149 and Higgins at 184.&nbsp; Hermosillo emerged as a national champion and Higgins finished third.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Others expected to compete Saturday who placed at the regional a year ago and are nationally ranked among the top 12 are Dawson Collins of Colorado Mesa at 125, Nick James of Kearney at 141, Hunter Mullen of Western Colorado at 165, Austin Eldridge of Kearney at 174, Anderson Salisbury of Colorado Mines at 184 and Lee Herrington of Kearney at heavyweight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eldridge finished fourth last year, Collins, James and Herrington placed fifth and Mullen and Salisbury, seventh.&nbsp; In addition, Mesa’s Ryan Wheeler was third at 157 last year, is competing at 149 this year, has been injured and is not ranked among the top 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Herrington was the highest ranked heavyweight much of this winter, but is third on the latest list.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State Coach Brett Hunter believes his team will score more points this year than the 48 it earned last year and thinks the Eagles will have more than one national qualifier like they had a year ago.&nbsp; He added that five or six of his grapplers should be seated among the top four in their weight classes.The only CSC entry at the 2022 National Tournament was Ethan Leake at 141. He finished second to James as the regional showdown. &nbsp;At nationals, Leake had the misfortune of drawing Zeth Brower of Lander University in the first round. Brower won 5-2, went on to win the weight class and is ranked &nbsp;No. 1 at 141 again this year.Wrestlers who will be competing at the Region VI Championships and are among the top 12 in the latest DII Coaches’ rankings follow:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 125—3, Brendon Garcia, Adams State; 10, Pat Allis, Western Colorado; 11, Dawson Collins, Colorado Mesa; 12, Quade Smith, Chadron State.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 131—1, Quen Campbell, Chadron State; 9, Collin Metzgar, Colorado Mesa; 12, Mason Turner, Fort Hays State.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 141—6, Nick James, Nebraska-Kearney; 8, Grayston Dibiali, Colorado Mines.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 149—2, Josiah Rider, Adams State; 4, Jason Hanenberg, Western Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 157—1, Noah Hermosillo, Adams State.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 165—8, Hunter Mullin, Western Colorado; 9, Aaden Valdez, Adams State,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 174—3, Austin Eldredge, Nebraska-Kearney; 9, Cole Hernandez, Western Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 184—1, Billy Higgins, Nebraska-Kearney.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 197—3, Tereus Henry, Fort Hays State; 7, Anderson Salisbury, Colorado Mines.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hwt—3, Lee Herrington, Nebraska-Kearney.

NCAA Super Region IV Wrestling Tournament at CSC Saturday

BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. --&nbsp; Black Hills State outscored CSC 18-7 in the third quarter, leading them to a 60-49 victory on senior night in the Chicoine Center Thursday. The loss ends the Eagles season at 4-24 overall and 4-18 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Yellow Jackets improve to 22-6 overall and 17-5 in conference play. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/riley-aiono/8392">Riley Aiono</a>&nbsp;scored a layup to give the Eagles a 4-2 lead in the first quarter but Yellow Jacket Megan Engesser answered 14 seconds later with a three pointer which gave her team the lead for the remainder of the game. Black Hills State led by 6 points at half and extended their lead to 17 by the end of the third quarter. &nbsp; CSC opened the final period with a 10-0 scoring run to drop the visitors lead to seven but were unable to overcome the 17-point deficit. &nbsp; Aiono was joined by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ashayla-powers/4644">Ashayla Powers</a>&nbsp;to lead the Eagles with nine points apiece. Another senior,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/samiyah-worrell/8407">Samiyah Worrell</a>&nbsp;of Fountain, Colorado, finished with eight points and a game high 10 rebounds. She also added a game high six assists. Niki Van Wyk and Danica Kocer both scored 11 points for the visitors. Van Wyk and Kalla Bertram finished with seven rebounds to lead their team. Chadron State finished 20 of 60 (33.3 percent) from the field and 3 of 20 (15 percent) from beyond the arc. The Eagles made six of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe, good for 54.5 percent. The Yellow Jackets converted 22 of their 60 shot attempts (36.7 percent) and 6 of 19 (31.6 percent) from three. They converted 10 of 13 attempts from the free throw line. The Eagles scored 10 points off 16 Yellow Jacket turnovers. The visitors forced 17 turnovers for 16 points. CSC was out-rebounded 45 to 36 in the loss. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olyvia-pacheco/8400">Olyvia Pacheco</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/emily-achter/8391">Emily Achter</a>, Worrell and Aiono were all honored at the conclusion of the game as the four seniors of the CSC women's basketball team.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BY: JOHN MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. --&nbsp; Black Hills State outscored CSC 18-7 in the third quarter, leading them to a 60-49 victory on senior night in the Chicoine Center Thursday. The loss ends the Eagles season at 4-24 overall and 4-18 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Yellow Jackets improve to 22-6 overall and 17-5 in conference play. Senior&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/riley-aiono/8392">Riley Aiono</a>&nbsp;scored a layup to give the Eagles a 4-2 lead in the first quarter but Yellow Jacket Megan Engesser answered 14 seconds later with a three pointer which gave her team the lead for the remainder of the game. Black Hills State led by 6 points at half and extended their lead to 17 by the end of the third quarter. &nbsp; CSC opened the final period with a 10-0 scoring run to drop the visitors lead to seven but were unable to overcome the 17-point deficit. &nbsp; Aiono was joined by&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ashayla-powers/4644">Ashayla Powers</a>&nbsp;to lead the Eagles with nine points apiece. Another senior,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/samiyah-worrell/8407">Samiyah Worrell</a>&nbsp;of Fountain, Colorado, finished with eight points and a game high 10 rebounds. She also added a game high six assists. Niki Van Wyk and Danica Kocer both scored 11 points for the visitors. Van Wyk and Kalla Bertram finished with seven rebounds to lead their team. Chadron State finished 20 of 60 (33.3 percent) from the field and 3 of 20 (15 percent) from beyond the arc. The Eagles made six of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe, good for 54.5 percent. The Yellow Jackets converted 22 of their 60 shot attempts (36.7 percent) and 6 of 19 (31.6 percent) from three. They converted 10 of 13 attempts from the free throw line. The Eagles scored 10 points off 16 Yellow Jacket turnovers. The visitors forced 17 turnovers for 16 points. CSC was out-rebounded 45 to 36 in the loss. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/olyvia-pacheco/8400">Olyvia Pacheco</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/emily-achter/8391">Emily Achter</a>, Worrell and Aiono were all honored at the conclusion of the game as the four seniors of the CSC women's basketball team.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CSC women season comes to a close at 4-24 with loss to BHSU

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. --&nbsp;There were nine lead changes and 21 ties during the Chadron State and Black Hills State nail-biter Thursday night, when the homestanding Eagles pulled off an 88-86 upset of the No. 10 ranked Yellow Jackets in the final regular season game for both teams.&nbsp; Back-to-back to field goals by center&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;put the Eagles ahead 87-84 with 20 seconds remaining. The first was a dunk after he'd taken a handoff from teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;as they converged beneath the basket. The second came after Anderson grabbed an offensive rebound and tapped his shot off the glass.&nbsp; Black Hills All-American Joel Scott answered with a layup 10 seconds later to make it a one-point game for the umpteenth time. &nbsp;&nbsp; When the ball was put back in play, the Yellow Jackets immediately fouled CSC's&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>. He made the first free shot, but&nbsp;uncharacteristically&nbsp;missed the second. That meant the visitors still had a chance.&nbsp; Matt Ragsdale took the shot from deep in the left corner, but it&nbsp; hit the rim as time expired. It was Chadron State's first win over a nationally ranked team since the Eagles defeated Metro State 90-77 on Jan. 8, 2000, when the Roadrunners were No. 3 in the NCAA Division II poll and went on to win the national championship. CSC Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/shane-paben/551">Shane Paben</a>&nbsp;said the game was "elite" and called the play "high class."&nbsp; The Eagles finished the regular season at 19-9 overall and 16-6 in the RMAC while Black Hills is 24-4 and 18-4.&nbsp; Both will be among the eight teams in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference playoffs that begin Tuesday, Feb. 28.&nbsp; As probably the No. 2 or 3 seed, the Yellow Jackets will open the playoffs at home while the Eagles are set as the No. 5 seed and it's expected their first-round game will be at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Scott was the game's top scorer with 29 points while shooting 11 of 16 from the field and seven of nine at the free throw line. &nbsp;Ragsdale sank four 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 18 points, while Adam Moussa added 16 for Black Hills.&nbsp; Five players scored in double digits for the Eagles, led by Robinson's 26 points on 10 of 18 from the field and six of eight at the line.&nbsp; Both Anderson and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;scored 19 points,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;had 12 and Jefferson 11.&nbsp; The Eagles shot 53.5% (29-54) from the field and Black Hills 52.1% (36-68). As has been the situation most of the season, the quick and aggressive Eagles outscored their opponent significantly from the free throw line. They were 25 of 29 and Black Hills was nine of 11. The coach was not happy with some of the Eagles play in the first half. &nbsp;He said they had transition problems while the Yellow Jackets went on a 12-0 run that included three fast break baskets and had a 29-18 lead midway in the half. About five minutes later, the Eagles went on an 11-3 spurt that included 3-pointers by Wyatt and Jefferson to help cut the Yellow Jackets' lead to 44-41 at halftime.&nbsp; &nbsp; Neither team ever led by more than four points in the second half when six of the ties and 13 of the lead changes occurred. "It was a good night for Chadron State," Paben said. &nbsp;"The crowd was amazing, we had a great environment.&nbsp; Black Hills has a terrific team, and our team has gotten better as we've kept working." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Black Hills State—Joel Scott 11-16 7-9 29, Matt Ragsdale 7-14 0-0 18, Adam Moussa 7-15 0-0 16, Ryker Cisarik 3-4 2-2 8, PJ Hayes 3-8 0-0 7, Sindou Cisse 3-6 0-0 6, Caelin Hearne 1-5 0-9 2. Totals: 35-67 (7-27) 9-11 86 points, 29 rebounds, 9 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State—<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;10-18 6-8 26,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;7-9 5-5 19,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;5-10 6-6 19,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;4-11 4-4 12,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;3-4 3-4 11. Totals: 29-54 (5-10) 88 points, 31 rebounds, 14 turnovers.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Black Hills State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 42&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----86 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 47&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----88 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: BHSU—Ragsdale 4-10, Moussa 2-5, Hayes 1-6. CSC—Wyatt 3-6, Jefferson 2-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports Information&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. --&nbsp;There were nine lead changes and 21 ties during the Chadron State and Black Hills State nail-biter Thursday night, when the homestanding Eagles pulled off an 88-86 upset of the No. 10 ranked Yellow Jackets in the final regular season game for both teams.&nbsp; Back-to-back to field goals by center&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;put the Eagles ahead 87-84 with 20 seconds remaining. The first was a dunk after he'd taken a handoff from teammate&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;as they converged beneath the basket. The second came after Anderson grabbed an offensive rebound and tapped his shot off the glass.&nbsp; Black Hills All-American Joel Scott answered with a layup 10 seconds later to make it a one-point game for the umpteenth time. &nbsp;&nbsp; When the ball was put back in play, the Yellow Jackets immediately fouled CSC's&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>. He made the first free shot, but&nbsp;uncharacteristically&nbsp;missed the second. That meant the visitors still had a chance.&nbsp; Matt Ragsdale took the shot from deep in the left corner, but it&nbsp; hit the rim as time expired. It was Chadron State's first win over a nationally ranked team since the Eagles defeated Metro State 90-77 on Jan. 8, 2000, when the Roadrunners were No. 3 in the NCAA Division II poll and went on to win the national championship. CSC Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/shane-paben/551">Shane Paben</a>&nbsp;said the game was "elite" and called the play "high class."&nbsp; The Eagles finished the regular season at 19-9 overall and 16-6 in the RMAC while Black Hills is 24-4 and 18-4.&nbsp; Both will be among the eight teams in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference playoffs that begin Tuesday, Feb. 28.&nbsp; As probably the No. 2 or 3 seed, the Yellow Jackets will open the playoffs at home while the Eagles are set as the No. 5 seed and it's expected their first-round game will be at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Scott was the game's top scorer with 29 points while shooting 11 of 16 from the field and seven of nine at the free throw line. &nbsp;Ragsdale sank four 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 18 points, while Adam Moussa added 16 for Black Hills.&nbsp; Five players scored in double digits for the Eagles, led by Robinson's 26 points on 10 of 18 from the field and six of eight at the line.&nbsp; Both Anderson and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;scored 19 points,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;had 12 and Jefferson 11.&nbsp; The Eagles shot 53.5% (29-54) from the field and Black Hills 52.1% (36-68). As has been the situation most of the season, the quick and aggressive Eagles outscored their opponent significantly from the free throw line. They were 25 of 29 and Black Hills was nine of 11. The coach was not happy with some of the Eagles play in the first half. &nbsp;He said they had transition problems while the Yellow Jackets went on a 12-0 run that included three fast break baskets and had a 29-18 lead midway in the half. About five minutes later, the Eagles went on an 11-3 spurt that included 3-pointers by Wyatt and Jefferson to help cut the Yellow Jackets' lead to 44-41 at halftime.&nbsp; &nbsp; Neither team ever led by more than four points in the second half when six of the ties and 13 of the lead changes occurred. "It was a good night for Chadron State," Paben said. &nbsp;"The crowd was amazing, we had a great environment.&nbsp; Black Hills has a terrific team, and our team has gotten better as we've kept working." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Black Hills State—Joel Scott 11-16 7-9 29, Matt Ragsdale 7-14 0-0 18, Adam Moussa 7-15 0-0 16, Ryker Cisarik 3-4 2-2 8, PJ Hayes 3-8 0-0 7, Sindou Cisse 3-6 0-0 6, Caelin Hearne 1-5 0-9 2. Totals: 35-67 (7-27) 9-11 86 points, 29 rebounds, 9 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State—<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;10-18 6-8 26,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;7-9 5-5 19,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;5-10 6-6 19,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;4-11 4-4 12,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;3-4 3-4 11. Totals: 29-54 (5-10) 88 points, 31 rebounds, 14 turnovers.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Black Hills State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 42&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----86 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 47&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----88 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: BHSU—Ragsdale 4-10, Moussa 2-5, Hayes 1-6. CSC—Wyatt 3-6, Jefferson 2-2.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State finishes upset of #10 Black Hills State in game decided at the buzzer

🏀 Boys Basketball Subdistrict Brackets &amp; Scores

B-8 Girls at Sidney MON 2/20: #1 Sidney 70, #4 Gering 34 MON 2/20: #2 Scottsbluff 65, Alliance 34 TUE 2/21: Championship:&nbsp; Scottsbluff 57, Sidney 46

B-8 Boys at Scottsbluff TUE, 2/21: #2 Gering 59, #3 Alliance 47 THUR, 2/23, 6:00: #1 Scottsbluff 83, Gering 43

C1-12 at Ogallala MON, 2/20: #5 Valentine 52,&nbsp;#4 Mitchell 34 TUE 2/21: #1 Ogallala 69, Valentine 43 TUE 2/21: #2 Sidney 40, #3 Chadron 34 THUR 2/23: Championship - Ogallala 65, Sidney 43

C2-12 at Gordon/Rushville *NOW MONDAY: #3 Kimball 53,&nbsp; #2 Bayard 45 *NOW MONDAY: #1 Gordon/Rushville 60, #4 Morrill 32 THUR 2/23: Championship - Gordon/Rushville 71, Kimball 39

D1-12 at Leyton TUE 2/21: #1 Leyton 78, #4 Hemingford 35 TUE 2/21: #2 Bridgeport 54 #3 Perkins County 43 THUR 2/23: Championship - Bridgeport 67, Leyton 62&nbsp;

D2-12 at Hay Springs TUE 2/21: #1 Hay Springs 67, #4 Sioux County 36 TUE 2/21:&nbsp; #3 Crawford 49,&nbsp;#2 Cody-Kilgore 48 FRI 2/24: Championship - Hay Springs vs Crawford - 6:00

D2-11 at Potter-Dix MON 2/20: #4 Creek Valley 59, #5 Minatare 50 TUE 2/21: #1 Potter-Dix 75, Creek Valley - 33 TUE 2/21: #2&nbsp; Garden County 58, #3 Banner County 19 THUR 2/23: Championship - Potter-Dix 55, Garden County 36

D2-10 at Mullen MON 2/20: #5 Arthur County 68,&nbsp;#4 South Platte 42 TUE 2/21: #1 Mullen 54,&nbsp; Arthur County 27 TUE 2/21: #2 Paxton 59#3 Hyannis 33 THUR 2/23:&nbsp; Paxton 48, Mullen 35 - Championship - 6:00

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 </figure><h2>🏀 Boys Basketball Subdistrict Brackets &amp; Scores</h2>*Indicates Change from original bracketB-8 Girls at Sidney MON 2/20: #1 Sidney 70, #4 Gering 34 MON 2/20: #2 Scottsbluff 65, Alliance 34 TUE 2/21: Championship:&nbsp; Scottsbluff 57, Sidney 46B-8 Boys at Scottsbluff TUE, 2/21: #2 Gering 59, #3 Alliance 47 THUR, 2/23, 6:00: #1 Scottsbluff 83, Gering 43<h2>C/D Boys Playoffs</h2>C1-12 at Ogallala MON, 2/20: #5 Valentine 52,&nbsp;#4 Mitchell 34 TUE 2/21: #1 Ogallala 69, Valentine 43 TUE 2/21: #2 Sidney 40, #3 Chadron 34 THUR 2/23: Championship - Ogallala 65, Sidney 43C2-12 at Gordon/Rushville *NOW MONDAY: #3 Kimball 53,&nbsp; #2 Bayard 45 *NOW MONDAY: #1 Gordon/Rushville 60, #4 Morrill 32 THUR 2/23: Championship - Gordon/Rushville 71, Kimball 39D1-12 at Leyton TUE 2/21: #1 Leyton 78, #4 Hemingford 35 TUE 2/21: #2 Bridgeport 54 #3 Perkins County 43 THUR 2/23: Championship - Bridgeport 67, Leyton 62&nbsp;D2-12 at Hay Springs TUE 2/21: #1 Hay Springs 67, #4 Sioux County 36 TUE 2/21:&nbsp; #3 Crawford 49,&nbsp;#2 Cody-Kilgore 48 FRI 2/24: Championship - Hay Springs vs Crawford - 6:00D2-11 at Potter-Dix MON 2/20: #4 Creek Valley 59, #5 Minatare 50 TUE 2/21: #1 Potter-Dix 75, Creek Valley - 33 TUE 2/21: #2&nbsp; Garden County 58, #3 Banner County 19 THUR 2/23: Championship - Potter-Dix 55, Garden County 36D2-10 at Mullen MON 2/20: #5 Arthur County 68,&nbsp;#4 South Platte 42 TUE 2/21: #1 Mullen 54,&nbsp; Arthur County 27 TUE 2/21: #2 Paxton 59#3 Hyannis 33 THUR 2/23:&nbsp; Paxton 48, Mullen 35 - Championship - 6:00

🏀 THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Boys Subdistricts, B-8 G&B

CSC's Latimer teases basketball scoring record...Eagle women's wrestling qualifies 4 for nationals....NCAA men's super regional wrestling in Chadron this weekend....T&amp;F heads to Alamosa for the indoor conference championships and softball is back at it in Colorado!

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🔊PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 2/22/23

BY: JON MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. --&nbsp; The Chadron State Women's Wrestling team came away with four individual qualifiers and a third place finish as a team at the NCWWC Region V Tournament in Grand Junction, Colorado on Sunday, February 19. The four qualifiers,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kinsey-smith/8390">Kinsey Smith</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8586">Isabell Ortiz</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kayley-garcia/8579">Kayley Garcia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kamila-montenegro/8389">Kamila Montenegro</a>&nbsp;helped the Eagles score 123.5 team points. CSC's lone champion and first regional champion in school history,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kayley-garcia/8579">Kayley Garcia</a>, defeated three wrestlers on her way to the 143-pound title. After a first-round bye, Garcia, a freshman from Vista, California, earned her lone pin of the day in 2:31 against Diriann Porras from University of the Ozarks. In the semi-finals, the freshman defeated Celine Cooke of Colorado Mesa 10-0. Another Colorado Mesa opponent in Erica Schroeder met Garcia in the finals. The champion ended her day with another tech fall, this time 11-0. Smith, a senior from Windsor, Colorado, had a first-round bye which earned herself a spot in the semifinals. The 101-pound champion, Jennesis Martinez of Colorado Mesa, pinned Smith in 2:43. In the first round of the 101-pound bracket, Isabella Morales of Colorado Mesa defeated&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/britley-lopez/8582">Britley Lopez</a>&nbsp;of Chadron State, creating a matchup of Eagles in the loser bracket. Smith defeated her teammate with a 10-0 TF before earning fourth place after being defeated by Odelia Lopez of Schreiner University. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8586">Isabell Ortiz</a>&nbsp;recorded a first-round pin in 1:54 over Carisa Epling of Colorado Mesa. The freshman from Lakin, Kansas earned a matchup with Ivy Threatful from Simon Fraser in the semifinals. Threatful earned a 11-6 decision over Ortiz. Ortiz answered her lone defeat of the day with back to back falls to receive third place in the 116-pound bracket. She defeated Mercedes Nerios of Texas Women's University in 4:06 before defeating Jaia Ashley of Schreiner in 5:28. Montenegro received silver in the 170-pound bracket. After a first-round bye, she won a 10-6 decision over Samantha Vasquez from Colorado Mesa. The junior from Las Vegas, Nevada, pinned Aubrey Yauger of Texas Women's University in 4:55 before losing in the championship to Emily Cue. &nbsp;&nbsp; Four Eagles finished fifth in the tournament, falling one spot short of being a national qualifier. The four Eagles qualifying for nationals will be back in action March 3-4 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BY: JON MURPHY CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. --&nbsp; The Chadron State Women's Wrestling team came away with four individual qualifiers and a third place finish as a team at the NCWWC Region V Tournament in Grand Junction, Colorado on Sunday, February 19. The four qualifiers,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kinsey-smith/8390">Kinsey Smith</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8586">Isabell Ortiz</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kayley-garcia/8579">Kayley Garcia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kamila-montenegro/8389">Kamila Montenegro</a>&nbsp;helped the Eagles score 123.5 team points. CSC's lone champion and first regional champion in school history,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/kayley-garcia/8579">Kayley Garcia</a>, defeated three wrestlers on her way to the 143-pound title. After a first-round bye, Garcia, a freshman from Vista, California, earned her lone pin of the day in 2:31 against Diriann Porras from University of the Ozarks. In the semi-finals, the freshman defeated Celine Cooke of Colorado Mesa 10-0. Another Colorado Mesa opponent in Erica Schroeder met Garcia in the finals. The champion ended her day with another tech fall, this time 11-0. Smith, a senior from Windsor, Colorado, had a first-round bye which earned herself a spot in the semifinals. The 101-pound champion, Jennesis Martinez of Colorado Mesa, pinned Smith in 2:43. In the first round of the 101-pound bracket, Isabella Morales of Colorado Mesa defeated&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/britley-lopez/8582">Britley Lopez</a>&nbsp;of Chadron State, creating a matchup of Eagles in the loser bracket. Smith defeated her teammate with a 10-0 TF before earning fourth place after being defeated by Odelia Lopez of Schreiner University. <a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/womens-wrestling/roster/isabell-ortiz/8586">Isabell Ortiz</a>&nbsp;recorded a first-round pin in 1:54 over Carisa Epling of Colorado Mesa. The freshman from Lakin, Kansas earned a matchup with Ivy Threatful from Simon Fraser in the semifinals. Threatful earned a 11-6 decision over Ortiz. Ortiz answered her lone defeat of the day with back to back falls to receive third place in the 116-pound bracket. She defeated Mercedes Nerios of Texas Women's University in 4:06 before defeating Jaia Ashley of Schreiner in 5:28. Montenegro received silver in the 170-pound bracket. After a first-round bye, she won a 10-6 decision over Samantha Vasquez from Colorado Mesa. The junior from Las Vegas, Nevada, pinned Aubrey Yauger of Texas Women's University in 4:55 before losing in the championship to Emily Cue. &nbsp;&nbsp; Four Eagles finished fifth in the tournament, falling one spot short of being a national qualifier. The four Eagles qualifying for nationals will be back in action March 3-4 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chadron State qualifies 4 for National Women's Wrestling Championships

&nbsp; Chadron State College's "Mr. Quick,"&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>, tallied 43 points Tuesday night while bringing the Eagles from behind to win 85-76 over South Dakota Mines in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron. The win was the Eagles' 10th&nbsp;in 11 games, giving them an 18-9 season record and a 15-6 RMAC mark.&nbsp; Mines is 9-18 and 8-13. Latimer, a 5-10 dynamo who comes off the bench, scored 15 points while playing that many minutes in the first half, then poured in 28 points in 16 minutes in the second half.&nbsp;He's the first Chadron State male basketball player to score 40 or more points in a game this century and his 43 points ties him for fifth on the Eagles' all-time single game list. The Stone Mountain, Ga., native was 13 of 19 from the field, including four of seven on 3-pointers range, and made 13 of 14 free throws. The Hardrockers tried to guard him. He was fouled 10 times, usually while driving to the basket for a short jumper or a layup. This was the first time in the Eagles' 27 games this winter that he has attempted and made so many 3-pointers. He'd made just 10 treys entering the game. The Eagles needed Latimer's boost off the bench. It was the Hardrockers' Alejandro Rama, a dynamic player in his own right, who lit things up early.&nbsp; The 6-foot-1 Red Cloud High graduate opened the game by hitting six consecutive 3-point shots as Mines took a 30-17 lead midway in the half.&nbsp; Boosted by Latimer's 15 points, the Eagles finally gnawed at the Hardrockers' lead and trailed by only 44-39 at halftime. While the margin was never greater than seven points and was a single point on three occasions, the South Dakota visitors remained ahead the first 14 minutes of the second half. It was a Latimer 3-pointer that put the Eagles on top 66-65 with six minutes remaining.&nbsp; That turned out to be the game's only lead change. The Eagles certainly never ran away and hid.&nbsp; CSC's advantage was just 75-72 with 1:26 to play after the Hardrockers' Kolten Mortensen hit a 3-pointer.&nbsp; Latimer then drove for one of his layups, did something of a double clutch while he was in the air, and made the shot to give the Eagles a 77-72 cushion with 56 seconds to play. After Mines failed to score on its ensuing possession, Latimer made two sets of free throws and his teammates tacked on four more points in the final 16 seconds. Both teams had four players reach double figures. While Latimer scored a bit more than half of his team's points,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;added 15 and both&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;netted 11.&nbsp; Robinson also grabbed a game high 14 rebounds, giving him his ninth double-double this season. CSC Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/shane-paben/551">Shane Paben</a>&nbsp;also commended Robinson for containing Rama in the second half. Both Rama and forward Brevin Walter finished with 24 points, Keagan Smith added 15 and Mortensen 11. Walter was the only Mines player to go to the free throw line, where he was seven of eight. The Eagles shot exactly 50% from the field in each half, going 15 of 30 in the first 20 minutes and 13 of 26 in the second.&nbsp; Mines was 18 of 29 in the opening half for 62%, 12 of 38 in the second half for 42.9% and 52.6% for the game.&nbsp; Both teams had eight turnovers.&nbsp; The Eagles are due to host Black Hills State on Thursday night for both teams' final regular season game &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;S.D. Mines—Alejandro Rama 24, Brevin Walter 24, Keagen Smith 15, Kolten Mortensen 11, Kolton Frugoli 2. Totals: 30-57 (9-22) 7-8 76 points, 27 rebounds, 8 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;43,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;15,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;11,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;11,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jarrett-taylor/8929">Jarrett Taylor</a>&nbsp;3,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;2. Totals: 28-56 (11-26) 18-21 85 points, 29 rebounds, 8 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South Dakota Mines&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---76 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;46&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---85 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: SDM—Rama 6, Mortensen 1, Smith 1, Walter 1.&nbsp; CSC—Latimer 4, Jefferson 3, Wyatt 3, Taylor 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports Information&nbsp; Chadron State College's "Mr. Quick,"&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>, tallied 43 points Tuesday night while bringing the Eagles from behind to win 85-76 over South Dakota Mines in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Chadron. The win was the Eagles' 10th&nbsp;in 11 games, giving them an 18-9 season record and a 15-6 RMAC mark.&nbsp; Mines is 9-18 and 8-13. Latimer, a 5-10 dynamo who comes off the bench, scored 15 points while playing that many minutes in the first half, then poured in 28 points in 16 minutes in the second half.&nbsp;He's the first Chadron State male basketball player to score 40 or more points in a game this century and his 43 points ties him for fifth on the Eagles' all-time single game list. The Stone Mountain, Ga., native was 13 of 19 from the field, including four of seven on 3-pointers range, and made 13 of 14 free throws. The Hardrockers tried to guard him. He was fouled 10 times, usually while driving to the basket for a short jumper or a layup. This was the first time in the Eagles' 27 games this winter that he has attempted and made so many 3-pointers. He'd made just 10 treys entering the game. The Eagles needed Latimer's boost off the bench. It was the Hardrockers' Alejandro Rama, a dynamic player in his own right, who lit things up early.&nbsp; The 6-foot-1 Red Cloud High graduate opened the game by hitting six consecutive 3-point shots as Mines took a 30-17 lead midway in the half.&nbsp; Boosted by Latimer's 15 points, the Eagles finally gnawed at the Hardrockers' lead and trailed by only 44-39 at halftime. While the margin was never greater than seven points and was a single point on three occasions, the South Dakota visitors remained ahead the first 14 minutes of the second half. It was a Latimer 3-pointer that put the Eagles on top 66-65 with six minutes remaining.&nbsp; That turned out to be the game's only lead change. The Eagles certainly never ran away and hid.&nbsp; CSC's advantage was just 75-72 with 1:26 to play after the Hardrockers' Kolten Mortensen hit a 3-pointer.&nbsp; Latimer then drove for one of his layups, did something of a double clutch while he was in the air, and made the shot to give the Eagles a 77-72 cushion with 56 seconds to play. After Mines failed to score on its ensuing possession, Latimer made two sets of free throws and his teammates tacked on four more points in the final 16 seconds. Both teams had four players reach double figures. While Latimer scored a bit more than half of his team's points,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;added 15 and both&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;netted 11.&nbsp; Robinson also grabbed a game high 14 rebounds, giving him his ninth double-double this season. CSC Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/shane-paben/551">Shane Paben</a>&nbsp;also commended Robinson for containing Rama in the second half. Both Rama and forward Brevin Walter finished with 24 points, Keagan Smith added 15 and Mortensen 11. Walter was the only Mines player to go to the free throw line, where he was seven of eight. The Eagles shot exactly 50% from the field in each half, going 15 of 30 in the first 20 minutes and 13 of 26 in the second.&nbsp; Mines was 18 of 29 in the opening half for 62%, 12 of 38 in the second half for 42.9% and 52.6% for the game.&nbsp; Both teams had eight turnovers.&nbsp; The Eagles are due to host Black Hills State on Thursday night for both teams' final regular season game &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;S.D. Mines—Alejandro Rama 24, Brevin Walter 24, Keagen Smith 15, Kolten Mortensen 11, Kolton Frugoli 2. Totals: 30-57 (9-22) 7-8 76 points, 27 rebounds, 8 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/bryce-latimer/8513">Bryce Latimer</a>&nbsp;43,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/isaiah-wyatt/8518">Isaiah Wyatt</a>&nbsp;15,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/josh-robinson/8517">Josh Robinson</a>&nbsp;11,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/marcus-jefferson/4653">Marcus Jefferson</a>&nbsp;11,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jarrett-taylor/8929">Jarrett Taylor</a>&nbsp;3,&nbsp;<a href="https://chadroneagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/porter-anderson/8506">Porter Anderson</a>&nbsp;2. Totals: 28-56 (11-26) 18-21 85 points, 29 rebounds, 8 turnovers. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South Dakota Mines&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 32&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---76 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;46&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---85 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: SDM—Rama 6, Mortensen 1, Smith 1, Walter 1.&nbsp; CSC—Latimer 4, Jefferson 3, Wyatt 3, Taylor 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Latimer dazzles with 43 points in CSC victory Tuesday

The revitalized Chadron State College men’s basketball team gave a great effort, but had its nine-game winning streak ended Saturday night when the Colorado Mines Orediggers won 78-74 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference clash in Golden.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certainly the Eagles wanted to win the game, but it’s not the end of the line for them. They have two home games remaining this coming week, and after winning more games than any other Chadron State team in more than 20 years, they have clinched a berth in the conference playoffs where they’ll tangle with Mines again or another of the RMAC’s elite teams.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There were five ties and nine lead changes Saturday night.&nbsp; The Orediggers took the lead for keeps at 59-57 after their top scorer, Brendan Sullivan, made three throws with 7:14 remaining.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The hosts went ahead by eight points twice down the stretch, but the Eagles kept battling and were down by only two points three times in the final 70 seconds.&nbsp; Four free throws by the Orediggers in the last nine seconds allowed them to keep the lead while running out the clock.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Eagles shot 43.8% from the field, making 28 of 64 shots, their lowest since their winning streak began on Jan. 14, even though forward Josh Robinson was 13 of 17 from the field while tallying a game-high and career-high 31 points. He also grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. Senior guard Marcus Jefferson was CSC’s only other double-digit scorer with 10 points.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sullivan, a 6-foot-6 fifth-year senior, led Mines with 24 points while going nine of 12 from the field, including three of his team’s four 3-pointers.&nbsp; He also blocked three shots, including a layup attempt by CSC guard Bryce Latimer with 25 seconds remaining that would have tied the score if the shot had been good.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mines also got 12 points from 6-8 Kai Barr and had two players come off the bench to score 11 apiece.&nbsp; The Orediggers were 31 of 55 from the field for 54.6% and made all 12 of their free throws while the Eagles were 13 of 19 from the line.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State’s final two regular-season games will be Wednesday, Feb. 22 against South Dakota Mines and the next night against Black Hills State in the Chicoine Center.&nbsp; Both will tip off at 7:30 following the women’s games.&nbsp; The RMAC playoffs begin Tuesday, Feb. 28.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Josh Robinson 31, Marcus Jefferson 10, Bryce Latimer 9, Isaiah Wyatt 7, Porter Anderson 7, Jarrett Taylor 6, Martin Poznanovic 3, MJ Foust 1. Totals: 28-64 (5-15) 13-21 74 points, 34 rebounds, 8 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines—Brendan Sullivan 24, Kai Barr 12, Sam Beskind 11, Riley Schroeder 11, Adam Thistlewood 8, Ben Boone 8, Reagan Koch 2, Adam Krasovec 2. Totals: 31-55 (4-10) 12-12 78 points, 28 rebounds, 10 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---74

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---78

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Jefferson 2, Taylor 2, Wyatt 1. CSM—Sullivan 3, Beskind 1.

BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports InformationThe revitalized Chadron State College men’s basketball team gave a great effort, but had its nine-game winning streak ended Saturday night when the Colorado Mines Orediggers won 78-74 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference clash in Golden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Certainly the Eagles wanted to win the game, but it’s not the end of the line for them. They have two home games remaining this coming week, and after winning more games than any other Chadron State team in more than 20 years, they have clinched a berth in the conference playoffs where they’ll tangle with Mines again or another of the RMAC’s elite teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There were five ties and nine lead changes Saturday night.&nbsp; The Orediggers took the lead for keeps at 59-57 after their top scorer, Brendan Sullivan, made three throws with 7:14 remaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The hosts went ahead by eight points twice down the stretch, but the Eagles kept battling and were down by only two points three times in the final 70 seconds.&nbsp; Four free throws by the Orediggers in the last nine seconds allowed them to keep the lead while running out the clock.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Eagles shot 43.8% from the field, making 28 of 64 shots, their lowest since their winning streak began on Jan. 14, even though forward Josh Robinson was 13 of 17 from the field while tallying a game-high and career-high 31 points. He also grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. Senior guard Marcus Jefferson was CSC’s only other double-digit scorer with 10 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sullivan, a 6-foot-6 fifth-year senior, led Mines with 24 points while going nine of 12 from the field, including three of his team’s four 3-pointers.&nbsp; He also blocked three shots, including a layup attempt by CSC guard Bryce Latimer with 25 seconds remaining that would have tied the score if the shot had been good.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mines also got 12 points from 6-8 Kai Barr and had two players come off the bench to score 11 apiece.&nbsp; The Orediggers were 31 of 55 from the field for 54.6% and made all 12 of their free throws while the Eagles were 13 of 19 from the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State’s final two regular-season games will be Wednesday, Feb. 22 against South Dakota Mines and the next night against Black Hills State in the Chicoine Center.&nbsp; Both will tip off at 7:30 following the women’s games.&nbsp; The RMAC playoffs begin Tuesday, Feb. 28.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Josh Robinson 31, Marcus Jefferson 10, Bryce Latimer 9, Isaiah Wyatt 7, Porter Anderson 7, Jarrett Taylor 6, Martin Poznanovic 3, MJ Foust 1. Totals: 28-64 (5-15) 13-21 74 points, 34 rebounds, 8 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines—Brendan Sullivan 24, Kai Barr 12, Sam Beskind 11, Riley Schroeder 11, Adam Thistlewood 8, Ben Boone 8, Reagan Koch 2, Adam Krasovec 2. Totals: 31-55 (4-10) 12-12 78 points, 28 rebounds, 10 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 45&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---74&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 35&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 43&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---78&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Jefferson 2, Taylor 2, Wyatt 1. CSM—Sullivan 3, Beskind 1.

🏀MBB: Eagles drop showdown at #19 Colorado Mines in great game

By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; Panhandle Post

The Nebraska State Wrestling Championships were held Feb. 16-17-18 at the CHI Center in Omaha.&nbsp; Here are the medal winners from the Panhandle.

170..2nd..Frankie Trevino-Scottsbluff.&nbsp; 4th..Rhett Cullers-Chadron

113...2nd..Ashton Dane- Gordon-Rushville.&nbsp; 3rd.. Ace Hobbs-Mitchell

138...3rd...Kyler Vincent- Gordon-Rushville

182..4th..Wyatt Reichenberg -Banner County

135..4th.. Arianna Canseco-Gering .&nbsp; 6th.. Fia Rasmussen - Chadron

145..1st...Kenli Boeselager - Chadron&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Mike Glesinger&nbsp; Panhandle PostThe Nebraska State Wrestling Championships were held Feb. 16-17-18 at the CHI Center in Omaha.&nbsp; Here are the medal winners from the Panhandle.CLASS B BOYS113..6th.. Isaiah Murillo-Gering120..2nd..Chance Houser-Scottsbluff132..6th..Jordan Shirley-Gering152..1st..Quinn Bailey-Chadron170..2nd..Frankie Trevino-Scottsbluff.&nbsp; 4th..Rhett Cullers-Chadron182...3rd..Josiah Mobley-Scottsbluff220..2nd..Collin Schwartzkopf-GeringCLASS C BOYS113...2nd..Ashton Dane- Gordon-Rushville.&nbsp; 3rd.. Ace Hobbs-Mitchell138...3rd...Kyler Vincent- Gordon-Rushville195...6th.. Cael Peters-MitchellCLASS D BOYS106..5th.. Matthew Johnson -Kimball132..3rd..James Mcginnis -Kimball152..4th.. Trey Schindler - Kimball182..4th..Wyatt Reichenberg -Banner CountyGIRLS115..6th..Hailey Medina - Gering.135..4th.. Arianna Canseco-Gering .&nbsp; 6th.. Fia Rasmussen - Chadron145..1st...Kenli Boeselager - Chadron&nbsp;

Panhandle State Wrestling Medalists

BY: Con MARSHALL CSC Sports Information

Sophomore guard Kendra Parra tallied 24 points while leading the Metro State women’s basketball team to a 64-53 win over Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference contest in Denver on Friday night.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parra, who entered the game averaging almost 19 points a game, was seven of 10 from the field, including four-of-five from 3-point range, and made all six of her free throws.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brooklynn Jones also reached double figures for Metro by making four of 10 three-pointers for 12 points.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State was led by Shay Powers with 11 points, about six points below her season average, but the 5-10 forward registered a double-double by grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds.&nbsp; Redshirt freshman Claudia Dollinger added nine points and collected eight rebounds. Senior Samiyah Worrell chipped in eight points. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State, which defeated the Roadrunners 77-70 when the teams met in Chadron on New Year’s Eve, led 20-18 through the first quarter Friday night and trailed by only 33-31 at halftime.&nbsp; However, the Eagles were outscored 20-8 in the third frame to fall behind 53-39 and could never fully recover.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the game, Metro shot 37.5% from the field and the Eagles 26.8%.&nbsp; With Parra and Jones each making four 3-pointers, the hosts were eight of 26 from behind the arc.&nbsp; CSC was three of 15 from long range, but was 18 of 26 at the free throw line and Metro 14-17.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro is now 11-8 in the RMAC and is likely to be among the eight teams to make the conference playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The CSC women will play at Colorado Mines on Saturday night and then host South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State next Wednesday and Thursday night to wrap up the season.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Shay Powers 11, Claudia Dollinger 9, Samiyah Worrell 8, Emily Achter 5, Olivia Waufle 5, Allison Olsen 4, Awoti Akoi 4, Kyra Tanabe 3, Kadyn Comer 2, Riley Alono 2. Totals: 16-60 (3-15) 18-26 53 points, 47 rebounds, 13 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State—Kendra Parra 24, Brooklynn Jones 12, Tosjanae Bonds 8, Brianna Sealy 7, Mikylah Espinosa 6, Ashlyn 4, Miza Gilberta 2, Jaiden Galloway 1.&nbsp; Totals: 21-56 (8-26) 14-17 64 points, 34 rebounds, 11 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---53

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---64

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Worrell, Achter, Waufle, all 1. MSU—Parra 4, Jones 4.

BY: Con MARSHALL CSC Sports InformationSophomore guard Kendra Parra tallied 24 points while leading the Metro State women’s basketball team to a 64-53 win over Chadron State in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference contest in Denver on Friday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parra, who entered the game averaging almost 19 points a game, was seven of 10 from the field, including four-of-five from 3-point range, and made all six of her free throws.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brooklynn Jones also reached double figures for Metro by making four of 10 three-pointers for 12 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State was led by Shay Powers with 11 points, about six points below her season average, but the 5-10 forward registered a double-double by grabbing a game-high 10 rebounds.&nbsp; Redshirt freshman Claudia Dollinger added nine points and collected eight rebounds. Senior Samiyah Worrell chipped in eight points. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State, which defeated the Roadrunners 77-70 when the teams met in Chadron on New Year’s Eve, led 20-18 through the first quarter Friday night and trailed by only 33-31 at halftime.&nbsp; However, the Eagles were outscored 20-8 in the third frame to fall behind 53-39 and could never fully recover.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the game, Metro shot 37.5% from the field and the Eagles 26.8%.&nbsp; With Parra and Jones each making four 3-pointers, the hosts were eight of 26 from behind the arc.&nbsp; CSC was three of 15 from long range, but was 18 of 26 at the free throw line and Metro 14-17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro is now 11-8 in the RMAC and is likely to be among the eight teams to make the conference playoffs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The CSC women will play at Colorado Mines on Saturday night and then host South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State next Wednesday and Thursday night to wrap up the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Shay Powers 11, Claudia Dollinger 9, Samiyah Worrell 8, Emily Achter 5, Olivia Waufle 5, Allison Olsen 4, Awoti Akoi 4, Kyra Tanabe 3, Kadyn Comer 2, Riley Alono 2. Totals: 16-60 (3-15) 18-26 53 points, 47 rebounds, 13 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State—Kendra Parra 24, Brooklynn Jones 12, Tosjanae Bonds 8, Brianna Sealy 7, Mikylah Espinosa 6, Ashlyn 4, Miza Gilberta 2, Jaiden Galloway 1.&nbsp; Totals: 21-56 (8-26) 14-17 64 points, 34 rebounds, 11 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---53&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---64&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Worrell, Achter, Waufle, all 1. MSU—Parra 4, Jones 4.

Eagle women can't contain sharp-shooting Parra in MSU-D victory

&nbsp;The Chadron State College men’s basketball team shot 63.5% from the field and never trailed while winning 86-76 over Metro State on Friday night in Denver.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The win was the ninth in a row for the Eagles, who are now 17-8 for the season and 14-5 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference with just three regular-season games remaining. The next one is Saturday night at Colorado School of Mines in Golden.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the second time in three games, five players scored in double-figures for Coach Shane Paben’s team.&nbsp; Diminutive guard Bryce Latimer led was 23 points, swingman Isaiah Wyatt had 19, center Porter Anderson 13, point guard Marcus Jefferson 12 and versatile Josh Robinson 10.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of them made at least half their shots, and Latimer was eight of 12 and Anderson six of seven to set the pace.&nbsp; Alternate center Martin Poznanovic played only six minutes but made all three of his shots from the field.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The only time the Eagles didn’t lead was at 12-12 about seven minutes into the game.&nbsp; The visitors, who shot 72.4% (21-29) in the first half, led by as much as 46-30 with 2 ½ minutes left in the half and were still ahead 50-39 at intermission.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro, which also scorched the nets by shooting 54.4% from the field, kept the pressure on during the second half, but the Eagles always found a way to answer. The Roadrunners drew to within five points four times in the first 10 minutes and eventually cut the margin to 79-76 with three minutes remaining.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There was a defining moment about a minute later.&nbsp; A Metro player made a shot while going to the basket, but was called for charging.&nbsp; The referees decided check the monitor and review the play, but the call was upheld.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro didn’t score again while both Latimer and Anderson, the smallest and the largest players on the CSC roster, each hit a jump shot after grabbing a rebound.&nbsp; Teammates made three-of-four free throws in the final 21 seconds to widen the final margin to 10 points.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sophomore forward Caleb McGill led Metro with 24 points on 11 of 15 shooting.&nbsp; Seniors Chandler Bevans and Tyrei Randall added 12 and 11 points, respectively.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While the Eagles were 33 of 52 overall from the field and Metro was 31 of 57, Chadron State was seven of 12 from 3-point range and the hosts only three of 16.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines improved its RMAC record to 15-4, one game ahead of the Eagles, by defeating Colorado Christian 85-58 Friday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Bryce Latimer 23, Adam Wyatte 19, Porter Anderson 13, Marcus Jefferson 12, Josh Robinson 10, Martin Poznanovic 6, Jarrett Taylor 3. Totals: 33-52 (7-12) 13-16 86 points, 26 rounds, 12 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State—Caleb McGill 24, Chandler Bevins 12, Tyrei Randall 12, Quave Propst-Allison 9, Brayden Maldonado 7, Luke Jones 6, Jaden Kennis 5, Yaw Reneer 2. Totals: 31-57 (3-16) 11-14 76 points, 22 rebounds, 8 turnovers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 50&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---86

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---76

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Wyatt 3, Jefferson 3, Taylor1.&nbsp; MSU—Randall, Propst-Allison, Kennis, all 1.

BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports Information&nbsp;The Chadron State College men’s basketball team shot 63.5% from the field and never trailed while winning 86-76 over Metro State on Friday night in Denver.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The win was the ninth in a row for the Eagles, who are now 17-8 for the season and 14-5 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference with just three regular-season games remaining. The next one is Saturday night at Colorado School of Mines in Golden.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For the second time in three games, five players scored in double-figures for Coach Shane Paben’s team.&nbsp; Diminutive guard Bryce Latimer led was 23 points, swingman Isaiah Wyatt had 19, center Porter Anderson 13, point guard Marcus Jefferson 12 and versatile Josh Robinson 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Each of them made at least half their shots, and Latimer was eight of 12 and Anderson six of seven to set the pace.&nbsp; Alternate center Martin Poznanovic played only six minutes but made all three of his shots from the field.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The only time the Eagles didn’t lead was at 12-12 about seven minutes into the game.&nbsp; The visitors, who shot 72.4% (21-29) in the first half, led by as much as 46-30 with 2 ½ minutes left in the half and were still ahead 50-39 at intermission.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro, which also scorched the nets by shooting 54.4% from the field, kept the pressure on during the second half, but the Eagles always found a way to answer. The Roadrunners drew to within five points four times in the first 10 minutes and eventually cut the margin to 79-76 with three minutes remaining.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There was a defining moment about a minute later.&nbsp; A Metro player made a shot while going to the basket, but was called for charging.&nbsp; The referees decided check the monitor and review the play, but the call was upheld.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro didn’t score again while both Latimer and Anderson, the smallest and the largest players on the CSC roster, each hit a jump shot after grabbing a rebound.&nbsp; Teammates made three-of-four free throws in the final 21 seconds to widen the final margin to 10 points.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sophomore forward Caleb McGill led Metro with 24 points on 11 of 15 shooting.&nbsp; Seniors Chandler Bevans and Tyrei Randall added 12 and 11 points, respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While the Eagles were 33 of 52 overall from the field and Metro was 31 of 57, Chadron State was seven of 12 from 3-point range and the hosts only three of 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Colorado Mines improved its RMAC record to 15-4, one game ahead of the Eagles, by defeating Colorado Christian 85-58 Friday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State—Bryce Latimer 23, Adam Wyatte 19, Porter Anderson 13, Marcus Jefferson 12, Josh Robinson 10, Martin Poznanovic 6, Jarrett Taylor 3. Totals: 33-52 (7-12) 13-16 86 points, 26 rounds, 12 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State—Caleb McGill 24, Chandler Bevins 12, Tyrei Randall 12, Quave Propst-Allison 9, Brayden Maldonado 7, Luke Jones 6, Jaden Kennis 5, Yaw Reneer 2. Totals: 31-57 (3-16) 11-14 76 points, 22 rebounds, 8 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 50&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---86&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metro State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---76&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Wyatt 3, Jefferson 3, Taylor1.&nbsp; MSU—Randall, Propst-Allison, Kennis, all 1.

🏀MBB: Chadron State wins 9th straight game as hunt for home playoff game strides on!

🏀 Local C/D Girls Basketball Subdistrict Playoff Brackets &amp; Scores

MON, 2/13: #5 Chadron 51, #4 Ogallala 44 TUE, 2/14: #1 Bridgeport 66, Chadron 30 TUE, 2/14: #3 Chase County 51, #2 Hershey 38&nbsp; THUR, 2/16: Bridgeport 65, Chase County 44 - Championship

MON, 2/13: #4 Mitchell 44, #5 Hemingford 22 TUE, 2/14: #1 Gordon-Rushville 54,&nbsp; Mitchell 29 TUE, 2/14: #2 Bayard 54, #3 Perkins County 40 THUR, 2/16: Gordon-Rushville 39, Bayard 26 - Championship

TUE, 2/14: #1 South Platte 71, #4 Kimball 37 TUE, 2/14: #2 Morrill 68 #3 Crawford 64 THUR, 2/16: South Platte 68, Morrill 49 - Championship

TUE, 2/14: #1 Hay Springs 57, #4 Cody-Kilgore 28 TUE, 2/14: #2 Mullen 42, #3 Hyannis 26 THUR, 2/16: Hay Springs 54, Mullen 44 - Championship

TUE, 2/14: #2 Potter-Dix 31, #3 Banner County 13 THUR, 2/16: Championship - #1 Leyton 60, Potter-Dix&nbsp; 28

TUE, 2/14: #1 Paxton 60, #4 Creek Valley 31 TUE, 2/14: #3 Arthur County 41, #2 Garden County 28&nbsp; THUR, 2/16: Paxton 42, Arthur County 24 - Championship

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610983473027.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>🏀 Local C/D Girls Basketball Subdistrict Playoff Brackets &amp; Scores<h2>C1-12 at Bridgeport HS</h2>MON, 2/13: #5 Chadron 51, #4 Ogallala 44 TUE, 2/14: #1 Bridgeport 66, Chadron 30 TUE, 2/14: #3 Chase County 51, #2 Hershey 38&nbsp; THUR, 2/16: Bridgeport 65, Chase County 44 - Championship<h2>C2-12 at Gordon-Rushville HS</h2>MON, 2/13: #4 Mitchell 44, #5 Hemingford 22 TUE, 2/14: #1 Gordon-Rushville 54,&nbsp; Mitchell 29 TUE, 2/14: #2 Bayard 54, #3 Perkins County 40 THUR, 2/16: Gordon-Rushville 39, Bayard 26 - Championship<h2>D1-12 at South Platte HS</h2>TUE, 2/14: #1 South Platte 71, #4 Kimball 37 TUE, 2/14: #2 Morrill 68 #3 Crawford 64 THUR, 2/16: South Platte 68, Morrill 49 - Championship<h2>D2-12 at Hay Springs Lister Sage</h2>TUE, 2/14: #1 Hay Springs 57, #4 Cody-Kilgore 28 TUE, 2/14: #2 Mullen 42, #3 Hyannis 26 THUR, 2/16: Hay Springs 54, Mullen 44 - Championship<h2>D2-11 at Leyton HS</h2>TUE, 2/14: #2 Potter-Dix 31, #3 Banner County 13 THUR, 2/16: Championship - #1 Leyton 60, Potter-Dix&nbsp; 28<h2>D2-10 at Paxton</h2>TUE, 2/14: #1 Paxton 60, #4 Creek Valley 31 TUE, 2/14: #3 Arthur County 41, #2 Garden County 28&nbsp; THUR, 2/16: Paxton 42, Arthur County 24 - Championship

🏀 UPDATED: Local C/D Girls Basketball Subdistrict Playoff Results

NEW YORK — Live, from New York, it's...Travis Kelce? Apparently so...

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK — Live, from New York, it's...Travis Kelce? Apparently so...<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/tkelce?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tkelce</a> announces that he will be hosting <a href="https://twitter.com/nbcsnl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nbcsnl</a> with musical guest <a href="https://twitter.com/KelseaBallerini?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KelseaBallerini</a> on March 4th! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FallonTonight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FallonTonight</a> <a href="https://t.co/PeeEMc7ASw">pic.twitter.com/PeeEMc7ASw</a>&mdash; The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) <a href="https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1626403759981985793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🏈 CHIEFS: Kelce to host SNL in March

Omaha, Ne - It was a good first day in Omaha at CHI Center for the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament, Paxton Gordon who has been at the arena all day recaps the first day.

See results, and other videos from Omaha <a href="https://panhandlepost.com/pages/state-wrestling">here</a>.

Omaha, Ne - It was a good first day in Omaha at CHI Center for the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament, Paxton Gordon who has been at the arena all day recaps the first day.<div><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/hUmNYDSq-Qhb3tgnY.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Day1 Php Recap Php State Wrestling 2023" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>See results, and other videos from Omaha <a href="https://panhandlepost.com/pages/state-wrestling">here</a>.

State Wrestling RECAP | Thursday, Day 1

By HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press

NEW YORK — Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame 
broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles 
with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the 
country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television 
commentators, died Thursday. He was 81.

McCarver's death was 
announced by baseball's Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday 
morning due to heart failure in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was with 
his family.

Among the few players to appear in major league games 
during four decades, McCarver was a two-time All Star who worked closely
 with two future Hall of Fame pitchers: The tempestuous Bob Gibson, whom
 McCarver caught for St. Louis in the 1960s, and the introverted Steve 
Carlton, McCarver's fellow Cardinal in the '60s and a Philadelphia 
Phillies teammate in the 1970s.

He switched to television soon 
after retiring in 1980 and called 24 World Series for ABC, CBS and Fox, a
 record for a baseball analyst on television.

“I think there is a 
natural bridge from being a catcher to talking about the view of the 
game and the view of the other players,” McCarver told the Hall in 2012,
 the year he and Joe Buck were given the Ford C. Frick Award for 
excellence in broadcasting. “It is translating that for the viewers. One
 of the hard things about television is staying contemporary and keeping
 it simple for the viewers.”

McCarver became best known to 
national audiences for his 18-year partnership on Fox with play-by-play 
man Buck. McCarver moved to Fox in 1996 when it began televising 
baseball and called his final World Series in 2013.

“I learned 
really fast that if you were in his inner circle, he would be a fierce 
defender of you and for you,” Buck said Thursday. "He taught me how to 
deal with criticism because he had been criticized, his whole broadcast 
career. And sometimes it was because he was a teacher of the game. If 
some player or manager didn’t manage or play the way he thought the game
 should be played, he let a national audience know it. He was always the
 first one in the clubhouse the next day. If that person had something 
to say back to him, he would engage and stood his ground, but it was 
fair.

“He taught me a lot about the game, but he taught me as much or more about how to broadcast on a on a national level.”

Commissioner
 Rob Manfred said in a statement that McCarver was “a respected teammate
 and one of the most influential voices our game has known.”

Six 
feet tall and solidly built, McCarver was a policeman’s son from 
Memphis, who got into more than a few fights while growing up but was 
otherwise playing baseball and football and imitating popular 
broadcasters, notably the Cardinals’ Harry Caray. He was signed while 
still in high school by the Cardinals for $75,000, a generous offer for 
that time; just 17 when he debuted for them in 1959 and in his early 20s
 when he became the starting catcher.

McCarver attended segregated
 schools in Memphis and often spoke of the education he received as a 
newcomer in St. Louis. His teammates included Gibson and outfielder Curt
 Flood, Black players who did not hesitate to confront or tease 
McCarver. When McCarver used racist language against a Black child 
trying to jump a fence during spring training, Gibson would remember 
“getting right up in McCarver’s face.” McCarver liked to tell the story 
about drinking an orange soda during a hot day in spring training and 
Gibson asking him for some, then laughing when McCarver flinched.

“It
 was probably Gibby more than any other Black man who helped me to 
overcome whatever latent prejudices I may have had,” McCarver wrote in 
his 1987 memoir “Oh, Baby, I Love It!”

Few catchers were strong 
hitters during the ’60s, but McCarver batted .270 or higher for five 
consecutive seasons and was fast enough to become the first in his 
position to lead the league in triples. He had his best year in 1967 
when he hit .295 with 14 home runs, finishing second for NL Most 
Valuable Player behind teammate Orlando Cepeda as the Cardinals won 
their second World Series in four years.

McCarver met Carlton when
 the left-hander was a rookie in 1965 “with an independent streak wider 
than the Grand Canyon,” McCarver later wrote. The two initially clashed,
 even arguing on the mound during games, but became close and were 
reunited in the 1970s after both were traded to Philadelphia. McCarver 
became Carlton’s designated catcher even though he admittedly had a 
below average throwing arm and overall didn’t compare defensively to the
 Phillies’ regular catcher, Gold Glover Bob Boone.

“Behind every 
successful pitcher, there has to be a very smart catcher, and Tim 
McCarver is that man,” Carlton said during his Hall of Fame induction 
speech in 1994. “Timmy forced me pitch inside. Early in my career I was 
reluctant to pitch inside. Timmy had a way to remedy this. He used to 
set up behind the hitter. There was just the umpire there; I couldn’t 
see him (McCarver), so I was forced to pitch inside.”

McCarver 
liked to joke that he and Carlton were so in synch in the field that 
when both were dead they would be buried 60 feet, 6 inches apart, the 
distance between the rubber on the pitching mound and home plate.

During
 a 21-year career, when he also played briefly for the Montreal Expos 
and Boston Red Sox, McCarver batted .271 and only twice struck out more 
than 40 times in a season. In the postseason, he averaged .273 and had 
his best outing in the 1964 World Series, when the Cardinals defeated 
the New York Yankees in seven games. McCarver finished 11 for 23, with 
five walks, and his 3-run homer at Yankee Stadium in the 10th inning of 
Game 5 gave his team a 5-2 victory.

Younger baseball fans first 
knew him from his work in the broadcast booth, whether local games for 
the New York Mets, Yankees, Philadelphia and San Francisco, as Jack 
Buck’s partner on CBS (1990-91) or with son Joe Buck for Fox from 
1996-2013. McCarver won six Emmys and became enough of a brand name to 
be a punchline on “Family Guy”; write a handful of books, make cameos in
 “Naked Gun,” “Love Hurts” and other movies and even record an album, 
“Tim McCarver Sings Songs from the Great American Songbook.”

Knowledge
 was his trademark. In his spare time, he visited art museums, read 
books and could recite poetry from memory. At work, he was like a 
one-man scouting team, versed in the most granular details, and spent 
hours preparing before each game. At times, he seemed to have psychic 
powers. In Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, the score was tied at 2 
between the Yankees and Arizona, and New York drew in its infield with 
the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth. Mariano Rivera 
was facing Luis Rodriquez.

“Rivera throws inside to left-handers,”
 McCarver observed. “Left-handers get a lot of broken-bat hits into 
shallow outfield, the shallow part of the outfield. That’s the danger of
 bringing the infield in with a guy like Rivera on the mound.”

Moments later, Gonzalez’s bloop to short center field drove in the winning run.

“When
 you the consider the pressure of the moment,” ESPN’s Keith Olbermann 
told The New York Times in 2002, “the time he had to say it and the 
accuracy, his call was the sports-announcing equivalent of Bill 
Mazeroski’s home run in the seventh inning to defeat the Yankees in 
1960.”

Many found McCarver informative and entertaining. Others 
thought him infuriating. McCarver did not cut himself short whether 
explaining baseball strategy or taking on someone’s performance on the 
field. “When you ask him the time, (he) will tell you how a watch 
works,” Sports Illustrated’s Norm Chad wrote of him in 1992. The same 
year his criticism of Deion Sanders for playing two sports on the same 
day led to Atlanta outfielder/Falcons defensive back’s dumping a bucket 
of water on his head. In 1999, McCarver was fired by the Mets after 16 
seasons on the air.

The Mets said in a statement that McCarver 
gave Mets an insightful, humorous and knowledgeable behind the scenes 
look into the game.

“Some broadcasters think that their 
responsibility is to the team and the team only,” McCarver told the 
Times soon after the Mets let him go. “I have never thought that. My No.
 1 obligation is to the people who are watching the game. And I’ve 
always felt that praise without objective criticism ceases to be praise.
 To me, any intelligent person can figure that out.”

After 
retiring from Fox's national broadcasts, McCarver announced part-time 
for Fox Sports Midwest and worked the occasional Cardinals game before 
sitting out the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. Besides 
the Frick award, he was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, in 
2017.

“By the time I was 26 I had played in three World Series and
 I thought, ’Man this is great, almost a World Series every year,” he 
said during his acceptance speech. “Uh-uh. The game has a way of keeping
 you honest. I never played in another World Series.”

McCarver is survived by his daughters Kathy and Kelley, and grandchildren Leigh and Beau.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676581001538.jpeg" alt="Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)" />
 <figcaption>Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003 in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>By HILLEL ITALIE Associated PressNEW YORK — Tim McCarver, the All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame 
broadcaster who during 60 years in baseball won two World Series titles 
with the St. Louis Cardinals and had a long run as the one of the 
country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television 
commentators, died Thursday. He was 81.McCarver's death was 
announced by baseball's Hall of Fame, which said he died Thursday 
morning due to heart failure in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was with 
his family.Among the few players to appear in major league games 
during four decades, McCarver was a two-time All Star who worked closely
 with two future Hall of Fame pitchers: The tempestuous Bob Gibson, whom
 McCarver caught for St. Louis in the 1960s, and the introverted Steve 
Carlton, McCarver's fellow Cardinal in the '60s and a Philadelphia 
Phillies teammate in the 1970s.He switched to television soon 
after retiring in 1980 and called 24 World Series for ABC, CBS and Fox, a
 record for a baseball analyst on television.“I think there is a 
natural bridge from being a catcher to talking about the view of the 
game and the view of the other players,” McCarver told the Hall in 2012,
 the year he and Joe Buck were given the Ford C. Frick Award for 
excellence in broadcasting. “It is translating that for the viewers. One
 of the hard things about television is staying contemporary and keeping
 it simple for the viewers.”McCarver became best known to 
national audiences for his 18-year partnership on Fox with play-by-play 
man Buck. McCarver moved to Fox in 1996 when it began televising 
baseball and called his final World Series in 2013.“I learned 
really fast that if you were in his inner circle, he would be a fierce 
defender of you and for you,” Buck said Thursday. "He taught me how to 
deal with criticism because he had been criticized, his whole broadcast 
career. And sometimes it was because he was a teacher of the game. If 
some player or manager didn’t manage or play the way he thought the game
 should be played, he let a national audience know it. He was always the
 first one in the clubhouse the next day. If that person had something 
to say back to him, he would engage and stood his ground, but it was 
fair.“He taught me a lot about the game, but he taught me as much or more about how to broadcast on a on a national level.”Commissioner
 Rob Manfred said in a statement that McCarver was “a respected teammate
 and one of the most influential voices our game has known.”Six 
feet tall and solidly built, McCarver was a policeman’s son from 
Memphis, who got into more than a few fights while growing up but was 
otherwise playing baseball and football and imitating popular 
broadcasters, notably the Cardinals’ Harry Caray. He was signed while 
still in high school by the Cardinals for $75,000, a generous offer for 
that time; just 17 when he debuted for them in 1959 and in his early 20s
 when he became the starting catcher.McCarver attended segregated
 schools in Memphis and often spoke of the education he received as a 
newcomer in St. Louis. His teammates included Gibson and outfielder Curt
 Flood, Black players who did not hesitate to confront or tease 
McCarver. When McCarver used racist language against a Black child 
trying to jump a fence during spring training, Gibson would remember 
“getting right up in McCarver’s face.” McCarver liked to tell the story 
about drinking an orange soda during a hot day in spring training and 
Gibson asking him for some, then laughing when McCarver flinched.“It
 was probably Gibby more than any other Black man who helped me to 
overcome whatever latent prejudices I may have had,” McCarver wrote in 
his 1987 memoir “Oh, Baby, I Love It!”Few catchers were strong 
hitters during the ’60s, but McCarver batted .270 or higher for five 
consecutive seasons and was fast enough to become the first in his 
position to lead the league in triples. He had his best year in 1967 
when he hit .295 with 14 home runs, finishing second for NL Most 
Valuable Player behind teammate Orlando Cepeda as the Cardinals won 
their second World Series in four years.McCarver met Carlton when
 the left-hander was a rookie in 1965 “with an independent streak wider 
than the Grand Canyon,” McCarver later wrote. The two initially clashed,
 even arguing on the mound during games, but became close and were 
reunited in the 1970s after both were traded to Philadelphia. McCarver 
became Carlton’s designated catcher even though he admittedly had a 
below average throwing arm and overall didn’t compare defensively to the
 Phillies’ regular catcher, Gold Glover Bob Boone.“Behind every 
successful pitcher, there has to be a very smart catcher, and Tim 
McCarver is that man,” Carlton said during his Hall of Fame induction 
speech in 1994. “Timmy forced me pitch inside. Early in my career I was 
reluctant to pitch inside. Timmy had a way to remedy this. He used to 
set up behind the hitter. There was just the umpire there; I couldn’t 
see him (McCarver), so I was forced to pitch inside.”McCarver 
liked to joke that he and Carlton were so in synch in the field that 
when both were dead they would be buried 60 feet, 6 inches apart, the 
distance between the rubber on the pitching mound and home plate.During
 a 21-year career, when he also played briefly for the Montreal Expos 
and Boston Red Sox, McCarver batted .271 and only twice struck out more 
than 40 times in a season. In the postseason, he averaged .273 and had 
his best outing in the 1964 World Series, when the Cardinals defeated 
the New York Yankees in seven games. McCarver finished 11 for 23, with 
five walks, and his 3-run homer at Yankee Stadium in the 10th inning of 
Game 5 gave his team a 5-2 victory.Younger baseball fans first 
knew him from his work in the broadcast booth, whether local games for 
the New York Mets, Yankees, Philadelphia and San Francisco, as Jack 
Buck’s partner on CBS (1990-91) or with son Joe Buck for Fox from 
1996-2013. McCarver won six Emmys and became enough of a brand name to 
be a punchline on “Family Guy”; write a handful of books, make cameos in
 “Naked Gun,” “Love Hurts” and other movies and even record an album, 
“Tim McCarver Sings Songs from the Great American Songbook.”Knowledge
 was his trademark. In his spare time, he visited art museums, read 
books and could recite poetry from memory. At work, he was like a 
one-man scouting team, versed in the most granular details, and spent 
hours preparing before each game. At times, he seemed to have psychic 
powers. In Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, the score was tied at 2 
between the Yankees and Arizona, and New York drew in its infield with 
the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth. Mariano Rivera 
was facing Luis Rodriquez.“Rivera throws inside to left-handers,”
 McCarver observed. “Left-handers get a lot of broken-bat hits into 
shallow outfield, the shallow part of the outfield. That’s the danger of
 bringing the infield in with a guy like Rivera on the mound.”Moments later, Gonzalez’s bloop to short center field drove in the winning run.“When
 you the consider the pressure of the moment,” ESPN’s Keith Olbermann 
told The New York Times in 2002, “the time he had to say it and the 
accuracy, his call was the sports-announcing equivalent of Bill 
Mazeroski’s home run in the seventh inning to defeat the Yankees in 
1960.”Many found McCarver informative and entertaining. Others 
thought him infuriating. McCarver did not cut himself short whether 
explaining baseball strategy or taking on someone’s performance on the 
field. “When you ask him the time, (he) will tell you how a watch 
works,” Sports Illustrated’s Norm Chad wrote of him in 1992. The same 
year his criticism of Deion Sanders for playing two sports on the same 
day led to Atlanta outfielder/Falcons defensive back’s dumping a bucket 
of water on his head. In 1999, McCarver was fired by the Mets after 16 
seasons on the air.The Mets said in a statement that McCarver 
gave Mets an insightful, humorous and knowledgeable behind the scenes 
look into the game.“Some broadcasters think that their 
responsibility is to the team and the team only,” McCarver told the 
Times soon after the Mets let him go. “I have never thought that. My No.
 1 obligation is to the people who are watching the game. And I’ve 
always felt that praise without objective criticism ceases to be praise.
 To me, any intelligent person can figure that out.”After 
retiring from Fox's national broadcasts, McCarver announced part-time 
for Fox Sports Midwest and worked the occasional Cardinals game before 
sitting out the 2020 season because of concerns about COVID-19. Besides 
the Frick award, he was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, in 
2017.“By the time I was 26 I had played in three World Series and
 I thought, ’Man this is great, almost a World Series every year,” he 
said during his acceptance speech. “Uh-uh. The game has a way of keeping
 you honest. I never played in another World Series.”McCarver is survived by his daughters Kathy and Kelley, and grandchildren Leigh and Beau.

⚾Tim McCarver, big league catcher and broadcaster, dies at 81

Men's basketball win streak still growing... Eagle track-&amp;-field record falls... Wrestling prepares for NCAA Super Regionals and Women's Regionals!

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🔊PODCAST: CSC Sports Journal - 2/15/23

Chadron State grappled with #16 Colorado Mesa on Saturday at the Chicoine Center and while Mesa came away with the overall 28-16 win, individually CSC earned some big victories within the dual. I caught up with two of the victorious Eagles after their bouts for their analysis on their matches.&nbsp;

133-pounder and #2 nationally ranked Quentrevion Campbell took down #9 Collin Metzgar early on Saturday.

Right behind Campbell on the mat was #10 Ethan Leake at 141 pounds.&nbsp; Leake brought the crowd to a huge roar with an impressive pin of Andrew Silva in the first period.

For Saturday's complete final scorecard click here: <a href="https://cmumavericks.com/documents/2023/2/11/CMUvsCSC.pdf">CSC-CMU Results</a>

BY: DAVE COLLINS Sports DirectorChadron State grappled with #16 Colorado Mesa on Saturday at the Chicoine Center and while Mesa came away with the overall 28-16 win, individually CSC earned some big victories within the dual. I caught up with two of the victorious Eagles after their bouts for their analysis on their matches.&nbsp;133-pounder and #2 nationally ranked Quentrevion Campbell took down #9 Collin Metzgar early on Saturday.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/70VvO16cuKQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Right behind Campbell on the mat was #10 Ethan Leake at 141 pounds.&nbsp; Leake brought the crowd to a huge roar with an impressive pin of Andrew Silva in the first period.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Q2tXPiHk6Y" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>For Saturday's complete final scorecard click here: <a href="https://cmumavericks.com/documents/2023/2/11/CMUvsCSC.pdf">CSC-CMU Results</a>

🎥 VIDEO: CSC wrestlers talk about their impressive victories over Mesa

Freshman Juliana Aragon scored 26 points Friday night while leading New Mexico Highlands to a 73-65 win over Chadron State in a women’s Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference basketball game played on the Cowgirls’ court.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highlands got its final eight-point margin at the free throw line.&nbsp; Both teams made 25 field goals, including three 3-pointers apiece.&nbsp; But Highlands was 20-of-28 at the charity stripe and the Eagles were 12-of-17.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aragon made nine of 11 free throws and teammate Delani Harris was seven-of-nine while scoring 15 points, the Cowgirls’ second-high total.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There were five ties and 10 lead changes in the first half.&nbsp; The Eagles were ahead 17-15 when the first quarter ended after freshman point guard Kyra Tanabe grabbed a defensive rebound, drove the length of the floor lickety-split and nailed a 3-pointer as time was expiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seven of Highlands’ 15 points in the first frame came on seven of eight shooting at the free throw line.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cowgirls outscored the Eagles 20-13 in the second quarter to take a 35-30 halftime lead and were ahead the rest of the way.&nbsp; Aragon’s basket with four minutes left in the third gave her 19 of her team’s 49 points and a nine-point lead.

The Eagles cut the difference to a single point on Shay Powers’ jumper in the paint with 75 seconds left in the third frame, but CSC could never get the lead.&nbsp;

BY: CON MARSHALL CSC Sports InformationFreshman Juliana Aragon scored 26 points Friday night while leading New Mexico Highlands to a 73-65 win over Chadron State in a women’s Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference basketball game played on the Cowgirls’ court.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Highlands got its final eight-point margin at the free throw line.&nbsp; Both teams made 25 field goals, including three 3-pointers apiece.&nbsp; But Highlands was 20-of-28 at the charity stripe and the Eagles were 12-of-17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aragon made nine of 11 free throws and teammate Delani Harris was seven-of-nine while scoring 15 points, the Cowgirls’ second-high total.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There were five ties and 10 lead changes in the first half.&nbsp; The Eagles were ahead 17-15 when the first quarter ended after freshman point guard Kyra Tanabe grabbed a defensive rebound, drove the length of the floor lickety-split and nailed a 3-pointer as time was expiring.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seven of Highlands’ 15 points in the first frame came on seven of eight shooting at the free throw line.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cowgirls outscored the Eagles 20-13 in the second quarter to take a 35-30 halftime lead and were ahead the rest of the way.&nbsp; Aragon’s basket with four minutes left in the third gave her 19 of her team’s 49 points and a nine-point lead.The Eagles cut the difference to a single point on Shay Powers’ jumper in the paint with 75 seconds left in the third frame, but CSC could never get the lead.&nbsp;The New Mexico team went ahead 70-57 with five minutes remaining. The Eagles scored the next eight points to draw within five with 65 seconds to play. But CSC didn’t score again and the Cowgirls made three of six free shots down the stretch to seal the verdict.Senior guard Samiyah Worrell led the Eagles with 15 points, Powers scored 14 while playing just 23 of the 40 minutes because of foul trouble.&nbsp; She fouled out in the final minute. Tanabe finished with 10 points and both Allison Olsen and Claudia Dollinger added nine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State—Samiyah Worrell 15, Shay Powers 14, Kyra Tanabe 10, Allison Olson 9, Claudia Dollinger 9, Awoti Akoi 6. Riley Aioni 2. Totals: 25-64 (3-10) 12-17 65 points, 35 rebounds, 11 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New Mexico Highlands—Juliana Aragon 26, Delani Harris 15, Kendall Parker 10, Krystina Hagood 8, Neysa Munguia 8, Aja Scott 4, Jessika Espinoza 2.&nbsp; Totals: 25-59 (3-15) 20-28 73 points, 36 rebounds, 8 turnovers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chadron State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----65&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; N.M. Highlands&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ----73&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3-pointers: CSC—Tanabe 2, Worrell 1.&nbsp; NMHU---Aragon, Parker, Hagood 1.