🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Tuesday, January 5

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 56, Cody-Kilgore 47

F|&nbsp;South Platte 67, Kimball 25

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 54, Cody-Kilgore 13

F|&nbsp;South Platte 72, Kimball 31

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🏀| NE Panhandle High School Scoreboard - Tuesday, January 5

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball evened its record at 2-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with a 74-59 win over visiting Regis (1-5, 1-3 RMAC) on Monday evening at the Chicoine Center. "Credit the guys for coming together and playing as a team down the stretch," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben. "We're slowly starting to learn how to win. These guys are working really hard and they're the ones getting the wins. It's a team effort." Junior forward&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;recorded his first career double-double in the victory, CSC's first over the Rangers since February 2016. He posted 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, adding a career-high 13 rebounds and three assists to lead the Eagles in the first two categories. The Rangers took a 12-7 lead early in the game, before CSC went on a 19-5 run to take its biggest lead of the first period at 26-17 with 4:09 until the midpoint. During that 10-minute stretch, the Eagles got eight points and an assist from&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., seven points from&nbsp;Kayden Sund, and four points from Jefferson with seven boards and an assist. Returning from the locker room down 28-23 at the half, Regis did not stand down, but instead got a flurry of buckets from Australian guard Will Cranston-Lown. The sophomore from down under poured in 10 points in the first four and a half minutes, including a three-point play, to tie the game at 35 apiece. He had four of his team's first five field goals of the half. Regis briefly led again at 14:55 to play, but a&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;three-pointer soon afterward gave CSC the lead for good at the 14:41 mark. At that point, the Eagles stretched their advantage to double-digits for the first time in the game over a 10-minute stretch, during which&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;had 10 of his 14 points and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;added seven. The pair knocked down five of the team's six field goals during the run, and they were 5-for-6 from the foul line. Chadron State was good on 16 of its 17 second half free throws, hitting its last 13 consecutive shots from the charity stripe over the final seven minutes. The Eagles finished 24-of-28 overall from the foul line for a team percentage of 85.7 percent. Sund had a large part to play in that accuracy, hitting all 10 of his tries from the line. Sund finished with a career-high 17 points, plus six rebounds, and did not miss from anywhere on the court going 3-for-3 from the field and 1-for-1 from three, in addition to his success at foul shots. Parham added 15 points hitting 4-of-9 from the field.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;was the only other Eagles' player in double-digit scoring, and had a game-high five assists. Cranston-Lown led the Rangers with 22 points, going on another scoring binge in the final four minutes of the game. Senior guard Troy Brady added 17 points. CSC gets a reprieve from the standard two-game road trip, if not the miles traveled, in the upcoming week, when it makes a trip to Salt Lake City for a return game with Westminster College. The Eagles won 66-60 when the pair of squads met in Chadron to open the season on December 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; The Chadron State College men's basketball evened its record at 2-2, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with a 74-59 win over visiting Regis (1-5, 1-3 RMAC) on Monday evening at the Chicoine Center. "Credit the guys for coming together and playing as a team down the stretch," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben. "We're slowly starting to learn how to win. These guys are working really hard and they're the ones getting the wins. It's a team effort." Junior forward&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;recorded his first career double-double in the victory, CSC's first over the Rangers since February 2016. He posted 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field, adding a career-high 13 rebounds and three assists to lead the Eagles in the first two categories. The Rangers took a 12-7 lead early in the game, before CSC went on a 19-5 run to take its biggest lead of the first period at 26-17 with 4:09 until the midpoint. During that 10-minute stretch, the Eagles got eight points and an assist from&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., seven points from&nbsp;Kayden Sund, and four points from Jefferson with seven boards and an assist. Returning from the locker room down 28-23 at the half, Regis did not stand down, but instead got a flurry of buckets from Australian guard Will Cranston-Lown. The sophomore from down under poured in 10 points in the first four and a half minutes, including a three-point play, to tie the game at 35 apiece. He had four of his team's first five field goals of the half. Regis briefly led again at 14:55 to play, but a&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;three-pointer soon afterward gave CSC the lead for good at the 14:41 mark. At that point, the Eagles stretched their advantage to double-digits for the first time in the game over a 10-minute stretch, during which&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;had 10 of his 14 points and&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;added seven. The pair knocked down five of the team's six field goals during the run, and they were 5-for-6 from the foul line. Chadron State was good on 16 of its 17 second half free throws, hitting its last 13 consecutive shots from the charity stripe over the final seven minutes. The Eagles finished 24-of-28 overall from the foul line for a team percentage of 85.7 percent. Sund had a large part to play in that accuracy, hitting all 10 of his tries from the line. Sund finished with a career-high 17 points, plus six rebounds, and did not miss from anywhere on the court going 3-for-3 from the field and 1-for-1 from three, in addition to his success at foul shots. Parham added 15 points hitting 4-of-9 from the field.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;was the only other Eagles' player in double-digit scoring, and had a game-high five assists. Cranston-Lown led the Rangers with 22 points, going on another scoring binge in the final four minutes of the game. Senior guard Troy Brady added 17 points. CSC gets a reprieve from the standard two-game road trip, if not the miles traveled, in the upcoming week, when it makes a trip to Salt Lake City for a return game with Westminster College. The Eagles won 66-60 when the pair of squads met in Chadron to open the season on December 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jefferson's double-double powers Chadron State past Regis 74-59 

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant

&nbsp; Chadron State was outrebounded 46 to 16 Monday night in the Chicoine Center, as they fell to the Regis Rangers 71-62. The Rangers led from start to finish and held the lead for 39 minutes. Chadron State lowered a 17 point deficit in the third quarter to eight with five minutes to go in the game, but were unable to overcome it. "I wasn't worried about our offense tonight, I was worried about our defense," Head Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer&nbsp;said. "We showed our offense was improving tonight but we need to keep focusing on our defense." The Eagles finished 43.4 percent (25-53) from the field and were eight of 16 (50%) from three in the loss. They converted eight of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe. The visitors shot 40 percent (22-55) from the field and 20 percent (3-15) from three. Compared to Chadron State's 11 free throw attempts, the Rangers shot 30 free throws and made 24 for 80 percent. 19 of the visitor's rebounds were offensive in the victory, which resulted in 20 second chance points. Regis scored 13 points off 13 Eagle turnovers, while Chadron State scored 12 points off 15 Ranger turnovers. Chadron State was outscored in the paint 32 to 26 in the loss. Hazel Fui&nbsp;led CSC with 12 points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;each scored 11 and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;finished with 10, to join Fui in double-figures. Foxen finished with a team high four rebounds and a game high six assists. Grace O'Neill had a game high 19 points for the Rangers. Morgan Smith and Whitney Jacob both posted double-doubles in the win. Smith finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Jacob had 11 points and a game high 13 rebounds. CSC returns to action next Saturday when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Westminster Griffins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant&nbsp; Chadron State was outrebounded 46 to 16 Monday night in the Chicoine Center, as they fell to the Regis Rangers 71-62. The Rangers led from start to finish and held the lead for 39 minutes. Chadron State lowered a 17 point deficit in the third quarter to eight with five minutes to go in the game, but were unable to overcome it. "I wasn't worried about our offense tonight, I was worried about our defense," Head Coach&nbsp;Janet Raymer&nbsp;said. "We showed our offense was improving tonight but we need to keep focusing on our defense." The Eagles finished 43.4 percent (25-53) from the field and were eight of 16 (50%) from three in the loss. They converted eight of their 11 attempts from the charity stripe. The visitors shot 40 percent (22-55) from the field and 20 percent (3-15) from three. Compared to Chadron State's 11 free throw attempts, the Rangers shot 30 free throws and made 24 for 80 percent. 19 of the visitor's rebounds were offensive in the victory, which resulted in 20 second chance points. Regis scored 13 points off 13 Eagle turnovers, while Chadron State scored 12 points off 15 Ranger turnovers. Chadron State was outscored in the paint 32 to 26 in the loss. Hazel Fui&nbsp;led CSC with 12 points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;each scored 11 and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;finished with 10, to join Fui in double-figures. Foxen finished with a team high four rebounds and a game high six assists. Grace O'Neill had a game high 19 points for the Rangers. Morgan Smith and Whitney Jacob both posted double-doubles in the win. Smith finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Jacob had 11 points and a game high 13 rebounds. CSC returns to action next Saturday when they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Westminster Griffins.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Another good shooting night for CSC, but Regis rebounds its way to a win Monday

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – January 3, 2021 –&nbsp;Fourth-ranked Colorado School of Mines came into the Chicoine Center and played a disciplined game, making few mistakes, as they dealt the Chadron State College men their second loss to a ranked opponent in as many games on Sunday evening in Chadron. The Orediggers shot exactly 50 percent from both inside and outside the arc for a 79-63 win. "We didn't make the winning plays," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben, "and Mines did. That's about it." "We're not that far away, though," he added. "Yes, we lost by 16, but you just have to start learning how to win, when you haven't been winning. Well get there. We'll be an NCAA tournament team. It might not be this year, but we'll get there. Playing ranked teams is a good litmus test for us. Obviously, we're not the number four team in the country right now, but if we learn from this, we'll be fine." The Eagles improved their accuracy to 52 percent from two, and 50 percent from three, in the second half, but they were unable to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit. Foul trouble kept CSC big men&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayden Sund&nbsp;on the bench for 27 of the 40 potential first-half minutes the pair might have played. Meanwhile, the Orediggers did most of their damage in the paint while shutting down the lane to the smaller Eagles lineup. Chadron State briefly led for two minutes in the middle of the first period, but Mines' senior guard Kobi Betts erased that advantage with a four-point play with 10 minutes to play in the half. In the second, both Jeffersons – Jacob and Marcus – teamed up to score 11 in the first six and a half minutes, cutting the Eagles' deficit to as low as seven at one point. Chadron State won the battle in the paint 20 to 12 in the second half, however Mines' adjusted to take advantage of the perimeter, where the Orediggers were 5-for-7 in the final 20 minutes. CSM's junior forward Brendan Sullivan was 8-for-12 overall, 4-for-5 for three, and 5-for-5 at the line, while Betts added six boards and five assists to his 21-point night. Senior big man Michael Glen pitched in an eight-point, nine-rebound, four-assist night to lead Mines in the post. For Chadron State, four of five starters finished with double-digit points.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., went 6-for10 from the field and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the three-point line, drawing a team-high four fouls.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added 13 points, while&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;each recorded 11 points, six rebounds. Mines won on the glass 34 to 26, and took the turnover battle, with only 13 giveaways to CSC's 18. The Orediggers fouled only 15 times to CSC's 24. Senior guard&nbsp;Brady Delimont, who had been the Eagles' leading three-point shooter and was 44 percent on all field goals entering the game, left early in the second half with an injury and did not return. He recorded all but about three minutes in the first half and played the first five and a half minutes in the second. Chadron State returns to home court Monday to face the Regis University Rangers, who are 1-2 in the conference with a 23-point loss at home to Colorado School of Mines and a 10-point loss to Black Hills State on Sunday. They defeated South Dakota Mines at home by 38 on December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. – January 3, 2021 –&nbsp;Fourth-ranked Colorado School of Mines came into the Chicoine Center and played a disciplined game, making few mistakes, as they dealt the Chadron State College men their second loss to a ranked opponent in as many games on Sunday evening in Chadron. The Orediggers shot exactly 50 percent from both inside and outside the arc for a 79-63 win. "We didn't make the winning plays," said CSC Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Shane Paben, "and Mines did. That's about it." "We're not that far away, though," he added. "Yes, we lost by 16, but you just have to start learning how to win, when you haven't been winning. Well get there. We'll be an NCAA tournament team. It might not be this year, but we'll get there. Playing ranked teams is a good litmus test for us. Obviously, we're not the number four team in the country right now, but if we learn from this, we'll be fine." The Eagles improved their accuracy to 52 percent from two, and 50 percent from three, in the second half, but they were unable to overcome an 11-point halftime deficit. Foul trouble kept CSC big men&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kayden Sund&nbsp;on the bench for 27 of the 40 potential first-half minutes the pair might have played. Meanwhile, the Orediggers did most of their damage in the paint while shutting down the lane to the smaller Eagles lineup. Chadron State briefly led for two minutes in the middle of the first period, but Mines' senior guard Kobi Betts erased that advantage with a four-point play with 10 minutes to play in the half. In the second, both Jeffersons – Jacob and Marcus – teamed up to score 11 in the first six and a half minutes, cutting the Eagles' deficit to as low as seven at one point. Chadron State won the battle in the paint 20 to 12 in the second half, however Mines' adjusted to take advantage of the perimeter, where the Orediggers were 5-for-7 in the final 20 minutes. CSM's junior forward Brendan Sullivan was 8-for-12 overall, 4-for-5 for three, and 5-for-5 at the line, while Betts added six boards and five assists to his 21-point night. Senior big man Michael Glen pitched in an eight-point, nine-rebound, four-assist night to lead Mines in the post. For Chadron State, four of five starters finished with double-digit points.&nbsp;Teddy Parham, Jr., went 6-for10 from the field and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the three-point line, drawing a team-high four fouls.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added 13 points, while&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;each recorded 11 points, six rebounds. Mines won on the glass 34 to 26, and took the turnover battle, with only 13 giveaways to CSC's 18. The Orediggers fouled only 15 times to CSC's 24. Senior guard&nbsp;Brady Delimont, who had been the Eagles' leading three-point shooter and was 44 percent on all field goals entering the game, left early in the second half with an injury and did not return. He recorded all but about three minutes in the first half and played the first five and a half minutes in the second. Chadron State returns to home court Monday to face the Regis University Rangers, who are 1-2 in the conference with a 23-point loss at home to Colorado School of Mines and a 10-point loss to Black Hills State on Sunday. They defeated South Dakota Mines at home by 38 on December 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;

#4 Orediggers hot shooting touch too much for CSC

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CHADRON, Neb. -- January 3, 2021 --&nbsp;Chadron State shot a season high 48.9 percent from the field but fell to the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 77-61, Sunday evening in the Chicoine Center. After trailing 35-29 at half, the Orediggers opened the third quarter on a 15 to four scoring run to build a 17-point lead. Chadron State lowered the deficit to 58-53, but Colorado School of Mines responded with a 19 to eight scoring run to finish the game. The loss drops CSC to 0-3 on the season and in conference play. Colorado School of Mines improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Orediggers shot 41.1 percent (23-56) compared to the Eagles 48.9 percent (23-47). The visitors were five of 18 (27.8 percent) from three. CSC finished 45 percent (9-20) from behind the arc, also a season high. Colorado School of Mines converted on 26 of their 35 attempts from the charity stripe, compared to the hosts six of 10 attempts. Chadron State was outrebounded 35 to 28 in the loss. The Orediggers had 16 offensive rebounds, which resulted in 22 second chance points. 20 Eagle turnovers resulted in 26 points for Colorado School of Mines, while Chadron State scored eight points off seven Oredigger turnovers. Jori Peters&nbsp;led CSC with 19&nbsp;points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;joined Peters in double-figures, with 12 and 10, respectively. Ross finished four of seven from the field and three of six from behind the arc for her career high. Freshman&nbsp;Olivia Waufle&nbsp;had a team high six rebounds. Liz Holter scored a game high 22 points for the visitors. Denali Pinto added 18 and Courtney Stanton added 10. Sammy Van Sickle was held scoreless but had a game high nine rebounds. Chadron State returns to action on Monday, as they host Regis at 5:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.

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 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports InformationCHADRON, Neb. -- January 3, 2021 --&nbsp;Chadron State shot a season high 48.9 percent from the field but fell to the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 77-61, Sunday evening in the Chicoine Center. After trailing 35-29 at half, the Orediggers opened the third quarter on a 15 to four scoring run to build a 17-point lead. Chadron State lowered the deficit to 58-53, but Colorado School of Mines responded with a 19 to eight scoring run to finish the game. The loss drops CSC to 0-3 on the season and in conference play. Colorado School of Mines improves to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. The Orediggers shot 41.1 percent (23-56) compared to the Eagles 48.9 percent (23-47). The visitors were five of 18 (27.8 percent) from three. CSC finished 45 percent (9-20) from behind the arc, also a season high. Colorado School of Mines converted on 26 of their 35 attempts from the charity stripe, compared to the hosts six of 10 attempts. Chadron State was outrebounded 35 to 28 in the loss. The Orediggers had 16 offensive rebounds, which resulted in 22 second chance points. 20 Eagle turnovers resulted in 26 points for Colorado School of Mines, while Chadron State scored eight points off seven Oredigger turnovers. Jori Peters&nbsp;led CSC with 19&nbsp;points.&nbsp;Meaghan Ross&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taryn Foxen&nbsp;joined Peters in double-figures, with 12 and 10, respectively. Ross finished four of seven from the field and three of six from behind the arc for her career high. Freshman&nbsp;Olivia Waufle&nbsp;had a team high six rebounds. Liz Holter scored a game high 22 points for the visitors. Denali Pinto added 18 and Courtney Stanton added 10. Sammy Van Sickle was held scoreless but had a game high nine rebounds. Chadron State returns to action on Monday, as they host Regis at 5:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Center.

Peters erupts for 19 points as Eagles challenge Colorado School of Mines

DENVER (AP) — This time, Shelby Harris wasn't there to knock down Derek Carr's 2-point conversion pass in the closing seconds.

Darren Waller hauled in Carr's 2-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left Sunday and Las Vegas rallied past the Broncos 32-31.

Carr's revenge came three days after the Broncos put Harris, who leads the league's D-linemen with 16 pass breakups since 2019, on injured reserve with a knee injury.

“Two-point play. Same spot in the end zone. Same everything,” Carr said. “Defensive linemen jumping in the air, but this time they didn’t touch it.”

The Broncos (5-11) reached the Las Vegas 45-yard line with 9 seconds left and Brandon McManus' 63-yard field-goal try was&nbsp;blocked by Maxx Crosby, who also blocked McManus' record 70-yard attempt on the last play of the first half.

With that, the Raiders (8-8) avoided a fourth straight losing season and a 10th consecutive loss in their season finale. They also handed coach Jon Gruden his first win in Denver in eight tries.

“It’s great to settle that score. There were a few teams there with Mike Shanahan, they looked forward to seeing us come to town," Gruden said, adding, "I’m glad you said that. I’m going to have a Coors Light before I leave.”

The Raiders appeared headed for another hangover with four turnovers, including three in a five-snap span in the second half, against a team that had only a dozen takeaways coming in.

But Josh Jacobs' 1-yard TD run with 24 seconds left capped a seven play, 77-yard drive and for the second straight year, Gruden went for 2 and the win instead of a tie.

Last year, Harris' batted-down pass preserved Denver's 16-15 win.

“Funny about that, is right before that drive, I went to coach and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to win this game. So get your 2-point play ready,’” Carr recounted. “Of course, every memory of Shelby Harris came into mind, him batting the ball down. Shout out Shelby, hope he feels better.”

But Gruden’s mind was racing when Jacobs scored the touchdown and he kept changing the call.

“It may have looked more panicked than it was, because we knew what play we were running and we knew what we were about to do,” Carr said. “Then they called timeout and gave us time to really get set. It was nice. it was nice — same area. You couldn’t draw it up better."

“First, we didn’t know the call,” Jacobs said. “We didn’t know the personnel. We had people running back in off the field. When they called timeout, they really kind of helped us with that. We would’ve been scrambling.”

Fangio said he called timeout because “we just wanted to make sure that we knew exactly who they had in there and how we wanted to play it. ... I would like to have saved it, obviously, but the game” was on the line.

The Broncos had taken a 31-24 lead with 6:29 left on Jerry Jeudy's&nbsp;92-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;from Drew Lock, who threw for a career-high 339 yards and didn't commit a turnover for the first time in three months.

The Broncos, whose minus-16 turnover differential this season was by far the NFL’s worst, got two forced fumbles from rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia and interceptions from Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.

Jeudy caught five passes for a career-best 140 yards a week after his five drops cost Denver a sweep of the Chargers, prompting Fangio to say it could be a career-defining moment for the rookie from Alabama.

“The way I'm wired I knew the last game, that was going to be one of the last bad games I have my whole life," Jeudy said. “I learned a lot from that game. Coming into this game, I was just a lot more focused on the details and just catching the ball.”

Crosby kept McManus from setting the NFL record with an 11th field goal of 50-plus yards.

“There were some holes in their protection,” Crosby said. "Some of their linemen are a little bit lazy on their protection. I’m not going to single anybody out, but you could definitely see it if you watched the film.”

The Broncos honored Hall of Famer&nbsp;Floyd “The Franchise" Little&nbsp;with a moment of silence. Little died Friday after a long battle with cancer.

“Floyd was a great player,” Fangio said. “I remember him when I was a kid watching him and he was one of my favorite players growing up. So, great player, sad to see him go. One of the all-time great Broncos.”

Broncos: WR Tim Patrick left with a foot injury in the first half. By halftime the Broncos were playing with both backup guards after RG Graham Glasgow (shoulder) and LG Dalton Risner (ankle) went out.

Broncos: Decisions on whether Lock is their guy heading into 2021, whether to exercise Von Miller’s option year at $22.225 million and whether to pony up the big bucks to keep Simmons and Harris, whom they sorely missed at the end Sunday.

DENVER (AP) — This time, Shelby Harris wasn't there to knock down Derek Carr's 2-point conversion pass in the closing seconds.Darren Waller hauled in Carr's 2-point conversion pass with 24 seconds left Sunday and Las Vegas rallied past the Broncos 32-31.Carr's revenge came three days after the Broncos put Harris, who leads the league's D-linemen with 16 pass breakups since 2019, on injured reserve with a knee injury.“Two-point play. Same spot in the end zone. Same everything,” Carr said. “Defensive linemen jumping in the air, but this time they didn’t touch it.”The Broncos (5-11) reached the Las Vegas 45-yard line with 9 seconds left and Brandon McManus' 63-yard field-goal try was&nbsp;blocked by Maxx Crosby, who also blocked McManus' record 70-yard attempt on the last play of the first half.With that, the Raiders (8-8) avoided a fourth straight losing season and a 10th consecutive loss in their season finale. They also handed coach Jon Gruden his first win in Denver in eight tries.“It’s great to settle that score. There were a few teams there with Mike Shanahan, they looked forward to seeing us come to town," Gruden said, adding, "I’m glad you said that. I’m going to have a Coors Light before I leave.”The Raiders appeared headed for another hangover with four turnovers, including three in a five-snap span in the second half, against a team that had only a dozen takeaways coming in.But Josh Jacobs' 1-yard TD run with 24 seconds left capped a seven play, 77-yard drive and for the second straight year, Gruden went for 2 and the win instead of a tie.Last year, Harris' batted-down pass preserved Denver's 16-15 win.“Funny about that, is right before that drive, I went to coach and said, ‘Hey, we’re going to win this game. So get your 2-point play ready,’” Carr recounted. “Of course, every memory of Shelby Harris came into mind, him batting the ball down. Shout out Shelby, hope he feels better.”But Gruden’s mind was racing when Jacobs scored the touchdown and he kept changing the call.“It may have looked more panicked than it was, because we knew what play we were running and we knew what we were about to do,” Carr said. “Then they called timeout and gave us time to really get set. It was nice. it was nice — same area. You couldn’t draw it up better."Were the Raiders really that sure?“First, we didn’t know the call,” Jacobs said. “We didn’t know the personnel. We had people running back in off the field. When they called timeout, they really kind of helped us with that. We would’ve been scrambling.”Fangio said he called timeout because “we just wanted to make sure that we knew exactly who they had in there and how we wanted to play it. ... I would like to have saved it, obviously, but the game” was on the line.The Broncos had taken a 31-24 lead with 6:29 left on Jerry Jeudy's&nbsp;92-yard touchdown catch&nbsp;from Drew Lock, who threw for a career-high 339 yards and didn't commit a turnover for the first time in three months.The Broncos, whose minus-16 turnover differential this season was by far the NFL’s worst, got two forced fumbles from rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia and interceptions from Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson.JEUDY REBOUNDSJeudy caught five passes for a career-best 140 yards a week after his five drops cost Denver a sweep of the Chargers, prompting Fangio to say it could be a career-defining moment for the rookie from Alabama.“The way I'm wired I knew the last game, that was going to be one of the last bad games I have my whole life," Jeudy said. “I learned a lot from that game. Coming into this game, I was just a lot more focused on the details and just catching the ball.”CROSBY'S BLOCKSCrosby kept McManus from setting the NFL record with an 11th field goal of 50-plus yards.“There were some holes in their protection,” Crosby said. "Some of their linemen are a little bit lazy on their protection. I’m not going to single anybody out, but you could definitely see it if you watched the film.”LAUDING LITTLEThe Broncos honored Hall of Famer&nbsp;Floyd “The Franchise" Little&nbsp;with a moment of silence. Little died Friday after a long battle with cancer.“Floyd was a great player,” Fangio said. “I remember him when I was a kid watching him and he was one of my favorite players growing up. So, great player, sad to see him go. One of the all-time great Broncos.”INJURIES:Broncos: WR Tim Patrick left with a foot injury in the first half. By halftime the Broncos were playing with both backup guards after RG Graham Glasgow (shoulder) and LG Dalton Risner (ankle) went out.UP NEXT:Broncos: Decisions on whether Lock is their guy heading into 2021, whether to exercise Von Miller’s option year at $22.225 million and whether to pony up the big bucks to keep Simmons and Harris, whom they sorely missed at the end Sunday.

Raiders end Denver's dismal season with 2-point conversion in final minute, 32-31

&nbsp; Columbus, Ohio –&nbsp;Nebraska could not overcome a cold-shooting night, as the Huskers fell at No. 25 Ohio State, 90-54, in Columbus on Wednesday evening.&nbsp; The Huskers (4-6, 0-3 Big Ten) shot just 28.3 percent on the night, including 24.3 percent in the first half, as Ohio State built a 38-21 halftime lead.&nbsp; Nebraska took an early lead and was tied at 13 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42014">Teddy Allen</a>&nbsp;3-pointer with 13:15 left in the half, but the Huskers had just one field goal the remainder of the half. Despite the cold spell, NU was within 33-21 after&nbsp;Trey McGowens'&nbsp;3-pointer with 2:59 left in the half, but the Buckeyes scored the final five points to push the lead to 17.&nbsp; The Huskers pulled to within 14 on a McGowens 3-point play on the Huskers' first second-half possession, but OSU put the game out of reach with a 12-2 spurt and cruised to the win.&nbsp; Allen was the only Husker to finish in double figures, finishing with 13 points, Justin Ahrens led five Ohio State (8-2, 2-2 Big Ten) players in double figures with 18&nbsp;points.&nbsp; The Huskers will return home and take on No. 17 Michigan State Saturday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; Columbus, Ohio –&nbsp;Nebraska could not overcome a cold-shooting night, as the Huskers fell at No. 25 Ohio State, 90-54, in Columbus on Wednesday evening.&nbsp; The Huskers (4-6, 0-3 Big Ten) shot just 28.3 percent on the night, including 24.3 percent in the first half, as Ohio State built a 38-21 halftime lead.&nbsp; Nebraska took an early lead and was tied at 13 after a&nbsp;<a href="https://huskers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=42014">Teddy Allen</a>&nbsp;3-pointer with 13:15 left in the half, but the Huskers had just one field goal the remainder of the half. Despite the cold spell, NU was within 33-21 after&nbsp;Trey McGowens'&nbsp;3-pointer with 2:59 left in the half, but the Buckeyes scored the final five points to push the lead to 17.&nbsp; The Huskers pulled to within 14 on a McGowens 3-point play on the Huskers' first second-half possession, but OSU put the game out of reach with a 12-2 spurt and cruised to the win.&nbsp; Allen was the only Husker to finish in double figures, finishing with 13 points, Justin Ahrens led five Ohio State (8-2, 2-2 Big Ten) players in double figures with 18&nbsp;points.&nbsp; The Huskers will return home and take on No. 17 Michigan State Saturday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Husker shooters frigid in blowout loss to #25 Ohio State

Check back throughout the day for live score updates!

🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Wednesday- (MT)

Chadron Rotary George Watson Holiday Classic

F|&nbsp;Chadron 43,&nbsp;Valentine 19 - Girls Championship

F|&nbsp;Chadron 68, Custer, SD 51- Boys Championship

F| Custer, SD 46, Hemingford 41 - Girls 3rd Place

F|&nbsp;Hemingford 54, Valentine 42 - Boys 3rd Place

Hastings Holiday Tournament - (PPD from TUE)

F| Bennington 44, Hastings 38 - Girls&nbsp;

❌ 3:00 - Bennington vs Hastings - Boys - Canceled due to COVID

F| Scottsbluff 50, Lexington 35 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Hastings 54, Scottsbluff 53 - Boys

Greg Miller Memorial Holiday Tournament - Hershey, NE (PPD from TUE)

F|&nbsp;Gering 55,&nbsp; Gothenburg 50 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Gering 58, Gothenburg 45 - Boys

F| Hershey 62, Lawrence-Nelson 20 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Hershey 52, Lawrence-Nelson 42 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Ord 50, Sidney 41 - Championship - Girls

F|&nbsp;Mitchell 68, McCook 49Championship - Boys

F|&nbsp;McCook 59, Chase County 38 -&nbsp; Girls

F|&nbsp;Gordon/Rushville 44 , Mitchell 40 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Chase County 36, Gordon/Rushville 31- Boys

South Platte Holiday Tournament - Big Springs, NE (PPD from TUE)

F|&nbsp;Cambridge 48, Dundy County Stratton 41 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Dundy County-Stratton 82, Cambridge 47 - Boys

F| South Platte 65, Crawford 29 - Girls

F|&nbsp;South Platte 56, Crawford 32 - Boys

🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Thursday - (MT)

Greg Miller Memorial Holiday Tournament - Hershey, NE (PPD from WED)

South Platte Holiday Tournament - Big Springs, NE (PPD from WED)

Hastings Holiday Tournament - (PPD from WED)

◼ 11:45 - Girls Championship - UPDATED TIME

◼ 11:45 - Scottsbluff at Lexington (LHS gym) - Boys - UPDATED

◼ TBD - Hastings vs Lexington - Boys - UPDATED

F| Bridgeport 61, Southeast, WY 29 - Girls

F| Bridgeport 59, Southeast, WY 35 - Boys

🏀| High School Holiday Tournaments Tuesday - (MT)

F|&nbsp;Valentine 38, Custer, SD 33 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Chadron 52, Hemingford 32 - Girls&nbsp;&nbsp;

F|&nbsp;Custer, SD 68, Valentine 43 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Chadron 56, Hemingford 37 - Boys

F| Boone Central 37, Alliance 19 - Girls 3rd Place -&nbsp;📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Broken Bow 50, Boone Central 37 - Boys 3rd Place

F|&nbsp;Broken Bow 48,&nbsp;Adams Central 41 - Girls Championship

F|&nbsp;Adams Central 60, Alliance 40 - Boys Championship - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

F|&nbsp;Ord 55, McCook 46- Girls Semifinals

F|&nbsp;Chase County 52, Gordon/Rushville 40 - Girls&nbsp;

F|&nbsp;McCook 62, Chase County 60 (2 OT)- Boys semifinals

F|&nbsp;Ord 51, Gordon/Rushville 37 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Sidney 46, Mitchell 42 - Girls Semifinals

F|&nbsp; Mitchell 65, Sidney 60- Boys Semifinals

🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Monday - (MT)

Broken Bow Holiday Tournament - Monday

F|&nbsp;Adams Central 46, Boone Central 26 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Adams Central 77, Boone Central 52 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Broken Bow 61, Alliance 14 - Girls - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

F|&nbsp;Alliance 57, Broken Bow 47 - Boys - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FM

Sidney Holiday Tournament - Monday

F|&nbsp;McCook 35, Mitchell 25- Girls

F|&nbsp;Ord 65, Chase County 43 - Girls

F|&nbsp;McCook 68, Mitchell 58 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Sidney 53, Gordon/Rushville 40 - Girls

F|&nbsp;Chase County 60, Ord 43 - Boys

F|&nbsp;Sidney 46, Gordon/Rushville 41 - Boys

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Thursday, 9:10 amCheck back throughout the day for live score updates!🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Wednesday- (MT)Chadron Rotary George Watson Holiday ClassicF|&nbsp;Chadron 43,&nbsp;Valentine 19 - Girls ChampionshipF|&nbsp;Chadron 68, Custer, SD 51- Boys ChampionshipF| Custer, SD 46, Hemingford 41 - Girls 3rd PlaceF|&nbsp;Hemingford 54, Valentine 42 - Boys 3rd PlaceHastings Holiday Tournament - (PPD from TUE)F| Bennington 44, Hastings 38 - Girls&nbsp;❌ 3:00 - Bennington vs Hastings - Boys - Canceled due to COVIDF| Scottsbluff 50, Lexington 35 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Hastings 54, Scottsbluff 53 - BoysGreg Miller Memorial Holiday Tournament - Hershey, NE (PPD from TUE)F|&nbsp;Gering 55,&nbsp; Gothenburg 50 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Gering 58, Gothenburg 45 - BoysF| Hershey 62, Lawrence-Nelson 20 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Hershey 52, Lawrence-Nelson 42 - BoysSidney Holiday TournamentF|&nbsp;Ord 50, Sidney 41 - Championship - GirlsF|&nbsp;Mitchell 68, McCook 49Championship - BoysF|&nbsp;McCook 59, Chase County 38 -&nbsp; GirlsF|&nbsp;Gordon/Rushville 44 , Mitchell 40 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Sidney 57, Ord 45 - BoysF|&nbsp;Chase County 36, Gordon/Rushville 31- BoysSouth Platte Holiday Tournament - Big Springs, NE (PPD from TUE)F|&nbsp;Cambridge 48, Dundy County Stratton 41 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Dundy County-Stratton 82, Cambridge 47 - BoysF| South Platte 65, Crawford 29 - GirlsF|&nbsp;South Platte 56, Crawford 32 - Boys<figure>
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 </figure>Tuesday ScoreboardF| Bridgeport 61, Southeast, WY 29 - GirlsF| Bridgeport 59, Southeast, WY 35 - Boys🏀| High School Holiday Tournaments Tuesday - (MT)Chadron Rotary George Watson Holiday ClassicF|&nbsp;Valentine 38, Custer, SD 33 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Chadron 52, Hemingford 32 - Girls&nbsp;&nbsp;F|&nbsp;Custer, SD 68, Valentine 43 - BoysF|&nbsp;Chadron 56, Hemingford 37 - BoysBroken Bow Holiday TournamentF| Boone Central 37, Alliance 19 - Girls 3rd Place -&nbsp;📻 KCOW 92.5 FMF|&nbsp;&nbsp;Broken Bow 50, Boone Central 37 - Boys 3rd PlaceF|&nbsp;Broken Bow 48,&nbsp;Adams Central 41 - Girls ChampionshipF|&nbsp;Adams Central 60, Alliance 40 - Boys Championship - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FMSidney Holiday TournamentF|&nbsp;Ord 55, McCook 46- Girls SemifinalsF|&nbsp;Chase County 52, Gordon/Rushville 40 - Girls&nbsp;F|&nbsp;McCook 62, Chase County 60 (2 OT)- Boys semifinalsF|&nbsp;Ord 51, Gordon/Rushville 37 - BoysF|&nbsp;Sidney 46, Mitchell 42 - Girls SemifinalsF|&nbsp; Mitchell 65, Sidney 60- Boys Semifinals<figure>
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 </figure>🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Monday - (MT)Broken Bow Holiday Tournament - MondayF|&nbsp;Adams Central 46, Boone Central 26 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Adams Central 77, Boone Central 52 - BoysF|&nbsp;Broken Bow 61, Alliance 14 - Girls - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FMF|&nbsp;Alliance 57, Broken Bow 47 - Boys - 📻 KCOW 92.5 FMSidney Holiday Tournament - MondayF|&nbsp;McCook 35, Mitchell 25- GirlsF|&nbsp;Ord 65, Chase County 43 - GirlsF|&nbsp;McCook 68, Mitchell 58 - BoysF|&nbsp;Sidney 53, Gordon/Rushville 40 - GirlsF|&nbsp;Chase County 60, Ord 43 - BoysF|&nbsp;Sidney 46, Gordon/Rushville 41 - Boys

🏀| New: High School Holiday Tournament Scoreboard

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Both Chadron High School basketball teams were the winners Wednesday of the Rotary Club’s Holiday Classic they hosted. The Chadron boys are now 5-3 and the girls are 4-4.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron girls used a smothering defense while downing Valentine 43-19 in that championship game.&nbsp; The Cardinals’ only senior, Anika Burke, tallied 11 points and teammates--Jacey Garrett, Demi Ferguson and Macey Daniels--all scored eight.&nbsp; Izzy Salters led the Badgers with seven.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron boys opened a 19-14 first quarter lead over Custer, S.D., and outscored the Wildcats 18-5 in the second period to take a commanding 37-19 halftime margin.&nbsp; The final score was 68-51.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both teams were dependent on 3-pointers.&nbsp; The Cardinals made 10 and the Wildcats eight.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron was led by Gaurav Chima with 17 points while Dawson Dunbar tallied 16 and Justus Alcorn 14. Dunbar made four treys and Chima three.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custer’s top scorer was Gunner Prior with five treys for 15 points. Daniel Sedlacek added 14 and Dustyn Fish and Gage Tennyson each had 11.&nbsp; No one else scored for the Wildcats, who were missing their scoring leader from each of the past two years, Jace Kelley, because of a hand injury.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custer came from behind to slip past Hemingford 46-41 for the girls’ consolation honors. Alice Sedlacek led the winners with 13 points, Kaitlyn Spring added 10 and Ramsey Karin and Kellyn Kortemeyer scored nine apiece. Hemingford’s Catherine Bryner led all scorers with 16 points and Kambree Walker contributed 10.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hemingford downed Valentine 54-42 for the boys’ consolation title. Darin Turek paced the Bobcats with 14 points while his cousin, Brian Turek, and Kenny Wyland each posted eight. Cody Frank paced the Badgers with 13 points. Brysen Limbach added nine and Hank Lancaster eight.&nbsp;

Courtesy: Con Marshall&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Both Chadron High School basketball teams were the winners Wednesday of the Rotary Club’s Holiday Classic they hosted. The Chadron boys are now 5-3 and the girls are 4-4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron girls used a smothering defense while downing Valentine 43-19 in that championship game.&nbsp; The Cardinals’ only senior, Anika Burke, tallied 11 points and teammates--Jacey Garrett, Demi Ferguson and Macey Daniels--all scored eight.&nbsp; Izzy Salters led the Badgers with seven.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chadron boys opened a 19-14 first quarter lead over Custer, S.D., and outscored the Wildcats 18-5 in the second period to take a commanding 37-19 halftime margin.&nbsp; The final score was 68-51.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both teams were dependent on 3-pointers.&nbsp; The Cardinals made 10 and the Wildcats eight.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron was led by Gaurav Chima with 17 points while Dawson Dunbar tallied 16 and Justus Alcorn 14. Dunbar made four treys and Chima three.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custer’s top scorer was Gunner Prior with five treys for 15 points. Daniel Sedlacek added 14 and Dustyn Fish and Gage Tennyson each had 11.&nbsp; No one else scored for the Wildcats, who were missing their scoring leader from each of the past two years, Jace Kelley, because of a hand injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custer came from behind to slip past Hemingford 46-41 for the girls’ consolation honors. Alice Sedlacek led the winners with 13 points, Kaitlyn Spring added 10 and Ramsey Karin and Kellyn Kortemeyer scored nine apiece. Hemingford’s Catherine Bryner led all scorers with 16 points and Kambree Walker contributed 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hemingford downed Valentine 54-42 for the boys’ consolation title. Darin Turek paced the Bobcats with 14 points while his cousin, Brian Turek, and Kenny Wyland each posted eight. Cody Frank paced the Badgers with 13 points. Brysen Limbach added nine and Hank Lancaster eight.&nbsp;

🏀 Recaps | Chadron wins both games Wednesday to close holiday tournament

A pair of Huskers have decided to forgo their final year of college in Lincoln to enter the NFL Draft.

Defensive back Dicaprio Bootle announced his intentions through his Twitter account.

Tight end Jack Stoll made his announcement to give the NFL a shot on December 28.

Meanwhile, former Husker freshman receiver Marcus Fleming, who announced recently that he would transfer, has picked his destination.

The Huskers do not face Maryland next season, or in 2022.&nbsp; But it's possible the Huskers could see their former highly-touted recruit on the field at Memorial Stadium when the Terps visit Nebraska in November 2023.

By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorA pair of Huskers have decided to forgo their final year of college in Lincoln to enter the NFL Draft.Defensive back Dicaprio Bootle announced his intentions through his Twitter account.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ALL PRAISE TO THE MOST HIGH! JEREMIAH 17:7-8 🌱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GodGiven?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GodGiven</a>❤️ <a href="https://t.co/L8vepvSswi">pic.twitter.com/L8vepvSswi</a>&mdash; Star Cap 💫 † (@DicaprioBootle) <a href="https://twitter.com/DicaprioBootle/status/1344079765448384512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Tight end Jack Stoll made his announcement to give the NFL a shot on December 28.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you Nebraska! It’s been real✊🏻 <a href="https://t.co/DJItLPHrOn">pic.twitter.com/DJItLPHrOn</a>&mdash; Jack Stoll (@StollJack) <a href="https://twitter.com/StollJack/status/1343666378314641409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Meanwhile, former Husker freshman receiver Marcus Fleming, who announced recently that he would transfer, has picked his destination.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I love everything bout this place 🐢 time to work <a href="https://t.co/AkVxQgsOfg">pic.twitter.com/AkVxQgsOfg</a>&mdash; HOLLYWOOD💫 (@iam_mf6) <a href="https://twitter.com/iam_mf6/status/1343627375066705922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Huskers do not face Maryland next season, or in 2022.&nbsp; But it's possible the Huskers could see their former highly-touted recruit on the field at Memorial Stadium when the Terps visit Nebraska in November 2023.

Pair of Huskers announce plans to enter NFL Draft; Fleming chooses new school

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 assists and 12 rebounds for the 42nd triple-double of his career, and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-111 for their first win of the season. Jamal Murray added 21 points before leaving with 4:05 remaining in the third quarter after a collision in traffic sent him sprawling to the floor. He held his hand to his head for a couple of minutes but got up and walked under his own power to the locker room for further examination. He was back on the bench midway through the fourth but did not re-enter the game. James Harden had 34 points to lead undermanned Houston.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 assists and 12 rebounds for the 42nd triple-double of his career, and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Houston Rockets 124-111 for their first win of the season. Jamal Murray added 21 points before leaving with 4:05 remaining in the third quarter after a collision in traffic sent him sprawling to the floor. He held his hand to his head for a couple of minutes but got up and walked under his own power to the locker room for further examination. He was back on the bench midway through the fourth but did not re-enter the game. James Harden had 34 points to lead undermanned Houston.

Jokic's 42nd career triple-double pushes Nuggets past Rockets 124-111

Broncos can't come back against Bolts a second time

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with sportscaster and author Bob Davis.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1726c09f-9b53-4650-bbc7-6d7b7b6ad57d">To read more about Davis' recent book click here.</a>

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Sportscaster and author Bob Davis" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/tjjiv-f4aef9?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with sportscaster and author Bob Davis.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1726c09f-9b53-4650-bbc7-6d7b7b6ad57d">To read more about Davis' recent book click here.</a>

🎤Forward Ever: Sportscaster and author Bob Davis

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Brad Davison had 15 points and a career-high seven assists, and No. 9 Wisconsin overcame a dreadful start to beat Nebraska 67-53 Tuesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams. 

Micah Potter added 10 points and 11 rebounds and sparked a key 14-0 run late in the first half. Fifth-year senior Aleem Ford celebrated his 24th birthday with 13 points and eight rebounds to help the Badgers earn their ninth straight conference victory and 15th straight home win. 

The Badgers closed the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season by winning eight straight conference games to share the Big Ten regular-season title with Maryland and Michigan State.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Brad Davison had 15 points and a career-high seven assists, and No. 9 Wisconsin overcame a dreadful start to beat Nebraska 67-53 Tuesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Micah Potter added 10 points and 11 rebounds and sparked a key 14-0 run late in the first half. Fifth-year senior Aleem Ford celebrated his 24th birthday with 13 points and eight rebounds to help the Badgers earn their ninth straight conference victory and 15th straight home win. The Badgers closed the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season by winning eight straight conference games to share the Big Ten regular-season title with Maryland and Michigan State.

#9 Badgers use 14-0 run to separate from Huskers in Big Ten men's opener

🏀| Local High School Basketball Schedule - Tuesday, December 22

F|&nbsp;(7-0) Alliance 71, Scottsbluff 61

F| (7-0)&nbsp;Bridgeport 57, Chase County 43

F|&nbsp;Hyannis 55, Creek Valley 47

F|&nbsp;Paxton 54, Garden County 33

❌ North Platte St. Pat's at Ogallala - Postponed

F|&nbsp;Leyton 68, Arthur County 54

F|&nbsp;Mullen 61, Maywood-Hayes Center 39

F| (6-1)&nbsp;Bridgeport 75, Chase County 67

F|&nbsp;Maywood-Hayes Center 42, Mullen 40

F|&nbsp;Creek Valley 49, Hyannis 18

F|&nbsp;Arthur County 67, Leyton 26

F|&nbsp;North Platte St. Patrick's 57, Ogallala 52

🏀| Local High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, December 21

F|&nbsp;Morrill 46, Sioux County 44

F|&nbsp;Mullen 52, Garden County 13

F|&nbsp;Perkins County 49, Hyannis 8

F|&nbsp;Morrill 62, Sioux County 17

F|&nbsp;Mullen 67, Garden County 35

F|&nbsp;Perkins County 61, Hyannis 38

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Wednesday, 7:14 am🏀| Local High School Basketball Schedule - Tuesday, December 22Boys GamesF|&nbsp;(7-0) Alliance 71, Scottsbluff 61F| (7-0)&nbsp;Bridgeport 57, Chase County 43F|&nbsp;Hyannis 55, Creek Valley 47F|&nbsp;Morrill 58, Crawford 26F|&nbsp;Paxton 54, Garden County 33❌ North Platte St. Pat's at Ogallala - PostponedF|&nbsp;Leyton 68, Arthur County 54F|&nbsp;Mullen 61, Maywood-Hayes Center 39Girls GamesF| (6-1)&nbsp;Bridgeport 75, Chase County 67F|&nbsp;Morrill 47, Crawford 38F|&nbsp;Maywood-Hayes Center 42, Mullen 40F|&nbsp;Creek Valley 49, Hyannis 18F|&nbsp;Arthur County 67, Leyton 26F|&nbsp;North Platte St. Patrick's 57, Ogallala 52🏀| Local High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, December 21Girls GamesF|&nbsp;Mitchell 42, Bayard 35F|&nbsp;Morrill 46, Sioux County 44F|&nbsp;Mullen 52, Garden County 13F|&nbsp;Perkins County 49, Hyannis 8<figure>
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🏀| Refreshed: Local High School Basketball Scoreboard - Tuesday, December 22

With the college football season done, fan focus
begins to turn to the courts full-time for Husker nation.&nbsp; 

Nebraska will get the Big Ten basketball
season started tonight with a difficult draw at #9 Wisconsin.

Head Coach Fred Hoiberg scouts the
Badgers his Huskers will try and upset&nbsp; in Madison.

Despite such a difficult conference
opener, Hoiberg fees his team is ready following last week’s tune-up win over
Doane College.

Husker tipoff tonight is at 5:00 (MT), with FS1 TV
coverage.

Audio clips courtesy NU Athletic Communications, Huskers.com

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorWith the college football season done, fan focus
begins to turn to the courts full-time for Husker nation.&nbsp; Nebraska will get the Big Ten basketball
season started tonight with a difficult draw at #9 Wisconsin.Head Coach Fred Hoiberg scouts the
Badgers his Huskers will try and upset&nbsp; in Madison.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/952310851&color=%238c0920&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fred-hoiberg-wisconsin-scout" title="Fred Hoiberg - Wisconsin Scout" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fred Hoiberg - Wisconsin Scout</a></div></div>Despite such a difficult conference
opener, Hoiberg fees his team is ready following last week’s tune-up win over
Doane College. <div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/952311415&color=%238c0920&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/fred-hoiberg-ready-for-big-ten-play" title="Fred Hoiberg - Ready for Big Ten Play" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fred Hoiberg - Ready for Big Ten Play</a></div></div>Husker tipoff tonight is at 5:00 (MT), with FS1 TV
coverage.Audio clips courtesy NU Athletic Communications, Huskers.com

🎙 Hoiberg says Huskers ready for Big Ten opener tonight at #9 Wisconsin

(AP) Former Nebraska Head Coach and LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is leaving the program after one difficult season in which the Tigers allowed six opponents to gain more than 500 yards. Pelini signed a four-year contract worth more than $9 million and would still be owed nearly $7 million under his original contract. But LSU says Pelini has agreed to take a one-time payment that has not yet been disclosed. In a statement released by LSU, Pelini says he and head coach Ed Orgeron have “mutually decided it's best" to part ways. LSU allowed five opponents to score more than 40 points this season.

(AP) Former Nebraska Head Coach and LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini is leaving the program after one difficult season in which the Tigers allowed six opponents to gain more than 500 yards. Pelini signed a four-year contract worth more than $9 million and would still be owed nearly $7 million under his original contract. But LSU says Pelini has agreed to take a one-time payment that has not yet been disclosed. In a statement released by LSU, Pelini says he and head coach Ed Orgeron have “mutually decided it's best" to part ways. LSU allowed five opponents to score more than 40 points this season.

Bo Pelini out as LSU defensive coordinator

DENVER (AP) — Donning gray caps that declared them AFC East champions for the first time since 1995, the Buffalo Bills acted like this was old hat.

“We’re going to enjoy it on the flight back home, but we know the job ain’t done yet,” defensive end Jerry Hughes said after the Bills’ 48-19 dismantling of the Denver Broncos officially ended New England’s 11-year reign atop the division.

“We still have a lot more to accomplish,” added Hughes, who contributed to the Bills' biggest blowout of 2020 with a 21-yard fumble return for a touchdown just 17 seconds after Josh Allen’s second TD run.

Sporting blue T-shirts that read “Won but not done,” the Bills (11-3) acted like the Patriots did all those years when they dominated the division and AFC East titles were mere stepping stones.

“It’s great that we’re able to do it the first time in 25 years,” Allen said. “To be the team and to be the quarterback on the team that does it, obviously feels really good. At the same time, that’s not our end goal. We set out to do this in order to get the chance to do what we really want to do, and that’s to win a Super Bowl championship."

No disrespect to those celebrating, of course.

“I know our fans and Bills Mafia is probably going crazy right now,” Allen added. “But there’s still a lot on the table.”

Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said he received a congratulatory email from Marv Levy, the last Bills coach to win the AFC East.

But he, too, was looking beyond winning a division title.

“We have more work to do,” McDermott said.

Allen, who wasn't even born the last time the Bills won the division in 1995, ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more against the team that bypassed him in the 2018 NFL draft despite his starring at windy Wyoming, just 2½ hours north of Denver.

Asked if the snub by Broncos general manager John Elway, who chose linebacker Bradley Chubb instead, made this milestone moment any more meaningful, Allen responded, “I'm where I'm supposed to be.”

While the Bills have turned things around in Allen's three seasons, the Broncos (5-9) continue to founder. This loss secured their fourth consecutive losing season, something that hadn't happened in Denver since the franchise's futile early days in the 1960s and early '70s.

They also became the first team ever to go five years without making the playoffs following a Super Bowl title.

Allen threw for 359 yards, hitting Stefon Diggs 11 times for 147 yards before he suffered a foot injury in the fourth quarter, and Cole Beasley eight times for 112 yards.

Allen also tied Jack Kemp’s record of 25 career touchdown runs with his second TD scamper, a 1-yard keeper to the right that was set up by Andre Roberts’ 55-yard return of Taylor Russilino's short second-half kickoff.

After Allen’s 1-yard TD run to start the second half, cornerback Tre’Davious White strip-sacked Drew Lock on Denver’s first offensive play. Defensive end Jerry Hughes scooped up the ball at the 21 and weaved his way through several Broncos to make it 35-13.

Allen dismantled Denver’s makeshift secondary&nbsp;that had lost five cornerbacks in two weeks, picking on De'Vante Bausby all afternoon while completing 28 of 40 passes. Rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia held his own but was ejected in the third quarter for slapping Bills rookie receiver Gabriel Davis.

Allen threw touchdown passes to Dawson Knox and Jake Kumerow, who became the 13th Bills player to catch a TD pass, tying an NFL record held by seven other teams.

Lock hit tight end Noah Fant with a 6-yard touchdown toss with 5 seconds left in the first half, but Russolino missed the extra point. He also missed the 51-yard field goal attempt way to the right on Denver’s opening drive.

DENVER (AP) — Donning gray caps that declared them AFC East champions for the first time since 1995, the Buffalo Bills acted like this was old hat.“We’re going to enjoy it on the flight back home, but we know the job ain’t done yet,” defensive end Jerry Hughes said after the Bills’ 48-19 dismantling of the Denver Broncos officially ended New England’s 11-year reign atop the division.“We still have a lot more to accomplish,” added Hughes, who contributed to the Bills' biggest blowout of 2020 with a 21-yard fumble return for a touchdown just 17 seconds after Josh Allen’s second TD run.Sporting blue T-shirts that read “Won but not done,” the Bills (11-3) acted like the Patriots did all those years when they dominated the division and AFC East titles were mere stepping stones.“It’s great that we’re able to do it the first time in 25 years,” Allen said. “To be the team and to be the quarterback on the team that does it, obviously feels really good. At the same time, that’s not our end goal. We set out to do this in order to get the chance to do what we really want to do, and that’s to win a Super Bowl championship."No disrespect to those celebrating, of course.“I know our fans and Bills Mafia is probably going crazy right now,” Allen added. “But there’s still a lot on the table.”Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said he received a congratulatory email from Marv Levy, the last Bills coach to win the AFC East.But he, too, was looking beyond winning a division title.“We have more work to do,” McDermott said.Allen, who wasn't even born the last time the Bills won the division in 1995, ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more against the team that bypassed him in the 2018 NFL draft despite his starring at windy Wyoming, just 2½ hours north of Denver.Asked if the snub by Broncos general manager John Elway, who chose linebacker Bradley Chubb instead, made this milestone moment any more meaningful, Allen responded, “I'm where I'm supposed to be.”While the Bills have turned things around in Allen's three seasons, the Broncos (5-9) continue to founder. This loss secured their fourth consecutive losing season, something that hadn't happened in Denver since the franchise's futile early days in the 1960s and early '70s.They also became the first team ever to go five years without making the playoffs following a Super Bowl title.Allen threw for 359 yards, hitting Stefon Diggs 11 times for 147 yards before he suffered a foot injury in the fourth quarter, and Cole Beasley eight times for 112 yards.Allen also tied Jack Kemp’s record of 25 career touchdown runs with his second TD scamper, a 1-yard keeper to the right that was set up by Andre Roberts’ 55-yard return of Taylor Russilino's short second-half kickoff.After Allen’s 1-yard TD run to start the second half, cornerback Tre’Davious White strip-sacked Drew Lock on Denver’s first offensive play. Defensive end Jerry Hughes scooped up the ball at the 21 and weaved his way through several Broncos to make it 35-13.Allen dismantled Denver’s makeshift secondary&nbsp;that had lost five cornerbacks in two weeks, picking on De'Vante Bausby all afternoon while completing 28 of 40 passes. Rookie cornerback Michael Ojemudia held his own but was ejected in the third quarter for slapping Bills rookie receiver Gabriel Davis.Allen threw touchdown passes to Dawson Knox and Jake Kumerow, who became the 13th Bills player to catch a TD pass, tying an NFL record held by seven other teams.Lock hit tight end Noah Fant with a 6-yard touchdown toss with 5 seconds left in the first half, but Russolino missed the extra point. He also missed the 51-yard field goal attempt way to the right on Denver’s opening drive.“I thought offensively we had a pretty good first half there,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. “If we make the field goal and extra point for 17 points, you’re looking at a tight game.”COVID KICKERThe Broncos turned to Russolino, whose vagabond career included stops in the XFL, the Canadian Football League and even the Chinese arena league after Brandon McManus went on the COVID-19 reserve list.In addition to his short second-half kickoff to the Buffalo 4 that Roberts returned to Broncos territory, Russolino missed a 51-yard field goal and two extra points on a windy day that didn’t adversely affect Bills kicker Tyler Bass, who made both field goal attempts and all six extra points.“All four of those were disappointing,” Fangio said, “because he had a really good day in practice the other day when he was practicing and I was encouraged by him. There was some wind out there, but it didn’t bother their kicker. Yeah, I thought he was going to kick better than he did.”INJURIESBroncos OLB Bradley Chubb (ankle) and RB Royce Freeman (hip) were hurt in the second half.UP NEXTBroncos: visit the Los Angeles Chargers, who they rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat on Nov. 1 with a touchdown as time ran out.