ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86

The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given.

Aaron made his last public appearance less than two weeks ago when he received the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.

But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.

It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan.

ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth but went on to break the career home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86The Atlanta Braves said Aaron died peacefully in his sleep. No cause of death was given.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/4hOMsSGnRi">pic.twitter.com/4hOMsSGnRi</a>&mdash; Atlanta Braves (@Braves) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1352650753920430083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Aaron made his last public appearance less than two weeks ago when he received the COVID-19 vaccine.“Hammerin’ Hank” set a wide array of career hitting records during a 23-year career spent mostly with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves, including RBIs, extra-base hits and total bases.But the Hall of Famer will be remembered for one swing above all others, the one that made him baseball’s home-run king.It was a title he would hold for more than 33 years, a period in which the Hammer slowly but surely claimed his rightful place as one of America’s most iconic sporting figures, a true national treasure worthy of mention in the same breath with Ruth or Ali or Jordan.

Baseball legend Hank Aaron has died 

The Nebraska School Activities Association announced Thursday, that the Girls and Boys State Basketball Tournaments will remain in Lincoln, and will be a 5 day format this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Girls tournament is scheduled to run March 2 through 6 with the Boys Championships running March 9 through 13.&nbsp; All games this year will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena and at Lincoln Public School venues. The Bob Devaney Center will not be used, due to the University of Nebraska Volleyball team playing their season this spring.&nbsp; This change was made to limit the number of games played in single locations to help with Covid-19 social distancing protocols.&nbsp;

The 5 day format will have 2 -Class B and 4 -Class A games at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday. 

Wednesday... All Class C1 and 2 Class B games at PBA,&nbsp; and all&nbsp; Class C2, D1 and D2, first round games played at Lincoln Public School sites.

Thursday...Class D2, D1 and C2 Semi-finals at Pinnacle Bank Arena

Friday....Class C1, B and A Semi-finals at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Class D2, D1 and C2 Consolation games at Lincoln Public Schools.

Saturday....All 6 Championship games played at Pinnacle Bank Arena with the C1 Consolation game at Lincoln Public Schools.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Mike GlesingerThe Nebraska School Activities Association announced Thursday, that the Girls and Boys State Basketball Tournaments will remain in Lincoln, and will be a 5 day format this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Girls tournament is scheduled to run March 2 through 6 with the Boys Championships running March 9 through 13.&nbsp; All games this year will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena and at Lincoln Public School venues. The Bob Devaney Center will not be used, due to the University of Nebraska Volleyball team playing their season this spring.&nbsp; This change was made to limit the number of games played in single locations to help with Covid-19 social distancing protocols.&nbsp;The 5 day format will have 2 -Class B and 4 -Class A games at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday. Wednesday... All Class C1 and 2 Class B games at PBA,&nbsp; and all&nbsp; Class C2, D1 and D2, first round games played at Lincoln Public School sites.Thursday...Class D2, D1 and C2 Semi-finals at Pinnacle Bank ArenaFriday....Class C1, B and A Semi-finals at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Class D2, D1 and C2 Consolation games at Lincoln Public Schools.Saturday....All 6 Championship games played at Pinnacle Bank Arena with the C1 Consolation game at Lincoln Public Schools.&nbsp;

State Basketball to stay in Lincoln, will be a 5 day tournament

🏀| Local Prep Basketball - Friday, January 22

F| #6 Kimball vs #7 Sutherland - Girls, 3:00

F|&nbsp; #4 Hershey 49,&nbsp;#1 North Platte St. Pat's 39 - Girls

F| #2 Bridgeport 70,&nbsp; #3 Chase County 39 - Girls

PAC Tournament - Hay Springs High School

F| #4 Crawford 43,&nbsp;#1 Sioux County 40 - Girls

F| #1 Hay Springs 59,&nbsp; Crawford 28 - Boys

F| #2 Morrill 64 #6 Hemingford 35 - Girls

F| #2 Hemingford 38,&nbsp; Morrill 34 - Boys

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Saturday, 9:44 am🏀| Local Prep Basketball - Friday, January 22SPVA TournamentF| #6 Kimball vs #7 Sutherland - Girls, 3:00F|&nbsp; #4 Hershey 49,&nbsp;#1 North Platte St. Pat's 39 - GirlsF| #2 Bridgeport 70,&nbsp; #3 Chase County 39 - GirlsPAC Tournament - Hay Springs High SchoolF| #4 Crawford 43,&nbsp;#1 Sioux County 40 - GirlsF| #1 Hay Springs 59,&nbsp; Crawford 28 - BoysF| #2 Morrill 64 #6 Hemingford 35 - GirlsF| #2 Hemingford 38,&nbsp; Morrill 34 - BoysGirls GamesF|&nbsp; Gering 41,&nbsp; Chadron 36F| Mullen 41, Gordon-Rushville 25F| Sidney 52, Gothenburg 44F| Arthur County 1,&nbsp; Hyannis 0F| Ogallala 52, Alliance 36F| Mitchell 53, Southeast, WY 46Boys GamesF| Chadron 47,&nbsp; Gering 35F| Mullen 43, Gordon-Rushville 33F| Sidney 48, Gothenburg 41◼ Arthur County at HyannisF| Alliance 69, Ogallala 61 (3 OT)F| Mitchell 75, Southeast, WY 62

🏀| Scoreboard: High School Basketball - Friday, January 22

By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;Just when it seemed as though Chadron State College's wrestling team might outlast visiting Colorado Mesa University on Thursday evening in the Chicoine Center, the visitors surprised the Eagles with four straight wins by fall to claim a 34-12 team victory in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference dual meet in front of around 250 CSC students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Eagles gained a 6-0 advantage when the dual began at heavyweight. There, CSC sophomore&nbsp;Mason Watt&nbsp;earned his team six points when his opponent defaulted due to injury. The next two bouts, at 133 pounds and 141, tied the match up, when Mesa wrestlers earned simple decisions of 7-0 and 7-3. Chadron State retook the lead at 12-10 when&nbsp;Sebastian Robles&nbsp;won 3-2 at 149 pounds, and&nbsp;Preston Renner&nbsp;scored the Eagles' largest decision of the evening, winning 7-3 at 157 pounds. Four consecutive CSC wrestlers then lost matches by getting caught in pins. Among them were returning national qualifer&nbsp;Tate Allison, last weekend's RMAC Wrestler of the Week nominee&nbsp;Rowdy Pfeil, and&nbsp;Eli Hinojosa, who boasted the second best record on the team in 2019-20. The Eagles fell to 0-2 (0-1 RMAC) while Colorado Mesa improved to 2-1, all in the league rotation. CSC will depart on Friday for the Midwest Duals in Kearney, where it will meet up with No. 10 Adams State for a makeup of the canceled January 7 dual. The team will also face No. 23 Newman, as well as Central Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;Just when it seemed as though Chadron State College's wrestling team might outlast visiting Colorado Mesa University on Thursday evening in the Chicoine Center, the visitors surprised the Eagles with four straight wins by fall to claim a 34-12 team victory in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference dual meet in front of around 250 CSC students, staff, faculty, and parents. The Eagles gained a 6-0 advantage when the dual began at heavyweight. There, CSC sophomore&nbsp;Mason Watt&nbsp;earned his team six points when his opponent defaulted due to injury. The next two bouts, at 133 pounds and 141, tied the match up, when Mesa wrestlers earned simple decisions of 7-0 and 7-3. Chadron State retook the lead at 12-10 when&nbsp;Sebastian Robles&nbsp;won 3-2 at 149 pounds, and&nbsp;Preston Renner&nbsp;scored the Eagles' largest decision of the evening, winning 7-3 at 157 pounds. Four consecutive CSC wrestlers then lost matches by getting caught in pins. Among them were returning national qualifer&nbsp;Tate Allison, last weekend's RMAC Wrestler of the Week nominee&nbsp;Rowdy Pfeil, and&nbsp;Eli Hinojosa, who boasted the second best record on the team in 2019-20. The Eagles fell to 0-2 (0-1 RMAC) while Colorado Mesa improved to 2-1, all in the league rotation. CSC will depart on Friday for the Midwest Duals in Kearney, where it will meet up with No. 10 Adams State for a makeup of the canceled January 7 dual. The team will also face No. 23 Newman, as well as Central Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mesa pins way to victory at Chadron State

&nbsp; RAPID CITY, S.D. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;Kolten Mortensen, a 6-foot-8 junior, nailed a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining in overtime to give South Dakota Mines a 60-59 victory over Chadron State in the King Center in Rapid City on Thursday night in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action. The Hardrockers are now 5-4 for the season and Chadron State is 3-4. Although both teams were below par offensively, the game was a nail-biter most of the way. Chadron State's biggest lead was 6-2 after four minutes had been played.&nbsp; The Hardrockers' biggest lead was 32-24 at halftime after they tallied nine of the final 12 points in the half. The Eagles opened the second half with a 7-0 run to get back in the game.&nbsp; Mines went ahead 51-46 with a follow shot by Brannagh Walsh with 1:50 to play, but Chadron State tied the score on a 3-pointer by&nbsp;Brady Delimont&nbsp;and a turning jump shot by&nbsp;Deundra Roberson&nbsp;in the final minute. The Hardrockers had a chance to win the game down the stretch, but missed a free throw and a dunk attempt, to send it into overtime. Chadron State took a 58-55 lead with 25 seconds left when&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;grabbed his 10th rebound of the game after a teammate missed a free throw, was fouled and made both of his shots from the line. The Hardrockers' Alejandro Rama immediately dribbled the length of the floor for a layup.&nbsp; With 12.6 seconds left, Chadron State's Teddy Parham, the game's leading scorer with 24 points, was fouled.&nbsp; He made the first free shot, but missed the second.&nbsp; The Hardrockers got that rebound, and at the other end of the court, found Mortensen open on the left wing for his winning trey. Mortensen led the Hardrockers with 16 points while Rama tallied 14 and both Wilfred Dickson and Brevin Walter added eight. Besides Parham's 24 points, CSC center&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;scored 12 points before leaving the game with a knee injury midway through the second half.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added eight points for the Eagles. Chadron State shot 41 percent (23-56) from the field, was five of 21 from 3-point range and just eight of 17 from the free throw line.&nbsp; Mines shot 42 percent (24-57) from the field, including six of 19 from long range, and went six of 11 at the line. Both teams' next game will be against Black Hills State.&nbsp; The Yellow Jackets will visit the Hardrockers Saturday night and play at Chadron State on Tuesday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall, CSC Sports Information&nbsp; RAPID CITY, S.D. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;Kolten Mortensen, a 6-foot-8 junior, nailed a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining in overtime to give South Dakota Mines a 60-59 victory over Chadron State in the King Center in Rapid City on Thursday night in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action. The Hardrockers are now 5-4 for the season and Chadron State is 3-4. Although both teams were below par offensively, the game was a nail-biter most of the way. Chadron State's biggest lead was 6-2 after four minutes had been played.&nbsp; The Hardrockers' biggest lead was 32-24 at halftime after they tallied nine of the final 12 points in the half. The Eagles opened the second half with a 7-0 run to get back in the game.&nbsp; Mines went ahead 51-46 with a follow shot by Brannagh Walsh with 1:50 to play, but Chadron State tied the score on a 3-pointer by&nbsp;Brady Delimont&nbsp;and a turning jump shot by&nbsp;Deundra Roberson&nbsp;in the final minute. The Hardrockers had a chance to win the game down the stretch, but missed a free throw and a dunk attempt, to send it into overtime. Chadron State took a 58-55 lead with 25 seconds left when&nbsp;Psalm Maduakor&nbsp;grabbed his 10th rebound of the game after a teammate missed a free throw, was fouled and made both of his shots from the line. The Hardrockers' Alejandro Rama immediately dribbled the length of the floor for a layup.&nbsp; With 12.6 seconds left, Chadron State's Teddy Parham, the game's leading scorer with 24 points, was fouled.&nbsp; He made the first free shot, but missed the second.&nbsp; The Hardrockers got that rebound, and at the other end of the court, found Mortensen open on the left wing for his winning trey. Mortensen led the Hardrockers with 16 points while Rama tallied 14 and both Wilfred Dickson and Brevin Walter added eight. Besides Parham's 24 points, CSC center&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;scored 12 points before leaving the game with a knee injury midway through the second half.&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;added eight points for the Eagles. Chadron State shot 41 percent (23-56) from the field, was five of 21 from 3-point range and just eight of 17 from the free throw line.&nbsp; Mines shot 42 percent (24-57) from the field, including six of 19 from long range, and went six of 11 at the line. Both teams' next game will be against Black Hills State.&nbsp; The Yellow Jackets will visit the Hardrockers Saturday night and play at Chadron State on Tuesday night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Three-pointer in final second decides Chadron State-SD Mines game in OT

&nbsp; RAPID CITY, S.D. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;South Dakota School of Mines did not lead in the game until nearly halftime, however the Hardrocker women's basketball team went on a 14-0 headed into the midpoint intermission, and held onto its lead all through the second half, while downing the Chadron State College women 65-59 in Rapid City. Mines' Ryan Weiss hit 4-of-10 three-pointers, and 6-of-14 overall from the field, to lead her team with 21 points for the night. The Eagles, playing without leading scorer&nbsp;Taryn Foxen, shot just 38.1 percent for the game, and were 1-for-11 from beyond the arc. CSC's&nbsp;Hazel Fui&nbsp;had nine first-half points that came in spurts, during both the first and second quarters. After her final bucket of the half, however, the Eagles went completely silent for the final 5:26 of the half. The Hardrockers stretched their lead to 12 in the third quarter. Their largest lead of 13 came at 6:54 in the fourth. However the Eagles were consistent at the foul line in the fourth, hitting six of seven shots, and they hit 7-of-15 field goals in the final frame, while holding Mines to only five. Down the stretch, CSC cut the Hardrocker lead down to just 56-53 with 3:03 remaining, but Weiss hit three of her final four free throw shots to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles on the final possession of the game. CSC was led in points by&nbsp;Hazel Fui&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bailey Brooks, with 15 apiece. Both players rebounded the ball six times. Olivia Waufle&nbsp;was the Eagles' leading rebounder, grabbing eight boards. CSC fell to 0-6, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with the loss, while South Dakota Mines improved to 3-6 overall (3-5 RMAC). The Eagles return home to host Black Hills State on Tuesday, January 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Kaleb Center, CSC Sports Information Director&nbsp; RAPID CITY, S.D. -- January 21, 2021 --&nbsp;South Dakota School of Mines did not lead in the game until nearly halftime, however the Hardrocker women's basketball team went on a 14-0 headed into the midpoint intermission, and held onto its lead all through the second half, while downing the Chadron State College women 65-59 in Rapid City. Mines' Ryan Weiss hit 4-of-10 three-pointers, and 6-of-14 overall from the field, to lead her team with 21 points for the night. The Eagles, playing without leading scorer&nbsp;Taryn Foxen, shot just 38.1 percent for the game, and were 1-for-11 from beyond the arc. CSC's&nbsp;Hazel Fui&nbsp;had nine first-half points that came in spurts, during both the first and second quarters. After her final bucket of the half, however, the Eagles went completely silent for the final 5:26 of the half. The Hardrockers stretched their lead to 12 in the third quarter. Their largest lead of 13 came at 6:54 in the fourth. However the Eagles were consistent at the foul line in the fourth, hitting six of seven shots, and they hit 7-of-15 field goals in the final frame, while holding Mines to only five. Down the stretch, CSC cut the Hardrocker lead down to just 56-53 with 3:03 remaining, but Weiss hit three of her final four free throw shots to put the game just out of reach for the Eagles on the final possession of the game. CSC was led in points by&nbsp;Hazel Fui&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bailey Brooks, with 15 apiece. Both players rebounded the ball six times. Olivia Waufle&nbsp;was the Eagles' leading rebounder, grabbing eight boards. CSC fell to 0-6, all in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play, with the loss, while South Dakota Mines improved to 3-6 overall (3-5 RMAC). The Eagles return home to host Black Hills State on Tuesday, January 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hardrockers hold off Chadron State 65-59

🏀| Local Prep Basketball - Thursday, January 21

MAC Tournament - Bridgeport High School

F| #2 Bayard 58, #3 Garden County 29 - Girls

F| #1 Potter-Dix 73, #5 Creek Valley 49 - Boys

SPVA Tournament - at North Platte CC (MT)

F| #4 North Platte St Pat's 62, #1 Bridgeport 43 - Boys

F| #2 Hershey 55,&nbsp; #3 Chase County 35 - Boys

F| #6 Sutherland 54, #7 Kimball 24 - Boys

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Friday, 12:33 am🏀| Local Prep Basketball - Thursday, January 21MAC Tournament - Bridgeport High SchoolF| #1 South Platte 60, Leyton 15 - GirlsF| #2 Bayard 58, #3 Garden County 29 - GirlsF| #1 Potter-Dix 73, #5 Creek Valley 49 - BoysF| #2 Bayard 55, #3 Leyton 24 - BoysSPVA Tournament - at North Platte CC (MT)F| #4 North Platte St Pat's 62, #1 Bridgeport 43 - BoysF| #2 Hershey 55,&nbsp; #3 Chase County 35 - BoysF| #6 Sutherland 54, #7 Kimball 24 - BoysGirls GamesF| Sandhills/Thedford 57, Hyannis 15Boys Games◼ Hyannis at Sandhills/Thedford

🏀| Local Prep Basketball Scoreboard - Thursday, January 21

The Eagles open the volleyball season with matches Friday at UCCS.  Head Coach Jennifer Stadler has a preview and digs into the details of getting ready for a fall sport to be played during the winter amid a pandemic.&nbsp; Podcast hosted by Dave Collins.

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Podcast: Chadron State Sports Journal - Eagle 🏐 Head Coach Jennifer Stadler

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 12 rebounds before calling it an early night as the Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-101. Jokic also had six assists before taking a seat on the bench with the other starters for the fourth quarter after helping Denver build a big lead. Reserve Monte Morris added 15 points and Paul Millsap finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds to help Nuggets knock off the Thunder at home for the sixth straight time. Luguentz Dort kept the Thunder close early by scoring 15 of his 20 points in the first half.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 12 rebounds before calling it an early night as the Denver Nuggets routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-101. Jokic also had six assists before taking a seat on the bench with the other starters for the fourth quarter after helping Denver build a big lead. Reserve Monte Morris added 15 points and Paul Millsap finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds to help Nuggets knock off the Thunder at home for the sixth straight time. Luguentz Dort kept the Thunder close early by scoring 15 of his 20 points in the first half.

Nuggets rock Thunder 119-101

&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- January 19, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College basketball teams are due to visit South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on Thursday evening and then play at home on Tuesday, Jan. 26 against Black Hills State to make up for the games that were postponed on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Both double-headers are to tip off at 5:30. The Lady Hardrockers are 3-6 after losing to Colorado Mines at home last Saturday night 66-52 despite the fact their top gun, Ryan Weiss, a 5-9 junior, hit five 3-pointers while scoring 17 points. Weiss is averaging 17.5 points and 6.8 rebounds The Mines women lost to all four of the Denver-area teams--Colorado Mines, Regis, Metro State and Colorado Christian--on the road in December.&nbsp; Their wins have been over Adams State 70-57 and Western Colorado 72-68 the next night after the Hardrockers had lost to the Lady Mountaineers 79-72 in early January. Both games were played in Gunnison. The Rapid City team also was to play at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., during that trip, but the Skyhawks forfeited because of&nbsp;COVID issues on their roster. The Mines men are 4-4 after edging Regis 74-70 last Friday night in Rapid City. It was the Hardrockers' first home game. Their other wins were over Adams State and Colorado Christian in December and Fort Lewis 84-79 in overtime in early January. Coached by Chadron State graduate Eric Glenn, the Hardrockers have numerous new players this year. Their top scorer is Wilfred Dickson, a 6-4 senior from New Zealand who is shooting 45.5 percent from the field and averaging 12.5 points. Brevin Walter, a 6-4 redshirt freshman, and Alejandro Rama, a 6-1 sophomore who was a standout at Red Cloud High near Pine Ridge, are both averaging about 10.5 points.&nbsp; Rama had 24 points in the overtime win at Fort Lewis. Both Black Hills State teams are to play at South Dakota Mines on Saturday night before visiting CSC. The Black Hills women are 6-3. They lost their season opener at Western Colorado and won six games in a row before losing at Colorado Mesa 65-58 on Jan. 9 and to Western Colorado 70-61 in overtime at home on Saturday night. Their standout is 5-9 senior Racquel Wientjes, who is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. She has tallied at least 28 points four times this winter. Morgan Ham, a 6-1 senior, is averaging 16 points.&nbsp; The Black Hills men haven't played since Jan. 4 when they lost 85-83 in overtime to 8-0 Colorado Mines in Spearfish. Joel Scott, a 6-7 sophomore is averaging 17.5 points and Trey Whitley, a 6-1 senior, is averaging 14.5 for the Jackets. The Chadron State men have added two players recently.&nbsp; They are&nbsp;Deundra Roberson, a 6-footer from Columbia Heights, Minn., and 6-4&nbsp;Bryant Jefferson&nbsp;from Palo Alto, Calif. Roberson made a huge contribution during the Eagles' 85-73 win over Western Colorado on Friday night by making seven of nine field goal shots, three of them 3-pointers, while scoring 18 points. He averaged 20.7 points and was an all-region choice while playing at North Iowa Area Community College at Mason City in 2019-20. Jefferson made his only field goal attempt and added a free throw Friday night, and appears capable of giving the Eagles some depth in the front line.&nbsp; He formerly played at College of San Mateo in California. The Eagles now have three Jeffersons on the team--leading scorer&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;of Buckeye, Ariz., point guard&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;of Lewisville, Texas, and&nbsp;Bryant Jefferson. The Hardrockers programs will be testing their capacity to return to hosting spectators on Thursday evening, as they welcome a few of their student-athletes' families&nbsp;to the games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: Con Marshall, CSC Athletics&nbsp; CHADRON, Neb. -- January 19, 2021 --&nbsp;The Chadron State College basketball teams are due to visit South Dakota Mines in Rapid City on Thursday evening and then play at home on Tuesday, Jan. 26 against Black Hills State to make up for the games that were postponed on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Both double-headers are to tip off at 5:30. The Lady Hardrockers are 3-6 after losing to Colorado Mines at home last Saturday night 66-52 despite the fact their top gun, Ryan Weiss, a 5-9 junior, hit five 3-pointers while scoring 17 points. Weiss is averaging 17.5 points and 6.8 rebounds The Mines women lost to all four of the Denver-area teams--Colorado Mines, Regis, Metro State and Colorado Christian--on the road in December.&nbsp; Their wins have been over Adams State 70-57 and Western Colorado 72-68 the next night after the Hardrockers had lost to the Lady Mountaineers 79-72 in early January. Both games were played in Gunnison. The Rapid City team also was to play at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., during that trip, but the Skyhawks forfeited because of&nbsp;COVID issues on their roster. The Mines men are 4-4 after edging Regis 74-70 last Friday night in Rapid City. It was the Hardrockers' first home game. Their other wins were over Adams State and Colorado Christian in December and Fort Lewis 84-79 in overtime in early January. Coached by Chadron State graduate Eric Glenn, the Hardrockers have numerous new players this year. Their top scorer is Wilfred Dickson, a 6-4 senior from New Zealand who is shooting 45.5 percent from the field and averaging 12.5 points. Brevin Walter, a 6-4 redshirt freshman, and Alejandro Rama, a 6-1 sophomore who was a standout at Red Cloud High near Pine Ridge, are both averaging about 10.5 points.&nbsp; Rama had 24 points in the overtime win at Fort Lewis. Both Black Hills State teams are to play at South Dakota Mines on Saturday night before visiting CSC. The Black Hills women are 6-3. They lost their season opener at Western Colorado and won six games in a row before losing at Colorado Mesa 65-58 on Jan. 9 and to Western Colorado 70-61 in overtime at home on Saturday night. Their standout is 5-9 senior Racquel Wientjes, who is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds. She has tallied at least 28 points four times this winter. Morgan Ham, a 6-1 senior, is averaging 16 points.&nbsp; The Black Hills men haven't played since Jan. 4 when they lost 85-83 in overtime to 8-0 Colorado Mines in Spearfish. Joel Scott, a 6-7 sophomore is averaging 17.5 points and Trey Whitley, a 6-1 senior, is averaging 14.5 for the Jackets. The Chadron State men have added two players recently.&nbsp; They are&nbsp;Deundra Roberson, a 6-footer from Columbia Heights, Minn., and 6-4&nbsp;Bryant Jefferson&nbsp;from Palo Alto, Calif. Roberson made a huge contribution during the Eagles' 85-73 win over Western Colorado on Friday night by making seven of nine field goal shots, three of them 3-pointers, while scoring 18 points. He averaged 20.7 points and was an all-region choice while playing at North Iowa Area Community College at Mason City in 2019-20. Jefferson made his only field goal attempt and added a free throw Friday night, and appears capable of giving the Eagles some depth in the front line.&nbsp; He formerly played at College of San Mateo in California. The Eagles now have three Jeffersons on the team--leading scorer&nbsp;Jacob Jefferson&nbsp;of Buckeye, Ariz., point guard&nbsp;Marcus Jefferson&nbsp;of Lewisville, Texas, and&nbsp;Bryant Jefferson. The Hardrockers programs will be testing their capacity to return to hosting spectators on Thursday evening, as they welcome a few of their student-athletes' families&nbsp;to the games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eagles taking hoops show on the road to Rapid City Thursday

🏀| Tuesday - High School Basketball - January 19

MAC Tournament - higher seed hosts

F|&nbsp;#2 Bayard 69, #7 Minatare 31 - Boys

F|&nbsp;#3 Leyton 51, #6 Garden County 38 - Boys

F|&nbsp; #5 Creek Valley 68, #4 South Platte 64 - Boys

SPVA Tournament - higher seed hosts

F| #4 Hershey 61, #5 Perkins County 24 - Girls

F|&nbsp;#2 Bridgeport 68, #7 Sutherland 20 - Girls

F|&nbsp;#3 Chase County 64, #6 Kimball 14 - Girls

❌ #4 Edgemont, SD vs #5 Crawford - Boys, 5:30 - Canceled Covid precautions

F| #3 Morrill 51,&nbsp; #6 Sioux County 17 - Boys

Regular Season Non-Tournament Games

F|&nbsp;Alliance 63, Gordon-Rushville 49

F|&nbsp;Mitchell 63, Pine Bluffs, WY 55

F| Gordon-Rushville 63, Alliance 29

F|&nbsp;Mitchell 60, Pine Bluffs, WY 34

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🏀| Scoreboard: Second Night of High School Basketball Conference Tournament Play

🏀| Monday Night Hoops - High School Basketball - January 18

F| #2 Bayard 70, #7 Creek Valley 7 - Girls

F|&nbsp;#3 Garden County 50, #6 Potter-Dix 25 -Girls

◼ #4 Leyton vs #5 Minatare - Girls, 6:30

F| #4 North Platte St. Pat's 69, #5 Perkins County 32 - Boys

F|&nbsp;#2 Hershey 69, #7 Kimball 19- Boys

F|&nbsp;#3 Chase County 67,&nbsp; #6 Sutherland 24- Boys

PAC Tournament - higher seed hosts

F|&nbsp;#4 Crawford 45, #5 Hay Springs 30 - Girls

F|&nbsp;#6 Hemingford 59, #3 Edgemont, SD 36 - Girls

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🏀| Conference Tournament Scoreboard - Monday Night High School Basketball - January 18

&nbsp; Lincoln – The University of Nebraska men's basketball program will continue to pause team activities for a minimum of seven more days due to additional positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Tier 1 personnel include student athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact. As of testing results through Saturday, Nebraska is in the Red/Red threshold in the Big Ten Conference guidelines for both Team Positivity Rate and Population Positivity Rate. Under those conditions, the team will extend its pause on regular practice and competition for a minimum of seven days. Currently, a total of 12 individuals in the MBB program, including seven players and Head Coach&nbsp;Fred Hoiberg, are in isolation or quarantine due to positive test results per CDC, Big Ten and Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department guidelines. &nbsp;Based on testing results through the latest round of testing, at least 30 percent of Tier 1 personnel has been confirmed positive in the last seven days. Due to the extension of the pause, the Huskers' home game against Minnesota (Jan. 20) and contest at Iowa (Jan. 24) have been postponed. The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options. At this time, no determination has been made on how the pause may impact scheduled games beyond Jan. 24. We will also conduct all the necessary procedures included in the Big Ten Conference protocols. Consistent with all of our athletic programs, we report any positive test result to the University, and it is included in its daily reports to the Lancaster County Health Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; Lincoln – The University of Nebraska men's basketball program will continue to pause team activities for a minimum of seven more days due to additional positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Tier 1 personnel include student athletes, coaches and any staff member whose job requires close regular contact. As of testing results through Saturday, Nebraska is in the Red/Red threshold in the Big Ten Conference guidelines for both Team Positivity Rate and Population Positivity Rate. Under those conditions, the team will extend its pause on regular practice and competition for a minimum of seven days. Currently, a total of 12 individuals in the MBB program, including seven players and Head Coach&nbsp;Fred Hoiberg, are in isolation or quarantine due to positive test results per CDC, Big Ten and Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department guidelines. &nbsp;Based on testing results through the latest round of testing, at least 30 percent of Tier 1 personnel has been confirmed positive in the last seven days. Due to the extension of the pause, the Huskers' home game against Minnesota (Jan. 20) and contest at Iowa (Jan. 24) have been postponed. The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options. At this time, no determination has been made on how the pause may impact scheduled games beyond Jan. 24. We will also conduct all the necessary procedures included in the Big Ten Conference protocols. Consistent with all of our athletic programs, we report any positive test result to the University, and it is included in its daily reports to the Lancaster County Health Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Husker men's basketball at a standstill with 12 positive COVID-19 tests

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration with one-year contracts for left-hander Kyle Freeland and five other players as they try to get back on track after missing the playoffs the past two seasons. Freeland saw his pay increase to $5,025,000 for this year following a bounce-back season. He made a pro-rated $1,064.815 of a $2,875,000 salary in 2020. The Denver native tied for the major league lead in starts with 13. The others to agree to deals Friday were right-handers Carlos Estévez, Jon Gray and Robert Stephenson, along with infielder Ryan McMahon and outfielder Raimel Tapia.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration with one-year contracts for left-hander Kyle Freeland and five other players as they try to get back on track after missing the playoffs the past two seasons. Freeland saw his pay increase to $5,025,000 for this year following a bounce-back season. He made a pro-rated $1,064.815 of a $2,875,000 salary in 2020. The Denver native tied for the major league lead in starts with 13. The others to agree to deals Friday were right-handers Carlos Estévez, Jon Gray and Robert Stephenson, along with infielder Ryan McMahon and outfielder Raimel Tapia.

Rockies keeping key pitchers, come to contract deals

🏀📻 | CSC Women's Basketball Broadcast Podcast! Full Game Replay

🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Saturday, January 16

F|&nbsp;Gering 57, Gillette-Campbell County, WY 54

F|&nbsp;Bridgeport 45, Mitchell 41

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 66, Kimball 21

F|&nbsp;North Platte 51, Sidney 35

F|&nbsp;Hay Springs 59, Potter-Dix 25

F|&nbsp;Sioux County 62, Hemingford 33

F|&nbsp;Wauneta-Palisade 71, Garden County 42

F|&nbsp; Cheyenne East, WY 72, Alliance 58

F|&nbsp;Cheyenne Central, WY 66, Scottsbluff 33

F|&nbsp;Gillette - Campbell County., WY 69, Gering 31

F|&nbsp;Bridgeport 68, Mitchell 65

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 85, Kimball 25

F|&nbsp;Mullen 61, Arthur County 22

F|&nbsp;North Platte 81, Sidney 49

F|&nbsp;Sandhills Valley 80, Hyannis 67

F|&nbsp;South Platte 49, Leyton 44

F|&nbsp;Potter-Dix 54, Hay Springs 39

F|&nbsp;Hemingford 57, Sioux County 20

F| Garden County 44, Wauneta-Palisade 41

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🏀| Saturday Night Scoreboard: NE Panhandle Hoops - January 16

DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog scored two goals to reach 200 for his career, helping the Colorado Avalanche rebound from an opening-night loss with an 8-0 rout of the St. Louis Blues. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Mikko Rantanen scored the 100th goal of his career and added an assist, and Nazem Kadri also had a goal and an assist. Philipp Grubauer faced just 20 shots in his 12th career shutout and Cale Makar had three assists for Colorado. The Avalanche entered the season with title expectations but had a lackluster effort in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday night. After a scoreless first period, their offense broke out in the second and third.

DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog scored two goals to reach 200 for his career, helping the Colorado Avalanche rebound from an opening-night loss with an 8-0 rout of the St. Louis Blues. Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Mikko Rantanen scored the 100th goal of his career and added an assist, and Nazem Kadri also had a goal and an assist. Philipp Grubauer faced just 20 shots in his 12th career shutout and Cale Makar had three assists for Colorado. The Avalanche entered the season with title expectations but had a lackluster effort in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday night. After a scoreless first period, their offense broke out in the second and third.

Avalanche of goals for Colorado in 8-0 burial of Blues

Center Jacob Jefferson sank 10 of 14 field goal attempts while scoring 24 points and newcomer Deundra Roberson was seven of nine from the field while tallying 18 as the Chadron State College men’s basketball team defeated the Western Colorado Mountaineers 85-73 on Friday night in the Chicoine Center at CSC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Eagles shot 54.7 percent from the field that included 12 of 24 from 3-point territory.&nbsp; They led 48-36 at halftime and were ahead by as many as 20 points in the second half, when both teams wound up scoring 37 points. Both teams also grabbed 31 rebounds.

CSC’s Brady Delimont returned from missing two games because of a concussion to add 14 points. Point guard Marcus Jefferson scored just six points, all on free throws, but handed out eight assists and collected nine rebounds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Five Western players scored in double figures, but their total was just 52 points as two of the Mountaineers finished with 11 and the remaining three scored 10 apiece.&nbsp; Western shot 46 percent from the field and was eight of 24 points from behind the arc.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State is now 3-3 for the season and Western is 2-5.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both Chadron State teams were scheduled to play three double-headers in a five-day period beginning Friday night, but all of the other games were postponed because of COVID issues involving the opponents.&nbsp; Next on the Eagles’ schedule are games against South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City on Thursday, Jan. 21.&nbsp;

By: Con Marshall, CSC AthleticsCenter Jacob Jefferson sank 10 of 14 field goal attempts while scoring 24 points and newcomer Deundra Roberson was seven of nine from the field while tallying 18 as the Chadron State College men’s basketball team defeated the Western Colorado Mountaineers 85-73 on Friday night in the Chicoine Center at CSC.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Eagles shot 54.7 percent from the field that included 12 of 24 from 3-point territory.&nbsp; They led 48-36 at halftime and were ahead by as many as 20 points in the second half, when both teams wound up scoring 37 points. Both teams also grabbed 31 rebounds.CSC’s Brady Delimont returned from missing two games because of a concussion to add 14 points. Point guard Marcus Jefferson scored just six points, all on free throws, but handed out eight assists and collected nine rebounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Five Western players scored in double figures, but their total was just 52 points as two of the Mountaineers finished with 11 and the remaining three scored 10 apiece.&nbsp; Western shot 46 percent from the field and was eight of 24 points from behind the arc.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron State is now 3-3 for the season and Western is 2-5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Both Chadron State teams were scheduled to play three double-headers in a five-day period beginning Friday night, but all of the other games were postponed because of COVID issues involving the opponents.&nbsp; Next on the Eagles’ schedule are games against South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City on Thursday, Jan. 21.&nbsp;

MBB🏀 | Eagles bury Mountaineers from three-point line Friday, 85-73

Chadron State's basketball games next week against Black Hills State have been rescheduled.

The Eagles and Yellow Jackets will have to wait one extra week to face off in their bitter rivalry, which is now set for Tuesday, January 26 at the Chicoine Center.&nbsp; Tip times remain the same, 5:30 and 7:30.

Both the women's and men's games on Tuesday, January 19 in Chadron were postponed ahead of time due to covid-19 protocol with both schools.

We will have live radio of the rescheduled games on Double Q Country, 97.5 FM and streamed at panhandlepost.com.&nbsp;

For now, CSC will not take the floor again until next Thursday, January 21 when a trip to South Dakota Mines is scheduled.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorChadron State's basketball games next week against Black Hills State have been rescheduled.The Eagles and Yellow Jackets will have to wait one extra week to face off in their bitter rivalry, which is now set for Tuesday, January 26 at the Chicoine Center.&nbsp; Tip times remain the same, 5:30 and 7:30.Both the women's and men's games on Tuesday, January 19 in Chadron were postponed ahead of time due to covid-19 protocol with both schools.We will have live radio of the rescheduled games on Double Q Country, 97.5 FM and streamed at panhandlepost.com.&nbsp;For now, CSC will not take the floor again until next Thursday, January 21 when a trip to South Dakota Mines is scheduled.

Chadron State reschedules games against Black Hills State

We could be in for quite a game tonight at the Chicoine Center when two teams battling for a top-eight spot in the RMAC playoffs meet.&nbsp; Chadron State faces the Western Colorado Mountaineers in men's basketball at 6:00, with no fans allowed to attend.&nbsp; 

Radio coverage will be on 97.5 and 105.9 FM as well as the station's live streams at panhandlepost.com.

The Eagles are currently holding the final RMAC playoff position (#8) while WCU is ninth.&nbsp; Each side has tallied two victories in conference play.&nbsp; In order for the RMAC to crown a champion at least five teams must play 11 RMAC games, a target that appears reachable at this point in the season.

The three-point line will play a huge factor tonight.&nbsp; The two schools combine to average 54 attempts from behind the arc per game, and WCU is coming off a scorching 102-87 win against Colorado Christian in which the Mountaineers buried 18 triples at a 45-percent clip.&nbsp; WCU has nailed 33 threes over its last two contests.&nbsp; Chadron State hasn't hit any fewer than eight threes in a game this season.

Looking ahead, CSC isn't scheduled for action again until next Thursday, January 21.&nbsp; Fort Lewis postponed tomorrow's match-up, and Black Hills postponed Tuesday's game all due to the pandemic.

The CSC women will not play its next three scheduled games, this weekend against WCU and FLC, and next Tuesday against BHSU due to covid-19 protocol.

All games can be rescheduled if schools can agree to make-up dates.

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorWe could be in for quite a game tonight at the Chicoine Center when two teams battling for a top-eight spot in the RMAC playoffs meet.&nbsp; Chadron State faces the Western Colorado Mountaineers in men's basketball at 6:00, with no fans allowed to attend.&nbsp; Radio coverage will be on 97.5 and 105.9 FM as well as the station's live streams at panhandlepost.com.The Eagles are currently holding the final RMAC playoff position (#8) while WCU is ninth.&nbsp; Each side has tallied two victories in conference play.&nbsp; In order for the RMAC to crown a champion at least five teams must play 11 RMAC games, a target that appears reachable at this point in the season.The three-point line will play a huge factor tonight.&nbsp; The two schools combine to average 54 attempts from behind the arc per game, and WCU is coming off a scorching 102-87 win against Colorado Christian in which the Mountaineers buried 18 triples at a 45-percent clip.&nbsp; WCU has nailed 33 threes over its last two contests.&nbsp; Chadron State hasn't hit any fewer than eight threes in a game this season.Looking ahead, CSC isn't scheduled for action again until next Thursday, January 21.&nbsp; Fort Lewis postponed tomorrow's match-up, and Black Hills postponed Tuesday's game all due to the pandemic.The CSC women will not play its next three scheduled games, this weekend against WCU and FLC, and next Tuesday against BHSU due to covid-19 protocol.All games can be rescheduled if schools can agree to make-up dates.

Eagle men's basketball battles close competitor for RMAC playoff position Friday

🏀| Panhandle Prep Basketball - Friday, January 15

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 57, Gering 53

F|&nbsp;Cheyenne East, WY 62, Scottsbluff 55

F|&nbsp;Gering 46, Gordon-Rushville 38

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🏀| SCORES: Panhandle Prep Basketball - Friday, January 15

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half to help Denver overcome Stephen Curry's sharp shooting as the Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 114-104. Jokic also had 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his 46th career triple-double. The big man entered averaging a triple-double and leading the NBA in assists. Will Barton and Jamal Murray each added 17 points on a night when seven Nuggets scored in double figures. Curry finished with 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting. He hit five 3-pointers to give him 2,545 for his career. Curry is 15 from tying Reggie Miller for second place on the league’s all-time list.

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half to help Denver overcome Stephen Curry's sharp shooting as the Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 114-104. Jokic also had 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his 46th career triple-double. The big man entered averaging a triple-double and leading the NBA in assists. Will Barton and Jamal Murray each added 17 points on a night when seven Nuggets scored in double figures. Curry finished with 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting. He hit five 3-pointers to give him 2,545 for his career. Curry is 15 from tying Reggie Miller for second place on the league’s all-time list.

Nuggets halt Curry's big night in time to beat Warriors 114-104

🏀| NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Thursday, January 14

F|&nbsp;Bayard 45, Sioux County 41

F|&nbsp;Cody-Kilgore 51, Hay Springs 46

F|&nbsp;South Platte 63, Wallace 29

F|&nbsp;Paxton 57, Creek Valley 19

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Hay Springs 39, Cody-Kilgore 27

F|&nbsp;&nbsp;Wallace 71, South Platte 47

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🏀| Scoreboard Update: NE Panhandle High School Hoops - Thursday, January 14

Four upcoming Chadron State College basketball games will be postponed around Covid-19 concerns, and one game will tip off at a new time. The CSC women will be forced to postpone the three games scheduled for Friday with Western Colorado, Saturday with Fort Lewis and Tuesday with Black Hills State. The men's team will not face Fort Lewis as scheduled on Saturday, but is still on for its Friday evening tilt against Western Colorado and its Tuesday contest with BHSU. In addition, the men's game on Friday will be moved up to 6 p.m. to accomodate the visiting team. No dates have been set for the makeup of any of the postponements, at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By: CSC AthleticsFour upcoming Chadron State College basketball games will be postponed around Covid-19 concerns, and one game will tip off at a new time. The CSC women will be forced to postpone the three games scheduled for Friday with Western Colorado, Saturday with Fort Lewis and Tuesday with Black Hills State. The men's team will not face Fort Lewis as scheduled on Saturday, but is still on for its Friday evening tilt against Western Colorado and its Tuesday contest with BHSU. In addition, the men's game on Friday will be moved up to 6 p.m. to accomodate the visiting team. No dates have been set for the makeup of any of the postponements, at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏀 Friday night men's battle against Western Colorado last game left of weekend

DENVER (AP) — Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. 

A right-hander who turns 26 on Jan. 21, Senzatela was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 12 starts last year. He earned $212,407 prorated from a $573,500 salary and had been eligible for arbitration for the first time. 

Seven Rockies remain eligible to exchange proposed arbitration salaries on Friday: right-handers Carlos Estévez, Mychal Givens, Jon Gray and Robert Stephenson, left-hander Kyle Freeland, second baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Raimel Tapia.

DENVER (AP) — Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. A right-hander who turns 26 on Jan. 21, Senzatela was 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 12 starts last year. He earned $212,407 prorated from a $573,500 salary and had been eligible for arbitration for the first time. Seven Rockies remain eligible to exchange proposed arbitration salaries on Friday: right-handers Carlos Estévez, Mychal Givens, Jon Gray and Robert Stephenson, left-hander Kyle Freeland, second baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Raimel Tapia.