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>🏀| High School Holiday Tournament Schedules Thursday - (MT)Greg Miller Memorial Holiday Tournament - Hershey, NE (PPD from WED)◼ 11:00 - Girls 3rd Place◼ 12:30 - Boys 3rd Place◼ 2:00 - Girls Championship◼ 3:30 - Boys ChampionshipSouth Platte Holiday Tournament - Big Springs, NE (PPD from WED)◼ 1:00 - Girls 3rd Place◼ 2:45 - Boys 3rd Place◼ 4:30 - Girls Championship◼ 6:15 - Boys ChampionshipHastings Holiday Tournament - (PPD from WED)◼ 10:00 - Girls 3rd Place◼ 11:45 - Girls Championship - UPDATED TIME◼ 11:45 - Scottsbluff at Lexington (LHS gym) - Boys - UPDATED◼ TBD - Hastings vs Lexington - Boys - UPDATED<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

<figure>
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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

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

“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.”

The 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.”

Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb (ankle) and RB Royce Freeman (hip) were hurt in the second half.

Broncos: 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.

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.

Bills clinch first division title since 1995 with rout of Broncos 48-19

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and mistake-prone Nebraska rolled up 620 total yards in wearing down Rutgers 28-21 in the kickoff to Big Ten Champions Week. Dedrick Mills rushed for a career-high 191 yards and Wan’Dale Robinson ran for a touchdown and caught another as the Cornhuskers (3-5, 3-5) overcame four turnovers and denied Rutgers (3-6, 3-6) a Big Ten-best four wins in a season. Martinez finished 24 of 28 for 255 yards and carried 23 times for 157 yards as Nebraska outgained Rutgers 620 yards to 252 yards.

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 </figure>PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and mistake-prone Nebraska rolled up 620 total yards in wearing down Rutgers 28-21 in the kickoff to Big Ten Champions Week. Dedrick Mills rushed for a career-high 191 yards and Wan’Dale Robinson ran for a touchdown and caught another as the Cornhuskers (3-5, 3-5) overcame four turnovers and denied Rutgers (3-6, 3-6) a Big Ten-best four wins in a season. Martinez finished 24 of 28 for 255 yards and carried 23 times for 157 yards as Nebraska outgained Rutgers 620 yards to 252 yards.

Huskers overcome 4 turnovers to turn away Rutgers, 28-21

By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant

&nbsp; COLORADO SPRINGS -- Friday, December 18 --&nbsp;Chadron State women's basketball erased a 10-point deficit with three minutes remaining against UCCS Friday night, but late free throws by the Mountain Lions pushed them to a 73-68 victory in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jori Peters&nbsp;sunk a three pointer to start a 9-0 Eagle scoring run, with 2:51 remaining in the final period.&nbsp;Bailey Brooks&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;combined to score the next six points of the game, lowering UCCS's lead to one with 46 seconds remaining. After an Eagle missed free throw, the Mountain Lions made their next four attempts in the final 15 seconds from the charity stripe to seal the victory.

CSC had also nearly erased UCCS' largest lead of the ballgame, 15 points in the second quarter, with the late-game comeback.

The loss drops CSC to 0-2 overall and in the conference. UCCS improves to 1-0. Chadron State shot 32.9 percent (23-70) in the loss. The victors finished 23-62 (37.1 percent) from the field. After shooting 28 percent in the first half, CSC improved to 40 percent in the final two periods. UCCS converted 10 of 25 attempts (40 percent) from three and were 77.3 percent (17-22) from the free throw line. The host was a perfect eight of eight from the charity stripe in the final period. The Eagles finished seven of 19 from three and 15 of 25 from the free throw line, 36.8 percent and 60 percent, respectively. Chadron State was outrebounded 48 to 37 in the loss. 23 of the Eagles 68 points were scored off 19 Mountain Lion turnovers. UCCS converted 10 Chadron State turnovers into 11 points. Taryn Foxen&nbsp;led both teams with 20 points and eight assists. Brooks finished with a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Peterson joined the duo in double-figures with 10 points. Tatum Tellin led the Mountain Lions with 14 points. Abby Feickert and Maddie Golla were close behind with 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Eagles return to action after the holiday season, when they host Colorado School of Mines on January 3 at 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By: John Murphy, CSC Sports Information Assistant&nbsp; COLORADO SPRINGS -- Friday, December 18 --&nbsp;Chadron State women's basketball erased a 10-point deficit with three minutes remaining against UCCS Friday night, but late free throws by the Mountain Lions pushed them to a 73-68 victory in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jori Peters&nbsp;sunk a three pointer to start a 9-0 Eagle scoring run, with 2:51 remaining in the final period.&nbsp;Bailey Brooks&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tatum Peterson&nbsp;combined to score the next six points of the game, lowering UCCS's lead to one with 46 seconds remaining. After an Eagle missed free throw, the Mountain Lions made their next four attempts in the final 15 seconds from the charity stripe to seal the victory. CSC had also nearly erased UCCS' largest lead of the ballgame, 15 points in the second quarter, with the late-game comeback.The loss drops CSC to 0-2 overall and in the conference. UCCS improves to 1-0. Chadron State shot 32.9 percent (23-70) in the loss. The victors finished 23-62 (37.1 percent) from the field. After shooting 28 percent in the first half, CSC improved to 40 percent in the final two periods. UCCS converted 10 of 25 attempts (40 percent) from three and were 77.3 percent (17-22) from the free throw line. The host was a perfect eight of eight from the charity stripe in the final period. The Eagles finished seven of 19 from three and 15 of 25 from the free throw line, 36.8 percent and 60 percent, respectively. Chadron State was outrebounded 48 to 37 in the loss. 23 of the Eagles 68 points were scored off 19 Mountain Lion turnovers. UCCS converted 10 Chadron State turnovers into 11 points. Taryn Foxen&nbsp;led both teams with 20 points and eight assists. Brooks finished with a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Peterson joined the duo in double-figures with 10 points. Tatum Tellin led the Mountain Lions with 14 points. Abby Feickert and Maddie Golla were close behind with 12 and 10 points, respectively. The Eagles return to action after the holiday season, when they host Colorado School of Mines on January 3 at 4 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Down 15, Chadron State takes UCCS down to final seconds after valiant road comeback

🏀| High School Basketball - Saturday, December 19

F|&nbsp;St. Thomas More, S.D. 67, Scottsbluff 51

F|&nbsp;Niobrara County, Lusk, Wyo. 55, Sioux County 20

F|&nbsp;St. Thomas More, S.D. 66, Scottsbluff 39

F|&nbsp;Sioux County 53, Lusk, Wyo. 40

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: Sunday, 8:47 am🏀| High School Basketball - Saturday, December 19Boys GamesF| Alliance 61, Sidney 47F|&nbsp;St. Thomas More, S.D. 67, Scottsbluff 51F|&nbsp;Bridgeport 57, Chadron 41❌ Leyton at Hemingford - PostponedF|&nbsp;Mitchell 64, Morrill 53❌ Bayard at Kimball - PostponedF|&nbsp;Hyannis 54, Twin Loup 41F|&nbsp;Ogallala 59, Hershey 53F|&nbsp;Niobrara County, Lusk, Wyo. 55, Sioux County 20<figure>
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🏀| Scores: High School Basketball - Saturday, December 19

&nbsp; Lincoln -- Delano Banton recorded the second triple-double in school history, and the Huskers scored the most points in a single game since 1995 in a 110-64 win over Doane Thursday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp; Banton scored 13 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished 10 assists to become just the second Husker to score a triple double in program history. He is the second player to achieve the feat in as many seasons after&nbsp;Cam Mack&nbsp;recorded the feat last December.&nbsp; Banton's performance helped Nebraska (4-3) put five players in double figures, while four others had at least eight points.&nbsp;Teddy Allen&nbsp;paced NU with 16 points, while&nbsp;Yvan Ouedraogo&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Trevor Lakes&nbsp;(12) and&nbsp;Kobe Webster&nbsp;(12) all posted double-figure efforts off the bench for Nebraska. Despite a slow start with neither team scoring a field goal for the first 2:42, the Huskers broke away with a 6-0 run headed into the first media timeout. The Nebraska lead stretched even further after&nbsp;Trevor Lakes&nbsp;netted a 3-pointer in his first 14 seconds on the court as a Husker. Lakes went on to score three 3-pointers on as many attempts in the half and finish 4-5 from beyond the arc after being cleared earlier on Thursday. The Huskers outscored Doane 34-7 over the final 9:43 of the first half, closing the half on a 15-2 run to take a 57-26 lead into the locker room. NU held the Tigers to just 23 percent shooting in the opening 20 minutes and 29 percent on the night. Nebraska kept the foot on the gas in the second half, finishing 59 percent from the field and holding Doane to 36 percent from the floor. The Tigers pieced together an 11-0 run five minutes in to the half, but the Huskers responded with a dunk from&nbsp;Yvan Ouedraogo, a defensive stop and a 3-point finish by&nbsp;Teddy Allen&nbsp;to put a stop to the comeback effort. Nebraska outscored Doane 24-6 in the paint on their way to victory.&nbsp; Nebraska's 110 points against Doane rank 12th in the record book for most single-game points scored. Nebraska's 110-point effort was the most since 1995 when Nebraska scored 114 against Oregon. The final score also sets a&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena record for most points in a game. &nbsp; In addition to Lakes,&nbsp;Eduardo Andre&nbsp;also made his Husker debut against Doane. The freshman scored nine points and picked up four boards and two blocks in 14 minutes of work.&nbsp; Joe Burt and Trey Winkler led Doane with 11 points apiece, as the Tigers went 13-of-46 from 3-point range in the loss.&nbsp; The Huskers open Big Ten play next week, traveling to face Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on FS1 and broadcast on Husker Sports Network.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By: NU Athletic Communications&nbsp; Lincoln -- Delano Banton recorded the second triple-double in school history, and the Huskers scored the most points in a single game since 1995 in a 110-64 win over Doane Thursday night at&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena.&nbsp; Banton scored 13 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and dished 10 assists to become just the second Husker to score a triple double in program history. He is the second player to achieve the feat in as many seasons after&nbsp;Cam Mack&nbsp;recorded the feat last December.&nbsp; Banton's performance helped Nebraska (4-3) put five players in double figures, while four others had at least eight points.&nbsp;Teddy Allen&nbsp;paced NU with 16 points, while&nbsp;Yvan Ouedraogo&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Trevor Lakes&nbsp;(12) and&nbsp;Kobe Webster&nbsp;(12) all posted double-figure efforts off the bench for Nebraska. Despite a slow start with neither team scoring a field goal for the first 2:42, the Huskers broke away with a 6-0 run headed into the first media timeout. The Nebraska lead stretched even further after&nbsp;Trevor Lakes&nbsp;netted a 3-pointer in his first 14 seconds on the court as a Husker. Lakes went on to score three 3-pointers on as many attempts in the half and finish 4-5 from beyond the arc after being cleared earlier on Thursday. The Huskers outscored Doane 34-7 over the final 9:43 of the first half, closing the half on a 15-2 run to take a 57-26 lead into the locker room. NU held the Tigers to just 23 percent shooting in the opening 20 minutes and 29 percent on the night. Nebraska kept the foot on the gas in the second half, finishing 59 percent from the field and holding Doane to 36 percent from the floor. The Tigers pieced together an 11-0 run five minutes in to the half, but the Huskers responded with a dunk from&nbsp;Yvan Ouedraogo, a defensive stop and a 3-point finish by&nbsp;Teddy Allen&nbsp;to put a stop to the comeback effort. Nebraska outscored Doane 24-6 in the paint on their way to victory.&nbsp; Nebraska's 110 points against Doane rank 12th in the record book for most single-game points scored. Nebraska's 110-point effort was the most since 1995 when Nebraska scored 114 against Oregon. The final score also sets a&nbsp;Pinnacle Bank&nbsp;Arena record for most points in a game. &nbsp; In addition to Lakes,&nbsp;Eduardo Andre&nbsp;also made his Husker debut against Doane. The freshman scored nine points and picked up four boards and two blocks in 14 minutes of work.&nbsp; Joe Burt and Trey Winkler led Doane with 11 points apiece, as the Tigers went 13-of-46 from 3-point range in the loss.&nbsp; The Huskers open Big Ten play next week, traveling to face Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on FS1 and broadcast on Husker Sports Network.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Huskers cruise by Doane with second triple-double in school history

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos canceled their walkthrough Friday after strength and conditioning coach Lauren Landow tested positive for the coronavirus.

“I was surprised this morning to learn that I tested positive for COVID-19,” Landow tweeted. “I feel great w no symptoms following all the guidelines of our medical staff. Gonna hurt not being out there tomorrow, and I can’t wait to get back to work!!”

It's believed Landow is the second head strength and conditioning coach in the NFL to be infected with the coronavirus. Last month, Steve Saunders was reportedly the potential link in the COVID-19 outbreak that threw the Baltimore Ravens’ season into upheaval.

Patrick Smyth, the Broncos’ chief communications officer, tweeted “the team is continuing its normal preparations virtually for Saturday’s game against Buffalo.”

The Broncos have canceled four practices or walkthroughs this year because of the coronavirus. They’ve had eight players go on the COVID-19 reserve list for infections and four more for close contact, including kicker&nbsp;Brandon McManus this week.

They were forced to play a game against New Orleans last month with a practice squad receiver at quarterback after all four of their QBs were&nbsp;disqualified&nbsp;when Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles were deemed high-risk close contacts of QB Jeff Driskel, who tested positive for the virus on Thanksgiving.

The three other QBs had failed to wear masks around Driskel earlier that week when they voluntarily went in on their off day for film study.

After that incident, the Broncos signed kicker/punter Taylor Russolino, a 31-year-old rookie, to their practice squad and kept him isolated as their “COVID kicker” should the coronavirus sideline either McManus or punter Sam Martin.

That contingency plan came into play this week when McManus went on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close contact. Because the game against Buffalo is on Saturday, he won’t be back in time to rejoin his teammates for kickoff. So, Russolino will fill in.

In addition to the players who have tested positive for the coronavirus since training camp started, veterans Von Miller and Kareem Jackson were infected in the offseason. In addition to Landow, the Broncos also have had three other assistant coaches and two executives, including GM John Elway, test positive this season.

Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell missed six weeks and spent five days in the hospital during his illness. He is one of two people in the NFL known to have been hospitalized with a severe case of COVID-19.

The Broncos (5-8) are scheduled to host the Bills (10-3) at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday. The Bills are seeking their first AFC East title in 25 years and the Broncos are hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive losing season, something that hasn’t happened since the late 1960s and early ’70s.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos canceled their walkthrough Friday after strength and conditioning coach Lauren Landow tested positive for the coronavirus.“I was surprised this morning to learn that I tested positive for COVID-19,” Landow tweeted. “I feel great w no symptoms following all the guidelines of our medical staff. Gonna hurt not being out there tomorrow, and I can’t wait to get back to work!!”It's believed Landow is the second head strength and conditioning coach in the NFL to be infected with the coronavirus. Last month, Steve Saunders was reportedly the potential link in the COVID-19 outbreak that threw the Baltimore Ravens’ season into upheaval.Patrick Smyth, the Broncos’ chief communications officer, tweeted “the team is continuing its normal preparations virtually for Saturday’s game against Buffalo.”The Broncos have canceled four practices or walkthroughs this year because of the coronavirus. They’ve had eight players go on the COVID-19 reserve list for infections and four more for close contact, including kicker&nbsp;Brandon McManus this week.They were forced to play a game against New Orleans last month with a practice squad receiver at quarterback after all four of their QBs were&nbsp;disqualified&nbsp;when Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles were deemed high-risk close contacts of QB Jeff Driskel, who tested positive for the virus on Thanksgiving.The three other QBs had failed to wear masks around Driskel earlier that week when they voluntarily went in on their off day for film study.After that incident, the Broncos signed kicker/punter Taylor Russolino, a 31-year-old rookie, to their practice squad and kept him isolated as their “COVID kicker” should the coronavirus sideline either McManus or punter Sam Martin.That contingency plan came into play this week when McManus went on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close contact. Because the game against Buffalo is on Saturday, he won’t be back in time to rejoin his teammates for kickoff. So, Russolino will fill in.In addition to the players who have tested positive for the coronavirus since training camp started, veterans Von Miller and Kareem Jackson were infected in the offseason. In addition to Landow, the Broncos also have had three other assistant coaches and two executives, including GM John Elway, test positive this season.Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell missed six weeks and spent five days in the hospital during his illness. He is one of two people in the NFL known to have been hospitalized with a severe case of COVID-19.The Broncos (5-8) are scheduled to host the Bills (10-3) at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday. The Bills are seeking their first AFC East title in 25 years and the Broncos are hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive losing season, something that hasn’t happened since the late 1960s and early ’70s.

Broncos cancel walkthrough Friday after coach tests positive for COVID-19

🏀| Western Nebraska High School Basketball - Friday, December 18

F|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 61, Chadron 38

F|&nbsp;Bayard 72, Garden County 40

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 54, Bennett County, SD 47

F|&nbsp;Morrill 59, Edgemont, SD 45

F|&nbsp;Arthur County 52, Minatare 33

F|&nbsp;Mullen 62, Cody-Kilgore 16

F| South Platte 57, Wauneta-Palisade 56

F|&nbsp;Bayard 54, Garden County 30

F|&nbsp;Niobrara County (Lusk), WY 53, Crawford 51 (OT)

F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 55, Bennett County, SD 23

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 </figure>By: Dave Collins, Sports DirectorUpdated: 8:38 am, Saturday🏀| Western Nebraska High School Basketball - Friday, December 18Boys GamesF|&nbsp;Scottsbluff 61, Chadron 38F|&nbsp;Alliance 64, Mitchell 55F|&nbsp;Ogallala 79, Gering 50❌ Leyton at Potter-Dix - Postponed❌ Hershey at Kimball - PostponedF|&nbsp;Bayard 72, Garden County 40F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 54, Bennett County, SD 47F|&nbsp;Morrill 59, Edgemont, SD 45F|&nbsp;Arthur County 52, Minatare 33F|&nbsp;Mullen 62, Cody-Kilgore 16F| South Platte 57, Wauneta-Palisade 56<figure>
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 </figure>Girls GamesF| Scottsbluff 57, Chadron 39F|&nbsp;Mitchell 63, Alliance 20F|&nbsp;Gering 49, Ogallala 38❌ Leyton at Potter-Dix - Postponed❌ Hershey at Kimball - PostponedF|&nbsp;Bayard 54, Garden County 30F|&nbsp;Niobrara County (Lusk), WY 53, Crawford 51 (OT)F|&nbsp;Gordon-Rushville 55, Bennett County, SD 23F|&nbsp;Edgemont, SD 48, Morrill 40F|&nbsp;Arthur County 62, Minatare 28F|&nbsp;Mullen 49, Cody-Kilgore 38F|&nbsp;Wauneta-Palisade 63, South Platte 59