Zozefine Sipolina finished with 24 points, including a big 3-pointer in overtime as the Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team topped Laramie County Community College 74-70 in overtime to wrap up the LCCC Thanksgiving Classic Saturday.

Led by Lance Waddles' 21 points, the Omaha Mavericks defeated the Mid-America Christian Evangels 84-62.

Joe Jackson rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns as Kansas State defeated Colorado 24-14 and earned bowl eligibility for the fifth straight season on a cold and blustery day.

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team put four players in double figures enroute to their third straight win downing Central Wyoming College 70-66 in the Thanksgiving Classic in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Friday.

For the second year in a row, Haxtun muscled past Akron to win the 8-man state football championship.

Coach Sean Payton reminded the Denver Broncos this week that only one team in the AFC receives a bye in the playoffs.

Blake Harper scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Creighton outscored Oregon 16-7 in the last 5 1/2 minutes for a 76-66 win in a wrap-up game of the Players Era tournament.

A pair of volleyball coaches from Southeast Nebraska high schools who helped steer their teams to state championships this year have been recognized by the AVCA.

Sidney’s historic season ends with a 20-6 loss to Wahoo in the Class C1 title game, but the Red Raiders bring home the first state football trophy in school history. Coach Smith and alumni reflect on a landmark run.

Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 18th goal, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped all 26 shots he faced and the red-hot Colorado Avalanche rolled past the San Jose Sharks 6-0 on Wednesday night for their 10th consecutive victory.

Brit Harris scored 24 points off of the bench to lead the Florida International Panthers past the Omaha Mavericks 74-61. Corey Stephenson added 15 points, nine rebounds and three steals for FIU.

One running back from northeast Nebraska has be nominated as the best player In the country after a record breaking year.

Jim Mora built UConn into a winning program. Now he will try to do the same at Colorado State.

Led by Justin McBride's 24 points, the James Madison Dukes defeated the Omaha Mavericks 88-77.

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team lead from start to finish in putting four players in double figures in the 75-59 win over Eastern Wyoming College Tuesday night at Cougar Palace.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Millard South wrapped up one of the most dominant high school football seasons in Nebraska history with a second consecutive state title.

One year after losing in the state title game, Bishop Newman can say they are the best in class. The Cavaliers defeated Grand Island Central Catholic 37-15 to win the 2025 NSAA C2 football state championship.

Anchored by five takeaways, Wahoo defeated Sidney 20-6 to capture the NSAA C1 football state championship for the second consecutive season.

The now second-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team is in the NCAA Tournament for a 26th straight season and will host the Central Regional Dec. 4-6 at the Health & Sports Center.

Hastings St. Cecilia’s high school football team will be transitioning from 11-man to 8-man for the next two-year cycle.

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team put four players in double figures and played one of their best second halves of the season in registering a 79-73 win over Miles Community College Monday night at Cougar Palace.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Waverly rode their workhorse to a state championship on Monday night.

Senior running back Nathan Axmann rushed for 277 yards and three touchdowns on 41 carries to lead the Vikings past Gretna East 42-27 in the Class B state final.

The Class D2 title game had just a little bit of everything, from 131 total points and explosive plays, to crucial defensive stops and turnovers.

The only thing better than getting your first state title, is getting the second one - and for Sandy Creek, they did that in as many years. 

Sidney fans are invited to a tailgate party on Monday in Lincoln’s Haymarket. Join other fans at The Tavern on the Square at 6 p.m. ahead of Tuesday’s Class C1 title game.

Chadron State men's basketball endured a difficult afternoon against the 2023-24 Division II national champions, falling to Minnesota State by an 81-52 score to conclude play at the University of Sioux Falls Classic.

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season and the ninth of his career, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tuesday’s game will be the first state championship game a Sidney boys team has played in since 2015 when the Raiders lost to Elkhorn South in the Class B state basketball finals.

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team shot 50 percent from the field, but it wasn’t enough as Salt Lake Community College buried 18 3-pointers as the Bruins won 107-78 Saturday in the final day of the LCCC Classic.

Idalia vs. Stratton (6-man) and Akron vs. Haxtun (8-man) will battle for state championships Friday, Nov. 28 at the CSU ThunderBowl in Pueblo.

Carter Jones threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Carpenter and Joe McFadden kicked two field goals before Nevada stopped Wyoming at the goal line in the final seconds for a 13-7 on a Saturday when the Cowboys retired Josh Allen’s number.

A bronze statue of the late Colorado football coach Bill McCartney stands on the side of the practice field and in the shadow of Folsom Field.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 22

Low participation numbers forced Fairbury to forgo playing junior varsity football this fall, and those low numbers will likely be what prompts the Jeffs to move from 11-man to 8-man football starting next year.

Hanover outlasted Axtell 34-24 in the sub-state round of the Kansas 8-man football postseason, ending the Eagles' streak of four straight state championships and sending the Wildcats to the title game for the first time since 2020. 

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109.

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team put three in double figures led by Isaiah St. Preux with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Cougars fell 99-81 to No. 15 College of Southern Idaho Friday at the LCCC Classic.

Friday's local scoreboard, Nov. 21

LSU rolled past Omaha 99-73 on Thursday as Max Mackinnon hit six 3s and scored 22 points to spark an offense that controlled the game.

History made in Kearney: Garden County closes out a perfect season with a 41-22 win over Southwest to claim its first-ever Class D6 state football championship.

The 6-man final will feature first time participants Garden County (11-0) and Southwest (11-0) with the game televised on News Channel Nebraska and airing on Sidney radio station 987 The Big Boy.

The Denver Broncos have an impressive defense and a 9-2 record this year. They're on track for an NFL-record 76 sacks and lead the AFC heading into their bye.

Doane head football coach Jonathan Johnson recaps his team's victory over Waldorf, highlights the four players who were named All-GPAC, and outlines what's up next as the offseason begins.

Zach Smith nailed a go-ahead three-pointer with 9.5 seconds remaining and Chadron State's defense blocked two shots in the final seconds to emerge with an 83-82 win over the University of Mary. 

The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team led for much of the final three quarters, but it was a Casper College 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left in overtime that gave the 22nd-ranked T-Birds the 69-65 overtime win Tuesday evening.

Redshirt sophomore Chase Nelson created a game-changing play in the return game last Saturday and has been rewarded with the first RMAC weekly honor of his career. 

The Denver Broncos have shown resilience this season, highlighted by their 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

CANTON, MO - Peru State Football capped its regular season with a high-powered 42–35 road victory over Culver-Stockton on Saturday afternoon, fueled by explosive plays, timely defense, and a dominant day from running back Stacian Livingston.

Jonathan Arceneaux and Bryson Donelson each had a rushing touchdown and Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3.

The Denver Broncos have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Led by Tony Osburn's 27 points, the Omaha Mavericks defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 90-85 on Saturday.

The November for Noah Tournament returned to Scottsbluff today, honoring three lives lost and giving back to the next generation.

The Eagles will play in the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2012 when they travel to Pittsburg, Kan. Saturday to play the No. 4 Gorillas. 

The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team finished off the EAC Classic in Thatcher, Arizona, dropping a pair of games over the weekend.

It has been five years, but the Fleming girls volleyball team is back on top in Class 1A.

Four Eagles scored in double figures and CSC shot 42 percent from the field, but West Texas A&M hit 21 threes and enjoyed a big advantage on the glass as the Buffaloes defeated the Eagles 118-83 on Saturday afternoon. 

Cam Edwards rushed for 165 yards, pushing him over 1,000 yards for the season, and UConn defeated Air Force 26-16. Edwards scored two touchdowns and finished the day with 1,031 yards.

Saturday's local scoreboard, Nov. 15

Trailing at halftime against a winless team, Doane scored touchdowns on three straight possessions in the second half to rally past Waldorf 27-17 in the final game of the 2025 season.

Pine Bluffs capped another dominant season Saturday in Laramie, winning its second straight 1A nine-man state title with a 48-0 victory over Rocky Mountain.

Hanover dominated school district rivals Linn 50-0 in the sectional round on Friday night, setting up a rematch with Axtell next week with a trip to the state championship game at stake. 

Youth basketball season opened Saturday in Sidney, with teams from across the region competing in weekly games through mid-December.

Peetz rallied in the final minute to beat Otis 31-30 and advance to the Colorado six-man football semifinals.

The Red Raiders beat Columbus Lakeview 28-24