Where have all the girls gone? Examining high school basketball and volleyball participation in Nebraska

According to the Nebraska School Activities Association data, within five years, from 2017-18 to 2022-23, the number of girls basketball players in the state dropped by almost 900.

January 20, 2025Updated: January 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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State

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Where have all the girls gone? Examining high school basketball and volleyball participation in Nebraska

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

Dad delivers baby on side of Highway 275 with help from Norfolk dispatcher

East Central District Health Department names new public health director

Norfolk to require Actus to install odor controls or face severe permit restrictions

Resolution to address Actus plant’s odor problems included on Norfolk council agenda

State

Child care leaders gather in Kearney for statewide conference

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