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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$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

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

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Flood, Backemeyer talk Iran, fuel prices and trade in 1st District debate

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

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

State

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$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

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Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

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Sports

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Class C2 #2 Cedar Catholic dominates rival Norfolk Catholic

Lady Raiders Fall at No. 3 Gering

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Waldorf preview

No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Mizzou in rescheduled Wrigley match

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer