Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

Correction 2-16-24

A story and photo appeared in last week’s issue regarding the Nemaha Natural Resources Districts (NRD) staff and directors who attended the Nebraska Association of Resources Districts (NARD) Legislative Conference.There was an error in the caption that went along with the photo.

Knight girls narrowly miss finals, finish third at conference

After a first round win over Humboldt-TRS in the first round of the Pioneer Conference tournament, the Lourdes girls’ basketball team narrowly missed making a trip to the tournament finals as the Knights lost an overtime game against the eventual tournament champions, Falls City Sacred Heart.The Sacred Heart Irish edged Lourdes 44-41 in overtime, and then went on to beat Johnson-Brock, 67-60, in the tournament final.

Knight boys grab conference win over Lewiston

Lourdes established a 12-point lead after one quarter and went on for a 58-41 win over Lewiston in opening round action of the Pioneer Conference tournament.Trevor Tesarek posted 18 points on the game and had five three-point shots.