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Pioneer boys clash with conference foes

Recent game action saw the Nebraska City boys’ basketball team fall to 2-14 on the season following clashes with Wahoo, Plattsmouth and Platteview.Wahoo won the first quarter 25-10 and the third quarter, 29-9 on the way to a 96-47 win over the Pioneers in the Trailblazer Conference tournament on Tuesday, Jan.

Knight girls sandwich wins, move to 9-6

The Lourdes girls’ team advanced its season record to 9-6 by sandwiching road wins over Sterling and Tri County around a home loss to Auburn.Jenna Box posted 24 points on 10 two-point shots and 4-of-6 at the free throw line in a 49-39 win at Sterling on Jan.

40 and 8 awards nursing grant

The local Voiture of the 40 and 8 has awarded a financial grant to Sarah Hahn McMillan of Omaha to be used toward her training to become a registered nurse.McMillan, who has been working for the last five years as a licensed practical nurse for a family clinic in Millard, will graduate from her online class at Purdue University Global in West Lafayette, Ind., in October 2025.McMillan’s grandfather, Lester L.