Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

Chuck A Duck

TeamMates Mentoring of Nebraska City hosted a fundraising event at halftime of the Nebraska City High School boys’ basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 23. The event, Chuck A Duck, invited participants to buy toy ducks and throw them at a target with the most accurate throwers receiving prizes. TeamMates provides support and encouragement to students through one-to-one, school-based mentoring. The organization’s goal is to positively impact youth to reach their full potential through mentoring. For more information about TeamMates or to inquire about becoming a mentor, email at ncteammates@gmail.com.

Pioneer offense, defense set tone at home

After a fantastic quarter of scoring offense, the Pioneer defense came alive, and the combination of those factors put the home team in control on the way to a 57-30 win in Nebraska City boys’ basketball action against Falls City on Thursday, Jan. 23.