Pioneer boys’ wrestle duals to start season
Nebraska City picked up three wins in five duals last week to start the boys’ wrestling season.
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Pioneer Basketball 12-8-23
The Nebraska City girls’ and boys’ basketball teams opened the season with losses to Beatrice as the girls’ team fell by the score of 66-22 and the boys’ team fell by the count of 63-34.
Knight Basketball 12-8-23
Lourdes Central Catholic got its basketball seasons underway this week with the girls’ set to take on Falls City Sacred Heart on Tuesday and both teams scheduled to play on Friday at home against HTRS.
Pioneer girls’ wrestling primed for success in 2023-24
Interest in the sport of girls’ wrestling continues to go throughout the state of Nebraska and also within the Nebraska City High School program as the Pioneers report 13 athletes out for the sport this year, an increase over a season ago.Juniors Rylee Stracke and Joselyn Davis are returning state qualifiers for the Pioneers and look to be the top leaders on the team.
Shot clock introduced, bonus fouls change in Nebraska HS basketball
Nebraska high school basketball games might look a bit different this year due to rule changes involving foul totals and free throw situations resulting from teams getting into the bonus.All Class A and B schools will use a shot clock.
Knight girls expect success despite senior defections
Despite the loss of seven talented senior defenders, the defending Pioneer Conference champion Lourdes girls’ basketball team looks forward to competing and excelling this season.The Knights will need to replace scoring as well as defense.
Knight boys’ return experience, expect tests in Pioneer Conference
A total of 24 athletes are out for the Lourdes boys’ basketball team for the 2023-24 season.Most of the team’s juniors and seniors have significant playing experience.
Coach-able Pioneers look for success, growth in 23-24
The Nebraska City boys’ basketball team will feature a 23-player roster under the first year of Head Coach Tom Ahlschwede.Seniors on the team are Keston Holman, Daniel Adanza, Kalan Fritch, Jordan Behrens, and Cameron Bock.
Pioneers seek dual success, individual state qualifiers
With a complete line up of wrestlers covering all weight classes, the Pioneer team looks to take its dual game to the next level, compete for a position at the state dual tournament at Kearney and then take as many individuals as possible to the state tournament in Omaha.Seniors on the Pioneer roster are Isaac Bruggeman, Gabe Hartman, Lane Hobbs, Jackson Kreifel, Carter Maybee, Alex Peter, and Drew Weddle with juniors being Jayden Adams, Daxx Bender, Pedro Bonilla, Alex Christiansen, Dominick Sterling, and Dawson Thorne.Nebraska City is really seeking to foster a comprehensive and team-focused approach.
Inspiring Pioneers look to continue positive energy
Despite a small roster, last year’s Nebraska City girls’ basketball team inspired many with their drive to compete and their positive outlook.And the Pioneers will be looking to build on that foundation this year.The Pioneer team recorded three wins a season ago with two victories against Ralston and a win over Conestoga.