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The Peru State men’s basketball team fell short against No. 13 William Penn 89-82 in overtime Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Bobcats are now 11-5 overall and 6-4 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play while the Statesmen improve to 14-2 overall and 9-1 in conference play.

The Peru State men’s basketball team fell short against No. 13 William Penn 89-82 in overtime Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Bobcats are now 11-5 overall and 6-4 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play while the Statesmen improve to 14-2 overall and 9-1 in conference play.

Peru State women’s basketball fell to No. 4 Central Methodist 104-63 on Saturday afternoon. Peru State is now 5-10 overall and 1-8 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play while Central Methodist is now 14-0 overall and 8-0 in conference play.

The Peru State men’s basketball team propelled by a 51-point second half defeated Central Methodist 8679 on Saturday evening. The Bobcats improve to 11-4 overall and 6-3 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play while the Eagles fall to 7-7 overall and 4-4 in conference play.

When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can’t wait to hit the slopes or ice rink. Winter fun is on their minds, not any potential injury. Yet if thoughtful preparation for any favored activity is not made, it’s easy to have a mishap.

Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media _e Nebraska City wrestling team took down Falls City on _ursday in dual action that opened the post-Christmas schedule for the Pioneers. Action opened with a 5-2 win by decision for Jackson Kreifels at 170 pounds.

Kirt Manion, CherryRoad Media _e Nebraska City girls’ wrestling team competed last week at the High Plains Invite and at the Millard West Invite. Coach Ron Schaulis said his wrestlers might have been a bit _at with their performances a_er a long lay o in action at the High Plains meet.

Lourdes grabbed a double-digit halftime lead and topped Johnson-Brock 43-35 in girls’ basketball action on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Johnson.