Nebraska High School Basketball - Axtell over Overton
February 2, 2017: Overton, NE 68863 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE) and the host Overton Eagles (Overton, NE), saw Axtell's basketball squad overcome Overton by a tally of 56-42.
With the victory, Axtell improves its record to 16-3 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Elm Creek (Elm Creek, NE) to confront the Buffaloes in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 4. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Elm Creek won 54-47 in their recent league challenge against Pleasanton (Pleasanton, NE)
Next up, the Eagles confront the Pleasanton Bulldogs (Pleasanton, NE) in a D1 District 9 challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Overton will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 54-47 league loss to Elm Creek (Elm Creek, NE).