Nebraska High School Basketball - Alma holds off Axtell
January 6, 2024: Alma, NE 68920 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Alma Cardinals (Alma, NE) and the visiting Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE), saw Alma's basketball squad hold off Axtell by a tally of 51-50.
With the victory, Alma improves its record to 11-0 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Amherst (Amherst, NE) to confront the Broncos in a C2 District 11 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Broncos come into the challenge with a record of 10-1. Amherst won 66-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Overton (Overton, NE)
Next, the Wildcats encounter the Elm Creek Buffaloes (Elm Creek, NE) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 11. Axtell will attempt to advance on its 8-4 season record. The Buffaloes go into the test with a 8-4 record after their 60-28 non-league win over Wilcox-Hildreth (Wilcox, NE).