Nebraska High School Basketball - Niobrara/Verdigre nips Elkhorn Valley
January 25, 2024: Tilden, NE 68781 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars (Niobrara, NE) and the host Elkhorn Valley Falcons (Tilden, NE), saw Niobrara/Verdigre's basketball squad hold off Elkhorn Valley by a tally of 55-53.
With the victory, Niobrara/Verdigre improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to North Central (Bassett, NE) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 5. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 9-6.
Next up, the Falcons play the Boyd County Spartans (Spencer, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Elkhorn Valley will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 45-35 non-league loss to Burke (Burke, SD).
