Nebraska High School Basketball - Central Valley holds off Elgin/Pope John
January 23, 2024: Greeley, NE 68842 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Central Valley Cougars (Greeley, NE) and the visiting Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack (Elgin, NE), saw Central Valley's basketball squad hold off Elgin/Pope John by a tally of 42-39.
With the victory, Central Valley improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Heartland Lutheran (Grand Island, NE) to confront the Red Hornets in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Red Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 4-11. Heartland Lutheran lost 44-14 in their recent non-league challenge against Red Cloud (Red Cloud, NE)
Next up, the Wolfpack confront the Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family (Humphrey, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Elgin/Pope John will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 47-44 non-league loss to Oakland-Craig (Oakland, NE).