Nebraska High School Basketball - Norfolk nips Grand Island
January 27, 2023: Norfolk, NE 68701 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Norfolk Panthers (Norfolk, NE) and the visiting Grand Island Islanders (Grand Island, NE), saw Norfolk's basketball squad hold off Grand Island by a count of 58-51.
With the victory, Norfolk upgrades its record to 3-12 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Lincoln Northeast (Lincoln, NE) to play the Rockets in a A District TBD challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 9-7. Lincoln Northeast lost 50-48 in their recent league challenge against North Star (Lincoln, NE)
Next up, the Islanders play the Bryan Bears (Omaha, NE) in a A District TBD challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Grand Island will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 8-6 record after their 60-55 league win over Omaha North (Omaha, NE).