Nebraska High School Basketball - Pierce nips Scotus
December 15, 2023: Pierce, NE 68767 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pierce Bluejays (Pierce, NE) and the visiting Scotus Shamrocks (Columbus, NE), saw Pierce's basketball squad hold off Scotus by a count of 47-42.
With the victory, Pierce upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Bluejays travel to Lutheran-Northeast (Norfolk, NE) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 7-0. Lutheran-Northeast won 58-17 in their recent non-league challenge against Homer (Homer, NE)
Next up, the Shamrocks play the Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family (Humphrey, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Scotus will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 60-43 non-league win over Lyons-Decatur Northeast (Lyons, NE).