Nebraska High School Basketball - St. Mary's over Niobrara/Verdigre
February 1, 2024: Niobrara, NE 68783 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the St. Mary's Cardinals (O'Neill, NE) and the host Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars (Niobrara, NE), saw St. Mary's's basketball squad overcome Niobrara/Verdigre by a tally of 71-56.
With the victory, St. Mary's improves its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Chambers/Wheeler Central (Chambers, NE) to confront the Renegades in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 5. The Renegades come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. Chambers/Wheeler Central lost 52-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Stuart (Stuart, NE)
Next up, the Cougars confront the North Central Knights (Bassett, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Niobrara/Verdigre will attempt to improve on its 13-5 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 52-41 non-league loss to Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] (Clearwater, NE).