Nebraska High School Basketball - Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] nips Niobrara/Verdigre
February 3, 2024: Niobrara, NE 68783 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats (Clearwater, NE) and the host Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars (Niobrara, NE), saw Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard]'s basketball squad hold off Niobrara/Verdigre by a tally of 59-58.
With the victory, Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] improves its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Bobcats travel to Elgin/Pope John (Elgin, NE) to play the Wolfpack in a D1 District 7 challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Wolfpack come into the challenge with a record of 17-2.
Next up, the Cougars play the North Central Knights (Bassett, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 5. Niobrara/Verdigre will attempt to improve on its 13-6 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).