Nebraska High School Basketball - Elmwood-Murdock holds off Johnson County Central
February 7, 2023: Murdock, NE 68407 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Elmwood-Murdock Knights (Murdock, NE) and the visiting Johnson County Central Thunderbirds (Tecumseh, NE), saw Elmwood-Murdock's basketball squad hold off Johnson County Central by a tally of 49-44.
With the victory, Elmwood-Murdock improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Knights host Mead (Mead, NE) to confront the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 9. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Mead won 57-11 in their recent non-league challenge against Cedar Bluffs (Cedar Bluffs, NE)
Next up, the Thunderbirds confront the College View Academy Eagles (Lincoln, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 9. Johnson County Central will attempt to improve on its 11-10 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 53-29 non-league loss to Cornerstone Christian School (Bellevue, NE).