Nebraska High School Basketball - Elgin/Pope John overwhelms Niobrara/Verdigre
December 3, 2021: Niobrara, NE 68783 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack (Elgin, NE) and the host Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars (Niobrara, NE), saw Elgin/Pope John's basketball squad wallop Niobrara/Verdigre by a count of 72-46.
With the victory, Elgin/Pope John upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Wolfpack travel to Neligh-Oakdale (Neligh, NE) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 7. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Neligh-Oakdale lost 40-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Elkhorn Valley (Tilden, NE)
Next up, the Cougars play the St. Mary's Cardinals (O'Neill, NE) in a D2 District 6 challenge, on Tuesday, December 7. Niobrara/Verdigre will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 69-64 non-league loss to Archbishop Bergan (Fremont, NE).