Nebraska High School Basketball - Alma nudges Axtell
January 9, 2021: Axtell, NE 68924 Alma Cardinals (Alma, NE) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE), 52-50 in a league bout.
With the win, Alma upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Amherst (Amherst, NE) to clash with the Broncos in a D1 District 9 bout on Tuesday, January 12. The Broncos go into the bout with a record of 4-7. Amherst lost 47-45 in their recent non-league bout against Overton (Overton, NE)
Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Elm Creek Buffaloes (Elm Creek, NE) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 14. Axtell will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Buffaloes go into the bout with a 9-0 record after their 65-35 non-league win over Wilcox-Hildreth (Wilcox, NE).