Nebraska High School Basketball - Lawrence-Nelson nips Axtell
January 12, 2019: Axtell, NE 68924 Lawrence-Nelson Raiders (Nelson, NE) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE), 41-34 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Lawrence-Nelson upgrades its record to 12-1 on the season. The Raiders host Deshler (Deshler, NE) to play the Dragons in a D1 District 3 bout on Tuesday, January 15. The Dragons go into the bout with a record of 6-5. Deshler won 44-36 in their recent non-league bout against McCool Junction (McCool Junction, NE)
Next up, the Wildcats play the Arapahoe Warriors (Arapahoe, NE) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 15. Axtell will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 59-44 league loss to Elwood (Elwood, NE).