The Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars basketball squad (Niobrara, NE), was crushed 68-34 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Randolph Cardinals (Randolph, NE)

With the victory, Randolph advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Homer (Homer, NE) to meet the Knights in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 16. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 2-10. Homer lost 70-31 in their recent non-league battle against Pender (Pender, NE)

The Cougars now own a 0-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wynot for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 16. Niobrara/Verdigre will meet a Blue Devils squad coming off a 60-50 non-league win over Cedar Catholic (Hartington, NE). The Blue Devils record now stands at 6-5.