Nebraska High School Basketball - St. Mary's nips Niobrara/Verdigre
December 6, 2022: O'Neill, NE 68763
St. Mary's Cardinals (O'Neill, NE) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars (Niobrara, NE), 59-56 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, St. Mary's upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Gregory (Gregory, SD) to play the Gorillas in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Gorillas come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Gregory won 56-46 in their recent league bout against Avon (Avon, SD)
Next up, the Cougars play the Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats (Clearwater, NE) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Niobrara/Verdigre will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 3-0 record after their 56-22 non-league win over Riverside (Cedar Rapids, NE).