Basketball Recap: Neligh-Oakdale Comes Up Short

Neligh-Oakdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 35th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Niobrara/Verdigre Cougars and fell 58-23. The Warriors lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 64-57 score last time.

Neligh-Oakdale's defeat dropped their record down to 0-22. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-21.

Neligh-Oakdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Niobrara/Verdigre, they will take on Boyd County on Tuesday.