Hastings lost to Adams Central back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Hastings Tigers pulled ahead with a 49-48 photo finish over the Adams Central Patriots. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Tigers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Patriots are ranked 21st).
Despite the loss, Adams Central still got an impressive performance from Hunter Nepple, who posted 26 points. Nepple's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kowen Rader, who earned seven points.
Hastings now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Adams Central, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Hastings will welcome Lexington at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hastings is facing Lexington at the right time seeing as Lexington is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Adams Central, they will head out to take on Holdrege at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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