Sports

Tuesday night’s basketball showdown saw both the High Plains boys and girls teams face challenging defeats against Shelby-Rising City. The boys’ team, with a loss of 51-42, saw their record dip to 5-2, while the girls’ team now sits at 3-4 following a 42-37 defeat.

The High Plains Community wrestling team showcased their prowess at the Platteview Boys Invite, with wrestlers across various weight classes delivering commendable performances. The High Plains team saw a mixture of victories and hard-fought matches, with several wrestlers making significant impacts: •Hudson Urkoski (120): Hudson had an impressive run, placing 2nd with a series of victories, including a win over Dominick Sterling from Nebraska City and Liam Moline from Mount Michael Benedictine, before facing a tough decision loss to Owen Vondra from Elkhorn Valley.

The Central City High School girls basketball team, after a promising 2-0 start to the season, faced two tough games this week against quality opponents, revealing areas of growth and potential for the team.

The basketball court at Nebraska Christian was a battleground of skill and determination as both the boys and girls teams faced off against High Plains in a series of intense matchups. The boys game was a showcase of High Plains Storm’s prowess as they pulled away in the second half to defeat Nebraska Christian with a decisive 61-41 victory.

The Central City Bison boys’ varsity basketball team has thundered into the 2023/24 season, leaving no doubt about their intentions to dominate the court. With two resounding victories against Ord and Gibbon, the Bison have set a tone of excellence and excitement for what promises to be an electrifying season.