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Body Central City comeback effort comes up short at state tournament .

Body Bison blow past Raymond Central in district final, earn spot in state tournament For the first time in program history, the Central City girls’ basketball team has punched its ticket to the NSAA State Basketball Championships.

Body The third-seeded Nebraska Christian Eagles lost a close battle with second-seeded Ravenna in the opening round of last week’s D1-7 Subdistrict Tournament in McCool Junction, 63-52.

Body Central City’s postseason run started with a 59-49 win over Kearney Catholic, on the back of double-digit scoring performances from Kayden Morner, Karter Negus, Jagger Schindler, and Logan Vakiner.

Body Top-rated Milford holds off Central City surge in subdistrict final District final appearances were inevitable for both teams in last Friday’s C1-8 Subdistrict Final between Central City and top-rated Milford.

Body Nebraska Christian’s Sheridan Falk put together a heroic performance in last Tuesday’s C2-2 Subdistrict Tournament game with Freeman. Coming into the meeting, the senior led the state in scoring with 23.

Body The Central City boys’ basketball team wrapped up their regular season schedule on the road last Friday with a 52-38 loss to Columbus Lakeview. Karter Negus led the Bison on offense with thirteen points.

Body The Nebraska Christian Eagles are peaking at the right time.

Body The High Plains Community girls’ basketball team came into Friday’s D2-4 Subdistrict championship game on a three-game winning streak, including a first round 51-43 win over third-seeded Elba.