Local prep basketball opens with four home games this week
Columbus High hosts Ralston in Apollo play Scotus Central Catholic meets Boys Town Lakeview faces David City Aquinas. Coaches Rathe Spencers and Geraghty list seven or eight starters while eyeing guards and new faces. Starting lineups vary as Kip Watkins nears return and Boys Town shows potential improvement.
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Toledo Upsets No 5 Indiana At New Centennial Hall
Toledo defeats Indiana 59-57 in the season's upset, holding Kent Benson to 5 of 22 from the field. Stan Joplin leads with 22 points as the Rockets open Centennial Hall with a win, improving to 2-1.
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UNL Tickets Sold For Profit Stir NCAA Compliance Debate
The Daily Nebraskan reports NU Athletic Department complimentary football tickets meant for team members and recruiters were sold above face value. Buyers paid 20 dollars each for seats intended free, with lawfulness disputed and NCAA rules questioned.
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New England Patriots sign Joe Blahak after Scotus and Husker career
Former Scotus and Husker star Joe Blahak signs with the New England Patriots as they near a playoff spot. Implications on eligibility for the postseason are unclear, but his move could boost a strong, young Patriots squad.
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Broyles denies final decision on Arkansas coach future
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says he has not made a final decision about resigning after the season. He declined to comment further as reports from the Arkansas Gazette linked his resignation to after the Texas game and his move to athletic director.
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Southeast Community College Routs Platte College in 87 61 Win
Southeast Community College of Fairbury outscored Platte College 32 12 in the early second half to pull away for an 87 61 victory. The Bombers led 35 30 at halftime and dominated on the boards 58 33, after holding Platte without offensive rebounds in the first 20 minutes.
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Raiders Fall Short in Low-Height Challenge at Columbus
The Columbus 9 telegram reports the Raiders lack height to matchup the Bomber starting lineup of 6-3, 6-4, 6-6, and 6-8. Jon Parker 24 points led Platte with 21 rebounds, while Jay Muller and Leroy Moreno contributed as Lincoln and Scribner standouts. Todd Trofholz added 10 assists for Columbus, as Platte coach Rich McGill praised Fairbury’s talent but warned of a long season. The Raiders stay winless, opening a tough road stretch with Dec 10 11 games at North Platte and Scottsbluff.
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Nebraska committee calls for shorter high school seasons
A 17 member Nebraska committee recommends reduced seasons across major high school sports. If approved by the Representative Assembly next April, changes would take effect in 1978 79, with football volleyball basketball wrestling and golf all shortened and restructured including later start dates and new tournament limits.
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