Lakeview Vikings Defeat Leigh 54-50 On Home Court
Lakeview won 54 to 50 as the Vikings beat Leigh on their home court. Coach Dennis VanFossen cited home court advantage and emphasized pressure defense, with Karen Saalfeld and Sara Branken each contributing 11 points and Sally Spandake scoring 27 for Leigh. Lakeview led by nine in the third, then held on despite Leigh’s late surge.
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Platte Cage Classic first round pairings announced
The fifth annual Platte Cage Classic schedules four high school and four college teams for December 27 and 28 at Platte College. Teams include Stromaburg Madison Scotus Columbus Scotus Barton County College Central Nebraska Tech Kearney State College junior varsity and Platte College. Prices and tickets detailed with noon luncheon at Elk Country Club hosted by Columbus Chamber.
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Nebraska deer season fitness by unit shows mixed results
State wide deer hunting success fell 10 percent with only bucks hunting improves by unit. Wahoo unit rose to 42 percent while Elkhorn dropped to 33 percent after removing both sex licenses. East Loup improved from 29 to 49 percent. Public license totals indicate thousands outdoors enthusiasts active across Nebraska.
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Lakers Forward suspended for punching Tomjanovich
NBA Commissioner Larry OBrien fined Kermit Washington $10,000 and suspended him for at least 60 days for punching Rudy Tomjanovich. The penalty, the longest in league history, could extend for the rest of the season with Washington missing at least 26 games and forgoing pay during the suspension. Washington argued the act was an honest mistake as Tomjanovich tried to intervene.
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Powers takes Missouri coaching job in surprise hire
Warren Powers, who led Washington State to its first winning season since 1979, becomes Missouri head coach. Powers, 36, leaves WSU after negotiating a release, will start immediately with a three year, 35 thousand dollar annual contract. Missouri fired Al Onofrio on November 23 with two years left on his deal.
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Notre Dame Climbs as Kentucky Holds Top Ranking in Coaches Poll
In the United Press International Board of Coaches poll Kentucky retained the No. 1 position after North Carolina fell to fifth following a 78-75 upset by William and Mary. Notre Dame rises to No. 2 after beating UCLA, while Marquette advances to No. 3 and Arkansas to No. 5. Colorado
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Huskers Defeat Nevada Reno Behind Stout Defense
Nebraska overpowered Nevada Reno 87 to 60 as defense carried the fourth straight win. Coach Joe Cipriano credited limiting the Wolf Pack to under its averages and using a fast break, with Brian Banks scoring 18 and Curt Hedberg adding 12 for Nebraska. Nevada Reno struggled offensively, Edgar Jones scoring eight and Steve Hunter leading for the Wolf Pack with 14.
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Badgers to name coach this week
University of Wisconsin athletic director Elrey Hirsh said he expects to announce Wisconsin’s new football coach later this week after coach John Jardine resigned at season end.
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Dooley questions Husker offensive changes for Liberty Bowl
In Memphis Dooley scoffs at talk of Nebraska switching its run heavy attack for the Liberty Bowl. He notes Nebraska leads the Big Eight in rushing and ranks high in offense while Carolina relies on a strong defense. Amos Lawrence is the key back for UNC, which must mix plays to have a chance.
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