In the Class C1 basketball tournament, Lincoln Christian defeats Bridgeport with a strong performance from Mattea Kassebaum scoring 28 points. Olivia Loomis-Goltl also contributed significantly. Sidney advances to the state championship after a close win over Grand Island Central Catholic. Omaha Skutt Catholic leads Elkhorn North in the Class B tournament.
4Q, 1:00 | Wow. Skutt's Kamryn Kasner fouls out. Elkhorn North leads by four after Reagan Palmer makes both free throws.
CLASS B | Once leading by 9 points, Omaha Skutt Catholic's lead has shrunk to 3. Omaha Skutt Catholic leads Elkhorn North, 42-39, with 5 minutes to play.
CLASS B | After 10 lead changes and four ties thus far, Omaha Skutt Catholic goes into halftime with a four-point lead over Elkhorn North, 29-25. Skutt's Molly Ladwig leads the SkyHawks with 13 points on 5-of-9 with 5 rebounds. EN's Britt Prince has 8 points + 7 rebounds.
CLASS C1 | Lincoln Christian uses a big third quarter to distance themselves from Sidney and wins the program's third state championship. FINAL: Lincoln Christian 38, Sidney 26
CLASS C1 | Sidney had plenty of good looks early, but the ball kept bouncing out of the rim for the Raiders. They finally got one to go with 1:17 left in the first quarter — a 3-pointer from Payton Schrotberger. Lincoln Christian leads, 8-5, after the first quarter.
Hello 👋🏻 It’s championship Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Up now: Lincoln Christian vs. Sidney for the Class C1 crown. https://t.co/g7BJwgZL8E
ICYMI | Sidney is on a quest to become the third-ever girls basketball team from the Nebraska Panhandle to win a state championship. The Class C1 title game between Sidney and Lincoln Christian is on deck. My preview column from Sidney's view: https://t.co/snvMrN1Zvr
Bosco Tech's boys basketball Division III regional semifinal against San Marcos will be played at Whittier College on Saturday night at 7.
CLASS C1 | Grand Island Central Catholic’s last-second shot falls short and Sidney advances to the state championship for the first time since ✨1984✨ Final: Sidney 37, GICC 35 https://t.co/iphuxvyarY
CLASS C1 | Signs of life from Grand Island Central Catholic near the end of the first half, as the Crusaders closed the second quarter on a 7-0 run. HALF | Sidney 19, GICC 12
CLASS C1 | After an early 2-2 tie between Sidney and Grand Island Central Catholic, it's been all Sidney. The Raiders end the quarter on a 10-0 run. Five points from senior guard Karsyn Leeling. END 1Q: Sidney 12, GICC 2
Here is a look at all the Class 3A sectional championship games involving area teams. https://t.co/Pv7uX7TZp3
And we’re off with more C1 hoops. Sidney vs. Grand Island Central Catholic https://t.co/aCTa1ZXHw0
CLASS C1 | Lincoln Christian is back in the state championship for the first time since 2020. Massive game for Mattea Kassebaum with 28 points. FINAL: Lincoln Christian 51, Bridgeport 32 Christian will face the winner of Sidney/GICC.
CLASS C1 | Hello, Mattea Kassebaum. The 5-8 guard who wears two different shoes is on fire this morning. She's at 19 points with one quarter to go. END 3Q: Lincoln Christian 39, Bridgeport 26
CLASS C1 | A very free-throw-heavy quarter for both Lincoln Christian and Bridgeport. All five of Mattea Kassebaum's points in 2Q came from the line. Olivia Loomis-Goltl had two points from the line, too, with seven total points in 2Q. HALF » Lincoln Christian 26, Bridgeport 22
CLASS C1 | Lincoln Christian is on top early in this one, leading Bridgeport, 14-10. Future Northern Colorado player Olivia Loomis-Goltl, wearing No. 30, has six points for Bridgeport.
The ball is tipped, and hello 👋🏻 C1 hoops for breakfast. Lincoln Christian vs. Bridgeport. https://t.co/jGBkj4waYP
The @cmhGirlsBBall D3 sectional final vs. Kettle Moraine Lutheran will be Saturday at Brown Deer at 1 p.m.