In the Nebraska high school basketball scene, significant moments unfolded as teams battled for supremacy in their respective classes and divisions. In Class C1, Bridgeport showcased a strong performance against Minden, opening the fourth quarter on a 10-4 run, leading to a score of 50-35 with 6:30 remaining. Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian faced off against Bridgeport, with Lincoln Christian taking an early lead of 14-10, thanks in part to Olivia Loomis-Goltl of Bridgeport, who scored six points. Mattea Kassebaum of Lincoln Christian was particularly notable, scoring 19 points with one quarter left, leading to a third-quarter score of 39-26 in favor of Lincoln Christian. Another Class C1 game saw Sidney advance to the state championship for the first time since 1984 after a nail-biting finish against Grand Island Central Catholic, with a final score of 37-35. Sidney's journey to the championship was highlighted as they aimed to become the third-ever girls basketball team from the Nebraska Panhandle to win a state championship, facing Lincoln Christian for the Class C1 crown.
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 β a 3-pointer from Payton Schrotberger. Lincoln Christian leads, 8-5, after the first quarter.
Hello ππ» Itβs 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
Region I-4A boys basketball semifinal: No. 3 Randall 52, No. 8 Krum 44, end of 3rd quarter. Raiders guard KJ Thomas with 12 points in the quarter, 21 for the game.
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 Catholicβs last-second shot falls short and Sidney advances to the state championship for the first time since β¨1984β¨ 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 weβre off with more C1 hoops. Sidney vs. Grand Island Central Catholic https://t.co/aCTa1ZXHw0
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 | 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 ππ» 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.
CLASS C1 | Bridgeport opens the fourth quarter on a 10-4 run against Minden. 50-35 with 6:30 to play.