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Basketball Roundup

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:48am
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in the second. After the half, Thayer Central scored another 19 points in the third quarter compared to 8 points from Lawrence-Nelson. In the final ten minutes of the game, Thayer Central secured their win with 14 points compared to the Raiders’ 18.
The Thayer Central boys basketball team fell to the Bruning-Davenport/Shickley Eagles 55-36 on February 23.

Swim Team Seniors, And Coach, Take Final Dip In The Pool At State

Published by admin on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 9:47am
It was a passing of the torch, of sorts, at last week’s state swim meet in Lincoln.
The Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman swim squad had solid showings, especially from senior competitors, as they ended their high school career, as did their coach. BNFF head coach Marian Wallen noted this is her last year of coaching the swim team.
“We wish all our seniors the best in their future endeavors. They have all made my last year as head coach a great one to remember!” Wallen said.

Sub-District Champs

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 11:00am

Diller-Odell To Play For Chance At State Tournament

Diller-Odell 45
Friend        31

Mustangs Close Out Season With Great Effort

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:58am
Sub-Districts: 
Diller-Odell 50
Meridian    19

Jeffs Make Stand At Auburn, Come Up Shy Of Sub-District Win

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:56am
Auburn 47
FHS 36

Girls Basketball Roundup

Published by admin on Tue, 02/23/2021 - 10:51am
Auburn Snatches Away Win Over Jeffs
The Fairbury girls basketball team fell to the Auburn Bulldogs 34-33 on February 17 in a sub-district heartbreaker.
Senior Jordan Tracy knocked in 12 points to lead FHS while junior Karly McCord had seven points, Jami Mans eight, four for senior Ellie Ohlde and two for senior Maggie Layton.

State Wrestling 2021

Published by admin on Tue, 02/23/2021 - 10:50am
Kunc was able to complete the match and find a way to win, but the injury forced him to forfeit the rest of the way.
Kunc finished in sixth place.
“We are excited about the future as we have three returning state medalists and a lot of youth in our program,” Bates said after the state tournament.

State Wrestling Coverage

Published by gordonhopkins on Fri, 02/19/2021 - 2:01pm
With every NSAA State Wrestling Tournament in Omaha, there are highs and lows. The event was moved from a three-day event to a four day event. All of the wrestlers came back to their respective schools with a lifetime experience and some even brought a medal home with them.
Thayer Central had six wrestlers represent the Titans at state. Dominic Stewart had the highest achieving performance on the night with a second place finish in the Class D 145 pound class.

Boys Basketball Roundup

Published by admin on Tue, 02/16/2021 - 9:49am
Jeffs Can’t Get By Seward
The Fairbury boys basketball team fell to the Seward Bluejays 69-47 on February 9. Seward took a commanding lead with 15 points in the first quarter and 17 points in the second quarter while the Jeffs scored 10 and 15 respectively. After the half, Seward kept up the pace with 19 points in the third quarter while the Jeffs dropped 8. In the final ten minutes of the game,  Seward secured their victory with 18 points while the Jeffs scored 14.

Girls Basketball Roundup

Published by admin on Tue, 02/16/2021 - 9:48am
Jeffs Finish 
Schuyler After Close Games
It was a pair of close contests for the Fairbury girls basketball team last week. The Jeffs lost two straight by a total of nine points.
The Fairbury girls basketball team fell to the Thayer Central Titans 37-33 on February 8.

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