Syracuse finished in a tie for fifth and scored 110 points at the 15-team Crete wrestling tournament last weekend. Omaha Bryan scored 196 points for first place. Also in the top five were Beatrice, Lincoln Northstar, Wilber-Clatonia and Fairbury.
The Rocket boys’ basketball team earned a victory and suffered a close loss during action last week. JCC 44, Rockets 41 With both teams in an aggressive man defense, the Thunderbirds started the game with a 6-0 run until senior Robert Shanks found senior Jace Voorhees in the paint at the 4:52 mark. The teams continued to trade baskets with freshman Max Parde also taking a charge with 11 seconds left to stop the Thunderbirds with the score at 12-13. The Thunderbirds struck first in the second quarter but the Rockets worked together with assisted baskets throughout the quarter and points off of steals and fast breaks. The Rockets won the quarter and went up 25 24 at halftime. But the third quarter proved to be the difference. Voorhees hit a shot at the 7:02 mark, but the Rockets couldn’t find the bottom of the net again until Shanks connected on a free throw with 32 seconds left in the quarter and a score of 28-34. Within the first 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, the Rockets worked together to find Voorhees down low and Zoller and Janssen along the perimeter and eventually tied the score at 41 with 3:03 left. After a long Rocket possession that ended in a turnover, the Thunderbirds made 3 or 4 from the free-throw line. The Rockets got three chances to score in the last 15 seconds, but couldn’t connect for a 41-44 loss. Coach Stotz commented, “JCC held us to 3 points in the 3rd quarter which hurt. That’s a testament to their coaching staff and players who had a good game plan. JCC was the better team that night.” SDA 12-13-3-13 - 41 JCC 13-11-10-10 - 44 Points - Voorhees 18, Shanks 9, Zoller 9, Janssen 3, Parde 2. Rebounds - Parde 14, Voorhees 9. Assists Parde 7. 16 turnovers.
Last week, I was feeling like a Grinch! Come to think about it, how do I know how a Grandma Grinch feels? At any rate, nothing seemed to be going right. Somewhere along the way the appointments to install my new TV, my new computer and my new printer were lost in space.
In Nebraska, the crops we grow, livestock we raise, goods we manufacture, and innovations we develop make an impact far beyond our borders. Nebraskans have long known that. Increasingly, the world does too. Growing Nebraska’s international presence has been a pillar of my administration. Since I took office, we’ve made trade missions to 11 different countries to forge new partnerships and increase investments in the Good Life. As a result of these missions, our state has become its own global brand.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/09/22). Benefit through domestic harmony this year. Steady communication strengthens creative collaboration. Slow to navigate winter obstacles with health and work, before falling in love again next spring. Revise plans privately next summer, before dancing with friends in celebration next autumn. Feed your family with love.
Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Dec.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (12/09/22). Benefit through domestic harmony this year. Steady communication strengthens creative collaboration. Slow to navigate winter obstacles with health and work, before falling in love again next spring. Revise plans privately next summer, before dancing with friends in celebration next autumn. Feed your family with love.
Picking up wins for Syracuse were Cy Peterson, 160, by pin in 3:10; Tyler Sears, 170, by pin in 2:57; Hunter Holle by pin in 3:03; Chance Buchanan, 285, by pin in 2:43; Bryson Jones, 113, by pin in 3:38; Bar-Brandt, by decision, 7-4. Tournament Results Syracuse finished fourth in a field of 12 teams at a tournament at Conestoga. The top five teams were Logan View, 199; Bishop Neumann, 171.5; Conestoga, 153; Syracuse, 134; and High Plains Community, 132. Bryson Jones, 113, scored four team points and beat Lincoln Christian, by pin in 53 seconds.
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A month from now, we will welcome a new year and a new Congress with a new majority. For the 118th Congress House Republicans have put forward our Commitment to America agenda.