Bison boys test unbeaten Indians for awhile

McCook senior DJ Gross battles against two Ainsworth Bulldogs during the Bison homecourt victory on Saturday after battling unbeaten Ogallala Friday night.

Steve Towery/McCook Gazette

OGALLALA, Neb. — McCook’s boys took an early lead on 21-0 Ogallala Friday night and actually missed a couple chances to build on that momentum.

Junior Konor Rakes shook up Ogallala with an early triple just before senior DJ Gross worked inside to score for the 7-4 Bison advantage.

However, the unbeaten Indians showed why they poured in 101 points against Gering earlier last week.

They tallied a 10-0 run vs. McCook Friday night and really never lost control again of the 81-56 home win.

“There were times we got going at Ogallala’s speed and we don’t quite have the depth for that,” coach Jeremy Yilk said in his post-game radio interview.

The Bison (8-8 record) still delivered some highlights like senior Riley Mai hitting two three-pointers.

Both Mai and Rakes finished with eight points.

Gross dropped in a team-high 10 points followed by Mai, Rakes, seniors Gabe Sehnert (seven points) and Seth Dugger (six).

“Our effort and attitude is always top notch,” Yilk commented. “It’s frustrating at times because the results aren’t always there.”

However, McCook delivered great Saturday results as the Bison beat Ainsworth, 52-46, during “Color Day” at MHS.

A recap of that contest appeared in Monday’s Gazette.

Other area boys games from the weekend:

Arapahoe 54,

Hitchcock 46

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — The Warriors defended their home court on Saturday with seniors Carson Schroeder (18) and Yordi Gutierrez (15) combining to score 33 points.

Seniors Gentry Anderson and Colton Hearn added six points each to pace the 8-13 Warriors.

Arapahoe gets to play at Cambridge tonight.

Hitchcock County (7-12) scored a 60-31 victory over Maywood-Hayes Center on Friday. No individual stats were obtained, but the Falcons pulled away thanks to their 21-4 third quarter.

Trojans sweep

The Cambridge boys reached 10-9 following road wins over Perkins County (61-47) Friday night and North Platte St. Patrick’s (55-43) on Saturday.

Broncos

down Sailors

WAUNETA, Neb. — The Wauneta-Palisade boys erased a 30-26 halftime deficit and downed Sutherland, 52-44, Friday night.

Coach Dave Kuhlen expected a tough challenge from the 8-8 Sailors, but his Broncos scored another win to reach 14-5 this season. No stats were obtained.