Stories from Saturday, December 17, 2011

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- McCook High School's girls basketball team almost pulled off a huge road victory Friday night, Dec. 16. The Bison dropped a 41-37 decision at Class A North Platte as McCook rallied in the second half only to fall short. Ashten Hernandez scored off an offensive rebound to give the hosts a 39-34 lead with just over a minute remaining. ...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- McCook pulled off a big win in high school boys basketball action at North Platte Friday, Dec. 16. The Bison topped the Bulldogs, 58-52. McCook led by double digits in the first half. Cody Wudtke's 3-point bomb from the top of the key put the Bison ahead 30-20 just over a minute before intermission. McCook led 32-24 at the break...