Bison off and running to big league win

McCook senior Brendan Gillen has stole the ball and about to finish a slam dunk early in Monday's 68-45 win over Gothenburg at McCook High. Though junior Evan Humphrey (below) hit eight three-pointers, it was sharp passing past the Swedes and lining up open shooters that fueled this Southwest Conference tournament victory. Senior Josh Hegwood (second photo below) provided his usual great hustle and fearless skills as the Bison improved to 13-4 overall. They'll take on No. 2-seed Ogallala in Friday's SWC semifinals at North Platte's Mid-Plains Community College.