Bison shepherd two wins away from Stars with holiday near

McCook senior Paige Bortner hugs sophomore Cali Crawford while (from left) junior Brecken Gale, seniors Lacyn Keller and Megan Miller begin celebration of a 45-37 overtime win over Kearney Catholic Friday. Even coaches Easton Gillen and David Peterman are showing some almost wise men emotion. The Bison are now 6-1 entering Saturday's 2:30 p.m. game at Holdrege.

McCook played shutout defense through the entire 8-0 overtime Friday night with great trapping defense leading to steals like senior Brooklyn Gillen's swipe from this Kearney Catholic Star (left).

Yup it's not a media creation to say that McCook smooth junior Trey Tiller is about to make another jump shot against Kearney Catholic Friday night. Tiller was one of four Bison that scored eight points or more during this 55-45 home win. The Bison are 4-2 with a big game at Holdrege Saturday afternoon set for about 4 p.m.