Late Run Seals Broncos Fate

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Sr. Tate Schmaderer (#23) flied in for a layup late in the 4th quarter. Central Valley won 54-50.

Opportunities have been available for the Stuart boy’s basketball team lately.  They just haven’t been able to capitalize off of them.  There is a learning curve you have to adjust to when you are trying to replace 5 quality seniors from a 15-8 District Runner-Up team.

The Broncos traveled to Greeley, Nebraska to take on the Central Valley Cougars in a Saturday afternoon matchup.  It was a big game for the Cougars as they looked to open up their brand new gym in winning fashion.  A slow first quarter marred by fouls helped Central Valley hop out to a 13 to 12 advantage, but the Broncos gained momentum in the second quarter.

A quick run by the Broncos put them ahead 29-20, but a couple turnovers let the Cougars cut the lead to 5 before half at 32 to 27.  The Cougars chipped away in the third quarter as a stalemate of 44-44 would make for an exciting ending.  Big baskets by senior Conner Paxton and Micah Dexter helped the Broncos leap out to a 48 to 44 advantage, but two big three-pointers by Central Valley guard Nate Nekoliczak fired up the Cougar faithful.  Stuart missed a couple easy shots and the Cougars piled up some free throws to down the Broncos 54 to 50.

Stuart falls to 0-2 and will look to avenge last season’s loss to the Spalding Academy Shamrocks on Tuesday, November 8th.  Turnovers continue to be a problem for the Broncos as they look to bounce back at home and end the early season losing streak.


Tate Schmaderer, Stuart High School

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