All of the Lady Thunderbirds contributed in scoring and rebounding in the first round game of sub-districts as the JCC girls defeated Wilber-Clatonia 41-31 in action played at Freeman on Tuesday, February 16.

The Auburn Bulldogs came to Tecumseh last Friday night, February 19 to play the JCC Thunderbirds in the final regular game of the season. The Bulldogs controlled the scoring in all four quarters to go home with a 74-37 victory.

The Sterling girls advanced to the Class D2-1 District finals on a wildcard and will travel to Kearney to play Wauneta-Palisade this Friday night, February 26. The game will be played at Kearney Catholic Schools at 6:30 p.m. The Sterling Lady Jets are ranked eighth, while Wauneta-Palisade is ranked ninth.

The JCC Thunderbirds earned a fourth place plaque in the East Central Nebraska Conference basketball tournament held February 2-9. JCC vs.

Two wrestlers from Johnson County Central Schools, Stephanie Cruz and JaPriece Morehead advanced to the Class D3 District Wrestling Meet held at Central Valley Schools in Greeley, February 13. Individual results are as follows:

The Elk Creek Men’s Club Curling Tournament was held February 13, 2021, at Arlin Beethe’s Pond. There were six men’s and three mixed teams competing.

The Lady Thunderbirds of Johnson County Central Schools battled with the Palmyra Lady Panthers in the opening round of the East Central Nebraska Conference basketball tournament on January 30. After edging the Lady Panthers in scoring during both quarters of the first half, the Lady Thunderbirds struggled to keep up with the Lady Panthers’ scoring momentum in the second half and were disappointed with a 47-37 loss.

As part of its continuing effort to address Nebraska’s nursing shortage, the University of Nebraska Medical Center will offer two new programs: a new master’s degree program, and a certificate program for internationally educated nurses. In addition, an accelerated option will be offered in the registered nurse to bachelor’s degree in nursing program (RN to BSN).

Photos by Ann Wickett STERLING’S KODY GORACKE (23) takes the ball to the hoop during intense action against the Friend Bulldogs in the Pioneer Conference game played at Sterling Public Schools February 5. THE JETS’ KODY GORACKE (23) AND ANDREW RICHARDSON (32) box this Friend Bulldog player into a corner.

“Balanced scoring along with a focused defensive effort once again was the recipe to pick up an ECNC win,” said JCC Head Boys Basketball Coach Kirk Faris as the Thunderbirds defeated Weeping Water 52-46 on their home court in action played on January 19. “I was pleased our bench stepped up to help us fight through some early foul troubles,” Coach Faris added.