Neligh-Oakdale Splits Games With Plainview Friday Night

Neligh-Oakdale went 1-1 in their road games at Plainview on Friday night.

The Lady Warriors fell short after a second half surge, 42-31, while the N-O boys put together a strong second half for a 64-42 win.

The balanced scoring attack for the girls was led by Danae Smith, Kinsley Klabenes and Kaylee Chance each with 6, followed by Whitney Beacom and Bailey Frey with 5 and Jayda Chance with 3.

"We had a tough start to the game, but we finished strong," Coach Frank Gade said. "We have a quick turnaround with Stuart today."

Alex Kerkman led the Warriors with 19 points, followed by Grant White with 15, Tyson Belitz and Chris Bentley with 13 each, Cole Belitz with 3 and Matthew Ervin with 1.
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Girls score by quarters: 
Neligh-Oakdale   7   2   10  12 - 31
Plainview            8   17   6   11 - 42

Boys score by quarters:
Neligh-Oakdale  8  13  20  23 - 64
Plainview            5   9   21   7 - 42

Neligh-Oakdale will travel to Stuart on Saturday, with the JV girls tipping off at 2 p.m.