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Brexton Roberts looks for the win by pin. Photo by Kirt Manion Gabe Johnson looks to turn a downed foe.

Avery Dowling indicates she’s open for a pass. Photo by Kirt Manion Harley Spurlock attempts a pass.

After snow closed area schools on Friday, the Lourdes and Sidney basketball teams played a Saturday afternoon doubleheader at the Knights’ gym in Nebraska City. Sidney 43, Lourdes girls’ 37 Long distance shooting proved to be the difference in the opening game as the Sidney Cowgirls rallied past the Knights, 43-37.

A second-half rally fell two points short for the Sidney girls’ basketball team in action against East Mills on Jan. 7.

Southwest Iowa wrestlers took to the mat for the 16-team Winterset tournament on Saturday, Jan. 8 where the Warriors picked up a 12th place finish and scored 48.5 points.

With the winter Olympics coming soon, January is recognized as the National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Harsh winter days offer thrill-seekers a playground of opportunity to participate in extreme sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Avery Dowling gets past the defense on an offensive push. Conner Behrends puts up a shot.

Braelyn Wilson, left, looks for a shot. Brandon Orozco, right, locks up with an opponent.