BARTLEY - A dominant second quarter push visiting Cambridge to the lead the Trojans were able to score enough to hold off Southwest for a 61-56 victory in Bartley Friday night. Southwest had the hot hand early and led by as many as eight, but the Trojans erased the deficit with an 18-point second quarter to build a 27-19 lead at the half.

Stengel said MHC continues to work on taking care of the ball and rebounding better, as well as different defensive options and scoring in their half-court offense. “All of the girls continue to work really hard in practice,” Stengel said, adding, “We have been able to get all of our bench some great minutes in varsity contests, as well as our full JV teams' playing time.” Two Tuesday games remain on the Wolves’ schedule before the RPAC tournament starts Jan.

After a six-point loss to Paxton Dec. 23, the Maywood/ Hayes Center boys basketball team turned the tables on the Tigers Friday night with a 5144 win.

The Medicine Valley girls basketball team won its second game in three contests Jan. 6 with a 47-35 win over Wallace.

Med Valley got back on track Friday with a 63-18 win over Arapahoe. MV scored the first six points of the game on its way to a 16-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Raiders warmed up from long distance in the second quarter as they increased their advantage to 40-11 at halftime. With its offense continuing to hit on all cylinders Med. Valley continued to pull ahead throughout the second half.

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On Thursday, the 8th of January 2026, Bertrand played host to RPAC East rival Southern Valley for a girls and boys double header on the basketball court. In the girls game, Southern Valley won 48-35.

BARTLEY - On a night when both teams ripped the nets, the Cambridge boys basketball team rallied from a nine-point deficit after a quarter and held off Southwest late for a 74-67 victory at Bartley Friday.

Radon Action Month, observed in January each year, is aimed at raising awareness about radon gas and its health risks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) works to educate the public about radon, how it is formed, where it can be found, and the health risks associated with any exposure. Many people are unaware of radon and its dangers, so this month provides an opportunity to share important information.