Wednesday, April 18, 2018

NEWS UPDATE: Bird, Zoubek Get State Spotlight For Basketball Performances


Lady Longhorns Get Statewide Recognition for Production Numbers:  The Omaha newspaper recently reported school records and other top performances from the 2017-18 basketball season, as supplied by coaches on their All-Nebraska nomination forms.  Dorchester senior Makenna Bird and freshman Abbey Zoubek were spotlighted for their work on the court in several areas.  Bird's 157 career three-pointers was fifth highest on the statewide list this season.  Bird's .850 average for made free-throws this season was second highest in Nebraska, and her 169 career assists was seventh highest.  Meanwhile, Zoubek was fourth highest in the state this year for three-pointers made in a single contest, as she hit seven from behind the arch in one game.  Zoubek's 80 assists this season was the sixth highest total in Nebraska.  Congrats, Abbey and Makenna.

DHS Track Captures Two Gold Medals at Friend:  We noticed that two Longhorns placed this week at the Friend Track and Field Invitational.  The following is the report from the Lincoln newspaper:
BOYS EVENT WINNERS: Long jump - Zahourek, Dorchester, 19-4½.
GIRLS EVENT WINNERS: 200 - Zoubek, Dorchester.
Future of Friend Pool Still Uncertain: As we reported recently, the municipal swimming pool in Friend has an uncertain future due to needed repairs and low attendance numbers.  The pool was discussed at length at the Friend City Council’s April 3 meeting, according to a story in the Friend newspaper.  The paper says that "town residents came out in support of keeping the pool despite its constant maintenance and upkeep."  Friend residents complained that low attendance numbers "were because of the pool’s operating hours and unstable temperatures."  The Sentinel says that "a possible bond issue was discussed to help keep the pool open" on top of the "one percent tax that is increase is already in use for the city."

1 comment:

  1. The power of Z's at DHS track and field!!!

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