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St. Francis falls short against Shelton, 65-59

Noah Wieseler drives past the Shelton defender in first half action March 5 in the Class D-2 State Basketball tournament. Shelton held off the Flyers for a 65-59 win in the opening round. Democrat photos

Ethan Wieseler is fouled during a drive to the basket. He scored 19 for St. Francis.

Carson Wessel passes to Mason Geilenkirchen.

Emerson Krings slaps hands with teammates during the state tournament.

St. Francis falls short against Shelton, 65-59

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 5:00am

St. Francis was just minutes from turning the Class D-2 state tournament upside down, but missed shots and a turnover down the stretch allowed Shelton to escape with a 65-59 win March 6 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Emma Classen drives past the Falls City Scared Heart defender.

Karly Kessler dribbles by the Shamrocks Dayee Witt.

Alexis Kuchar looks to pass against Falls City Sacred Heart in the Class D-2 State Basketball Tournament at the Bob Devaney Center Feb. 28. The Flyers dropped a 30-21 decision. Democrat Photos

Whitney Wegener is fouled by FCSH’s Daycee Witt while Jentry Lechtenberg defends.

Flyers struggle to score in loss to FCSH at state tourney

Wed, 03/06/2024 - 4:00am

After taking a first quarter lead, the shots were hard to come by for St. Francis.

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Jayda Krings drives past Shelton’s Gracie Willis Friday. St. Francis earned a trip the state tournament with a 41-35 win in the Class D2-8 District title game. Democrat photo

2nd half rally earns Flyers trip to state

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 5:00am

At halftime, St. Francis faced either going home or going to Lincoln.

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Tucker Czarnick goes up for 2 of his 13 points Monday against Hyannis. The Flyers qualified for state after posting a 76-34 win in the Class D2-7 District final at Burwell. Courtesy photo

Dominant game sends HSF to state

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 5:00am

St. Francis will ride a dominate performance all the way to Lincoln.

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The first annual St. Francis Robotics Expo was Saturday afternoon in the gym. Students had a chance to display their work. Members of the G.O.A.T.ed Goldfish are, left to right, Eli Schumacher, Milo Ramaekers, Knox Bruland and Kayden Frauendorfer. Democrat photos