Rockets Fall to Bluejays in Subdist. C1-1 Title Game

Ashland-Greenwood tops Syracuse, 59-54

February 27, 2026Updated: February 27, 2026
By Ben Root

ASHLAND, NE - The Syracuse Rockets fell just short against the Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays in the Subdistrict C1-1 Boys Basketball Title Game on Thursday, 59-54, as heard on Otoe County Country. Syracuse dropped to 17-8 with the loss, but still earned a wildcard bid into the District Finals, while Ashland-Greenwood moved to 24-1 on the season.

The Bluejays built up a 12-point lead at recess, 36-24, but Syracuse trimmed it to a one-bucket game heading into the fourth quarter, 44-41. Ashland-Greenwood held on for the win, 59-54.

Syracuse was led by Maxwell Parde's 14 points, while both Will Janssen & Brennan Schroeder hit for ten. Cooper Westerhold drained 18 for AG, Cal Kissinger knocked down 16, and it was a 14-point performance from Derek Tonjes.

Syracuse will visit Cozad in the District C1-3 Final, while Ashland-Greenwood will host Adams Central in the District C1-2 Final.

Regional

New director appointed at Norfolk senior center amidst rebranding efforts

New director appointed at Norfolk senior center amidst rebranding efforts

First responders go head-to-head to save lives with a blood drive

First responders go head-to-head to save lives with a blood drive

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Northeast Community College Students Welcomed by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers

Northeast Community College Students Welcomed by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers