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BOYS' STATE HOOPS: Skutt Catholic, Elkhorn North earn spots in Class B semifinals

The three-time defending Class B champion Skyhawks beat Lincoln Pius X, while Elkhorn North dominated Wahoo.
BOYS' STATE HOOPS: Skutt Catholic, Elkhorn North earn spots in Class B semifinals
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Three-time defending Class B champion Skutt Catholic is headed back to semifinal Friday at the Nebraska state basketball tournament.

The Skyhawks beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41 Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

George Ziebell led Skutt with 17 points, followed by Eddie Linderman with 12.

Check out the video above for highlights of Thursday's games!

They will play Elkhorn North Friday at 6 p.m. at PBA.

The Wolves dominated Wahoo in the 4-5 matchup Thursday, beating the Warriors 66-39.

Kellen Murphy had a game-high 17 points, and Braylon Jackson added 15.

In Class C1, DC West beat Grand Island Central Catholic 49-41. They'll face top seed Ogallala in the semis Friday at 9 a.m. at PBA.

On the other side of the bracket, Ashland-Greenwood won over Lincoln Christian 65-53. They'll face Auburn—who took Gothenburg to overtime and won by a point—in the 10:45 a.m. semi.

In Class D1, top seed Howells-Dodge beat Fullerton 57-37. They'll face Elm Creek at 6 p.m. Friday at the Devaney Center.