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Cozad boys dethrone Ogallala for SWC championship gold

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Cozad boys dethrone Ogallala for SWC championship gold

Jessica Kennedy
Feb 3, 2025
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Cozad's Chayden Hoffmaster pulls up to make the jump shot in the first quarter against Ogallala on Saturday in the Southwest Conference title game at Kearney High.

Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald

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Cozad's Mason Fales knocks down two free throws in the second quarter of the Haymakers' 66-61 Southwest Conference championship win over defending champs Ogallala.

Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald

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Cozad's Noah Shoemaker hits a three-pointer to push the Haymakers up by eight points in the first quarter of the Southwest Conference championship match against Ogallala on Saturday in Kearney.

Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald

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Cozad's Olliver Davis gets past the Ogallala defense to score a shot in the second quarter on Saturday in the Southwest Conference championship game at Kearney High.

Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald

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Cozad's Gage Strauss hits a three-pointer to tie the game at 39 in the third quarter in the Southwest Conference championship win over Ogallala on Saturday in Kearney.

Jessica Kennedy, Lexington Clipper-Herald

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KEARNEY — "Maker Mentality" is a strong phrase used by Cozad head coach Nick Broz was present on Saturday evening as the Haymakers stepped up take down undefeated Ogallala in the Southwest Conference championship.

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