Kelley’s 27 points propel Scottsbluff to 64-60 semifinals win over Norris

Nate Kelley scored 27 points and the Scottsbluff Bearcats beat Norris 64-60 in the Class B state semifinals.

March 14, 2026Updated: March 14, 2026
By Michael Shively

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LINCOLN — Nate Kelley scored 27 points and the Scottsbluff Bearcats beat Norris 64-60 in the Class B state semifinals.

The win puts the #3 Bearcats in the state championship game for the second-straight season. #2 Norris ends its season in the semifinals for the second season in a row.

Scottsbluff led after every quarter and had a 14-point cushion with 3:10 left in the third quarter. The Titans fought back to tie the game at 56-56 with 1:55 to go. Kelley scored three points down the stretch and assisted on a three-point make from Esai Sabala to secure the win.

Scottsbluff will play Elkhorn North in the title game at 6:15 p.m CT Saturday.

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