Cold shooting proved costly for Alta in the championship game of the Nebraska Prep Classic Saturday.
Nebraska's Grand Island never trailed in turning back the Hawks 61-46 before a vocal crowd of 3,000.The Islanders improved to 6-2 overall. Alta, ranked third in the latest Deseret News Class 5A listing, fell to 5-2.
Jason Richards led the Hawks with 13 points, while Chris Handy chipped in 10.
Alta, a regular participant in this tournament, has a 9-2 record over previous appearances.
In other games Saturday:
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Bountiful 75, Evanston, Wyo. 46: Danny Wilbur had six steals, made all six of his field goal attempts and finished with a game-high 19 points as the Braves prevailed.
Grand 66, Green River 52: Sy Harrison erupted for 34 points but the Pirates were unable to overcome a balanced attack by the Red Devils. Adam Englebright led Grand with 14.
Hurricane 46, Valley 42: Despite 16 points from Rob Critchfield, the visiting 3A Tigers had a tough time outlasting the 1A Buffaloes.
Meridian 84, East Carbon 60: Justin Lynn scored 17 points to lead a balanced attack for the Mongooses.
Tabiona 114, Manila 66: Eleven Tigers scored as top-ranked Tabiona overwhelmed the host Mustangs.
Union 58, Richfield 49: Jeff Davenport led all scorers with 24 points as the fifth-ranked Cougars upset the visiting No. 3 Wildcats.
GIRLS' GAMES
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Beaver 67, Piute 50: Macy Gillins and Shannon Bradshaw teamed for 37 points as the visiting Beavers toppled the Thunderbirds.
Dixie 59, Virgin Valley, Nev. 46: Rachel Conold scored a game-high 20 points as the Flyers hit the jackpot in Mesquite.
Duchesne 58, Int. Christian 56: Melinda Jenkins paced the Eagles to victory with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Teammate Bonnie Davies added 14 and 10.
Durango, Colo. 45, San Juan 29: The Broncos never recovered after trailing 40-22 at the end of three quarters.
Grand Junction, Colo. 36, Uintah 34: The Utes came up short when the visiting Coloradoans scored with two seconds remaining.
Provo 50, West 29: Natalie Overson netted a game-high 22 points as the Bulldogs made the most of a trip to Salt Lake City.
South Summit 51, Park City 27: Jenny Dees led all scorers with 17 as the Wildcats defeated the Miners.
Union 60, North Sanpete 50: Sarah Colton's team-high 14 points powered the Cougars past the Hawks.