Nemaha Central boys basketball coach Jon Thomas picked up career victory #500 on Saturday night as the Thunder defeated Riverside 56-45. 

Thomas is in his 34th season as the head coach and entered the season with 489 wins. 

The win for the Thunder improved them to 11-6 overall on the season and 7-4 in Big 7 league play. Nemaha Central is looking to get back to the state tournament for the first time since 2020. 

They have just three games left in the regular season as they will face Royal Valley, Jefferson West, and Riverside. 

After the regular season concludes, the Thunder will be competing in the Class 3A Riley County Sub-State tournament. 

**Photo by Dari Hilbert**