nebraska high school sports stories
Papillion-La Vista South Claims A-7 District Title to Punch Ticket to State
The Papillion-La Vista South girls basketball team repelled a furious rally from Lincoln Northeast to win the A-7 district final on Friday and punch its ticket to state for the first time since 2016. Story of the Game The Titans, ranked eighth in our final regular...
Ashland-Greenwood Tops Wahoo 51-43 in Sub-District Final
No. 2 Ashland-Greenwood boys basketball took down No. 3 Wahoo for a third time this season, defeating the Warriors 51-43 in the C1-3 sub-district final at Ashland-Greenwood on Thursday night. Story of the Game Round three went the same way as the first two, though...
Girls Basketball Coaches Poll 2.20.24
Each week during the high school basketball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class and our Tony Chapman compiles the rankings. Here is the tenth in-season poll for the 2023-2024 season, presented by Pinnacle Bank. Records...
Boys Basketball Coaches Poll 2.18.24
Each week during the high school basketball season select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class. Here is the boys basketball coaches poll on 2-18-24 presented by Pinnacle Bank. Class A (Record), Previous Ranking 1. Bellevue West (22-1),...
No. 1 Bellevue West Boys Top No. 4 Gretna to Finish Regular Season
No. 1 Bellevue West boys basketball closed out the regular season with a 61-58 come-from-behind win at No. 4 Gretna on Saturday afternoon. The Thunderbirds finish the regular season with a 22-1 record while the Dragons sit at 18-5 and will be a two seed in districts....
Girls Basketball Coaches Poll 2.12.24
Each week during the high school basketball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class and our Tony Chapman compiles the rankings. Here is the ninth in-season poll for the 2023-2024 season, presented by Pinnacle Bank Arena....
Boys Basketball Coaches Poll 2.11.24
Each week during the high school basketball season select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class. Here is the boys basketball coaches poll on 2-11-24 presented by Pinnacle Bank. Class A (Record), Previous Ranking 1. Bellevue West (19-1),...
Pinnacle Bank Game of the Week 2.11.24
Each week fans can vote for the Pinnacle Bank Game of the Week. Mike Sautter will provide extensive coverage at the game that wins the fan vote for the Game of the Week. The poll opens at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday (2/11/24) and closes at noon on Wednesday (2/14/24) this...
2024 Heartland Hoops Classic Roundup
The Heartland Events Center in Grand Island hosted the annual Heartland Hoops Classic on Saturday. This year’s event included six games featuring 10 teams from various classes in Nebraska and two from out of state. GAME 1: Grand Island Central Catholic 46, Elkhorn...
Elkhorn North, Norris Split Boys and Girls Double-Header
Friday night was the regular season home finale for Elkhorn North as the Wolves hosted Norris for a girls and boys varsity double-header. The Elkhorn North girls celebrated their senior night with a victory while the Norris boys secured a big road win. GBB: No. 1...