nebraska high school sports stories
NebPreps Boys Weekly Highlights: Elkhorn Stuns Roncalli, Class A Delivers a Thriller, and Ogallala Rolls to 22-0 — Feb. 16-22
The regular season is winding down, and the intensity is ramping up. From a stunning Class B upset to a pair of one-point Class A finishes, last week delivered the kind of games that remind you why the final stretch matters. Here's what stood out across Nebraska boys...
Nebraska High School Girls Basketball Coaches Poll 2-23-26
Each week during the Nebraska high school girls 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 final in-season Nebraska high school girls basketball coaches poll for...
NebPreps Girls Games to Watch: Three Undefeated Teams Enter Postseason Play — Feb. 23-28
The postseason gauntlet begins for Nebraska girls basketball. Class A and B open district play, while Classes C1, C2, D1 and D2 kick off sub-districts — and three undefeated teams are trying to keep perfect records alive. With 60 games on the schedule, here's where...
NebPreps Boys Games to Watch: Sub-Districts Tip Off While Class A and B Close Out Regular Season — Feb. 23-28
It's a split week for Nebraska boys basketball. Classes C1, C2, D1 and D2 open sub-district play, while Class A wraps up the regular season and Class B begins district first-round action. With 104 games on the schedule, here are the matchups the NebPreps Computer...
Nebraska High School Boys Basketball Coaches Poll 2-22-26
Each week during the Nebraska high school boys basketball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class. Here are the Nebraska High School Basketball Coaches Poll ratings for February 22, 2026. Class A (Record), Previous Ranking...
Nebraska High School Girls Basketball Coaches Poll | 2-8-26
Each week during the Nebraska high school girls 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 2025-26 season. Records are through games...
Nebraska High School Boys Basketball Coaches Poll 2-15-26
Each week during the Nebraska high school boys basketball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class. Here are the Nebraska High School Basketball Coaches Poll ratings for February 8, 2026. Class A (Record), Previous Ranking...
2026 Heartland Hoops Classic Roundup
Sixteen of the Nebraska’s best boys basketball teams made their way to the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island on Saturday for the annual Heartland Hoops Classic. We’ll have a running roundup throughout the day recapping the games and highlighting the best...
Preview: Clash of Unbeatens Highlights 2026 Heartland Hoops Classic
The Heartland Events Center in Grand Island will play host to the annual Heartland Hoops Classic, an all-day high school boys basketball event returning for its 18th year, on Saturday. This year's eight-game slate will feature all in-state teams and includes potential...
Lincoln Christian Girls Basketball Tops Pender in Primetime State Champion Clash
In a clash of state champions, the Class C1 No. 1 Lincoln Christian girls basketball team overcame an early deficit then held off a late comeback to take down Class C2 No. 3 Pender 56-47 Thursday night in Lincoln. The back-to-back champion Crusaders (22-1) saw four...