NebPreps photo gallery from some of the semi-final action at the NSAA Boys Basketball Championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
EPPJ guard Michael Selting (2) takes a mid range jumper with defenders surrounding him during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Guardian Angel Central Catholic forward Hudson Bramlet (15 leaps to steal a rebound from EPPJ forward Max Henn (24) during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Guardian Angel Central Catholic Bluejay Luke Guenther (1) walks to the baseline to in bound the ball during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
St Mary's point guard Logan Brabec (0) dribbles through a pair of defenders during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
St. Mary's Cardinal Gage Hedsome (24) fights to make a tough layup through defenders during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Norfolk Christian Knight Callen Marshall (2) holds up three fingers after drilling a three point shot during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Norfolk Christian guard Gavin Schutt (4) reels back to play defense after his student section cheers after his three pointer during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Lincoln Southwest’s Kobi Kerr (32) is celebrating after getting possession of the basketball for the Silver Hawks during a high school basketball game against Westside in the semifinals of the NSAA boys state basketball tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo By Jack Stephens.
Lincoln Southwest’s LeVonte Crockett (5) is celebrating after hitting a three point shot during a high school basketball game against Westside in the semifinals of the NSAA boys state basketball tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo By Jack Stephens.
Lincoln Southwest’s Uzziah Sanders (2) and Makkiah Sanders (10) are celebrating after Uzziah hit a three point shot during a high school basketball game against Westside in the semifinals of the NSAA boys state basketball tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo By Jack Stephens.
A Freeman Falcon basketball player looks to make a move around a Bergan Catholic defender during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Bergan Catholic forward Gavin Becker (42) lays the ball up past a Freeman Falcon defender during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Lincoln Southwest’s Kobi Kerr (32) is biting the W after winning a high school basketball game against Westside in the semifinals of the NSAA boys state basketball tournament on March 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo By Jack Stephens.
Lincoln Southwest is celebrating after beating Westside and making their first state championship game since 2009 on March 11, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo By Jack Stephens.
Freeman's Easton Buss (0) gaurded by Fremont Bergan's Gavin Dean (5) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Bergan Catholic celebrates its win with an assistant coach during a boys' state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Howells-Dodge point guard Dane Meyer (1) is stalked by two Elm Creek defenders from just beyond the arc during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
A pair of Elm Creef defenders fight for a ball with a Howells-Dodge player during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Elm Creek forward Ethan Fries (1) reaches for a all headed towards the baseline during a boys state semifinal basketball game, Mar. 13, 2026, Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.
Elkhorn North's Nike Orgilbold (13) shoots during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Elkhorn North's Kellen Murphy (23) shoots over Omaha Skutt's Carter Wissink (14) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Omaha Skutt’s bench celebrates during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Omaha Skutt's Lucas Heller (2) layup guarded by Elkhorn North's Carter Peterson (3) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Elkhorn North's Ethan Beachy (5) celebrates during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) gaurded by Norris's Evan Greenfield (22) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Norris's Alec Small (5) guarded Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) layup during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) celebrates after three pointer during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Norris's Chris Garner Jr. (10) drives guarded by Scottsbluff's Caleb Burda (0) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Norris's Evan Greenfield (22) shoots over Scottsbluff's Kobe Strom (22) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Scottsbluff's Caleb Burda (0) celebrates after three pointer during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
Norris's Evan Greenfield (22) blocked by Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) during a Boys State Championship Semifinal Round basketball game Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Photo by Jackson D. Luethje.
