Photos: 2026 Nebraska high school state boys basketball championships
Check out photos from Saturday's championships at the 2026 Nebraska high school state boys basketball tournament.Â
Ashland-Greenwood celebrates their win over DC West for the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) celebrates his team’s win over Papillion-La Vista South for the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Kellan Mundil (24) giards Elgin/Pope John's Michael Selting (2) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) passes the ball during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John head coach Matt Euse watches his team during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Gage Braun (50) helps Elgin/Pope John's Jarek Erickson (21) up during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Gavin Geilenkirchen (12) shoots in front of Elgin/Pope John's Jarek Erickson (21) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) and Elgin/Pope John's Jayvin Erickson (44) defends Humphrey Archangels' Gage Braun (50) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) and Elgin/Pope John's Jayvin Erickson (44) defends Humphrey Archangels' Gage Braun (50) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Ethan Wieseler (20) shoots a free throw during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Michael Selting (2) knocks a ball out of bounds after Humphrey Archangels' Ethan Wieseler (20) lost control of it during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope celebrates a three=pointer during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Brenden Johannes (21) shoots a free throw in front of Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Jarek Erickson (21) and Humphrey Archangels' Gage Braun (50) reach for a rebound during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) guards Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) shoots the ball during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) passes under Humphrey Archangels' Kellan Mundil (24) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Gavin Geilenkirchen (12) shoots around Elgin/Pope John's Jarek Erickson (21) during the first half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels celebrate late in the game against Elgin/Pope John' during a Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels celebrates their win in the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels head coach Eric Kessler watches his team during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels fans cheer during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Brenden Johannes (21) chases down a loose ball during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Karson Kallhoff (4) dribbles the ball during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Ethan Wieseler (20) and Elgin/Pope John's Max Henn (24) reach for a a rebound during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Humphrey Archangels' Kellan Mundil (24) fouls Elgin/Pope John's Evin Pelster (12) during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elgin/Pope John's Jarek Erickson (21) shoots over Humphrey Archangels' Gage Braun (50) during the second half of the Class D2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West' and Ashland-Greenwood shake hands before the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West head coach Chip Daehling talks to this team during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Derek Tonjes (23) tries to manuever around DC West's Nolan Asher (13) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Zane Wohlers (2) blocks a shot from Ashland-Greenwood's Cooper Westerhold (11) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) shoots a basket during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Schieber (1) takes a shot during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Nolan Asher (13) and Ashland-Greenwood's Barrett Kitrell (40) reach for a rebound during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Schieber (1) shoots the ball during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Lane Smith (11) grabs a rebound during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Schieber (1) passes the ball around Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Schieber (1) passes the ball around Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) fouls DC West's Trey Olsen (5) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) fouls DC West's Trey Olsen (5) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Lane Smith (11) shoots shoots in front of Ashland-Greenwood's Cooper Westerhold (11) during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Schieber (1) dribbles the ball during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Logan Fangmeyer (10) and DC West's Trent Alexander (4) scramble for a loose ball during the first half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood celebrates their win over DC West for the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood celebrates their win over DC West for the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
From left: Ashland-Greenwood's Mason Mohs (0) and Cal Kissinger (5) carry the trophy to the student section after winning the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
From left: Ashland-Greenwood's Mason Mohs (0) and Cal Kissinger (5) carry the trophy to the student section after winning the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
From left: Ashland-Greenwood's Mason Mohs (0) and Cal Kissinger (5) carry the trophy to the student section after winning the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Ashland-Greenwood bench celebrates a three-poitner from Landon Mohs (4) during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The DC West bench celebrates a three-pointer by Zane Wohlers (2) during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Zane Wohlers (2) reacts to a shot that would have given then the lead not dropping late during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Zane Wohlers (2) reacts to a shot that would have given then the lead not dropping late during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Cal Kissinger (5) dribbles around DC West's Trey Schieber (1) during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Ashland-Greenwood's Logan Fangmeyer (10) and DC West's Kayden Foster (3) fight for a loose ball during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Zane Wohlers (2) tries to dribble past DC West's Lane Smith (11) during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
DC West's Trey Olsen (5) tries to work past Ashland-Greenwood's Landon Mohs (4) during the second half of the Class C1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Brady Alderson (1) tries to shoot in front of Lincoln Southwest's Dakari Wilson (30) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest' fans cheer before the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Levi Webb (12) shoots in front of Lincoln Southwest's Crayton Meyer (3) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South head coach Joel Hueser watches his team play during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest head coach Alex Bahe calls timeout during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
A young fan holds a sign during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kenyen Slobodny (31) tries to steal the ball from Lincoln Southwest's LeVonte Crockett (5) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) tries to steal the ball from Lincoln Southwest's Kobi Kerr (32) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) tries to steal the ball from Lincoln Southwest's Kobi Kerr (32) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) and Lincoln Southwest's Kobi Kerr (32) fight for the opening tipoff during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) reaches for the ball during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Levi Webb (12) tries to shoot in front of Lincoln Southwest's LeVonte Crockett (5) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Levi Webb (12) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) celebrates his team’s win over Papillion-La Vista South for the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) celebrates his team’s win over Papillion-La Vista South for the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's LeVonte Crockett (5) passes the ball during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) celebrates a three-pointer during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Connor Falkinburg (25) celebrates a three-pointer during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South head coach Joel Hueser watches his team play during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) dunks the ball late during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Makkiah Sanders (10) shoots the ball during the second half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kenyen Slobodny (31) goes up for a 3-pointer against Lincoln Southwest's Jacob Hecht (32) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest's Uzziah Sanders (2) dunks the ball above Papillion-La Vista South's Levi Webb (12) during the first half of the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest players celebrate after defeating Papillion-La Vista South, 57-53, to win the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South's Levi Webb (12) reacts after the Titans fell to Lincoln Southwest, 57-53, in the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Papillion-La Vista South players react after the Titans fell to Lincoln Southwest, 57-53, in the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Lincoln Southwest players celebrate after defeating Papillion-La Vista South, 57-53, to win the Class A Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic fans cheer on during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Fremont Bergan at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Cale Sheets (3) motions after a basket against Norfolk Catholic during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Cale Sheets (3) goes up for a layup against Norfolk Catholic's Leighton Burbach (3) during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Trey Mooney (1) dribbles against Norfolk Catholic's Camden Burbach (21) during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Gavin Baker (42) goes up for a shot against Norfolk Catholic's Leighton Burbach (3) and Gavin Schutt (4) during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Leighton Burbach (3) wrestles the ball away from Fremont Bergan's Trent Mlnarik (15) and Cale Sheets (3) during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Trey Mooney (1) goes up for a shot against Norfolk Catholic's Nathan Timmerman (0) during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Gavin Schutt (4) motions after a basket against Fremont Bergan during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Gavin Baker (42) goes up for a layup during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Norfolk Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Nolan Paulsen (0) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Norfolk Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan head coach Ryan Mlnarik motions during the first half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Norfolk Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Cale Sheets (3) and teammates celebrate after defeating Norfolk Catholic, 59-50, to win the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic players react after falling to Fremont Bergan, 59-50, in the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic players react after falling to Fremont Bergan, 59-50, in the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Cale Sheets (3) celebrates after defeating Norfolk Catholic, 59-50, to win the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Gavin Schutt (4) dribbles against Fremont Bergan's Gavin Dean (5) during the second half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Clay Rotherham (10) goes up for a layup against Fremont Bergan's Trey Mooney (1) during the second half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Nathan Timmerman (0) goes up for a 3-pointer against Fremont Bergan's Trey Mooney (1) during the second half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Norfolk Catholic's Leighton Burbach (3) attempts to wrestle the ball away from Fremont Bergan's Trey Mooney (1) during the second half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Fremont Bergan's Nolan Paulsen (0 goes up for a 3-pointer during the second half of the Class C-2 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Norfolk Catholic at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) goes up for a 3-pointer against Elkhorn North's Carter Peterson (3) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) dribbles against Elkhorn North's Carter Peterson (3) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Keon Delgado (24) goes up for a shot against Elkhorn North's Sutton Piatkowski (34) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Keon Delgado (24) goes up for a shot above Elkhorn North's Sutton Piatkowski (34) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Sutton Piatkowski (34) goes up for a 3-pointer against Scottsbluff's Keon Delgado (24) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) goes up for a shot against Elkhorn North's Carter Peterson (3) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) goes up for a layup past Elkhorn North's Braylon Jackson (4) during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North players cheer on during the first half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn North, 68-56, to win the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) and Rylee Meininger (1) celebrate after defeating Elkhorn North, 68-56, to win the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff head coach Scott Gullion and Nate Kelley (5) embrace after defeating Elkhorn North, 68-56, to win the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North players react after falling to Scottsbluff, 68-56, in the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North head coach Andy King and Jase Reynolds (2) embrace after falling to Scottsbluff, 68-56, in the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) hoists the championship trophy with the Bearcats after defeating Elkhorn North, 68-56, to win the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Jase Reynolds (2) goes up for a shot during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Sutton Piatkowski (34) dribbles against Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Carter Peterson (3) goes up for a layup past Scottsbluff's Rylee Meininger (1) during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's George Schmall (10) and Elkhorn North's Nike Orgilbold (13) go for the ball during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Braylon Jackson (4) goes up for a shot during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Ethan Beachy (5) dribbles against Scottsbluff's Caleb Burda (0) during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff's Nate Kelley (5) goes up for a shot Elkhorn North's Braylon Jackson (4) during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Elkhorn North's Kellen Murphy (23) goes up for a shot against Scottsbluff's Caleb Burda (0) during the second half of the Class B Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Ethan Prusa (14) goes up for a shot against McCool Junction during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Chase Luther (2) passes the ball above McCool Junction's Jameson Weiss (35) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Dane Meyer (1) goes up for a shot during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against McCool Junction at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction's Carson McDonald (23) goes up for a shot against Howells-Dodge's Briggs Ernst (44) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Chase Luther (2) goes up for a 3-pointer against McCool Junction's Ja Soukup (25) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction fans cheer on during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against Howells-Dodge at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Andre Martin (20) goes up for a shot against McCool Junction's Jameson Weiss (35) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction players react as the team trails Howells-Dodge by 12 points during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Nathan Tomcak (3) goes up for a 3-pointer against McCool Junction's Dylan Gonnerman (33) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Ethan Prusa (14) grabs the rebound above McCool Junction's Jameson Weiss (35) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Noah Coufal (15) goes up for a 3-pointer during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against McCool Junction at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction players react as they fall to Howells-Dodge, 57-39, in the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Noah Coufal (15) and Howells-Dodge's Isaac Meyer (4) celebrate as the Jaguars defeat McCool Junction, 57-39, to win the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge players celebrate as the Jaguars defeat McCool Junction, 57-39, to win the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction's Carson McDonald (23) goes up for a 3-pointer against Howells-Dodge's Nathan Tomcak (3) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction's Carson McDonald (23) goes up for a layup past Howells-Dodge's Andre Martin (20) and Nathan Tomcak (3) during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Chase Luther (2) and Dane Meyer (1) reach up for the rebound during the second half of the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game against McCool Junction at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
McCool Junction players hoist the runner-up trophy after falling to Howells-Dodge, 57-39, in the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge players embrace after defeating McCool Junction, 57-39, to win the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Howells-Dodge's Nathan Tomcak (3) and teammates celebrate after defeating McCool Junction, 57-39, to win the Class D-1 Nebraska boys state basketball championship game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Scottsbluff won Class B for the first time in 14 years, defeating Elkhorn North 68-56 Saturday night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
