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Photos: Sights from Championship Saturday at state volleyball, Nov. 7, 2026
Mullen players celebrate after an ace serve by Jenna Donohoe (9) during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen's Jenna Donohoe (9), Brynne McCully (6) and Chloe Newman (23) celebrate after set point against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen's Abigail Gracey (1) and Jenna Donohoe (9) celebrate after a point against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen players celery after an ace serve by Brynne McCully (6) during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen's Ella Rice (10) and head coach Nichole Ourada react to a point against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen players lift the Class D-2 championship trophy after defeating Wynot on Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Wynot’s Makenzie Foxhoven (15) chases down a long hit during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen's Jenna Donohoe (9), Kalli Licking (2) and Harper Andersen (8) celebrate after a point against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen players celebrate after a point against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Mullen head coach Nichole Ourada couches from the sidelines against Wynot during the class D-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst players celebrate after a block by Sadie Van Ranken (12) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst players lift the class D-1 championship trophy after defeating Central Valley on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Breckyn Veskerna (6) leaps into the air as her team defeats Central Valley in the fifth set to win the Class D-1 championship Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Amherst players react as they win the fifth set against Central Valley to win the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Kenna Hagan, top, wraps her arms around Libby Mitchell (13), Breckyn Veskerna (6) and Kenna Hagan (11) after winning the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Sadie Van Ranken (12) reacts after scoring a point against Central Valley during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley fans Larik Wood, first right, and Jade Steenson, second right, watch as their team takes on Amherst during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley's Margrett Kriewald (21) and Laurel Mann (3) celebrate after a point against Amherst during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley's Bentleigh Dugan (11) hits the ball against Amherst's Sadie Van Ranken (12) and Kenna Hagan (11)during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley's Margrett Kriewald (21) celebrates a point by Laurel Mann (3) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Sadie Van Ranken (12) spikes the ball past Central Valley defenders during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Londyn Mitchell (4) chases down a ball to keep it in play during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley's Cayle Grossart (24) spikes the ball past Amherst's Sadie Van Ranken (12) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst players celebrate after a point against Central Valley during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Central Valley's Laurel Mann (3) goes up against Amherst's Kenna Hagan (11) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Harper Van Ranken (1) and Sadie Van Ranken (12) defend a hit by Central Valley's Bentleigh Dugan (11) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Londyn Mitchell (4) and Brooke Bosshamer (15) defend the net against Central Valley's Cayle Grossart (24) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Londyn Mitchell (4) returns a hit by Central Valley during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Brooke Bosshamer (15) reacts after scoring a kill against Central Valley during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Brooke Bosshamer (15) reacts after scoring a kill past Central Valley's Cayle Grossart (24) during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst players celebrate as Central Valley calls a timeout during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
The Amherst mascot gets ready to take the court during the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Amherst's Brooke Bosshamer (15) jumps rope with her teammates as they warmup before the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
The class D-1 championship trophy is seen before the class D-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Kara Ridder (15) carries the class C-2 championship trophy to celebrate with the student section after defeating Centura in five sets on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Kennedy Davis (8) keeps the ball alive as she tips it back over the net during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Kennedy Davis (8) and Emmarie Lutz (6) celebrate after a point against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Gracie Willis (9) dives to keep the ball in play against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Gracie Willis (9) and Ella Francl (3) both return a serve by West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Harper Dinslage (20) dives in an effort to keep the bal in play against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC head coach Maddie Gideon watches her team play from the sideline against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Kennedy Davis (8) and Kelly Fanta (10) react after a kill against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Kennedy Davis (8) and Kelly Fanta (10) react after a kill against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Harper Dinslage (19) dives in an effort to keep the ball in play against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Kelly Fanta (10) celebrates after making a kill against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Centura's Taya Taukiuvea (5) and Kelly Fanta (10) react after a point against West Point GACC during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Emma Cohee (4) defends a hit by Centura's Taya Taukiuvea (5) during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Bailey Gerths (16) reacts after a kill against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Kara Ridder (15) returns a serve during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Kara Ridder (15) and Bailey Gerths (16) react after a point against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC players celebrate after winning the first set against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
West Point GACC's Bailey Gerths (16) celebrate after a point against Centura during the class C-2 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora's Ava Myers (3) chases down a hit during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford players dogpile on the floor after defeating Aurora during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Ashlynn Miller (14) defends the net against Aurora's Hailey Hoff (1) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford players react after defeating Aurora during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford players carry the Class C-1 championship trophy to the student section Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Milford players react after defeating Aurora in the Class C-1 championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Milford's Bryn Grossart (6) and Braelynn Muller (13) react after Shayla Rautenberg (11) scores during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford fans cheer for their team during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora fans cheer as Hailey Hoff (1) serves the ball during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Shayla Rautenberg (11) bumps the ball above Libbie Reil (7) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Alexis Upton (9), Shayla Rautenberg (11) nd Brianna Meierdierks (12) react to winning the second set during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora’s Paisley Bartek (18), Elizabeth Luebbe (9) and Hailey Hoff (1) celebrate after a point against Milford during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora's Elizabeth Luebbe (9) and Hailey Hoff (1) react after a point by Paisley Bartek (18) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Shayla Rautenberg (11) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a kill against Aurora during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora's Hailey Hoff (1) and Elizabeth Luebbe (9) celebrate after a point during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora’s Paisley Bartek (18) and Elizabeth Luebbe (9) defend the net against a kill by Milford's Shayla Rautenberg (11) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Aurora's Hailey Hoff (1) and Kaitlyn Staehr (2) of to return a hit byMilford during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Shayla Rautenberg (11) tips the ball past Aurora’s Evelyn Kraus (12), Paisley Bartek (18) and Elizabeth Luebbe (9) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford players react after a kill by Shayla Rautenberg (11) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford's Braelynn Muller (13) and Alexis Upton (9) react to a point by Bryn Grossart (6) during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Milford players celebrate after winning the first set against Aurora during the class C-1 championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Lyric Judson-Hazlewood (7), Tess Solomon (10), and Kam Bails (11) react to a kill against Elkhorn North during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Reagan Wallraff (9) hit the ball against Papillion-La Vista South's Kam Bails (11) during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
The Elkhorn North student section cheers after a kill against Papillion-La Vista South during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Payton Palmer (13) and Reagan Wallraff (9) vie for the ball against Papillion-La Vista South's Reese Eymann (8) during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Berkeley Booth (6) returns a hit by Papillion-La Vista South during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North assistant coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth communicates with Reagan Wallraff (9) in the fourth set against Papillion-La Vista South during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Finley Moone (4) shushes the Elkhorn North crowd after an ace serve during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South players dogpile on the floor after defeating Elkhorn North in four sets to win the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South players dogpile on the floor after defeating Elkhorn North in four sets to win the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South lifts the the class A championship trophy after defeating Elkhorn North on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South lifts the the class A championship trophy after defeating Elkhorn North on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Payton Palmer (13) reacts after a point against Papillion-La Vista South during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North head coach Jenny Gragert coaches her team from the sidelines during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Taylor Tresemer (13) and Kate Dyrstad (3) go low to receive a serve during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South head coach Katie Tarman coaches her team from the sideline during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Payton Palmer (13) and Skyler Vandenberg (10) vie for the ball during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kenna Sanders (16) and Eryn Gigstead (9) celebrate a point against Elkhorn North during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Finley Moone (4) celebrates with Lyric Judson-Hazlewood (7) during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
The Papillion-La Vista South student section cheers for their team during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Elkhorn North's Reese Wallraff (11) digs for the ball during the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Papillion-La Vista South's Finley Moone (4), Lyric Judson-Hazlewood (7) and Kam Bails (11) celebrate after a point against Elkhorn Northduring the class A championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest head coach Lindsey Harders embraces Makenna Bowman (13) after falling to Waverly during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly's Tatum McIntire (5) embraces Emmalyn Quinn (6) after defeating Grand Island Northwest to win during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly's Emmalyn Quinn (6) embraces head coach Terri Neujahr after defeating Grand Island Northwest in the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly's Ansley Real (1) embraces head coach Terri Neujahr after defeating Grand Island Northwest to win the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly head coach Terri Neujahr leads her team to celebrate with the student section after defeating Grand Island Northwest to win the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly head coach Terri Neujahr leads her team to celebrate with the student section after defeating Grand Island Northwest to win the Class B state championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Waverly players dogpile on the floor after sweeping Grand Island Northwest to win the Class B state championship match Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Waverly players dogpile on the floor after sweeping Grand Island Northwest' in three sets to win the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly's Emmalyn Quinn (6) returns a hit during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Nasya Anderson (11) and Grand Island Northwest's Chloe Thielen (4) react after a point against Waverly during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly's Samantha Hagaman (7) reacts after the Vikings win the second set during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly players celebrate after a point in the second set during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly head coach Terri Neujahr, left, speaks with her team during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Chloe Thielen (4) goes low to keep the bal in play during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Halle Rice (12) returns a hit from Waverly during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Ava Janulewicz (22) hits the ball over then net against Waverly during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Nasya Anderson (11) defends the net against Waverly's McKinley Moser (13) during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly head coach Terri Neujahr calls out instructions to her players on the court during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Waverly players react after an ace serve by Gracie Lauenstein (3) against Grand Island Northwest during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
Grand Island Northwest's Nasya Anderson (11) returns a ball tipped by Waverly's McKinley Moser (13) during the class B championship match on Saturday Nov. 7, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln.
