Lincoln North Star head coach Tommy Johnson goes to embrace Ani Leu as the game draws to a close during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Lincoln North Star head coach Tommy Johnson, center, joins his team in celebrating their win over Papillion-La Vista on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School
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The Dundy Country Stratton bench celebrates during the Class D-2 state championship game against Wynot on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Lexi Yrkowski (20) swings the net after defeating Wynot in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) watches as Lexi Yrkowski, not pictured, takes free-throws during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Kimberly Escobar (3) vies for a rebound against Wynot’s Haley Wieseler during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Abi Spargo (2) celebrates as the Tiger defeat Wynot in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) reacts as a timeout is called by Wynot during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wynot’s Jordan Foxhoven (23) wipes tears from her eyes after falling to Dundy County Stratton in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Abi Spargo (2) drives to the basket under defense by Wynot’s Haley Wieseler (3) during the Class D-2 state championship game March 7 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Abi Spargo (2) is embraces by Ava Lutz (23) after Spargo scores two to seal the win for Tigers during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton lifts the Class D-2 state championship trophy after defeating Wynot Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Ava Lutz (23) and Clara Spargo (1) celebrate as Abi Spargo, not pictured, secures the final basket to beat Wynot during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wynot’s Haley Wieseler (3) scores two over Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wynot’s Kenna Oligmueller (12) and Haley Wieseler (3) try to gain possession of a loose ball against Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Ava Lutz (23) and Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) combine to block a shot by Wynot’s Jaylin Geisen (0) during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Kimberly Escobar (3) reacts after scoring to close out the first quarter during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Clara Spargo (1) reacts after scoring a bucket during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wynot’s Jaylin Geisen (0) vies for a loose ball as Dundy County Stratton’s Abi Spargo (2) looks to pass it away during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Dundy County Stratton’s Abi Spargo (2) high fives Kimberly Escobar (3) a they celebrate heading off the court during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Milford’s Abby Crabtree (3) celebrates after scoring from beyond the arc during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Halle Dolliver (30) shoots a 3-pointer over Milford’s Shayla Rautenberg (11) and Braelynn Muller (21) during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Laurel Johnson (31) shoots from behind the three-point line under defense by Milford’s Shayla Rautenberg (11) during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
A pair of Milford fans dressed as gorillas cheer on the Eagles from the student section during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Milford lifts the Class C-1 state championship trophy after defeating Malcolm Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Halle Dolliver (30) defends Milford’s Ashlynn Miller (33) as she scores a layup during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Halle Dolliver (30) tries to steal the ball from Milford’s Shayla Rautenberg (11) during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Kenna Wilcox embraces Payton Dolliver after losing to Milford during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver (12) sheds a tear as she embraces her sister Halle Dolliver (30) after falling to Milford in the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver (12) sheds a tear as she embraces her sister Halle Dolliver (30) after falling to Milford in the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Milford celebrates on the floor after defeating Malcolm during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Milford bench celebrates after Abby Crabtree, not pictured, scores three points during the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha North is seen on the vid seen on the video board as they react after falling to Lincoln North Star during the NSAA Class A championship girls state basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Omaha North 51-35.
Omaha North’s Alaeya Randle (3) defends Lincoln North Star’s K.J. Pinchon (12) as she makes a pass during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Kendall Anderson (14) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot over Omaha North during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) and Joyce Johnson (5) and Omaha North’s T'Niyah Wilson-Smith (32) battle for a rebound during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star head coach Tommy Johnson goes to embrace Ani Leu as the game draws to a close during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha North’s Himayajo Metoyer (24) defends Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) as she scores two on a layup during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Brooke Neeman, from left, Jayma Naber and Zahara Isley-Murry react after Kendall Anderson, not pictured, scores three during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Joyce Johnson (5) scores ahead of Omaha North’s Himayajo Metoyer (24) during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s K.J. Pinchon (12) high fives McKenna Powell (21) at the end of the third during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) celebrates with McKenna Powell (21) after she scores three-points during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Joyce Johnson (5) scores over Omaha North’s Sanai Cotton-Welchen (4) during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star head coach Tommy Johnson calls out a play during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star players dogpile on the floor after winning the Class A state championship game against Omaha North on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star players dogpile on the floor after winning the Class A state championship game against Omaha North Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star players dogpile on the floor after winning the Class A state championship game against Omaha North Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha North’s Sanai Cotton-Welchen (4) defends Lincoln North Star’s Joyce Johnson (5) as she looks to pass the ball during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha North’s Ayanna Hill (20) tries to block a shot by Lincoln North Star’s Kendall Anderson (14) during the Class A state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Howells-Dodge’s Kenadie Throener (52) hoists the plaque with the student fan section sporting Burger King crowns during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Bloomfield student fans hang their heads low after the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Bloomfield’s Anahi Fernandez (22) and Autumn Yonke (12) sit with a saddened group of teammates after a tough loss during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Bloomfield’s Peyton Eisenhauer (32) hoists the runner-up trophy in an embrace by Kysa Loecker (4) during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Howells-Dodge senior student fan Nathan Tomcak Burger King coronates a member of the team after the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Howells-Dodge’s Peyten Becker (34) roars with her teammates in the dogpile during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Howells-Dodge’s Kylie Brichacek (0) smiles after her Burger King coronation during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Howells-Dodge’s Kenadie Throener (52) hoists the plaque after the Jaguars won the D-2 state championship Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Howells-Dodge’s Kenadie Throener (52) hoists the plaque with the student fan section sporting Burger King crowns during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Howells-Dodge head coach Scott Polacek addresses his players on the bench during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
The Howells-Dodge peanut gallery celebrates during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Howells-Dodge’s Audrey Brabec (14) tries a layup over Bloomfield’s Peyton Eisenhauer (32) during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
The Howells-Dodge peanut gallery celebrates during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
The Bloomfield peanut gallery reacts during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Howells-Dodge’s Brynn Throener (32) shoots a J during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Howells-Dodge’s Peyten Becker (34) shoots a J over Bloomfield’s Aleah James (2) during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Howells-Dodge’s Audrey Brabec (14) shoots in the paint during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Bloomfield head coach Conner Wilson addresses his players on the bench during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge led Bloomfield 23-16 going into the half.
Bennington’s Macie Reiner (15) tips off against Gretna East’s Madi Shelburne (35) in the Class B state championship game March 7 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Gretna East’s Lily Frederick (10) shoots over Bennington’s Haydin Jackson (22) during the NSAA Class B girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Bennington led Gretna East 22-16 going into the half.
Bennington’s Haydin Jackson (22) shoots over against Gretna East’s Heather Wadsworth (14) during the Class B state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Bennington head coach John O'Connor addresses his players during the NSAA Class B girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Bennington led Gretna East 22-16 going into the half.
Pender’s Laney Timm (25) cuts a piece of the net down during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Pender head coach Jason Dolliver embraces Mayci Dolliver (4) as she subs out at the end of the game during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Elkhorn Valley’s Kyndal Werner (3) defends Pender’s Madalyn Dolliver (3) as she inbounds during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Elkhorn Valley players cry together during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Pender student fans react during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Pender’s Hadley Walsh (2) shoots three over Elkhorn Valley’s Kyndal Werner (3) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Elkhorn Valley’s Willow Taake (5) and the rest of her team stand for the anthem during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Pender head coach Jason Dolliver stands for the anthem during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Pender’s Madalyn Dolliver (3) whirls the net after cutting it down during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Elkhorn Valley’s Kayton Werner (11) shoots a layup under defense by Pender’s Brylea Mosser (22) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender beat Elkhorn Valley 63-48 to claim the title.
Pender’s Hadley Walsh (2) swats an attempted three-pointer by Elkhorn Valley’s Kyndal Werner (3) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Elkhorn Valley’s Cameron Rutjens (1) tries a shot over Pender’s Kaylee Schroeder (5) and Mayci Dolliver (4) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Pender’s Mayci Dolliver (4) tries a shot under defense by Elkhorn Valley’s Kayton Werner (11) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
The Pender mascot jumps around during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Elkhorn Valley’s Brenna Lawson (13) tries a shot over Pender’s Brylea Mosser (22) and Mayci Dolliver (4) during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Pender head coach Jason Dolliver addresses his team on the bench during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
Elkhorn Valley fans react to a three during the NSAA Class C-2 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Pender led Elkhorn Valley 32-24 going into the half.
