With North Star leading by two points, Ani Leu made an and-one layup to secure the Gators’ fourth district title in a row, defeating Millard South 47-42 in the A-1 final Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at North Star.
Photos: Lincoln North Star girls play Millard South for A-1 district title
Lincoln North Star’s Kendall Anderson (14) shoots over Millard South’s Parker Minzel (21) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) places the cut net around the neck of her 3-year-old cousin, Maren Krenk, held by Allie Krenk, cousin to both of the girls, during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s KJ Pinchon (12) cuts down the net during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Kendall Anderson (14) shows off the A-1 district plaque with Ani Leu (15) last Friday at North Star.
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North Star junior cheer squad member Faye Schrotberger waves her pom-poms during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) goes up for two under defense by Millard South’s Macey Kuchta (33) and Ella Mungin (34) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Lincoln North Star freshman Ulysses Avila is reflected in the brass of his tuba as he plays with the band during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Lincoln North Star student fans heckle the visitors section after a play during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Kendall Anderson (14) hits a jumper during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s KJ Pinchon (12) drives the lane around Millard South’s Hayden Korus (22) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Joyce Johnson (5) drives the lane against Millard South’s Ella Mungin (34) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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North Star senior Hector Hosey (center) gestures with the student fan section during freethrows during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard South 47-42 to claim the title.
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Lincoln North Star’s Ani Leu (15) moves around Millard South’s Ella Mungin (34) during A-1 district championship game Friday at North Star.
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Millard South’s Parker Minzel (21) shoots during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Lincoln North Star head coach Tommy Johnson reacts after a blocked shot against Millard South during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Millard South’s Ella Mungin (34) looks to the net under defense by Lincoln North Star’s La’Dauvyaii Daugherty (24) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Lincoln North Star’s Joyce Johnson (5) drives to the net under defense by Millard South’s Olivia Woockman (5) and Macey Kuchta (33) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Millard South’s Sophia Varn (15) tips off against Lincoln North Star’s KJ Pinchon (12) during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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Millard South head coach Maddie Heimes addresses her players on the bench during the a NSAA Girls Basketball Class A-1 District Final on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star led Millard South 19-14 going into the half.
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