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Omaha World-Herald's top sports photos of 2025
Millard South's Bernie Anderson (1) steals the ball from Omaha Westview's Tayvin Zephier-Murphy (32) during the second half of a high school basketball game in Omaha on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Omaha Supernovas' Camila Gómez (10) celebrates after the Supernovas scored a point against the San Diego Mojo during the fourth set of a Pro Volleyball Federation Match at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025.
Grand Island's Bella Arrants wrestles Crete's Trinity Williamson during a Class A 130-pound first round match during the Nebraska girls state wrestling tournament at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
Sidney's Patrick McCartney wrestles Lincoln Pius X's Joe Andreasen during the Nebraska Class B 190-pound boys championship match at the CHI Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Winnebago's Jared Doxey brings Winnebago coach Adam Tranmer down to the mat in celebration after his win over Chase County's Zach Tarin for the Nebraska Class C 285-pound boys championship match at the CHI Center in Omaha on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) dunks the ball during the second half of a college men's basketball game against DePaul at CHI Health Center in Omaha, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
Marian's Meredith Peyton hugs teammate Alaira Hadford after the girls 200 yard freestyle during the Nebraska state swimming championships at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Swimmers dive in for the boys 100 yard freestyle during the Nebraska state swimming championships at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
University of Omaha Chancellor Joanne Li emerges from a trash can as she and the team celebrates after defeating Oral Roberts and winning the Summit League regular season championship at Baxter Arena in Omaha, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The team would go on to their first NCAA March Madness appearance.
Nebraska's Juwan Gary (4) reacts as he walks off the court during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Iowa at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Iowa won, 83-68.
Norris' Evan Greenfield (22) goes up for a shot against Lincoln Pius X's Michael Haith (4), Charles Morrow (10) and Parker Kelly (5) during the first half of a Class B Nebraska state boys basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Norris players celebrate after a buzzer-beater by Barret Boesiger (4) to defeat Lincoln Pius X in a Class B Nebraska state boys basketball tournament first round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Johan Pradheep reacts nervously as one of the volunteers walks past with the spelling lists of the competitors who misspelled one of the round's words during the Omaha Sports Commission's regional spelling bee at the Strauss Performing Arts Center in Omaha on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
LOVB Omaha players celebrate with Lexi Rodriguez (1) after an ace during the first set of a League One Volleyball match against LOVB Austin at Baxter Arena in Omaha on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Rhonda Revelle fist-bumps Olivia DiNardo (1) as she rounds third base after hitting a first-inning grand slam against Omaha during a college softball game at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Omaha's Tyler Bishop (2) tags Nebraska's Riley Silva (1) for the second out in the first inning during a college baseball game at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Bishop initially bobbled the ball but recovered to make the out.
Omaha Central's Blake Demman (5) pitches during the first inning of a high school baseball game against Bellevue East at Boyd Park in Omaha on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Creighton head coach Ed Servais, center, embraces his wife Anne after his final game at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Bennington's Austin Kaiser (11) and Schuyler's Mynor Hernandez Raya (23) chase after the ball during the first half of an NSAA Class B boys soccer championship at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Schuyler's Omar Genchi (19) hugs his sisters Laura Genchi, left, and Maria Genchi, right, after their win over Bennington for the NSAA Class B boys soccer championship at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Omaha South's Kevin Gallardo Ramirez (20), Omaha Westside's Miles Oksman (10) and Omaha South's Hugo Hernandez Lara (2) battle for possession of the ball during the second half of the NSAA Class A boys soccer championship at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Crete's Lesli Kratochvil competes in the Class B girls long jump at the Nebraska state track meet at Omaha Burke in Omaha on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Louisville's Kamau Neighbors (5) attempts to bunt the ball but is hit in the face during the seventh inning in game two of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Fans take a photo from the Ferris wheel as LSU's Jared Jones (22) takes a pitch during the first inning in game four of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A rainbow peaks out during game six of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Arkansas's Gage Wood (14) celebrates after striking out the final Murray State batter in the eighth inning in game seven of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Monday, June 16, 2025. Wood threw a historic 19-strikeout no-hitter.
Oregon State's Tyce Peterson (54) hugs his mom, Stacey Peterson, after their loss to Louisville in game nine of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Louisville's Lucas Moore (53) takes a moment in the grass after the Cardinals were eliminated by Coastal Carolina in game eleven of the Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
LSU's Chase Shores (34), second from left, and catcher LSU's Luis Hernandez (23) celebrate after defeating Coastal Carolina in game two of the Men’s College World Series championship series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha in Omaha on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
LSU players celebrate after defeating Coastal Carolina to win the 2025 Men's College World Series championship at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
The Talons lift Ali Aguilar (3) after she drove in the game-winning run in extra innings during an Athletes Unlimited Softball League game at Connie Claussen Field in Omaha on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Zac Blair hits his ball out of the rough while on the 17th hole during the first round of the Pinnacle Bank Championship at Indian Creek Golf Club in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.
Myles Creighton tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the Pinnacle Bank Championship at Indian Creek Golf Club in Omaha on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Millard North's Andie Blomenkamp (4) serves the ball during a preseason high school volleyball match at Buell Stadium in Omaha on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule leads the Huskers onto the field for the first half of a college football game against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. Nebraska won, 20-17.
Omaha Central players lift Robin Vargas-Pablo (36) who kicked the game-winning field goal with 9 seconds left on the clock to defeat Bellevue West, 29-28, in a high school football game in Bellevue on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Creighton Prep students and player celebrate after their win over St. Louis DeSmet in Omaha, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
Omaha's Cole Stewart (31) dives to make a save during the second half of a college men's soccer match against Utah Valley at Caniglia Field in Omaha, on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Utah Valley won, 3-0.
A student uses a megaphone before Gretna's student section, The Green Army, walks into the stadium before a high school football game against Norris in Gretna on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Wahoo's Kip Brigham (32) avoids a tackle from Ashland-Greenwood''s Logan Fangmeyer (14) during a high school football game in Ashland, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Nebraska's Rocco Spindler (50) lifts his teammate Emmett Johnson (21) into the air after Johnson's touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Akron at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Nebraska won, 68-0.
Umpire Dan Montgomery falls over Houston Christian's Deuce McMillan (2) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball during the fourth set of a college volleyball match against Creighton at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Nebraska won, 3-2.
John Cook, former Nebraska volleyball coach, poses for photos after a ceremony unveiling a statue of him outside the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Cook retired from the Huskers after 25 years as head coach.
Elkhorn North’s Grant Sutko (9) stops a Gretna ball carrier during a high school football game in Omaha, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks out of the tunnel before the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Michigan won, 30-27.
Shrouded in smoke from pre-game pyrotechnics Nebraska's Kyle Cunanan (91) practices kickoffs before the first half of a college football game against Michigan at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Michigan's Enow Etta (17) hits Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) as he throws the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Nebraska's Jared Garcia (15) poses for a portrait in Lincoln on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
Nebraska's Carter Nelson (29) celebrates returning a blocked punt for a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
Michigan State's Anelu Lafaele (11) celebrates after sacking Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Michigan won, 30-27.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) celebrates a touchdown that tied the game at 21 during the second half of a college football game against Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
Nebraska's Nyziah Hunter (13) attempts to catch a pass above Michigan State's Malik Spencer (43) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Michigan won, 30-27.
Michigan State's Brandon Tullis (7) makes a catch against Nebraska's Vincent Shavers Jr. (9) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Nebraska won, 38-27.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass as he is hit by Minnesota Deven Eastern (91) during the first half of a college football game at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Creighton Prep’s Angelo Walker (2) stiff arms Omaha Westside's Bryson Williams (28) during the first half of a high school football game , on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Nebraska's Quinn Clark (18) stiff-arms Minnesota's Kerry Brown (14) on a 43-yard reception during the first half of a college football game at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.
Central City's Emma Brandes (1) reacts as Hastings St. Cecilia players celebrate in the background after Hastings St. Cecilia's Maddison Bauer (6) hit a walk off game winning hit to win the Nebraska Class C State Softball Championship game against Central City at Bowlin Stadium, in Lincoln on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Papillion-La Vista South players celebrate after winning their game against Elkhorn South, on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.
Fans watch the beginning of the fourth quarter during a college football game between Nebraska and Southern California at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Norris players celebrate after defeating Elkhorn North, 3-1, to win the Nebraska state volleyball class B Championship at the Devaney Center, in Lincoln on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
UCLA's Anthony Woods (6) trips on Nebraska's Keona Davis (97) during the first half of a college football game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
Creighton's Kiara Reinhardt (5) embraces former head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth during senior day celebrations at Sokol Arena, in Omaha on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) makes a catch in front of Penn State's Alex Tatsch (25) during the second half of a college football game at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Penn., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
Waverly head coach Reed Manstedt is showered with water after defeating Gretna East, 42-27, to win the Nebraska Class B State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.
Wahoo Neumann players celebrate after defeating Grand Island CC to win the Nebraska Class C-2 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Wahoo Neumann players pour water over their head coach Joe Pavlik after defeating Grand Island CC to win the Nebraska Class C-2 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Nebraska's Dane Key (6) tries to get a pass after getting tangled up with Iowa's Rashad Godfrey, Jr. (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Iowa’s Braeden Jackson (22) runs with the ball through Nebraska defensive linemen during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Iowa won, 40-16.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson (21) is consoled after a loss to Iowa in a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
Creighton players celebrate after winning the fourth set of a second round NCAA volleyball tournament match against Northern Iowa at Sokol Arena in Omaha, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.
Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (9) screens Creighton's Isaac Traudt (41) for Nebraska's Braden Frager (5) during the second half of a college men's basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Nebraska won, 71-50.
Nebraska fans react after a 3-pointer against Creighton during the first half of a men's college basketball game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Creighton's Owen Freeman (32) dunks the ball during the second half of a college men's basketball game against Kansas State in Omaha, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) and Teraya Sigler (11) walk off the court after the Huskers fell to Texas A&M, 3-2, in a NCAA volleyball tournament regional final match at the Devaney Center in Lincoln on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
