Photos: Day 2 of Nebraska high school boys basketball state tournament
Check out the photos from second day of the boys state basketball tournament Thursday.
Syracuse's Maxwell Parde (34) tries to score two under defense by Ogallala's Sawyer Smith (33) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Syracuse's Will Janssen (1) and Brennan Schroeder (12) dive after a loose ball that is passed away to a waiting teammate by Ogallala's Edan Cain (11) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Rylan Gilmore (5) celebrates after scoring three from beyond the arc during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Syracuse's Will Janssen (1) steals the ball away from Ogallala's Edan Cain (11) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Lincoln Gillen (0) reacts after scoring a layup against Syracuse during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Tanner Decastro (32) dunks the ball off a fast break pass from his teammate Cy Lowery (3) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Sawyer Smith (33) reacts to scoring after a foul by Syracuse's Maxwell Parde (34) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Anthony Perrin (15) Zach Musgrove (22), and Blake Robb (24) react to their teammate Tanner Decastro, not pictured, dunking the ball against Syracuse during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Captured using a slower shutter speed, Ogallala's Edan Cain (11) battles through contact by Syracuse defenders to get to the basket during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Tanner Decastro (32) dunks the ball over Syracuse's Brennan Schroeder (12) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Sawyer Smith (33) and Syracuse's Nolan Gartner (30) dive after a loose ball during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Ogallala's Sawyer Smith (33) and Syracuse's Nolan Gartner (30) dive after a loose ball during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
DC West's Lane Smith (11) reacts as the Falcons defeat Grand Island Central Catholic in a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Grand Island Central Catholic's Isaac Urbanski (43) defends DC West's Trey Olsen (5) as he attempts to score a basket during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
DC West's Lane Smith (11) scores agaist Grand Island Central Catholic's Isaac Urbanski (43) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Blood runs down from the bandage of Grand Island Central Catholic's Connor Haney (35) as he watches DC West shoot free throws during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
DC West's Trey Olsen (5) goes up to shoot over Grand Island Central Catholic's Thomas Birch (31) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Grand Island Central Catholic's Braylon Wolfe (3) and Jack Alberts (23) defend DC West's Trey Olsen (5) as he secures an offensive rebound during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Grand Island Central Catholic's Henry Schrad (33) celebrates scoring two with his teammates during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
DC West's Trent Alexander (4) celebrates with Nolan Asher (13) after Asher scores a bucket while being fouled by Grand Island Central Catholicduring a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Grand Island Central Catholic's Brandon Cloud (45) vies for a rebound against DC West's Trent Alexander (4) and Trey Olsen (5) during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
DC West's Trent Alexander (4) battle Grand Island Central Catholic's Isaac Urbanski (43) in the paint as he scores two during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s James Russell (24) drives the lane against Lincoln Pius X’s Joe Hastreiter (23) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s Lucas Heller (2) tries for three over Lincoln Pius X’s Zach Taubenheim (4) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s Jack Kasner (10) celebrates after pinning the team to the bracket after the win during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41.
Lincoln Pius X’s Jacob Markowski (44) signals to the official in a floor scramble with Omaha Skutt Catholic’s George Ziebell (50) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41.
Lincoln Pius X fan Sister Guadalupe Dewispelare cheers for her team during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41. “I think they’ve been playing very well,” she said. “They’re definitely hustling and getting their shots.”
Lincoln Pius X head coach Adam Brill calls to his players during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s George Ziebell (50) tries a reverse layup under defense by Lincoln Pius X’s Henry Majerus (21) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s Eddie Linderman (30) blocks a layup by Lincoln Pius X’s Charlie Morrow (3) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Lincoln Pius X cheerleader senior Caylee Schlautman cheers during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic beat Lincoln Pius X 51-41.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s George Ziebell (50) tries for two over Lincoln Pius X’s Jacob Markowski (44) and Lincoln Pius X’s Sawyer Sand (5) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Lincoln Pius X’s Jacob Markowski (44) shoots over Omaha Skutt Catholic’s George Ziebell (50) and Carter Wissink (14) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Omaha Skutt Catholic’s George Ziebell (50) shoots from the line during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Omaha Skutt’s Eddie Linderman (30) shoots over Lincoln Pius X’s Jacob Markowski (44) during a Class B state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Pius X head coach Adam Brill addresses his players in the huddle during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Omaha Skutt’s George Ziebell (50) swats a layup by Lincoln Pius X’s Jacob Markowski (44) during a Class B state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Omaha Skutt Catholic head coach Kyle Jurgens addresses his players in the huddle during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Omaha Skutt Catholic led Lincoln Pius X 24-17 going into the half.
Elkhorn North’s Kellen Murphy (23) shoots over Wahoo’s Joey Kelly (14) and Kip Brigham (2) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Elkhorn North’s Kellen Murphy (23) shoots over Wahoo’s Jase Kaminski (4) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Wahoo head coach TJ O'Connor addresses his players during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Elkhorn North’s Ethan Beachy (5) roars back at Sutton Piatkowski (34) after Piatkowski’s dunk on Wahoo during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Elkhorn North’s Sutton Piatkowski (34) dunks on Wahoo during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Elkhorn North senior student fans, including Sam Hunsberger (center-right) Logan Whaley (center-left) and Nate Trofholz (left) celebrate in the final seconds of an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Elkhorn North’s Braylon Jackson (4) tries for two under defense by Wahoo’s Joey Kelly (14) during a Class B state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Elkhorn North’s Ethan Beachy (5) looks for a pass to Drew Meyer (32) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Elkhorn North’s Carson Mahnke (11) lays up two over Wahoo’s Brody Milliken (22) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Elkhorn North’s Nike Orgilbold (13) looks for a move under defense by Wahoo’s Griffin Hancock (1) and /wa21#2/ during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Wahoo’s Cody Hesser (5) tries for three over Elkhorn North during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Wahoo’s Joey Kelly (14) lays up for two during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North led Wahoo 29-14 at the half.
Elkhorn North’s Carter Peterson (3) rebounds against Wahoo’s Landon Glock (0) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Norris’ Shane Holen (0) dunks over Bennington during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris head coach Jimmy Motz reacts with Chris Garner (10) in the final seconds of the fourth during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris head coach Jimmy Motz addresses his players during a time out during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Bennington head coach Luke Olson addresses his players during a time out during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Bennington’s Landon McCarville (35) tries for two over Norris’ Chris Garner (10) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Norris’ Chris Garner (10) shoots for three over Bennington’s Kale Lamberty (2) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Norris’ Evan Greenfield (22) dunks during a Class B state tournament first-round game against Bennington on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Norris’ Kyson Gana (1) holds up fingers for “two more” games to go with Markus Nelson (23) close behind after winning an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris senior student fans, including Dallas Washington (center, with a red towel) hold up fingers for Norris free throws in the final minutes of the fourth during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Kyson Gana (1) holds up fingers for “two more” games to go with Markus Nelson (23) close behind after winning an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Shane Holen (0) shoots a three over Bennington’s Jonas Neuverth (33) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Evan Greenfield (22) puts up two over Bennington’s Landon McCarville (35) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Jaxsen Urbanovsky (3) sets up for a jump shot during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Norris head coach Jimmy Motz reacts with Chris Garner (10) in the final seconds of the fourth during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris senior student fans Noah Waddel (left) Dallas Washington (center) and Luke Findley (right) celebrate in the final minutes of the fourth during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Bennington’s Landon McCarville (35) celebrates a three during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Bennington’s Brady Nichols (10) leaps to attempt a block as Norris’ Shane Holen (0) sails in with a dunk during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Norris senior student fans, including Dallas Washington (center, with a red towel) hold up fingers for Norris free throws in the final minutes of the fourth during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Cooper Rice (15) tries for two over Bennington’s Jonas Neuverth (33) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Alec Small (5) subs out in the fourth quarter during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Norris’ Evan Greenfield (22) tries for two over Bennington’s McCoy Haywood (5) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris beat Bennington 63–55.
Scottsbluff cheerleaders celebrate during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Scottsbluff fans hold for a three during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Gretna East head coach Cooper Anthony addresses his players in the huddle during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Gretna East’s Lawson Bear (44) lays up two over Scottsbluff’s Caleb Burda (0) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Scottsbluff head coach Scott Gullion addresses his players on the bench during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Scottsbluff’s Caleb Burda (0) shoots a three during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Scottsbluff head coach Scott Gullion reactsduring an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
The Scottsbluff fan section reacts during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
The Gretna East bench reacts during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
The Scottsbluff bench sports team color warmup pants during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
The Scottsbluff fan section reacts during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
Scottsbluff’s Nate Kelley (5) lays up two over Gretna East’s Carson Herrman (33) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
Gretna East’s Beck Hovie (0) tries for two over Scottsbluff’s Keon Delgado (24) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Gretna East 35-22 going into the half.
Scottsbluff’s Nate Kelley (5) drives the lane against Gretna East’s Beck Hovie (0) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
Scottsbluff’s Keon Delgado (24) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
Scottsbluff’s Nate Kelley (5) drives the lane against Gretna East’s Beck Hovie (0) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
Scottsbluff’s Esai Sabala (3) tries for two over Gretna East’s Jake Hawley (23) during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Gretna East 76-53.
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