Photos: 2026 Nebraska state softball championships
See photos from the 2026 Nebraska state softball championships on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Millard North's Jules Severson pitches against Elkhorn South in the Class A state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Elkhorn South's Ollie Songster (16) pitches during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Tenley Kampbell (18) embraces Abby Beard (5) after the win during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Sarah Frazier (2) robs Elkhorn South of a would-be home run over the outfield wall during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Elkhorn South's Macy Schneider (5) fields during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) throws to Taylor Parks (16) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Taylor Parks (16) fields to first during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) holds the trophy in the huddle postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North head coach Travis Unzicker addresses his players postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North head coach Travis Unzicker celebrates with the team after winning the Class A state championship game against Elkhorn South on Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) celebrates her home run with Abby Beard (5) and Tenley Kampbell (18) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Mallory Closman rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Class A state championship game against Elkhorn South on Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrates her home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrates her home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) celebrates runs with Mallory Closman (11) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Elkhorn South's Ollie Songster (16) celebrates her double on second during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Husband-and-wife Millard North parents Jody Pokorny (left) and Kevin Pokorny (right) celebrate a home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Millard North's Alex Ballard (17) can’t get to an infield grounder hit by Elkhorn South during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Millard North beat Elkhorn South 4-1.
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) holds the trophy in the huddle postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna East's Averi Bachman (46) reacts after falling to Gretna during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
Gretna's Sophia Rohrs (28) celebrates with Taelyn Rupiper (11) after the Dragons defeated Gretna East in the Class B state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna head coach Bill Heard awards a gold medal to Maddie Kurrus (0)Â after defeating Gretna East in the Class B state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna head coach Bill Heard embraces Audra Blessen (12) after the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
Gretna East head coach Wade Tracy watches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) gets under a fly ball for an out during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Elle Burrell (2) celebrates after tagging out Gretna East's Ava Trede (1) during the Class B state championship game Mondayat Bowlin Stadium.Â
Gretna East's Amanda Weis (5) throws during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna East's Scarlet Gillespie (7) gets under a fly ball for an out during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Zoey Harnly (21) hoists the trophy alongside Ella Vance (24) during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
Gretna East's Amanda Weis (5) greets Gretna East head coach Wade Tracy after the loss during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) celebrates an out to return to batting during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
A Gretna fan watches the game during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna's Sophia Rohrs (28) fields a grounder between third and second during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna East's Brynlea Beyer (30) celebrates after an out to return to batting during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Gretna East's Brynlea Beyer (30) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) fields to first during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast (24) celebrates on second during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell (21) pitches during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Bishop Neumann's Reiland Heller (10) celebrates as she takes first base during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
Bishop Neumann's Abby Furasek (24) fields to first during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Ashley Green (9) gets under a fly ball for an out in right field during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Bishop Neumann's Aubrey Fujan (2) swings during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) gets under a fly ball for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Softball fans watch the game from the outfield during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Bishop Neumann's Reiland Heller (10) gets under an infield fly for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell (21) rips off her mask after the final out to end the game during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
Kearney Catholic head coach Sydney Tidwell embraces Marin O'Connor (25) after the medal ceremony an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
Bishop Neumann head coach David Brabec checks on an injured player during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Kynlee Ruyle (5) bunts during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast (24) hoists the trophy during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast, center, hoists the trophy after the Stars defeated Bishop Neumann in the Class C state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Bishop Neumann swings together during the final verse of the anthem during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell celebrates after striking out a Bishop Neumann batter during the Class C state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) pitches during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Kearney Catholic's Ashley Green (9) fields from right during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
Bishop Neumann's Kylie Choutka (16) gets under a fly ball in right for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
After three state champions were crowned Monday at Bowlin Stadium, here are the final rankings of the high school softball season.
