Photos: Lincoln North Star faces Elkhorn South in A-4 district volleyball final — Oct. 28
Check out photos from Wednesday night's A-4 district volleyball final between Lincoln North Star and Elkhorn South in Lincoln.
Lincoln North Star players celebrate with the A-4 district championship plaque after defeating Elkhorn South on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star players celebrate with the A-4 district championship plaque after defeating Elkhorn South on Wednesday at North Star.
Lincoln North Star players, including Blaine Franklin (9), celebrate after Franklin scores match point against Elkhorn South in the fourth set to win the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star players, including Blaine Franklin (9), celebrate after Franklin scores match point against Elkhorn South in the fourth set to win the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Reese Eilenstine (8) spikes the ball against Lincoln North Star's Blaine Franklin (9) and Alexandra Kroll (8) during the fourth set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Alexandra Kroll (8) sets the ball for Lauren McKernan (7) during the fourth set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Jovi Thomalla (4) is mobbed by her teammates after scoring the final point of the second set in the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Charlotte Gregg (14) celebrates with her team after a point during the second set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South players celebrate after a point during the fourth set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Lauren McKernan (7) hits a kill against Elkhorn South's Jovi Thomalla (4) and Charlotte Gregg (14) during the A-4 district championship Wednesday at North Star.
Elkhorn South's Charlotte Gregg (14) keeps the ball in play after being blocked by Lincoln North Star during the second set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Sophie Brown (9) hits the ball against Elkhorn South during the second set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Kendyll Jackson (6) and Blaine Franklin (9) defense a hit by Elkhorn South's Reese Eilenstine (8) during the second set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Lauren McKernan (7) and Alexandra Kroll (8) celebrate after McKernan makes a kill against Elkhorn South during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Alexandra Kroll (8) and Kyalinn Krzycki (10) celebrate after Elkhorn South calls a timeout during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Tatum Schwarz( 11) and Charlotte Gregg (14) defend a ht by Lincoln North Star's Kyalinn Krzycki (10) during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Charlotte Gregg (14) hits the ball past Lincoln North Star's Lauren McKernan (7) and Alexandra Kroll (8) during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Elkhorn South's Lilly Wong (12) and Elkhorn South's Jovi Thomalla (4) defend a hit by Lincoln North Star's Kendyll Jackson (6) during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
Lincoln North Star's Kendyll Jackson (6) dives to keep the ball in play during the first set of the A-4 district championship match on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Lincoln North Star High School.
North Star wanted to earn its way back to state after a disappointing conference final. Its powerful middle duo helped the Gators do exactly that.
