Nebraska high school girls basketball ratings by World-Herald writer Mike Patterson, as published in the World-Herald March 4th.
Top 10
School, Record, Previous ranking
1. Millard South, 26-0, 1
4. Omaha Central, 24-3, 4
5. North Elkhorn, 23-1, 6
7. Lincoln Southwest, 19-5, 7
8. Bellevue East, 19-6, 10
9. Bellevue West, 18-6, NR
10. Lincoln Pius X, 19-6, 9
1. Millard South, 26-0, 1
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4. Omaha Central, 24-3, 4
5. Lincoln Southwest, 19-5, 5
6. Bellevue East, 19-6, 8
7. Bellevue West, 18-6, 9
8. Lincoln Pius X, 19-6, 7
9. Millard North, 18-7, 6
10. Millard West, 15-9, 10
CLASS B
1. North Elkhorn, 23-1, 2
4. Central Adams, 22-3, 5
CLASS C-1
1. Grand Island CC, 20-5, 1
3. Lincoln Lutheran, 22-3, 3
10. Columbus Scotus, 16-9, NR
CLASS C-2
1. Hastings St. Cecilia, 23-2, 1
3. West Point GACC, 25-1, 3
7. Oakland-Craig, 18-7, 8
8. Elkhorn Valley, 22-4, NR
CLASS D-1
1. Fremont Bergan, 18-6, 1
2. Elmwood-Murdock, 23-3, 2
3. Humphrey/Lindsay Holy Family, 19-6, 4
5. Hartington CC, 13-15, NR
8. Nebraska Christian, 20-5, 9
9. Niobrara/Verdigre, 18-8, NR
10. Elgin/Pope John, 17-7, 6
CLASS D-2
1. Falls City SH, 24-3, 1
2. Humphrey St. Francis, 23-3, 2
3. O’Neill St. Mary, 19-6, 4
4. Anselmo-Merna, 19-6, 3
7. Diller-Odell, 16-7, 10
9. Wauneta-Palisade, 19-6, 6
10. Maywood-Hayes Center, 23-4, 9
Photos: Basketball teams from all over Nebraska over the years
2021: the essentials
This year’s crop of high school basketball talent could be considered one of the best in state history. Like an all-time great movie – think ‘The Godfather’, ‘Citizen Kane’, ‘Casablanca’ – could these 10 players be part of that top ilk? Either way, this year’s prep hoops season was not to be missed. And unlike some big-budget movies, the on-pitch drama lived up to the hype. It was a blockbuster state tournament, with big stars, twists and lots of action. So take a moment to stargaze after (top row from left) Frankie Fidler, Saint Thomas, Isaac Traudt, (middle) Taylor McCabe, Britt Prince, Grace Cave, (bottom) Hunter Sallis, Chucky Hepburn , Allison Weidner and Alexis Markowski stole the show. And what a sight it was.
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2020: The All Nebraska Legion
Listed alphabetically by last name: Tyson Gordon, Omaha Skutt; Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Jayme Horan, Millard South; Morgan Maly, Crete; Alexis Markowski, Lincoln Pius X; Taylor McCabe, Fremont; Hunter Sallis, North Millard; Allison Weidner, Humphrey St. Francis; Donovan Williams, Lincoln North Star; Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Omaha Central.
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2019: Masterpiece
Front row, from left: Whitney Brown, Grand Island Northwest; Lauren West, Millard North; Jayme Horan, Millard South; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Morgan Maly, Crete. Back row, left to right: Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Charlie Easley, Lincoln Pius X; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Baylor Scheierman, Aurora; John Tonje, Omaha Central.
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2018: Monumental
Left to right: Shereef Mitchell, Omaha Burke; Payton Brotzki, Platteview; Kanon Koster, Kearney; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Brady Heiman, Platteview; Dariauna Lewis, North Omaha; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Brooke Carlson, Elkhorn; Sam Griesel, East Lincoln; and Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside.
2017: Royal Court
Seated, left to right: Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; McKenna Minter, North East Lincoln; Teddy Allen, Boys Town. Standing, left to right: Chloe Dworak, Lincoln Christian; Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside; McKenna Simms, South Sioux City; Aguek Arop, South Omaha; Ed Chang, Butterfly-La Vista; Kanon Koster, Kearney; Ayo Akinwole, Papillion-La Vista.
2016: Time out
Front left to right: Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westide; Aguek Arop, South Omaha; Grace Berry, East Lincoln; Caleal Walker, South Omaha; and Skyler Snider, Kearney. Back row left to right: Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Rylie Cascio Jensen, Fremont; Nate Schimonitz, Omaha Creighton Prep; Ryan Williams, Fremont; and Chloe Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West.
2015: Shooting Stars
Front left to right: Jay Bridgeman, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Jaycee Bradley, Norfolk. Back left to right: Tyler Hagedorn, Norfolk; Adam Dykman, Fremont Bergan; Justin Patton, North Omaha; Drew Homa, Omaha Creighton Prep; Malik Hluchoeckyj, Bellevue West.
2014: Press all over the field
Top from left: Chatrice White, Shelby-Rising City; Khyri Thomas, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont. Front left to right: Mitchell Hahn, Fremont; Malik Hluchoeckyj, Bellevue West; McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest; Tre’Shawn Thurman, Omaha Central; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Kevin Metoyer, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson.
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2013: All Shake
Front left to right: Alexa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast (wearing rainbow hat); Tra-Deon Hollins, Omaha Central (pound possession); Lauren Works, Lincoln Southwest (wearing a fedora); McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest (holding a basketball and ball). Middle left to right: Brett Dougherty, Papillion-La Vista (wearing marching band hat); Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast (holding a bear); Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (holding the trophy); Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson (waving a towel). Back L-R: Cam Williams, Omaha South (holding pom poms); Connor Lusso, Millard West (wearing birthday cake hat).
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2012: Old School
Front from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast; Josiah Gustafson, Millard North; Brianna Rollerson, Omaha Central; Beth Bohuslavsky, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Back left to right: Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Dylan Travis, Omaha Gross; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Brianna Craig, Lincoln Northeast.
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2011: successes
Front left to right: Hailey Mandelko, Lexington; Galen Gullie, Omaha Bryan; Emily Cady, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Middle left to right: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West. Back L-R: Jayla Hobza, Bellevue East; CJ Carter, Omaha Benson.
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2010: Good to the End
Clockwise from top left: Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Deverell Biggs, Omaha Central; Dwight Smith, Ralston; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City; Nicole Arp; Kerney; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside; Emily Cady, Seward.
2009: From all directions
Bottom left to right: Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Isiah Gandy, Boys Town; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Jarrell Crayton, Bellevue East; Greg Smith, Ralston. Top from left of page: Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Emily Hauder, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside.
2008: Rare collection
From left to right: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Josh Jones, Omaha Central; Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Jarell Crayton, Bellevue East; McKayla Knudson, South Sioux City; Jesse Carr, Ainsworth; Nicole Brungardt, Catholic from Norfolk.
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2007: Big Game
Clockwise from top left: Kellie Nelson, Omaha Westside; Dominique Kelley, Northeast Lincoln; Kelsey Woodard, Bellevue West; Amber Hegge, Crofton; Jesse Carr, Ainsworth; Josh Jones, Omaha Central; Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan; Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Mitch Albers, Papillion-La Vista; Jasmine Johnson, Omaha Central.
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2006: A cut above
From left to right: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Brooke Delano, Bellevue West; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Dominique Kelly, Lincoln Northeast; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln North East; Tyler Bullock, Lincoln North Star; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Avery Tyler, Omaha Bryan.
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2005: Oasis of All States
Left to right: Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Matt Culliver, Omaha Bryan; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln North East; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Katie Smith, Omaha Skutt; Zach Potter, Omaha Creighton prep; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Megan Neuvirth, West Point GACC, Josh Dotzler, Bellevue West.
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1. Millard South, 26-0, 1
2. Lincoln High, 21-2, 2
4. Omaha Central, 24-3, 4
5. Lincoln Southwest, 19-5, 5
6. Bellevue East, 19-6, 8
7. Bellevue West, 18-6, 9
8. Lincoln Pius X, 19-6, 7
9. Millard North, 18-7, 6
ten. West Millard15-9, 10
