Girls State Basketball Central

State Tournament Gallery – Pics from our Striv Schools at the State Tournament

The Crusader’s Rock – Mollie Shepard’s championship journey wasn’t quite what she expected. But, Lincoln Christian needed everything she gave them to win a state title.

Memories, Hard Work, Friendships – This raucous, crazy 2017 girls state tournament will long be remembered for all of the upsets and great games that played out over the weekend.

Mission Accomplished – After two straight years of state tournament heartbreak, Howells-Dodge finally finds their state championship in Class C-2

Sweet Redemption – Top-ranked Lincoln Christian gets C-1 title; avenging 2016 loss to Kearney Catholic

Congrats to the #heartlandhuskies who made history by earning the schools first Girls State Tournament win by defeating EPPJ, 34-24. The Huskies advance and will take on DCS tomorrow at 10:45am. #nebpreps @tay_quiring @bergen3 @ethanol9817

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Congrats to the #dcstigers on advancing to the Class D1 Semifinals tomorrow at Devaney. @aubfred27 #nebpreps

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Congrats @yhs_dukes on their win in the first round of the Class B tournament! #nebpreps

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Lincoln Christian picks up the W. "We just talked about winning each quarter, or even breaking it down even further into each possession. So, just kinda maintaining that focus, and every play, every quarter, every half we just give our best effort." -Nick Orduna, LC Head Coach #nebpreps

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#emwolves get a win over Sandhills/Thedford in D2 State Tournament. Coach Jackson Krejci talked with us after the game. #nebpreps

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Back for More – Led by a senior class that is 101-7 in their high school basketball career, the DCS Tigers are focused and ready for another shot at a state title.

Process Driven – Fourth in the nation in 3-point shooting and top-ranked in all classes in Nebraska, Lincoln Christian is focused on the process of staying focused against a loaded Class C-1 field.

Championship Culture – A long way from 2-17 in his first season, Matt Kern has built up the York Dukes with hard work, effort and a community will to support his team. The result a fourth straight to Lincoln.