Then an assistant, new Bellevue West head coach Steve Klein (right) watches as T-Birds head coach of 25 years, Doug Woodard (middle), hugs senior Josiah Dotzler after Woodard puts on Dotzler’s championship medal following the Thunderbirds’ 64-41 win over Millard North in the Class A State Championship game on Saturday, March 11. Woodard’s retirement was announced soon after the game, while Dotzler wraps up a stellar 4-year career.
The 2023 Gretna Dragons, Class A girls soccer state champions for the third straight season after a 5-2 victory over Lincoln Southwest at Morrison Stadium in Omaha on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Papillion-La Vista South celebrates their third state title in four years on Saturday night after their win over Omaha Westside in four sets (25-23, 20-25, 25-15, 25-17).
The perfect conclusion to a legendary coaching career, cemented dynasties and a multitude of accomplishments, the 2022-23 season of sports in Sarpy County was utterly unreal.
The Thunderbirds celebrate as they hoist the trophy.
AUSTIN HEINEN, THE TIMES
Papio South senior Caiden Fredrick throws shot put during the Titan Classic on April 13.
PETER BURTNETT, THE TIMES
Then an assistant, new Bellevue West head coach Steve Klein (right) watches as T-Birds head coach of 25 years, Doug Woodard (middle), hugs senior Josiah Dotzler after Woodard puts on Dotzler’s championship medal following the Thunderbirds’ 64-41 win over Millard North in the Class A State Championship game on Saturday, March 11. Woodard’s retirement was announced soon after the game, while Dotzler wraps up a stellar 4-year career.
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