High school sports schedule and notables as published in The World-Herald on Jan. 13.
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Notable games
BOYS BASKETBALL
Millard North at Lincoln Northeast, 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Omaha Central at Millard North, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Millard South at Gretna, 5:30 p.m. Thursday
Lincoln Southwest at Fremont, 6 p.m. Friday
Millard South at Lincoln High, 5:15 p.m. Saturday
WRESTLING
Metro Conference championships at UNO, dual tournament at 3 p.m. Friday and individual tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday
SWIMMING
Millard North Invitational, girls at 4 p.m. Friday and boys at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Notable performances
BOYS BASKETBALL
PJ Davis, Omaha Central:Â Scored a career-high 35 points against Omaha Bryan followed by a 25-point game against Omaha Burke.
Carson Thomsen, Oakland-Craig:Â Scored 31 points in a 58-52 win over Stanton.
Tate Nachtigal, Aurora:Â Had 17 points and 20 rebounds as the Huskies beat Hastings 57-21 for their fourth consecutive win.
Will Cooper, Millard South:Â By making 7 of 10 3s, he had 24 points against Omaha Creighton Prep after getting 16 against Omaha Benson.
Luke Jungers, Omaha Creighton Prep:Â UNO signee had a career-high 26 points in the 67-55 win over Millard South.
Jasen Green, Millard North:Â Scored his 1,000th career point recently.
Jake Orr, Omaha Roncalli:Â Had nine points, 10 assists and 14 rebounds against Lafayette (Mo.).
Jake Bargen, Centennial: Scored the Broncos’ first 21 points in a 24-10 win over Shelby/Rising City.
Malachi Washington, Boys Town:Â Had 30 points and 11 rebounds in a 77-73 win over Wahoo Neumann.
Jack Heiss, North Platte St. Patrick’s: Made six 3s and scored 31 points in a 63-41 win over Cozad.
Logan Kaup, Arlington:Â Had 31 points in a 56-44 win over Wisner-Pilger.
Jaxon Claussen, Wausa:Â With the winning basket, he had 33 points against Santee.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
PJ Davis, Omaha Central:Â Scored a career-high 35 points against Omaha Bryan followed by a 25-point game against Omaha Burke.
Carson Thomsen, Oakland-Craig:Â Scored 31 points in a 58-52 win over Stanton.
Tate Nachtigal, Aurora:Â Had 17 points and 20 rebounds as the Huskies beat Hastings 57-21 for their fourth consecutive win.
Will Cooper, Millard South:Â By making 7 of 10 3s, he had 24 points against Omaha Creighton Prep after getting 16 against Omaha Benson.
Luke Jungers, Omaha Creighton Prep:Â UNO signee had a career-high 26 points in the 67-55 win over Millard South.
Jasen Green, Millard North:Â Scored his 1,000th career point recently.
Jake Orr, Omaha Roncalli:Â Had nine points, 10 assists and 14 rebounds against Lafayette (Mo.).
Jake Bargen, Centennial: Scored the Broncos’ first 21 points in a 24-10 win over Shelby/Rising City.
Malachi Washington, Boys Town:Â Had 30 points and 11 rebounds in a 77-73 win over Wahoo Neumann.
Jack Heiss, North Platte St. Patrick’s: Made six 3s and scored 31 points in a 63-41 win over Cozad.
Logan Kaup, Arlington:Â Had 31 points in a 56-44 win over Wisner-Pilger.
Jaxon Claussen, Wausa:Â With the winning basket, he had 33 points against Santee.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Olivia Loomis-Goltl, Bridgeport:Â Led the Bulldogs to an 82-54 win over Burns (Wyo.) with 30 points.
Mya Skoff, Bellevue East:Â Scored 22 in a win over Millard North.
Taryn Wharton, Bellevue West:Â Had 21 points in a win over Papillion-La Vista South.
Kennadi Williams, Lincoln Southwest:Â Scored 19 points in a win over Grand Island.
Mya Larson, Blair:Â Scored 17 in a win over Bennington.
Peyton McCabe, Omaha Skutt:Â Had 22 points in a win over Elkhorn North.
Britt Prince, Elkhorn North:Â Scored 30 against Omaha Skutt.
J’unti Franklin, Lincoln High: Scored 21 points in a win over Columbus.
Sarah Shepard, Fremont:Â Scored 19 in a win over Columbus.
Jaide Chandler, Anselmo-Merna:Â Scored 25 in a win over Cross County.
Mia Furst, Norfolk Lutheran Northeast:Â Scored 24 in a game against Niobrara/Verdigre.
Kiera Moes, Osmond: Scored 17 points in a win over Wausa.
Chloe Hanel, Kennedy Settje, Clarkson/Leigh:Â Both had 21 points in a win over Grand Island Northwest.
Kerolene Dos Santos, Jada Smith, Lincoln Parkview:Â Scored 18 apiece in a win over Bellevue Cornerstone.
Lauryn Stanley, South Platte:Â Scored 17 in a win over Potter-Dix.
Haley Johnson, Gordon-Rushville:Â Scored 23 in a win over Bayard.
Avery Heilig, Louisville:Â Made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points against Plattsmouth.
WRESTLING
Tyson Terry, Omaha North:Â The freshman was the Metro wrestler of the week for his winning performance at the Creighton Prep Invitational.
Photos: Celebrating past All-Nebraska basketball teams
2021: Showstoppers
This year’s crop of high school basketball talent could be remembered as one of the best in state history. Like an all-time great film — think “The Godfather,” “Citizen Kane,” “Casablanca” — could these 10 players be among that top-tier ilk? Either way, this year’s prep hoops season was a must see. And unlike some big-budget movies, the drama on court lived up to the hype. It was a blockbuster state tournament, with big stars, plot twists and loads of action. So take a moment for some star gazing 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 show it was.
2020: The Legion of All-Nebraska
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, Millard North; Allison Weidner, Humphrey St. Francis; Donovan Williams, Lincoln North Star; Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Omaha Central.
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, from left: Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Charlie Easley, Lincoln Pius X; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Baylor Scheierman, Aurora; John Tonje, Omaha Central.
2018: Monumental
From left: Shereef Mitchell, Omaha Burke; Payton Brotzki, Platteview; Kanon Koster, Kearney; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Brady Heiman, Platteview; Dariauna Lewis, Omaha North; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Brooke Carlson, Elkhorn; Sam Griesel, Lincoln East; and Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside.
2017: Royal Court
Sitting, from left: Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; McKenna Minter, Lincoln Northeast; Teddy Allen, Boys Town. Standing, from left: Chloe Dworak, Lincoln Christian; Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside; McKenna Simms, South Sioux City; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Kanon Koster, Kearney; Ayo Akinwole, Papillion-La Vista.
2016: Hang Time
Front from left: Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westide; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Grace Berry, Lincoln East; Caleal Walker, Omaha South; and Skyler Snider, Kearney. Back from left: 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 from left: Jay Bridgeman, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Jaycee Bradley, Norfolk. Back from left: Tyler Hagedorn, Norfolk; Adam Dykman, Fremont Bergan; Justin Patton, Omaha North; Drew Homa, Omaha Creighton Prep; Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West.
2014: Full-court Press
Top from left: Chatrice White, Shelby-Rising City; Khyri Thomas, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont. Front from left: Mitchell Hahn, Fremont;Â Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West;Â McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest;Â Tre'Shawn Thurman, Omaha Central;Â Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X;Â Kevin Metoyer, Omaha Westside;Â Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson.
2013: All-Shake
Front from left: Alexa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast (wearing rainbow hat); Tra-Deon Hollins, Omaha Central (holding book); Lauren Works, Lincoln Southwest (wearing fedora); McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest (holding basketball and balloon). Middle from left: Brett Dougherty, Papillion-La Vista (wearing marching band hat); Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast (holding bear); Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (holding trophy); Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson (waving towel). Back from left: Cam Williams, Omaha South (holding pom poms); Connor Lusso, Millard West (wearing birthday cake hat).
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 from left: Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Dylan Travis, Omaha Gross; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Brianna Craig, Lincoln Northeast.
2011: Showstoppers
Front from left: Hailey Mandelko, Lexington; Galen Gullie, Omaha Bryan; Emily Cady, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Middle from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West. Back from left: Jayla Hobza, Bellevue East; CJ Carter, Omaha Benson.
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; Kearney; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside; Emily Cady, Seward.
2009: From All Directions
Bottom from left: 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: 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, Norfolk Catholic.
2007: Big Game
Clockwise from top left: Kellie Nelson, Omaha Westside; Dominique Kelley, Lincoln Northeast; 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.
2006: A Cut Above
From left: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Brooke Delano, Bellevue West; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Dominique Kelly, Lincoln Northeast; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; Tyler Bullock, Lincoln North Star; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Avery Tyler, Omaha Bryan.
2005: All-State Oasis
From left: Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Matt Culliver, Omaha Bryan; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; 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.
Stu Pospisil
Reporter - High school sports
Stu is The World-Herald's lead writer for high school sports and for golf. Follow him on Twitter @stuOWH. Email stu.pospisil@owh.com
