Lincoln, Neb. – The first day of the Nebraska State High School Activities Association (NSAA) state volleyball tournament unfolded at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, featuring twelve matches across Classes A, B and C1. Local fans gathered early, with the action kicking off at 9 a.m.
North Star’s thrilling comeback
The marquee matchup of the day saw Class A’s Lincoln North Star face off against cross‑town rival Lincoln Southwest. After falling behind 28‑30 in the opening set, the Gators answered with 25‑21 wins in the second and third sets, only to see Southwest rally for a 19‑25 fourth set. In a decisive fifth set, North Star held steady, clinching the match 15‑12. The victory avenged their earlier loss in the Heartland Athletic Conference championship and propelled the Gators into the semifinals, scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. against top‑seed Elkhorn North.
Class A results
Other Class A outcomes included:
- Elkhorn North (1) defeated Papillion‑La Vista (8) in straight sets, 3‑0.
- Papillion‑La Vista South (2) overcame Millard North (7), 3‑1.
- Omaha Marian (3) bested Millard West (6), 3‑1.
Class B highlights
In Class B, Norris (1) swept York (8) 3‑0, while Grand Island Northwest (4) dominated Omaha Skutt (5) with the same margin. Waverly (2) took a 3‑1 win over Lincoln Pius X (7), and Gretna (3) defeated Gering (6) 3‑0.
Class C1 action
The C1 bracket saw Concordia Omaha (1) shut out Norfolk Catholic (8) 3‑0, and Milford (4) beat Kearney Catholic (5) 3‑0. Bishop Neumann (2) triumphed over Lincoln Lutheran (7) 3‑0, while Aurora (6) secured a 3‑1 victory against Pierce (3).
Looking ahead
Friday’s semifinals will feature four teams vying for a spot in the championship match. North Star’s resilient performance underscores the depth of talent in Lincoln’s volleyball programs and sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the state tournament.
Fans are encouraged to attend the remaining matches at Pinnacle Bank Arena and support their local schools as the competition intensifies.
Original reporting: KLKN-TV – News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, Nebraska — read the source article.
