Lincoln, Neb. – The Heartland Athletic Conference (HAC) volleyball tournament moved into its semifinal round on Wednesday after an exciting night of quarterfinal action on Tuesday. Four local high schools earned victories and will now compete for a spot in the championship match.
Quarterfinal Results
Southwest and Northeast each secured five‑set wins. The Southwest Silver Hawks held off a late surge by Lincoln East, winning 3‑2, while the Northeast Rockets rallied from a 2‑1 deficit to defeat Lincoln Standing Bear, also 3‑2.
The top‑seeded Gators from Lincoln North Star dominated Grand Island in straight sets, sweeping the match 3‑0. Meanwhile, the Knights from Lincoln Southeast dispatched Norfolk in four sets, taking the game 3‑1.
Semifinal Schedule
All four semifinal contests will be played Wednesday night at Lincoln High. The first semifinal pits North Star against Southeast and is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. The second semifinal follows immediately after, featuring Southwest versus Northeast.
Fans of Lincoln high school volleyball are encouraged to attend and support their local teams as they vie for a place in the championship final.
Looking Ahead
The winners of the two semifinal matches will meet in the HAC championship game, with the title on the line for the 2026 season. The tournament has highlighted the depth of talent across Lincoln’s high school volleyball programs and promises an exciting conclusion.
Community members and families are invited to cheer on the student‑athletes, reinforcing the strong tradition of school spirit and family involvement that defines Lincoln’s high school sports scene.
Original reporting: KLKN-TV – News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, Nebraska — read the source article.
