Arnie Johnson- Albion/Boone Central
Coach Arnie Johnson- Albion/Boone Central Arnold “Arnie” Johnson’s Cardinal football teams at Albion and Boone Central feathered the school’s nest with four NSAA trophies. They were Class C-1 State Champions in 2001 and 2014 and runners-up in 2004 and 2012. The Oakland native’s first job was at Howells, where the Bobcats qualified for state three […]
Steve Johnsen- Lincoln
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Jina Johansen Douglas- Centura
Athlete-2019 (2001) Jina (Johansen) Douglas epitomized the small-town girls who rose to greatness on the basketball court. A gym rat who honed her skills in Class C, she led the Centurions to three State Tournaments and back-t0- back championship games in Class C-1. During her four years as a starter, Centura compiled a 91-7 record […]
Keith Jones-Omaha Central
Athlete Omaha Central (Class of 1984) Keith Jones’ legacy is stamped into his nickname: “End Zone”. A speedy and powerful running back at Omaha Central, Jones broke records that belonged to the legendary Gale Sayers. Jones rushed for 1,710 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior, including a 235-yard effort against state champion Omaha Creighton […]
Trevor Johnson-Lincoln Northeast
Athlete Lincoln Northeast (Class of 1999) In the classroom and on the playing field, Trevor Johnson excelled. In the top one percent academically, the unanimous prep athlete of the year excelled in three sports. After missing most of his junior football season with a broken leg, the tight end/defensive end caught 42 passes for 736 […]
Stacy Jakubowski Longacre – Howells
Howells (Class of 1981) A proven winner, Stacy Jakubowski led Howells to the state championship in volleyball and a state runner-up finish in basketball. A four-year, three sport letterman, Jakubowski placed in the high jump at the state track meet all four years, winning gold medals her junior and senior seasons. A three year starter […]
Charles Borner, Jr. – Lincoln High
Lincoln High (Class of 1964) The face of Lincoln’s Hillcrest Country Club as the resident teaching professional who stresses fundamentals and a respect for the game, Charles Borner, Jr., forged a very successful competitive golf career that included back-to-back Class A state championships in 1963 and 1964, a feat not […]
Shona Jones Smith – Hastings
Athlete. Shona Jones Smith didn’t wait until high school to start winning gold medals. In grades 7 and 8 she was an age group AAU national champion in cross country. In high school cross country she was undefeated all four years, which of course made her a four-time Class A state champion. Competing in track […]
Willis Jones – Beatrice
Coach. Willis Jones, according to noted sportswriter Gregg McBride was one of the top 10 prep football backs in the state. At Minden High he lettered seven times in three sports earning all-state honors in football and basketball and quarterbacked the Whippets to an undefeated season as a senior. After a service stint, he enrolled […]
Larry Jacobson – Omaha
Coach. Larry was a four year letterman at Homer High School participating in football, basketball and track. He was his team’s leading rusher in football for two years and was selected to the all-state football team his senior year. Graduating in 1956, he attended Kearney State College where he lettered in football and track all […]
