Football – 2010: Creighton Prep, Omaha

Creighton Prep, 12-0, Class A State Champions Front Row — Jeff Huber, Steve Kurtz, Matt Walsh, Paul Vescio, Mike Budka, Dave Crum, Leo Allison, Rick Davis, Dan Benak, Mike Macaitas, Scott Christensen, Tom Brown, Bryan Riley Second Row — Justin Groff, Mike Beacom, Cory Blatzell, Maurie Maher, Mike Hertzig, Steve Kelley, Jim Mullen, Dan Kirk,Chris […]

Football – 2010: Grand Island Northwest

Grand Island Northwest, 13-0, Class B State Champions Front Row – Right to Left – Dan Hesselgesser, Doug Clement, Greg Hansen, Dave Hepner, Russ Harvey, Mike Katzberg, Scott Woodward, Mike Cleary, Steve Arrants, Joe Bauer, Tye Martin, Eric Corwin, Jeff Medberry, Jeff Bacon, Andy Rathjen, Angie Reed – Trainer Second Row – Steve Allen, Tom […]

Football – 2009: Columbus Scotus

Record: 13 wins, no losses. Class B state champion. In playoffs, defeated Wood River, Aurora, Omaha Roncalli and Gothenburg. First team in Class A-B-C1 to have a 13-0 football season. Five players made all-state, 10 went on to college careers. Defense allowed only 55 points for the season, an average of 4.2 points per game. […]

Football – 2006: Grand Island Northwest, 1981

1981 Class B State Champions 11-1 Record Central Conference champion Lone loss by 20-8 to Aurora. Defeated Aurora in state championship game, 55-0. Rated #5 in World-Herald final Top 10 ratings. Four all-state players, Todd Olson, Dave Sims, Kirk Berggren, Ron Maas. In three playoff games, they outscored opponents 132-12. Set or tied 12 all-class […]

Football – 1999: Scribner, 1974

What was it that was to be liked about the 1974 Scribner High School football team? Was it the record, 10 wins and no losses? Was it the defense; five shutouts to open the season? Was it how easy they won; about a 30-margin or more in all but one game? Might it have been […]

Cross-Country/Track & Field – 2005: Fremont, 1980-81

The Fremont boys cross country and track & field teams, 1980-81, They won the cross country championship of 1980 and followed it up with the Class A state track championship in 1981. The teams were coached by Hall of Fame coach Jon Appleget. Scott Eary won the individual cross country championship in 1980. Track & […]

Cross-Country – 2008: Crofton, 1983-84

Boys and Girls Cross Country, 1983-84 state champions. Front: Jill Haberer, Barb Wortmann, Karla Kube, Bill Zavadil, Cheryl Janssen, Rhonda Tramp, Jenny Shelton.Middle: Duane Kohles, Kevin Hynes, Joe Guenther, Tom Janssen.Back: Manager Kelly Stewart, Dean Burnham, Mike Wortmann, Dan McFarland, Coach Gail Peterson, Bill Lange, Dennis Tramp, Larry Guenther, Manager Sheila Kohles.

Basketball/Volleyball/Track & Field – 2009: Hayes Center 1984-85

This group of girls enjoyed much success, in any and all sports, and won state championships in Class D-2 girls basketall and Class D girls track in 1985. The volleyball team just missed its title, finishing as 1984 D-2 runner-up. Coaches: Gary Hastings, Clint Livingston, Rick May, Marrietta Adams, Kate Repass. An individual highlight was […]