Richard “Richie” Ross- Lincoln High
Athlete- 2019 (2000) A gifted athlete in multiple sports, Richie Ross earned All-Class, All-State honors in football and basketball and was the All-Class gold-medal winner in the triple jump at the State Track meet. The consensus 2000 Nebraska High School Athlete of the Year, Ross earned nine varsity letters at Lincoln High, established school single-season […]
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 […]
Curt Shockey- Ralston
Coach- 2019 As Head Baseball Coach at Ralston High School from 1982 to 2004, Curt Shockey’s Rams enjoyed a litany of success. As one of the smallest Class A schools, Shockey led Ralston to six state titles, including a “three-peat” in 1986, ’87 and ’88. As the skipper of the Rams, he surpassed the 1,000-win […]
Jack Guggenmos- Aurora
Coach- 2019 Jack Guggenmos produced winning football teams at three Nebraska high schools- Dorchester, Arlington and Aurora. In a 30-year career, the bulk of which was at Aurora, Guggenmos compiled a 211-88-4 record. Under his leadership, the Huskies advanced to the state championship game in 1981, 1986, and 1995 and played in the semifinals two […]
Gwen Egbert- Papillion-LaVista/Papillion-LaVista South
Coach- 2019 Gwen Egbert built two volleyball dynasties at Papillion-LaVista and Papillion-LaVista South high Schools, with each school forging state championship “three-peats.” Egbert started her coaching career with Papillion-LaVista in 1987 and over the next 15 years led the Monarchs to the State Championship match eight times, winning state titles in 2000, ’01 and ’02. […]
Doug Denson- Millard South
Coach- 2019 Few Coaches have won more honors and accolades than Doug Denson. In his 35-year career coaching wrestling-the last 22 at Millard South–Denson steered the Patriots to five State Team Championships, including four straight from 2005-08, and five runner-up finishes. Millard South also won three of the first five State Dual Championships. His 2006 […]
Scott Frost-Wood River
Athlete- 2019 (1993) From the shot put to hurdles, whether on the basketball court or football field, Scott Frost could do it all. A Parade All-American quarterback, Frost set state records with more than 11,000 yards and 67 touchdown passes in his career. He also had 79 rushing touchdowns and six returns for touchdowns. On […]
Danny Woodhead- North Platte
Athlete- 2019 (2004) You couldn’t overlook Danny Woodhead once he stepped on the field. Scoring 28 points in a quarter in basketball, earning All-State honors in soccer and placing in the 100 meters at the state track meet, Woodhead stood out for the North Platte Bulldogs. But the football field was where he towered […]
Sheila (Miller) Estes- Omaha Central
Athlete- 2019 (1977) In the early years of Title XI mandated girls’ athletics, Sheila (Miller) Estes emerged as one of the early starts, earning starting positions in volleyball and basketball and winning a gold medal in the State Track meet. On the track the won the Metro Conference 220-yard dash and shot put […]
Dick Morrissey- Omaha
Official- 2018 Official Over a 40-year career, Dick Morrissey became one of the most recognized and most respected referees in Nebraska while officiating from 1972-2013. Also busy in the collegiate ranks, Morrissey worked approximately 300 football and 1,300 basketball games. He was selected to officiate 10 state basketball tournaments and drew the state championship […]
