2007 – Track & Field: Wheeler Central
Led by Hall of Famer Karlene Erickson, the Wheeler Central girls track team completed a four-year run that included a state runner-up finish in 1980 and Class D state titles in 1981, 1982 and 1983. The 1983 team scored 65 points, including three individual first places and a gold medal and the Class D state […]
2007 – Basketball: Wilber-Clatonia
Led by Angie Miller, who averaged 22.7 points and 11 rebounds per game, Wilber-Clatonia went 27-0 and won the Class C state championship.
2008 – Football/Basketball: Henderson, 1983-84
Henderson’s 1983-84 undefeated state champions in football and basketball:
2008 – Cross-Country: 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.
2008 – Basketball: Omaha Central, 1983-84
Omaha Central girls basketball, undefeated 1983-84 state champions.
2009 – Basketball/Volleyball/Track & Field: 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 […]
2009 – Football: 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. […]
2010 – Football: 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 […]
2010 – Football: 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 […]
2011 – Girls Basketball: Lincoln East
Bottom L to R: Alysen Madsen, Nikki Stricker, Jeany Hill, Cindy Peterson, Kim Barger Back; Coach John Strain,Kim Smith, Kara Petri,Susan Hubbard, Ruth Spethman, Holly Tropp, Melissa Sanford, Jenn Bauman Season Record: 23-0. Class A state champion, defeating Omaha Marian by 56-47 in finals…Head Coach John Strain, assistants Dick Petri and Karen Irvine. Several basketball […]