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Championship season is upon us with last Saturday's state wrestling duals and this week's state bowling championships. A new Power 20 awaits as well with postseason play beginning next week.
Nebraska welcomed back a legend this week, both as a Husker and a high school athlete, to lead the most beloved program in the state. It makes you feel good, you know? A little of that and a brand-new Power 20 awaits.
The Power 20 can take a back seat this week to the story of John Cook retiring. But, also to the news of one of Nebraska's greatest female prep stars of all-time returning to coach her alma mater. There is still more basketball, too.
Some new faces make their Power 20 debut this week. Some old faces come back. And a fresh new idea for state "ball sport" tournaments. You might hate it, but you can read it if you dare.
As we hit the midway point of January, the games just seem to be a little more important. And people could probably care less about the rankings. That's okay. We'll throw them on the wall anyway and see if they stick.
We are back for another Power 20 on the girls hoops side and a quick preview of this Saturday's Nebraska Girls Basketball Showcase, where five Power 20 teams and five more ranked in their class will be in action.
There was no time to waste after the Christmas holiday. Big games galore. So, we tried to find a few and are still in the middle of a great New Year's week of hoops. Who needs the College Football Playoff anyway?
It wasn't Dick Clark or Ryan Seacrest, but Nebraska's win in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl is a shot of momentum and -- just maybe -- a corner turned for 2025.
Through winless seasons and state championships, Central Valley football coach Chip Bartos has remained steadfast in impacting athletes and coaching with faith.
As we try to get our shopping wrapped up, it has been nearly impossible to try to grade the teams for the Girls Power 20 this week, but we give it a try.
The 2024-25 Nebraska prep basketball season is underway. It's time for our first, big girls' hoops Power 20 rankings, among other things. We can't wait to see how this unfolds through March.
Nebraska got off the bowl game snide. Had a gloriously dominant loss to Iowa on Black Friday. And, now, nearly the whole defense has left. This could all change by the time you read it.