LINCOLN- For the first time in school history, the Yutan girls basketball team took home the gold after knocking off Crofton 55-36 in the championship game of the Class C-2 Girls State Basketball Tournament on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. It was a special moment not only for the players, but for every girl watching that aspires to be the best.
Yutan blows out Crofton for first state title
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The Yutan girls basketball team celebrate with the Class C-2 State Championship trophy on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Amelia Dieckman of Yutan looks to get a rebound against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Yutan Head Coach Clay Carlton hugs Reagan Wilson during the award ceremony of the Class C-2 Championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Amelia Dieckman of Yutan hugs Emmy Tederman seconds after the Chieftains won the Class C-2 State Championship against Crofton on March 2.
Delaney Shield of Yutan looks to pass the ball into the middle against Crofton in the Class C-2 State Championship on March 2.
Haley Kube of Yutan drives to the hoop against Crofton in the Class C-2 State Championship at PBA on March 2.
Haley Kube of Yutan smiles with excitement as she hugs Olivia Chapman after the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2.
Haley Kube of Yutan cuts down her piece of the net during the postgame ceremoney of the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2.
Jade Lewis of Yutan jumps with excitement as she shakes the coaches hands before the start of the Chieftains game with Crofton on Feb. 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Jade Lewis of Yutan goes up for a layup against Crofton during the Class C-2 Girls State Basketball Championship game on March 2.
Jenna Benjamin of Yutan looks to put up a shot in the lane against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2. She scored six points in a 19-point win over the Warriors.
Jade Lewis of Yutan lets out a scream of excitement after cutting her piece of the net during the Class C-2 State Championship postgame on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Jenna Benjamin of Yutan looks to hit a three against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2. The sophomore scored six points in the 19-point victory.
Maura Tichota of Yutan drives to the hoop against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The senior eclipsed the 1,000 point career mark in the game and finished with 16 points.
Maura Tichota of Yutan gets ready to put up a jumper against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2. She ended up with 16 points scored.
Maura Tichota of Yutan embraces her brother and Assistant Coach Cobly Tichota at the end of the Class C-2 State Championship game against Crofton on March. 2.
Mylee Tichota of Yutan looks to pass the ball against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship Game on March 2. She had a game high 19 points in a 55-36 win for the Chieftains.
Mylee Tichota of Yutan dribbles into the frontcourt against Crofton at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 2. She led all-scorers with 17 points in a 32-point win against the Cougars.
Mylee Tichota of Yutan smiles big after cutting her piece of the net during the postgame ceremony of the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Yutan girls basketball team celebrate after knocking off Crofton in the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2.
Reagan Wilson of Yutan tries to break a double team in the final seconds of the game against Crofton on March 2. The Chieftains won the contest 55-36.
Two young Yutan fans cheer on the Chieftains as they take on Crofton in the Class C-2 State Championship on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Yutan girls basketball team gives high fives to Maura Tichota as she is announced as a starter against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2.
Two young Yutan fans cheer on Jade Lewis during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Yutan senior basketball players Maura Tichota, Reagan Wilson and Haley Kube pose for a picture after winning the Class C-2 State Championship on March 2 over Crofton.
The business casual Yutan student seciton start a cheer with their fans during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2.
The Yutan student section celebrate as the Chieftains hit the court for the second half against Crofton during the Class C-2 State Championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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