Lincoln Southwest junior Ansley Throener demonstrates her typical solo shooting drills for the camera on Wednesday at Speedway Sports Complex in Lincoln. Throener says she spent many hours throughout the season at the complex practicing shots on her own time.
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Lincoln Southwest soccer’s Ansley Throener (9) demonstrates her typical solo shooting drills last week at Speedway Village Soccer Complex in Lincoln. Throener says she spent many hours throughout the season at the complex practicing shots on her own time.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) attempts a shot on goal under defense by Lincoln Pius X’s Josie McCabe (28) on March 21 at Seacrest Field.
Photos: Girls soccer take the field at Seacrest for districts
Lincoln Southwest’s Peyton Held (12) shoots on goal during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest’s Peyton Held (12) is embraced by Tea Tweten (19) after a goal during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Columbus’ bench celebrates as they gain possession of the ball during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest’s Tea Tweten (19) shoots on goal under defense by Columbus’ Elena Moseman (11) during a district championship game Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) dribbles around Columbus’ Karsyn Jaeger (6) during district finals on May 6 at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southwest’s Tea Tweten (19) congratulates Ansley Throener (9) after a goal during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
A Good samaritan juggling a large drink and a sack of soccer balls passes a ball back in from the sidelines during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest’s Tea Tweten (19) embraces Ansley Throener (9) after her third, record-setting goal during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest head coach Thomas Nettleton reacts after a record-setting goal by Ansley Throener (9) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Throener for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Columbus’ Molly Goc (18) kicks a ball away from the goal after a corner kick during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) is congratulated after she set the state single-season scoring record during a district championship win against Columbus on Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southwest head coach Thomas Nettleton addresses his team at the half during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Columbus’ Tressa Kucera (0) reacts after digging the ball out of the back of the net during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Columbus’ Tressa Kucera (0) watches a goal sail into the net during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Columbus’ Tressa Kucera (0) watches a goal sail into the net during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest greets a row of cheering young fans after the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Lincoln Southwest’s Ansley Throener (9) smooches the plaque held up by Creighton Allen (3) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southwest was up 5-1 going into the half, with three goals by Ansley Throener (9) for an all-class single-season goal total record.
Millard South plays Lincoln East during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Millard South’s Paulett Flores Fierro (0) celebrates after the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Lincoln East’s Scout Waite (24) reacts tearfully after a loss to Millard South during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Millard South fans greet the team during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Millard South’s Emersyn Wragge (13) controls the ball against Lincoln East’s Harper Ross (13) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Lincoln East head coach Emily Mathews calls to her team during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Millard South’s Gabby Hasenkamp (21) and Emersyn Wragge (13) bring the plaque back around to the fans during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Millard South beat Lincoln East 4-1.
Lincoln Southeast’s Sutton Antholz (22) and Lily Pickerel (0) celebrate after winning a Class A district championship match against Papillion-La Vista South on Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
Lincoln Southeast’s Lily Pickerel (0) greets fans with her team after the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Lincoln Southeast’s Grace Schafer (12) kicks during a shootout against Papillion-La Vista South in a Class A district championship match Wednesday at Seacrest Field.
15-year-old Abigail Durr ties a shoe for fellow Lincoln Southeast ball kid, 7-year-old Teddy Sundberg, as they continue to watch the game during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout. “We just need to do a little better on defense—they’re getting down to the goal and trying to score, but good thing our goalkeeper is saving it,” Sundberg said.
Lincoln Southeast’s Sutton Antholz (22) kicks around Papillion-La Vista South’s Leah Lodes (17) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Lincoln Southeast’s Emily Drummond (14) sails in for a kick under defense by Papillion-La Vista South’s Alyssa Dierks (7) during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Papillion-La Vista South’s Anna Krska (18) takes a moment before initiating a shootout against Lincoln Southeast during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Papillion-La Vista South’s Taryn Lewis (99) kicks the ball away from the goal during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Lincoln Southeast head coach Liz Sundberg reacts during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Papillion-La Vista South head coach Kurt Schanou looks on during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Lincoln Southeast head coach Liz Sundberg addresses her players before a period of overtime during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
Lincoln Southeast’s Lily Pickerel (0) reacts during district finals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. Lincoln Southeast beat Papillion-La Vista South in a shootout.
