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Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) goes up for a shot against South Sioux City's Abbigail Aitken (44) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Brooklyn Heineman (4) goes up for a layup against Omaha Skutt's Mia McMahon (3) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) goes up for a layup against South Sioux City's Bailee Durant (13) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt head coach Kip Colony calls out during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against South Sioux City at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Peyton McCabe (10) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against South Sioux City at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) and South Sioux City's Izabella Moret (21) go up for the rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Abbigail Aitken (44) goes up for a layup against Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Addison Burt (20) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against South Sioux City at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Izabella Moret (21) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Omaha Skutt at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Brooklyn Heineman (4) passes the ball next to Omaha Skutt's Addison Burt (20) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Keyana Weaver (5) goes up for a layup against Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Brooklyn Heineman (4) dribbles the ball down the court during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Omaha Skutt at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Omaha Skutt bench celebrates after a basket against South Sioux City during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Bailee Durant (13) goes up for a layup between Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) and Kamryn Kasner (34) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Keyana Weaver (5) dribbles between Omaha Skutt's Mia McMahon (3) and Addison Burt (20) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) and South Sioux City's Alianna Groves (22) go for the rebound in front of Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City head coach Steve Selk during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Omaha Skutt at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) passes the ball next to South Sioux City's Izabella Moret (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
South Sioux City's Bryleigh Robinette (11) goes up for a layup between Omaha Skutt's Libby Shotkoski (12) and Addison Burt (20) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Madilyn Eich (4) passes the ball against South Sioux City's Alianna Groves (22) and Brooklyn Heineman (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Mia McMahon (3) goes up for a layup past South Sioux City's Brooklyn Heineman (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) goes up for a layup past South Sioux City during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Omaha Skutt bench celebrates after a basket against South Sioux City during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) goes up for a layup against South Sioux City's Brooklyn Heineman (4) during a Class B first-round girls state basketball tournament game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
South Sioux City's Paizley Aldrich (23) boxes out Omaha Skutt's Addison Burt (20) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Kensley Stuva (14) dribbles the ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Omaha Skutt at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Omaha Skutt's Jordyn McMahon (22) goes up for a layup past South Sioux City's Abbigail Aitken (44) and Emily Penne (1) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Anastyn Harms (5) celebrates after a basket against Gretna East during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Hailey Levinson (45) runs through the tunnel before the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Waverly at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Waverly at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East head coach Wade Coulter during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Waverly at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Berkley Lambrecht (3) looks to pass the ball against Gretna East during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Anastyn Harms (5) goes up for a shot during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Gretna East at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Anastyn Harms (5) goes up for a shot against Gretna East's Karli Williams (5) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Karli Williams (5) goes up for a layup against Waverly's Peyton Tritz (1) and Parker Christiansen (23) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Karli Williams (5) guards Waverly's Kenna Kottman (10) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Anastyn Harms (5) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Gretna East at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Anastyn Harms (5) celebrates after a basket against Gretna East during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) dribbles the ball against Waverly during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Peyton Tritz (1) goes up for a layup past Gretna East's Hailey Levinson (45) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Mia Jackson (12) and Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) go up for the rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) goes up for a layup between Waverly's Berkley Lambrecht (3) and Parker Christiansen (23) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) grabs the rebound between Gretna East's Maggie Pfaff (11) and Sonora Defini (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Alexis Adams (2) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Gretna East at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Gretna East at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Taryn French (13) celebrates after a basket against Waverly during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) blocks a shot by Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Addison Larock (4) and Emily Woods (42) guard Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) blocks a layup against Gretna East's Karli Williams (5) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Maggie Pfaff (11) goes up for a 3-pointer against Waverly's Kenna Kottman (10) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Berkley Lambrecht (3) and Gretna East's Hailey Levinson (45) reach out for the rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Nebraska women's basketball coach Amy Williams, right, watches a first round of the girls state basketball tournament game between Gretna East and Waverly at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Sophia Lindsey (12) dribbles against Waverly's Berkley Lambrecht (3) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Karli Williams (5) goes up for a shot against Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Gretna East bench celebrates after a basket against Waverly during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) looks to pass against Waverly's Alexis Adams (2) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Waverly's Parker Christiansen (23) blocks a shot by Gretna East's Sonora Defini (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Gretna East student section celebrates during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Waverly at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Gretna East head coach Wade Coulter celebrates with the student section after defeating Waverly during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) goes up for the Scottsbluff rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Elkhorn North Wolves wait to be introduced during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) goes up for a layup against Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) passes the ball against Scottsbluff's Ysabella Scherer (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Marly Laucomer (34) guards Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Marly Laucomer (34) dribbles against Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Allie Darnell (35) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Elkhorn North at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Sydney Stodden (22) goes up for a 3-pointer during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff head coach Hattie Burford during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Elkhorn North at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Noemi Gurrola (24) goes up for a shot against Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) claps after a play against Scottsbluff during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) goes up for a shot against Elkhorn North's Kaitlyn Huff (14) and Sydney Stodden (22) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) goes up for a shot against Elkhorn North's Kaitlyn Huff (14) and Sydney Stodden (22) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14), Elkhorn North's Sydney Stodden (22) and Kaitlyn Huff (14) go up for the rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Elkhorn North bench celebrates after a basket against Scottsbluff during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff players embrace after falling to Elkhorn North during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) jogs off the court after the first round of the girls state basketball tournament game against Scottsbluff at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a layup against Scottsbluff during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a layup above Scottsbluff during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) dribbles against Scottsbluff's Joslyn Darnell (3) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (1) guards Scottsbluff's Ava Reed (0) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a shot between Scottsbluff's Allie Darnell (35) and Noemi Gurrola (24) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) drives to the net as Elkhorn North's Kaitlyn Huff (14) screens Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) and Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (1) go up for the rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's McKenna Murphy (31) goes up for a shot against Scottsbluff's Ava Reed (0) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a shot against Scottsbluff's Noemi Gurrola (24) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's McKenna Murphy (31) drives to the net against Scottsbluff's Allie Darnell (35) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a layup above Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) and Marly Laucomer (34) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's McKenna Murphy (31) goes up for a shot above Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) and Allie Darnell (35)Â during a Class B first-round girls state tournament game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) goes up for a shot against Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) goes up for a layup past Scottsbluff's Allie Darnell (35) and Paige Horne (14) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Scottsbluff's Ava Reed (0) passes the ball against Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (1) and Sydney Stodden (22) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) and Reese Booth (1) wrestle for the ball against Scottsbluff's Ysabella Scherer (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice fans cheer before the start of a first round of the girls state basketball tournament game against Norris at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice players huddle before the start of a game against Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice head coach Jalen Weeks during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Norris at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Beatrice bench celebrates a block against Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Grace Kohler (34) goes up for a layup against Beatrice's Anna Gleason (22) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris head coach Wally Johnson during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Beatrice at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) dribbles against Norris' Marlee Emerson (10) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) reacts after a basket against Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Ellie Jurgens (30) boxes out Norris' Grayson Piening (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Grayson Piening (21) guards Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Grayson Piening (21) goes up for a layup against Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Alijah Stabler (4) dribbles against Norris' Kennedy Sullivan (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Ella Johnson (35) goes up for a layup against Norris' Ashley Gruber (30) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Kennedy Sullivan (11) looks to pass the ball against Beatrice's Alijah Stabler (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Landri Gates (25) passes the ball against Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Norris' Ella Johnson (35) goes up for a shot against Beatrice's Ellie Jurgens (30) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Norris student section cheers during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Beatrice at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Kiley Hatcliff (21) and Addison Hatcliff (10) celebrate after defeating Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice players celebrate after defeating Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice head coach Jalen Weeks motions during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Norris at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Addison Hatcliff (10) wrestles for control of the ball against Norris' Grace Kohler (34) and Kennedy Sullivan (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
A look inside Pinnacle Bank Arena during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
A look inside Pinnacle Bank Arena during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Anna Gleason (22) goes up for a layup against Norris' Ella Johnson (35) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Addison Hatcliff (10) goes up for a layup between Norris' Landri Gates (25) and Grace Kohler (34) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Kiera Busboom (12) and Addison Hatcliff (10) high-five during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament against Norris at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Alijah Stabler (4) goes up for a layup past Norris' Kennedy Sullivan (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Alijah Stabler (4) goes up for a layup past Norris' Kennedy Sullivan (11) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
The Beatrice bench cheers after a basket against Norris during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Beatrice's Ellie Jurgens (30) goes up for a layup past Norris' Ella Johnson (35) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Photos: Nebraska high school state girls basketball tournament, Wednesday
Omaha Central's Inia Jones (13) tries to shoot in front of Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Lilliana Petersen (24), right, greets Pierre Noelle Tcheuhchoua (44) during player introductions before playing Millard West during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
The Omaha Central student section pretends to read the student newspaper, The Register, as the Millard West team is introduced before the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) stumbles while going for the ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) passes the ball away from Omaha Central's Lilliana Petersen (24) and Omaha Central's Inia Jones (13) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) passes the ball away from Omaha Central's Lilliana Petersen (24) and Omaha Central's Inia Jones (13) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) shoots over Omaha Central's Amiyja Hughes (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Justine Adrienne Tcheuhchoua (33), left, and Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23) fight for a rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Pierre Noelle Tcheuhchoua (44 tries to dribble past Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Pierre Noelle Tcheuhchoua (44) grabes a rebound in between Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23), left, and Norah Gessert during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Pierre Noelle Tcheuhchoua (44) grabes a rebound in between Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23), left, and Norah Gessert during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Inia Jones (13) tries to shoot in front of Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) dribbles against Omaha Central during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Aalaiya Davis (3), races Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West Assistant Coach Casey Hall talks Omaha Central's Aalaiya Davis (3) after Millard West defeated Omaha Central during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) shoots a free-throw basket against Omaha Central during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Omaha Central's Aalaiya Davis (3), left, consoles Inia Jones (13) after she fouled out against Millard North during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West had a stuffed panda on the bench during the game against Omaha Central during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard West had a stuffed panda on the bench during the game against Omaha Central during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Lincoln North Star's Ani Leu (15) catches a pass as Millard North's Brylee Nelsen (33) tries to get a hand on it during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
From left Lincoln North Star's Ani Leu (15), Millard North's Clara Welker (21), and Millard North's Avril Smith (14) fight for a rebound during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Lincoln North Star's Joyce Johnson (22), left, and Millard North's Avril Smith (14) both reach for a pass during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Lincoln North Star Head Coach Tommy Johnson signals to to his team as they take on Millard North during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
From left: Millard North's Izzie Galligan (22), left, Lincoln North Star's KayTee Irons (23) Millard North's Avril Smith (14) scramble for a loose ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard North's Brylee Nelsen (33), left, hugs Romey Loveridge (4) in the closing seconds of their loss to Lincoln North Star during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Lincoln North Star's Joyce Johnson (22) dribbles the ball against Millard North during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard North's Brylee Nelsen (33) and Lincoln North Star's Sarah Gatwech (4) fight for a loose ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard North's Avril Smith (14), left, tries to steal the ball from Lincoln North Star's Sarah Gatwech (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
The Lincoln North Star's bench celebrates a three-point basket against Millard North during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Millard North Head Coach Chris Paulson talks to his team during a timeout against Lincoln North Star during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Bellevue West's Naomi White (25), top, and Papillion-La Vista South's Kate Ligon (32) scramble for a loose ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kamryn Exner (22) fouls Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Papillion-La Vista South's Addison Medeck (40), left, and Bellevue West's Danielle Coyer (55) fight for a loose ball during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Bellevue West's Taylee Wharton (21), left, passes around Papillion-La Vista South's Charlette Solomon (10) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
Papillion-La Vista South's Kate Ligon (32), tries to dribble around Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (4) during the first round of the girls state basketball tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.
