Nebraska high school wrestling ratings spark final-look debate
The piece surveys state ratings by four Nebraska coaches under the NSWA and notes top performers. Mike Denney of Omaha Bryan leads Class A with Westside Bellevue and Columbus in the top trio, while Grand Island and Northwest falter. Class D observer Manstedt and Clarks both show close accuracy with several shifts from December forecasts.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association
Nebraska School Activities Association
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Omaha Bryan
Norm Mandredt
Clarks
Denny
Omaha Westside
Bellevue
Columbus
Grand Island
Omaha Northwest
Ralston
Fremont
Omaha Burke
Papillion
Omaha Tech
Benson
Westside
Wrestling state picks show mixed accuracy in Class B and C
Mick Pierce of North Bend and Steve Peters of North Platte St. Patrick misjudged several state placings yet both correctly named the champions. Pierce’s top choice Cozad led but several picks and two low finishes hurt his score. ninth place Hickman Norris scored two points and Lexington placed second in Lincoln. Tekamah Herman topped Class C as expected while Peters overranked Osceola and two Habben grapplers failed to place, with a third at sixth.
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Cozad
Hickman Norris
State
Lexington
Lincoln
Tekamah-Herman
Peters
Osceola
Bulldogs
Jon Habben
Grapplers
Northeastern Tech advances in Region IX with 56 51 win
Northeastern Tech of Norfolk clinched the Region IX title by defeating Northeastern Colorado 56 51 at Platte College Field House. The Region IX all tournament team includes Platte Raiders Vogel and Gavers, with Sterling’s Owens and Peterson among top scorers and Sunderman earning all region honors. Nationals run March 14–19 at Johnson County Community College.
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Gwenda Herald
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Shendon College
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Jean Gracey
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Junior boxers brace for Columbus Golden Gloves tourney
Final preparations for the Junior Golden Gloves tournament in Columbus set two_session rounds at the Columbus Family YY. Semis start 1 30 pm and finals 7 30 pm with fighters from Fullerton Hastings Central City and Columbus, and possibly Grand Island. Winners advance to district March 11 12 at Central City.
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Nuggets Rally Past Nuggets Wizards Preview Clashing Western East Power
The Denver Nuggets faced the Washington Wizards in a poised showdown at the Capital Center. The game framed as a possible championship preview, with stars on the floor and a tense contest shaping the West versus East balance.
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Philadelphia
Polk Upsets Hawks In Overtime Regional Clash
Polk defeats Hampton 59 54 in overtime to reach the Nebraska state tournament. Clymer 17 and Carlstrom 17 lead Polk's comeback after a 16 percent first half, while Klute tops Hampton with 20 points. Polk improves to 18 4 and heads to state in Lincoln.
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Howells Bobcats win regional playoff 50-40 over Fullerton
Howells Bobcats turn a halftime deficit into a 50-40 win over Fullerton in a regional playoff earning a spot in the state tournament. Key contributors include Kersten 14 points and Jakubowski 11 with Ritzdorf 12, while Shotkoski led Fullerton with 12. The victory advances Howells to Lincoln, continuing a strong postseason run.
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Jim Morrison
Fullerton
Greg Shotkoski
Shotkoski
Howells
Ken Ritzdorf
Don Blum
Jeff Kersten
Dick Jakubowski
Kersten
Morrison
Bobcats
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Ritzdorf
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Colfax County
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Rural Jr. High Wrestling Clinic at Lakeview Opens
A two week junior high wrestling program begins at 3 30 p m Monday at Lakeview High School. Platte County boys from Dists 3 9 10 17 24 25 84 Christ Lutheran and St John Lutheran Schools may join. Lakeview coach Darrell Fenton and varsity wrestlers will conduct the clinic. An intramural tournament wraps up the program with parents invited.
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Platte County
Christ Lutheran
St. John Lutheran
Lakeview
Darrell Fenton
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