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GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENT HOOPS

Amie Just: Britt Prince is staying in the moment while decision about her future looms

From the Headlines from the girls state basketball tournament series

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Norris vs. Elkhorn North, 3.2

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) walks onto court before facing Norris in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game in March at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Norris vs. Elkhorn North, 3.2

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (right) drives into the paint during a Class B girls state tournament game vs. Norris in March at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Photos: Day 2 of the girls state basketball tournament

Norris' Ella Johnson (right) scraps for a loose ball against Elkhorn North's McKenna Murphy (31) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) shoots a over Norris' Anistyn Rice (10) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) walks onto court before facing Norris in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game in March at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Basketballs rest underneath the NSAA logo during the girls state tournament game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North starters prepare for their introduction before facing Norris in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. From left, McKenna Murphy (31), Grace Thompson (10), Grace Heaney (3), Britt Prince (3) and Reese Booth (1).

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (right) drives into the paint during a Class B girls state tournament game vs. Norris in March at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Journal Star file photo

Elkhorn North's Mckenna Murphy (31) meets hands with Norris' Ella Johnson (35) during a layup attempt in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) dribbles the ball against Norris' Kennedy Sullivan (1) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Morris' Sage Burbach (40) goes up for a layup against Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (left) and Mckenna Murphy (middle) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (left) and Grace Heaney (3) chest bump after defeating Norris in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (right) goes up for a layup against Norris' Sage Burbach (40) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince peers through the fingers of a Norris defender while going up for a layup during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince peers through the fingers of a Norris defender while going up for a layup during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (right) drives into the paint against Norris' Ella Johnson (35) and Billie Kircher (middle, left) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) celebrates with Reese Booth (bottom) and Mckenna Murphy (back) after hitting a three-point buzzer beater to end the first half against Norris during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star

Elkhorn North defenders scurry around in front of the NSAA logo during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (14) smacks York's Josephine Loosvelt (right) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Scottsbluff's Payton Bruda (33) reaches for a loose ball against York's Lainey Portwine (right) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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York head coach Matt Kern makes a defensive signal to his team against Scottsbluff during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

York's Lainey Portwine (12) dribbles away from Scottsbluff's Payton Bruda (33) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star

York's Kiersten Portwine (left) raises her arms in celebration alongside Cynley Wilkinson (24) after defeating Scottsbluff in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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York's Rylyn Cast (32) and Lauryn Haggadone (right) react with Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (back) after a foul call against York during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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York's Rylyn Cast (32) points during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game against Scottsbluff on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Scottsbluff's Paige Horne (middle) is stripped of the ball by York's Rylyn Cast (left) and Lauryn Haggadone (right) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Scottsbluff's Tierra West prepares for a free throw attempt against York during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

York's Kiersten Portwine (right) holds the ball as Scottsbluff's Marly Laucomer (left) defends during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON, Journal Star

York's Mia Burke (from left, 30), Kiersten Portwine (10), Kynli Combs (5), Josephine Loosvelt (40) and Rylan Cast (right) celebrate after defeating Scottsbluff in a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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York's Kiersten Portwine (middle) smiles in front of Chloe Koch (13) after a timeout against Scottsbluff during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

Scottsbluff's Payton Burda (33) shoots a three-point shot over York's Josephine Loosvelt (left) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

York's Chloe Koch (left) follows through on a layup attempt against Scottsbluff's Shae Willats (right) during a Class B girls state tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

LARRY ROBINSON Journal Star

The Beatrice student section tries to distract Sidney's Carli Black while she shoots free throws in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Karsyn Leeling (center) is called for an offensive foul while trying to score over Beatrice's Avery Barnard (left) and Kiera Busboom in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Riley Schwisown grabs a rebound over Sidney's Katie Ramsey in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Kiera Busboom (12) and Ellie Jurgens (30) go up against Sidney's Payton Schrotberger(3) for a rebound in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Rheagan Stanley (2) scores a layup against Beatrice in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Kayla Westby, Payton Schrotberger and Reese Riddle (from left) react after beating Beatrice to advance during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Beatrice's Addison Hatcliff (left) is consoled by Ellie Jurgens following their loss to Sidney during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Sidney head coach Tyler Shaw (center) talks with his team during a timeout in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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the Sidney bench jumps for joy after defeating Beatrice during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Addison Hatcliff (left) is consoled by Ellie Jurgens following their loss to Sidney during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Riley Schwisow looks to score around Sidney's Reese Riddle in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Avery Barnard defends Sidney's Kayla Westby as she drives the ball up court in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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the Beatrice student section gets rowdy to support their team in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Riley Schwisow rises above Sidney's Payton Schrotberger for a rebound in the second half of a class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Riley Schwisow (left) and Anna Gleason (right) look to gain possesion of a rebound against Sidney's Payton Schrotberger (first left) and Rheagan Stanley in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Beatrice's Ellie Jurgens loses control of the ball while attempting to score over Sidney's Reese Riddle in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Jordan Denovellis (13) and Beatrice's Ellie Jurgens (30) vie after a rebound under the basket in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Payton Schrotberger looks to score against Beatrice's Anna Gleason in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Carli Black (front) scores a open layup ahead of Beatrice's Riley Schwisow in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Payton Schrotberger looks to score against Beatrice's Anna Gleason in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig scores a layup over Waverly defenders in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Parker Christiansen (first left) attempts to guard Omaha Skutt's Julia Connealy as she scores a layup in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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The Omaha Skutt sideline celebrates following a scoring run against Waverly during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Parker Christiansen (first left) and Kara Kassebaum laugh while they console on another after Omaha Skutt defeated the Vikings during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Parker Christiansen (first left) hugs Kara Kassebaum after Omaha Skutt defeated the Vikings during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Mia McMahon scores over Waverly's Paige Radenslaben in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Parker Christiansen (left) and Anastyn Harms (right) vie for a loose ball along with Omaha Skutt's Julia Connealy (first left) and Addison Burt in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Addison Burt (right) makes her way off the court after she suffers a scratch under her eye in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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The Omaha Skutt bench celebrates after a three-point shot against Waverly in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Hair obscures the vision of Omaha Skutt's Peyton McCabe as she scores past Waverly's Paige Radenslaben in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Peyton McCabe and Kamryn Kasner look to gain possession of a rebound against Waverly's Parker Christiansen (from left) in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Peyton McCabe reaches in to try and steal the ball away from Waverly's Breeley King in the secondhalf during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Julia Connealy goes up against Waverly's Parker Christiansen in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Milayni Cain and Waverly's Paige Radenslaben collide while going after the ball in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Peyton Tritz makes a pass while guarded by Omaha Skutt's Peyton McCabe in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Anastyn Harms and Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner vie for a rebound under the rim in the first half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Paige Radenslaben (left) tries to react as Omaha Skutt's Presley Douglas slips past her to the rim in the second half of a Class B girls state basketball tournament first-round game Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Waverly's Brekley Lambrecht guards Omaha Skutt's Presley Douglas as she drives to the basket in the second half during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt hold hands as they sway their arms to the national anthem during a Class B state girls basketball tournament first-round game at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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