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Amie Just: My favorite stories from a week of girls state basketball

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Amie Just: My favorite stories from a week of girls state basketball

• Amie Just | Lincoln Journal Star
• Mar 3, 2024
• Mar 3, 2024
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Girls state basketball is officially in the books.

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Lincoln Southwest's Kennadi Williams (15) dribbles the ball during a Class A state semifinal game against Bellevue West on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KATY COWELL, Journal Star

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Overton coach Janessa Bergman (left) reacts with the Eagles' bench during the Class D-2 state championship game against Wynot on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Photos: Nebraska girls state basketball tournament, March 2

Overton's Gracyn Luther swings the net after cutting it down following the Eagles win over Wynot during the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Natalie Wood (33) embraces head coach Janessa Bergman after the Eagles defeated Wynot in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Natalie Wood (33) sheds a tear while hugging Trinity Cowett (43) after defeating Wynot in the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton celebrates after defeating Wynot in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton dogpiles on the court after defeating Wynot to win the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Natalie Wood (33) bends down to grab her shoe after losing it in the second half of the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Natalie Wood (33) scores over Wynot's Kenna Oligmueller (12) in the second half during the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton hoists the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship trophy after beating Wynot, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton celebrates after beating Wynot to win the Class D-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton coach Janessa Bergman (left) reacts with the Eagles' bench during the Class D-2 state championship game against Wynot on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Gracyn Luther (11), Ashlyn Florell (23) and JoLee Ryan (31) defend Wynot's Kinslee Heimes (13) as she makes a pass under the net during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Wynot's Courtney Pinkelman (4) attempts to score while defended by Overton's Natalie Wood (33) in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Gracyn Luther (11) and Natalie Wood (33) tip the ball out of the hands of Wynot's Eliza Lange (24) in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton head coach Janessa Bergman speaks with her team during a break in the action in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Overton's Natalie Wood (33) defends the lane as Wynot's Kinslee Heimes (13) dives in for a layup in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Callie Ott (35) swings the net around after the Wildcats victory over Bellevue West in the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) and Neleigh Gessert (23) carry the the Class A girls state tournament championship trophy to the student section to celebrate their win over Bellevue West on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West players dogpile at center court after defeating Bellevue West to win the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West players dogpile at center court after defeating Bellevue West to win the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Kylee Paben (42) shoots the ball while guarded by Bellevue West's Danielle Coyer (55) during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's bench celebrates during the Class A girls state tournament championship game against Bellevue West, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (4) scores a layup ahead of Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23) in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Bellevue West's Danielle Coyer (55) and Ahnica Russell Brown (0) work together to block Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West head coach Marc Kruger reacts to a call in the first half against Bellevue West during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Brooke Wenninghoff (32) and Callie Ott (35) vie for a rebound against Bellevue West's Naomi White (25) in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Bellevue West's Ahnica Russell Brown (0) scoops up a loose ball in the first half against Millard West in the first half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West celebrates winning the Class A girls state tournament championship game over Bellevue West, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Millard West won 58-55.

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Bellevue West's Kenzie Melcher (4) fouls Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) as she drives to the basket during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West coaches celebrate winning the Class A girls state tournament championship game over Bellevue West, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Millard West won 58-55.

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Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) celebrates a 3-pointer by Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23) during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West hoists the championship trophy overhead after winning the Class A girls state tournament championship game over Bellevue West, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Millard West won 58-55.

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Millard West's Neleigh Gessert (23) hugs assistant coach Savana Stanford after the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Millard West won 58-55.

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Millard West helps up Norah Gessert (30) after she was fouled during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Taylor Hansen (21) shoots the ball while guarded by Bellevue West's Danielle Coyer (55) and Kenzie Melcher (4) during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West's Taylor Hansen waves the net around after the Wildcats won the Class A state championship on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Millard West congregates around Millard West's Norah Gessert (30) before she shoots free throws in the last moments during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Yutan celebrates winning over Crofton in the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Yutan won 55-36.

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Yutan celebrates winning over Crofton in the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Yutan won 55-36.

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Crofton's Jaisie Janssen (40) and Alexa Wiebelhaus (5) react to losing in the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Yutan, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Yutan won 55-36.

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Tyson McCall, 7, (right) is lifted up by his father Keenan as they cheer on Yutan in the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Crofton's Ellie Tramps drives the ball down court on a breakaway in the first half during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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The reflection of the NSAA logo can be seen in the backboard as a ball goes in the hoop during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game between Yutan and Crofton, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Yutan fans hold up signs to celebrate Maura Tichota's (32) 1000th career point during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Crofton, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Yutan's bench celebrates during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Crofton, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Crofton head coach Maggie Moon motions to her team during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Yutan, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Yutan's Mylee Tichota (24) reacts with her teammates during a Class C-2 state tournament game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Crofton's Eillie Tramp (34) sticks her tongue out while guarding Yutan's Haley Kube (10) during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Crofton's Eillie Tramp (34) goes up for a shot during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Yutan, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) tries to block Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) as she shoots a layup in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) scores in the paint over Elkhorn North defenders, including Reagan Palmer (13) during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) and Britt Prince (2) guard Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) as she shoots a floater in the lane in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (1) lifts the Class B girls state tournament championship trophy with the Wolves student section after the game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North celebrate with a dogpile on the court after defeating Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Addison Burt (20) reacts after scoring in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) hugs her mother and head coach, Ann Prince, after the Wolves defeated Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North celebrates after defeating Omaha Skutt to win the Class B state championship Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North head coach Ann Prince embraces her daughter Britt Prince (right) after the Wolves defeated Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) swings the net after the Wolves defeated Omaha Skutt in the Class B state championship game on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) reacts as her teammates console her after she misses a free throw in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) and Omaha Skutt's Alaina Michaelis (30) battle under the rim to secure a rebound in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Alaina Michaelis (30) and Peyton McCabe (10) chase after Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) as she drives the ball upcourt in the second half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North fans hold up a series of signs that read "Go Wolves #2" during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Reese Booth (1) lifts the Class B girls state tournament championship trophy with the Wolves student section after the game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North celebrate with a dogpile on the court after defeating Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North celebrate with a dogpile on the court after defeating Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North head coach Ann Prince embraces her daughter Britt Prince (2) after the Wolves defeated Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) swings the net after cutting it down after the Wolves beat Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's Britt Prince (2) hugs her mother and head coach, Ann Prince, after the Wolves defeated Omaha Skutt to win the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North's McKenna Murphy (31) tries to block Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) as she score a layup in the first half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Omaha Skutt's Molly Ladwig (5) and Omaha Skutt's Kamryn Kasner (34) fight for a rebound against Elkhorn North's Reagan Palmer (13) in the first half during the Class B girls state tournament championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Elkhorn North warms up in the hallway before the Class B girls state tournament championship game against Omaha Skutt, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian celebrates winning the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game over Sidney, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian celebrates winning the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game over Sidney, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney watches as the clock runs down to end their season during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Lincoln Christian, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Chloe Ahrens (10) and Payton Schrotberger (3) embrace in the last moments of the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Lincoln Christian, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Chloe Ahrens (10), Lincoln Christian's Annie Hueser (4) and Sidney's Payton Schrotberger (3) lunge after a loose ball during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Kayla Westby (24) dribbles while guarded by Lincoln Christian's Maci Pittenger (21) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian seniors Cade Marshbanks and Sam Riddle dress up as a monkey and banana for the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Sidney, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Karsyn Leeling (0) passes the ball past Lincoln Christian's Annie Hueser (4) during the Class C-1 state championship on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Katie Ramsey (35) dribbles the ball while guarded by Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) dribbles the ball during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Sidney, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Payton Schrotberger (3) celebrates during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Lincoln Christian, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) drives to the basket while defended by Sidney's Kierra Schrader (12) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Kenadee Ailes (30) shoots a 3-pointer over Sidney's Payton Schrotberger (3) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney head coach Tyler Shaw speaks to his team in a timeout during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) battles for the ball while defended by Sidney's Chloe Ahrens (10) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) battles for the ball while defended by Sidney's Chloe Ahrens (10) and Karsyn Leeling (0) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian celebrates a 3-pointer during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game against Sidney, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Sarah Van Ostrand (40), Kenadee Ailes (30) and Sidney's Carli Black (15) go up for a rebound during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian celebrates winning the Class C-1 state championship against Sidney on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sidney's Ryan Dillehay (21), Payton Schrotberger (3), and Lincoln Christian's Kenadee Ailes (30) chase after a loose ball during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Lincoln Christian's Mattea Kassebaum (2) passes the ball while defended by Sidney's Kayla Westby (24) during the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Sam Dodge, 15, dressed as Lincoln Christian mascot Judah the Lion, checks his phone during halftime of the Class C-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Southern Valley walks off the court with their 2nd place trophy after losing to Pender in the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Pender's Avery Wegner (12) cuts down the basketball net following their win over Southern Valley in the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25. Wegner celebrated her 18th birthday today.

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Southern Valley's Adeline Hunt (4) embraces Brynn Baily (24) after losing to Pender in the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Pender celebrates winning the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game over Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Pender celebrates winning the the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game over Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Pender's Madalyn Dolliver (3), Avery Wegner (12) and Kyla Krusemark (1) react to winning the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Southern Valley's Ann Bose (2) covers her face with a towel in the final moments of the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Pender, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Southern Valley assistant coach Ashley Huerta comforts Adeline Hunt (4) in the final moments of the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Pender, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.

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Pender's Avery Wegner (12) drives to the basket while guarded by Southern Valley's Ann Bose (2) during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender's Maya Dolliver (4) dribbles past Southern Valley's Adeline Hunt (4) during the Class D-1 girls state tournament on March 2 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Southern Valley's Victoria Bose (5) looks to pass the ball while guarded by Pender's Avery Wegner (12) during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender celebrates winning the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game over Southern Valley on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Southern Valley smiles as they watch the pregame hype video before the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Pender, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Southern Valley's Victoria Bose (5) goes up for a shot while defended by Pender's Hadley Walsh (2) during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender head coach Jason Dolliver watches as Pender's Avery Wegner (12) chases after a loose ball during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender's Avery Wegner (12) drives to the basket during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender's Hadley Walsh (2) dribbles the ball during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender's Avery Wegner (12) goes up for a shot during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender head coach Jason Dolliver speaks to his team in a timeout during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Pender's Hadley Walsh (2) shoots a 3-pointer during the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game against Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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