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Gretna wins all-Gretna showdown for Class B state softball championship
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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.
CLASS B
Gretna wins all-Gretna showdown for Class B state softball championship
- Steve Beideck
Omaha World-Herald - Oct 19, 2026
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Crafty baserunning helped Gretna successfully conquer the final obstacle of the Class B softball gauntlet Monday to return home with the ultimate prize.
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Gretna's Elle Burrell (2) celebrates after tagging out Gretna East's Ava Trede (1) during the Class B state championship game Mondayat Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
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Gretna's Sophia Rohrs (28) celebrates with Taelyn Rupiper (11) after the Dragons defeated Gretna East in the Class B state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
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Photos: 2026 Nebraska state softball championships
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) pitches during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Elkhorn South's Ollie Songster (16) pitches during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Tenley Kampbell (18) embraces Abby Beard (5) after the win during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Sarah Frazier (2) robs Elkhorn South of a would-be home run over the outfield wall during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Elkhorn South's Macy Schneider (5) fields during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) throws to Taylor Parks (16) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Taylor Parks (16) fields to first during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Taylor Parks (16) fields to first during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) holds the trophy in the huddle postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North head coach Travis Unzicker addresses his players postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North head coach Travis Unzicker celebrates with the team after winning the Class A state championship game against Elkhorn South on Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Millard North's Mallory Closman (11) celebrates her home run with Abby Beard (5) and Tenley Kampbell (18) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Mallory Closman rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Class A state championship game against Elkhorn South on Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrates her home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Jules Severson (7) celebrates her home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) celebrates runs with Mallory Closman (11) during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Elkhorn South's Ollie Songster (16) celebrates her double on second during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Husband-and-wife Millard North parents Jody Pokorny (left) and Kevin Pokorny (right) celebrate a home run during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Alex Ballard (17) can’t get to an infield grounder hit by Elkhorn South during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Millard North beat Elkhorn South 4-1.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Millard North's Abby Beard (5) holds the trophy in the huddle postgame during the Class A state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Averi Bachman (46) reacts after falling to Gretna during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Sophia Rohrs (28) celebrates with Taelyn Rupiper (11) after the Dragons defeated Gretna East in the Class B state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Gretna head coach Bill Heard awards a gold medal to Maddie Kurrus (0) after the win during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna head coach Bill Heard embraces Audra Blessen (12) after the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East head coach Wade Tracy watches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) gets under a fly ball for an out during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Elle Burrell (2) celebrates after tagging out Gretna East's Ava Trede (1) during the Class B state championship game Mondayat Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Gretna East players greet each other during lineup intros pregame during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Amanda Weis (5) throws during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Scarlet Gillespie (7) gets under a fly ball for an out during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Zoey Harnly (21) hoists the trophy alongside Ella Vance (24) during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Amanda Weis (5) greets Gretna East head coach Wade Tracy after the loss during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium. Gretna beat Gretna East 2-1 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Taelyn Rupiper (11) celebrates an out to return to batting during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
A Gretna fan watches the game during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna's Sophia Rohrs (28) fields a grounder between third and second during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Brynlea Beyer (30) celebrates after an out to return to batting during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Gretna East's Brynlea Beyer (30) pitches during the Class B state championship game Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Avery Wiese (20) greets her teammates during intros during an NSAA Class C State Softball final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) fields to first during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast (24) celebrates on second during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell (21) pitches during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Reiland Heller (10) celebrates as she takes first base during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) pitches during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Abby Furasek (24) fields to first during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Brenleigh Huxoll (1) throws to first from a knee after fielding a line-drive between second and third during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Ashley Green (9) gets under a fly ball for an out in right field during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Aubrey Fujan (2) swings during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) gets under a fly ball for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Softball fans watch the game from the outfield during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Reiland Heller (10) gets under an infield fly for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann talks in the outfield with the runner-up trophy during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell (21) rips off her mask after the final out to end the game during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic head coach Sydney Tidwell embraces Marin O'Connor (25) after the medal ceremony an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann and Kearney Catholic pray together on the field during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Jersey DeVall (15) slides in for a two-run, inside-the-park home run against Bishop Neumann in the Class C state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Bishop Neumann head coach David Brabec checks on an injured player during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Kynlee Ruyle (5) bunts during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast (24) hoists the trophy during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln. Kearney Catholic beat Bishop Neumann 3-0 to claim the title.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Avery Cast, center, hoists the trophy after the Stars defeated Bishop Neumann in the Class C state championship game Monday at Bowlin Stadium.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star
Bishop Neumann swings together during the final verse of the anthem during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Perri Tidwell (21) celebrates after a strikeout to return to bats during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Isabelle Stuhr (7) pitches during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Ashley Green (9) fields from right during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Bishop Neumann's Kylie Choutka (16) gets under a fly ball in right for an out during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
Kearney Catholic's Brenleigh Huxoll (1) celebrates with Jersey DeVall (15) after DeVall’s home run to bring both players in to score during an NSAA Class C State Softball Championship final match on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.
ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE,Journal Star
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Gretna's Elle Burrell (2) celebrates after tagging out Gretna East's Ava Trede (1) during the Class B state championship game Mondayat Bowlin Stadium.
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