State’s top talent and four champions are back at State Volleyball Tournament

LINCOLN — The 54th Nebraska School Activities Association state volleyball championships will begin their four day run in Lincoln on Wednesday.

Classes A, B and C-1 will kick off the championships Wednesday with Classes C-2, D-1 and D-2 playing opening round contests on Thursday.

Quarterfinal and semifinal matches will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena before Saturday’s state championship matches are played at the Bob Devaney Center.

Four of the six 2024 champions have returned, though two have moved classes.

Papillion-LaVista South (A), Norris (B), Lincoln Lutheran (C-2 champion, in Class C-1) and Shelton (D-2 champion, in Class D-1) are back for a shot at a second consecutive championship.

Up-to-date championship information for all classes will be delivered via the NSAA Volleyball Championship Central page.

Information and photos from the Class C2 Tournament and the LCC Lady Bears will be on the Laurel Advocate Facebook page and on the Advocate website at LaurelAdvocate.news.

All first round and state semifinals will be broadcast on the NFHS Network.

Saturday’s six championship contests will be broadcast on Nebraska Public Media.