Week 3 Weekend Results Recap
Back to the recaps! In case you missed it, we just did a rundown of some of the big mid-week results around the Cornhusker State. Now, we’re looking at some of the tournaments and other matchups that just wrapped up…
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In case you missed it, we just did a rundown of some of the big mid-week results around the Cornhusker State. Now, we’re looking at some of the tournaments and other matchups that just wrapped up this weekend.
Just like any week, there’s a lot to talk about.
Millard North Invite
Once again, the Millard North Invitational was full of regional battles that provided a lot of parity in the final results.
The event ended in a championship for the visiting Millard West Wildcats, who have been on a tournament rampage since the 2021 season began. It wasn’t always easy for the champs, though, as they suffered an opening-round defeat to Elkhorn North.
Let’s give a shoutout to those Wolves. It’s clear from early-season play that Elkhorn North has a lot of potential. This senior-less upstart team has posted some impressive results, and the Millard North was another step in their growth.
Elkhorn South and Millard North showed some strength of their own at the invite. They both managed to beat the Wolves and had some good showings throughout the day, and Millard South was not far behind. Good luck trying to figure out Class A right now.
Other Big Winners from Round-Robin Action
The Millard North Invite was not the only high-level round-robin last weekend. In fact, we had loaded tournaments just about everywhere. Here are some quick hitters on the big winners.
Norris continues to dominate. They took down Omaha Bryan, Platteview, and Seward in two-set sweeps to move to 10-0 on the year. This is the clear Class B frontrunner right now.
Another competitive Saturday tournament could be found in Kearney. After a handful of competitive battles at the event, Gretna emerged as the top team in the field. There were some stout performances from the host Bearcats as well as Grand Island Northwest. All these squads should be a factor in their respective classes.
Add Howells-Dodge and Maywood-Hayes Center to the list of small-town teams that just keep winning. Victories over Shelby-Rising City, Elgin/Pope John, and Elkhorn Valley propelled the Jaguars to 9-1. Maywood-Hayes Center is 10-1 after wins over Hitchcock County, Alma, and Axtell. Watch for these teams to make a push toward Lincoln at the end of the year.
Omaha Skutt Catholic got two out-of-state wins over Missouri’s Lafayette and St. Teresa’s Academy. The SkyHawks still have a clear commitment to bettering themselves against opponents from anywhere in the Midwest.
Grand Island Central Catholic had another stellar weekend. The Crusaders took down Freeman, North Bend Central, and Wayne to build on an undefeated record. Any opposing team will have to bring their best to take down GICC this year.
Finally, Falls City Sacred Heart is continuing its near-perfect march back to the state championships. The unbeaten Irish added wins over Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer, Pawnee City, and Johnson-Brock during the weekend. This Class D2 powerhouse is poised for a return to the big stage.