Nebraska Teams Taking on 2024 Show Me Qualifier

See you in Kansas City...again!     The annual Show Me Qualifier is always a must-visit on my calendar. Most readers here will already know how important this event is for Nebraska club teams. But, in case you aren't acquainted with that yet, this feature should help lay it all out.     We've led into the past few qualifiers by looking at all the Nebraska teams competing at each event. Those lists pale in comparison to the group we're about to introduce in this one. The Show Me Qualifier is on deck this weekend, and we're preparing for a Great Plains takeover.     Here it is.     17 Open   Nebraska Elite 17 Mamba   <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_0651-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-528786" style="width:319px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nebraska Juniors 17 Black competes at the 2024 Midwest Power League.</figcaption></figure>   Nebraska Juniors 17 Black   Premier Nebraska 17 Gold     We start with a classic trio in 17 Open.     Nebraska Elite, Nebraska Juniors, and Premier Nebraska will all be vying for an Open bid in the 17s age group. We have fond memories of the 2022 Show Me Qualifier, where this Nebraska Elite group snagged a 15 Open bid in a hotly contested tournament. 17 Mamba has changed since then, but that venue showed us the potential of rising stars like [player_tooltip player_id='155047' first='Ashlyn' last='Paymal'] and [player_tooltip player_id='173523' first='Elizabeth' last='Layson'].     All three teams have a lot to gain here. Expect plenty of firepower from Premier Nebraska's [player_tooltip player_id='155043' first='Shay' last='Heaney'] and Nebraska Juniors' [player_tooltip player_id='251355' first='Paige' last='Meister'].     17 USA   [program_tooltip program_id='429192' first='MVP' last='United'] 17 Red   Nebraska Elite 17 Koa   [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Black     Let's rekindle a conversation we had last year.     [program_tooltip program_id='429192' first='MVP' last='United'] might not be a Nebraska club from a geographical perspective. It lies in the corridor between southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa while drawing in talent from both states. But MVP is also designated as a Great Plains Region group, so we're including them here.     And how can you not talk about last year's champs? [program_tooltip program_id='429192' first='MVP' last='United'] stormed through last year's 16 USA field--both at Show Me and GJNC. High-flying attackers like Maliyah Hacker and Bailey Boeve need to be on your radar. This is still a title favorite in 2024.     Nebraska Elite 17 Koa and [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 17 Black are also great picks to make the final bracket. The pressure is off for [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'], which has already <a href="https://prepdig.com/2024/04/nebraska-bid-tracker-nebraska-one-17-black-reaches-wcq-podium/">secured a USA bid via last weekend's Windy City Qualifier</a>. The Cornhusker State is bringing serious quality in 17 USA.     17 Liberty   Nebraska Elite 17 Prime   Premier Nebraska 17 Red     Nebraska Elite and Premier Nebraska will carry the banner in 17 Red.     Under-the-radar 2025s are a major storyline here. Nebraska Elite 17 Prime has seen big reps from [player_tooltip player_id='395124' first='Katie' last='Woodford'] and [player_tooltip player_id='516729' first='Chloe' last='Kasischke'] in the front row. [player_tooltip player_id='342558' first='Ava' last='McCarthy'] will anchor the back row. Meanwhile, Premier Nebraska 17 Red is due for a breakout performance with [player_tooltip player_id='240572' first='Keatyn' last='Liebsack'] and [player_tooltip player_id='189353' first='Tessa' last='Reitsma'] heating up.     17 American   NE Top Flight 17 Gold   Nebraska Juniors 17 Red   South Central NE 17 Black   [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 17 Black     17 American brings some new names into the mix.     How about NE Top Flight making its qualifier entrance? This club features a solid list of Bellevue-area prep standouts, including [player_tooltip player_id='443106' first='Mia' last='Toelle'] and [player_tooltip player_id='462569' first='Mya' last='Weber']. We're prepared to expand our radar after watching 17 Gold compete in KC.     South Central NE is another group we can't wait to see at Show Me. We all remember this club's 15 Liberty title in 2023, but South Central has a chance to strut its club-wide depth this weekend. Look out for small-town stars like [player_tooltip player_id='380823' first='Hayley' last='Sliva'], [player_tooltip player_id='395100' first='Hannah' last='Fiala'], and [player_tooltip player_id='395102' first='Jacee' last='Haight'].     Nebraska Juniors 17 Red and [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 17 Black will contend for the title, too. 17 Red impressed us at recent Midwest Power League weekends with [player_tooltip player_id='495081' first='Kinzley' last='Bohling'] and [player_tooltip player_id='516748' first='Callie' last='Showers'] finding their stride. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] has a wicked setter duo featuring [player_tooltip player_id='173537' first='Audrey' last='Waido'] and [player_tooltip player_id='253926' first='Lauren' last='Pearson']--along with a wealth of attacking options.     16 Open   Nebraska Elite 16 Lokahi   Premier Nebraska 16 Gold     Bring on 16 Open. This will be a good one.     Show Me is where it all came together for Premier 16 Gold last year. The prevailing storyline now is "redemption" after coming so close to securing a bid at NLQ two weeks ago. This group is hungry.     <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/IMG_0128.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-528845" style="width:319px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Premier Nebraska 16 Gold competes at the 2024 Midwest Power League.</figcaption></figure>   Nebraska Elite 16 Lokahi will set the bar high. We've been thrilled to see this group come together with a mixture of firepower and ball control. Liberos [player_tooltip player_id='276191' first='Elena' last='Estudillo'] and [player_tooltip player_id='349420' first='McKinzie' last='Brandt'] should be valuable catalysts to 16 Lokahi's Show Me success.   16 USA   Nebraska Elite 16 Nova   Nebraska Juniors 16 Black   [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Black   Premier Nebraska 16 Black   [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 16 Navy   [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 16 Elite     This is where the divisional lists expand to head-spinning proportions.     Six Great Plains Regions teams will clash in Show Me's 16 USA field. This is our chance to give a nod to [program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'], which is bringing one of its strongest lineups to Kansas City for a shot at a huge triumph. We'll be watching abundantly athletic attackers like [player_tooltip player_id='521293' first='Tre'sor' last='Porter'], [player_tooltip player_id='458181' first='Faith' last='Wiechman'], and Kaylee Wray for 16 Navy.     [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Black has its multi-talented lineup ready for a big step in the division ladder. The constant growth of players like [player_tooltip player_id='275943' first='Lily' last='Wohlgemuth'] and [player_tooltip player_id='349457' first='Bella' last='Sjuts'] will have 16 Black ready for the challenge.     [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 16 Elite will take its new-look lineup into 16 USA. This team soared through February's ASICS Presidents' Day Classic, so we know what 16 Elite can accomplish against regional competitors. All-around outside hitters like [player_tooltip player_id='257188' first='Brooklyn' last='Stehlik'] and [player_tooltip player_id='231947' first='Kaydence' last='Haase'] bring a lot to [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']'s 16s stable.     Of course, any of the other teams listed here could climb to bid contention. Premier Nebraska 16 Black earned a bid through qualifiers in 2023, and repeat performance could be on the horizon.     16 Liberty   ENVY 16-1   [program_tooltip program_id='429192' first='MVP' last='United'] 16 Red   Nebraska Juniors 16 Red   [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Lime   Nebraska Pride Black 16s   Premier Nebraska 16 Red   South Central NE 16 Black   South Central NE 16 Red     How about an octet?     The magic number is eight in 16 Liberty. We finally get to mention ENVY, the second-year club cropping up in the Omaha area. The Show Me Qualifier will be a golden opportunity to expand our radar as we build an in-person scouting report on ENVY's 16s.     South Central NE brings a double stack into 16 Liberty. As we alluded to earlier, South Central NE 16 Black is the defending Show Me champion in this age group. How will the team embrace a frontrunner role? Look for [player_tooltip player_id='253923' first='Jalyn' last='Branson'], [player_tooltip player_id='396732' first='Payton' last='Sullivan'], and [player_tooltip player_id='458060' first='Reagan' last='Meyers'] to run the show along the net.     Nebraska Pride is here! This crew will expand our reach on stock-rising 2026s. We're anxious to see how this club evolves from the Show Me Qualifier to the Great Plains Region Bid Tournament.     MVP returns to the fold along with Premier Nebraska, Nebraska Juniors, and [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE']. Depth at the 16s level will be tested.     16 American   Banzai VBC 16 Performance   Nebraska Elite 16 Heat   [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Grey   Premier Nebraska 16 Silver   [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 16 Black     Five more teams for the 16s list.     Banzai VBC makes its debut on our feature. 16 Performance has gained some high-level experience lately and will take it a step further in Kansas City. The roster has a healthy medley of 2026s and 2027s, so check those lineups carefully.     Nebraska Elite is going three-deep across the 16s age group. 16 Heat brings a solid collection of stock-risers to this division, including [player_tooltip player_id='518598' first='Haley' last='Mattox'], [player_tooltip player_id='349421' first='Claire' last='Barrett'], and [player_tooltip player_id='518600' first='Julia' last='Perrotto'].     Meanwhile, Premier Nebraska is bringing the full 16s armada with a four-team lineup. Watch for 16 Silver's strong ball-control contributors with [player_tooltip player_id='349411' first='Kailynn' last='Melendez'], [player_tooltip player_id='349410' first='Mia' last='Stevens'], and [player_tooltip player_id='396737' first='Danielle' last='Vallinch'] paving the way.     [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] deserves a lot of credit for bringing three squads to the mix. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] joins the fray with 16 Black, a group with tons of momentum after February's ASICS Presidents' Day Classic.     15 Open   Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution   Nebraska Juniors 15 Black   Premier Nebraska 15 Gold   [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite     Here's the superstar lineup in 15 Open.     Three of Nebraska's four 15 Open entrants won't feel a lot of tension. Nebraska Elite 15 Revolution locked up its GJNC plans with a Northern Lights Qualifier championship back in January. [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite followed it up with a bid-earning triumph at the Mideast Qualifier. The trinity was complete with Premier Nebraska 15 Gold's podium finish at the Windy City Qualifier. Here comes another chance to hone your skills and get valuable Nationals prep.     Nebraska Juniors 15 Black enters the batter's box. Terminal hitters like [player_tooltip player_id='498996' first='Alex' last='Ervin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='521289' first='Lilly' last='Goodwin'] will showcase their sky-high potential this weekend. Kansas City is this weekend's spot for so many top-tier Nebraska 2027s.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/KingsleyATK/status/1751711817955430855 </div></figure>     15 USA   Nebraska Elite 15 Prime   Nebraska Juniors 15 Red   [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 15 Black   Nebraska Pride Gold 15s   Premier Nebraska 15 Black   [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Black     Show Me's first weekend cuts off at 15 USA, leaving us with six more Nebraska teams in this age group.     Every club listed in 15 Open will bring another team to compete in 15 USA. It's the ultimate contest for bragging rights with so many elite athletes separating themselves at Nebraska Elite, Nebraska Juniors, Premier Nebraska, and [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''].     We have Nebraska Pride Gold 15s circled in this division. Bring out the next wave of under-the-radar standouts. Similarly, [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 15 Black will roll out a medley of athletes from the Lincoln area and beyond. Successful club teams can pull players from anywhere.

See you in Kansas City...again!