Ten Nebraska Teams We’re Eager to See at Show Me

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's time for the big show in Kansas City.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Show Me Qualifier is finally here. This annual qualifier brings dozens of Nebraska bid hopefuls into the USAV fray, giving us an infinite number of storylines to cover. I'll be making the trip down with all of my Great Plains neighbors, and I can't wait to see all of you there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This big-time venue deserves a preview. Every Show Me Qualifier seems to deliver at least one massive breakthrough from the Nebraska entries, and we have no shortage of squads to cover this weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paring down a list of ten must-see squads was difficult, but we did our best.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Club Legacy 17 Alpha</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had to start with one of Club Legacy's most stacked lineups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17 Alpha enters Show Me's 17 USA division with legitimate aspirations for a bid. This crew made multiple deep runs on last year's qualifier circuit and has hoisted hardware at regional events like the ASICS Presidents' Day Classic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='458125' first='Breckynn' last='Snyder'], [player_tooltip player_id='575155' first='Addie' last='Stater'], and [player_tooltip player_id='512869' first='Alyse' last='Moulton'] will lead a balanced, high-flying 17 Alpha attack in Kansas City. Expect even more Omaha Concordia prep stars to find the spotlight, too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KingsleyATK/status/2015446725347901909?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KingsleyATK/status/2015446725347901909?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Premier Nebraska 17 Gold</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've seen this movie before.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group had quite a memorable Kansas City visit as 16s last spring. 16 Gold had a wild, head-spinning run to an Open bid, capturing our attention from beginning to end. Let's run it back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite terminators like [player_tooltip player_id='807803' first='Lyric' last='Judson'], [player_tooltip player_id='575234' first='Koco' last='Janssen'], and [player_tooltip player_id='807946' first='Hallie' last='Lauenstein'] will loom large as 17 Gold takes on the 17 Open gauntlet. We're also eager to see how Class of 2028 game-changer [player_tooltip player_id='774904' first='Tess' last='Solomon'] changes the dynamic for her new team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>[program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 17 Navy</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Look out for this surefire contender in the 17 American Red division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='428728' first='River' last='City Jrs'] 17 Navy brings a laundry list of recognizable names to the Show Me stage. [player_tooltip player_id='487050' first='Kenzie' last='Duncan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='458180' first='Violet' last='Woehler'] have soared as six-rotation assets, and [player_tooltip player_id='774672' first='Kerrigan' last='Kava'] is making the most of playing up a year. 17 Navy landed as the top seed in a unique three-team pool, so Saturday will be a grind.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Kearney Elite 17 Black</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a spot where Nebraska's small-town club underdogs thrive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Why not Kearney Elite? This "Bearcat all-star" crew has been tearing it up on the Great Plains circuit since last year, and this weekend's event could allow 17 Black to take the next step. We can't wait to catch up with the outstanding outside hitter duo of [player_tooltip player_id='918737' first='Jamie' last='Wilkens'] and [player_tooltip player_id='759472' first='Makena' last='Williams']. [player_tooltip player_id='773350' first='Elle' last='Cochran'] will also provide backcourt stability as Kearney Elite begins its KC journey in the 17 American Blue division.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/KingsleyATK/status/2015432946040320284?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KingsleyATK/status/2015432946040320284?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Nebraska Juniors 16 Black</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's carry on this "small-town underdog" theme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nebraska Juniors has been keen on pulling athletes from the rural ranks, and the 16 Black roster is a perfect example. Elmwood-Murdock sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='747550' first='Lucy' last='Backemeyer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='758051' first='Ayzlee' last='Haertel'] have been persistent forces in the starting rotation. Meanwhile, Irelynn Sughroue carries the banner for Grand Island Senior High and takes care of 16 Black's first contacts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A challenging slate awaits in the 16 USA field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'] 16 Lime</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don't forget about [program_tooltip program_id='428717' first='Nebraska' last='ONE'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This club's 16 Lime crew could yield several new additions to our 2028 rankings. Anabel Jacobsen and Lily Petersen have enjoyed big performances this year, and [player_tooltip player_id='959034' first='Josie' last='Stutheit'] sets the tone in the frontcourt. More standouts will likely arise as we evaluate Nebraska's next wave of sophomore stars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">[program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] 15 Elite</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What's next for [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last='']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In case you're just tuning in to the club season, [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] has been racking up GJNC bids in the 16s and 17s ranks. Perhaps the 15s are next in line.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 15 USA division will inevitably feature some fierce battles, and [program_tooltip program_id='428743' first='VCNebraska' last=''] is primed for the fight. [player_tooltip player_id='933004' first='Kaylee' last='Drevo'] runs a smooth offense with [player_tooltip player_id='932964' first='Brooke' last='Bosshamer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='933035' first='Adalynn' last='Fullerton'] logging dominant performances in the middle. We anticipate a few more surprise gems before the weekend is done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>South Central NE 15 Black</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You know South Central NE had to be a part of this.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This central Nebraska club's Show Me track record speaks for itself. Last year's 15 Black crew secured its GJNC berth in Kansas City, and the 17s did, too. Here's the next wave of underdogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams Central freshman [player_tooltip player_id='932957' first='Kinlee' last='Hinton'] leads the charge on the left side for South Central NE. High school cohesion is also an advantage, with Thayer Central teammates [player_tooltip player_id='961075' first='Leah' last='Marsh'] and [player_tooltip player_id='933022' first='Atlie' last='Wiedel'] generating memorable moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">AVC 15 Blue</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our 2029 watch list coverage has provided the perfect prelude to AVC 15 Blue's upcoming Show Me excursion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15 Liberty is the chosen venue for AVC 15 Blue, a team with plenty of triumphs on the regional scene. We've loaded up our 2029 watch list with AVC stars like [player_tooltip player_id='847735' first='Kinlee' last='Vrbka'], [player_tooltip player_id='877556' first='Hadley' last='Rademacher'], and [player_tooltip player_id='961021' first='Lauryn' last='Hansen'], among many others. Time to see them firsthand.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Nebraska Juniors 15 Gray</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a chance for 15 Gray to back up its Presidents' Day Classic title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running the table in Omaha put this emerging Nebraska Juniors lineup on our radar heading into Show Me. [player_tooltip player_id='961375' first='Ciena' last='Canis'], [player_tooltip player_id='961376' first='Kiana' last='Sekle'], and [player_tooltip player_id='961374' first='Cora' last='Lamberty'] have been game-wreckers at the net and should give 15 Gray a physical advantage in the 15 American Blue race.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->