Nebraska high school girls basketball ratings by World-Herald staff writer Mike Patterson, as published in The World-Herald on Dec. 4.
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TOP 10, Record, 2019
1. Millard South, 21-4, 5
The Patriots deserve the top spot with the return of eight seniors, including Division I commits Jayme Horan and Maddie Krull. This senior class is 71-11 the past three years and there's only one way this group wants to finish the season.
2. Lincoln Pius X, 20-5, 3
The Thunderbolts have the inside game to give opposing teams problems but must replace graduated forward and top scorer Kloee Sander. A triple-overtime loss to eventual champion Millard North in last year's state tourney semifinals also will serve as motivation.
3. Fremont, 18-8, NR
Any team coached by Kelly Flynn and led by Taylor McCabe, who averaged 18 points as a freshman, has to be considered a threat in Class A. The Tigers came agonizingly close to state last season, losing 57-56 to Papillion-La Vista in the district final.
4. Lincoln East, 19-7, 4
The Spartans upset Millard South in the first round of last year's state tourney before losing in the semifinals. East returns everyone from that squad — including top scorer Charlotte Bovaird — so the motivation and talent are definitely there.
5. Crete, 21-6, NR
An ambitious rating for a Class B squad but definitely deserved with the presence of veteran coach John Larsen and Creighton recruit Morgan Maly, who averaged 20 points and 8.5 rebounds last season. The Cardinals graduated just one reserve from last year.
6. Millard North, 23-4, 1
The Mustangs won't sneak up on anyone this season after capturing state last year as the No. 5 seed. Three starters graduated from that squad but the return of guard Nicole Avila-Ambrosi, who averaged almost 14 points last season, is a positive.
7. Papillion-La Vista, 22-5, 6
The Monarchs were one of the top Class A teams much of last year but three late-season losses and a first-round exit at state wasn't the way Papio wanted to finish. Replacing playmaking guard Josey Ryan won't be easy but the return of 3-point bomber Olivia Boudreau will help.
8. Omaha Westside, 22-5, 7
Three senior starters return for the Warriors, who lost in the first round of last year's state tournament. Five seniors graduated from that squad but the return of guard Ella Wedergren and forward Jasmine McGinnis-Taylor makes Westside a threat.
9. Grand Island NW, 18-5, 9
The Class B Vikings crack the overall Top 10 coming off the school's fourth state championship. The graduation of seven seniors might be problematic but the return of All-Nebraska guard Whitney Brown, who averaged 16.4 points, is a big plus.
10. Lincoln Christian, 19-9, NR
No, former all-stater Chloe Dworak hasn't returned to the Crusaders. But coach Nick Orduna's Class C-1 squad returns everyone from last year's team that finished as the state runner-up and that's good enough to make Christian an early favorite to make some noise.
Class A
1. Millard South, 21-4, 5
2. Lincoln Pius X, 20-5, 3
3. Fremont, 18-8, 10
4. Lincoln East, 19-7, 4
5. Millard North, 23-4, 1
6. Papillion-La Vista, 22-5, 6
7. Omaha Westside, 22-5, 7
8. Millard West, 13-11, NR
9. Lincoln High, 11-13, NR
10. Lincoln Northeast, 16-7, 9
Class B
1. Crete, 21-6, 2
2. Grand Island NW, 18-5, 1
3. Norris, 11-12, 9
4. Seward, 20-5, 5
5. York, 10-13, NR
6. Waverly, 23-3, 3
7. Omaha Skutt, 18-7, 8
8. Platteview, 15-11, NR
9. Bennington, 14-10, NR
10. Sidney, 22-4, 10
Class C-1
1. Lincoln Christian, 19-9, 3
2. North Bend, 19-8, 4
3. Wahoo, 25-2, 2
4. Broken Bow, 20-6, NR
5. Adams Central, 18-8, 8
6. Norfolk Catholic, 11-12, NR
7. West Point-Beemer, 23-3, 6
8. St. Paul, 13-10, NR
9. Chadron, 15-9, NR
10. Mitchell, 25-3, 5
Class C-2
1. Hastings St. Cecilia, 26-1, 1
2. Crofton, 23-4, 3
3. Superior, 19-6, 5
4. Fillmore Central, 23-6, 4
5. Wahoo Neumann, 23-3, NR
6. BRLD, 15-8, NR
7. Ponca, 23-4, 6
8. Centennial, 18-7, NR
9. Oakland-Craig, 23-4, 2
10. Grand Island CC, 18-6, NR
Class D-1
1. Pleasanton, 27-2, 4
2. CWC, 21-5, NR
3. Weeping Water, 18-9, 7
4. Fremont Bergan, 19-8, 1
5. Diller-Odell, 13-11, NR
6. Humphrey/LHF, 21-5, 2
7. Dundy County-Stratton, 24-3, 3
8. Elkhorn Valley, 24-6, 5
9. North Platte St. Pat’s, 24-2, 6
10. Hartington-Newcastle, 17-8, 8
Class D-2
1. Wynot, 22-6, 1
2. BDS, 23-5, 4
3. Humphrey St. Francis, 23-4, 3
4. Falls City SH, 25-4, 2
5. Lawrence/Nelson, 20-5, NR
6. Mullen, 21-4, 6
7. Sterling, 22-7, 5
8. Silver Lake, 14-8, NR
9. Loomis, 16-7, NR
10. Exeter-Milligan, 19-6, 9
Celebrating past All-Nebraska basketball teams
2019: Masterpiece

Front row, from left: Whitney Brown, Grand Island Northwest; Lauren West, Millard North; Jayme Horan, Millard South; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Morgan Maly, Crete. Back row, from left: Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Charlie Easley, Lincoln Pius X; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Baylor Scheierman, Aurora; John Tonje, Omaha Central.
2018: Monumental

From left: Shereef Mitchell, Omaha Burke; Payton Brotzki, Platteview; Kanon Koster, Kearney; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Brady Heiman, Platteview; Dariauna Lewis, Omaha North; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Brooke Carlson, Elkhorn; Sam Griesel, Lincoln East; and Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside.
2017: Royal Court

Sitting, from left: Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; McKenna Minter, Lincoln Northeast; Teddy Allen, Boys Town. Standing, from left: Chloe Dworak, Lincoln Christian; Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside; McKenna Simms, South Sioux City; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Kanon Koster, Kearney; Ayo Akinwole, Papillion-La Vista.
2016: Hang Time

Front from left: Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westide; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Grace Berry, Lincoln East; Caleal Walker, Omaha South; and Skyler Snider, Kearney. Back from left: Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Rylie Cascio Jensen, Fremont; Nate Schimonitz, Omaha Creighton Prep; Ryan Williams, Fremont; and Chloe Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West.
2015: Shooting Stars

Front from left: Jay Bridgeman, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Jaycee Bradley, Norfolk. Back from left: Tyler Hagedorn, Norfolk; Adam Dykman, Fremont Bergan; Justin Patton, Omaha North; Drew Homa, Omaha Creighton Prep; Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West.
2014: Full-court Press

Top from left: Chatrice White, Shelby-Rising City; Khyri Thomas, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont. Front from left: Mitchell Hahn, Fremont;Â Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West;Â McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest;Â Tre'Shawn Thurman, Omaha Central;Â Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X;Â Kevin Metoyer, Omaha Westside;Â Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson.
2013: All-Shake

Front from left: Alexa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast (wearing rainbow hat); Tra-Deon Hollins, Omaha Central (holding book); Lauren Works, Lincoln Southwest (wearing fedora); McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest (holding basketball and balloon). Middle from left: Brett Dougherty, Papillion-La Vista (wearing marching band hat); Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast (holding bear); Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (holding trophy); Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson (waving towel). Back from left: Cam Williams, Omaha South (holding pom poms); Connor Lusso, Millard West (wearing birthday cake hat).
2012: Old School

Front from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast; Josiah Gustafson, Millard North; Brianna Rollerson, Omaha Central; Beth Bohuslavsky, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Back from left: Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Dylan Travis, Omaha Gross; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Brianna Craig, Lincoln Northeast.
2011: Showstoppers

Front from left: Hailey Mandelko, Lexington; Galen Gullie, Omaha Bryan; Emily Cady, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Middle from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West. Back from left: Jayla Hobza, Bellevue East; CJ Carter, Omaha Benson.
2010: Good to the End

Clockwise from top left: Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Deverell Biggs, Omaha Central; Dwight Smith, Ralston; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City; Nicole Arp; Kearney; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside; Emily Cady, Seward.
2009: From All Directions

Bottom from left: Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Isiah Gandy, Boys Town; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Jarrell Crayton, Bellevue East; Greg Smith, Ralston. Top from left of page: Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Emily Hauder, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside.
2008: Rare Collection

From left: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Josh Jones, Omaha Central; Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Jarell Crayton, Bellevue East; McKayla Knudson, South Sioux City; Jesse Carr, Ainsworth; Nicole Brungardt, Norfolk Catholic.
2007: Big Game

Clockwise from top left: Kellie Nelson, Omaha Westside; Dominique Kelley, Lincoln Northeast; Kelsey Woodard, Bellevue West; Amber Hegge, Crofton; Jesse Carr, Ainsworth; Josh Jones, Omaha Central; Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan; Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Mitch Albers, Papillion-La Vista; Jasmine Johnson, Omaha Central.
2006: A Cut Above

From left: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Brooke Delano, Bellevue West; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Dominique Kelly, Lincoln Northeast; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; Tyler Bullock, Lincoln North Star; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Avery Tyler, Omaha Bryan.
2005: All-State Oasis

From left: Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Matt Culliver, Omaha Bryan; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Katie Smith, Omaha Skutt; Zach Potter, Omaha Creighton Prep; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Megan Neuvirth, West Point GACC, Josh Dotzler, Bellevue West.
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