Chris’s Week 6 NE Boys HS Basketball Update
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2022 is here and Nebraska basketball athletes are now gearing up for state. It’s one of those seasons where it feels like magic is in the air. Week 6 was full of highlights and great games between teams pushing to…
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Continue Reading2022 is here and Nebraska basketball athletes are now gearing up for state. It’s one of those seasons where it feels like magic is in the air. Week 6 was full of highlights and great games between teams pushing to qualify for the state playoffs. Below I will share with you what I was able to observe in week six of Nebraska boys high school varsity basketball season.
Bellevue East Chieftains vs Skutt Catholic Skyhawks
This was a matchup between Class A (Chieftains) and Class B (Skyhawks). Skutt Catholic has an amazing atmosphere and even prays before the game’s national anthem. The Skyhawks would come out of the tip-off ready to play. James Gninefou James Gninefou 6'2" | SG Omaha Skutt | 2022 State NE is a 6’2″ senior guard for Skutt that has proven more than enough that he can ball. He gets to the basket, he moves without the ball, and he brings tough energy. Also for the Skyhawks, I’d like to mention JJ Ferrin JJ Ferrin 6'1" | SG Omaha Skutt | 2023 State NE . Ferrin is a junior guard that has a game-time jump shot meaning he isn’t shy to pull the trigger in front of a crowd. He really opens up the floor for his teammates to resemble their strengths as well. The Skyhawks would defeat the Bellevue East 70-42. I think it’s safe to say Skutt could play just as well in Class A. Jacob Perrin (sophomore guard) went three for six from downtown for the Chieftains.
Creighton Prep Junior Jays vs Millard South Patriots
Both teams would come out strong and represent their programs very well. Will Cooper Will Cooper 6'6" | SF Millard South | 2024 State NE (Millard South) had 24 points but the Patriots were outscored every quarter except the first. Austin Trotter (Millard South) sparked some interest. He scored 6 points of 50% shooting and left me with the feeling he should be a tad bit more aggressive. The shots he made looked great. For Creighton Prep, Luke Jungers Luke Jungers 6'9" | PF Omaha Creighton Prep | 2022 State NE put on a plethora of offensive skills down in the post. He plays very well with his back to the basket, has excellent footwork, and plays on the perimeter. Martel Evans Martel Evans 5'11" | PG Creighton Prep | 2022 State NE played the role of a poised point guard. He really played with a high IQ all night and did well-making adjustments as needed. Prep would win 67-55. It was a very exciting game to watch from start to finish.
Elkhorn South Storm vs Omaha South Packers
This game was the longest game in Class A history. Elkhorn South would come out winners in a game that went 4 overtimes. Even Werner (Elkhorn South) hit a three with 5 seconds left to tie the game 59-59 at the end of regulation. The two teams would go on to battle an additional 20 minutes and Elkhorn south would end up winning 106-102.
Determining Factor = Points off turnovers: Elkhorn South 29 Omaha South 20
Elkhorn South
- Alec Noonan Alec Noonan 6'1" | SG Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE 32 points, 7 rebounds
- Chase Anderson Chase Anderson 6'1" | SG Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE 10 points, 1 rebound
- Henry Burt Henry Burt 6'5" | C Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE 18 points, 12 rebounds (Double-Double)
- Evan Hill Evan Hill 6'1" | SG Elkhorn South | 2022 State NE 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
- Jackson Moeller-Swan Jackson Moeller-Swan 6'1" | SG Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE 11 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds
Omaha South
- T’andre Perkins T’andre Perkins 6'5" | SF Omaha North | 2023 State NE 14 points, 7 rebounds
- Rickey Loftin Rickey Loftin 6'0" | SG Westside | 2024 State NE 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Jacob Martin Jacob Martin 6'0" | PG Millard North | 2023 State NE 20 points
- Dontryl Nunn-Love Dontryl Nunn-Love 6'1" | SG Omaha South | 2022 State NE 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
- Jo Foard (Senior, Guard) 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists (Recently eligible)