Basketball
Nebraska High School Boys Basketball Poll After Week One 2024-25
2024-12-15
Each week during the Nebraska high school boys basketball season, a crucial aspect is the rating of teams by select coaches from the seven Nebraska classes. This provides valuable insights into the teams' performances. Here are the Nebraska High School Boys Basketball Coaches Poll ratings after the first week of the 2024-25 season.

Unveiling the First Week's Basketball Rankings in Nebraska

Class A (Record), Previous Record

Omaha Westside stands out with a remarkable 4-0 record, having moved up from 2nd place. Creighton Prep also has an impressive 4-0 record, coming in at 5th previously. Bellevue West is at 3-1 and held the 3rd position previously. Millard North has a 2-1 record, having been at 4th. Papillion-La Vista South is at 3-1 and started at 1st. Omaha Westview has a 4-0 record, coming in at 7th previously. Kearney has a 4-1 record, previously at 6th. Lincoln Southeast is at 2-1 and was at 8th. Millard South is at 3-1 and was not ranked previously. Lincoln Southwest is also at 3-1 and was not ranked previously. Receiving Votes: None.

The teams in Class A have shown great determination and skill in the first week of the season, with some teams making significant jumps in the rankings.

Class B (Record), Previous Record

Norris has an unbeatable 4-0 record, maintaining its top position from last season. Skutt Catholic has a 2-3 record, having been at 2nd previously. Elkhorn North is at 3-0 and was at 6th. Scottsbluff has a 5-0 record, coming in at 4th. Bennington is at 2-1 and was at 3rd. Lincoln Pius X has a 2-4 record, previously at 5th. Gretna East is at 2-2 and was at 9th. Gretna is at 2-3 and was at 8th. Wahoo is at 1-2 and was at 7th. Platteview has a 4-1 record, maintaining its 10th position. Receiving Votes: Crete (3-1) with an RV; Elkhorn Mount Michael (3-0) with no ranking.

Class B is seeing a mix of performances, with some teams exceeding expectations and others facing challenges.

Class C-1 (Record), Previous Record

Lincoln Lutheran has a perfect 4-0 record, holding onto the top spot. Ashland-Greenwood is at 3-0 and was at 3rd. Auburn has a 3-0 record, coming in at 5th. Ogallala is also 4-0 and was at 4th. Holdrege is at 3-1 and was not ranked previously. Cozad has a 4-0 record, previously at 7th. Adams Central is at 3-1 and was at 8th. Sidney is 4-0 and was at 6th. Doniphan-Trumbull is at 2-1 and was at 2nd. Scotus Central Catholic is at 2-0 and was not ranked previously. Receiving Votes: Boys Town (2-2) at 10th; Fillmore Central (3-1) at 9th; Bridgeport (3-1) with no ranking; Omaha Concordia (1-1) with no ranking.

The teams in Class C-1 are off to a strong start, with several teams vying for the top positions.

Class C-2 (Record), Previous Record

Summerland has a perfect 4-0 record, maintaining its lead. Freeman is also 4-0 and was at 4th. West Holt is at 3-0 and was at 5th. Norfolk Catholic is at 2-2 and was at 2nd. Hartington Cedar Catholic is at 1-2 and was at 3rd. Grand Island Central Catholic is at 1-2 and was at 7th. Cross County is at 2-0 and was at 8th. Elkhorn Valley is 4-0 and was at 9th. Sandy Creek is at 2-2 and was at 6th. Oakland-Craig is at 3-0 and was not ranked previously. Receiving Votes: Ponca (3-1) at 10th; Pender (4-0) with no ranking.

Class C-2 is seeing some exciting performances, with teams battling it out for the top spots.

Class D-1 (Record), Previous Record

Johnson-Brock has a 3-0 record, holding the top position. McCool Junction is at 2-1 and was at 2nd. North Platte St. Patrick’s is at 3-1 and was at 3rd. Dundy County Stratton has a 5-0 record, coming in at 4th. Howells-Dodge is at 3-1 and was at 8th. Central Valley is at 3-1 and was at 7th. Elm Creek is at 4-1 and was at 10th. Bancroft-Rosalie has a 4-0 record and was not ranked previously. Chambers/Wheeler Central is at 3-1 and was at 9th. East Butler is at 3-0 and was not ranked previously. Receiving Votes: Overton (3-1) at 5th; Paxton (4-0) with no ranking.

Class D-1 is filled with competitive teams, with each one vying for supremacy.

Class D-2 (Record), Previous Record

St. Mary’s has a perfect 4-0 record, maintaining its lead. Stuart is at 5-0 and was at 2nd. Archangels Catholic is at 4-1 and was at 6th. Wausa is at 4-0 and was at 7th. Wynot is at 2-1 and was at 5th. Ansley-Litchfield is at 2-1 and was at 3rd. Elgin Public/Pope John is at 3-2 and was at 9th. Parkview Christian is at 2-0 and was not ranked previously. Kenesaw is at 2-1 and was not ranked previously. Silver Lake is at 4-0 and was not ranked previously. Receiving Votes: Red Cloud (2-1) with no ranking; Fullerton (1-2) at 10th.

Class D-2 is witnessing some intense battles among the teams, with every game counting.

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