LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The 2026 state semifinals concluded Friday night after a loaded day of basketball.

In Class C1, Milford took on Gothenburg.

The Eagles handled the Swedes 3-point attack, winning 63-51.

Abby Crabtree finished with a team-high 22 points.

Milford is moving on to the C1 Championship game!!! @MilfordEagles | @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/oMeX1Mb7gR

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2026

Following Milford’s win, Malcolm battled against Fort Calhoun.

The C1 Semifinals continue!! @GbbFort x @MalcolmGBB @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/Za7Gczvu1e

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2026

The Clippers took care of business behind the Dolliver sisters, combing for 57 points.

Malcolm won 72-59.

Malcolm is Championship bound!! @MalcolmGBB | @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/amV64GRjHP

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2026

Payton Dolliver finished with a team high 30 points. Halle Dolliver finished with 27 points and 21 rebounds.

Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver finished with 30 points in the Clippers semifinal win over Fort Calhoun!

The Sophomore has been on fire in the state tournament going for 26 and 30-point performances.@MalcolmGBB | @Channel8ABC | @PaytonDolliver pic.twitter.com/ny1QJcMZbi

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2026

Malcolm and Milford will play for a Class C1 title at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Class A took the stage in the afternoon, starting with Lincoln North Star.

Class A semifinals are underway!!! @LNSgatorsGBB x @MilWestLadyCats @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/6FG6DsL6uW

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2026

The Navigators took down Millard West 46-31 to punch their ticket to the championship game for the first time in school history.

North Star will face Omaha North on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

In the Class B night cap, both games went down to the wire.

Got ourselves a good one in Class B!! @GretnaEastGBB x @NorrisTitanGBB @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/v2R9nZ3Rrp

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 7, 2026

Norris fell to Gretna East 45-43 after a missed layup from the Titans in the final seconds.

The Thunderbolts took the stage in the final game of the evening.

Final game of the night! @bhsbadgersgbb x @PiusX_GirlsBBal @PiusXtra | @Channel8ABC #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/fRb4ScfT63

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 7, 2026

Lincoln Pius X couldn’t quite pull off the upset over undefeated Bennington losing 55-52.

Below are all the scores from Friday’s State Semifinals.

Class D2:

• Dundy County Stratton 45, Archangels 25.
• Wynot 59, Red Cloud 48.

Class D1:

• Bloomfield 44, Sutton 38.
• Howells-Dodge 44, Elm Creek 31.

Class C2:

• Pender 46, Yutan 36.
• Elkhorn Valley 48, Guardian Angles CC 40.

Class C1:

• Milford 63, Gothenburg 51.
• Malcolm 72, Fort Calhoun 59.

Class B:

• Gretna East 45, Norris 43.
• Bennington 55, Lincoln Pius X 52.

Class A:

• Lincoln North Star 46, Millard West 31.
• Omaha North 59, Kearney 47.

For the full bracket click here.

 

 

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