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High School Basketball Highlights from Friday
Week 12 of the 2025-2026 season features matchups across Nebraska
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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High school basketball teams across Nebraska faced off in over 150 games on Friday as part of Week 12 of the 2025-2026 season. The action included boys and girls games, with numerous ranked teams and conference rivals squaring off.
Why it matters
High school basketball is a beloved tradition in Nebraska, with passionate fans following their local teams throughout the winter season. These weekly highlights provide a snapshot of the competitive action taking place in gymnasiums across the state as teams jockey for playoff positioning.
The details
The boys slate featured numerous intriguing matchups, including Kearney taking on Omaha Westview, Creighton Prep battling Omaha Burke, and Gretna facing off against Gretna East. On the girls side, ranked teams like Aquinas Catholic, Bishop Neumann, and Gothenburg were in action, along with local rivalries like Lincoln Northeast vs. Papillion-LaVista.
- The games took place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Kearney
A boys basketball team from Kearney, Nebraska.
Omaha Westview
A boys basketball team from Omaha, Nebraska.
Creighton Preparatory School
A boys basketball team from Omaha, Nebraska.
Omaha Burke
A boys basketball team from Omaha, Nebraska.
Gretna
A boys basketball team from Gretna, Nebraska.
Gretna East
A boys basketball team from Gretna, Nebraska.
Aquinas Catholic
A girls basketball team from a Catholic high school.
Bishop Neumann
A girls basketball team from a Catholic high school.
Gothenburg
A girls basketball team from Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Lincoln Northeast
A girls basketball team from Lincoln, Nebraska.
Papillion-LaVista
A girls basketball team from Papillion, Nebraska.
The takeaway
High school basketball continues to be a beloved part of the sports landscape in Nebraska, with passionate fans following the action throughout the winter season. These weekly highlights showcase the competitive spirit and talent on display in gymnasiums across the state.
