Westwood Rebels defeat Omaha Nation in girls basketball clash

Ranked teams from different classes face off in interstate matchup

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:15am

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The Class 2A No. 11-ranked Westwood girls' basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Class C-1 No. 7 Omaha Nation squad, remaining the only undefeated 2A team in the state.

Why it matters

This interstate matchup between two highly ranked girls basketball teams from different classes showcases the depth of talent in the region and provides an early-season test for both programs as they look to make deep postseason runs.

The details

Westwood trailed at halftime but turned up the intensity in the second half to pull away from Omaha Nation. The win keeps Westwood's perfect record intact as they continue their quest to be one of the top 2A teams in the state.

  • The game was played on January 28, 2026.

The players

Westwood Rebels

The Class 2A No. 11-ranked girls basketball team.

Omaha Nation

The Class C-1 No. 7 ranked girls basketball team.

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The takeaway

This interstate matchup between two highly ranked teams demonstrates the strong level of girls basketball talent across different classes in the region, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season as both teams look to make deep postseason runs.