Ashland-Greenwood's Derek Tonjes Captains All-Omaha Area Boys Team

State tournament experience unites this year's top high school basketball talent

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:05pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in vibrant colors depicting the action and energy of a high school basketball game, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes.The 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team represents the region's top high school talent, with their skills and state tournament experience showcased through a cubist, geometric artistic interpretation.Omaha Today

The Omaha World-Herald has announced its 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team, with Ashland-Greenwood's Derek Tonjes named as the captain. The team features players from across the Omaha metro area who showcased their skills at the state tournament this past season.

Why it matters

The All-Omaha Area team highlights the exceptional high school basketball talent in the region, with several players earning state tournament experience that will serve them well as they continue their athletic careers.

The details

The 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team is led by Ashland-Greenwood's Derek Tonjes. The squad also features standouts from schools like Omaha Skutt, Millard West, Lincoln Northeast, and Papillion-La Vista.

  • The Omaha World-Herald announced the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team on April 11, 2026.

The players

Derek Tonjes

A player for Ashland-Greenwood High School and the captain of the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team.

Brock Scholl

A player for Omaha Skutt High School and member of the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team.

Norah Gessert

A player for Millard West High School and member of the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team.

Lazerek Houston

A player for Lincoln Northeast High School and member of the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team.

Rease Murtaugh

A player for Papillion-La Vista High School and member of the 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team.

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The takeaway

The 2026 All-Omaha Area boys basketball team showcases the exceptional talent and state tournament experience of players across the Omaha metro area, highlighting the strength of high school hoops in the region.