After pouring through oodles of statistics, all-state, all-conference and all-area teams, last year's state tournament bracket and plenty of postseason rankings, we have uncovered our Nebraska Capitol Conference projections for 2025-26.
Arlington edged out Yutan in the Nebraska Capitol Conference race simply because the Eagles have what we think is the top 1-2 punch returning for the 2025-26 season. Welcoming back seniors Emerson Timm and Macy Wolf, Tashia Wolf has a ton of talent with which to work.
Timm knocked down 14.7 points a contest and pulled down 4.3 rebounds to go with 157 assists, 82 steals and five blocked shots as a junior in 2024-25. The 5-foot-6 guard earned Second Team Class C1 All-State honors by both the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star, First Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference and First Team All-Omaha Area.
Wolf averaged 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds a night while dishing out 63 assists, swiping 30 enemy balls and blocking nine shots for the Eagles who finished 21-5 a year ago. The 5-foot-9 shooting guard was placed on the Honorable Mention Class C1 All State Teams by the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star and found a spot on the Second Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference squad and earned Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area.
Yutan, who lost to the Eagles twice by a total of eight points a year ago, returns senior Mylee Tichota who went off on Yutan opponents for 16.0 points and 8.7 boards a game and posted 87 assists, 94 steals and blocked 25 shots to earn First Team Class C2 All-State honors in both the Omaha World Herald and the Lincoln Journal Star.
The 5-foot-11 point guard was also named to the Nebraska Capitol Conference's First Team and was tabbed a Second Team All-Omaha Area performer. Senior Jenna Trent and sophomore Addi Jones combined for 11.6 points a game and 10.2 boards for the 18-7 Chieftains in 2024-25.
Enough of my rambling. Enjoy!
Girls Nebraska Capitol Conference
Arlington (21-5)
Yutan (18-7)
Raymond Central (20-5)
Fort Calhoun (16-9)
North Central (14-12)
Syracuse (12-12)
Logan View-Scribner-Snyder (11-13)
Douglas County West (9-14)
Louisville (7-17)
Conestoga (4-19)
Arlington
2024-25 Record: 21-5
Record Over Past Decade: 132-110
2024-25 Postseason: 0-1 | Lost in Class C1 Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Tashia Wolf
Top Returning Players:
Senior Emerson Timm | 5-foot-6 | Point Guard | Shooting Guard
14.7 Points | 4.3 Rebounds | 157 Assists | 82 Steals | 5 Blocked Shots
Second Team Class C1 Omaha World Herald | Second Team Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference | First Team All-Omaha Area
Senior Macy Wolf | 5-foot-9 | Shooting Guard
11.1 Points | 4.0 Rebounds | 63 Assists | 30 Steals | 9 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincon Journal Star
Second Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference | HM All-Omaha Area
Yutan
2024-25 Record: 18-7
Record Over Past Decade: 171-76
2024-25 Postseason: 0-1 | Lost in Class C2 Quarterfinals
Head Coach: Clay Carlton
Top Returning Players:
Senior Mylee Tichota | 5-foot-11 | Point Guard
16.0 Points | 8.7 Rebounds | 82 Assists | 94 Steals | 25 Blocked Shots
First Team Class C2 Omaha World Herald | First Team Class C2 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference | Second Team All-Omaha Area
Senior Jenna Trent | 5-foot-8 | Center
6.3 Points | 6.8 Rebounds | 45 Assists | 32 Steals | 4 Blocked Shots
HM Class C2 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C2 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Sophomore Addi Jones | 5-foot-5 | Guard
5.3 Points | 3.4 Rebounds | 38 Assists | 35 Steals | 3 Blocked Shots
Raymond Central
2024-25 Record: 20-5
Record Over Past Decade: 104-124
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Trudy Samuelson | Gary Samuelson
Top Returning Players:
Junior Kenzie Teneyck | 5-foot-10
14.2 Points | 5.2 Rebounds | 26 Assists | 63 Steals | 5 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
First Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference
Senior Savannah Masek | 5-foot-5 | Shooting Guard | Point Guard
10.0 Points | 3.2 Rebounds | 48 Assists | 44 Steals | 0 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Junior Alexa Otto | 5-foot-11 | Center | Forward | Power Forward
6.0 Points | 5.9 Rebounds | 29 Assists | 37 Steals | 22 Blocked Shots
Senior Taylor Kopecky | 5-foot-7 | Shooting Guard
5.6 Points | 2.6 Rebounds | 36 Assists | 20 Steals | 3 Blocked Shots
Fort Calhoun
2024-25 Record: 16-9
Record Over Past Decade: 97-138
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Eric Jones
Top Returning Players:
Junior Raeann Massey | 5-foot-8 | Point Guard | Shooting Guard
11.9 Points | 4.3 Rebounds | 36 Assists | 58 Steals | 8 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | Second Team All-Nebraska Capitol Conference
Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Senior Maelie Nelson | 5-foot-8 | Small Forward | Power Forward
7.1 Points | 3.9 Rebounds | 29 Assists | 59 Steals | 24 Blocked Shots
Honorable Mention All-Nebraska Capitol Conference
Junior Ansley Elofson | 6-foot | Forward | Guard
9.5 Points | 5.3 Rebounds | 54 Assists | 61 Steals | 17 Blocked Shots
Honorable Mention All-Nebraska Capitol Conference
Senior Ella Bouwman | 5-foot-5 | Point Guard
5.4 Points | 2.8 Rebounds | 37 Assists | 45 Steals | 0 Blocked Shots
North Central
2024-25 Record: 14-12
Record Over Past Decade: 177-68
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: John Klosterman
Top Returning Players:
Junior Mya Lewis | 5-foot-8 | Small Forward
14.5 Points | 7.9 Rebounds | 51 Assists | 102 Steals | 9 Blocked Shots
HM Class D1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class D1 Lincoln Journal Star
Senior Karlene Kepler | 5-foot-10 | Power Forward
9.8 Points | 6.8 Rebounds | 17 Assists | 19 Steals | 15 Blocked Shots
HM Class D1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class D1 Lincoln Journal Star
Senior Reece Taylor | 5-foot-7 | Guard
5.9 Points | 2.2 Rebounds | 43 Assists | 38 Steals | 5 Blocked Shots
Douglas County West
2024-25 Record: 9-14
Record Over Past Decade: 82-147
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Russ Ninemire
Top Returning Players:
Senior Addison Strong | 5-foot-8 | Post | Forward | Center
10.0 Points | 5.0 Rebounds | 60 Assists | 63 Steals | 4 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Junior Ella Wiese | 5-foot-4 | Point Guard
7.2 Points | 2.3 Rebounds | 53 Assists | 39 Steals | 7 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-Omaha Metro
Senior Bella Zach | 5-foot-7 | Guard | Forward
5.7 Points | 2.3 Rebounds | 45 Assists | 40 Steals | 7 Blocked Shots
Louisville
2024-25 Record: 7-17
Record Over Past Decade: 141-110
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Jeff Haun
Top Returning Players:
Junior Kylie Gaston | 5-foot-8 | Small Forward | Power Forward
5.9 Points | 6.0 Rebounds | 18 Assists | 33 Steals | 1 Blocked Shot
Honorable Mention Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM All-Omaha Area
Sophomore Noelle Larson | Point Guard
8.1 Points | 4.6 Rebounds | 65 Assists | 38 Steals | 4 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-KMALand | Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Junior Carly Haun | 5-foot-8 | Shooting Guard
7.8 Points | 4.6 Rebounds | 32 Assists | 31 Steals | 15 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-KMALand | Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Syracuse
2024-25 Record: 12-12
Record Over Past Decade: 144-102
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Andrew Pryor
Top Returning Players:
Sophomore Natalee Wemhoff
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Logan View-Scribner-Snyder
2024-25 Record: 11-13
Record Over Past Decade: 70-163
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Adam Wright
Top Returning Players:
Sophomore Jayden Kreifels
8.0 Points | 7.5 Rebounds | 28 Assists | 35 Steals | 65 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Conestoga
2024-25 Record: 4-19
Record Over Past Decade: 80-149
2024-25 Postseason: Did Not Qualify
Head Coach: Mark Skiles
Top Returning Players:
Junior Grace Rodis | 5-foot-9 | Guard
11.2 Points | 3.8 Rebounds | 24 Assists | 64 Steals | 12 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Honorable Mention All-KMALand | Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
Senior Ayla Garrett | 5-foot-8 | Guard
10.0 Points | 6.3 Rebounds | 30 Assists | 91 Steals | 16 Blocked Shots
HM Class C1 Omaha World Herald | HM Class C1 Lincoln Journal Star
Third Team All-KMALand | Honorable Mention All-Omaha Area
