On Friday, twelve teams faced off in state finals between six different games, and 3 News Now covered three games with teams that are local to Omaha in Lincoln. Photographer Libby Kamrowski documented the exciting day of titles and tears in photos at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
- Lincoln Lutheran's Shanae Bergt drives to the basket during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- A North Bend Central player celebrates her teammate's basket during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's Sydney Emanuel eyes a rebound as Lincoln Lutheran's Jordan Ernstmeyer does the same during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's Lindsey Emanuel dribbles down the court under pressure during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's bench celebrates a big play during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central Tigers fans go all out with a theme during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Lutheran head coach Wade Coulter applauds his team during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Lutheran's Abby Wachal evaluates her passing options during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Lutheran's Abby Wachal reacts during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central head coach Aaron Sterup observes his team during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Warriors' student section erupts for a three pointer during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Lutheran's Jamison Wahl evaluates her passing optionsduring the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's Kaitlyn Emanuel shoots the ball during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's Kaitlyn Emanuel drives down the court during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Tigers' student section celebrates as North Bend Central ties the game during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Lutheran players console each other while waiting to be awarded their runner-up medals after losing the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's Sydney Emanuel (center) smiles with teammates as they wear the nets they just cut down after winning the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central's bench celebrates their team's game-winning shot during the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- A Lincoln Lutheran player sheds some tears as she hugs an assistant coach after her team lost the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- North Bend Central celebrates with the girls Class C1 NSAA state basketball tropy at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The North Bend Central Tigers clinched the 35-31 win in overtime against Lincoln Lutheran.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Quincy Evans does everything he can to get the shot off during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Brent Heller Jr. takes to the air during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Crimson Pride fan section shows whose house it really is during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's James Gninefou (right) is defended by Roncalli's Jacob Orr during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Augstine Schwarz takes a shot during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Roncalli dance team conducts an impressive routine during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Lucas Brown goes for a layup under pressure from Skutt Catholic's Nathaniel Zuroske during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Brent Heller Jr. goes for a layup during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- A Crimson Pride fan cheers enthusiastically during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Jacob Orr dribbles down the court during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's Justin Ferrin speeds down the court during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's Grant Dvorak looks to pass while Roncalli's Quincy Evans defends during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's James Gninefou makes a layup during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's bench watches the clock tick down during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli celebrates at the final horn as it wins the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli celebrates at the final horn as it wins the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli celebrates with a pig pile at the final horn as it wins the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Skutt Catholic's Jacob Brack sheds a couple of tears as a teammate hugs him after his team lost the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Crimson Pride fan section celebrates its team's win during the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Roncalli's Jacob Orr cuts down the net after winning the boys Class B NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. Roncalli Catholic beat Skutt Catholic 52-37.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Fremont Tiger student section, in Hawaiian theme, celebrates its school's last points of the game during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont head coach Kelly Flynn hugs player Margaret McClain after adorning her with a winner's medal during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Taryn Ling claps while her team receives runner-up awards after the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Isabella Keaton celebrates as she cuts the net after winning the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's McKenna Murphy dribbles down the sideline during the last second of the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Fremont Tigers celebrate their first girls basketball title after beating Lincoln Southwest in an exciting 37-32 Class A final at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 11, 2022.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Macy Bryant times her ascent just right and afterward gets a shot off under pressure during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's McKenna Murphy celebrates a play with teammate Macy Bryant during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Isabella Keaton finds a lane during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Taylor McCabe gets a shot off during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Taylor McCabe drives down the court under pressure from Lincoln Southwest's Taryn Ling during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's bench celebrates their team's points during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Kennadi Williams passes the ball during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Fremont's Sarah Shepard evaluates her passing options during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Freddie Wallace wrestles the ball with Fremont's Taylor McCabe during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Freddie Wallace gets through to the hoop during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's McKenna Rathbun tries to get off the ground for a shot under pressure during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Brinly Christensen drives down the court during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- The Lincoln Southwest Silverhawks student section shines flashlights before the roster is announced for the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now
- Lincoln Southwest's Freddie Wallace battles Fremont's Macy Bryant (left) and McKenna Murphy during the girls Class A NSAA state basketball final at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. on March 11, 2022. The Fremont Tigers won their first-ever state title by narrowly beating Lincoln Southwest 37-32.Photo by: Libby Kamrowski/ KMTV 3 News Now