LSE standout Houser to play for Purdue

Houser said Nebraska entered the recruiting picture late, but was never in her list of top schools. “I want to get away from home and experience something different in college," she said.

Super-State girls basketball teams, 2007-08

Selections are based on nominations received from coaches and staff observations.

Final area girls basketball leaders, 2007-08

Statistics submitted by area coaches.

Ron Powell: Knights talented enough to repeat

Lincoln Southeast's command of the Class A girls state basketball tournament field this past weekend left fans and coaches of the other schools in awe.

Final girls basketball rankings, 2007-08

Of the top-ranked teams, only Class D-2 Ewing did not enter the state tournament ranked No. 1.

Class A: Knights claim state title

Marissa Kastanek scored 23 points and senior guard Katie Birkel added 20 to pace top-ranked Lincoln Southeast against Millard West.

Class B: South Sioux City knocks off Alliance

McKayla Knudson had a strong feeling of vindication at the free-throw line. Knudson made 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute to help South Sioux City hold on for a 53-48 victory against Alliance in the Clas

Class C-1: Norfolk Catholic wins title

Knights rally to defeat Bishop Neumann and erase heartache of loss in the championship game a year ago.

Class C-2: Perkins Co. finishes perfect season

The Plainsmen, one year after losing their unbeaten season in an overtime loss in the championship game, capped off a perfect year in Saturday’s Class C-2 state basketball tournament final.

Class D-1: Three-pointers key for Bancroft-Rosalie

Paige Goeken scored 17 points, Shelby Beaudette 16, Kalene Anderson 15 and Megan Stansberry chipped in 11 as the Panthers (27-0) dismantled No. 2 Pope John 68-35 Saturday morning in the finals of the Clas

Class D-2: Ewing defends its crown

Tigers hold off Pleasanton in championship game.