Warrior Volleyball: 2018 CLASS C1 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Wahoo outlasts Lincoln Lutheran in 3-2 championship battle & brings home 2nd straight title; finishes season with 35-2 record
Launch the media gallery 1 playerphoto courtesy Studio 123
Back-to-back State Champions! Wahoo was the #1 seed in C-1, and took their second straight title following wins over Wayne, Bishop Neumann, and an intense battle over #2 Lincoln Lutheran in the championship match!2018 VARSITY SCHEDULE:
(Home games are in BOLD CAPS)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| 08/23/2018 | Aurora (Norris Triangular) | W (2-0) |
| 08/23/2018 | Norris (Norris Triangular) | W (2-0) |
| 08/30/2018 | Raymond Central Dual | W (3-0) |
| 09/01/2018 | LINCOLN CHRISTIAN (Game 1 Wahoo Invite) | W (2-0) |
| 09/01/2018 | CRETE (Game 3 Wahoo Invite) | W (2-0) |
| 09/01/2018 | OMAHA CONCORDIA (Wahoo Invite Championship) | W (2-0) |
| 09/06/2018 | Norfolk Catholic Dual | W (3-0) |
| 09/11/2018 | ARLINGTON DUAL | W (3-0) |
| 09/15/2018 | Omaha Concordia (Seward Tourney) | W (2-1) |
| 09/15/2018 | South Sioux City (Seward Tourney) | W (2-0) |
| 09/15/2018 | Duchesne (Seward Tourney) | L (1-2) |
| 09/15/2018 | Seward (Seward Tourney Consolation) | W (2-0) |
| 09/18/2018 | ASHLAND-GREENWOOD DUAL | W (3-0) |
| 09/24/2018 | Fort Calhoun (D.C. West Triangular) | W (2-0) |
| 09/24/2018 | D.C. West (D.C. West Triangular) | W (2-0) |
| 09/27/2018 | Auburn (Ashland-Greenwood Tourney) | W (2-0) |
| 09/27/2018 | Ashland-Greenwood (Ashland-Greenwood Tourney) | W (2-0) |
| 09/29/2018 | Omaha Gross (Ashland-Greenwood Tourney) | W (2-0) |
| 09/29/2018 | Omaha Roncalli (Ashland-Greenwood Tourney Semifinal) | W (2-0) |
| 09/29/2018 | Lincoln Lutheran (Ashland-Greenwood Tourney Final) | L (0-2) |
| 10/02/2018 | WAVERLY DUAL | W (3-2) |
| 10/04/2018 | Malcolm Dual | W (3-0) |
| 10/09/2018 | ARLINGTON (Game 1 NCC Tournament) | W (3-0) |
| 10/11/2018 | PLATTEVIEW (Semifinal NCC Tournament) | W (3-0) |
| 10/13/2018 | Syracuse (NCC Tournament Championship @ D.C. West) | W (3-0) |
| 10/18/2018 | Bennington Dual | W (3-0) |
| 10/20/2018 | Elmwood-Murdock (Lincoln Christian Invite) | W (2-0) |
| 10/20/2018 | Thayer Central (Lincoln Christian Invite) | W (2-0) |
| 10/20/2018 | Lincoln Lutheran (Championship-Lincoln Christian Invite) | W (2-0) |
| 10/23/2018 | PLATTEVIEW DUAL | W (3-0) |
| 10/25/2018 | SYRACUSE DUAL | W (3-0) |
| 10/29/2018 | David City (Match 1 - C1-4 Subdistrict @ Shelby) | W (3-0) |
| 10/29/2018 | Bishop Neumann (Final - C1-4 Subdistrict @ Shelby) | W (3-0) |
| 11/03/2018 | West Point-Beemer (C1-2 District Final @ North Bend Central High School) | W (3-1) |
| 11/08/2018 | Wayne (Match 4, 2018 State Tourney @ Lincoln North Star High School) | W (3-0) |
| 11/09/2018 | Bishop Neumann (Semifinal, 2018 State Tourney @ Pinnacle Bank Arena) | W (3-1) |
| 11/10/2018 | Lincoln Lutheran (C1 Championship, 2018 State Tourney @ Pinnacle Bank Arena) | W (3-2) |
VARSITY ROSTER:
| No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | Grade |
| 2 | Taylor Luben | DS | 5'4" | 9 |
| 3 | Kendal Brigham | L | 5'5" | 11 |
| 4 | Josie Sutton | MB/RS | 5'11" | 9 |
| 7 | Mya Larson | OH | 5'10" | 9 |
| 11 | Elle Glock | S | 6'0" | 10 |
| 12 | Kyla Swanson | MB | 6'4" | 12 |
| 13 | Elly Larson | OH | 6'0" | 12 |
| 14 | Lauren Kavan | RS/L | 5'7" | 10 |
| 20 | Kelsie Sears | OH | 6'0" | 10 |
| 21 | Lillie Mann | MB | 5'10" | 11 |
FINAL SEASON MATCH RECORD: 35-2 (Set Record: 89-11)
The Wahoo Volleyball team ended their 2018 volleyball season with a 35-2 record, and made history again by becoming back-to-back State Champions!
“The girls played with a lot of heart throughout the season,” commented Head Coach Trish Larson. “We had excellent senior leadership and team unity, which helped us play at a really high level.”
Three Warriors led the way in kills. Freshman outside hitter Mya Larson led the Warrior attack with 438 kills. Senior Kyla Swanson added another 352 kills and 56 blocks. Senior outside hitter Elly Larson finished with 329 kills.
“These three are very consistent hitters with a variety of shots and a lot of power,” Coach Larson said.
Middle blocker Lillie Mann contributed 61 kills and 20 blocks, while Kelsie Sears contributed 91 kills.
“Lillie and Kelsie were key players on the team, adding more weapons and keeping the defense guessing.”
Sophomore setter Elle Glock ran the offense, ending the season with 1,133 assists for the year. This is also a C-1 State record for most assists in a season!
“Elle is a smooth setter who puts the ball right where it needs to be,” Coach Larson stated. “She is a very steady player who doesn’t get too emotional, making her a very consistent setter and one of the top setters in the state.”
Defensive specialist Lauren Kavan added 303 digs and led the team in aces with 50. Kendal Brigham added another 341 digs and 33 aces.
“Lauren was a huge threat at the service line, keeping teams out of system,” added Coach Larson. “Kendal and Lauren both did an excellent job defending the back court to keep the ball in play.”
“Winning State was a fairy-tale ending to our season. Our seniors have left a legacy, ending their career with a 120-17 record, three conference championships, and two state championships,” Larson concluded.
Congratulations Warrior Volleyball on another incredible season!
SUPER-STATE & ALL-STATE (Lincoln Journal-Star):
Congratulations to the following Warrior Volleyball players for being named to the 2018 All-State Volleyball Teams by the Lincoln Journal-Star:
Super-State 1st Team: Elle Glock, Mya Larson, Kyla Swanson
Super-State 3rd Team: Elly Larson
Class C-1 1st Team: Elle Glock, Elly Larson, Mya Larson, Kyla Swanson
Honorable Mention: Kendal Brigham, Lauren Kavan, Lillie Mann, Kelsie Sears
Click HERE to view the entire LJS All-State Team.
ALL-NEBRASKA (Omaha World-Herald):
Congratulations to the following Warrior Volleyball players for being named to the 2018 All-Nebraska Volleyball Teams by the Omaha World-Herald:
2nd Team: Elle Glock, Mya Larson
3rd Team: Kyla Swanson
Click HERE to view the entire OWH All-Nebraska Team.
ALL-AREA (Wahoo Newspaper):
Congratulations to the following Warrior Volleyball players for being named to the 2018 All-Area Volleyball Teams by the Wahoo Newspaper:
1st Team: Elle Glock, Elly Larson, Mya Larson, Kyla Swanson
2nd Team: Kendal Brigham
Honorable Mention: Lauren Kavan, Lillie Mann, Kelsie Sears
Click HERE to view the entire All-Area Team.
MATCH RESULTS:
Warrior Volleyball: 2018 CLASS C1 STATE CHAMPIONS!
Wahoo outlasts Lincoln Lutheran in 3-2 championship battle & brings home 2nd straight title; finishes season with 35-2 record
November 10, 2018 (Championship, Class C1 State Tournament @ Devaney Center)
#1 Wahoo vs. #2 Lincoln Lutheran 18-25 25-20 25-14 21-25 15-10 W (3-2) FINAL SEASON RECORD: 35-2
GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS! Wahoo earned the #1 seed in Class C1 for the 2018 NSAA Volleyball State Championships, and defeated #8 Wayne, #4 Bishop Neumann, and #2 Lincoln Lutheran to capture their second straight title! Click HERE to view the finalized bracket for all classes.
State Volleyball photos courtesy Studio 123
MEDIA LINKS:
Wahoo captures second straight state title with five-set win vs. Lincoln Lutheran (By Mike Patterson / World-Herald staff Writer)
A target all season, Wahoo outlasts Lutheran to repeat as Class C-1 champion (By Shea Carlson / Lincoln Journal Star)
Photos: Wahoo takes five-set final from Lincoln Lutheran for Class C-1 title (By Francis Gardler / Lincoln Journal Star)
Wahoo rallies to win second straight volleyball championship (By Jason Unger / Wahoo Newspaper)
Wahoo wins state title (Channel 10/11 Sports)
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Warrior Volleyball takes hard-fought 3-1 victory over Neumann in C1 State Semifinal!
#1 Wahoo meets #2 Lincoln Lutheran for C1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP on Saturday (3:00 p.m. @ Devaney)
November 9, 2018 (Semifinal, Class C1 State Tournament @ Pinnacle Bank Arena)
#1 Wahoo vs. #4 Bishop Neumann 25-18 25-18 14-25 25-22 W (3-1) Season Record: 34-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball easily sweeps Wayne in Match 4 of State Tourney
#1 Wahoo meets #4 Bishop Neumann in Friday semifinal (3:00 p.m. @ Pinnacle Bank Arena)
November 8, 2018 (Match 4, Class C1 State Tournament @ Lincoln North Star High School)
#1 Wahoo vs. #8 Wayne 25-12 25-12 25-16 W (3-0) Season Record: 33-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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STATE-BOUND!
Warrior Volleyball takes out West Point-Beemer in district final & punches ticket to Nov. 8-10 State Tournament (bracket posted)
November 3, 2018 (C1-2 District Final @ North Bend Central HS)
#2 Wahoo vs. #15 West Point-Beemer 23-25 25-6 25-9 25-12 W (3-1) Season Record: 32-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Congratulations Warrior Volleyball: 2018 C1-2 District Champions!
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Warrior Volleyball SWEEPS David City & Bishop Neumann to win C1-4 Subdistrict!
#2 Wahoo meets #15 West Point-Beemer for C1-2 District Final (Saturday, 5:00 p.m. @ North Bend Central)
October 29, 2018 (Match 1 - Subdistrict C1-4 @ Shelby)
Warrior Volleyball: C1-4 Subdistrict Champions! (photo courtesy Studio 123)
FINAL - #1 Wahoo vs. #2 Bishop Neumann 25-19 25-17 25-13 W (3-0) Season Record: 31-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
MATCH 1 - #1 Wahoo vs. #4 David City 25-12 25-13 25-12 W (3-0) Season Record: 30-2 GAME STATS
Warrior senior Elly Larson helped lead Wahoo to a dominant 3-0 win over Bishop Neumann in the Oct. 29 C1-4 Subdistrict Final. (photo courtesy Studio 123)
photos courtesy Studio 123
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Warrior Volleyball closes regular season with 3-0 victory at home over Syracuse
29-2 Wahoo seeded #1 in Oct. 29 Subdistrict C1-4; bracket posted
October 25, 2018 (Home)
Wahoo vs. Syracuse 25-15 25-18 25-14 W (3-0) Season Record: 29-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball wins home conference match-up over Platteview
28-2 Wahoo hosts Syracuse Thursday for final regular season match
October 23, 2018 (Home)
Wahoo vs. Platteview 25-13 25-18 25-21 W (3-0) Season Record: 28-2
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Warrior Volleyball: 2018 Lincoln Christian Invite Champions!
Wahoo sweeps Elmwood-Murdock, Thayer Central & Lincoln Christian for the title
October 20, 2018 (Lincoln Christian Invitational)
Warrior Volleyball: 2018 Lincoln Christian Invite Champions!
Championship - Wahoo vs. Lincoln Lutheran 25-20 25-18 W (2-0) Season Record: 27-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Game 2 - Wahoo vs. Thayer Central 25-18 25-20 W (2-0) Season Record: 26-2 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Elmwood-Murdock 25-19 25-11 W (2-0) Season Record: 25-2 GAME STATS
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RECORD BREAKER #2!
Congratulations Warrior senior Kyla Swanson on 1,000 CAREER KILLS! Kyla is the 2nd Wahoo volleyball player to ever hit that mark!
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Warrior Volleyball continues to impress with 3-set win @ Bennington
24-2 Wahoo plays in Lincoln Christian Invite on Saturday
October 18, 2018 (Away)
Wahoo vs. Bennington 25-9 25-21 25-14 W (3-0) Season Record: 24-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball: 2018 Capitol Conference Champions!
23-2 Wahoo sweeps NCC tourney; travels to Bennington Oct. 18
October 9-13, 2018 (Capitol Conference Tourney)
The 2018 Capitol Conference Volleyball Tournament was played October 9-13. Click HERE to view the finalized NCC Tourney bracket. GO BIG BLUE!!!
Congratulations Warrior Volleyball: 2018 NE Capitol Conference Champions!
Championship - #1 Wahoo vs. #2 Syracuse 25-20 25-17 25-21 W (3-0) Season Record: 23-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Semifinal - #1 Wahoo vs. #5 Platteview 25-9 25-10 25-10 W (3-0) Season Record: 22-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Game 1 - #1 Wahoo vs. #8 Arlington 25-8 25-9 25-10 W (3-0) Season Record: 21-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball leaves Malcolm with straight-set win!
20-2 Wahoo hosts Arlington in first round of Conference Tourney Tourney on Oct. 9
October 4, 2018 (Away)
Wahoo vs. Malcolm 25-17 25-15 25-15 W (3-0) Season Record: 20-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball wins over Waverly in 5-set pressure cooker!
19-2 Wahoo travels to Malcolm on Thursday
October 2, 2018 (Home)
Wahoo vs. Waverly 22-25 26-24 24-26 25-19 15-9 W (3-2) Season Record: 19-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Clockwise from top left: Elly Larson, Kendal Brigham, Elle Glock, Kyla Swanson, and Mya Larson (photos courtesy Studio 123)
MEDIA COVERAGE
C-1 No. 3 Wahoo shows resiliency in five-set victory against B No. 5 Waverly
by Shea Carlson, Lincoln Journal Star (Oct. 2, 2018)
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Warrior Volleyball takes runner-up @ A-G Tourney
18-2 Wahoo hosts Waverly on Tuesday
September 27 & 29, 2018 (D.C. West Triangular)
Championship - Wahoo vs. Lincoln Lutheran 19-25 25-27 L (0-2) Season Record: 18-2 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Semifinal - Wahoo vs. Omaha Roncalli Catholic 25-12 25-9 W (2-0) Season Record: 18-1 GAME STATS
Game 3 - Wahoo vs. Omaha Gross Catholic 25-12 25-11 W (2-0) Season Record: 17-1 GAME STATS
Game 2 - Wahoo vs. Ashland-Greenwood 25-12 25-16 W (2-0) Season Record: 16-1 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Auburn 25-19 25-16 W (2-0) Season Record: 15-1 GAME STATS
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Warrior Volleyball posts easy sweep @ D.C. West Triangular!
14-1 Wahoo travels to Ashland-Greenwood Tourney Sept. 27
September 24, 2018 (D.C. West Triangular)
Game 2 - Wahoo vs. D.C. West 25-15 25-6 W (2-0) Season Record: 14-1 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Fort Calhoun 25-8 25-12 W (2-0) Season Record: 13-1 GAME STATS
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RECORD BREAKER!
Congratulations Warrior senior Elly Larson on 1,000 CAREER KILLS! Elly is the first Wahoo volleyball player to ever hit that mark!
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Warrior Volleyball takes out Ashland-Greenwood at home 3-0
12-1 Wahoo travels to D.C. West Triangular on Monday
September 18, 2018 (Home)
Wahoo vs. Ashland-Greenwood 25-8 25-15 25-11 W (3-0) Season Record: 12-1 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball takes 3rd place at 2018 Seward Tourney
Wahoo suffers first season loss to Class B #3 Duchesne; hosts Ashland-Greenwood on Tuesday
September 15, 2018 (Seward Tournament)
Consolation - Wahoo vs. Seward 25-22 25-9 W (2-0) Season Record: 11-1 GAME STATS
Game 3 - Wahoo vs. Duchesne 26-28 25-15 21-25 L (1-2) Season Record: 10-1 GAME STATS
Game 2 - Wahoo vs. South Sioux City 25-15 25-12 W (2-0) Season Record: 10-0 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Omaha Concordia 23-25 25-15 25-14 W (2-1) Season Record: 9-0 GAME STATS
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Warrior Volleyball soars past Arlington in straight sets at home!
Wahoo advances to 8-0 (set record: 19-0); travels to Seward Tourney Sept. 15
September 11, 2018 (Home)
Wahoo vs. Arlington 25-3 25-2 25-15 W (3-0) Season Record: 8-0 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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Warrior Volleyball sweeps Norfolk Catholic!
Wahoo advances to 7-0 (set record: 16-0); hosts Arlington Sept. 11
September 6, 2018 (Norfolk Catholic Dual)
Wahoo vs. Norfolk Catholic 25-12 25-16 25-15 W (3-0) Season Record: 7-0 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
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MEDIA ARTICLE
Defending champ Wahoo adjusting well to life as the targeted in Class C-1
Shea Carlson, Lincoln Journal-Star (Sept. 3, 2018)
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Warrior Volleyball: 2018 Wahoo Invitational Champions!
Wahoo sweeps Lincoln Christian, Crete & Concordia in home tourney; maintains perfect 6-0 season
September 1, 2018 (Wahoo Invitational)
Warrior Volleyball: 2018 Wahoo Invitational Champions!
Championship: Wahoo vs. Omaha Concordia 25-22 25-18 W (2-0) Season Record: 6-0 GAME STATS CUMULATIVE SEASON STATS
Game 3 - Wahoo vs. Crete 25-10 25-4 W (2-0) Season Record: 5-0 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Lincoln Christian 25-19 25-20 W (2-0) Season Record: 4-0 GAME STATS
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Warrior Volleyball annihilates Raymond Central in straight sets
3-0 Wahoo hosts tournament on Saturday
August 30, 2018 (Raymond Central Dual)
Wahoo vs. Raymond Central 25-6 25-11 25-5 W (3-0) Season Record: 3-0 GAME STATS
photos courtesy Jason Unger
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Warrior Volleyball opens 2018 with sweep over Aurora & Norris @ Titan Triangular
2-0 Wahoo travels to Raymond Central Aug. 30
August 23, 2018 (Norris Triangular)
Game 2 - Wahoo vs. Norris 25-15 25-19 W (2-0) Season Record: 2-0 GAME STATS
Game 1 - Wahoo vs. Aurora 25-14 25-15 W (2-0) Season Record: 1-0 GAME STATS
2018 Warrior Volleyball Team, back row (from left): Coach Katie Reeves, Coach Kelsey Sestak, Lillie Mann, Kelsie Sears, Elly Larson, Kyla Swanson, Elle Glock, Josie Sutton, Coach Trish Larson, Coach Erin Simons. Middle row: Paige Williams, Brooklyn Marxsen, Ashley Flight, Mya Larson, Megan Marrs, Taylor Luben, Dylan Simons. Front row: Audrey Waido, Haleigh Simanek, Kendal Brigham, Deena Stang, Josie Larson. (photo courtesy Studio 123)
2018 Warrior Volleyball seniors, from left: Kyla Swanson & Elly Larson (photo courtesy Studio 123)