Northeast boys beat Millard North and Millard West in Districts to advance to state. The Millard West and Northeast game went a little longer than usual. We trailed by four points with 5:36 left in regulation. Freshman Malcolm Whitlow had a layup that tied the game at 52. To begin overtime, Junior Tyson Shadegg hit a three to get us up. After Millard West’s turnover, Shadegg scored again with a fast break layup. Our boys’ momentum was definitely up. Millard West missed all four of their three point attempts. Junior Talon Little made both of his free throws after being fouled to seal the game at 68-63.
We played Papillion La-Vista in the first round of state. Papillion La-Vista held the ball game in their hands and went on to win 40-44.
Omaha South beat Fremont, Papillion La-Vista, and Millard West to win the 2016 Boys Basketball Tournament.