Nebraska Public Media Remembers Iconic High School Games for YouTube Series

For Immediate Release

Nebraska Public Media Remembers Iconic High School Games for YouTube Series

LINCOLN, Neb. (Sept. 18, 2025) – Nebraska Public Media’s YouTube series “Nebraska High School Classics” relives the best moments of high school sports, remembering the iconic games, last-second shots and unforgettable stories that our communities, families and athletes treasure.

New episodes drop on Nebraska Public Media’s YouTube channel each Wednesday through Nov. 5 at YouTube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia.

In season two of “Nebraska High School Classics,” veteran sportscaster and host Larry Punteney sits down for fresh interviews with coaches, players and sportswriters who remember the excitement of championship games.

The episodes include highlights of history-making football, volleyball and basketball matchups that bring back the thrill of gameday. Condensed broadcasts of the legendary games will also be published on YouTube.

Games featured in season two include:

- 2000 NSAA Class A Football Championship

Creighton Prep vs. Lincoln Southeast

- 2020 NSAA Class D2 Volleyball Championship

Chambers/Wheeler Central vs. Diller-Odell

- 2012 NSAA Class D-2 Boys Basketball Championship

Giltner vs. Howells (Now Howells-Dodge)

- 2023 NSAA Class B Baseball Championship

Elkhorn North vs. Norris

- 2003 NSAA Class C1 Volleyball Championship

Columbus Scotus vs. Logan View

- 2024 NSAA Class B Girls Basketball Championship

Elkhorn North vs. Omaha Skutt

- 2017 NSAA Class C2 Volleyball Championship

Hartington Cedar Catholic vs. Superior

- 2015 NSAA Class C1 Boys Basketball Championship

Columbus Scotus vs. Winnebago

For more information about programs produced by Nebraska Public Media Sports, visit NebraskaPublicMedia.org/sports.

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