The annual New West All-Star Basketball Classic brought together top high school teams from across the region, featuring both girls' and boys' divisions in a single showcase event.
Girls' Division Highlights
In the girls' bracket, Fort Kearny faced the Republican Plains Activity Conference and fell short, 31-48. Southwest, meanwhile, routed LouPlatte 51-28, completing a decisive victory that underscored their depth and execution.
Mallory Springer of Cambridge earned MVP honors for her standout performance, while Halsey Thomalla from Gothenburg received the same recognition in the other matchup, highlighting the talent spread across the state.
Boys' Division Highlights
The boys' competition mirrored the intensity of the girls' games, with Fort Kearny dropping a narrow 65-64 decision to the Republican Plains Activity Conference. Southwest answered back with a 79-63 win over LouPlatte, pulling away in the second half.
Quin Oberg of Elm Creek was named MVP for his pivotal role, and Chayden Hoffmaster from Cozad captured the other MVP award, capping a night of dramatic finishes and emerging stars.