The 2026 New West All-Star Classic will take place next week at Minden High School in Nebraska, bringing together top local athletes for a double‑header of volleyball and basketball that supports a charitable cause.
Volleyball action is slated for Wednesday at 4 p.m., followed by the basketball classic on Thursday at the same time, with each contest formatted as best‑of‑three sets.
Teams will represent a variety of conferences, including the Fort Kearny Conference, the Republican Plains Activity Conference, the Southwest Conference and the LouPlatte Conference, with the Fort Kearny side meeting the Republican Plains Activity side in both the girls and boys brackets, while the Southwest Conference will face the LouPlatte Conference in the later matchups.
All matches are expected to showcase high‑level competition, and the event’s proceeds will be directed to the Nebraska Kidney Foundation, underscoring the community’s commitment to health advocacy.
Conference Matchups
The schedule pits the Fort Kearny Conference against the Republican Plains Activity Conference in the early girls game, with the boys contest to follow, and the Southwest Conference taking on the LouPlatte Conference later in the day.
Community Impact
Beyond the competition, the All‑Star Classic serves as a fundraiser for the Nebraska Kidney Foundation, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to patients and families affected by kidney disease across the state.