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In a split vote Friday, the NSAA Representative Assembly rejected a proposal for a 180-school day varsity ineligibility period for students who change high schools after the May 1 state deadline.

The 53-member body voted it down 26-27. Passage would have required 32 yes votes.

Proponents sought to replace the longstanding 90-school day varsity ineligibility period, which doesn't affect spring-sports athletes if the school change comes during the summer.

- To address shrinking school sizes and interest in sports, practice-only participation by seventh- and eighth-graders for high school volleyball, golf and wrestling teams was approved. However, allowing eighth-graders to be on varsity teams in football, basketball and volleyball at the smallest schools (boy or girl enrollment less than 20) was rejected.

As a result, board chairman Darren Tobey of Broken Bow said before the vote, some schools may not have enough players to field teams and play their schedules next year.

Today at the Waverly Invite, Austin Carrera of Hastings ran the 3,200 meters in 9:01.62, setting a new Class B state record. It breaks the old Class B record of 9:08.10 set by Riley Boonstra of Norris in 2024.

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Suhisabeast said:

I see the concern with grass and the Black Friday game, but as pointed out Nebraska isn’t sniffing a home playoff game for quite some time. Move the championships to the week after Thanksgiving and call it a day. It impacts only the 14 schools playing in the games, so they might have a few more days of delayed winter practices. And if Nebraska does host a CFP it will be several weeks later, giving some time for the grass to recover. I think it’s being overthought.

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You can play 7 games lots of states do it Its just Nebraska and change is not very welcomed and slow to happen Look at UNL and husker fans They still believe spending 5 to 8 million on football players is going to win the big 10. LOL why your top teams spend 13 to 17 million

I see the concern with grass and the Black Friday game, but as pointed out Nebraska isn’t sniffing a home playoff game for quite some time. Move the championships to the week after Thanksgiving and call it a day. It impacts only the 14 schools playing in the games, so they might have a few more days of delayed winter practices. And if Nebraska does host a CFP it will be several weeks later, giving some time for the grass to recover. I think it’s being overthought.

Regardless of the grass argument. NSAA schools that voted on this proposal knew going into it that the University would not allow a 3rd day of state football, as well as saying no to more than 3 games in a single day. All of this was well established before the votes took place. Everyone knew this was going to be the case if a 3rd class of 8 man did indeed pass.

hailvictors2 said:

I keep laughing at the people on Twitter talking about how playing 7 games at Memorial Stadium will be terrible for the natural grass field and potentially ruin it for "When Nebraska hosts a College Football Playoff Game". Lets be clear. Nebraska isn't sniffing a playoff. We've won 16 games in the last 3 seasons. Michigan won 15 games in 2023 alone. The gap between the top tier of college football and Nebraska is about the same as the gap from Nebraska in the mid-90s to the rest of the Big 8. We don't need to worry about preserving the field for a potential home college football playoff game.

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They are referring to the Iowa game on Black Friday.

I keep laughing at the people on Twitter talking about how playing 7 games at Memorial Stadium will be terrible for the natural grass field and potentially ruin it for "When Nebraska hosts a College Football Playoff Game". Lets be clear. Nebraska isn't sniffing a playoff. We've won 16 games in the last 3 seasons. Michigan won 15 games in 2023 alone. The gap between the top tier of college football and Nebraska is about the same as the gap from Nebraska in the mid-90s to the rest of the Big 8. We don't need to worry about preserving the field for a potential home college football playoff game.

highschoolfootballnut said:

so you are saying that Nebraska is the only state in the USA that would be playing their High school state title games on Natural grass with 7 games and that one game extra is just to much Come one

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If the weather is wet, it could be a problem to play seven consecutive games on it....and then the Huskers trying to play a game on it as well a few days later (Every other year)

billybob131 said:

Memorial Stadium is going to Natural grass instead of Turf. Imagine what 7 games would do to that.

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so you are saying that Nebraska is the only state in the USA that would be playing their High school state title games on Natural grass with 7 games and that one game extra is just to much Come one

highschoolfootballnut said:

The state of Iowa plays 7 Football Championship in the same place in two days , so why cant Nebraska ?

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What a great 2 days of football that is as well. Sit there all day and watch great football. But I get the natural grass argument too. The field would be a mess for the rest of the college season.

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Memorial Stadium is going to Natural grass instead of Turf. Imagine what 7 games would do to that.

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Probably do less damage to the field than you think it would.

highschoolfootballnut said:

The state of Iowa plays 7 Football Championship in the same place in two days , so why cant Nebraska ?

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Memorial Stadium is going to Natural grass instead of Turf. Imagine what 7 games would do to that.

ftball95 said:

If you are close to the 55 cut off number and opting down because you can't get enough kids out to compete in 11 man so be it but if you are 15-20 kids over the 55 cut off then that shouldn't be allowed.

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The state of Iowa plays 7 Football Championship in the same place in two days , so why cant Nebraska ?

If you are close to the 55 cut off number and opting down because you can't get enough kids out to compete in 11 man so be it but if you are 15-20 kids over the 55 cut off then that shouldn't be allowed.

Snowmelt Invite @ West Point
Link: https://live.athletic.net/meets/46489

BOYS
1. West Point-Beemer - 119
2. Howells-Dodge - 76
3. Wakefield - 74
4. Tekamah-Herman - 69
5. Pender - 52
6. Logan View - 40
7. Guardian Angels Central Catholic - 27
8. Clarkson/Leigh - 22
8. Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 22
10. Elgin/Elgin Pope John - 19
11. Scribner-Snyder - 3

100
1. Conner Troyer, West Point-Beemer - 11.31

200
1. Conner Troyer, West Point-Beemer - 23.56

400
1. Cael Johnson, Wakefield - 52.77

800
1. Braiden Allvin, Pender - 2:11.84

1,600
1. Brendan Horvatich, Logan View - 5:17.31

3,200
1. Noah Coufal, Howells-Dodge - 11:21.52

110 HH
1. Cael Johnson, Wakefield - 15.67

300 IH
1. Cael Johnson, Wakefield - 41.78

4x100
1. Wakefield - 46.31

4x400
1. West Point-Beemer - 3:46.50

4x800
1. Howells-Dodge - 9:09.70

Shot Put
1. Garret Vavra, Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 52' 8"

Discus
1. Garret Vavra, Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 133' 3"

High Jump
1. Andre Martin, Howells-Dodge - 5' 10"

Pole Vault
1. Tripp Meier, West Point-Beemer - 9' 6"

Long Jump
1. Blaize Brockmann, West Point-Beemer - 19' 11"

Triple Jump
1. Nash Morgan, Pender - 41' 5.5"

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GIRLS
1. Pender - 118
2. Clarkson/Leigh - 102
3. West Point-Beemer - 99
4. Guardian Angels Central Catholic - 56
5. Logan View - 47
6. Howells-Dodge - 33
7. Elgin/Elgin Pope John - 25
8. Wakefield - 23
9. Tekamah-Herman - 22
10. Lyons-Decatur Northeast - 2

100
1. Maizie Stoklasa, Clarkson/Leigh - 12.47

200
1. Maya Dolliver, Pender - 26.70

400
1. Kara Ridder, Guardian Angels Central Catholic - 1:09.54

800
1. Allie Kaup, West Point-Beemer - 2:33.20

1,600
1. Hadley Walsh, Pender - 5:41.48

3,200
1. Emerson Meiergerd, West Point-Beemer - 13:36.82

100 HH
1. Mia Hunke, West Point-Beemer - 15.88

300 LH
1. Mia Hunke, West Point-Beemer - 49.70

4x100
1. Clarkson/Leigh - 52.21

4x400
1. Pender - 4:26.20

4x800
1. Pender - 10:21.35

Shot Put
1. Neveah Vacha, Logan View - 32' 2"

Discus
1. Neveah Vacha, Logan View - 94' 9"

High Jump
1. Kaylee Schroeder, Pender - 5' 0"

Pole Vault
1. Willa Hughes, West Point-Beemer - 8' 6"

Long Jump
1. Maizie Stoklasa, Clarkson/Leigh - 18' 4.5"

Triple Jump
1. Maizie Stoklasa, Clarkson/Leigh - 35' 0"

Palmyra Invite
Link: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581374/results

BOYS
1. Palmyra - 164
2. Syracuse - 158
3. Yutan - 104
4. Mead - 55
5. Falls City - 38
6. Elmwood-Murdock - 3

100
1. Leyton Mapson, Palmyra - 11.38

200
1. Harrison Boyte, Palmyra - 23.20

400
1. Nolan Gartner, Syracuse - 51.53

800
1. Nolan Gartner, Syracuse - 2:10.51

1,600
1. Dayton Graves, Syracuse - 4:52.57

3,200
1. Gannon Hubbard, Palmyra - 10:44.63

110 HH
1. Collin Hillman, Palmyra - 15.32

300 IH
1. Collin Hillman, Palmyra - 42.38

4x100
1. Palmyra - 44.61

4x400
1. Palmyra - 3:31.51

4x800
1. Syracuse - 8:41.88

Shot Put
1. Gavin Kelch, Syracuse - 48' 0.75"

Discus
1. Gavin Kelch, Syracuse - 156' 8.5"

High Jump
1. Logan Jazbec, Syracuse - 5' 10"

Pole Vault
1. David Unruh, Palmyra - 12' 0"

Long Jump
1. Jason Neukirch, Yutan - 21' 2.75"

Triple Jump
1. Harrison Boyte, Palmyra - 40' 4.25"

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GIRLS
1. Syracuse - 182
2. Yutan - 137
3. Palmyra - 136
4. Falls City - 45
5. Mead - 14
6. Elmwood-Murdock - 7

100
1. Kathleen Donovan, Syracuse - 12.75

200
1. Molly Besch, Yutan - 25.90

400
1. Jayden Meyer, Syracuse - 59.93

800
1. Rylie Walter, Palmyra - 2:34.58

1,600
1. Emmy Tederman, Yutan - 5:55.01

3,200
1. Hailey Hengtgen, Palmyra - 12:49.96

100 HH
1. Mylee Tichota, Yutan - 15.69

300 LH
1. Ashlynn Vestal, Syracuse - 46.47

4x100
1. Yutan - 51.45

4x400
1. Syracuse - 4:13.50

4x800
1. Yutan - 10:29.32

Shot Put
1. Kendra Dowland, Syracuse - 33' 5"

Discus
1. Jayme Ewers, Falls City - 97' 5"

High Jump
1. Kayley Thompson, Palmyra - 5' 3"

Pole Vault
1. Bridget Donovan, Syracuse - 9' 0"

Long Jump
1. Jayden Meyer, Syracuse - 16' 5.75"

Triple Jump
1. Jayden Meyer, Syracuse - 36' 5.75"

Mitchell Invite
Link: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/587604/results

BOYS
1. Sidney - 127
2. Scottsbluff - 113
3. Hemingford - 64
4. Bridgeport - 48
5. Kimball - 34
6. Ogallala - 23.33
7. Lingle-Ft. Laramie (Wyoming) - 22
8. Mitchell - 20
9. Gering - 19
10. Bayard - 17.33
11. Hyannis - 16
12. Chadron - 13
13. Gordon-Rushville - 6
14. Morrill - 3.33
15. Hay Springs - 1

100
1. Lance Holly, Sidney - 10.94

200
1. Lance Holly, Sidney - 22.50

400
1. Nathan Kelley, Scottsbluff - 52.66

800
1. Boady Hunter, Hemingford - 2:08.61

1,600
1. Austin Benda, Hemingford - 4:54.62

3,200
1. Austin Benda, Hemingford - 10:33.84

110 HH
1. Logan Levick, Bridgeport - 16.10

300 IH
1. Kyle Jaggers, Sidney - 43.19

4x100
1. Sidney - 42.96

4x400
1. Sidney - 3:33.57

4x800
1. Hyannis - 8:54.27

Shot Put
1. Derek Russell, Kimball - 48' 2.75"

Discus
1. Derek Russel, Kimball - 146' 8"

High Jump
1. Kash Knobbe, Sidney - 6' 5"

Pole Vault
1. Dawson Barrett, Scottsbluff - 13' 6"

Long Jump
1. Daniel Young, Scottsbluff - 22' 2"

Triple Jump
1. Logan Metz, Bayard - 40' 4.5"

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GIRLS
1. Chadron - 83
2. Sidney - 77
3. Ogallala - 71
4. Scottsbluff - 56
5. Bridgeport - 48
6. Morrill - 37
7. Mitchell - 35
8. Hemingford - 30
9. Gering - 29
10. Lingle-Ft. Laramie (Wyoming) - 20
11. Hay Springs - 18
12. Kimball - 11
13. Bayard - 4
13. Crawford - 4
15. Hyannis - 2
15. Gordon-Rushville - 2

100
1. Addisyn Gruver, Chadron - 13.05

200
1. Addisyn Gruver, Chadron - 26.63

400
1. Katelyn Walker, Morrill - 1:01.17

800
1. Story Rasby, Ogallala - 2:25.07

1,600
1. Dakota Horstman, Hemingford - 5:58.75

3,200
1. Gracie Calkins, Chadron - 12:54.11

100 HH
1. Shaydyn Rasby, Ogallala - 15.84

300 LH
1. Shaydyn Rasby, Ogallala - 46.93

4x100
1. Sidney - 52.45

4x400
1. Ogallala - 4:08.72

4x800
1. Sidney - 10:19.45

Shot Put
1. Laney Caskey, Ogallala - 36' 1.25"

Discus
1. Reagan Nesbitt, Sidney - 126' 3"

High Jump
1. Sophie Watson, Chadron - 5' 1"

Pole Vault
1. Kate Pieper, Mitchell - 10' 3"

Long Jump
1. Kate Pieper, Mitchell - 17' 8.25"

Triple Jump
1. Mia Bowles, Scottsbluff - 33' 8"

Lincoln Northwest Invite
Link: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/581972/results

BOYS
1. Omaha Skutt - 107
2. Wahoo Neumann - 78
3. Lincoln Lutheran - 64
4. Ashland-Greenwood - 54
5. Blair - 51
6. Platteview - 48
7. Lincoln Northwest - 30
7. Lincoln Standing Bear - 30
9. Plattsmouth - 27
10. Omaha Buena Vista - 20
11. Ralston - 17

100
1. Camden Johnson, Omaha Buena Vista - 10.77

200
1. Hayden Daggett, Blair - 22.43

400
1. Hayden Daggett, Blair - 50.85

800
1. Tommy Rice, Omaha Skutt - 2:03.07

1,600
1. Tommy Rice, Omaha Skutt - 4:55.57

3,200
1. Cody Rice, Omaha Skutt - 10:07.05

110 HH
1. Beau Fujan, Wahoo Neumann - 14.07

300 IH
1. Henry Stuhr, Wahoo Neumann - 41.66

4x100
1. Wahoo Neumann - 44.64

4x400
1. Omaha Skutt - 3:38.64

4x800
1. Omaha Skutt - 8:57.55

Shot Put
1. Barrett Kitrell, Ashland-Greenwood - 53' 11.5"

Discus
1. Barrett Kitrell, Ashland-Greenwood - 155' 7"

High Jump
1. Jaxon Adams, Platteview - 6' 6"

Pole Vault
1. Brandon Bills, Platteview - 11' 2"

Long Jump
1. Beau Fujan, Wahoo Neumann - 21' 10.5"

Triple Jump
1. Josh Healey, Omaha Skutt - 43' 1"

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GIRLS
1. Omaha Skutt - 88
2. Blair - 72
2. Plattsmouth - 72
4. Wahoo Neumann - 62
5. Ashland-Greenwood - 55
6. Platteview - 46
7. Lincoln Northwest - 44
8. Lincoln Lutheran - 38
9. Ralston - 27
10. Lincoln Standing Bear - 20
11. Omaha Buena Vista - 2

100
1. Kerstyn Chapek, Wahoo Neumann - 11.95

200
1. Kerstyn Chapek, Wahoo Neumann - 25.38

400
1. Kerstyn Chapek, Wahoo Neumann - 59.23

800
1. Mallory Robbins, Plattsmouth - 2:27.22

1,600
1. Mallory Robbins, Plattsmouth - 5:30.92

3,200
1. Jadeyn Wickwire, Blair - 12:47.01

100 HH
1. Aubrey Fujan, Wahoo Neumann - 14.78

300 LH
1. Aubrey Fujan, Wahoo Neumann - 48.07

4x100
1. Omaha Skutt - 51.08

4x400
1. Omaha Skutt - 4:16.52

4x800
1. Blair - 10:32.75

Shot Put
1. Malia Howard, Ashland-Greenwood - 34' 10"

Discus
1. Malia Howard, Ashland-Greenwood - 111' 5"

High Jump
1. Addie West, Omaha Skutt - 5' 4"

Pole Vault
1. Peyton Aughenbaugh, Plattsmouth - 9' 8"

Long Jump
1. Atley Janecek, Lincoln Lutheran - 18' 0.5"

Triple Jump
1. Ana Esono Adugu, Lincoln Northwest - 36' 1"

Grand Island Invite

Link: https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/595924/results

BOYS
1. Norfolk - 156
2. Grand Island - 149
3. Millard West - 112
4. Lincoln High - 54
5. Lexington - 48
6. Lincoln Northeast - 27

100
1. Evan Svoboda, Norfolk - 10.97

200
1. Evan Svoboda, Norfolk - 22.16

400
1. Herson Rodriguez, Lexington - 54.47

800
1. Bradyn Johnson, Millard West - 2:05.98

1,600
1. Trey Crabtree, Lincoln High - 4:39.86

3,200
1. Kaden Boltz, Grand Island - 10:18.33

110 HH
1. Michael Obermiller, Grand Island - 15.01

300 IH
1. Michael Obermiller, Grand Island - 42.82

4x100
1. Grand Island - 44.37

4x400
1. Norfolk - 3:32.58

4x800
1. Grand Island - 9:11.15

Medley Relay (100-100-200-400)
1. Grand Island - 1:38.54

Shot Put
1. Daniel Greenlee, Millard West - 46' 8.5"

Discus
1. Cohen Skiff, Norfolk - 141' 1"

High Jump
1. Drew Streich, Norfolk - 6' 7"

Pole Vault
1. Greg Minne, Grand Island - 13' 0"

Long Jump
1. Maxton Holling, Grand Island - 21' 7.75"

Triple Jump
1. Ruach Duer, Lincoln High - 43' 9.5"

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GIRLS
1. Millard West - 187
2. Grand Island - 110
3. Lincoln High - 97
4. Norfolk - 79
5. Lexington - 42
6. Fremont - 23
7. Lincoln Northeast - 16

100
1. Ahkira King, Norfolk - 12.53

200
1. Azriel Seng, Millard West - 27.05

400
1. Kadynce Spiegel, Millard West - 1:03.62

800
1. Kate Ebmeier, Millard West - 2:25.41

1,600
1. Litzey Fredette, Millard West - 5:31.68

3,200
1. Sadie Osher, Millard West - 12:23.27

100 HH
1. Celia McCoy, Grand Island - 15.13

300 LH
1. Faith Johnson, Millard West - 50.19

4x100
1. Lincoln High - 51.42

4x400
1. Millard West - 4:17.71

4x800
1. Millard West - 10:36.07

Medley Relay (100-100-200-400)
1. Norfolk - 1:59.76

Shot Put
1. Abbriel Sutton, Lexington - 41' 4"

Discus
1. Abbriel Sutton, Lexington - 124' 6"

High Jump
1. Kate Hessel, Millard West - 5' 4"

Pole Vault
1. McKenna Kleppinger, Millard West - 12' 0"

Long Jump
1. Reese Jones, Grand Island - 17' 5"

Triple Jump
1. Kipley Kuecker, Lexington - 37' 0.5"

Here are the Board meeting minutes from today

The NSAA Board of Directors met on April 10, 2025 at the NSAA Office in Lincoln with the following members present:

Also in attendance: Dr. Zainab Rida, Nebraska Department of Education Liaison; Bobby Truhe, NSAA Legal Counsel; Brad Hoesing, Wausa Superintendent; Corey Uldrich, Hartington-Newcastle Principal; Brad Metzler, Omaha Westside Assistant Activities Director; Bob Mulligan, Omaha Westside Girls Wrestling Coach; Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Board Members Steve Shanahan, Dr. Jerry Bartee, Wendy Henrichs, Sue Wilcoxson; NSAA Student Advisory Committee Members: Calah Archibeque, Burwell; Jay Koozer, Norfolk; Charlotte Gregor, Omaha South; Emma Brown, High Plains; and Bianca Vannier, Lincoln Northwest.

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P.M.

1. Moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda included:

Motion Carried: 8-0

2. The Board considered all NSAA Approval Ruling proposals:

1. School Balance Redistricting: Motion Failed: 4-4 (For: Graham, McDonald, Tobey, Unzicker | Against: Wemhoff, Lee, Cerny, Drews)
   
   
2. Class Caucus Criteria: Motion Carried: 7-1 (Against: Lee)
   
   
3. Opting-Up Classification: Motion Carried: 7-1 (Against: Lee)
   
   
4. 3rd & 4th Place Awards at State: Motion Failed: 2-6 (For: Cerny, Drews | Against: Graham, McDonald, Wemhoff, Lee, Tobey, Unzicker)
   
   
5. Adding Baseball Jamboree Games: Motion Carried: 8-0
   
   
6. Higher Seed Hosts in Class D1 and D2 District Finals Basketball: Motion Carried: 8-0
   
   
7. Class A and B Bowling Serpentine Districts: Motion Carried: 7-1 (Against: Drews)
   
   
8. Cross Country Classifications: Motion Failed: 4-4 (For: Wemhoff, Cerny, Tobey, Unzicker | Against: Graham, McDonald, Lee, Drews)
   
   
9. Cross Country Districts Based on Four Times: Motion Carried: 6-2 (Against: Wemhoff, Lee)
   
   
10. Increase 8-Man Football Eligibility Number to 55: Motion Failed: 4-4 (For: Graham, McDonald, Wemhoff, Cerny | Against: Lee, Tobey, Drews, Unzicker)
    
    
11. Increase 8-Man Football Eligibility Number to 55 and Create Class D3: Motion Carried: 5-3 (Against: Wemhoff, Lee, Tobey)
    
    
12. Split Class C, Increase 8-man Eligibility Number to 60 and Create Class D3: Motion Failed Due to lack of Motion
    
    
13. Football - Renew Waiver Period: Motion Carried: 7-1 (Against: McDonald)
    
    
14. Class D1 and D2 Football Playoff High Seed Hosts Throughout: Motion Carried: 8-0
    
    
15. Seeding Class D1 and D2 Football Playoffs Statewide: Motion Carried: 6-2 (Against: Graham, Drews)
    
    
16. Award Bonus Points for Playing Opt-Down Teams: Motion Failed 4-4 (For: McDonald, Wemhoff, Cerny, Unzicker | Against: Graham, Lee, Tobey, Drews)
    
    
17. Class A Football Scheduling: No Motion
    
    
18. Class AB Football: No Motion
    
    
19. Golf Cart Availability for Coaches at District and State Golf: Motion Carried: 6-2 (Against: Tobey, Drews)
    
    
20. Eliminate Scoring Monitors at Class A & B District and State Golf: Motion Failed: 3-5 (For: Graham, Wemhoff, Lee | Against: McDonald, Cerny, Tobey, Drews, Unzicker)
    
    
21. Modify Class A District Softball Schedule: Motion Carried: 6-2 (Against: Graham, McDonald)
    
    
22. Unified Exhibition Category at State Journalism: Motion Carried: 8-0
    
    
23. Expand Unified Track to three divisions: Motion Carried: 5-3 (For: Graham, McDonald, Wemhoff, Lee, Unzicker | Against: Cerny, Tobey, Drews)
    
    
24. District Finals Host in Volleyball: Motion Carried: 8-0
    
    
25. Class D District Wrestling Realignment: Motion Carried: 7-1 (Against: Unzicker)
    
    
26. District Dual Championships: Motion Failed Due to Lack of Second

3. Moved to approve a lodging reimbursement increase for state championships from $20 per student to $40 per student. Motion Carried: 8-0

4. Moved to approve the Executive Director's performance objectives. Motion Carried: 8-0

5. Moved to approve a new rent agreement with the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame, beginning in 2027 for a period of 5 years. Motion Carried: 8-0

6. The Board heard a report from the NSAA Lobbyist.

7. Omaha Westside requested a waiver of Bylaw 3.3.9 - Sunday competition.

8. Members of the Student Advisory Committee reported on the committee meetings and service projects throughout the 2024-25 school year.

9. NSAA Staff reports included the following informational items:

• Continuing and expanding the NSAA's partnership with Nebraska Strength & Conditioning to provide free and discounted services and opportunities for member schools was discussed
  
  
• The NSAA Officials Summit will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Kearney
  
  
• Fillmore Central's Evelyn Meyer is Nebraska's first NFHS Student Advisory Committee member

10. It was moved to enter into Closed Session at 3:49 p.m. to discuss the Omaha Westside waiver request, possible enforcement and changes to complaint rules and to receive legal advice. Motion Carried: 8-0

11. The Board exited closed session at 4:23 p.m. Motion Carried: 8-0

12. The Board voted to deny the Omaha Westside waiver of Bylaw 3.3.9 - Sunday Competition. Motion Carried: 8-0

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

The next meeting of the NSAA Board of Directors will be May 23 at 8:00 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in LaVista.

The vote to expand was 5-3, with both of the District 2 reps (Omaha) and District 4 voting no.

There was no discussion before the vote, which matched how the six legislative districts voted at their January meetings.

The result could be that the eight-man state finals won't stay in Memorial Stadium.

NU officials have told the NSAA that the stadium cannot be available for a third day of finals. Currently, the two eight-man finals are played there on the Monday before Thanksgiving.

Adding a class, taking the combination of 11-man and 8-man state finals to seven games, either means playing four games on one of the two days or taking the eight-man finals to a new venue.

Those choices could include Seacrest Field in Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Cope Stadium. The six-man state final is played at UNK the Thursday or Friday before the other finals.

Starting in 2026, Eight Man-1 would be for the 32 largest eligible schools, with Eight Man-2 and Eight Man-3 dividing the remaining schools.

Starting this fall, eight-man will have its playoff qualifiers seeded statewide from the start. In recent years, an east-west split was employed for the first round games. And the higher seed will be be the home team for every game preceding the finals.

The NSAA Board also approved jamboree games for baseball and for Class D1 and D2 basketball to have the higher seed host district finals. A proposal to redraw the lines for the NSAA's six legislative districts, to balance the schools in a district, failed on a 4-4 tie.

A request from Omaha Westside to allow its girls wrestlers at next season's Ironman tournament to compete on the second day of competition, which falls on a Sunday, was turned down. The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame's request to end rent payments for its space in the NSAA building, once the NSAA pays off its mortgage, was approved, beginning in 2027.

Drake1979 said:

So will the schools above 55 get the chance to opt down and play 8 man for two years? Or will that finally be done with.

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I doubt that goes away. I think part of the purpose of the waiver period is to provide financial relief for schools that are on the enrollment line between 8-man and 11-man. There is a cost involved with moving goal posts to convert a field from 8-man to 11-man or vice versa. I heard that several years ago, not sure how true it is.