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Spotlight Topical PREP VOLLEYBALL Makyla Tepe inherits high expectations with Lincoln Lutheran volleyball Brent Wagner | Lincoln Journal Star Aug 17, 2026 1 hr ago 0 × Caden Brandl | Humphrey/Lindsay Academy HS, NE; TNiyah Wilson | Omaha North HS, NE; Mason Lintz | Syracuse HS, NE; Molly Goc | Columbus HS, NE; Shayla Rautenberg | Milford HS, NE; Adara Fowlkes | Gross Catholic HS, NE; Carter Rezny | Crete HS, NE; Emersyn Pohlmeier | Sandy Creek HS, NE; Luci… Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The expectations surrounding Lincoln Lutheran volleyball are visible every time the Warriors take the court.kAm%96 4@FCE 362CD E96 ?2>6 @7 $F6 +:68=6C[ E96 =@?8E:>6 4@249 H9@ =65 E96 AC@8C2> E@ D:I DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:AD 367@C6 C6E:C:?8 7C@> E6249:?8 2?5 4@249:?8] }@H |2<2J=2 %6A6 :D E2<:?8 @G6C @?6 @7 }63C2D<2’D >@DE 244@>A=:D965 G@==6J32== AC@8C2>D]k^Am Tepe kAmxE H2D 2 8@@5 ;@3 7@C %6A6 3642FD6 D96 H2D 2=C625J =:G:?8 2?5 H@C<:?8 :? {:?4@=?[ 2?5 3642FD6 96C 7F==\E:>6 ;@3 H2D?’E 4FCC6?E=J E6249:?8[ D96 H2D?’E =:>:E65 3J H92E E6249:?8 2DD:8?>6?ED H6C6 2G2:=23=6 2E {:?4@=? {FE96C2?]k^Am kAm$@ %6A6 H:== H@C< E@ D66 :7 D96 42? <66A G@==6J32== 2D A2CE @7 H92E E96 D49@@= :D <?@H? 7@C] %6A6 H2D AC6G:@FD=J E96 9625 4@249 2E rC6E6 7@C D:I D62D@?D]k^Am People are also reading… $1B winning Powerball ticket sold at Hy-Vee, but not in Nebraska NU regents to consider eliminating 2 degree programs at UNL Details of alleged abduction unfold. 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Brent Wagner | Lincoln Journal Star Husker volleyball/women's basketball reporter Author twitter Author email Follow Brent Wagner | Lincoln Journal Star Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Top Plays | Best of 2025-26 Season Caden Brandl | Humphrey/Lindsay Academy HS, NE; TNiyah Wilson | Omaha North HS, NE; Mason Lintz | Syracuse HS, NE; Molly Goc | Columbus HS, NE… The champs are back: Papio South volleyball starts quest for No. 9 The defending Class A champions return five seniors and search for new talent as they begin the quest for another state title. Final Nebraska high school volleyball rankings, Nov. 12 With another state volleyball tournament in the books, here are our final rankings for the season. In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska. Lincoln Lutheran hires new volleyball coach following Sue Ziegler's retirement Lincoln Lutheran officially turns the page on one of Nebraska’s most successful volleyball coaching eras. Legendary Lincoln Lutheran volleyball coach retires after 28 seasons After six state titles — including four straight — and nearly three decades on the sideline, Lincoln Lutheran coach Sue Ziegler is stepping away. 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Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Top Plays | Best of 2025-26 Season Caden Brandl | Humphrey/Lindsay Academy HS, NE; TNiyah Wilson | Omaha North HS, NE; Mason Lintz | Syracuse HS, NE; Molly Goc | Columbus HS, NE… The champs are back: Papio South volleyball starts quest for No. 9 The defending Class A champions return five seniors and search for new talent as they begin the quest for another state title. Final Nebraska high school volleyball rankings, Nov. 12 With another state volleyball tournament in the books, here are our final rankings for the season. In-state volleyball star, Husker legacy Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska Shayla Rautenberg didn't wait long. The first day college volleyball coaches could contact recruits, the Milford star committed to Nebraska. Lincoln Lutheran hires new volleyball coach following Sue Ziegler's retirement Lincoln Lutheran officially turns the page on one of Nebraska’s most successful volleyball coaching eras. Legendary Lincoln Lutheran volleyball coach retires after 28 seasons After six state titles — including four straight — and nearly three decades on the sideline, Lincoln Lutheran coach Sue Ziegler is stepping away.