Lincoln Southwest Wins Class A-6 District Title

Lincoln Southwest secures a state tournament bid after defeating Millard South in four sets.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball

Lincoln Southwest Wins Class A-6 District Title

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Lincoln Southwest clinched the Class A-6 district volleyball championship with a 3-1 victory over Millard South. The win earns the team a spot in the upcoming state volleyball tournament.

Why it matters

The victory secures Lincoln Southwest a position in the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year, extending their program's streak of postseason success.

Lincoln Southwest claimed the win with set scores of 25-21, 25-18, 15-25, and 25-21. Suzie Riggins led the offense with 13 kills, while Hallie Rink contributed 11 kills, including the final point of the match.

The players

Lincoln Southwest

A high school volleyball program that has qualified for the state tournament seven times in a row.

Millard South

A high school volleyball team that competed against Lincoln Southwest in the district championship.

Suzie Riggins

A key player for Lincoln Southwest who recorded 13 kills in the district title match.

Hallie Rink

A standout player for Lincoln Southwest who secured 11 kills, including the match-ending point.

The details

Suzie Riggins sparked the momentum in the deciding frame by serving during a 6-0 run that helped put the match away. Hallie Rink ultimately sealed the championship victory with the final kill of the night.

Wednesday night: Lincoln Southwest defeated Millard South for the district title.
2025: Lincoln Southwest reached the state tournament.

Season Trajectory

This district championship victory solidifies Lincoln Southwest's postseason path and maintains their status as a perennial contender in Nebraska high school volleyball. Their seventh consecutive tournament appearance keeps the program firmly in the state title conversation.

Lincoln Southwest will head to the Pinnacle Bank Arena to compete in the upcoming state volleyball tournament. Fans and supporters should look for the official bracket release to determine the team's tournament schedule and first-round opponent.

The takeaway

Maintaining a program-wide commitment to consistency is the hallmark of teams that reach the state level year after year. Athletes looking to reach the next stage should focus on executing high-pressure runs during set points to secure momentum.