NSAA Volleyball Finals Open at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Matchups in all classes began Wednesday as the state championship games kicked off in Lincoln.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Volleyball
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The 2026 NSAA Volleyball Championship Games began Wednesday morning at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with school bands playing and matchups starting in all classes. North Star High School faced Southwest in a championship matchup, and the final matches are set for Saturday at the John Cook Arena at the Devaney Center.
Why it matters
The tournament brings high school athletes, families, and classmates to Lincoln for one of the state's most visible prep sports events. For Husker volleyball fans, the presence of several Nebraska players and coach Danny Busboom-Kelly, a two-time NSAA champion, adds a connection between prep and college volleyball.
Coach Danny Busboom-Kelly has won two NSAA championships, and North Star girls finished as runners-up in last year's tournament. Results from the opening-day matchups and the Saturday finals were not yet available.
The players
Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA)
The NSAA is the statewide governing body that organizes high school athletic and activity championships in Nebraska.
Danny Busboom-Kelly
Busboom-Kelly is the Nebraska women's volleyball coach and a two-time NSAA champion.
The details
Fans gathered at Pinnacle Bank Arena, where families and classmates filled the risers with posters and props. Several Husker women's volleyball players attended the tournament alongside coach Danny Busboom-Kelly, and North Star hopes to win another championship this year.
Timeline
Last year: North Star girls finished as runners-up in the tournament.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026: The NSAA Volleyball Championship Games began at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Saturday: Final matchups take place at the John Cook Arena at the Devaney Center.
Season Trajectory
The NSAA's annual model of concentrating all class championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena keeps the state's prep volleyball season focused on a single Lincoln showcase each fall. North Star's return as a contender after last year's runner-up finish fits that pattern of repeated title chases among a shifting field of Nebraska programs.
Fans who want to attend the Saturday finals can buy tickets through the NSAA website, nsaahome.org. The same site lists the players to watch for each matchup.
The takeaway
The NSAA championships give Nebraska volleyball fans a chance to see future college players in high school competition. Plan ahead for Saturday's finals at the Devaney Center if you want to attend in person.
What happens next
The final matchups will be played Saturday at the John Cook Arena at the Devaney Center, and tickets are available at nsaahome.org.
Further reading
For more on Nebraska's prep and college programs, explore Volleyball coverage in Lincoln.
More information
Purchase tickets and view the players to watch on the NSAA tickets and player information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KLKN-TV.
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