Boysall-stars ready for action Saturday

Former high school hoopsters will hit the hardwood for one last time before moving on to continue their educations as Southeast Community College-Beatrice will host its 18th-annual all-star boys basketball game Saturday.

Boys action will begin at 8 p.m. at the Truman Center on the SCC-Beatrice Campus, with the East All-Stars taking on the West. SCC will also host a girls basketball all-star game at 6 p.m., also at the Truman Center.

Each year, some of the top area players are selected to compete in the all-star games.

Recently graduated seniors are nominated for their respective all-star squads by their high school coaches and are then screened by a committee made of the current all-star coaching staff and previous all-star coaches.

Coaches for this year's all-star squads are Curt Carlson of Firth Norris, who will coach the East squad assisted by Don Hogue of Falls City, and Tim Barada of Wilber-Clatonia, who will coach the West team assisted by Jesse Gronemeyer of DeWitt Tri County.

Once nominated players are screened, they are sent invitations to participate in the event.

Schools, which can be represented on the all-star team, lie inside an area with boundaries of U.S. Highway 81 to the west, Nebraska Highway 2 and 6 to the north, the Missouri River to the east and the Nebraska-Kansas border to the south.

More than 80 schools in all were invited to nominate players.

East All-Stars

Brian Copley, Syracuse, son of Bill and Brenda Copley, will attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and major in pre-law and history. His high school coach was Mark Hrabik.

Lee Hullman, Falls City, son of Dennis and Cheryl Hullman, plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and major in business management. His high school coach was Don Hogue.

Kyle Knoche, Lewiston, son of Steve and Glenda Knoche, will attend Highland (Kan.) Community College and major in general studies. His high school coach was Matt Rudloff.

Patrick Lechner, Syracuse, son of Richard and Kathy Lechner, plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University and major in sociology. His high school coach was Mark Hrabik.

Alan Wirth, Nebraska City Lourdes, son of Jim and Cheryl Wirth, will attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is currently undecided in his major. His high school coach was Eric Sorensen.

Jordan Faller, Falls City, son of Brad and Regenia Faller, plans to attend Highland (Kan.) Community College and major in athletic training. His high school coach was Don Hogue.

Kyle Goracke, Tecumseh, son of Doug Goracke and Su and Bill Fisher, will attend Colorado School of Mines and major in engineering. His high school coach was Chris Hutt.

Michael Musil, Pawnee City, son of Bob and Tammy Musil, plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in biology. His high school coach was Mark Leonard.

Trevor Murphy, Wymore Southern, son of Jeff and Kelli Murphy, will attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and major in elementary education. His high school coach was Jeff Schiebur.

Andrew Brandt, Nebraska City, son of Roger and Ranae Brandt, plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in architecture. His high school coach was Greg Lamberty.

Adam Lempka, Sterling, son of Steve and Barb Lempka, will attend Southeast Community College-Lincoln and major in elementary education. His high school coach was Stan Karr.

Ben Cruickshank, Firth Norris, son of Steve and Marty Cruickshank, plans to attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and major in academic transfer. His high school coach was Curt Carlson.

West All-Stars

Evan Fisher, Fairfield-Sandy Creek, son of Dana and Terri Fisher, plans to attend Hastings College and major in business administration. His high school coach was Matt Swartzendruber.

Jacob Wit, Hebron-Thayer Central, son of Raymond and Dawn Wit, will attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and major in agricultural business. His high school coach was Jim Jones.

Lucas Albrecht, Wilber-Clatonia, son of Brian and Lori Albrecht, plans to attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and major in academic transfer. His high school coach was Tim Barada.

Dustin Mammen, DeWitt Tri County, son of Dean and Rose Mammen, will attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and is currently undecided in his major. His high school coach was Jesse Gronemeyer.

Lance Pachta, Hebron-Thayer Central, son of Loren and Michelle Pachta, plans to attend Southeast Community College-Beatrice and major in business. His high school coach was Jim Jones.

Brett Walton, Superior, son of Gary and Pam Walton, will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney and major in construction management. His high school coach was Ron Thayer.

Kyle Cunningham, Beatrice, son of Kerby and Naomi Cunningham, plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in business. His high school coach was Jim Weeks.

Cade Luebbe, Seward, son of Chuck and Kathy Luebbe, will attend Southeast Community College and major in architectural engineering. His high school coach was Jim Placke.

Chris Shluter, Friend, son of Dawn and David Schluter, plans to attend Midland Lutheran College and major in physical education. His high school coach was Paul Martin.

Brett Baller, Exeter-Milligan, son of Kelly and Connie Baller, will attend Concordia University and major in graphic design. His high school coach was Dean Filipi.

Andy Banahan, Fairbury, son of Daryl and Vickie Banahan, plans to attend Concordia University and major in education. His high school coach was Rick Bell.