State volleyball championships: Milford goes back-to-back in C1, Waverly sweeps its way to B crown

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Twelve schools entered Saturday alive in the search for state titles, but only six would be able to call themselves a champion. Matches ranging from class A to D2 all taking place at the Devaney Center.

(4) Milford won its second-consecutive class C1 title 25-23, 28-26, 25-14 over (6) Aurora. A dominant 28-kill performance out of 2028 Nebraska recruit Shayla Rautenberg lifted the Eagles to back-to-back titles.

Highlights and postgame reaction from Rautenberg and head coach Emily Restau:

Then in the class B nightcap, (2) Waverly swept its way to the crown 25-16, 25-23, 25-18 over (4) Grand Island Northwest.

Highlights and postgame reaction from McKinley Moser and head coach Teri Neujahr:

Class A championship:

(2) Papillion-La Vista South 3, (1) Elkhorn North 1

Class C2 championship:

(4) Guardian Angels Central Catholic 3, (2) Centura 2

Class D1 championship:

(2) Amherst 3, (1) Central Valley 2

Class D2 championship:

(2) Mullen 3, (4) Wynot 0