NCN Girls Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

NORFOLK, Neb. - News Channel Nebraska has released its latest girls basketball rankings of the 2025-26 season. NCN ranking are compiled following votes by News Channel Nebraska's sports reporters.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By Brandon Aksamit

Regional

Fire crews responds to haystack fire northeast of Bushnell

Kimball Senior Livestock Judging Team qualifies for state

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

Shop Cheyenne County Days begin next week

State

NCN Girls Basketball Rankings - Feb. 16

Regional

Fire crews responds to haystack fire northeast of Bushnell

Kimball Senior Livestock Judging Team qualifies for state

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

Shop Cheyenne County Days begin next week

State

Smith Falls’ MacAllister trail temporarily closed

Fremont County plane crash under investigation

Actus Nutrition completes odor mitigation plan, council members tour facility

Kimball Senior Livestock Judging Team qualifies for state

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

City of Norfolk enters purchase agreement to buy Norfolk Livestock Market property

Sports

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer