The Nebraska High School Basketball All-State Project - Saluting 1983.

The Nebraska High School Basketball All-State Project - Saluting 1983.

By Bobby Mills (1000 Yard Guy)

High school football is finally officially completed in my mind, so the time has come to resume the The Nebraska High School Basketball All-State Project.

We left off last June 1st saluting the 1982 season, so naturally the series will pick up right where we left off.......1983.

This has been an absolute pleasure to research these years and resurrect the memories that linger in the hearts and minds of those who not only played, but those faithful basketball fans that took in all the action.

If you recall, the 1982 Super-State squad of Kerry Trotter, Ron Kellogg, Dave Hoppen, Mike Martz and Bill Jackman has been lauded by many as the greatest All-State team of all time. Can 1982 hold a candle to that group?

Let's find out.

We'll begin with a look at the 1983 regular season and the State Tournament that followed.

1982/83 Regular Season:

Here are the number one teams in each class entering the State Tournament. In Class A, Omaha Westside led from start to finish in the regular season, despite an opening night loss to Omaha South. In Class B, to be honest, I cannot recall who was rated #1 heading to Lincoln. I know Mt. Michael was 2nd, Fairbury, 3rd and Seward, 4th.

Class C's #1 team was Henderson with its 22-0 record, and Class D was headed up by Maxwell, who was knocked out in the Regionals by Pleasanton.

*Here are the class by class State Tournaments at a glance in 1983:

Class D: The 1st Round matchups looked like this:

Spalding Academy (18-1) vs. Fairmont (15-4)

Leyton (19-2) vs. Pleasanton (19-3)

Coleridge (20-2) vs. Loomis (17-4)

Lawrence (20-1) vs. Filley (15-4)

Pleasanton, as aforementioned, took out #1 and previously unbeaten Maxwell in regionals, putting the Class D crown up for grabs. Some sports scribes picked the Leyton/Pleasanton winner to take the Class D title. I liked Coleridge because they had All-State football QB Mike Hoffart, who was 6-4. The only loss Coleridge had suffered during the season was a 6 point setback to Class B qualifier, Hartington CC. Spalding Academy also looked good for the simple fact they had Class D's leading scorer in Paul Reilly, who averaged over 29 PPG.

In the opening round, Spalding Academy took care of Fairmont 59-50, Leyton did beat Pleasanton 48-40 setting up a meeting with top seeded Lawrence. The Panthers sent tradition-rich Filley into track season with a 61-45 loss, and Coleridge blasted Loomis as expected, 75-52.

Coleridge then eliminated Spalding Academy 47-37 in the semifinals and Lawrence edged the invaders from the west, Leyton 51-47.

In the finals, Lawrence looked like they were going to run away with it, doubling up Coleridge 14-7 after the 1st stanza. The Bulldogs simply couldn't stop Ed Menke, who would end up scoring 24 points in the game. Coleridge would fight back though, forging ahead of Lawrence 37-35 after three quarters.

It looked like the Bulldogs might be in good shape when Doug Hahne scored a bucket to put his team up 48-47 with 1:11 left in the Championship game. Lawrence then worked for the last shot with everyone in the house knowing Menke would be the guy to pull the trigger. With 13 seconds left, Menke fired up a 10 footer that hit the front of the rim, then bounced right back to him. The senior wasn't wasn't going to miss two in a row and retrieved the carom, sinking the return shot, putting Lawrence up 49-48. Coleridge had one more opportunity, but Menke stole the ball, was fouled and sank one of the two free throws, making the final count 50-48 Coleridge.

Mike Hoffert led the way for Coleridge in a losing effort, with 18 points. The win would lift Lawrence the only state basketball title ever for the Panthers.

1983 Class D All-Tournament team: Ed Menke-Lawrence, 5-11, Sr, Ed Karmazin-Lawrence, 5-9, Sr, Paul Reilly-Spalding Academy, 6-3, Sr, Mike Hoffart-Coleridge, 6-4, Sr, and Doug Hahne-Coleridge, 5-11, Sr.

The top 3 scorers were Menke with 56, Reilly followed with 54, and Mike Hoffart was next with 52 for the Tournament.

Class C: The 1st Round matchups looked like this.....

Republican Valley (18-1) vs. Omaha Cathedral (18-4)

Howells (20-2) vs. Stromsburg (20-3)

Stanton (20-2) vs. Grant (20-3)

Henderson (22-0) vs. Plainview (15-5)

*The Henderson Huskies went wire to wire as the #1 team all year. John Kroeker and Brad Buller combined to score an average of 44 points a game for the all junior lineup. Republican Valley was going for a third state title of the 1982/83 sports season, having already won football AND wrestling.

Jim Morrison's Howells squad set out to win its 5th state hoops title since 1970 and the Bobcats entered the Big Show rated #4. And Grant, coached by the late, great Doyle Denny, entered the 1983 State Tournament with back to back Class C titles plus a sizzling, hot shooting sophomore named Ryan Young. Young came into '83 tournament as the leading scorer at 25 ppg. Then there was Tim Cannon's Omaha Cathedral team, who had an undefeated state tournament record, albeit a 3-0 record with only one appearance which netted a state title (1972).

Needless to say, Henderson was the favorite to win it all, but what transpired?

Dale Buller's Huskies had little trouble dispatching Plainview, 76-60 in the first round, while Grant survived a huge scare before sending Stanton to the sidelines, 52-51. The margin of victory was not a big surprise considering the fact Stanton beaten Howells during the regular season and was one of the top rebounding teams in the state.

Howells, who had not lost an opening round state tournament game since 1930, was not about to do it here, as they defeated Stromsburg 73-56. Omaha Cathedral's brutal schedule carried the Cardinals to a high scoring 85-69 win over Republican Valley to close out the first round.

In the semis, Jim Morrison's Howells Bobcats had what it took to hand Hendersin its first loss in 23 game, edging the Huskies 51-49. Cathedral's balanced scoring beat Grant 65-53 to set up the meeting with Howells in the finals.

Howells would get that 5th title since 1970 when Morrison's boys bested Omaha Cathedral 46-40 in the Class C finals.

1983 Class C All-Tournament Team: Bob Schweikert-Omaha Cathedral, 6-2, Sr, Dennis Bopp-Omaha Cathedral, 6-5, Sr, Brad Buller-Henderson-Henderson, 5-11, Jr, Dave Belina-Howells, 6-1, Sr., and Todd Johnson-Howells, 6-6, Sophomore.

The top 3 scorers were: Omaha Cathedral's Bob Schweikert, who easily outdistanced the field with his 85 points. Howells Dave Belina was next with 52, followed by Brad Buller, who drained 47.

Class B: 1st Round pairings were:

Fairbury (20-3) vs. O'Neill (14-6)

Hartington Cedar Catholic (19-3) vs. Grand Island Northwest (18-4)

Seward (20-3) vs. Mitchell (15-4)

Elkhorn Mt. Michael (19-1) vs. Lexington (8-11)

*Killer Kane's Mt. Michael Knights were out to add a State Basketball title to the football championship they won in November. Yes, Jim Kane coached that football team too. The Knights intimidating 1-3-1 defense had most opponents pulling their hair out all season.

There were some that favored Rod Felix and his Seward Bluejays to steal a title from Mt. Mike in this tournament, but I was not one of them. Here is what came down:

Jim Kane's 1-3-1 defense was too much for 1st year coach Kent Meyer and his Lexington Minutemen, as Mt. Michael breezed to a 61-42 win. Hartington CC, led by junior Tom Vlach, sent Northwest home with a 61-49 victory on the bottom side of the Class B bracket.

Charlie Moore's Fairbury team, paced by Mr. Everything Bruce Zabel, routed O'Neill 89-56, and Seward blasted Mitchell 84-36. Pretty predictable opening round.

Fairbury topped Seward 52-42 in the semis, avenging a state tournament semifinal loss to the Jays 5 years prior. Mt. Michael had their hands full with Bob Uhing's Cedar Catholic squad, but came out on top 43-38 to set up the Finals meeting with Fairbury.

That '83 Class B final matched 2 of the finest coaches in the state against each other in Killer Kane and Charlie Moore. The Jeffs actually really got things together right before Districts, so truthfully had the best shot at knocking off Kane's forces. Didn't happen. Elkhorn Mt. Michael whipped Fairbury 56-45 to nail down their 1st ever State basketball title in 6 tries.

1983 Class B All-Tournament Team: Bruce Zabel-Fairbury, 6-4, Sr, Jim Mayberger-Elkhorn Mt. Michael, 5-10 Jr (recognize that name?), Tom Vlach-Hartington CC, 6-3, Jr, Ward Wolfgram-Seward, 6-4,, Sr., Larry Klaus-Fairbury, 6-3, Sr.

Fairburys Zabel led the Class B tournament scoring parade with 61 points. His teammate Larry Klaus was 2nd with 49 points and Cedar Catholic's Vlach followed with 42.

Class A: The 1st Round matchups looked like this:

Norfolk (17-2) vs. Creighton Prep (12-9)

Lincoln East (14-4) vs. Omaha Northwest (17-5)

Millard South (17-4) vs. Omaha North (13-8)

Omaha Westside (21-1) vs. North Platte (8-10)

*Westside was the number one seed but were not particularly overpowering. The Warriors reeled off 21 straight wins after a season opening loss to Omaha South. Norfolk, coached by Dave Oman, was in the Big Dance for the 35th time with no cigar. The Panthers also had a dandy player in Clete Blakeman.

Larry Ribble had his Millard South team in the Tournament for a 2nd straight season after winning a couple of State Championships at Pawnee City. It was Ribble's 6th season at Millard South.

Brother Michael Wilmont was Prep's coach, former Islander Tom Millsap was guiding North Platte in 1983, the venerable Dick Koch was at the helm for Omaha Northwest, Bob Murray was in his 20th season at Omaha North, and of course Paul Forch was in his 16th season at Lincoln East.

Creighton Prep broke Dave Oman's heart when the Junior Jays scratched out a 65-64 win in the opening round of Class A. Westside had a breeze with North Platte, winning 85-46. Lincoln East beat Omaha Northwest 68-62 and Ribble's Millard South team survived Omaha North 61-58.

In the Class A semifinals, Omaha Westside eliminated Lincoln East 65-62, winning yet another close one, while Millard South won going away against Prep, 78-63. 78 points for a Larry Ribble team?

Ribble's Millard South team put a halt to Omaha Westside's 23 game winning streak by beating the Warriors, 57-54 in the Class A finals, and in the process gave the Indians their 1st State Basketball Title in 8 tries.

1983 Class A All-Tournament team: Tom Harris-Creighton Prep, 6-1, Sr, Merle Bergeson-Millard South, 6-2, Sr, Joel Sealer-Millard South, 6-2, Jr, Jim Sieckmann-Millard South, and Jeff Taylor-Omaha Westside, 6-2, Sr. (Taylor was also a 1000 yard rusher in football)

The Class A tournament's top scorers were Sealer with 66, Westside's Taylor with 51, followed by Prep's Harrison who canned 42 in two games.

*1983 Class D All-State Team*

Brian Maaske-Loomis* - 6-4, Senior (25.3 ppg/10.3 rpg)

John Pavelka-Verdigre - 6-2, Junior (27.6 ppg/12.8 rpg)

Dann Martin-Maxwell - 6-0, Sophomore (25.0 ppg/12.3 rpg)

Ed Menke-Lawrence - 5-11, Senior (16.5 ppg/10.0 rpg)

Paul Reilly-Spalding Academy - 6-3, Senior (29.1 ppg/12.5 rpg)

2nd Team:

Kraig Axmann-Pleasanton - 5-10, Senior (16.2 ppg/2.0 rpg)

Todd Tyler-Hordville - 6-0, Senior (15.4 ppg/7.7 rpg)

Mark Lamb-Clarks - 6-7, Junior (22.7 ppg/10.6 rpg)

Mike Hoffart-Coleridge - 6-4, Senior (16.7 ppg/10.0 rpg)

Larry Newcomb-Bartley - 6-1, Senior (32.8 ppg/11.8 rpg)

*This was only the beginning for Maxwell's Dann Martin, who would dazzle Class D the next 2 years. Paul Reilly went on to be a standout wide-receiver for UNK after his high school days, and you may just know that Paul has a son named Brandon Reilly that is a wideout himself for the Huskers these days. The younger Reilly played his high school ball at Lincoln SW.

Kraig Axmann has a successful heating and air conditioning business these days in Pleasanton (you're welcome), and unfortunately the Taylor and Maywood basketball teams were each beginning losing streaks that would stretch to a heart breaking 49 in a row before it was all over.

*Class D - Honorable Mention All-State:

Scott Roesler-Meridian, Scott Bennet-Sumner, Andy Dahlgren-Bertrand, Russ Faimon, Ed Karmazin-Lawrence, Dave Mazour-Nelson, Doug Hahne-Coleridge, Wade Foster-Leyton, Rick Bussard, Steve Wood, Jim Harshman-Nebraska City Lourdes, Jeff Valentine-Pleasanton, Mike O'Brien-Lexington St. Anns, Jay Jelkin-Hildreth, Jerry Hull-Douglas, Kelly Haecker-Odell, Jim Holscher-Nemaha Valley, Wayne Pritts-Guide Rock, Jeff Kallhoff, Jeff Bolling-Clearwater, Charlie Huffman-Elgin, Rich Horne-Exeter, Todd Zimmerman-Filley, Verryl Meyer-Bruning, Cary Hayes-Sterling, Bob Rup-Beaver Valley, Pat Alexander-Trenton, Mike Hinrichs-Giltner, Doug Tonniges-Gresham, Cam McAllister-Spencer, Steve Koubek-Arnold, Keith Huff, Ken Hodges-Lodgepole, John Sutton-Rising City, Paul Weitzel-Hay Springs, Kevin Anderson-Eustis, John Hoxmeier-Orleans, Dale Madsen-Hampton, Jeff Essman-Thedford, Jon Meierhenry-Winside, Wes Sich-North Loup-Scotia, and Allen Gee-Palmer.

*1983 Class C All-State Team*

Brad Buller-Henderson - 5-11, Junior (26.0 ppg/11.0 rpg)

John Kroeker-Henderson - 6-0, Junior (20.0 ppg/9.8 rpg)

Dave Belina-Howells - 6-1, Senior (18.8 ppg/9.7 rpg)

Bob Schweikert-Omaha Cathedral - 6-2, Senior (19.1 ppg/7.4 rpg)

Ryan Young-Grant - 6-0, Sophomore (25.0 ppg/3.6 rpg)

2nd Team:

Darren Soucie-Sandy Creek - 6-5, Senior (19.0 ppg/10.0 rpg)

Steve Rath-Sutton - 6-0, Senior (20.0 ppg/4.0 rpg)

George Blum-Howells - 6-0, Senior (12.0 ppg/9.4 rpg)

Jay Bessmer-Plainview - 6-2, Senior (20.2 ppg/9.6)

Mike Tomjack-Ewing - 6-2, Junior (23.2 ppg/6.1 rpg)

*John Kroeker would end up up being one of Henderson's most decorated athletes and go on to be a punter at Nebraska. Kroeker was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and I believe he is a stock broker in Omaha now. Brad Buller is currently Superintendent of schools at Syracuse.

*Darren Soucie went on to play basketball at UNK, then became a successful high school volleyball coach at Osawatomie, Kansas, where he coached his daughter Taylor. Taylor is currently a 6-1 Middle Blocker for the Kansas Jayhawks, whom the Huskers eliminated in the National Semifinals in Omaha a few weeks back. Soucie recently resigned as volleyball coach at Osawatomie after 15 years at the controls. Darren indicated he wanted to watch Taylor play volleyball at Kansas, and see his youngest son Morgan play basketball at UNK. Darren's other son Brendan is currently a distance runner at Kansas University.

*George Blum ended up being a throws coach at Howells and Howells-Dodge. Blum, you may recall, coached the World-Herald Athlete-of-the Year, Nathan Bazata in 2013. Bazata, of course is a starter on defense for the Iowa football team. Blum suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm a few years back that led to a stroke and second unruptured aneurysm which required more surgery. Not sure how Mr. Blum is doing these days, but we hope all is well.

*Crawford's Brad Hoskins, who is on the honorable mention list, pulled down 863 career rebounds, which still ranks him 17th on the All-Time Nebraska hoops records list.

Class C All-State Honorable Mention:

Brad Hoskins-Crawford, Aubrey Boucher-Burwell, Dan Leiss-Republican Valley, Tom Filipi-Tri-County, Robert Coffey-Omaha Dominican, Brent Schott-Palmyra, Kevin Hoffart-Madison, Rodney Asche-Leigh, Mike Moritz-Osmond, Dennis Bopp-Omaha Cathedral, Todd Johnson-Howells, Scott Scheierman-Sutton, Steve Poppe, Randall Jobman-Oshkosh, Matt Svehla-Clarkson, Mike Peterson-Oakland, Tim Bebee-Stromsburg, Keith Curry-Ponca, Jim Nagangast-Bloomfield, Jack Frary-Fort Calhoun, Gregg Larson-Malcolm, Kevin Anderson-Pierce, Troy Hellbusch-Fullerton, Danny Moore-Rushville, Phil Harms-Kenesaw, Kent Cottam-Hebron, Mike Yates-Tecumseh, Doug Thewka-Genoa, Derric Maas, Scott Persigehl-Stanton, James Teichmeier-Ravenna, Darren Burgess-Neligh, Mike Halley-Morrill, and Craig Schnitzler-Battle Creek.

*1983 Class B All-State Team

Craig Frahm-Gretna - 6-2, Junior (18.2 ppg/9.8 rpg)

Tom Vlach-Hartington Cedar Catholic - 6-3, Junior (20.6 ppg/10.3 rpg)

Mark Brezinski-Columbus Scotus - 6-4, Senior (25.0 ppg/10.0 rpg)

Ward Wolfram-Seward - 6-4, Senior (14.6 ppg/7.3 rpg)

Bruce Zabel-Fairbury*- 6-4, Senior (21.8 ppg/8.4 rpg)

2nd Team:

Mikah Heibel-Lincoln Pius X - 6-3, Senior (14.8 ppg/7.2 rpg)

Henry Meyers-Ashland - 6-0, Senior (16.5 ppg/2.5 rpg)

Chris Ritterbush-Cozad - 6-5, Senior (20.0 ppg/10.0 rpg)

Jeff Jamrog-Elkhorn Mt. Michael - 6-2, Senior (17.3 ppg/6.2 rpg)

Larry Klaus-Fairbury - 6-3, Senior (15.8 ppg/7.2 rpg)

*The most recognizable name here is Jeff Jamrog. A rugged 1000 yard rusher/All-State footballer for Mt. Michael, Jamrog went on to play for the Huskers and up until just very recently, was the Assistant Athletic Director for Football there. After holding the position for 9 years, Mr. Jamrog very recently accepted the Head Football Coaching position at Midland University in Fremont. Best of luck, my friend.

*Craig Frahm went on to star for Hastings College basketball teams, graduating in 1988 after earning two all-district awards. Frahm's 1987/88 team was inducted into the Hastings College Hall-of Fame in 1997. Craig Frahm is now the tax manager for Kiewit in Omaha.

*Brezinski held the Scotus all-time scoring record up until a few years back when Grant Lahm finally eclipsed it. Long time for a record to hold up at Scotus.

*Mikah Heibel was the Nebraska high school defensive player of the year for the Bolts in football his senior season and went on to play Fullback for the Huskers and in 1987, where he was Academic All-Big 8 and 2nd Team Academic All-American. Last year, Heibel was also named to the Lincoln Pius X inaugural Hall of Fame Class. Mr. Heibel, who describes himself as a "ugly, grumpy, old man, is currently a mathematics teacher at Lincoln High School. Mr. Heibel has been teaching in the Lincoln Public School system for 23 years.

*Ward Wolfram went on to be a 4 year starter for Concordia in Seward and is currently an Engineering Technologist Senior. Engineer for Dell in Austin, Texas. Smart guy.

*Class B All-State Honorable Mention:

Scott Spethman, Jeff Magsmanen-Lincoln Pius X, Shawn Schwaninger-Norris, Kelly Kreifels, John Nelelsick-Nebraska City, Jon Bergman-Seward, Troy Steinhoff-Syracuse, Kurt Grimminger, Jeff Baxter-Grand Island Northwest, Keith Henning, Mark Lautzenhiser-Crete, Mitch Muma-Lexington, John Chaney, Ralph Chaney-Chadron, Tony Moore-Boys Town, Rod Thurman, Darren Duncan-Mitchell, Kelly Malone-Ogallala, Ken Glaser-Albion, Pete Thompkins-O'Neill, Brad Hartzier-Sidney, Mark Vollmer-Wisner-Pilger, Dave Ohlman-Central City, Geoff Holliday-Aurora, Jeff Muhle-Columbus Lakeview, Scott Spenceri-Columbus Scotus, Ralph Crosby-Chadron Job Corps, and Paul McCann-Elkhorn Mt. Michael

*1983 Class A All-State Team

Cedric Hunter-Omaha South - 6-0, Senior (27.3 ppg/8.5 rpg)

Bill Gavers-Omaha Bryan - 5-9, Senior (19.5 ppg/3.0 rpg)

Ricky Williams-Omaha North - 6-5, Senior (21.6 ppg/12.0 rpg)

Joel Sealer-Millard South - 6-2, Junior (15.0 ppg/5.0 rpg)

Mack Megown-Norfolk - 6-5, Senior (10.9 ppg/9.4 rpg)

2nd Team:

Todd Eubanks-Lincoln East - 6-2, Senior (14.3 ppg/3.0 rpg)

Merle Bergerson-Millard South - 6-2, Senior (15.0 ppg/6.0 rpg)

Jeff Taylor-Omaha Westside - 6-2, Senior (14.6 ppg/5.2 rpg)

Andy Hunzeker-Lincoln East - 6-5, Senior (20.0 ppg/8.0 rpg)

Jeff Richardson-Grand Island - 6-1, Senior (14.0 ppg/6.0 rpg)

*No doubt about the most recognizable name here when it comes to basketball.....Cedric Hunter. The versatile Hunter was a 4 year letter winner at Kansas and 1000 point scorer there. Cedric retired from the Continental Basketball Assn. in 1997, ending up its career assists leader. Just last year, Cedric Hunter was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. Cedric is now the Behavioral Coordinator at Boys Town Day School.

*Millard South's Joel Sealer earned 3 letters at Nebraska under then basketball coach Moe Iba. Sealer obtained his Law degree from Nebraska and is currently employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Kansas City, and has been for the past 24 years.

*Todd Eubanks earned the World-Herald and Journal-Star's Athlete-of-the-Year in 1983.

*Bill Gavers was a renowned high school basketball coach at GICC for years and is now the head Men's Basketball Coach at Hastings College.

*GI's Jeff "Whitey" Richardson played Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Red Sox, coached in Minor League Baseball for 3 seasons before he left to be the head baseball coach at his alma mater, SW Louisiana. Whitey now lives in Grand Island and owns BALZ Sports Bar, a well known establishment.

*Jeff Taylor of Westside was better for his football skills, leading the Warriors to two Class A Football titles and along with it, two undefeated seasons. Jeff also was a 3 year letter winner at Nebraska and played QB there.

*Lincoln East's Andy Hunzeker is currently CFO for Lincoln Industries.

*On the honorable mention list below is Norfolk's Clete Blakeman. Blakeman's name is more familiar to football fans who watched him for 4 years as a backup QB for the Huskers. Blakeman, who is a personal injury lawyer in Norfolk these days, is recognized all over the country as a National Football League Referee who wears #34. Clete began his officiating in the Big 12 and moved on to the NFL in 2008 and currently leads an NFL officiating crew. Nice gig.

*Honorable Mention:

Clete Blakeman-Norfolk, Tom Thompson, Todd Hinkle-Omaha Westside, Floyd Brown-Omaha Bryan, Brad Beckman, Kenny Blue-Omaha Northwest, Byron Haas, Dean Baker-Lincoln High, Jim Sieckmann-Millard South, Jamie Carr-Hastings, Tom Harris-Creighton Prep, Scott Yost-Grand Island, Rocky Johnson-Ralston, Dave Rushall, Dave Ehler-Scottsbluff, Brad Smith-Lincoln Southeast, Doug Nitz-Beatrice, Ed Johnson-Papillion, Todd Johnson-Millard North, Kurt McClanahan, Jeff Bridger-Lincoln Northeast and Brad Oltmans-Norfolk.

*1983 Super-State 1st Team

Cedric Hunter-Omaha South - 6-0, Senior (27.3 ppg/8.5 rpg)

Ricky Williams-Omaha North - 6-5, Senior (21.6 ppg/12.0 rpg)

Joel Sealer-Millard South - 6-2, Junior (15.0 ppg/5.0 rpg)

Craig Frahm-Gretna - 6-2, Junior (18.2 ppg/9.8 rpg)

Bruce Zabel-Fairbury*- 6-4, Senior (21.8 ppg/8.4 rpg)

*1983 Super-State 2nd Team

Mack Megown-Norfolk - 6-5, Senior (10.9 ppg/9.4 rpg)

Bill Gavers-Omaha Bryan - 5-9, Senior (19.5 ppg/3.0 rpg)

Todd Eubanks-Lincoln East - 6-2, Senior (14.3 ppg/3.0 rpg)

Merle Bergerson-Millard South - 6-2, Senior (15.0 ppg/6.0 rpg)

Mark Brezinski-Columbus Scotus - 6-4, Senior (25.0 ppg/10.0 rpg)

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On a sad note, we bid farewell to Ravenna coaching Legend, Paul Beranek, who lost his life to cancer early Tuesday morning. You could write a book about Pauley but the thing he did throughout his coaching years is mold basketball teams that trusted each other on and off the court, which led to a career coaching record of 427-241.

The personable Beranek will be sorely missed in the weeks, months and years to follow. His contributions to the game were enormous. #BStrong