Nebraska Show Choir Rankings (3/6/25)

By Thea Lierman, Nebraska contributor

Even though the competition season is winding down for many groups, the excitement isn’t over just yet. While some ensembles are wrapping up their final performances and reflecting on their season, the rankings are still shifting as results continue to roll in. 

Three regional experts evaluated 35 of Nebraska’s top show choirs to determine the rankings. While divisions are primarily based on NSAA cutlines, some adjustments were made for groups that compete in multiple divisions throughout the season.

Large School

1. Millard West “West in the Groove” (1 first-place vote, no change)

2. Gretna “Revolution” (1 first-place vote, +1)

3. Westside “Amazing Technicolor Show Choir” (1 first-place vote, -1)

4. Gretna East “Equinox” (NC)

5. Lincoln Southwest “Resonance” (NC)

6. Grand Island Northwest “14 Karat Gold" (NC)

7. Lincoln East “Express” (NC)

8. Millard North “Infinity” (+1)

9. Omaha South “The Ambassadors” (-1)

10. Elkhorn South “Blackout” (NC)

11. Elkhorn North “adrENaline” (+3)

12. Papillion-La Vista South “Titanium” (-1)

13. Pius X “Spectrum” (-1)

14. Grand Island “Ultimate Image” (-1)

15. Norris “Gold” (NC)

    
    

News and Notes:

• Gretna has overtaken Westside in the rankings, claiming second place after winning Grand Champion at Norris Fields of Talent. The rivalry between Gretna and Westside doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

• Elkhorn North continues its rapid rise, now sitting at 11th after not even making the rankings just a few weeks ago. Their success was fueled by a great performance at the Grand Island Grand Islander Invitational, where they took Grand Champion along with several caption awards.

• Lewis Central is set to host a highly-competitive showdown this weekend, featuring groups such as Gretna, Millard South, Papillion-La Vista South, Millard West, and Lincoln East. With so much talent in one place, it’s bound to be exciting!

Single-Gender

1. Millard West “Uptown” (3 first-place votes, no change)

2. Elkhorn South “Shockwave” (NC)

3. Westside “Simply Irresistible” (NC)

4. Millard North “Illumination” (NC)

5. Papillion-La Vista South “Titan Radiance” (NC)

6. Lincoln East “Elegance” (NC)

7. Papillion-La Vista “Monarchy” (NC)

8. Papillion-La Vista “Heart & Soul” (NC)

9. Millard South “Stage One” (NC)

10. Pius X “Prism” (NC)

    Receiving Votes: Elkhorn North "ENcore"

    
    

News and Notes:

• The rankings may be holding steady for now, but that doesn’t mean they’re set in stone! With a few big competitions coming up, there’s still plenty of opportunity for shake ups.

  
  

Prep

1. Gretna “Evolution” (3 first-place votes, no change)

2. Millard West “Swing Cats” (NC)

3. Westside “Warrior Express” (NC)

4. Lincoln Southwest “Ambience” (NC)

5. Millard North “‘Intensity” (NC)

   Receiving Votes: Papillion-La Vista South "Titan Express", Elkhorn South "Power Surge"

   
   

News and Notes:

• The prep division rankings are also staying quiet, as many groups have wrapped up their seasons, including Westside, Lincoln Southwest, and Millard North. With fewer competitions left, the rankings may be settling, but anything can still happen - there's a marquee Gretna vs. Millard West matchup this weekend at Lewis Central.

Small School:

1. Wahoo “Royalty” (1 first-place vote, no change)

2. Standing Bear “The Renegades” (1 first-place vote, +1)

3. Skutt Catholic “Vivace” (1 first-place vote, -1)

4. Aurora “Rhapsody” (Not Ranked)

5. Blair “Ovation” (-1)

   Receiving Votes: Plattsmouth "Out of the Blue"

   
   

News and Notes:

• Wahoo continues to hold its spot at the top, but Standing Bear made a statement by placing above them at Lincoln Northeast’s The Rock. 

• The voting panel is currently at a dead split, as no choir received more than one first-place vote. Standing Bear is done for the season, while Wahoo and Skutt each have one more opportunity to notch a solid placings and sway the voters.