Omaha South Changes Some Divisions, Solidifies Others: Nebraska Show Choir Rankings (2/27/26)

By William Soquet, Editor-in-Chief

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

2. Westside “Amazing Technicolor Show Choir” (+3)

3. Millard West “West in the Groove” (-1)

4. Gretna East “Equinox” (-1)

5. Elkhorn North “adrENaline” (-1)

6. Grand Island Northwest “14 Karat Gold” (+1)

7. Elkhorn South “Blackout” (-1)

8. Lincoln Southwest “Resonance” (NC)

9. Millard North “Infinity” (+3)

10. Lincoln East “Express” (-1)

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

12. Hastings “UNCAGED” (-1)

13. Omaha South “The Ambassadors” (NC)

14. Norris “Gold” (NC)

15. Millard South “South on Stage” (NC)

Receiving Votes: Lincoln High “Chain Reaction”

News and Notes

-        A win at Omaha South was a shot in the arm for ATSC, who catapulted above Elkhorn North, Gretna East and Millard West to capture the runner-up spot in the rankings. While Westside is done competing locally for the season, they will factor into an absolutely stacked Heart of America Orlando contest on Mar. 28.

-        Another group who benefitted from a strong showing at Omaha South was Millard North, who claimed the final podium spot ahead of Lincoln East and Papio South. Infinity raced back into the top ten on the strength of a well-rounded performance. Their competitive season is over, although they will perform in exhibition at Galaxy of the Stars on Mar. 14.

Single-Gender

1. Millard North “Illumination” (3 first-place votes, no change)

2. Millard West “Uptown” (NC)

3. Westside “Simply Irresistible” (NC)

4. Elkhorn South “Shock Wave” (+1)

5. Papillion-La Vista South “Titan Radiance” (-1)

6. Millard South “Stage One” (+1)

7. Papillion-La Vista “Monarchy” (+1)

8. Pius X “Prism” (-2)

9. Papillion-La Vista “Heart and Soul” (NC)

10. Papillion-La Vista South “Revolution” (NC)

Receiving Votes: Marian “Momentum”

News and Notes

-        Four of the top five groups gathered at Omaha South last weekend, and the results have major ramifications for the rest of the season. Illumination captured the division win, followed by Uptown and Simply Irresistible.

-        Stage One takes a spot back after winning their division at the Indianola Ascension competition in Iowa last weekend.

Prep

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

2. Millard West “Swing Cats” (NC)

3. Westside “Warrior Express” (NC)

4. Elkhorn South “Power Surge” (NC)

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

   
   

News and Notes

-        Despite Warrior Express winning their division at Omaha South over Swing Cats, it was not enough for the panel to move them ahead of the Millard West ensemble.

-        Titan Express solidified their top-five spot with a podium placement in prep at Omaha South, outpacing Millard North Infinity and Grand Island Future Image.

Small School

1. Wahoo “Royalty” (3 first-place votes, no change)

2. Skutt Catholic “Vivace” (NC)

3. Aurora “Rhapsody” (NC)

4. Blair “Ovation” (NC)

5. Plattsmouth “Out of the Blue” (NC)

News and Notes

-        Skutt traveled to South Dakota over the weekend, placing fourth at the Mitchell Show Choir Classic.

-        Wahoo hosted many of the state’s small school choirs on Feb. 21, with Blair placing second, Plattsmouth placing fourth, and Seward placing fifth.

-        A top-five matchup will occur this weekend at Bellevue East, where Wahoo and Blair will battle with each other as well as Lincoln Northwest, Dallas Center-Grimes, and others.