Nebraska Show Choir Rankings (3/13/25)

By Thea Lierman, Nebraska contributor

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.

This will be the last set of weekly rankings for the season. An expanded postseason rankings will be released at a later date.

Large School

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

2. Gretna “Revolution” (NC)

3. Westside “ATSC” (NC)

4. Gretna East “Equinox” (NC)

5. Lincoln Southwest “Resonance” (NC)

6. Lincoln East “Express” (+1)

7. Grand Island Northwest “14 Karat Gold” (-1)

8. Papillion-La Vista South “Titanium” (+4)

9. Omaha South “The Ambassadors” (NC)

10. Elkhorn North “adrENaline” (+1)

11. Millard North “Infinity” (-3)

12. Elkhorn South “Blackout” (-2)

13. Pius X “Spectrum” (NC)

14. Grand Island “Ultimate Image” (NC)

15. Norris “Gold” (NC)

News and Notes:

• Papillion-La Vista South made a significant jump in the rankings, moving from 12th to 8th after placing third at the Lewis Central Clash of the Titans against several notable groups.

• For most groups that haven’t already wrapped up their seasons, this weekend most likely marks their final competition, closing out an incredible season for groups all across Nebraska.

Single Gender

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

2. Elkhorn South “Shockwave” (NC)

3. Westside “Simply Irresistible” (NC)

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

5. Millard North “Illumination” (-1)

6. Lincoln East “Elegance” (NC)

7. Papillion-La Vista “Monarchy” (NC)

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

9. Pius X “Prism” (+1)

10. Millard South “Stage One” (-1)

    Receiving Votes: Elkhorn North "ENcore"

News and Notes

• There are a few changes in the rankings, with Papillion-La Vista South passing Millard North and Pius X overtaking Millard South, but overall, the standings remain largely unchanged.

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)

News and Notes

• With most prep groups finished for the season, their rankings stay the same! Evolution beat Swing Cats at Lewis Central to cement their spot on top.

Small School

1. Wahoo “Royalty” (2 first-place votes, no change)

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

3. Standing Bear “The Renegades” (-1)

4. Aurora “Rhapsody” (NC)

5. Blair “Ovation” (NC)

News and Notes

• The only major shift is Skutt Catholic reclaiming their 2nd place spot by moving ahead of Standing Bear in the rankings.