At the heart of every successful student experience is a coach who inspires, leads, and empowers. NSAA activities are the other half of education—cultivating character, perseverance, and community. These transformative experiences across 24 sports and 5 activities would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of coaches in our member schools.
To honor these exceptional leaders, the NSAA is proud to announce that nominations are open for our Champions for Coaches program—an initiative that celebrates active coaches who go above and beyond for students, schools, and communities. We invite students, administrators, parents/guardians, and community members to nominate coaches who embody this spirit of excellence.
Nomination Deadline: Monday, January 27, 2025
Nominations will be reviewed by an NSAA selection committee.
Recognition Event:
One coach from each of the activities listed below will be honored during a special reception on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the 6:00 p.m. CST Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Champions for Coaches will also be recognized on-court during halftime of the game.
Activities & Sports Eligible for Recognition:
Fall Activities: Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, Girls Cross Country, Boys Cross Country, Football, Softball, Unified Sports® Bowling, Volleyball, Play Production
Winter Activities: Girls Bowling, Boys Bowling, Girls Wrestling, Boys Wrestling, Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys Swimming & Diving, Basketball (Boys & Girls), Unified Sports® Track & Field, Debate, Speech, Journalism, Music
Spring Activities: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Baseball, Girls Tennis, Boys Golf, Girls Track & Field, Boys Track & Field
Every coach plays a vital role in shaping the future, but some go further—motivating students to achieve their best, fostering a culture of respect, and building bridges between the classroom and the community. If you know a coach who exemplifies these qualities, we encourage you to nominate them.
Nomination Form: https://tinyurl.com/3jppfuah
Together, let’s recognize the coaches who inspire greatness every day.
Girls, Boys, JV Wrestling today, Thursday Jan. 9th, vs Nebrsaka City. Wrestling starts at 6 pm.
Parent's Night will be before the wrestling starts. F & M Bank will have a check presentation as well. Come out and support the Tigers!
#strengthinstripes
South School students were able to review and practice our ROARS expectations at each area of the building today. What a great first day back from break!
Welcome back to school! Today our preschool students painted snow with watercolors!
Wrestling and Basketball have been postponed. All school facilities will be closed to high school, middle school, and youth practices and activities.
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is highlighting oranges in January. Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C, which will help boost your immune system during the winter months. Check out the attached fact and recipe sheet for more information about oranges.
Congratulations to Robert Gilkerson for winning the most outstanding wrestler of the meet at the Auburn Invite today! #TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
Congratulations to all the Falls City student/athletes this past fall sports season!
Girl's and Boy's Basketball vs Maryville, MO at the Southeast Nebraska Shootout in Auburn. Girls play at 2:30 pm, boys at 4:00 pm.
#gotigers
Happy New Year from Falls City Public Schools. #2025 #letsmakeitgreat
Girls Wrestling team will travel to Conestoga High School to participate in the spotlight on Girls Wrestling Tournament. Best of luck to the athletes and coaches. #puttheirbackonthemat
Best of luck to the Tiger girls and boys basketball teams as the play in the Weeping Water Holiday tournament today and tomorrow!
#strengthinstripes
Merry Christmas from Falls City Public District 56.
Falls City HS Wrestling Boys competed today at the Auburn Invite. They finished 4th as a team with a 125 points.
Boys Results
Dayton Snethen- 4th
Bailey Thimmes- 2nd 🥈
Kaleb Kaiser- 4th
Caden Collier- 4th
Robert Gilkerson- 1st 🥇
Mason Collier- 2nd 🥈
Blakely Sells- 2nd 🥈
Chase Simpson- 3rd 🥉
#TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
Falls City HS Wrestling Girls competed today at very tough Platteview Invite.
Girls Results
Gabi Young- 2nd 🥈
Taytum Maddox- 4th
#TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
Falls City HS Wrestling Boys competed tonight at very tough Platteview Invite. Eight boys competed at the Varsity level and seven competed at the JV level.
Varsity Results
Bailey Thimmes- 4th
Robert Gilkerson- 3rd 🥉
Blakely Sells- 4th
JV Results
Dayton Snethen- 2nd🥈
Kaleb Kaiser- 4th
Ryker Jones- 1st 🥇
#TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
Middle School Boys Basketball wraps up there season today, 12/21, at the Syracuse Tournament. Tigers will play the Rockets at 9:00 AM in the MS Gym.
Girls and Boys Wrestling both in action today. Girls at Platteview, 10 AM. Boys at Auburn, 9:30 AM. (Saturday, December 21st)
What a great way to wrap up the first semester at FCMS! Our students ended the day with an Eliminator Classroom Competition, our PBIS Tiger Ticket drawing, & Mr. Huppert & Mrs. Robeson getting pied in the face as a reward for student participation in our annual NJHS food drive! We can't wait to have everyone back in 2025. Have a safe & happy break!
