Patterson: Mission complete; Crusaders take sting from 2016 and turn it into title motivation

From left, Wahoo’s Kyla Swanson, Morgan Marotz and Kinsley Tingelhoff celebrate a point in set two against Grand Island Central Catholic.

Wahoo’s Lillian Mann, left,  and Madilyn Larson attempt to block a ball hit by Grand Island Central Catholic’s Avery Kalvoda.

Wahoo attempts to keep the ball alive in set two.

Wahoo’s Morgan Marotz bumps the ball in the first set.

Wahoo hoists the trophy after sweeping GICC.

Omaha Skutt’s Rebecca Langel and her teammates celebrate their 3-1 victory over Omaha Duchesne.

Omaha Skutt celebrates a point in the first set.

Omaha Skutt’s Megan Skovsende and her teammates are presented the championship trophy after defeating Omaha Duchesne in the Class B championship.

Omaha Duchesne’s Mayah Delgado-Walker wipes away tears after losing to Omaha Skutt.

Omaha Skutt’s Rebecca Langel fails to make a dig.

Millard North celebrates a point in the first set.

Omaha Marian’s Margaret Mullen, left, and Emily Bressman, back-center, celebrate a point.

Omaha Marian players hoist the trophy after defeating Millard North during the Class A championship.

Omaha Marian players hoist the championship trophy.

Omaha Marian celebrates their final point.

Omaha Marian’s Sarah Wing embraces Mary Heim.

Omaha Marian’s Lauren Isenberg  tips the ball over the net.

Omaha Marian’s Emily Bressman bumps the ball to pass.

Millard North’s McKenna Ruch delivers a spike against Omaha Marian’s Sarah Wing.

Millard North’s Eve Fountain fails to keep the ball alive.

Left to right, Dalton Nelson, Nick Ferrarini and Nick Morrison cheer on the Mustangs.

Omaha Duchesne’s Megan Smith, center, and Kiersten Capelle, left, leap in celebration.

Omaha Skutt and Omaha Duchesne play in the Class B championship.

Omaha Duchesne Academy’s Caroline Ortman delivers a hit against Omaha Skutt Catholic in the Class B NSAA State Volleyball Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Omaha Skutt Catholic defeated Omaha Duchesne Academy 3-1. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha Skutt Catholic’s Lily Heyne (14) bumps the ball alongside teammate Taylor O’Malley (3) against Omaha Duchesne Academy in the Class B NSAA State Volleyball Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Omaha Skutt Catholic defeated Omaha Duchesne Academy 3-1. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott looks on while watching his daughter Sydney play for Omaha Skutt Catholic. Omaha Skutt Catholic and Omaha Duchesne Academy play in the Class B NSAA State Volleyball Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Omaha Skutt Catholic defeated Omaha Duchesne Academy 3-1. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Omaha Skutt Catholic’s Sydney McDermott (24) shot is blocked by Omaha Duchesne Academy’s Allison Brown (8) in the Class B NSAA State Volleyball Championship at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Omaha Skutt Catholic defeated Omaha Duchesne Academy 3-1. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Grand Island Central Catholic’s Allison Kalvoda (9) and Katie Maser (11) look on dejected as they watch Wahoo celebrate in the Class C1 NSAA State Volleyball Championships at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Wahoo’s Madilyn Larson (8) and Morgan Marotz (25) embrace in celebration after sweeping Grand Island Central Catholic during the Class C1 NSAA State Volleyball Championships at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Wahoo cheerleaders and students entertain themselves during a timeout against Grand Island Central Catholic during the Class C1 NSAA State Volleyball Championships at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Grand Island Central Catholic’s Allison Kalvoda (9), Avery Kalvoda (6), Kate McFarland (5), Katie Maser (11) and Jenna Lowry (2) celebrate a point in the first set against Wahoo during the Class C1 NSAA State Volleyball Championships at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD

The Hartington Cedar Catholic student section cheers on the Trojans as they take on the Superior Wildcats. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Anna Reifenrath (3) readies herself at the net. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Anna Reifenrath (3) hits the ball as Superior’s Megan Miller (11) defends. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Maddie Wieseler (12) hits the ball as Superior’s Nicki Kirchhoff (4) defends. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic head coach Denae Buss complains to the referee’s about a lift. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Superior High School junior Trenten Theis shows his patriotic spirit while cheering on the Trojans. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Megan Heimes (5) cheers on her teammates from the bench. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Superior’s Kalynn Meyer (20) hits between Hartington Cedar Catholic defenders Brianna Miller (10) and Anna Reifenrath (3). Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Superior’s Emma Schnakenberg (14) goes up for a block. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Nicki Kirchhoff (4) digs the ball. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Hartington Cedar Catholic’s Nicki Kirchhoff (4) sets the ball. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

The Superior fans cheer on the Wildcats. Superior defeated Hartington Cedar Catholic 3-2 to win the class C-2 championship. Superior played Hartington Cedar Catholic in the class C-2 state championship volleyball game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska. RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD-HERALD

Superior’s Kalynn Meyer (20), a Nebraska commit, digs the ball in the Class C-2 state championship game.

The Superior volleyball team celebrates winning the Class C-2 state championship.

Superior’s Megan Miller (11) raises her hands in victory after winning the Class C-2 state championship.

Superior coach Kelsea Blevins hugs Nicki Kirchhoff following Superior’s Class C-2 state championship match win.

Superior coach Kelsea Blevins smiles as she presents Kendra Tietjen (15) with her Class C-2 state championship medal.

The Superior volleyball team holds their Class C-2 state championship trophy high.

Johnson-Brock’s Jayse Koehler (14), center, leaps in the air as she celebrates with her teammates following winning the Class D-1 state championship.

Johnson-Brock’s Fallon Stutheit (5) and Jayse Koehler (14) battle at the net with Meridian’s Erin Johnson (6) in the Class D-1 state championship match. 

Johnson-Brock’s Fallon Stutheit (5) serves the ball in the Class D-1 state championship match.

Meridian’s Lauren DeLord (14) celebrates scoring a point against Johnson-Brock in the Class D-1 state championship match.

Johnson-Brock’s Brynn Westenburg (7) and Meridian’s Lauren DeLord (14) battle at the net in the Class D-1 state championship match.

Johnson-Brock’s Jayse Koehler (14) passes the ball in the Class D-1 state championship match.

Johnson-Brock’s Fallon Stutheit (5) hits against the Meridian defense in the Class D-1 state championship match.

Ewing’s Tiana Thramer (3), left, has her shot blocked by Exeter-Milligan’s Tara Mueller (18) in the Class D-2 state championship match.

Ewing fans show their support for Ashley Koenig at the D-2 state championship match.

Exeter-Milligan’s Hannah Beethe (8) spikes the ball in the Class D-2 state championship match.

Ewing’s Tiana Thramer (3) digs the ball in the Class D-2 state championship match.

Exeter-Milligan’s Daisy Kanode (10) sets the ball in the D-2 state championship match.

Ewing’s Bailey Schindler (10) serves the ball in the state championship match.

Exeter-Milligan’s Hannah Beethe (8), Katherine White (1), Kate Jansky (2) and Anna Sluka (3) celebrate a point in the state championship match.

Exeter-Milligan’s Hannah Beethe keeps a volley alive in the state title match.

Exeter-Milligan coach Darcy White talks with her team in the state title match.

Exeter-Milligan celebrates winning the Class D-2 state championship in three sets over Ewing.