I want to give a sincere thank you to
@CoachSiske
for saving my life last night. We were at dinner and a piece of chicken got lodged in my windpipe. I couldn't breathe and he immediately did the Heimlich on me. Scariest moment of my life no question. Tony, I love you man ✊
The day I've been waiting for came on Friday when I asked my best friend to marry me and she responds with "Are you f'ing me?" Yep that's my future wife and why I love her! Can't wait to see what our future holds.
Finally, today is the day that I am blessed to marry my best friend and my soul mate!
@LauraHilkemann
, I can't wait to see your beautiful smile in that wedding dress in a few hours and get our party on with all of our friends and family! See you soon babe and I love you! 😘
It's crazy that even months later you still pick up the phone to call your dad to get fatherly advice and then it hits ya, just takes your breath away. Always will be my best friend! Kids, all those times you think your dad is being a hardass, hug him for it cuz he loves you!
Excited to announce that
@GBorch7
will be joining our HS basketball staff next year. He is one of the top young coaches in the state, and will now be swagging out in MAROON sweater vests! You will love being apart of the Waverly
#Family
of coaches. Blessed to have you on board
I would like to announce that I have officially accepted a full-time position to work with
@MattCumro
and
@Lincoln_Supreme
@SCB_lincoln
. I will continue to be the head boy's basketball coach
@145activities
. The last 12 years as an HS special education teacher have been amazing!
What makes your morning better as a coach waking up after a loss? Getting a message from an opposing team's fan letting you know that they saw one of your players check on a little kid after the game after he collided with him in the stands. Not always about Ws & Ls
#LifeLessons
@GBRosenthal
@nsaahome
We are 30 minutes away from a 6.5 hour/410 mile trip to Scottsbluff and couldn't be happier to go. Like
@mmez07
said, we are looking at it as a bonding trip and a chance to play in March. What more does a team want?
#Family
Pretty proud of this group of guys! Have faced a lot of adversity throughout the year and they just find ways to get the job done.
@Viking_crew
you're a pretty special group and we need you Friday at 4pm!
#Family
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995 WAVERLY HAS WON A STATE GAME! They hold on to get a 41-40 win over Skutt. Semifinals will be on Friday!
#nebpreps
@ryanreeder44
Pretty incredible to think that all of the EMC Boys and Girls basketball teams made a district final this year. Says a lot about what kind of players and coaches we have representing our conference. Feel blessed to be apart of it!
#Family
It's Semifinal Friday and excited to see PBA packed for our matchup vs Beatrice at 4pm. Days like today are why kids across the state spend so much time in the gym and the weight room. Enjoy the moment and treasure the memories.
@Viking_crew
, let's get crazy!!
#Family
Very unfortunate news coming from the Lancaster County Health Dept but we understand the circumstances. The beauty of sports is that we face adversity every day. It could be in practice or in games, so this is nothing new to us. We will adapt, overcome and persevere.
#LifeLessons
People really need to look themselves in the mirror if you sign the petition to remove
@andygrosshans
from our School Board. Some people have no idea what it takes to be in a leadership position, it's way harder than it looks. Andy is a great guy who genuinely cares for Dist 145!
One month from today, I get to say "Yes" to my beautiful wife-to-be and best friend
@LauraHilkemann
. From the moment I met her, I knew she was The One. August 1st can't come soon enough!
It's official! Waverly/Scottsbluff pt 2
We will be hosting
@bearcat_hoops
on Saturday at 1pm for a chance at State. Scottsbluff was an extremely gracious host last year so let's show them the same kind of love! That atmosphere there was special so let's see if we can top it
The Vikings season comes to an end with a 47-43 loss to Norris. Seniors, it's been special coaching you guys. You are a very resilient bunch! Makes a coaches life easier when you don't have to preach effort. Thanks for making Waverly a special place! Love you guys!
#Family
Wishing
@Drew_Miller4
well as he had surgery today to repair his torn ACL that occurred during our State Basketball game! Guaranteed he comes back even stronger
#Family
#Dawg
Two years ago today I lost my best friend who was also my father. It seems like yesterday that last time we spoke on the phone. If you haven't done so in awhile, make that call and let your dad know you love him cuz one day you won't be able to.
#Family
New basketball poster for this year! Huge shoutout to
@frittonphoto
on his photography skills. You have always done an amazing job but this time, absolute 🔥🔥🔥
#Family
Appreciate all the support today for our players! It means the world to them to see the student section packed and rocking in addition to so many family and community members. Let's do it again Friday at 4pm!
#Family
Keep your thoughts with
@LandonTjaden
tonight. Cleared to practice this week and unfortunately hurt his same leg again tonight in practice. Kid was busting his a$$ to get back on the court! Much love 🙏
Words don't do it justice how much I love this team. Even tho we didn't get the plaque we wanted, the amount this team improved from day 1 to a district final, is unfathomable. Thank you for guys, today is a day I will remember forever!
#Family
#BeADawg
2 days 2 games 2 road wins over ranked teams. Vikings get a 51-44 over Platteview to improve to 10-1. Love the energy. Love seeing guys step up. Love the unselfishness. Love the belief in yourself. And I love this team! Be happy but hungry again on Monday
#Family
Prayers go out to the family of John Tucker. Everytime you would see him, you would be greeted with a smile and asked how you were doing. You will be dearly missed my friend!
The best kind of Game Days! State tournament time! Can't wait to see PBA full of the
@Viking_crew
being rowdy as we take on the defending champs, Omaha Skutt.
9am tipoff for the quarterfinal matchup.
There is nothing like March basketball!
Never been this excited for a 9am Saturday practice before! Or maybe its just the team dinner afterwards that's has my juicing flowing 😂 But damn it feels good to be practicing in March when girl's State Bball is going and Spring sports are ending their first week.
#Blessed
Waverly wins on a last second layup by Ben Carter to pull out a 62 to 60 win over Beatrice. Execution is a beautiful thing and can't say enough how much I love these guys! Now the real season start
#Allgasnobrakes
#Family
Waverly gets the 55-50 win over Elkhorn. First 2-0 start since 2005 for the Vikings. Amazing what happens when kids believe and play for one another!
#allgasnobreaks
#Family
Rest easy Coach! Always loved our battles on the court and conversations off of them. Keep the Feeken family and Gretna community in your thoughts and prayers! 🙏
Gretna basketball coach Brad Feeken has sadly lost his fight with cancer.
But this is how he’ll be remembered - passionate, fiery, and a man who loved his players & students.
Keeping the Gretna community in our thoughts & prayers today.
#ForFeek
So proud of our school today! Congrats to
@WaverlyFootbal1
and
@Waverlyvikesvb
on their seasons. Pretty special group of kids! And shoutout to the coaches for all of their efforts! Hang your heads high a lot of people are proud of you
#Family
A lot of the hate on Twitter about our beloved Huskers are from people who: A) Never coached a day in their life B) Fail to realize these are 18-22 yr old kids who are working towards a degree on top of hours of meetings and practice each day or C) Just not very intelligent peope
Last night was another one of those moments where you think, damn I am proud to be a Viking. Not only because we won, but because of the class our team has.
@WaverlyFootbal1
, props on representing our community the right way!
#Family
Few post-season notes for 19/20 Bball season:
-Most wins since 2013
-First district final appearance since 2013
And 2 New School Records:
-Best defense in school history, giving up 42.3ppg, shattered 1955 record of 46.9
-Least TOs per game at 9.3, broke 2009 record of 11.2
A total team effort tonight and couldn't be more proud of these guys in our 48 to 30 win over Blair. A lot to work on next week but 1-0 is a great start!
Also, keep
@LandonTjaden
in your thoughts as he had a knee injury tonight! Thinking of you my guy
#Family
If you would have told us back in June that we would be playing in the State Semifinals, pretty sure everyone in this program would have said Hell Yes! Amazing what happens when you have a group of players who believe in one another and are okay with being coached. Love you guys!
Waverly loses a tough one in the State semi's to Beatrice 41-29. Waverly finishes the season at 16-7 and secured the first win at State since 1995.
An Hef 14pts 4reb
AJ Hef 8pts
Harms 3pts
Murray/Marsh 2pts
Thanks
@Viking_crew
for showing out!
@ryanreeder44
@145activities
Three years ago today, I had to say goodbye to my best friend. Hope the beer is cold, the racing is good, and you have that big ol grin on your face old man. You're a big reason why I am the man I am today. I miss you and love you lots!
Thank you to all of the fans and
@Viking_crew
for driving over 400 miles to support your team! You had a big impact on the fight this team had, what an atmosphere!
Waverly earns a 40 to 33 win over Elkhorn. Could not be more proud of a group of young men! Way to fight tonight and improve your game.
#Family
#nebpreps
Instead of Noah Vedral.... wish we had guys like
@BSCHEIERMAN32
or
@bradyd2323
suiting up this week. But props to guys like that for doing big things elsewhere! Big time hoopers in this state for sure 🙌🙌
It's not every day you get a chance to play for a championship! EMC Tournament Championship Final tonight vs Bennington at Elkhorn North 530pm tip. Lock it in Viking Nation!
#Family
Crazy it's been a year since we've lost you but not a day goes by that I don't think of you or recognize the lessons you've taught me. You will always be my hero! Kids don't take for granted those moments you have with your parents, a day will come that you will miss it!
Game day is finally here! Waverly travels to
@LSWHoops
to take on the SilverHawks in their Jamboree game. Tipoff is at 730pm. 🏀💪
Shout out to
@frittonphoto
on another poster that is 🔥 Dude does amazing work!
#Family
Amazing what happens when you have a group of DAWGS! You guys are awesome. Been very fortunate to coach a lot of good players throughout the years. Appreciate you all!
#Family
Elkhorn 39
Waverly 44
Final VBB
Vikes get a win in the EMC semi's tonight against a tough Elkhorn team to improve to 11-5. Extra special win tonight! This was
@ryanreeder44
's 100th Varsity win! Boys play in the championship game on Friday night.
@ryanreeder44
@145activities
Nothing better than going on the road and getting a win over a very tough GINW team 50-43! Proud of this squad! Time for some free styles on the bus ride home now
#Allgasnobreaks
#Family
Special shout out to
@noahsto1
and
@BarrettSkro
on winning their last home game as seniors. Pretty special to walk off the court and know you gave it your all with no regrets. Much respect gentlemen!
That's how you play the game guys! Vikings get a Big W tonight 51-48 on the road against a very talented Seward basketball team. When you work hard and play as one good things happen!
#Family
Waverly's season ends with a 62-42 loss to a very talented Platteview team. Can't say enough about how amazing these young men are. If one word describes this team, it's FAMILY and what more could a coach ask for. Love you guys!
#AlwaysFamily
#nebpreps
Always nice to learn something new about your team that will pay dividends down the road! Proud of these guys as we improve to 4-0 after a 50-31 win over Crete. Best start to the season for the Waverly boys since 2005. Coachable, hard working, and unselfish play=success
#Family
We are about 2.5 hours from tipoff at Scottsbluff. It's more than just a Game Day today, it's a chance to play in March which every little kid dreams about. These guys have been amazing on this trip, can't wait to see what they do on the court. Embrace the moment!
#Family
Congrats to
@ben_carterr12
on making 1st team EMC! That is quite a honor for a kid who has worked his tail off, in the weight room, on the court, and also most importantly, in the classroom!
#Family
Heyyyyyyyy!!!!
Let's Goooo!!! Congrats to
@Lady_Vike_Bball
on earning that trip to State! Another unbelievable atmosphere at Scottsbluff and wonderful hospitality
Every competitor embraces the week of districts! Summer weights. Fall workouts. Leagues. Camps. Early morning shooting all for moments like this!
Can't wait to see what happens with this group of dudes.
Sub-districts tonight vs Plattsmouth at Platteview HS. 7pm tipoff
All I can say is thank you fellas for playing like a team, sticking together and doing things the right way to earn a 59-42 win over Ralston. This is why there is nothing like coaching, always learning life lessons.
#Family
Congrats
@TitanHoops160
for being the stingiest defense in Class B this year. Nice seeing EMC schools be
#1
and
#2
in that category and both setting school records for defensive ppg!
#Family
4 years ago, I got to experience something pretty special with a team full of believers and achievers. That weekend will always hold a special place in my heart! What a ride it was ladies! Hey
@coachshives
did you ever find that parking spot in the back of the lot?
#AlwaysFamily
Let's Gooo! So proud of these guys and being able to experience playing at PBA. The sky is the limit when you play with passion and focus, most importantly, play together. Love you dudes!
#Family
Final
Waverly: 57
Scottsbluff: 30
Andrew Heff- 20, Preston Harms- 12, Cole Murray- 11, AJ Heff- 7. For the first time since 2013, the Vikings are headed to state!
#nebpreps
Amazing things happen when you believe in yourself and never get too high or too low. Stay focused at the task at hand and earned that WIN! Proud to be your coach
#Family
So excited to start on this journey tomorrow with a fantastic group of guys! When you get to coach kids who want to be coached, play their tails off and play together, what more do you really want. Let's get it!
#Family
🏀
Been waiting awhile for this tweet, but IT'S GAMEDAY!!
The Vikings will host the Blair Bears tonight and will be broadcasted by our amazing
@strivsports
crew. We will miss you
@Viking_crew
but at least we are playing this winter!
#Family
Congratulations to
@andrewheff23
@colemurray_10
and
@prestonharms5
on being named first team EMC all-conference! They led the team to a 4-1 conference record and co-champions of the EMC. Great job my dudes!
Words don't describe how we feel about this basketball team today! The right effort and attitude will take you a long ways, in life not just in basketball! Proud of our 49 to 43 win over Kearney Catholic. Lets get to work Monday and get better!
#Family