They shined on the diamond, thrived on the gridiron, stood out on the court. They stood out in 2020-21. Over the next few weeks, the Journal Star will reveal nominees for its Area Prep Sports Awards virtual show. Here are the volleyball finalists.
Derek Branch
³§³¦³ó´Ç´Ç±ô:ÌýLincoln Southeast | Year: Senior
A two-way standout for the Knights, Branch gave the offense a boost as a wide receiver and anchored the defense at cornerback. He had 56 tackles and three interceptions last season. Offensively, Branch, a Nebraska walk-on, had 18 catches for 181 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
Noah Walters
³§³¦³ó´Ç´Ç±ô:ÌýLincoln East | Year:Ìý´³³Ü²Ô¾±´Ç°ù
Walters was the leading passer in Class A with 2,753 yards and 28 touchdowns. Walters threw for more than 400 yards three times in the Spartans’ 7-3 season. He could tuck and run, too, racking up 219 rushing yards.
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Trevor Brown
³§³¦³ó´Ç´Ç±ô:ÌýWaverly | Year:Ìý´³³Ü²Ô¾±´Ç°ù
The 6-foot-2, 272-pounder is an imposing presence on both sides of the ball for the Vikings. On offense, he paved the way for a potent rushing game. Then, he lived in opponents’ backfields with 32 tackles for loss among (59 total tackles).Â