Archangels Catholic takes down Elgin Public/Pope John 50-30 in the Nebraska Class D2 Championship on March 14, 2026. Gavin Geilenkirchen, Brenden Johannes, Tucker Czarnick and coach Eric Kessler talks with the media after the game. Nebraska state basketball coverage is powered by Pinnacle Bank. The Way Banking Should Be. Find out more at pinnbank.com. 0:00 - Coach general comments 1:08 - At what point did you realize this team would be here 2:00 - Did it feel like you flew under the radar? 2:29 - How did defense carry the team to this point 3:25 - Gavin what do you enjoy about defense - it’s about effort and mentality 4:36 - Game short of state championship last season 5:20 - What does the Humphrey community mean to you? 6:18 - Did losing subdistrict serve as a learning lesson? 7:20 - Went into state with a chip on our shoulder 8:21 - Collective team effort 9:15 - Defensive mindset 10:05 - Player and coach relationship 10:49 - Playing uptempo is our thing 12:17 - We’re pretty ol...