Britt Prince’s 30 points propels Class B No. 1 Elkhorn North to win over Bennington
Things are getting back to normal for the Elkhorn North girls basketball team.
That means winning. And a lot.
Britt Prince scored 30 points on Friday night to lead No. 1 Tier B Wolves to a 65-22 away win over No. 9 Bennington. Elkhorn North, the two-time defending champion, drew to 3-1 and dropped the Badgers to 2-2.
Wolves, who led 34-14 at halftime, appear to have shaken off a preseason loss to No. 2 Omaha Skutt. They only lost once all last season.
“We shot the ball terribly (against Skutt),” said coach Ann Prince. “We only have two returning starters, so it’s going to be a while before we’re jelly-ready.”
Prince’s daughter, Britt, who holds more than 30 Division I fellowship offers, led the way. She hit 13 in the first half and 17 in the second while also catching a game-high 14 rebounds.
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The 5-foot-11 junior guards helped Wolves open up some daylight late in the first half after Bennington slipped inside of seven. Within minutes she hit two middle jumpers, a 3-point shot and had a back-the-back assist.
It is certain that none of this escaped the notice of the North Carolina and Arizona coaches who attended the game.
“Britt loosened up in the second quarter and got going,” said Ann Prince. “That was nice to see.”
Grace Thompson added 10 points for Elkhorn North in the first half, where two players are out with knee injuries.
“We got off to a slow start offensively,” said Ann Prince. “But our defense and rebounds were really good.”
The Wolves return on Saturday and travel to North Platte.
Kailey O’Grady scored eight points to beat the Badgers, who host Saturday’s Omaha Gross.
Elkhorn North (3-1)…18 16 11 20 — 65
Bennington (2-2) ……. 7 7 5 3 — 22
EN: Halle Pribnow 2, Reese Booth 4, Britt Prince 30, Grace Heaney 6, Grace Thompson 10, Reagan Palmer 2, Emma Whalen 2, Sydney Stodden 4, McKenna Murphy 5.
Photos: All-Nebraska basketball teams through the years
2022: Industrial strength
The Feltz WealthPlan 2022 All-Nebraska boys’ and girls’ basketball teams: from left: Isaac Traudt of Grand Island, Kaitlyn Emanuel of North Bend Central, Josiah Dotzler of Bellevue West, Britt Prince of Elkhorn North, Jasen Green of Millard North, Taylor McCabe of Fremont, Jayden Dawson of Omaha Central, Mya Babbitt of Millard South, Cale Jacobsen of Ashland-Greenwood and Aaniya Webb of Omaha Central.
ANNA REED, THE WORLD HERALD
2021: Showstopper
This year’s crop of high school basketball talent could be remembered as one of the best in state history. Like a great movie of all time – think The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Casablanca – could these 10 players belong to this top class? Either way, this year’s Prep Hoops season was a must. And unlike some big-budget films, the courtroom drama lived up to the hype. It was a blockbuster state tournament with big stars, twists in the plot and lots of action. So take a moment to look for (top row from left) Frankie Fidler, Saint Thomas, Isaac Traudt, (middle) Taylor McCabe, Britt Prince, Grace Cave, (bottom) Hunter Sallis, Chucky Hepburn, Allison Weidner and Alexis Markowski stole the show. And what a show it was.
ILLUSTRATION BY MATT HANEY/THE WORLD-HERALD
2020: The All-Nebraska Legion
Listed alphabetically by last name: Tyson Gordon, Omaha Skutt; Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Jayme Horan, Millard South; Morgan Maly, Crete; Alexis Markowski, Lincoln Pius X; Taylor McCabe, Fremont; Hunter Sallis, Millard North; Allison Weidner, Humphrey St Francis; Donovan Williams, Lincoln North Star; Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Omaha Central.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MATT HANEY/THE WORLD-HERALD
2019: Masterpiece
Front row, from left: Whitney Brown, Grand Island Northwest; Lauren West, Millard North; Jayme Horan, Millard South; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Morgan Maly, Crete. Back row, from left: Chucky Hepburn, Bellevue West; Charlie Easley, Lincoln Pius X; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Baylor Scheierman, Aurora; John Tonje, Omaha Central.
CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD HERALD
2018: Monumental
From left: Shereef Mitchell, Omaha Burke; Payton Brotzki, Platteview; Canon Köster, Kearney; McKenna Sims, South Sioux City; Brady Heiman, Platteview; Dariauna Lewis, Omaha North; Akol Arop, Omaha Creighton Prep; Brooke Carlson, Elkhorn; Sam Griesel, Lincoln East; and Quinn Weideman, Omaha Westside.
2017: Royal Court
Seated, from left: Jaden Wrightsell, Omaha Northwest; McKenna Minter, Lincoln Northeast; Teddy Allen, boys town. Standing, from left: Chloe Dworak, Lincoln Christian; Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westside; McKenna Simms, South Sioux City; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Canon Köster, Kearney; Ayo Akinwole, Papillion-La Vista.
2016: Time to hang up
Front from left: Quinn Weidemann, Omaha Westide; Aguek Arop, Omaha South; Grace Berry, Lincoln East; Caleal Walker, Omaha South; and Skyler Snider, Kearney. Back from left: Ed Chang, Papillion-La Vista; Rylie Cascio Jensen, Fremont; Nate Schimonitz, Omaha Creighton Prep; Ryan Williams, Fremont; and Chloe Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West.
2015: Shooting Stars
Front from left: Jay Bridgeman, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Jaycee Bradley, Norfolk. Back from left: Tyler Hagedorn, Norfolk; Adam Dykman, Fremont Bergan; Justin Patton, Omaha North; Drew Homa, Omaha Creighton Prep; Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West.
2014: Full Court Press
Above from left: Chatrice White, Shelby-Rising City; Khyri Thomas, Omaha Benson; Jessica Shepard, Fremont. Front from left: Mitchell Hahn, Fremont; Malik Hluchoweckyj, Bellevue West; McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest; Tre’Shawn Thurman, Omaha Central; Maddie Simon, Lincoln Pius X; Kevin Metoyer, Omaha Westside; Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson.
REBECCA S. GRATZ/THE WORLD HERALD
2013: All Shake
Front from left: Alexa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast (wearing rainbow hat); Tra-Deon Hollins, Omaha Central (holding book); Lauren Works, Lincoln Southwest (wearing fedora); McKenzie Brown, Grand Island Northwest (with basketball and balloon). Center from left: Brett Dougherty, Papillion-La Vista (wearing marching band hat); Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast (with bear); Akoy Agau, Omaha Central (with trophy); Kianna Ibis, Omaha Benson (Towel Blowing). Back from left: Cam Williams, Omaha South (with pom poms); Connor Lusso, Millard West (with birthday cake hat).
RYAN SODERLIN/THE WORLD HERALD
2012: Old School
Front from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Jessica Shepard, Lincoln Southeast; Josiah Gustafson, Millard North; Brianna Rollerson, Omaha headquarters; Beth Bohuslavsky, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Back from left: Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Dylan Travis, Omaha Gross; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Brianna Craig, Lincoln Northeast.
ALYSSA SCHUKAR/THE WORLD HERALD
2011: Showstopper
Front from left: Hailey Mandelko, Lexington; Galen Gullie, Omaha Bryan; Emily Cady, Seward; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City. Center from left: Akoy Agau, Omaha Central; Chelsea Mason, Bellevue West; Jalen Bradley, Norfolk; Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West. Back from left: Jayla Hobza, Bellevue East; CJ Carter, Omaha Benson.
MATT MILLER/THE WORLD-HERALD
2010: Good to the end
Clockwise from top left: Alexis Akin-Otiko, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Deverell Biggs, Omaha headquarters; Dwight Smith, Ralston; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Mike Gesell, South Sioux City; Nicole Arp; Kearney; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside; Emily Cady, Seward.
2009: From all directions
Bottom from left: Austin Kaczor, Ewing; Isiah Gandy, Boys Town; Elliott Eliason, Chadron; Jarrell Crayton, Bellevue East; Greg Smith, Ralston. Top from left on page: Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Emily Hauder, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Sarah Nelson, Omaha Westside.
2008: Rare collection
From left: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Jordan Hooper, Alliance; Josh Jones, Omaha headquarters; Marissa Kastanek, Lincoln Southeast; Wes Eikmeier, Fremont Bergan; KK Houser, Lincoln Southeast; Jarell Crayton, Bellevue East; McKayla Knudson, South Sioux City; Jesse Carr, Ainsworth; Nicole Brungardt, Catholic from Norfolk.
From left: Antoine Young, Bellevue West; Brooke Delano, Bellevue West; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Dominique Kelly, Lincoln Northeast; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; Tyler Bullock, Lincoln North Star; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Avery Tyler, Omaha Bryan.
MATT MILLER/THE WORLD-HERALD
2005: Pan-State Oasis
From left: Samantha Schuett, Millard West; Katie Frank, South Sioux City; Matt Culliver, Omaha Bryan; Andrew Bridger, Lincoln Northeast; Matt Hill, Lincoln Southeast; Katie Smith, Omaha Skutt; Zach Potter, Omaha Creighton Prep; Yvonne Turner, Bellevue East; Megan Neuvirth, West Point GACC, Josh Dotzler, Bellevue West.
