Matt Euse

[Matt Euse @eusematt]

@scottguzman @THEnebpreps Thanks Coach!

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

The 2025-26 NebPreps Boys basketball Coach of the Year is Matt Euse of Elgin Public/ Pope John, as voted by the public.

Euse helped lead the Wolfpack to a 25-4 season and an appearance in the Class D2 championship.

[NBCA @NBCA_coaches]

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Class D1 and D2 All-State honorees!
@HDJaguars @ElmCreekBuffs @TheFHSWarriors @ElginPublic @ACHS_Defenders @BulldogsPHS

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

Capping off a fantastic 2025-26 season of high school basketball in Nebraska, Hurrdat Sports is pleased to reveal our 2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards winners.

Coach of the Year voting is still open ⤵️
https://t.co/fv4y0ZiivL

[Matt Euse @eusematt]

Proud Coach right here! @JarekErickson21

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

Jarek Erickson (@JarekErickson21) is your Class D2 Player of the Year🥇

The EPPJ senior averaged 16.6 points, adding 9.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in 2026.

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

Jarek Erickson (@JarekErickson21) is your Class D2 Player of the Year🥇

The EPPJ senior averaged 16.6 points, adding 9.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in 2026.

[Hurrdat Sports @HurrdatSports]

Hurrdat Sports is pleased to reveal our 2026 NebPreps Basketball Awards, honoring the player of the year in all six classes for both boys and girls.

Here’s a look at your 2026 finalists ⤵️
https://t.co/uU2W3Yejxl

[Norfolk Daily News @NorfolkNews]

SELECT: “Jarek is an outstanding basketball player and leader,” EPPJ coach Matt Euse said. “But all of his best qualities are off the court. He is an excellent student, he is extremely humble and he is the best teammate you will find."

https://t.co/IRdYP9jdh0

[Damon Cook @DamonCook_]

Elgin Public/Pope John's Jarek Erickson was named the @NorfolkNews Class D captain.

He averaged 16.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game this season. His efforts helped EPPJ finish as the Class D2 runner-up.
#nebpreps
All-area teams below:
https://t.co/6dIVMNynBh

[Matt Euse @eusematt]

@ChrisHollister @MikeSautter_ In JH or High School basketball, yes. Not in the sweet 16

[Matt Euse @eusematt]

Sad to say, Coach is freaking out more during this Husker game!

[Mr. Trofholz, Assistant AD ⚓️ @CoachTrofholz]

This is almost the same starting five as @EPPJ_athletics

[Jonah Bradley @coach_jb1]

General observation from Semifinal Friday & Championship Saturday:

Things I DID NOT see coaches coaching 👀
➡️ Body language
➡️ Attitude
➡️ Effort

There’s a lesson in that. 💯

[Tony Chapman @tony_chapman76]

The @harvestsportsNE Super-Six All-Tournament teams powered by @OrthoNebraska.

@natekelley_5, Captain
@UzziahSanders
@DerekTonjes2026
@Dakar1Wilson
Gaven Baker, @bergancatholic
@Levi_Webb_

#nebpreps

https://t.co/EvLIolmGim

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

“They knew it was possible, they just had to stay the course and execute… I’m so proud to be their coach.”

McCool Junction coach @jabewurtz talks after the No. 6 Mustangs take down No. 2 LHNE to move on to the Class D1 semifinals.

#nebpreps | @pinnbank

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

No. 1 seed Elgin Public/Pope John will play in its first state title game as a program tomorrow. ❤️

#nebpreps | @pinnbank

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

EPPJ defeats GACC 44-33 to advance to its first championship game since the schools consolidated. The Wolfpack will play in the Class D2 state title game.

#nebpreps | @pinnbank

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

“That’s just what it takes - trust in confidence in [my] teammates.”

Jarek Erickson had 12 of his game-high 18 points in the first half, leading No. 1 Elgin Public/Pope John past No. 5 GACC 44-33 in the Class D2 semifinals.

#nebpreps | @pinnbank

[Nick Benes @njbenes]

Shout out to Twin River graduate @eusematt on making it to PBA tomorrow! 🏆

[Mr. Trofholz, Assistant AD ⚓️ @CoachTrofholz]

EPPJ has a really solid starting five today. Gonna be tough down here this week. Coach did let his players know of the switch, “Sammy’s starting boys”. @EPPJ_athletics

[nebpreps @THEnebpreps]

Our @JacobPadilla_ has his players to watch for the Nebraska boys state tournament ⬇️

https://t.co/cj6InEhDco