High school basketball: Nebraska's Top 10 boys games for February

From Scottsbluff to Omaha, Hartington to Beatrice, and all points in between, basketballs will be dropping through nets throughout the Cornhusker State in February. In all, 459 contests featuring at least one Nebraska school are scheduled to tip off beginning Feb. 1. This week, we present to you our Top 10 basketball battles for February.

In our top matchup of the month, MaxPreps' Class A favorite Omaha Westside travels to Gretna to take on the seventh-ranked Dragons. Of course, both schools are ranked. Plus, there could be a little extra motivation for both schools when they compete for basketball greatness next month.

Our No. 2 pick has third-ranked Bellevue West traveling to fellow Class A hard court power Omaha Central, Nebraska's fourth-ranked big school squad, just before district play opens. Then, a No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle in Class D1 between top-ranked North Platte St. Patrick's and No. 2 Dundy County-Stratton gets the nod as our No. 3 game for February.

Norfolk Catholic travels to Cedar Catholic while Beatrice hosts Wahoo to round out February's Top 5 basketball tussles.

If your game wasn't mentioned in this week's Top 10, don't fret, there is still plenty of basketball action scattered throughout the state over the next few weeks heading into district play. So, buckle your seat belt and get ready for the basketball ride.

Nebraska's Top 10 boys basketball games for February

1. Class A No. 1 Omaha Westside (Omaha) (16-1) at Class A No. 7 Gretna (9-5) — Feb. 17
This game has it all. Both schools dominate the state in multiple sports and both are fielding fantastic basketball squads this winter. Plus, there may be a little extra motivation for both schools when they tip off next month.

2. Class A No. 3 Bellevue West (Bellevue) (15-2) at Class A No. 4 Omaha Central (Omaha) (13-3) — Feb. 18
Two of the Cornhusker State's top programs will take the court in this large school clash.

3. Class D1 No. 1 St. Patrick's (North Platte) (14-2) at Class D1 No. 2 Dunning County-Stratton (14-2) — Feb. 8
We love those No. 1 vs. No. 2 tussles regardless if its during the regular season, or during a postseason run.

4. Class C2 No. 4 Norfolk Catholic (Norfolk) (13-2) at Class C2 No. 5 Cedar Catholic (Hartington) (15-3) — Feb. 18
Not only are these schools rivals, they are both Top 5 squads in 2021-22.

5. Class C1 No. 1 Wahoo (15-2) at Class B No. 4 Beatrice (10-3) — Feb. 5
The Warriors, Class C1's top squad, head south to battle the Orange.

6. Class B No. 8 Sidney (12-5) vs Class B No. 5 Scottsbluff (13-4) — Feb. 5
In a span of 10 days, two of the panhandle's basketball titans battle twice. Sidney travels to Scottsbluff Feb. 5. The Bearcats then return the favor, going to Sidney Feb. 15.

7. Class B No. 1 Skutt Catholic (Omaha) (14-0) at Class B No. 3 Bennington (13-3) — Feb. 1
Omaha Skutt's clean record should still be in tact when Kyle Jurgens' club battles the Badgers on the road.

8. Class A No. 2 Millard North (Omaha) (14-2) at Class A No. 6 Creighton Prep (Omaha) (12-3) — Feb. 15
With a win over one of the state's top squads heading into districts, the victor in this contest could springboard to basketball greatness.

9. Class B No. 9 McCook (13-4) at Class D1 No. 3 Ainsworth (12-4) — Feb. 5
Class D1 Ainsworth has an opportunity to make a statement with a win over its larger foe. McCook just wants to dominate.

10. Class 1A No. 10 Guernsey-Sunrise (Guernsey, Wyo.) (6-3) at Class D2 No. 7 Potter-Dix (Potter) (12-2) — Feb. 5
We love the border battles, especially when they feature Top 10 squads.