LINCOLN — The Clarkson volleyball team lingered on the court at Pinnacle Bank Arena as long as they could. Just over three months had passed since the group had officially first convened as Coyotes and the group wasn't ready for it to end.
The Clarkson volleyball team celebrates a point by Coyotes senior Maizie Stoklasa (center) during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Clarkson's Claire Holoubek receives a serve during the Coyotes 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Clarkson's Jordyn Balzer makes a pass uring the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Clarkson's Tynzlee Hake makes a pass uring the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Clarkson's Graicee Sortino takes a swing during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
The Clarkson volleyball team celebrates a point by Coyotes senior Maizie Stoklasa (center) during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Photos - No. 8 Clarkson meets No. 1 Central Valley
Clarkson's first appearance at the state volleyball tournament ended in a 3-1 (25-13, 15-25, 25-22, 25-14) loss to top-seeded Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament.
Clarkson's Claire Holoubek receives a serve during the Coyotes 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
Clarkson's Jordyn Balzer makes a pass uring the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
Clarkson's Tynzlee Hake makes a pass uring the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
Clarkson's Graicee Sortino takes a swing during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
The Clarkson volleyball team celebrates a point by Coyotes senior Maizie Stoklasa (center) during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor
The Clarkson volleyball team shares a moment following the Coyotes 3-1 (25-13, 15-25, 25-22, 25-14) loss to Central Valley.Â
The Clarkson volleyball team celebrates a point by Coyotes senior Maizie Stoklasa (center) during the team's 3-1 loss to Central Valley in the opening round of the Class D-1 state tournament Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
