Amiyja Hughes made the play of the day yesterday across the Midwest on the AAU scene. Hughes and her Nebraska Hoops Elite team came from behind and secured a win at the final buzzer off of a big steal and bucket by Hughes. There was very limited time left on the clock and NHE was pressing in the full court. There was an errant pass by the opponent, giving the ball to NHE and a chance for the win near the rim. Hughes came up clutch and made the most of that opportunity. I always say that a game doesn’t come down to one play but in this case, it was just the one play that happen to give them the victory in the end. Something that must of been fun to watch if you are apart of the Nebraska Hoops Elite Program.

Omaha Central had a hard time finding the bottom of the basket to start off this game due to no fault of their own. They were playing good basketball, getting open looks at the hoop, and being selfless teammates but the ball just would not go in. Someone for this team that did step up throughout the last three quarters of the game was Amiyja Hughes Amiyja Hughes 5'5" | CG Omaha Central | 2025 State NE . Hughes is someone that has been able to step in and show out this season for the Eagles. She is another playmaker and solid competitor that this team and coaching staff can trust when things break down. In a game where the Eagles just couldn’t get shots to fall, which does happen, Hughes was their leading scorer. She displayed poise and composure when things didn’t work out and that showed through until the very end. Omaha Central is going to play several more important games this season and Hughes is going to be a big reason for their success moving forward.