Steven Winkler Class Of 2026
Elkhorn — Winkler was one of the most successful pitchers in Nebraska, playing at Elkhorn High School and Elkhorn Legion Post 211 from 1991-1995. Winkler led his Legion teams to a Junior State Championship in 1993 and a Senior State Championship in 1995. In 1993, he posted an 11-0 record with a 1.19 ERA while averaging more than 1.5 strikeouts per inning. In 1995, he amassed a 13-1 record and was an undefeated 5-0 in the post-season, shutting out Lincoln Pius X in the state championship game, and defeating Class A runner-up Papillion-Lavista in the regional playoff game – pitching all nine innings in a 3-2 win.
Baseball Achievements
Elkhorn High School
- First Team Honors Class A 1994 – 1995
- Named 1995 Omaha World-Herald All-State selection
- Selected as an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-Star
- Chosen as All-Star Game Starting Pitcher, delivering three hitless innings
Elkhorn Legion Post 211
- Earned Cornhusker Conference All-Star honors