PRZNE Class A Ratings – Week 2
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Here are my Class A Ratings as we head into Week 2 of the season. 1. Gretna Dragons, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #2) Next Game: Omaha Central (1-0)Came out firing in their season opener to the tune of a 44-0 victory…
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Continue ReadingHere are my Class A Ratings as we head into Week 2 of the season.
1. Gretna Dragons, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #2)
- Next Game: Omaha Central (1-0)
- Came out firing in their season opener to the tune of a 44-0 victory over Burke.
- Zane Flores Zane Flores 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Gretna | 2023 State NE to Joe Roll Joe Roll 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Gretna | 2023 State NE connection is just different.
- They looked as good as they did towards the end of last year. Saw a stat that they have only allowed 10 points in their last 4 games.
2. Bellevue West Thunderbirds, 2-0 (Preseason Ranking: #4)
- Next Game: Omaha Burke (0-1)
- Two consecutive victories against top 5 teams gives them the bump over Westside.
- Defense has been playing very well. The safety duo of Donnovan Whitfield Donnovan Whitfield 6'3" | 185 lbs | DB Bellevue West | 2023 State NE and Asher Jenkins Asher Jenkins 6'1" | 190 lbs | ATH Bellevue West | 2024 State NE has been scary good.
- “Big-time players making big-time plays” – all their receivers have been as good as advertised and have been clutch during crunch time.
- J’Dyn Bullion J’Dyn Bullion 6'0" | 245 lbs | LB Bellevue West | 2023 State NE might rocket into LB1 by the next rankings update at this rate.
3. Omaha Westside Warriors, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #1)
- Next Game: @ Grand Island (1-0)
- The top 3 teams can really be a 1a, 1b, and 1c as they have all started the season strong.
- The Warriors were explosive in their season opener and jumped to an early lead.
- Anthony Rezac Anthony Rezac 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE to Jaylen Lloyd Jaylen Lloyd 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Omaha Westside | 2023 State NE is going to be so much fun to watch this year.
- Lots to like about all the transfer players and how well they seemed to fit.
4. Elkhorn South Storm, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #5)
- Next Game: #5 Millard South (1-0)
- WOW! That offense looked dangerous.
- 2024 QB Carson Rauner Carson Rauner 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE looked calm, confident, and poised all day and really put his arm on display. I knew the run game was going to be great but Rauner’s passing ability could put the offense on a different level.
- The DL is what I thought it would be. Quick, strong, violent, and an endless motor.
- Jackson Moeller Swan Jackson Moeller Swan 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE casually broke the school receiving record with 188 yards in the season opener. Could be a breakout player.
5. Millard South Patriots 1- 0 (Preseason Ranking: #8)
- Next Game: @ #4 Elkhorn South (1-0)
- Very solid showing against Q street rival Millard West with a 38-14 win.
- Brock and Gavin are going to be big for the Patriots as two-way players.
- Lance Rucker Lance Rucker 6'3" | 205 lbs | ATH Millard South | 2023 State NE is an all-around monster.
- They have nice depth with young, talented players in the 2024 and 2025 classes.
6. Omaha North Vikings, 0-1 (Preseason Ranking: #6)
- Next Game: @ Millard West (0-1)
- I predict a lot of soreness for opposing teams the day after playing North. These guys can flat-out hit and have lots of size across the board.
- Te’Shaun Porter Te’Shaun Porter 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Omaha North | 2023 State NE started the season with a monster 200+ yard game.
- They were a two-point conversion away from tieing it up with Bellevue West and possibly forcing overtime. Showed many flashes of being a top 5 team.
- Upcoming game against Millard West who will also be looking to “Get Right” in Week 2.
7. Papillion-La Vista South Titans 2-0 (Preseason Ranking: NR)
- Next Game: Papillion – La Vista (0-1)
- Watch out for RB Devyn Jones Devyn Jones 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Papillion La Vista South | 2023 State NE . 333 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns.
- The offense is scoring consistently with 35 points in each of their first two games.
- Linebackers have been balling. Trace Marco Trace Marco 5'10" | 200 lbs | LB Papillion-La Vista South | 2023 State NE has been all over the field for the Titans.
- Big cross-town rivalry coming up for Papio South.
8. Lincoln Southeast Knights, 0-1 (Preseason Ranking: #7)
- Next Game: @ Lincoln East (0-1)
- Despite the loss to Elkhorn South, I still saw a lot of good things from the Knights.
- Owen Baxter Owen Baxter QB Lincoln Southeast | 2024 State NE looked good running the offense, throwing for 267 yards on 72% completion, 3 touchdowns, and added 52 yards on the ground.
- 10 different players made catches with 4 receivers over 40 yards and 3 receivers caught touchdowns.
- Need to shore up the secondary, 188 yards to an Elkhorn South receiver with 4-star Malachi Coleman Malachi Coleman 6'5" | 195 lbs | WR Lincoln East | 2023 State NE coming up next week.
9. Creighton Prep Jr. Jays, 0-2 (Preseason Ranking: #3)
- Next Game: @ #10 Millard North (1-0)
- The Jays were dealt some tough cards to start the season and unfortunately, it has led to an 0-2 start.
- Despite the losses, Prep has shown a lot of fight in both games and made rallies late to get back within closing distance.
- Still one of the top rosters in the metro.
10. Millard North Mustangs, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: NR)
- Next Game: #9 Creighton (0-2)
- For me, the #10 spot was a toss-up, but looking at the Mustang’s OT win over a quality opponent is hard to overlook.
- Lots to like about this young team. Very hungry and very smart players with lots of athleticism at every position.
- 2024 & 2025 classes look legit.
- Upcoming game against Creighton Prep should show let us know more about Millard North.
The Next 6:
Columbus Discoverers 1-1
- Next Game: Lincoln Southwest (1-0)
Grand Island Islanders 1-0
- Next Game: #3 Omaha Westside (1-0)
Kearney Bearcats 1-0
- Next Game: Fremont (0-2)
Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawks 1-0
- Next Game: @ Columbus (1-1)
Millard West Wildcats 0-1
- Next Game: #6 Omaha North (1-0)
Norfolk Panthers 1-0
- Next Game: Bellevue East (1-0)
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