PRZNE Class B Ratings – Week 2
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Class B Top 10 w/ next 6 ratings going into week 2… 1. Scottsbluff Bearcats, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #1) Next Game: North Platte 0-2Scottsbluff opened the season with a 26-6 win over then #9 Lincoln Pius X. Sebastien Boyle Sebastien…
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1. Scottsbluff Bearcats, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #1)
- Next Game: North Platte 0-2
- Scottsbluff opened the season with a 26-6 win over then #9 Lincoln Pius X.
- Sebastien Boyle Sebastien Boyle 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Scottsbluff | 2024 State NE looked like the dominant back from last year.
- The addition of OT Brock Knutson Brock Knutson 6'7" | 270 lbs | OL Scottsbluff | 2023 State NE is going to pay dividends in this rough, power running class.
- So many playmakers on the defense. LB group might be the best in the state.
2. Bennington Badgers, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #2)
- Next Game: @ Plattsmouth 0-1
- The Badgers showed zero signs of a Post-Championship slump with a 44-13 thrashing of #5 Skutt Catholic.
- I’ve been saying, Nick Colvert Nick Colvert 5'8" | 150 lbs | RB Bennington | 2023 State NE is going to have a big year as an all-purpose back. 145 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 80 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
- The DL was have a field day behind the line of scrimmage with 6 tackles for loss. Ethan Nguyen Ethan Nguyen 6'4" | 230 lbs | DL Bennington | 2023 State NE had a big game with 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack. Weston Heinemann Weston Heinemann 6'4" | 200 lbs | DL Bennington | 2023 State NE had 10 tackles and a tackle for loss.
3. Elkhorn Antlers, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #3)
- Next Game: Norris 0-1
- Survived a close one against Waverly who always fields a pretty solid squad.
- Couldn’t find much in terms of stats for the Antlers but they return a great group of seniors with several players that were waiting in the wings from last year’s squad.
- OL and DL are going to be their strengths.
4. Gross Catholic Cougars, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #7)
- Next Game: Omaha Westview 1-0
- Over 300 rushing yards, the Cougars dominated on the ground with RB Jake Garcia Jake Garcia 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gross Catholic | 2023 State NE ‘s tough running and big OL Salvatore Nacarelli Salvatore Nacarelli 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL Gross Catholic | 2023 State NE and Carson Almgren Carson Almgren 6'1" | 270 lbs | OL Gross Catholic | 2023 State NE .
- Defense was flying around and saw a lot of contributors.
- Colby Duncan Colby Duncan 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Gross Catholic | 2024 State NE did a great job handling the offense and went 10/14 for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nothing fancy just very efficient and mistake free
5. Skutt Catholic Skyhawks, 0-1 (Preseason Ranking: #4)
- Next Game: #9 GI Northwest 0-1
- Lots of youth starting for the Skyhawks and the buzzsaw that was Bennington made for a long night for them.
- Despite the rough loss, I still see a lot of talent and potential in this Skutt team and they could be a force once they iron out some growing pains.
- Tough matchup against #9 GI Northwest who will also be looking to get in the win column. A win against the Vikings would give them a lot of momentum going forward.
6. Blair Bears, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #8)
- Next Game: @ Omaha Buena Vista (Forfeit)
- The Bears exploded on offense with 129 passing yards and nearly 350 rushing yards.
- Two Blair backs went over 100 yards rushing; Ethan Baessler Ethan Baessler 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Blair | 2024 State NE and Brock Templar Brock Templar 140 lbs | ATH Blair | 2025 State NE .
- Bode Soukup Bode Soukup 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Blair | 2024 State NE threw for 129 yards on 9/15 passing with 3 touchdowns to one pick. Overall a very promising start of the year for a QB that is on a list of breakout candidates.
7. York Dukes (Preseason Ranking: #10)
- Next Game: @ Hastings 0-1
- Gritty win over a playoff team from last year.
- The offense was able to gain lots of yardage.
- Offensive and defensive lines got great push at the line of scrimmage. Plenty of studs in this group Kadence Velde Kadence Velde 6'3" | 275 lbs | OL York | 2023 State NE and Jude Collingham Jude Collingham 6'6" | 305 lbs | DL York | 2023 State NE are just two of many to keep an eye on.
8. Waverly Vikings, 0-1 (Preseason Ranking: #5)
- Next Game: @ Beatrice 0- 1
- The Vikings came close to getting the win over formidable foe Elkhorn, but ultimately fell 21-17.
- Nonetheless, they showed a lot of fight and the defense made several great plays including a pick-six by Cooper Skrobecki Cooper Skrobecki 6'2" | 205 lbs | ATH Waverly | 2023 State NE .
- Once the offense gets settled, this should be a very good team moving forward.
9. Grand Island Northwest Vikings, 0-1 (Preseason Ranking: #6)
- Next Game: @ #5 Skutt Catholic 0-1
- Tough 43-13 loss against rival Aurora Huskies was a rough season opener for the Vikings.
- Northwest is normally a very tough and gritty team that should rally and make a run in the late stretch.
- Victor Isele Victor Isele 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Northwest | 2023 State NE is still one of the top edge rushers in the state.
10. Seward Bluejays, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: NR)
- Next Game: Pius X 0-1
- Kalen Knott Kalen Knott ATH Seward | 2023 State NE stepped right in for departed QB Gavin Sukup. Kalen went 13/19 for 203 passing yards with 2 touchdowns and a pick. He also added 81 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground.
- RB Nolan Hill also had a big game with 114 games and a rushing touchdown.
- A win over fringe top 10 team Pius would help solidify them as a top 10
The Next 6:
Beatrice Orangemen 0-1
- Next Game: Waverly 0-1
Elkhorn North Wolves 1-0
- Next Game: @ Lincoln Northwest 0-1
Gering Bulldogs 1-0
- Next Game: @ Chadron (C1)
Lexington Minutemen 0-1
- Next Game: @ Crete 0-1
Lincoln Pius X Thunderbolts 0-1
- Next Game: @ #10 Seward
Mount Michael Benedictine Knights 1-0
- Next Game: @ Ralston 1-0
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