PRZNE Class C1 Ratings – Week 2
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Class C1 Top 10 w/ 6 teams that are next up going into week 2 1. Pierce Bluejays (Preseason Ranking: #1) Next Game: Scotus Catholic 0-1Pierce handled business against a Wahoo team that I think will be playing come playoff…
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1. Pierce Bluejays (Preseason Ranking: #1)
- Next Game: Scotus Catholic 0-1
- Pierce handled business against a Wahoo team that I think will be playing come playoff time. Very impressive 38-7 victory.
- The Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE to Ben Brahmer connections looks as healthy as ever going into year 3. They connected on 9 passes for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Also don’t sleep on Abram’s ability to tuck and run. He added 67 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- The defense has a ton of hungry players that can zip around.
2. Aurora Huskies (Preseason Ranking: #2)
- Next Game: #5 Boone Central 1-0
- Few teams had a more impressive season opener than Aurora did in their 43-13 thumping of Class B GI Northwest.
- Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE continued to look like one of the top backs in the state with 134 rushing yards.
- The Huskies are going to be a handful on both sides of the trenches. Big, tough, relentless players that can generate great push at the LOS.
3. Ashland-Greenwood Bluejays, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #3)
- Next Game: @ Wahoo 0-1
- AG took down the reigning Class C1 champions, Columbus Lakeview, in quite a convincing fashion. 35-6 was the final score.
- The offense looked efficient with a solid passing game and 260 yards rushing as a team.
- Their defense could be the overall strength of this team. The team registered 5 sacks and 6 tackles for loss.
4. McCook Bison, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #4)
- Next Game: @ Gothenburg 0-1
- Adam Dugger Adam Dugger 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB McCook | 2023 State NE could be one of the more underrated dual-threat QBs in the state. He passed for 102 yards on 9/13 passing and rushed for 150 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.
- They have a versatile group of players that can do anything from running, catching, playing LB, rushing the passer, or dropping into coverage. Alex Anthony Alex Anthony 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB McCook | 2023 NE , Garrett Kaps Garrett Kaps 6'2" | 180 lbs | LB McCook | 2023 State NE , and the Gomez-Wilson bros are all threats to make a play on either side of the ball.
5. Boone Central Cardinals, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #5)
- Next Game: @ #2 Aurora 1-0
- Boone is a team that I don’t think many people are taking as seriously as they should. They are LEGIT and have a talented roster to prove it.
- They’re coming off a 42-21 win over a Broken Bow team that could also make a playoff push later in the year.
- Some very underrated names in this group. Brant Benes Brant Benes 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR Boone Central | 2024 State NE , Jack Roberts Jack Roberts 6'3" | 180 lbs | LB Boone Central | 2023 State NE , Parker Borer Parker Borer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Boone Central | 2024 State NE , Nathanieal Werner Nathanieal Werner 6'0" | 260 lbs | DL Boone Central | 2024 State NE are all names to watch out for.
6. Chadron Cardinals, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #6)
- Next Game: Gering 1-0 (Class B)
- I get the feeling Chadron is going to be a team that can hang with anyone in Class C1.
- Their 1-2 punch of Xander Provance Xander Provance 6'4" | 200 lbs | ATH Chadron | 2023 State NE and Seth Gaswick Seth Gaswick 6'1" | 170 lbs | ATH Chadron | 2023 State NE is one of the best ATH duos in the state.
7. Adams Central Patriots, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #7)
- Next Game: @ Holdrege 1-0
- Nick Conant Nick Conant RB Adams Central | 2024 State NE and Hyatt Collins Hyatt Collins 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Adams Central | 2023 State NE backfield was brutal last year, now senior Holden O’Dey might be another beast to prepare for.
- The defense also did a great job shutting down Minden’s offense. Eventually holding on for the 28-7 win over the Whippets.
- Leighton Weber Leighton Weber 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Adams Central | 2023 State NE is a name to know on this defense. Hidden gem propect.
8. Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: #10)
- Next Game: Nebraska City 0-1
- Shut out a solid C1 squad in Wayne with a 30-0 final score.
- Brady McGill Brady McGill 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Roncalli Catholic | 2024 State NE had a great day not just as a passer but showing off the heroics as well. He recovered a fumbled snap on an XP and was able to take it to the house.
- This defense is going to be one to watch in this Class. Lots of young backer/safety type players that love to hit.
9. St. Paul Wildcats, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: NR)
- Next Game: Minden 0-1
- The defense looked stingy and was destructive in the backfield. 6 tackles for loss.
- The duo of Quade Peterson Quade Peterson 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL St. Paul | 2023 State NE and Ryker Goettsche Ryker Goettsche 6'2" | 230 lbs | DL St. Paul | 2024 State NE is going to be tough to prepare for every week.
- Expect a punishing running attack from the Wildcats. They have some budding workhorses in senior John Placke and sophomore Cody Kuszak.
10. Auburn Bulldogs, 1-0 (Preseason Ranking: NR)
- Next Game: Logan View/Scribner-Snyder 0-1
- Defense went crazy in this 33-8 win over Boys Town.
- They accumulated 13 tackles for loss, 3 fumble recoveries, and snagged an INT.
- Tate Hug Tate Hug 6'1" | 205 lbs | RB Auburn | 2023 NE and Nixon Ligouri Nixon Ligouri 6'3" | 185 lbs | ATH Auburn | 2025 State NE are two incredibly versatile offensive players. They can go off for a long reception or break off a long run.
The Next 6:
Columbus Lakeview Vikings 0-1
- Next Game: Boys Town 0-1
Douglas County West Falcons 1-0
- Next Game: @ Wayne 0-1
Ogallala Indians 1-0
- Next Game: @ Broken Bow 0-1
Platteview Trojans 1-0
- Next Game: Lincoln Christian 0-1
Scotus Catholic Shamrocks 0-1
- Next Game: #1 Pierce 1-0
Wahoo Warriors 0-1
- Next Game: #3 Ashland-Greenwood 1-0
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