Week 1 Top Performers – Offense
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These offensive players lit up the stat sheet in the first official week of the season Passing: Jax Biehl Jax Biehl 6'1" | 145 lbs | QB Fairbury | 2023 State NE (2023) | Fairbury | 6’1″ 145 lbs Stats:…
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Passing:
Jax Biehl Jax Biehl 6'1" | 145 lbs | QB Fairbury | 2023 State NE (2023) | Fairbury | 6’1″ 145 lbs
Stats: 17/19 completions, 328 passing yards, 5 touchdowns-2 INTs, 108.9 QBR.
Cooper Hill Cooper Hill 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Hershey | 2024 State NE (2024) | Hershey | 6’4″ 190 lbs
Stats: 21/32 completions, 317 passing yards, 5 touchdowns – an INT, and a 124.6 QBR. 10 tackles and an interception on defense.
Austin Welchert Austin Welchert QB Fort Calhoun | 2023 State NE (2023) | Fort Calhoun
Stats: 13/21 completions, 281 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 29 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and 145.3 QBR.
Daniel Kaelin Daniel Kaelin 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE (2024) | Bellevue West | 6’3″
Stats: 23/34 completions, 255 passing yards, 2 touchdowns – one INT, and 97 QBR.
Hudson Cunnings Hudson Cunnings 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Fremont | 2023 State NE (2023) | Fremont | 6’0″ 200 lbs
Stats: 16/27 completions, 252 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 69 rushing yards on 12 carries. 4 tackles and a tackle for loss on defense.
Mikey Gow Mikey Gow 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Bellevue East | 2025 OK (2025) | Bellevue East | 6’2″ 185 lbs
Stats: 22/28 completions, 245 passing yards, 2 touchdowns-1 INT, 112.9 QBR.
Carson Rauner Carson Rauner 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn South | 2024 State NE (2024) | Elkhorn South | 6’3′ 185 lbs
Stats: 12/20 completions, 223 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and a 138.1 QBR.
Kaden Ternus Kaden Ternus 6'1" | 160 lbs | QB Norfolk | 2023 State NE (2023) | Norfolk | 6’1″ 160 lbs
Stats: 20/30 completions, 249 passing yards, and two passing touchdowns.
Anthony Rezac Anthony Rezac 6'3" | 200 lbs | QB Omaha Westside | 2024 State NE (2024) | Omaha Westside | 6’3″ 190 lbs
Stats: 9/17 completions, 176 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 124 rushing yards.
Alex Christo (2023) | Boone Central | 6’0″ 145 lbs
Stats: 13/21 completions, 209 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and a 134.7 QBR.
Kalen Knott Kalen Knott ATH Seward | 2023 State NE (2023) | Seward
Stats: 13/19 completions, 203 passing yards, 2 touchdowns – an INT, 81 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Carson Kudlacek | St. Cecilia | 6’3″ 190 lbs
Stats: 11/18 completions, 215 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 45 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and a 139.8 QBR.
Jackson Howard (2024) | Gering | 6’2″ 180 lbs
Stats: 12/19 completions, 205 passing yards, and two passing touchdowns.
Noah Eggleston | S-E-M | 6’0″ 160 lbs
Stats: 9/15 completions, 170 passing yards, 4 passing touchdowns, 42 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. 6 tackles, tackle for loss, and an interception on defense.
Josh Basilevac Josh Basilevac 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Elkhorn North | 2023 State NE (2023) | Elkhorn North | 6’3″ 200 lbs
Stats: 10/16 completions, 183 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 58 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE (2023) | Pierce | 6’0″ 180 lbs
Stats: 10/12 completions, 176 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 67 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and a 163.2 QBR.
Cael Peters Cael Peters 5'10" | 210 lbs | ATH Mitchell | 2024 State NE (2024) | Mitchell | 5’10” 210 lbs
Stats: 8/12 completions, 161 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 120 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Rushing:
Jake Garcia Jake Garcia 6'0" | 200 lbs | RB Gross Catholic | 2023 State NE (2023) | Gross Catholic | 6’1″ 200 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 294 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.
Hayden Farr (2024) | Maywood/Hayes Center | 6’3″ 165 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 258 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Ryker Evans (2024) | Hi-Line | 6’0″ 165 lbs
Stats: 16 carries, 217 rushing yards, and 5 touchdowns.
Te’Shaun Porter Te’Shaun Porter 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Omaha North | 2023 State NE (2023) | Omaha North | 5’11” 200 lbs
Stats: 26 carries, 212 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.
Kolten Tilford Kolten Tilford 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH North Platte | 2023 State NE (2023) | North Platte | South Dakota State Commit
Stats: 21 carries, 194 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns. 17 tackles on defense.
Jesus Hernandez Jesus Hernandez 5'7" | 180 lbs | RB Gibbon | 2023 State NE (2023) | Gibbon | 5’8″ 165 lbs
Stats: 27 carries, 187 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns. 6 tackles and 2 tackles for loss on defense.
Jaydan Janssen (2023) | Holdrege | 5’9″ 150 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 183 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Kale Gustafson Kale Gustafson 6'5" | 225 lbs | ATH Osceola | 2024 State NE (2024) | Osceola | 6’3″ 200 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 179 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns, 2/2 passing, 69 yards, and two passing touchdowns.
Gio Contreras Gio Contreras 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Bellevue West | 2023 State NE (2023) | Bellevue West | 6’0″ 190 lbs
Stats: 23 carries, 176 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Conner Brown (2025) | Ralston
Stats: 12 carries, 174 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Tayzhon Johnson Tayzhon Johnson 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Omaha North | 2024 State NE (2024) | Omaha Central | 6’0″ 190 lbs
Stats: 20 carries, 172 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Devyn Jones Devyn Jones 6'0" | 205 lbs | RB Papillion La Vista South | 2023 State NE (2023) | Papillion – La Vista | 6’0″ 215 lbs
Stats: 28 carries, 165 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. 6 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack on defense.
Deegan Nelson Deegan Nelson 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Beatrice | 2023 State NE (2023) | Beatrice | 5’10” 215 lbs
Stats: 35 carries, 162 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Corbin Horner (2023) | Dundy County-Stratton | 5’10” 180 lbs
Stats: 9 carries, 156 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 2/4 completions, 14 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns.
Myles Jones (2023) | Sutton | 5’10” 150 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 155 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Sam Souerdyke Sam Souerdyke 6'3" | 180 lbs | ATH Thayer Central | 2025 State NE (2025) | Thayer Central | 6’3″ 180 lbs
Stats: 16 carries, 152 rushing yards, and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Braylon Rogers Braylon Rogers 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Omaha Bryan | 2024 State NE (2024) | Omaha Bryan | 6’0″ 185 lbs
Stats: 29 carries, 150 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Quentin Morris Quentin Morris 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB Centura | 2023 State NE (2023) | Centura | 5’9″ 165 lbs
Stats: 22 carries, 144 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Eli Coble (2024) | Broken Bow | 5’9″ 130 lbs
Stats: 13 carries, 142 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Jace Chrisman Jace Chrisman 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Grand Island | 2023 State NE (2023) | Grand Island | 6’1″ 205 lbs
Stats: 10 carries, 137 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.
Luke Holly (2024) | Sidney | 6’0″ 170 lbs
Stats: 18 carries, 135 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE (2023) | Aurora | 5’9″ 200 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 134 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, and a 69-yard touchdown pass.
Ethan Baessler Ethan Baessler 5'9" | 175 lbs | ATH Blair | 2024 State NE (2024) | Blair | 5’9″ 165 lbs
Stats: 9 carries, 128 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. 2 tackles, and an interception on defense.
Cole Ballard Cole Ballard 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE (2023) | Elkhorn South | 6’0″ 190 lbs
Stats: 19 carries, 125 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and 21 receiving yards with a receiving touchdown.
Payton Prestito Payton Prestito 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Papillion-La Vista | 2024 State NE (2024) | Papillion – La Vista | 5’11’ 185 lbs
Stats: 16 carries, 127 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Caleb Richardson Caleb Richardson 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Grand Island | 2024 State NE (2023) | Grand Island | 5’10” 170 lbs
Stats: 17 carries, 126 rushing yards.
Derek Pfeifer (2023) | Central City
Stats: 29 carries, 125 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Jordan Barrientos Jordan Barrientos 5'8" | 175 lbs | RB Papillion-La Vista | 2024 State NE (2024) | Papillion – La Vista | 5’8″ 170 lbs
Stats: 11 carries, 124 rushing yards, 2 receptions for 55 yards.
Ethan Golda Ethan Golda 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Platteview | 2023 State NE (2023) | Platteview | 6’0″ 195 lbs
Stats: 9 carries, 121 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and a 60-yard touchdown reception. 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks on defense.
Nathan Upton Nathan Upton 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Ashland-Greenwood | 2023 State NE (2023) | Ashland-Greenwood |
Stats: 25 carries, 119 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Brock Templar Brock Templar 140 lbs | ATH Blair | 2025 State NE (2025) | Blair |
Stats: 8 carries, 118 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Brock Roblee Brock Roblee 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB North Platte | 2023 State NE (2023) | North Platte | 5’10” 180 lbs
Stats: 21 carries, 117 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Kyle Kasik (2023) | Clarkson/Leigh | 6’0″ 180 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 115 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
Nolan Hill (2023 – RB) | Seward
Stats: 19 carries, 114 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Braydon Wobken Braydon Wobken 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB Logan View | 2024 State NE (2024) | Logan View | 6’0″ 185 lbs
Stats: 15 carries, 111 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns. 15 tackles on defense.
Aidan Ryschon Aidan Ryschon 5'9" | 155 lbs | ATH Ord | 2024 State NE (2024) | Ord | 5’9″ 155 lbs
Stats: 14 carries, 106 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Bayler Poston Bayler Poston 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Nebraska City | 2023 State NE (2023) | Nebraska City | 5’9″ 170 lbs
Stats: 22 carries, 104 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown.
Kason Loomis Kason Loomis 6'2" | 170 lbs | RB Bridgeport | 2023 State NE (2023) | Bridgeport | 6’1″ 180 lbs
Stats: 16 carries, 101 rushing yards, and two touchdowns. 19 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, a sack, and an interception on defense.
Cal Newell Cal Newell 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Lincoln Southwest | 2023 State NE (2023) | Lincoln Southwest | 6’1″ 195 lbs
Stats: 10 carries, 101 rushing yards, and two rushing touchdowns.
Nathan Rippe Nathan Rippe ATH Southwest | 2024 NE (2024) | Southwest | 5’11” 150 lbs
Stats: 5 carries, 100 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown. An interception on defense.
Receiving:
Grayson Bouwman Grayson Bouwman ATH Fort Calhoun | 2024 NE (2024) | Fort Calhoun
Stats: 7 receptions, 228 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. 2 tackles and an interception on defense.
Jackson Moeller Swan Jackson Moeller Swan 6'1" | 185 lbs | WR Elkhorn South | 2023 State NE (2023) | Elkhorn South | 6’1″ 190 lbs
Stats: 6 receptions, 188 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
Jackson Martin (2023) | Fairbury
Stats: 6 receptions, 159 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Dylan Sheard Dylan Sheard 6'2" | 240 lbs | LB Bellevue West | 2024 State NE (2024) | Omaha South | 6’2″ 217 lbs
Stats: 6 receptions, 157 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. 8 tackles, a tackle for loss, and a sack on defense.
Austin Roelle (2023) | Sidney | 5’11” 170 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 146 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Benjamin Brahmer Benjamin Brahmer 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Pierce | 2023 State NE (2023) | Pierce | Nebraska Commit
Stats: 9 receptions, 142 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
Kaden Thompson Kaden Thompson WR Hershey | 2024 State NE (2024) | Hershey
Stats: 6 receptions, 139 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns, 53 rushing yards, 9 tackles, and an interception.
Brant Benes Brant Benes 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR Boone Central | 2024 State NE (2024) | Boone Central | 5’11” 155 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 128 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. 3 tackles and an interception on defense.
Dae’Vonn Hall Dae’Vonn Hall 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2024 State NE (2024) | Bellevue West | 6’2″ 175 lbs
Stats: 6 receptions for 128 receiving yards.
Ashton Gragg Ashton Gragg 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Central City | 2023 State NE (2023) | Central City | 6’2″ 190 lbs
Stats: 7 receptions, 125 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown
AJ Garza (2025) | Mitchell | 6’0″ 165 lbs
Stats: 6 receptions, 124 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Jack Baptista Jack Baptista 5'9" | 175 lbs | WR Lincoln Southwest | 2023 State NE (2023) | Lincoln Southwest | 5’9″ 175 lbs
Stats: 8 receptions for 116 receiving yards.
James Olds James Olds 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Fairbury | 2023 State NE (2023) | Fairbury | 6’1″ 170 lbs
Stats: 5 receptions, 115 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions on defense.
Austin Phinney (2023) | York | 6’3″ 165 lbs
Stats: 4 receptions, 115 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Blake Lusk (2023) | Brady | 6’3″
Stats: 4 receptions, 114 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Josh Egbers (2025) | Logan View |
Stats: 3 receptions, 111 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
Logan McGreer (2025) | Malcolm | 5’9″ 140 lbs
Stats: 4 receptions, 108 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Jaylen Lloyd Jaylen Lloyd 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Omaha Westside | 2023 State NE (2023) | Omaha Westside | 5’10” 160 lbs
Stats: 4 receptions, 103 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
Joe Roll Joe Roll 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Gretna | 2023 State NE (2023) | Gretna | 5’10” 175 lbs
Stats: 6 receptions, 102 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
Chase Ziemer Chase Ziemer 6'0" | 160 lbs | WR Bellevue East | 2023 State NE (2023) | Bellevue East | 6’0″ 155 lbs
Stats: 5 receptions, 101 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.
All-Purpose:
Carter Nelson Carter Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Ainsworth | 2024 State NE (2024) | Ainsworth | 6’5″ 205 lbs
Stats: 4/4 completions, 63 passing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 51 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, 3 receptions, 91 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 3 tackles, and an interception.
Nick Conant Nick Conant RB Adams Central | 2024 State NE (2024) | Adams Central
Stats: 10 carries, 86 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown, and an 82-yard receiving touchdown.
Gage Mintken Gage Mintken 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Hays Springs | 2024 State NE (2024) | Hay Springs | 5’11” 160 lbs
Stats: 24 carries, 154 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 5 receptions, 56 receiving yards, receiving touchdown. 13 tackles and an interception on defense.
Mason Chandler Mason Chandler 6'0" | 205 lbs | ATH Bellevue East | 2024 State NE (2024) | Bellevue East | 6’0″ 195 lbs
Stats: 12 carries, 92 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 27 receiving yards. 10 tackles and a pass defense.
Jackson Hinrichs Jackson Hinrichs 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Holdrege | 2023 NE (2023) | Holdrege | 6’1″ 170 lbs
Stats: 6/9 completions, 89 passing yards, a passing touchdown, 21 carries, 258 rushing yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Luke Kasten Luke Kasten 6'3" | 170 lbs | ATH Potter-Dix | 2023 State NE (2023) | Potter-Dix | 6’3″ 170 lbs
Stats: 6 carries, 144 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 8 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and a pass defense.
Carson Murphy Carson Murphy 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Kearney Catholic | 2024 State NE (2024) | Kearney Catholic | 6’0″ 175 lbs
Stats: 9/14 completions, 111 passing yards, a passing touchdown, and 72 rushing yards. 9 tackles and an interception on defense.
Tanner Frahm (2023) | Plainview
Stats: 12/19 completion, 151 passing yards, 1 TD – 1 INT, 24 carries for 136 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 24 tackles, and a forced fumble/recovery.
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