Class C1 First-Round Preview
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First-Round Games: #16 Scotus Catholic (6-3) at #1 Aurora (9-0) Projected Winner: Aurora Aurora has been a juggernaut this season as they ran through their schedule to a 9-0 regular season.There are some concerns surrounding RB Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo…
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Continue ReadingFirst-Round Games:
#16 Scotus Catholic (6-3) at #1 Aurora (9-0)
Projected Winner: Aurora
- Aurora has been a juggernaut this season as they ran through their schedule to a 9-0 regular season.
- There are some concerns surrounding RB Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE and an injury he’s been nursing. If he does play I think he has a big game and continues business as usual.
- Regardless of who’s running the ball, the Husky defense should still operate at a high level. They have lights out all year.
Player of the Game: RB Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE
#9 Lincoln Christian (7-2) at #8 Roncalli Catholic (7-2)
Projected Winner: Roncalli Catholic
- This is an interesting matchup that could be a shootout.
- I give the edge to Roncalli Catholic as they have looked more impressive against a tougher schedule.
- The Roncalli Catholic defense has been very stingy with a solid core of playmakers; Charlie Mausbach Charlie Mausbach 5'11" | 215 lbs | LB Roncalli Catholic | 2023 State NE , Clay Shafer Clay Shafer 6'0" | 210 lbs | LB Roncalli Catholic | 2024 State NE , Wyatt Yetter Wyatt Yetter 5'11" | 185 lbs | ATH Roncalli Catholic | 2023 State NE , etc.
Player of the Game: QB Brady McGill Brady McGill 6'4" | 195 lbs | QB Roncalli Catholic | 2024 State NE
#12 Minden (6-3) at #5 Boone Central (7-2)
Projected Winner: Boone Central
- This is a solid game between two teams that seem fairly matched.
- Boone Central has an explosive offense with a trio (Alex Christo, Parker Borer Parker Borer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Boone Central | 2024 State NE , and Brant Benes Brant Benes 5'11" | 155 lbs | WR Boone Central | 2024 State NE ) that can light it up on the score board.
- On the other hand, Minden has solid defense that can fly around and make plays.
- Boone Central gets my pick here. I think the Boone Central playmakers on both sides hold tough and prove to be too much for the Whippets.
Player of the Game: RB Parker Borer Parker Borer 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Boone Central | 2024 State NE
#13 Auburn (6-3) at #4 Ashland-Greenwood (8-1)
Projected Winner: Ashland-Greenwood
- AG boasts one of the toughest defenses in all of C1. In fact, during the week 4 matchup between these two, Ashland-Greenwood shutout Auburn, 40-0
- One of the big names to watch is DL Luke Lambert Luke Lambert 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Ashland-Greenwood | 2023 State NE who has been destructive all season long. One thing he does very well, is show up in big moments.
- Auburn does have a solid running game to challenge the Bluejay defense.
- The AG offense can score in a variety of ways.
Player of the Game: DL Luke Lambert Luke Lambert 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Ashland-Greenwood | 2023 State NE
#14 Broken Bow (5-4) at #3 McCook (9-0)
Projected Winner: McCook
- Although I have McCook favored to win in this game, Broken Bow has a very good squad that could give McCook trouble.
- McCook does a great job winning at the line of scrimmage and imposing their will with a strong running game.
- Tough, defensive game here!
Player of the Game: RB Jacob Gomez-Wilson Jacob Gomez-Wilson 5'7" | 145 lbs | RB McCook | 2023 State NE
#11 Platteview (6-3) at #6 Adams Central (7-2)
Projected Winner: Adams Central
- Adams Central was one of the more impressive and balanced teams in Class C1. Still a very dangerous team with their only loses coming to Aurora and McCook.
- The rushing dup of Hyatt Collins Hyatt Collins 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Adams Central | 2023 State NE and Nick Conant Nick Conant RB Adams Central | 2024 State NE is one of the scariest tandems in the state.
- The Adams Central defense has also been very good. They have great athletes at every level of the defense.
- Don’t underestimate Jared Kuhl Jared Kuhl 6'0" | 150 lbs | QB Platteview | 2023 State NE and this Platteview offense. They have some DUDES on this team.
Player of the Game: RB Hyatt Collins Hyatt Collins 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Adams Central | 2023 State NE
#10 Wahoo (6-3) at #7 Columbus Lakeview (7-2)
Projected Winner: Wahoo
- A rematch of a gritty, defensive week 5 meeting between these two. Columbus Lakeview won that game 14-10.
- I don’t think this game will be similar to the first game. A low scoring game with some great defense on display.
- I do think that Wahoo will pull it out this time around. They seem to be a much better team than when they were sitting at 2-3 after the Lakeview loss.
- Don’t be surprised if this is game is won on a game-ending INT or sack.
Player of the Game: DB Zach Fox Zach Fox 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Wahoo | 2023 State NE
#15 Central City (5-4) at #2 Pierce (9-0)
Projected Winner: Pierce
- Pierce has been one of the more dominant teams in Class C1 and is seeing early projections to be one of the teams in Lincoln.
- Central City is no easy matchup with a high-flying offense and several great weapons.
- The Scholting to Brahmer connection begin their last playoff run, so I’m expecting to see fireworks.
- Keenan Valverde Keenan Valverde 5'7" | 160 lbs | RB Pierce | 2024 State NE is a close second to be player of the game.
Player of the Game: QB Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE
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