Class D2 Second-Round Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#16 South Loup</em></strong> (5-3) at <strong><em>#1 Howells-Dodge</em></strong> (8-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Howells-Dodge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Howells Dodge has looked like the top team in the class.</li><li>One of the best running attacks with a tough DL/LB group on defense</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> RB Lance Brester</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#9 Johnson-Brock</em></strong> (7-1) at <strong><em>#8 Dundy County Stratton</em></strong> (7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Johnson-Brock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>It's going to be a rumble in Benkelman, Nebraska!</li><li>Two very explosive teams with tough defenses and chips on their shoulders.</li><li>Johnson-Brock's offense is more balanced with a solid passing and ground game.</li><li>50/50 on this one! I just want to enjoy the show.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> QB [player_tooltip player_id='408741' first='Sloan' last='Pelican']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#12 Central Valley</em></strong> (7-1) at <strong><em>#5 Sandhills/Thedford </em></strong>(7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Sandhills/Thedford</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Sandhills/Thedford went off for 80 points last week in an 80-28 win over Hyannis.</li><li>ST is a very dangerous team right now with a roster to go on a deep run.</li><li>Central Valley did look very good in a 52-6 win over St. Mary's.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> QB [player_tooltip player_id='414872' first='Kyle' last='Cox']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_635b0e7eb0586","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13134196/634ffe1266558e0fe49250e1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#13 Lawrence-Nelson</em></strong> (7-1) at <strong><em>#4 BDS</em></strong> (8-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> BDS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> WR Zach Hoins</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_635b0e96b0587","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13202730/6316c2bd9680a60914866824' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#14 Twin Loup</em></strong> (6-2) at <strong><em>#3 Wynot</em></strong> (7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Wynot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Wynot has been on a tear recently. They are on a 6-game win streak.</li><li>[player_tooltip player_id='407646' first='Dylan' last='Heine'] has been a monster this season, expect a big game from him.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> QB [player_tooltip player_id='407646' first='Dylan' last='Heine']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#11 Osceola</em></strong> (7-1) at <strong><em>#6 Bloomfield</em></strong> (7-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Osceola</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>The Osceola offense has been on a roll since the return of [player_tooltip player_id='301558' first='Isaiah' last='Zelasney'].</li><li>Zelasney &amp; Gustafson could power their way to Lincoln.</li><li>Bloomfield offense is way too explosive to shut down completely. This will be a high-scoring affair.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> ATH [player_tooltip player_id='301558' first='Isaiah' last='Zelasney']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_635b0b6cb0584","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13253461/63531117ff0c400b581ee6f6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#10 Elm Creek</em></strong> (7-1) at <strong><em>#7 Ainsworth </em></strong>(8-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Ainsworth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Another in a long list of epic D2 matchups. This one is going to be high-scoring with lots of offense.</li><li>With stud 2024 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='340475' first='Carter' last='Nelson'] leading the way, the Bulldogs should be able to pull off the win and continue their historic season.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> ATH [player_tooltip player_id='340475' first='Carter' last='Nelson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_635b0ba3b0585","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14581614/6355693496811803d03a07ea' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>#15 Humphrey St. Francis </em></strong>(5-3) at <strong><em>#2 Hitchcock County</em></strong> (8-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Projected Winner:</em></strong> Hitchcock County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>The Falcons had a monster 78-0 win over Maywood/Hayes Center in round 1.</li><li>Hitchcock County has scored 424 points while only giving up 46... insane.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Player of the Game:</em></strong> LB/OL [player_tooltip player_id='330259' first='Keegan' last='Shuler']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"id":"block_635b0a23b0583","name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/12957685/634f6cc564ea1813f812d57a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->