Class D2 Second-Round Preview
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#16 South Loup (5-3) at #1 Howells-Dodge (8-0) Projected Winner: Howells-Dodge Howells Dodge has looked like the top team in the class.One of the best running attacks with a tough DL/LB group on defense Player of the Game: RB Lance…
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Continue Reading#16 South Loup (5-3) at #1 Howells-Dodge (8-0)
Projected Winner: Howells-Dodge
- Howells Dodge has looked like the top team in the class.
- One of the best running attacks with a tough DL/LB group on defense
Player of the Game: RB Lance Brester
#9 Johnson-Brock (7-1) at #8 Dundy County Stratton (7-1)
Projected Winner: Johnson-Brock
- It’s going to be a rumble in Benkelman, Nebraska!
- Two very explosive teams with tough defenses and chips on their shoulders.
- Johnson-Brock’s offense is more balanced with a solid passing and ground game.
- 50/50 on this one! I just want to enjoy the show.
Player of the Game: QB Sloan Pelican Sloan Pelican 5'8" | 165 lbs | ATH Johnson-Brock | 2024 NE
#12 Central Valley (7-1) at #5 Sandhills/Thedford (7-1)
Projected Winner: Sandhills/Thedford
- Sandhills/Thedford went off for 80 points last week in an 80-28 win over Hyannis.
- ST is a very dangerous team right now with a roster to go on a deep run.
- Central Valley did look very good in a 52-6 win over St. Mary’s.
Player of the Game: QB Kyle Cox Kyle Cox 160 lbs | QB Sandhills/Thedford | 2025 State NE
#13 Lawrence-Nelson (7-1) at #4 BDS (8-0)
Projected Winner: BDS
Player of the Game: WR Zach Hoins
#14 Twin Loup (6-2) at #3 Wynot (7-1)
Projected Winner: Wynot
- Wynot has been on a tear recently. They are on a 6-game win streak.
- Dylan Heine Dylan Heine 5'10" | 125 lbs | QB Wynot | 2024 NE has been a monster this season, expect a big game from him.
Player of the Game: QB Dylan Heine Dylan Heine 5'10" | 125 lbs | QB Wynot | 2024 NE
#11 Osceola (7-1) at #6 Bloomfield (7-1)
Projected Winner: Osceola
- The Osceola offense has been on a roll since the return of Isaiah Zelasney Isaiah Zelasney 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Osceola | 2023 State NE .
- Zelasney & Gustafson could power their way to Lincoln.
- Bloomfield offense is way too explosive to shut down completely. This will be a high-scoring affair.
Player of the Game: ATH Isaiah Zelasney Isaiah Zelasney 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Osceola | 2023 State NE
#10 Elm Creek (7-1) at #7 Ainsworth (8-0)
Projected Winner: Ainsworth
- Another in a long list of epic D2 matchups. This one is going to be high-scoring with lots of offense.
- With stud 2024 ATH Carter Nelson Carter Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Ainsworth | 2024 State NE leading the way, the Bulldogs should be able to pull off the win and continue their historic season.
Player of the Game: ATH Carter Nelson Carter Nelson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Ainsworth | 2024 State NE
#15 Humphrey St. Francis (5-3) at #2 Hitchcock County (8-0)
Projected Winner: Hitchcock County
- The Falcons had a monster 78-0 win over Maywood/Hayes Center in round 1.
- Hitchcock County has scored 424 points while only giving up 46… insane.
Player of the Game: LB/OL Keegan Shuler Keegan Shuler 5'10" | 215 lbs | LB Hitchcock County | 2023 State NE
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