Class B Preseason Poll Winners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code: OscarGalindo30 in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Polls are closed, and we are only a few short days away from Week 1 kicking off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are the winners of the Class B State champion, Player of the Year, Offensive &amp; Defensive Players of the Year, and Offensive Lineman of the Year Preseason polls. We will check back in at the season's end to determine how close you were to predicting the winners.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class B State Champion</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> <em>Scottsbluff - 130 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scottsbluff is a team that has been hungry to get back to the big game after their back-to-back runner-up bids in 2018/19 and falling one game short of heading to the championship last season. They have the talent to compete with any team in Class B, and now it's just a matter of putting it all together come playoff time. The Bearcats should once again feature one of the top running games in Class B with bruising back [player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle']. They also feature key returning players on defense, including [player_tooltip player_id='245880' first='Cord' last='Symons'], [player_tooltip player_id='250424' first='Carter' last='Reisig'], and several others. Once they find their answer at QB and fill out the OL, this will be a team ready to dominate in Class B.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2nd Place:</em></strong> <em>Bennington - 122 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3rd Place:</em></strong> <em>Waverly - 93 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Preseason Player of the Year</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle'] - RB - Scottsbluff - 208 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15029872/Sebastien-Boyle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastienBoyle6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The feature back for one of the toughest running games in the state, [player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle'], is back to continue punishing defenses. Sebastien is coming off a spectacular junior year, in which he ran for 1,926 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns and further cemented himself as the top back in the 2024 cycle. Boyle has consistently shown a great mix of power and speed in his runs. He can pound away at defenses when running between the tackles and he has the homerun speed if he's able to find the open field. Strong, great vision, and proven production. Lots of expectations for a record-breaking year for Sebastien.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2nd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='516326' first='Evan' last='Kastens'] - RB/LB - Waverly - 59 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14376804/Evan-Kastens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/evan_kastens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3rd Place:</em></strong><em> [player_tooltip player_id='245883' first='Gunnar' last='Lym'] - DB - Bennington - 39 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17241544/Gunnar-Lym" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gunnarlym2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>North Dakota Commit*</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Preseason Offensive Player of the Year</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='245849' first='Sebastien' last='Boyle'] - RB - Scottsbluff - 197 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sebastien goes two for two on preseason polls as he will also claim the offensive player of the year title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2nd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='516326' first='Evan' last='Kastens'] - RB - Waverly - 63 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3rd Place:</em></strong><em> [player_tooltip player_id='703717' first='Quinton' last='Archer'] - RB - Bennington - 61 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14871446/Quinton-Archer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/archer_quinton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Preseason Defensive Player of the Year</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='706210' first='Aden' last='Smith'] - LB - Waverly - 147 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14377525/Aden-Smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/aden_smith8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Waverly's [player_tooltip player_id='706210' first='Aden' last='Smith'] could've been on either the offensive or defensive POY polls. However, I liked Aden's defensive potential for this season, as he will be a crucial player in the middle of what should be an elite defense. Aden is a hard-hitting backer that gets to his spot quickly and can blow up ball carriers. Great overall athlete who will definitely contribute offensively and should step up big time on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2nd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='245880' first='Cord' last='Symons'] - LB - Scottsbluff - 86 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15021675/Cord-Symons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/symons_cord" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3rd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='245883' first='Gunnar' last='Lym'] - DB - Bennington - 70 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Preseason OL of the Year</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Winner:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='706209' first='Tucker' last='Wiegert'] - Grand Island Northwest - 237 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14557100/Tucker-Wiegert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/TuckerWiegert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tucker is a player that I think could have a breakout season on the offensive line this year. The GI Northwest prospect is a versatile blocker that can play guard or tackle, but projects mostly at guard. He plays a very physical style of play and loves to finish his blocks in the dirt. Tucker displays solid mobility and lateral quickness, especially on pulling blocks. He moves well into the second level to seal off LBs and is always looking downfield looking for more work. In a pretty balanced GINW offense, Tucker will have a chance to show off his pass and run-blocking abilities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2nd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='533082' first='Jimmy' last='Miller'] - Bennington - 163 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14867205/James-Miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmy_miller12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3rd Place:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='408436' first='Gage' last='Wolter'] - Beatrice - 90 votes</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14441964/Gage-Wolter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gage_wolter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /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 -->