PRZNE Top QB-RB Duos in Class B for 2024
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Looking forward to the 2024 season, I wanted to highlight some of the best 1-2 punches around the state with my new “Duos” series. To kick it off, I want to start in the backfield to find the best QB-RB duos in the state’s biggest classification.
Check out my top 5 QB-RB duos in Class B.
Elkhorn: Kayd Matthews Kayd Matthews 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE & Elliot Beister Elliot Beister RB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE
What was considered a bit of a rebuilding year for the Antlers ended in a playoff berth and gave us lots to look forward to in 2024. Leading the charge was QB Kayd Matthews Kayd Matthews 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE , who was given the keys to the offense and helped run a well-balanced offense. Kayd is a player whose development has been trending upward and should only continue to improve in his senior year. The Antlers are expected to have a solid stable of RBs to power the run game, but it looks like senior-to-be Elliot Beister Elliot Beister RB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE will be the workhorse.
Kayd Matthews Kayd Matthews 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE | 2025 | QB | Elkhorn | 6’1″ 200 lbs
Elliot Beister Elliot Beister RB Elkhorn | 2025 State NE | 2025 | RB | Elkhorn | 5’10” 200 lbs
Gretna East: Chase Grow Chase Grow 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Gretna East | 2027 NE & Mason Gunn Mason Gunn 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Gretna East | 2025 State NE
The Griffins put together a great showing in their first season in program history, coming one game away from securing a playoff spot. The upstart Griffins experienced several highs and lows, and that was also true for freshman quarterback Chase Grow Chase Grow 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Gretna East | 2027 NE , who flashed lots of upside while navigating through the varsity ranks. Chase ended the season with 643 passing yards and threw four passing touchdowns. He also showed that he could get it done on the ground with 135 rushing yards and four scores on the ground. Junior Mason Gunn Mason Gunn 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Gretna East | 2025 State NE had a statement season in 2023, solidifying himself as one of the elite backs in his class. Mason mixed in tough, physical runs with explosive big-chunk gains. Gunn led the Griffins with 735 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 153 carries. Don’t be surprised if you see Mason being used more in the passing game next season.
Chase Grow Chase Grow 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Gretna East | 2027 NE | 2027 | QB | Gretna East | 6’0″ 165 lbs
Mason Gunn Mason Gunn 5'8" | 185 lbs | RB Gretna East | 2025 State NE | 2025 | RB | Gretna East | 5’8″ 195 lbs
Hastings: Tucker Synek Tucker Synek 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Hastings | 2025 State NE & Kooper Kohl Kooper Kohl 5'11" | 210 lbs | ATH Hastings | 2025 State NE
The Hastings Tigers emerged as one of Class B’s top “surprise” teams last season. Powered by a talented 2025 group, Hastings ended the year with a 7-4 record and even notched a playoff win on the road. One of the big reasons for the Tiger’s success was their ability to move the chains through the air behind the big arm of Tucker Synek Tucker Synek 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Hastings | 2025 State NE . Tucker had his breakout season after winning over the QB1 role and threw for 2,262 yards and 14 passing touchdowns. With three of his top four receiving options returning from last season, expect similar numbers for Synek. At running back is one of the more interesting prospects in the 2025 cycle. Kooper Kohl Kooper Kohl 5'11" | 210 lbs | ATH Hastings | 2025 State NE is a very versatile RB who can also block and is a receiving threat out of the backfield. Kooper ended his junior year with 335 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 249 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns. Kohl is a handful to handle once he gets his wheels going. At 5’11” and 210 pounds, Kooper runs like a runaway train and is willing to take out anyone in his way. Lots to be excited about in Tiger Nation!
Tucker Synek Tucker Synek 6'0" | 160 lbs | QB Hastings | 2025 State NE | 2025 | QB | Hastings | 6’2″ 160 lbs
Kooper Kohl Kooper Kohl 5'11" | 210 lbs | ATH Hastings | 2025 State NE | 2025 | RB/ATH | Hastings | 5’11” 210 lbs
Lincoln Pius X: Kolbe Volkmer Kolbe Volkmer 6'5" | 220 lbs | QB Pius X | 2025 State NE & Joseph Andreasen Joseph Andreasen 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Pius X | 2025 NE
This duo is flying under the radar at the moment but has a ton of potential to lead their team to a great season in 2024. Kolbe is one of the better QBs in the 2025 class with elite measurables (6’5″ and 225 pounds) and an absolute cannon for an arm. Kolbe threw for 1,094 yards and eight passing touchdowns last season, with an additional two rushing touchdowns. Junior Joe Andreasen has had an outstanding offseason as he recently won the Class A wrestling championship at 175 pounds. Due to injuries, Andreasen was only able to play in four games, but he still posted 228 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in those games. Andreasen is an uber-physical running back who can gain tough yardage between the tackles and keep the chains moving in short-yardage situations.
Kolbe Volkmer Kolbe Volkmer 6'5" | 220 lbs | QB Pius X | 2025 State NE | 2025 | QB | Pius X | 6’5″ 225 lbs
Joseph Andreasen Joseph Andreasen 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB Pius X | 2025 NE | 2025 | RB/LB | Pius X | 5’10” 195 lbs
Seward: Tresten Hass Tresten Hass 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Seward | 2026 State NE & Edison Knott Edison Knott ATH Seward | 2025 State NE
Sophomore Tresten Hass Tresten Hass 6'3" | 180 lbs | QB Seward | 2026 State NE ‘s first year as QB1 was not too shabby. His playmaking ability with his arm and legs helped lead the Bluejays back to the playoffs. Hass ended his year with 1,516 passing yards, nine passing touchdowns, 536 rushing yards, and an impressive 11 rushing touchdowns. He will have his top two targets back from last season, including his backfield-mate, Edison Knott Edison Knott ATH Seward | 2025 State NE . The incoming senior led the team in rushing with 716 yards and five rushing touchdowns and was second in receiving yards with 236 yards and a receiving touchdown. Don’t get started on what Knott can do on defense (4 interceptions!!). They are a very athletic duo who will be major contributors on both sides of the ball.
Tresten Haas | 2026 | QB | Seward | 6’3″ 190 lbs
Edison Knott Edison Knott ATH Seward | 2025 State NE | 2026 | RB/ATH | Seward | 5’10” 175 lbs
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