PRZNE 2025 Preseason Preview | District A-4 Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're starting to preview the fast-approaching 2025 season by taking a look at each district and breaking down every team. In this preview, we will look at each team's schedule, key games, key players to watch, and some notable personnel losses.</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">Lincoln</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 3-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Omaha Bryan (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Omaha Northwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Fremont (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - South Sioux City (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Omaha Benson (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Lincoln Southeast (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Millard South (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Omaha South (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - North Platte (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Links had a very young roster last season, which led to some growing pains, but they still managed a 3-6 record. The good thing is that a lot of the youth are back and now have more experience under their belts. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1339648' first='Dez' last='Slocum'] is back after throwing for 650 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore, now with a slightly bigger frame and a better grip on the offense. DJ Kennedy and [player_tooltip player_id='1609952' first='Jaymeon' last='Wims'] are a pair of interesting two-way players who could help Slocum and this team take the next step. If the Links can tie everything together this season, they have a favorable schedule, with only two playoff teams from last season, Lincoln Southeast and Class A champions Millard South, and could make a push for a playoff spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>DJ Kennedy (2026), 6'4" 200 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114430' first='Tasloach' last='Bilew'] (2026), OL - 6'4" 300 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tythe1st_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tythe1st_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18990350/671ea5b72263c2ba16a07031' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce225d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1339648' first='Dez' last='Slocum'] (2027), QB - 6'0" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DezSlocum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DezSlocum)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19380327/67805522ce57449c1066765b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce22a9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1609952' first='Jaymeon' last='Wims'] (2027), WR/LB - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/J2R_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@J2R_1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20143829/67449d4e6500a4d2609d60d7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce22e1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Pak Jock (RB), Solomon White (WR), and Troy Wiltshire (WR).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Lincoln Southeast</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 7-3*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Grand Island (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Lincoln Southwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Creighton Prep (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Norfolk (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Millard South (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Lincoln (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - North Platte (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Omaha Benson (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln East (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Knights are always a team to watch out for when on the schedule, and that rings true again in 2025 as they return a solid group of starters from their playoff team last year. Although the Knights will have to start a new QB, it'll at least be a familiar face with junior [player_tooltip player_id='422371' first='Gavin' last='Semm'] returning after playing for Grand Island last season. Semm will be well equipped to succeed with three out of four of last season's top receivers returning to the fold in [player_tooltip player_id='499433' first='Mason' last='Cotton'] (208 yards &amp; five TDs), [player_tooltip player_id='795743' first='Caden' last='Ward'] (164 yards &amp; a TD), and [player_tooltip player_id='795731' first='Nate' last='Appleget'] (148 yards &amp; a TD). Junior RB [player_tooltip player_id='422449' first='Kadin' last='Logan'] will also be back healthy after missing his sophomore season. Two big games on the schedule are against cross-town rivals Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln East. They will also play Creighton Prep and the reigning champions in Millard South. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114436' first='Beckham' last='Rice'] (2026), RB - <a href="https://x.com/rice_beckham" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@rice_beckham)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='795743' first='Caden' last='Ward'] (2026), TE - 6'3" 220 lbs - North Dakota State Commit -<a href="https://x.com/_CadenWard_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@_CadenWard_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18399503/672bbed3d02c66eefe012fca' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2328"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217728' first='Javion' last='Fuller'] (2026), DB - 5'9" 170 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/fuller_javion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@fuller_javion)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19144648/67340f13a95ccf78a9385a13' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2367"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Max Weyeneth (2026), OL/DL - 6'1" 280 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MaxWeyeneth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MaxWeyeneth)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18768785/67e6239b2b345a37ffc57aea' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce239f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='795731' first='Nate' last='Appleget'] (2026), LB/WR - 6'3" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NateAppleget" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NateAppleget)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17787106/66fab8aa3477efb854076ea0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce23d2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487756' first='Trey' last='O'Hara'] (2026), LB/FB - 6'2" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/OHaratrey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@OHaratrey)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='422371' first='Gavin' last='Semm'] (2027), QB - 6'1" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Gavin_Semm_QB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Gavin_Semm_QB)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19342916/671edf9356711d51626c1a17' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2404"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='422449' first='Kadin' last='Logan'] (2027), RB - 5'8" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/jkt_logan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jkt_logan)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='499433' first='Mason' last='Cotton'] (2026), TE - 6'3" 210 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/mason_cotton1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@mason_cotton1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19397218/673d562cd5766dc7f1e5658b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2435"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1577986' first='Aisaiah' last='Bollen'] (2028), WR/DB - 6'2" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BollenAisaiah" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BollenAisaiah)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21737764/671d890b4c20845194a1b62e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2465"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Tre Bollen (QB), Cash Buettenback (RB/LB), Dane Omel (ATH), Pierre Allen Jr (DL), Zayvion Campbell (LB), Mauriel Bradford (DB), and Dane Newman (OL). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Millard South</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 12-1*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Arbor View, NV (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Millard West (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Kearney (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Millard North (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Lincoln Southeast (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Papillion-La Vista (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Lincoln (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - North Platte (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Omaha Benson (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> After an all-time season that resulted in a state championship, it's crazy to think that the Patriots might be gearing up for an even more dominant season. Millard South features one of the most star-studded rosters I've ever seen. They start at the top with Alabama commit, QB [player_tooltip player_id='476963' first='Jett' last='Thomalla'], who lit up defenses and tore up the record books with his 3,664 passing yards and 47 touchdowns. Joining him in the backfield is one of the top 1-2 punches at RB with Illinois commit [player_tooltip player_id='402160' first='Nelsyn' last='Wheeler'] and Augustana commit [player_tooltip player_id='779704' first='Gabe' last='Prucha']. The pass catchers are also no slouches, featuring Iowa State WR commit [player_tooltip player_id='487568' first='Amarion' last='Jackson'], Mizzou TE commit [player_tooltip player_id='487573' first='Isaac' last='Jensen'], and Fresno State TE commit [player_tooltip player_id='487608' first='Dallas' last='Gaius-Anyaegbu']. The protection upfront will also be elite with Illinois OT commit [player_tooltip player_id='402157' first='Landen' last='Von Seggern'], Army C commit [player_tooltip player_id='487602' first='Carter' last='Glab'], [player_tooltip player_id='1114437' first='Antonio' last='Harris'], [player_tooltip player_id='1161723' first='Stevie' last='Grabowski'], and a ton of additional depth. There is also a ton of star power on the defense with Fresno State DL commit [player_tooltip player_id='1395767' first='Solomon' last='Baker'], DL MJ Wash, DL Easton Villota, DL [player_tooltip player_id='1114438' first='Jack' last='Ladd'], Minnesota State-Mankato LB commit [player_tooltip player_id='487606' first='Daxton' last='Williams'], LB [player_tooltip player_id='402165' first='Teagan' last='Urban'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='212372' first='DaShawn' last='Prince'], North Dakota DB commit [player_tooltip player_id='407456' first='Toris' last='Rudd Jr'], Army DB [player_tooltip player_id='487607' first='Dayton' last='Gaius-Anyaegbu'], and DB [player_tooltip player_id='360014' first='Elijah' last='Mitchell']. The road back to Memorial won't be easy as they open the season against a tough Arbor View team from Nevada. They then face five consecutive playoff teams in Millard West, Kearney, Millard North, Lincoln Southeast, and Papillion-La Vista. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487568' first='Amarion' last='Jackson'] (2026), WR/DB - 6'2" 185 lbs - Iowa State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/AjJackson_21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AjJackson_21)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/10034410/674cdb9ca523797f61bae0f8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce249a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114437' first='Antonio' last='Harris'] (2026), OL - 6'2" 300 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HarrisTonio66" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@HarrisTonio66)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760199/674a67d2f944d22bcd5381ce' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce24cd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487602' first='Carter' last='Glab'] (2026), OL - 6'3" 280 lbs - Army Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Cglab5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Cglab5)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760186/674cf30681389f62edda3128' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2509"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487608' first='Dallas' last='Gaius-Anyaegbu'] (2026), TE - 6'5" 215 lbs - Fresno State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/DallasGaius" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DallasGaius)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16500326/674a463235352caea58af398' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce253e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='212372' first='DaShawn' last='Prince'] (2026), DB/WR - 6'2" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DaShawn1213" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DaShawn1213)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17657220/6786706d002acf25bc596512' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce256c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487606' first='Daxton' last='Williams'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 220 lbs - Minnesota State-Mankato Commit - <a href="https://x.com/DaxtonWilliams1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DaxtonWilliams1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17514798/66fc0673de337b60b14e7add' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce259d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487607' first='Dayton' last='Gaius-Anyaegbu'] (2026), DB - 6'0" 170 lbs - Army Commit - <a href="https://x.com/dayton_gaius" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@dayton_gaius)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16510804/674a46cd9073481879bb82d3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce25d5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Easton Villota (2026), DL - 6'2" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/EastonVillotta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@EastonVillotta)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760228/677df89571592163ae1dc19b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2610"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='360014' first='Elijah' last='Mitchell'] (2026), DB - 5'10" 180 lbs - Northwest Missouri Commit - <a href="https://x.com/elimitchell___" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@elimitchell___)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21657625/67465e2ae429f4576621be59' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2642"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='779704' first='Gabe' last='Prucha'] (2026), RB - 5'10" 215 lbs - Augusta Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Gabe_Prucha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Gabe_Prucha)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760183/674e2f67d7231bf1f0cd7ed2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2671"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487573' first='Isaac' last='Jensen'] (2026), TE - 6'6" 225 lbs - Mizzou Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Isaacjensen_11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Isaacjensen_11)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17024109/67389d50397c54798391a720' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce269d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114438' first='Jack' last='Ladd'] (2026), DL/OL - 6'1" 235 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JackLadd9425" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JackLadd9425)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760193/674e5d1d9405b796319d27bf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce26c9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='476963' first='Jett' last='Thomalla'] (2026), QB - 6'5" 200 lbs - Alabama Commit - <a href="https://x.com/JettThomalla" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JettThomalla)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22540424/67981644030815ef75ce5b90' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce26f4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402157' first='Landen' last='Von Seggern'] (2026), OL - 6'4" 280 lbs - Illinois Commit - <a href="https://x.com/landen_seggern" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@landen_seggern)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17714603/674b9eade4633310d1bc214a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2725"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='586964' first='Christopher' last='Wash'] (2026), DL - 6'2" 235 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ChristopherMJW2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ChristopherMJW2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18168431/674941621a1ef8504fa25677' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce275d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402160' first='Nelsyn' last='Wheeler'] (2026), RB - 5'9" 200 lbs - Illinois Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Nelsyn026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Nelsyn026)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17738571/671e78e2cd261424dabb673b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2792"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Owen Zech (2026), WR - 5'9" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/OwenZech1311" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@OwenZech1311)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1395767' first='Solomon' last='Baker'] (2026), DL - 6'4" 250 lbs - Fresno State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/SolomonWBaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@SolomonWBaker)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18271343/6751fdeac5239aada74b320e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce27c7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402165' first='Teagan' last='Urban'] (2026), LB - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TeaganU5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TeaganU5) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17510598/676899bca232c3c8c269a935' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2800"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='407456' first='Toris' last='Rudd Jr'] (2026), DB - 6'0" 175 lbs - North Dakota Commit - <a href="https://x.com/jr_toris" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jr_toris)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/11747299/674b6c6c81389f62edd93a72' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2835"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085099' first='Grant' last='Howland'] (2027), OL - 6'1" 265 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GrantH2027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GrantH2027)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085126' first='Henry' last='Ziemba'] (2027), DL - 6'0" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ZiembaHenry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ZiembaHenry)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085124' first='Hunter' last='Allen'] (2027), OL - 6'2" 265 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Hunter_Allen_56" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Hunter_Allen_56)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1161723' first='Stevie' last='Grabowski'] (2027), OL - 6'4" 280 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/steviegrab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@steviegrab)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1683734' first='Tatum' last='Wash'] (2028), DL - 6'3" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tatum_wash" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tatum_wash)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22529086/674a2f7bce73d8d9eca0fab0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2867"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brody Peters (2029), QB - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BrodyPeters09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BrodyPeters09)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Aamir Hill (WR/ATH), Chase Loftin (TE), Jameson Rayner (LB), Adam Pugh (DL), Braedyn Kiger (DL), Elijah Malesa (DL), Harper Rutan (DL), and Dylan Kuhl (LB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">North Platte</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 4-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Kearney (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Lincoln East (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Norfolk (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lincoln Northeast (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Columbus (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Omaha Benson (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Lincoln Southeast (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Millard South (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Bulldogs were on the fringe of earning a playoff spot, but fell just short. Now, they'll look to get back into the tournament for the first time since 2022. The defense is looking like the stronger side of the ball for the Bulldogs with impact players at each level. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1085165' first='Jake' last='Kinkaid'] should bring pressure up front after recording seven sacks as a sophomore. Chadron State Commit [player_tooltip player_id='470810' first='Treyton' last='Burke'] will be the enforcer in the middle of the defense. Finally, DBs [player_tooltip player_id='1625819' first='Jahven' last='Reyes'] and Harper Whitney will bring experience to the secondary. They open the season against perennial playoff teams, Kearney and Lincoln East. The Bulldogs then play winnable games until they face two more big tests in Lincoln Southeast and Millard South in Weeks 7 and 8. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harper Whitney (2026), DB - 6'0" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HarperWhitney2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@HarperWhitney2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625819' first='Jahven' last='Reyes'] (2026), DB - 6'1" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/reyes_jahven" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@reyes_jahven)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='470810' first='Treyton' last='Burke'] (2026), LB - 6'2" 215 lbs - Chadron State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/treytonburke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@treytonburke)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17843082/66fab9da342e1bec1efbf7a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce28a1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085165' first='Jake' last='Kinkaid'] (2027), DL - 6'2" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Jakekinkaid99" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Jakekinkaid99)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19577183/67214f45814291000a34d245' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce28d0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Caden Joneson (QB), Alonzo Torrez (RB/ATH), Breckin Torrez (ATH), Lathen Huntsman (LB), Max Negley (WR), Jaxon Halverson (DL/OL), and Carter Dishman (DL/OL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Omaha Benson</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 0-9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Omaha Burke (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Omaha Buena Vista (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Lincoln Northeast (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Omaha Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Lincoln (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - North Platte (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Omaha Bryan (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Lincoln Southeast (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Millard South (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Bunnies, unfortunately, didn't have the season they hoped for, but will look to gain momentum this fall with some additional experience that should pay some dividends. QB Jackson Sam only played in three games, but looks primed to return as the starter. Two-way players Elija Payne, Shai Bullion, and Wisdom Agbeve are all seniors to keep an eye on this fall. Fortunately, the Bunnies will only face two playoff teams from last season when they travel to Lincoln Southeast in Week 8 and are visited by the champion Millard South Patriots in Week 9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cristobal Hernandez (2026) - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20001035/67d435c1fb766e0b8bbd91cc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-688ff7dce2909"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elija Payne (2026), DL/OL - 6'0" 285 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Elija_Payne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Elija_Payne)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jackson Sam (2026), QB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shai Bullion (2026), ATH - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wisdom Agbeve (2026), ATH - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nee Moo (2027), RB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Jarell Skipper (ATH), Isac Solis (LB), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>* Notes playoff appearance</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Make sure to follow&nbsp;<em>@PRZ_OscarG</em>&nbsp;for more news on Nebraska and Iowa HS recruiting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->