PRZNE 2025 Preseason Preview | District A-5 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">Bellevue West</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 7-4*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Omaha Central (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Elkhorn South (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Bellevue East (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Omaha Westside (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Omaha Buena Vista (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - South Sioux City (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Lincoln Southwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Omaha North (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln Northeast (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> You can always count on perennial playoff contender Bellevue West to have a good season and put up big numbers along the way. They return one of the top QB-WR duos in the state with QB [player_tooltip player_id='487557' first='Will' last='Anderson'] (Northern Iowa Commit) who passed for 1,865 yards and 21 touchdowns and WR [player_tooltip player_id='612402' first='Jermaine' last='Green'] (Northern Illinois Commit) who hauled in 38 receptions for 716 yards and nine touchdowns. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1085133' first='Tristian' last='James'] is an exciting athlete to watch and should return as the feature back after rushing for 849 yards and 11 touchdowns. Despite losing 3-star safety Keith to transfer, the Thunderbirds still have a load of talent in their secondary with safety [player_tooltip player_id='488227' first='Adrian' last='Wilson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1085111' first='Justin' last='Barnes'], [player_tooltip player_id='1774465' first='Kairi' last='Smith'], and plenty of depth players. The Thunderbirds do face a tough schedule starting the season with consecutive games against playoff teams from last season with a Week 1 visit from Omaha Central and a Week 2 trip to Elkhorn South. They also face probably their biggest test of the season in Week 4 against Omaha Westside. The Week 8 game against Omaha North could be the deciding game to see who takes home the District crown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488227' first='Adrian' last='Wilson'] (2026), DB - 6'3" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Adrian5wilson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Adrian5wilson)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17975609/6733f777b91c22482c96cdcd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddce05"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625766' first='Clyde' last='Sheard IV'] (2026), DL - 6'2" 225 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/iv_sheard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@iv_sheard)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17983874/6859eb6d642e806a3420d30f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddce34"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='612402' first='Jermaine' last='Green'] (2026), WR - 6'0" 195 lbs - Northern Illinois Commit - <a href="https://x.com/jermaine1green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jermaine1green)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18680972/6736139cf510c6c8ceeadece' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddce57"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774465' first='Kairi' last='Smith'] (2026), DB - 6'0" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Kairi_10_Smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Kairi_10_Smith)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23032349/6859be8c825bc400bd60878e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddce77"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488111' first='Nate' last='Treat'] (2026), OL - 5'11" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NateTreat3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NateTreat3)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487557' first='Will' last='Anderson'] (2026), QB - 6'2" 200 lbs - Northern Iowa Commit - <a href="https://x.com/WillAnderson16_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@WillAnderson16_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19334123/66e65b81591d96824a443deb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddce98"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085110' first='Ashton' last='Larsen'] (2027), WR - 5'7" 150 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/AshtonLarsen_4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@AshtonLarsen_4)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192597' first='Bryce' last='Oltman'] (2027), K - 6'1" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BryceO137" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BryceO137)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085105' first='Dylan' last='Miller'] (2027), LB - 5'10" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/dylan8miller" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@dylan8miller)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19631431/671d639a5c4caf2e6f418472' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddceb9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085134' first='Gage' last='Brown'] (2027), OL - 6'0" 250 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GageBrown165003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GageBrown165003)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20384100/673402804907b00f82247979' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddced9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192595' first='Grant' last='Jones'] (2027), WR/DB - 6'1" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GTJones08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GTJones08)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19599937/67313c15b8639319350dcc61' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcef9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085111' first='Justin' last='Barnes'] (2027), DB - 5'10" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JustinBarnesJr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JustinBarnesJr)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19072429/66ea173b7f083a3e8a52c44a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcf18"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085112' first='Peyton' last='Francis'] (2027) OL - 6'0" 235 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Peytonfrancis52" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Peytonfrancis52)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18696620/6734c8e56855ec8683e1e873' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcf37"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085133' first='Tristian' last='James'] (2027), QB/ATH - 6'1" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tristianj_0115" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tristianj_0115)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20041698/68534099eb7fd06939e9820c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcf56"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1570012' first='Caleb' last='Goodwater'] (2028), QB/DB - 6'2" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CalebGoodwater" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CalebGoodwater)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20839365/6724494df55b52fb5650579e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcf74"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590728' first='Micah' last='Santiago'] (2028), DL - 6'3" 300 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/_santiago_micah" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@_santiago_micah)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22903021/67c89e1f2b2a4c19810afc0f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcf92"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> TJ Whaley (TE), Marcellous Lloyd (WR), Cesar Valencia (LB), Stanley Haeder (DL), Jules Dudoit (EDGE), Rylan Schweiss (OL/DL), Mack Kennedy (LB), and [player_tooltip player_id='402156' first='Kaprice' last='Keith'] (Transfer).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Lincoln Northeast</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 - Omaha Northwest (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Omaha Bryan (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Omaha Benson (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - North Platte (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Omaha North (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Lincoln Southwest (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Omaha Buena Vista (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - South Sioux City (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Bellevue West (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em> Although the Rockets didn't make the playoffs a season ago, I have them on a short list of teams that could flip that around in 2025. The Rockets struggled to find consistency from their offense last season but with several returning players that should be less of an issue. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1105181' first='Grant' last='Matson'] and Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1223501' first='Zayne' last='Scully'] should battle it out for the QB1 spot this preseason. Whoever comes out on top of that will have great weapons throw to with receivers like senior [player_tooltip player_id='487572' first='Michael' last='Hunter Jr'], junior [player_tooltip player_id='1699846' first='Quincy' last='Montoya'], senior [player_tooltip player_id='1669079' first='Drew' last='Van Dyke'], Bryadin Berry-Shaw, and [player_tooltip player_id='1219130' first='Liam' last='Gallagher']. The RB rotation should also be strong with junior Kaleb Paulsen and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1652201' first='Nolyn' last='Bradford']. The Rockets will play a favorable schedule this fall where they only play two playoff teams in Omaha North and Bellevue West with another tough cross-town game against Lincoln Southwest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1669079' first='Drew' last='Van Dyke'] (2026), WR/DB - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DrewVD11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DrewVD11)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17839082/671fc76b1f55227c243225ea' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcfb5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1105181' first='Grant' last='Matson'] (2026), QB - 5'11" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/grantmatson07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@grantmatson07)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22448486/6723b0c2fd10be7e12ecaa9c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcfd1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487572' first='Michael' last='Hunter Jr'] (2026), WR - 5'9" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Mikeythefuture6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Mikeythefuture6)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17796682/6723d479ba2a5336bd3727eb' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddcfef"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114435' first='Treyton' last='Danley'] (2026), DB - 6'0" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TreytonDanley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TreytonDanley)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17714862/671fcdc40d05f27b6133a675' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd00c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1653978' first='Braydin' last='Berry-Shaw'] (2027), WR/LB - 6'4" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Braydin_Berry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Braydin_Berry)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19454400/67b110b1366ccf63dc0767c3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd029"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaleb Poulsen (2027), RB/ATH - 6'0" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KalebPoulsen_22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KalebPoulsen_22)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19870914/67245800f55b52fb56506355' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd046"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1645132' first='Kamari' last='Quarells']-Rupert (2027), DB/WR - 5'10" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KamariQuarells" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KamariQuarells)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19747611/67868ec3757e9e02ef16a5d8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd063"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1219130' first='Liam' last='Gallagher'] (2027), TE/DL - 6'4" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Liam6Gallagher6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Liam6Gallagher6)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19418547/67afe890426186eb67e3cd42' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd080"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marcus Smith (2027), OL - 6'3" 300 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1699846' first='Quincy' last='Montoya'] (2027), 5'8" 155 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/quincymontoya5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@quincymontoya5)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22296965/670d6a60831e4d39d1939a81' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd09e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192408' first='Tyrin' last='Buckley'] (2027), WR/DB - 5'11" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BuckleyTyrin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BuckleyTyrin)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19449994/679bccdf3a3d2615ec30d1d0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd0bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1223501' first='Zayne' last='Scully'] (2027), QB - 5'10" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/zaynescully" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@zaynescully)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19449990/671fb1a82263c2ba16a1eec6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd0d8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1653419' first='Jarvis' last='Lott'] (2028), QB - 6'3" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LottJarvis8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LottJarvis8)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/21741932/675df8d5510a3c0c777106ad' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd0f6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1652201' first='Nolyn' last='Bradford'] (2028), RB - 5'9" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/nolynbradford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@nolynbradford)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13711884/672300e25a40bea3d05b1619' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd113"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Kamryn Bradford (RB/ATH), Levi Sherman (TE/LB), Elijah Jamal Harris (DL), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Lincoln Southwest</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 - Lincoln North Star (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Lincoln Southeast (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Papillion-La Vista (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lincoln East (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - South Sioux City (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Lincoln Northeast (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 -Bellevue West (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Omaha Buena Vista (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Omaha North (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em> The battle for Lincoln city champs should be an interesting one this fall as the Silver Hawks look to bounce back after a down year. There is a question in regards to who will be QB1 when this team trots out for the season opener. As of right now, sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1232632' first='Thatcher' last='Shelton'] looks like the leader to take over the offense. I'm very interested in the defense where they have a ton of hungry talent with DL [player_tooltip player_id='1085092' first='Maclain' last='Milius'], LB [player_tooltip player_id='488176' first='Gavin' last='Rathbun'], DL [player_tooltip player_id='488175' first='Jaxon' last='Umbenhower'], LB [player_tooltip player_id='720132' first='Evan' last='Robinson'], and LB [player_tooltip player_id='1625798' first='Noah' last='Curtis']. The Silver Hawks play four Lincoln teams when they face North Star, Southeast, East, and Northeast. Papillion-La Vista, Bellevue West, and Omaha North are the other playoff teams on the schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='922618' first='Ethan' last='Sanchez'] (2026), K - 6'2" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/EthanSa25293919" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@EthanSa25293919)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19523015/66dcef11a701b0b908038634' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2257"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488176' first='Gavin' last='Rathbun'] (2026), LB - 6'0' 210 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GavinRathbun44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GavinRathbun44)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18011401/6729120bff35398cdbaeae90' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2283"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488175' first='Jaxon' last='Umbenhower'] (2026), DL - 6'2" 235 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/umbie16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@umbie16)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18013072/671e9aab4c20845194a3a109' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f22a3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625798' first='Noah' last='Curtis'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NoahCurtis07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NoahCurtis07)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18027680/673e262b6536928fd4abc614' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f22c0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1302974' first='Owen' last='Helkenn'] (2026), LB - 6'0" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Owen_Helkenn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Owen_Helkenn)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18034154/66f6cbd47a302d53ec41c7a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f22da"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='720234' first='Barrett' last='Hartwig'] (2027), RB/LB - 5'10" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BarrettHartwig" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BarrettHartwig)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19612195/671bf3098545ac54fe1ddc09' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f22f4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='720132' first='Evan' last='Robinson'] (2027), LB - 6'2" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/EvanRobinson_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@EvanRobinson_1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19587732/6751c885ef4dfc6e5d76124b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f230e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085092' first='Maclain' last='Milius'] (2027), DL/TE - 6'4" 240 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/maclainmilius" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@maclainmilius)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19587740/67202cdc2263c2ba16a23a50' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2327"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1232632' first='Thatcher' last='Shelton'] (2028), QB - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/thatch_shelton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@thatch_shelton)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22003810/67228e58103397caa31b29d6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2342"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Jace Erickson (RB), Griffin Semrad (ATH), Jackson Carpenter (WR), Jackson Crawford (LB/TE), Landon Kelley (DB/WR), Garrett Hull (LB), Cole Erickson (DL), Malcolm Montgomery (DB), and [player_tooltip player_id='1085095' first='Brockston' last='Teply'] (Transfer).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Omaha Buena Vista</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 2-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Plattsmouth (A - Class B)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Omaha Benson (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Omaha Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Omaha Central (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Bellevue West (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Omaha North (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Lincoln Northeast (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Lincoln Southwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - South Sioux City (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Bison are still a young team looking to find consistency as they continue to build their program. They found a little bit of that early in the season as they accumulated their first two wins in program history. I don't have a ton of information on this roster, mainly due to limited access to games and tape. However, some names to know are [player_tooltip player_id='1578590' first='Lawaun' last='Jones'] Jr, [player_tooltip player_id='1774469' first='Jace' last='Ablan'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1774475' first='Zyaire' last='Tucker']. Even with games against playoff teams like Omaha Central, Bellevue West, and Omaha North, there are still some winnable games on the schedule that could help the Bison take the next step this fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774469' first='Jace' last='Ablan'] (2026), LB - 5'7" 140 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19480298/6707f727764bfebf5cd8bab6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2360"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1578590' first='Lawaun' last='Jones'] Jr (2026), OL - 6'0" 250 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LawaunJones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LawaunJones)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20131656/6720453ead50f07e853057a8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-689427e0f2379"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774475' first='Zyaire' last='Tucker'] (2026), RB - <a href="https://x.com/ZyaireTucker1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ZyaireTucker1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Thomas Jackson (QB), Landon Liddell (LB/ATH), and Eli Smith (OL/DL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Omaha North</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 9-3*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Omaha Westside (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Papillion-La Vista South (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Omaha Central (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Kearney (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Lincoln Northeast (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Omaha Buena Vista (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - South Sioux City (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Bellevue West (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln Southwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Omaha North Vikings were on the verge of making their first state championship game since 2017 before ultimately falling in the semifinals. Now, they return a team hungry to take that next step and break through for a trip to Memorial Stadium. The Vikings boast a sneaky deep roster, featuring a great mix of experience, youth, and depth. They are headlined by DB/WR and Iowa commit [player_tooltip player_id='488174' first='Darion' last='Jones'], who went off last season, recording 776 receiving yards, 11 receiving touchdowns, 30 tackles, four TFLs, eight interceptions (one interception), a sack, two punt returns for touchdowns, and two kick returns for touchdowns. They also have a great RB duo in senior Jaron Cannon and sophomore transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1590688' first='Michael' last='Valencia Jr']. The defense is littered top to bottom with impressive talent, including South Dakota LB commit [player_tooltip player_id='796582' first='Max' last='Clark'], DL [player_tooltip player_id='1114626' first='Marquise' last='McIntyre-Dailey'], LB [player_tooltip player_id='487609' first='BJ' last='Louis'], DB Jermaine Dorth, DB [player_tooltip player_id='547140' first='Re'Aire' last='Washington'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='1192553' first='Kordai' last='Richard'], DL [player_tooltip player_id='1662623' first='Devin' last='Cox'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='487729' first='Jayden' last='Cannon'], and several others. Omaha North opens up the season in a highly anticipated matchup with powerhouse Omaha Westside. From there, the road doesn't get any easier for these Vikings as they navigate through Papio South, Omaha Central, and Kearney in the following weeks, with a Week 8 matchup against Bellevue West looming towards the end of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487609' first='BJ' last='Louis'] (2026), LB - 6'1" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/iambjlouis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@iambjlouis)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17751433/67c8b3e84b0e7dd03a0d28dd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd164"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488174' first='Darion' last='Jones'] (2026), DB/ATH - 6'2" 175 lbs - Iowa Commit - <a href="https://x.com/dar11on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@dar11on)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18180467/670fda7867623f1e58a62d69' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd182"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796581' first='Elijah' last='Cannon'] (2026), QB - 5'11" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ElijahCannon_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ElijahCannon_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487804' first='Jaron' last='Cannon Jr'] (2026), RB - 5'10" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JaronCannonJr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JaronCannonJr)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17868708/677c1bceef39127a9ac0ced6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd19f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487801' first='Jermaine' last='Dortch'] (2026), DB - 5'9" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DortchJermaine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DortchJermaine)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19461266/66e4799b801e22eaa1bdec6b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd1bc"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1567926' first='Kam' last='Malone'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Kam4prezident" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Kam4prezident)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18180476/672ad969612a2a6625d78657' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd1d9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114626' first='Marquise' last='McIntyre-Dailey'] (2026), DL - 6'4" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarquiseDailey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarquiseDailey)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19868094/67165ee8ba500da1644aeda4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd1f7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796582' first='Max' last='Clark'] (2026), LB - 6'2" 225 lbs - South Dakota Commit - <a href="https://x.com/max_clark10" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@max_clark10)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18180237/673e2daca403a89648985630' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd214"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1343410' first='Tyrese' last='Webster'] (2026), OL/DL - 6'4" 285 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TyreseWebster55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TyreseWebster55)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18404346/671afab9627ae3ca67d570ce' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd231"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085195' first='Anthony' last='Kellogg II'] (2027), TE/LB - 6'3" 210 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/AnthonyKel36191" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AnthonyKel36191)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19455558/6734d9ba4466a34b60a1284a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd145"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1699807' first='Damien' last='Luellen Jr'] (2027), RB/LB - 5'10" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DeezyLue36" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DeezyLue36)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20373830/6856fc4c6b187b9b2be42856' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd24e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1662623' first='Devin' last='Cox'] (2027), DL - 6'2" 300 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TheBoyZzTw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TheBoyZzTw)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20216820/67c8c14e570017991508f08f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd26c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487729' first='Jayden' last='Cannon'] (2027), DB - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Jaydencannon_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Jaydencannon_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192553' first='Kordai' last='Richard'] (2027), DB - 5'9" 160 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KordaiRichard1_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KordaiRichard1_)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19574428/67eed1a47c5aa4454e223b00' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd289"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='547140' first='Re'Aire' last='Washington'] (2027), DB - 6'0" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ReWashington13" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ReWashington13)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19574420/673e04f60c03e47095d9cd9f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd2a6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyris Shelley (2027), TE/LB - 6'1" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tyris_shelly25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tyris_shelly25)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192550' first='Xavier' last='Neave'] (2027), DL - 6'0" 225 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ii_amkingneave" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ii_amkingneave)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1692798' first='Dominic' last='Yancy'] (2028), QB/ATH - 6'0" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/domyancy2028" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@domyancy2028)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22709405/674683c781389f62edd6acb7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd2d9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1684287' first='Javian' last='Erving'] (2028), ATH - 6'4" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JavianErving11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JavianErving11)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590688' first='Michael' last='Valencia Jr'] (2028), RB - <a href="https://x.com/ValenciaMi90447" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ValenciaMi90447)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Mikey Gow (QB), Connor O'Neill (WR), Deon Cooper (TE), Connor Cook (OL), Tyson Terry (DL), Rashad Deal (LB), and Greg Moore (DL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">South Sioux City</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 5-4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Sioux City North (H - Iowa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Sioux City West (H - Iowa)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Omaha Bryan (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lincoln (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Lincoln Southwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Bellevue West (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Omaha North (A) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Lincoln Northeast (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Omaha Buena Vista (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The South Sioux City Cardinals lose a strong 2025 class to graduation, but will have solid leadership with the incoming senior group. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1774572' first='Christian' last='Campos'] is back at QB for the Cardinals with a full season of varsity experience after throwing for 681 yards and seven touchdowns. There will be some veterans on the offensive line and skill positions, as well as some interesting new names, including OL/DL [player_tooltip player_id='1114443' first='Adrian' last='Curiel'], OL [player_tooltip player_id='1774560' first='Aaron' last='Rangel-Medina'], WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1114444' first='Erick' last='Moreno'], and WR [player_tooltip player_id='1774565' first='Alabama' last='Villeda']. The Cardinals open the season against cross-town Iowa rivals Sioux City North and Sioux City West. From there, SSC only plays two playoff squads from last season in Bellevue West and Omaha North. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774560' first='Aaron' last='Rangel-Medina'] (2026), OL - 6'0" 255 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/yooter_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@yooter_) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15062247/6722dfa6f21f8821dd8597f3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd310"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114443' first='Adrian' last='Curiel'] (2026), DL/OL - 6'2" 210 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/adriancuriel190" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@adriancuriel190)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15062220/66eda9a31d3c47510b7db8f0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd32e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774565' first='Alabama' last='Villeda'] (2026), WR - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/bamaaa_5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@bamaaa_5)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774572' first='Christian' last='Campos'] (2026), QB - 6'1" 165 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114444' first='Erick' last='Moreno'] (2026), WR/DB - 5'11" 160 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15062240/6817cb7e0b1a403dcc56968a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6894229ddd34b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> DJ Helms (ATH), Tony Palmer (RB/LB), Lucas Sulzbach (WR/DB), Kayden Melchor (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 -->