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<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>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Bellevue East</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 1-8</p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Fremont (A) </p>
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<p>Week 2 - Norfolk (A) </p>
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<p>Week 3 - Bellevue West (H) </p>
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<p>Week 4 - Papillion-La Vista (H) </p>
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<p>Week 5 - Omaha Northwest (A)</p>
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<p>Week 6 - Millard West (H)</p>
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<p>Week 7 - Omaha Westview (A) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Grand Island (H)</p>
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<p>Week 9 - Lincoln North Star (H)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> Although the Chieftains struggled to find their footing consistently in 2024 as they fielded a young team and faced a tough schedule, they were able to pick up valuable experience and displayed growth week after week. They will have a strong group of seniors to lead the way with QB1 frontrunner [player_tooltip player_id='488100' first='Steven' last='Procko'] and skill players like [player_tooltip player_id='487805' first='Andrew' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='1667722' first='Owen' last='Grieb'], [player_tooltip player_id='1667726' first='Rocky' last='Brown'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1667724' first='Roderick' last='Height']. [player_tooltip player_id='1667739' first='Dominic' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='1085104' first='Ethan' last='Greenwell'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1581444' first='Aidan' last='Church'] were also contributors as underclassmen last season and are expected to excel in bigger roles this fall. Bellevue East plays five playoff teams from last season, including cross-town rival Bellevue West, Papillion-La Vista, Millard West, Omaha Westview, and Lincoln North Star. </p>
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<p><em>Key Players: </em></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='487805' first='Andrew' last='Brown'] (2026), DB - 5'10" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Andrew_BrownIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Andrew_BrownIV)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667729' first='Chase' last='Onken'] (2026), OL - 6'1" 255 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/chase_j_gues" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@chase_j_gues)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667722' first='Owen' last='Grieb'] (2026), WR - 5'7" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/owen_grieb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@owen_grieb)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667726' first='Rocky' last='Brown'] (2026), DB - 5'10" 155 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/rockyb_1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@rockyb_1)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667724' first='Roderick' last='Height'] (2026), WR/LB - 5'10" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/HeightRoderick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@HeightRoderick)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='488100' first='Steven' last='Procko'] (2026), QB - 5'9" 155 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/procko_steven" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@procko_steven)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1667739' first='Dominic' last='Smith'] (2027), RB - </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085104' first='Ethan' last='Greenwell'] (2027), WR/ATH - <a href="https://x.com/greenwell_0450" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@greenwell_0450)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1581444' first='Aidan' last='Church'] (2028), DL - 6'0" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/AidanWChurch72" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AidanWChurch72)</a></p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Adrian Davis (QB), Christian Lester (WR/ATH), Dillon Ginter (LB), Jack Duncan (OL/DL), </p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Grand Island</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 2-7</p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Lincoln Southeast (A)</p>
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<p>Week 2 - Kearney (A) </p>
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<p>Week 3 - Lincoln East (H) </p>
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<p>Week 4 - Elkhorn South (H) </p>
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<p>Week 5 - Millard West (A) </p>
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<p>Week 6 - Omaha Westview (H) </p>
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<p>Week 7 - Lincoln North Star (H) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Bellevue East (A)</p>
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<p>Week 9 - Omaha Northwest (A)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> Look for the Islanders to bounce back from a down year in which they went 2-7. Despite losing a good senior class and a few transfers, Grand Island does return key players in a lot of spots, especially on the defense. I like the secondary where they feature Sioux Falls commit [player_tooltip player_id='488107' first='Isaiah' last='Wyatt'] (37 tackles & 7 PBUs) and [player_tooltip player_id='1556217' first='Carson' last='Washburn'] (3 INTs) at both cornerback spots and Dakota Wesleyan commit [player_tooltip player_id='1640155' first='Dylan' last='Logue'] at safety. The front seven also features some great under the radar prospects like DL Adolfo Loeza, LB [player_tooltip player_id='402146' first='Dax' last='Kirkland'], LB Kaeson Larson, and LB [player_tooltip player_id='720359' first='Ryan' last='Boehle']. Look for senior [player_tooltip player_id='1217724' first='Evan' last='Jones'] to lead the offense as he takes over full-time QB1 duties. The road back to the playoffs will be tough as the Islanders' first seven games are all against playoff teams from last season, including Lincoln Southeast (season opener), Kearney (rivalry), Lincoln East, Elkhorn South, Millard West, Omaha Westview, and Lincoln North Star.</p>
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<p><em>Key Players: </em></p>
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<p>Adolfo Loeza (2026), DL - </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1556217' first='Carson' last='Washburn'] (2026), DB - 5'8" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/carson31623528" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@carson31623528) </a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='402146' first='Dax' last='Kirkland'] (2026), LB - 6'0" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/dax_kirkland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@dax_kirkland)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1640155' first='Dylan' last='Logue'] (2026), DB - 6'0" 150 lbs - Dakota Wesleyan Commit - <a href="https://x.com/DylanLogue26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DylanLogue26) </a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217724' first='Evan' last='Jones'] (2026), QB - 6'2" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ej_jones_448" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ej_jones_448)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='488107' first='Isaiah' last='Wyatt'] (2026), DB - Sioux Falls Commit - 6'3" 18o lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Isaiahwyatt80" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Isaiahwyatt80)</a></p>
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<p>Kaeson Larson (2026), DB - 6'1" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Kaeson_00" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Kaeson_00)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114427' first='Treyvon' last='Alexander'] (2026), OL - 6'1" 275 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Treyvon_50" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Treyvon_50)</a></p>
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<p>Max Holling (2027), ATH - 5'11" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Treyvon_50" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Treyvon_50) </a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='720359' first='Ryan' last='Boehle'] (2027), LB - 6'2" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/RyanBoehle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@RyanBoehle)</a></p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Ryker Booth (RB/ATH), Riley Holling (WR/LB), Jalen Warren (WR), Cole Fernau (LB), Owen Payne (OL/DL), [player_tooltip player_id='422371' first='Gavin' last='Semm'] (Transfer), and [player_tooltip player_id='402160' first='Nelsyn' last='Wheeler'] (Transfer).</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Lincoln North Star</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 6-4*</p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Lincoln Southwest (H) </p>
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<p>Week 2 - Papillion-La Vista (A)</p>
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<p>Week 3 - Elkhorn South (H) </p>
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<p>Week 4 - Omaha South (A) </p>
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<p>Week 5 - Omaha Westview (A)</p>
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<p>Week 6 - Omaha Northwest (H) </p>
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<p>Week 7 - Grand Island (A) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Millard West (H) </p>
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<p>Week 9 - Bellevue East (A)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> The North Star 'Gators are gearing up to making it three playoff appearances in a row as they return a very talented roster filled with athletic, versatile prospects. Headlined by 3-star Iowa State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1114432' first='Tyrell' last='Chatman'] who is expected to stay at QB on offense and will play cornerback on defense (projected college position), after lighting up the stat sheet as a junior with 486 passing yards, 387 rushing yards (team leader), five touchdowns, six touchdowns, 37 tackles, two TFLs, four interceptions, and a forced fumble. Tyrell should have plenty to work with around him with athletes like seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1105194' first='Louis' last='Welstead'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1114431' first='JC' last='Sievers']. [player_tooltip player_id='1114434' first='Marcus' last='Wynne'], Jamal Little, and [player_tooltip player_id='1699841' first='Hector' last='Hosey-Alvarez'] look to be a formidable defensive line [player_tooltip player_id='1625810' first='Isaac' last='Rabago'], [player_tooltip player_id='773255' first='Scott' last='Hoebelheinrich'], and [player_tooltip player_id='722336' first='Kobe' last='Allen'] are defensive names to keep an eye on this fall. North Star plays the same schedule as last season, so I can see them matching their wins, with games against playoff teams like Papillion-La Vista, Elkhorn South, Omaha Westview, and Millard West being opportunities to take the next step. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625810' first='Isaac' last='Rabago'] (2026), LB - 6'1" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Isaac_Rabago08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Isaac_Rabago08)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114431' first='JC' last='Sievers'] (2026), ATH - 5'10" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JcSievers19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JcSievers19)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1105194' first='Louis' last='Welstead'] (2026), WR/DB - 5'11" 160 lbs -<a href="https://x.com/LouisWelstead1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (@LouisWelstead1)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114434' first='Marcus' last='Wynne'] (2026), EDGE - 6'0" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/MarcusWynne3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MarcusWynne3)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='773255' first='Scott' last='Hoebelheinrich'] (2026), LB - 6'2" 185 lbs </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114432' first='Tyrell' last='Chatman'] (2026), DB/ATH - Iowa State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Tyrell_C_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Tyrell_C_)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1699841' first='Hector' last='Hosey-Alvarez'] (2027), DL - 6'1" 250 lbs <a href="https://x.com/AlvarazHosey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AlvarazHosey)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='722336' first='Kobe' last='Allen'] (2027), DB - 5'11" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KobeJallen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KobeJallen)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1394677' first='Braylon' last='Kelley'] (2028), WR/DB - 5'10" 145 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Braylon_Kelley1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Braylon_Kelley1) </a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1572361' first='Jevon' last='Payne'] (2028), OL - 6'0" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/jevon_payne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jevon_payne)</a></p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Beaudree Ball (QB), Jordan Anderson (RB), Sam Schaefer (ATH), Kamden Krieser (ATH), Cameron Bretting (LB), Justin Anderson (DB), and Dominic Colmenero (OL/DL).</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Millard West</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 5-5*</p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Millard North (A) </p>
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<p>Week 2 - Millard South (H)</p>
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<p>Week 3 - Omaha Westside (A)</p>
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<p>Week 4 - Creighton Prep (A)</p>
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<p>Week 5 - Grand Island (H)</p>
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<p>Week 6 - Bellevue East (A)</p>
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<p>Week 7 - Omaha Northwest (H) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Lincoln North Star (A) </p>
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<p>Week 9 - Omaha Westview (H)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Wildcats had quite the wild turnaround last season in which they started 0-4, before winning the final five games of the regular season to secure a playoff berth. The Wildcats have a very talented roster going into the first year under their new Head Coach, Coach McEnany. The offense will have some continuity going into this season with senior [player_tooltip player_id='533084' first='Logan' last='Kracht'] returning as the starter where he has proven to be a threat with his arm and legs. RB [player_tooltip player_id='1192593' first='David' last='Washington'] should take on a bigger role after flashing as a sophomore with 431 yards and five touchdowns on only 60 carries. Sophomore pass catchers [player_tooltip player_id='1590732' first='Riley' last='Swim'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1338209' first='Zaylen' last='Rachow'] look primed for big seasons. The offensive line and defense should be solid with tons of experience all over with players like [player_tooltip player_id='1551554' first='Jacob' last='Quist'], [player_tooltip player_id='1625844' first='Ian' last='Taylor'], Carter Bradbury, [player_tooltip player_id='487758' first='Ethan' last='Amenyah'], [player_tooltip player_id='1625496' first='Jack' last='Meeks'], [player_tooltip player_id='1617391' first='Klovis' last='Neill'], [player_tooltip player_id='487759' first='Harper' last='Townsley'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1556216' first='Colton' last='Williams']. The Wildcats start their season against their Millard rivals in Millard North (Week 1) and Millard South (Week 2). The challenges don't stop there, as they also play Omaha Westside, Creighton Prep, Lincoln North Star, and Omaha Westview.</p>
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<p><em>Key Players: </em></p>
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<p>Carter Bradbury (2026), OL/DL - 6'0" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CarterBradbury_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CarterBradbury_)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='488228' first='Carter' last='Chapp'] (2026), K - 6'4" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Carter_Chapp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Carter_Chapp)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='487758' first='Ethan' last='Amenyah'] (2026), DL - 6'3" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/amenyah_ethan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@amenyah_ethan)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='487759' first='Harper' last='Townsley'] (2026), LB - 6'1" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/harper_townsley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@harper_townsley)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625844' first='Ian' last='Taylor'] (2026), OL - 6'0" 265 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/IanATaylor_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@IanATaylor_)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625496' first='Jack' last='Meeks'] (2026), LB - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JackMeeks40" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JackMeeks40)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1551554' first='Jacob' last='Quist'] (2026), OL - 6'3" 270 lbs - Wayne State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/JacobQuist2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JacobQuist2026)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617391' first='Klovis' last='Neill'] (2026), LB - 6'0" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/NeillKlovis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@NeillKlovis)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='533084' first='Logan' last='Kracht'] (2026), QB - 6'2" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LoganKracht8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LoganKracht8)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1556216' first='Colton' last='Williams'] (2027), DB - 6'2" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ColtonW2027" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ColtonW2027)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192593' first='David' last='Washington'] (2027), RB - 5'9" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DavidWashin1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@DavidWashin1)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590732' first='Riley' last='Swim'] (2028), TE - 6'3" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/RileySwim0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@RileySwim0)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1338209' first='Zaylen' last='Rachow'] (2028), WR - 6'1" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Zaylen_Rachow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Zaylen_Rachow)</a></p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Michael Coleman (WR), Brady McDonnell (OL), Ryder Gerhardt (OL), Daniel Greenlee (DL), and Noah Wurtele (DL).</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Omaha Northwest</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 1-8 </p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Lincoln Northeast (H) </p>
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<p>Week 2 - Lincoln (H) </p>
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<p>Week 3 - Omaha Buena Vista (A)</p>
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<p>Week 4 - Omaha Benson (A) </p>
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<p>Week 5 - Bellevue East (H)</p>
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<p>Week 6 - Lincoln North Star (A)</p>
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<p>Week 7 - Millard West (A) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Omaha Westview (H)</p>
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<p>Week 9 - Grand Island (H)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> 2024 was tough sledding for the Huskies as they struggled to find their footing as the season progressed. I don't have a ton of information from last season, as they don't have stats on MaxPreps, and tape is limited. However, some interesting names on the roster could emerge as playmakers for the Huskies, including. If Northwest can take the right steps during the first half of the season, they could be in a good spot going into the toughest stretch of the schedule when they face North Star, Millard West, Westview, and Grand Island to end the year.</p>
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<p>Cameron Estwick (2026), DB - 5'11" 160 lbs </p>
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<p>Easton Liebermann (2026), RB - 5'8" 155 lbs - </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1699847' first='King' last='Chatman'] (2027), RB/LB - 5'10" 190 lbs </p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Nicolai Smith (QB), Danthony Wallace (RB), [player_tooltip player_id='1343410' first='Tyrese' last='Webster'] (Transfer), and [player_tooltip player_id='1625846' first='Damarion' last='Washington'] (Transfer).</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Omaha Westview</span></strong></p>
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<p><em>2024 Record:</em> 6-4*</p>
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<p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p>
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<p>Week 1 - Omaha South (H)</p>
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<p>Week 2 - Fremont (A) </p>
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<p>Week 3 - Omaha Burke (A) </p>
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<p>Week 4 - Papillion-La Vista South (A)</p>
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<p>Week 5 - Lincoln North Star (H)</p>
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<p>Week 6 - Grand Island (A)</p>
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<p>Week 7 - Bellevue East (H) </p>
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<p>Week 8 - Omaha Northwest (A)</p>
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<p><em>Breakdown:</em> Talk about a breakout season for the Wolverines as they broke through in year three and were able to make the playoffs for the first time in school history. Although Westview loses a good 2025 class, including last year's starting QB, RB, and top two tacklers, there is still a lot of talent on the roster and even some new faces ready to make noise. It's unclear who will be the starter at QB this fall, but it looks like sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1590714' first='Scott' last='Miner II'] might be the frontrunner after showing flashes as a sophomore. RB [player_tooltip player_id='1085197' first='Sage' last='Giddings'] (Omaha South transfer), WR [player_tooltip player_id='795475' first='Damani' last='Allen'] will make life easier for their young QB. Defensively, one of the more underrated defenders for the Wolverines is linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='923428' first='Aaron' last='Kolala'], who recorded 102 tackles, 26 TFLs, nine sacks, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. Southwest Minnesota State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1114617' first='Dayton' last='Snelling'], DB [player_tooltip player_id='1370432' first='Jacob' last='Lasley'], and DB [player_tooltip player_id='1217725' first='Jordan' last='Farmer'] are more defensive playmakers to watch for. The Wolverines will have a favorable schedule as they only face three playoff teams from last season in Papillion-La Vista South, Lincoln North Star, and Millard West.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='923428' first='Aaron' last='Kolala'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 195 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Aaron47Kolala" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Aaron47Kolala)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1635135' first='Agar' last='Baai'] (2026), LB - 6'2" 225 lbs - </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='795475' first='Damani' last='Allen'] (2026), WR/DB - 6'3" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/DamaniAllen">(@DamaniAllen)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114617' first='Dayton' last='Snelling'] (2026), DB - 5'9" 160 lbs - Southwest Minnesota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/ItzDaytonn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ItzDaytonn)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625497' first='Duane' last='Goodwin'] (2027), OL 6'4" 315 lbs </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217725' first='Jordan' last='Farmer'] (2026), DB - 6'2" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JordanFarmer_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JordanFarmer_)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1370432' first='Jacob' last='Lasley'] (2026), WR/DB - 5'10" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/J_lasley12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@J_lasley12)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217739' first='Juan' last='Diaz'] (2026), OL - 6'4" 285 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Juan1025008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Juan1025008)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114618' first='Kellen' last='Ivey'] (2026), OL/DL - 6'2" 240 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KellenIvey50">(@KellenIvey50)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085197' first='Sage' last='Giddings'] (2027), RB - 5'9" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/SageTooShifty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@SageTooShifty)</a></p>
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<p>Hunter Negus (2027), LB/RB - 6'0" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/hunter_egus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@hunter_egus)</a></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192525' first='Wes' last='Freeman'] (2027), OL - 6'4" 280 lbs </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590714' first='Scott' last='Miner II'] (2028), QB/ATH - <a href="https://x.com/ScottMinerII15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ScottMinerII15)</a></p>
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<p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Luke Shaffar (QB), Blake Smith (RB), Kevin Rempe (RB), Jackson Crawford (WR), Gabe Mathisen (DB), Desmond Goodwin (TE), Grant Ryan (LB), Jayden Nelly (OL), and Kobe Mapp.</p>
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<p>* Notes playoff appearance</p>
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