PRZNE 2025 Preseason Preview | District B-2 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">Gretna</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 5-5*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Elkhorn (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Norris (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Blair (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Elkhorn North (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Bennington (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Plattsmouth (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Platteview (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Ralston (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Gretna East (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Gretna Dragons returned a way more experienced squad, featuring several starters from last season's team that earned a playoff appearance. The Dragon's offense is going to be one to watch with the potential to be one of the more explosive in the state. Leading the charge there is Northwest Missouri commit [player_tooltip player_id='402158' first='Michael' last='Knudsen'], who had a stellar junior season, throwing for 3,074 yards, 29 touchdowns, 112 QBR, and five scores on the ground. Even better is that his top three receivers from last season, including UNK commit [player_tooltip player_id='1429588' first='Bryce' last='Lakers'], who exploded for 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with senior [player_tooltip player_id='1573606' first='Drew' last='Boltz'] (651 yards &amp; 10 TDs) and junior [player_tooltip player_id='1616939' first='Joe' last='Sullivan'] (416 yards &amp; 2 TDs). Gretna will have a fair share of challenges throughout the season with battles against playoff teams like Elkhorn, Norris, Elkhorn North, and Bennington. Their regular-season finale against Gretna East could decide the district crown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429556' first='Alex' last='Gibbons'] (2026), LB - 5'8" 185 - <a href="https://x.com/AlexGibbons42" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AlexGibbons42)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429588' first='Bryce' last='Lakers'] (2026), WR - 6'1" 175 lbs - Nebraska-Kearney commit - <a href="https://x.com/BryceLakers15" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BryceLakers15)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19739700/672e7f9e734d601a038d5dde' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ee81"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815939' first='Clay' last='Gathye'] (2026), LB - 5'9" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/clay72589259" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@clay72589259)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19743981/682bbe8fed094b40f0990299' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565eeb5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573606' first='Drew' last='Boltz'] (2026), WR - 6'1" 145 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/boltz_drew" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@boltz_drew)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18276942/673b69bbb23e9e2a96cb9b44' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565eed9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402158' first='Michael' last='Knudsen'] (2026), QB - 6'3" 205 lbs - Northwest Missouri Commit - <a href="https://x.com/mike_knudsen31" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@mike_knudsen31)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18129793/6701d52ab9797308a54fdf92' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565eefa"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1086176' first='Breckin' last='Sliva'] (2027), DB - 5'8" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/breckinsliva09" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@breckinsliva09)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19602558/6738e269b978c2e407e050c6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ef1a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1616939' first='Joe' last='Sullivan'] (2027) WR - 5'11" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/JoeSullivan07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JoeSullivan07)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19602742/67958876e65f3e0facd90f55' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ef39"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818746' first='Talon' last='Daharsh'] (2027), DB - 6'0" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/TalonDaharsh4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@TalonDaharsh4)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19602744/672d53ecba25f3744ee90a95' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ef58"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1271363' first='Zeke' last='Jasa'] (2027), DB - 5'9" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ZJasa_24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ZJasa_24)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18601264/673fe9fae61819722f00442b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ef78"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573579' first='Cayson' last='Schlotfeld'] (2028), 5'9" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/blitzthegame22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@blitzthegame22)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17878246/672ec7128165b1e1f11b8cbc' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565ef99"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1591387' first='Gavin' last='White'] (2028), OL/DL - 6'5" 230 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Gavin____White" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Gavin____White) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22890583/67fd30f22b345a37ffc71c1b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565efb8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Logan Secora (RB), Kalvin Janssen (OL), Griffin Goldman (OL), Ben Meerian (OL), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Gretna East</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 6-5*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Seward (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Bennington (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Elkhorn (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lincoln Standing Bear (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Plattsmouth (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Platteview (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Ralston (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Elkhorn North (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Gretna (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Gretna East Griffins opened a lot of eyes last season (except those of us who saw it coming... me). Gretna East doubled their win totals from the year before with six and earned the first playoff berth in school history. That momentum has set the stage for them to take another big step in 2025. Junior QB [player_tooltip player_id='1075673' first='Chase' last='Grow'], who threw for 1,830 yards and 21 touchdowns, teams up with Air Force commit RB [player_tooltip player_id='1075660' first='Connor' last='Sams'] to form one of the best backfield tandems in Class B. Sams is a well-rounded back who can run with speed or power and is a threat out of the backfield, resulting in 932 rushing yards, 100 receiving yards, and 11 total touchdowns last season. The skill positions will also be stocked with talent, with the top two receiving targets back this season, [player_tooltip player_id='533088' first='Seth' last='Kraegel'] (741 yards &amp; 8 TDs) and [player_tooltip player_id='1815944' first='Carson' last='Herrmann'] (422 yards &amp; 6 TDs). Dakota Valley transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1552268' first='Carver' last='Fritchen'] is going to be a name to watch out for this fall. The offensive and defensive lines have solid depth, with key starters returning, including [player_tooltip player_id='1217777' first='Liam' last='Norton'], [player_tooltip player_id='1815976' first='Jon' last='Rodriguez'], [player_tooltip player_id='1075677' first='Caden' last='Boyer'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1075672' first='Simon' last='Schram']. Overall, a solid roster across the board. They open the season against another hot Class B team in Seward and then travel to the powerhouse Bennington Badgers. Elkhorn, Elkhorn North, and Gretna are also big games on the schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='473109' first='Aiden' last='Vaughn'] (2026), LB/DB - 6'1" 195 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075678' first='Cade' last='Thompson'] (2026), LB - 5'10" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CadeThompson33" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CadeThompson33)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19313120/67376353364a9f3dc097622d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565efde"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815944' first='Carson' last='Herrmann'] (2026), TE/LB - 6'2" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CarsonHerrmann1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CarsonHerrmann1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18143806/6736bb3d364a9f3dc096ef43' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565effd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075660' first='Connor' last='Sams'] (2026), RB - 5'10" 195 lbs - Air Force Commit - <a href="https://x.com/ConnorSams7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ConnorSams7)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/13476744/6737b692fe713807bdbfe43d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f01c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819647' first='Jaxon' last='Godfrey'] (2026), DB - 6'1" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/J_God18122" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@J_God18122)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19242932/67360d6ff510c6c8ceeadcc4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f03b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815976' first='Jon' last='Rodriguez'] (2026), DL - 6'0" 260 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18143874/6754a66f9a027257f74a7498' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f059"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1217777' first='Liam' last='Norton'] (2026), DL/OL - 5'11" 255 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/liamnorton_55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@liamnorton_55)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19390895/672833f5a953dda75ea00234' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f078"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1819782' first='Nolan' last='Iverson'] (2026) P - 6'0" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/IversonNolan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@IversonNolan)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19244010/673260c1e1560e88eaee5c7f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f097"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='533088' first='Seth' last='Kraegel'] (2026), WR - 5'10" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/seth_kraegel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@seth_kraegel)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18269504/67360d9dfe54bea501a386f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f0b5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075677' first='Caden' last='Boyer'] (2027), OL - 6'2" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Caden_Boyer08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Caden_Boyer08)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19241107/673c07ca901f350176d7189b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f0d4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1552268' first='Carver' last='Fritchen'] (2027), WR - 6'2" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/CarverFritchen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@CarverFritchen)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22067499/67250d3a375c4e87172c58db' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f0f2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075673' first='Chase' last='Grow'] (2027), QB - 6'1" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/ChaseGrow" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@ChaseGrow)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19241141/673e0ea3c677ed6156b98250' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f111"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075676' first='Kamden' last='Korth'] (2027), K - 6'4" 180 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/KamKorth1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@KamKorth1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19828687/674f571dbc459a4ba4274cc4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f12e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818750' first='Quinn' last='Bera'] (2027), DB - 5'10" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/quinn_bera" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@quinn_bera)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19350477/687b931f8c6e4ab37d4ba2a1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f14a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1075672' first='Simon' last='Schram'] (2027), OL - 6'1" 260 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Simonschram68" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Simonschram68)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1669609' first='Sawyer' last='Thompson'] (2028), DB - 6'1" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Sawyer_T28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Sawyer_T28)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/23075118/67169061ec30510f71b1f53c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f168"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Joey Costanzo (WR), Grayson Fisher (WR/DB), Luke Johnson (LB), Tanner Erdkamp (DB), Carter Lightwine (ATH), Frank Thomas (DL), and Kaehle Toledo (DL).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Platteview</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 - Crete (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Lexington (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Beatrice (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lincoln Pius X (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Ralston (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Gretna East (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Gretna (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Plattsmouth (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln Christian (H - C1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Platteview Trojans moved up from Class C1 to B last season, and despite the ups and downs, they still finished with a lot to look forward to in 2025. They graduated a strong 2025 class, but retain a good amount of talent that will look to play on both sides of the ball. They seem set at QB with returning starter Logan Grosdider, who threw for 1,216 yards and seven touchdowns. The offensive line also looks like a strength with three key linemen returning to the trenches in Wayne State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1114936' first='Jonah' last='Nelson'], junior [player_tooltip player_id='1192411' first='Henry' last='Lytle'], and junior [player_tooltip player_id='1192405' first='Will' last='Steenbock']. [player_tooltip player_id='1818759' first='Owen' last='Trofholz'], [player_tooltip player_id='1625822' first='Samuel' last='Smith'], Nick Clark, Ethan Nelson, [player_tooltip player_id='1818758' first='Tanner' last='Frye'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1826144' first='Christopher' last='George'] are players to watch out for. The Trojans do face a favorable schedule as they only play three playoff teams from last season, including Gretna and Gretna East, as well as Lincoln Christian, which plays in Class C1. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ethan Nelson (2026), K/ATH - 5'11" 165 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Ethannelson1028" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Ethannelson1028)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17758955/671572d9fc3738fccfd8ff2a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f18a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114936' first='Jonah' last='Nelson'] (2026), OL - 6'2" 285 lbs - Watne State commit - <a href="https://x.com/JonahNelson55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@JonahNelson55)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19419923/670377c8eb750775171487bd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f1a7"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nick Clark (2026), LB - 6'0" 150 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17758946/67037a909837d57bdf7a09d2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f1c4"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818759' first='Owen' last='Trofholz'] (2026), WR - 6'4" 190 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/owen_trofholz0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@owen_trofholz0)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20181898/67285c11bf56bc53d1df2a47' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f1e2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625822' first='Samuel' last='Smith'] (2026), LS/ATH - 5'10" 140 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/SamuelS31960480" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@SamuelS31960480) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17758939/6702d7bb9837d57bdf78be02' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f1fe"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818758' first='Tanner' last='Frye'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 170 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18862078/66e7474c95507ae1a99c9109' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f21b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192411' first='Henry' last='Lytle'] (2027), OL - 6'2" 250 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Henry_lytle23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Henry_lytle23)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19419946/6703798f7303b19974d6449e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f261"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1271571' first='Logan' last='Grosdidier'] (2027), QB - 5'10" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/GrosdidierLogan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@GrosdidierLogan)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19419930/670365880d70d6a671a450da' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f281"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1192405' first='Will' last='Steenbock'] (2027), OL - 6'2" 270 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/WillSteenbock" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@WillSteenbock)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19419939/66c4f9396467208b9d7a7507' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f2a0"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1826144' first='Christopher' last='George'] (2028), DB - 6'0" 165 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22512285/67319344b32319cc18ecc0aa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f2bd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Reiman Zebert (TE), Brandon Bills (ATH), Andy Islas (RB/LB), Cal Pugh (TE/LB), Peyton Matthies (WR), Brodie Brunssen (DL), Colin Horst (OL/DL), David McDowell (LB), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Plattsmouth</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 Buena Vista (H - Class A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Elkhorn (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Skutt Catholic (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Lexington (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Gretna East (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Gretna (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Waverly (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Platteview (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Ralston (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> Although they missed the playoffs, the Plattsmouth Blue Devils bounced back nicely despite losing a great senior class. They do return a good amount of talent at several key positions and have a few players who are set to be stock-risers this fall. At QB, [player_tooltip player_id='1429584' first='Bradin' last='VanWinkle'] returns under center, where he recorded 741 passing yards, 137 rushing yards, 7 passing TDs, and four rushing TDs. The driving force of the offense will be 1,000-yard rusher [player_tooltip player_id='1085632' first='Levi' last='Walker'], who carried the ball 171 times for 1,011 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore. Casey Demboski and [player_tooltip player_id='1573629' first='Traceson' last='Skalberg'] are dynamic two-way players who will be solid at WR and DB. The Blue Devils face some tough squads, including playoff teams like Elkhorn, Skutt Catholic, Gretna East, Gretna, and Waverly. If they can put it together, Plattsmouth should be a player in the playoff race at season's end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1429584' first='Bradin' last='VanWinkle'] (2026), QB - 5'11" 150 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BradinVanWinkle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BradinVanWinkle)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17845273/67202f5aca6485df89e57b61' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f2e2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818756' first='Cody' last='Demboski'] (2026), WR/DB - 5'10" </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818757' first='Jackson' last='Eby'] (2026), LB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacob Longton (2026), LB - 6'2" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/LongtonJacob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LongtonJacob)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573629' first='Traceson' last='Skalberg'] (2026), DB/WR - 6'3" 200 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/tracesonskalbe1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tracesonskalbe1)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyler Nielsen (2027), DL/OL - 6'1" 220 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/kylernielsen61" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@kylernielsen61)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19571382/67302b563079eb625c719790' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f301"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085632' first='Levi' last='Walker'] (2027), RB 5'11" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/leviwalker_12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@leviwalker_12)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17996173/684ae07ae552a3d333928400' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f31e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Rylee Johnson (WR), Henry Loontjer (LB), Wesley Vick (DL), [player_tooltip player_id='1573629' first='Traceson' last='Skalberg'] (DB/WR), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Ralston</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 Northwest (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Gross Catholic (A - Class C1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Elkhorn North (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Skutt Catholic (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Platteview (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Crete (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Gretna East (H) </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Gretna (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Plattsmouth</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Ralston Rams are another team that was fairly young in 2024, but should reap the benefits of all that young talent now that they return with more experience. A player I think is set to take the next step is QB [player_tooltip player_id='1085649' first='Cade' last='Stix'], who flashed on tape as a junior with 918 passing yards and six touchdowns to go with 272 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='501426' first='Brayden' last='Vandervort'] is a sleeper prospect who looks primed for a breakout campaign as the team's returning receiving leader with 215 yards and three touchdowns. The Rams will have the opportunity to avenge some of their losses from last season and should capitalize on winnable games. TRalston's opponents of Elkhorn North, Skutt Catholic, Gretna East, and Gretna were playoff teams last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='501426' first='Brayden' last='Vandervort'] (2026), WR/DB - 6'1" 170 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/BVandy_2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BVandy_2)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760230/671958a08b33bb5e7469e18d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f341"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114620' first='Haven' last='Smith'] (2026), LB - 5'11" 205 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/Havensmith21086" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Havensmith21086)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818752' first='AJ' last='McCormack'] (2027), OL - 6'2" 270 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17760230/671958a08b33bb5e7469e18d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f35f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085649' first='Cade' last='Stix'] (2027), QB - 5'10" 185 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/cadestix16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@cadestix16)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19549823/671ec4cc0f40bd69487880c6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f3aa"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818753' first='Emiliano' last='Espinoza'] (2027), DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1588473' first='Gage' last='Grandel'] (2027), LB </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085650' first='Henry' last='Fries'] (2027), ATH - <a href="https://x.com/HenryFries126" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@HenryFries126)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1818754' first='Landen' last='Graham'] (2027), WR</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19862854/670bb7ef831e4d39d190d5b2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a2b3565f3cd"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Conner Brown (RB), Chan Phan (WR), Bryson Sargent (WR), Donoven Williams (LB), Anthony Baughman (DL), </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 -->