PRZNE 2025 Preseason Preview | District B-4 Breakdown

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're starting to preview the fast-approaching 2025 season by taking a look at each district and breaking down every team. In this preview, we will look at each team's schedule, key games, key players to watch, and some notable personnel losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Crete</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 1-8</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Platteview (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Beatrice (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Scottsbluff (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - McCook (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - York (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Ralston (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Lincoln Northwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - GI Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Seward (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Crete Cardinals had a tough season last year as they struggled to find consistency and finished with a 1-8 record. They had a very senior heavy team last season, so younger guys are going to have to step up to get the Cardinals back on track. They will hold over their starting QB in [player_tooltip player_id='1845129' first='Nick' last='Wendt'] who threw for 600 yards, rushed for 167, and scored five total touchdowns. Last year's top rusher and top three receivers have graduated so watch out for young players like [player_tooltip player_id='1845142' first='Lyle' last='Van Horn'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1590720' first='Haansh' last='Patel'] to step into bigger roles in the passing game. Crete will have some winnable games throughout their schedule and will be challenged by five teams that made the playoffs last season including Scottsbluff, McCook, York, Grand Island Northwest, and Seward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1815645' first='Enrique' last='Rodriguez'] (2026), LB - 5'10" 220 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20047102/67ed85fb964f49f570bbfe45' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0a4b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845128' first='Jonatan' last='Zelaya'] (2026), LB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845129' first='Nick' last='Wendt'] (2026), QB - 5'7" 140 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845142' first='Lyle' last='Van Horn'] (2027), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1590720' first='Haansh' last='Patel'] (2028), ATH - 5'10" 160 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Carson Kotil (RB/ATH), Ethan Placzek (ATH), Kenson Spence (WR), Justus Gardiner (WR), Mason Snider (DL), Jules Reed (LB), Julian Mendez (ATH).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Grand Island Northwest</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 4-6*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Scottsbluff (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Hastings (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Lexington (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Bennington (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Aurora (H - Class C1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Seward (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - York (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Crete (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Lincoln Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> After sitting at 1-5 through six games, the postseason seemed like a long shot for the GI Northwest Vikings. However, they managed to reel off three wins in a row, closing out the season 4-5 and securing a playoff berth. Although it took a few weeks for their young team to find its groove, Northwest will look to continue its late-season momentum into this upcoming campaign. They will have quite the returning crew, including their starting QB, [player_tooltip player_id='1617416' first='Caejon' last='Suttles'], who threw for 1,369 yards and 12 touchdowns with an additional 435 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. The Vikings will also have a tough, physical 1-2 punch in the backfield with [player_tooltip player_id='1085631' first='Zane' last='Harb'] (283 yards &amp; 4 TDs) and [player_tooltip player_id='488103' first='Gavin' last='Haubold'] (230 yards &amp; 4 TDs) chipping away at defenses. Speaking of, GI Northwest's defense should be more experienced this season with returning players like [player_tooltip player_id='795461' first='Dawson' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1573879' first='Ethan' last='Mader'], [player_tooltip player_id='1086193' first='Bennett' last='Murdoch'], Owen Weise, and [player_tooltip player_id='1297109' first='Keith' last='DeLaet'] all looking to make a huge impact. The Vikings square off against two playoff teams to open the season as they travel to Scottsbluff in Week 1 and host the Hastings Tigers in Week 2. They also battle powerhouse Bennington and tough district games against Seward and York.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617416' first='Caejon' last='Suttles'] (2026), QB - 6'0" 210 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17696801/66f93e688d158587b662f01a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0a88"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='795461' first='Dawson' last='Johnson'] (2026), DL - 6'3" 240 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17696628/6726938dc232bc05076f1433' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0aac"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573879' first='Ethan' last='Mader'] (2026), LB - 6'0" 170 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17704766/6702d352b9797308a551fe39' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0acb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='488103' first='Gavin' last='Haubold'] (2026), RB - 6'1" 200 lbs -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22380722/6748ca6e242cc6752074697e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0ae8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1086193' first='Bennett' last='Murdoch'] (2027), DB - 6'2" 185 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19425228/67131e90270de34292b34764' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b04"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845143' first='Brock' last='Ostdiek'] (2027), DB - 6'3" 180 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845145' first='Evan' last='Wiles'] (2027), K/P - 6'0" 165 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19434704/67100b933436524e54fca4e2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b21"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1297109' first='Keith' last='DeLaet'] (2027), DB - 5'10" 170 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19425206/6826a203d613ce16265f3a03' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b3d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085204' first='Owen' last='Wiese'] (2027), LB - 6'0" 170 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19451909/67c35c240045bc932041fd3f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b59"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085631' first='Zane' last='Harb'] (2027), LB/RB - 6'2" 190 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19425150/680fedc3b35be51b98a2469d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b75"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Camden Walker (WR), Preston Murphy (WR), Myles Eriksen (WR), Hayden Atkins (LB), Brandon Bykerk (DL), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Lincoln Northwest</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 0-9</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Ralston (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Scottsbluff (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Norris (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Hastings (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Seward (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - York (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Crete (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Lincoln Standing Bear (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - GI Northwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Lincoln Northwest Falcons will look to get back in the win column this fall after an 0-9 campaign in 2024. Even with the winless record, there were still several bright spots that could be difference makers this season. Junior QB [player_tooltip player_id='1845146' first='Sammy' last='Jurgens'] returns with more experience under his belt after throwing for 763 yards and five touchdowns a year ago. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1114610' first='Kaiden' last='Wood'] is a handful at RB and will have some big maulers clearing the way for him upfront with lineman [player_tooltip player_id='1573611' first='Brady' last='Eickhoff'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1845131' first='Bryson' last='Rumbaugh'] leading the charge. [player_tooltip player_id='1354784' first='Zander' last='Goering'] is a solid two-way prospect who continues to take steps in his development each season. The road to a playoff berth will be tough with six of last year's playoff teams on the schedule, including Scottsbluff, Norris, Hastings, Seward, York, and GI Northwest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573611' first='Brady' last='Eickhoff'] (2026), OL/DL - 6'5" 300 lbs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845131' first='Bryson' last='Rumbaugh'] (2026), OL/DL - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17452582/670278202d647e234a83f348' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0b97"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617412' first='Evan' last='Lucas'] (2026), K - 6'0" 170 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17428729/6775f50b945e5a240f294297' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0bb3"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114610' first='Kaiden' last='Wood'] (2026), RB - 5'9" 220 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17413390/67e33ac06e0778148d063756' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0bce"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845137' first='Maeson' last='Sallinger'] (2026), WR - 6'2" 175 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/3958647/671e2ca49541c14ea3527bc1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0be9"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1354784' first='Zander' last='Goering'] (2026), WR/LB - 6'1" 185 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17406607/673e435ae61819722fff1184' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c04"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1309284' first='Cooper' last='Floyd'] (2027), LB - 5'11" 205 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19424604/67213458ab5e124bb2804d80' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c1f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845146' first='Sammy' last='Jurgens'] (2027), QB - 5'10" 150 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19277199/6714f0f9993016704a7ae3c6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c3a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> [player_tooltip player_id='1550893' first='Syncere' last='Jones'] (RB), Elijah Watson (LB), JJ Kopp (LB), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Seward</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2024 Record:</em> 11-1*</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>2025 Schedule:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 1 - Gretna East (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Waverly (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Lincoln Pius X (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Scottsbluff (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Lincoln Northwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - GI Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - Blair (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - York (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Crete (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> The Seward Bluejays are a team I'm looking at as a true contender to hold up the Class B title at the end of the season. They feature one of the top QB-WR duos in the state, with both of them headed to high-level FCS programs. QB [player_tooltip player_id='1113956' first='Tresten' last='Hass'] is an elite dual-threat QB who recorded 2,736 passing yards, 530 rushing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and four rushing touchdowns. Hass will be taking his talents to South Dakota State at the end of his prep career. North Dakota commit [player_tooltip player_id='1114623' first='Jack' last='Vyhnalek'] had a breakout season in which he posted 66 receptions, 975 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns, 51 tackles, 6 TFLs, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1617401' first='Peyton' last='Else'] is another versatile player who could make defenses pay on the ground (291 rushing yards &amp; 6 TDs) or as a receiver (322 yards &amp; a TD). [player_tooltip player_id='1573614' first='Kayson' last='Salyer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1573613' first='Sam' last='Sagehorn'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1845148' first='Kolton' last='Green'] will be defensive playmakers that opposing coaches will have to scheme against. Seward will face several tests on their road to a potential trip to Memorial Stadium with a tough opening two-week stretch against Gretna East and Waverly. Scottsbluff, GI Northwest, and York will be games to keep circled on the schedule. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573612' first='Cardin' last='Goracke'] (2026), DL - 6'0" 195 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804620/674ddb0611000ebc6af841f5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c5a"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114623' first='Jack' last='Vyhnalek'] (2026), WR/LB - 6'3" 200 lbs - North Dakota Commit - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804638/674e60e21a1ef8504fa4a24c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c74"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1666092' first='Jayden' last='Hernandez'] (2026), OL - 6'0" 250 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804629/67ace34f55450d31810af61f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0c8e"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573614' first='Kayson' last='Salyer'] (2026), DB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1617401' first='Peyton' last='Else'] (2026), RB/WR - 5'11" 185 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804636/67771fbc2a743e01717aa591' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0ca8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573610' first='Kyle' last='Riley'] (2026), DL -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804617/673f7ca9a428c9a84531f0d4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0cc2"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1573613' first='Sam' last='Sagehorn'] (2026), DB/WR - 6'0" 175 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804633/67dc87142f29afc2cf6b76c4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0cdb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1113956' first='Tresten' last='Hass'] (2026), QB - 6'3" 190 lbs - South Dakota State Commit - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16804622/673a398f4f713eb40815296c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0cf5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845147' first='Barrett' last='Wiesen'] (2027), OL/DL - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18440899/6813b9e0a3733bf4ad7e4328' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0d0f"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845148' first='Kolton' last='Green'] (2027), LB/DB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18440897/674f52eff502d70063b2a93d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8d9bef0d29"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Edison Knott (RB), Lathan Janousek (WR/ATH), Kolton Loos (WR), Caden Schadwinkel (LB), Max Briggs (DB), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">York</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 - Hastings (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 - Elkhorn North (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 3 - Lincoln Standing Bear (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 4 - Beatrice (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 5 - Crete (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 6 - Lincoln Northwest (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 7 - GI Northwest (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 8 - Seward (H)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 9 - Scottsbluff (A)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Breakdown:</em> A youth movement led to a somewhat "down" year for the York Dukes, who still finished the regular season above .500 and earned a playoff berth. The Dukes looked great through six weeks, with a 5-1 record before stalling and ending the season on a four-game skid. Now, they return to the gridiron healthier and with more experience, and with some intriguing prospects looking to make some noise. [player_tooltip player_id='1845151' first='Troy' last='Schmid'] looks like the presumed starter at QB after leading the team in passing and rushing as a sophomore with 702 passing yards, 391 rushing yards, 10 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1114628' first='Emmitt' last='Dirks'] is a name to watch out for, after only appearing in two games, as he could return to QB or be used practically anywhere on the offense, including RB or WR. [player_tooltip player_id='1845149' first='Colt' last='Eimermann'] will also be an offensive weapon at the Dukes' disposal with 263 rushing yards, 101 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. York opens the season battling against playoff teams in consecutive weeks as they host the Hastings Tigers and Elkhorn North Wolves for both games. From there, their toughest stretch will be towards the end of the year when they close out with GI Northwest, Seward, and Scottsbluff.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Key Players:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1114628' first='Emmitt' last='Dirks'] (2026), RB/ATH - 5'11" 170 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15006083/67eb5bf6ca6794d3d6516390' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a8007075598"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845141' first='Jackson' last='Holoch'] (2026), 5'10" 170 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1673109' first='James' last='Samson'] (2026), OL/DL - 5'10" 250 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ashtyn Demuth (2027), 6'0" 165 lbs - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845149' first='Colt' last='Eimermann'] (2027), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845150' first='Dax' last='Peterson'] (2027), </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845151' first='Troy' last='Schmid'] (2027), QB - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1085652' first='Zach' last='Alt'] (2027), RB/ATH - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1845157' first='Hayden' last='Coffin'] (2028), 5'11" 150 lbs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18361361/670ad445c923ea2210327a74' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a80070755ca"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Notable Losses:</em> Declan Peterson (WR), Leyton Snodgrass (TE/ATH), Brooks Loosvelt (LB), Keagyn Linden (OL/DL), Ryan Huston (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 -->