PRZNE Midseason Report: Class C2

<!-- 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>The season has QUICKLY flown by as we are now at the halfway point! Over the past five weeks, there have been many exciting games, players, and moments that have caught everyone's attention. This week, instead of just posting our PRZNE Class Rankings on Instagram, I decided to provide a quick breakdown, including a look at how the season has progressed so far for each of the Top 10 teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is my "Midseason Report" for Class C2:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/przne-midseason-report-class-a/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class A</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/przne-midseason-report-class-b/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class B</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/przne-midseason-report-class-c1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class C1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/przne-midseason-report-class-d1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class D1</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/09/przne-midseason-report-class-d2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Class D2</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1922541,"width":"446px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/41.jpg?w=819" alt="" class="wp-image-1922541" style="width:446px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1 - Cedar Catholic (5-0): The Cedar Catholic Trojans take the top spot after a convincing 24-7 win over a strong West Point-Beemer team and move to 5-0 on the year. Overall, the Trojans have a strong resume, highlighted by wins over #7 Boone Central (21-14) and #6 Archbishop Bergan (21-20), as well as blowout victories over Wayne and Tekamah-Herman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Battle Creek (2-3), Ponca (1-4), Oakland-Craig (forfeit), and @ #3 Norfolk Catholic (4-1).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2 - Bishop Neumann (5-0): Bishop Neumann holds possibly the best win of the season when they ended the Norfolk Catholic Knights 39 39-game win streak in Week 1 with a 21-14 final score. Since then, they've been able to take care of business with a close 28-27 win over West Point-Beemer and big wins over 3-2 Yutan, Hastings St. Cecilia, and Palmyra. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: Malcolm (3-2), Conestoga (1-4), @ #8 Lincoln Lutheran (4-1), and Ramond Central (3-2).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3- Norfolk Catholic (4-1): It was a bit of a slow start for the reigning 3-peat champions, suffering their first loss in over three seasons in their season opener against Bishop Neumann and then squeaking past Boone Central in week 2. Since then, it seems like Norfolk Catholic has found its groove with wins against North Bend Central (42-26), Arlington (35-7), and Ponca (42-3).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: West Point-Beemer (3-2), @ Oakland-Craig (forfeit), @ Battle Creek (2-3), and #1 Cedar Catholic (5-0).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4 - Grand Island Central Catholic (5-0): The GICC Knights are off to a hot start as they get to the midway point of the regular season with a perfect 5-0 record. The Knights have been playing excellent complementary football, outscoring their opponents 205-7 with four shutouts on the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Ord (2-3), @ Cross County (2-3), #7 Boone Central (3-2), and St. Paul (0-5).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5 - Kearney Catholic (5-0): Right in the thick of the C2 race is a fiery Kearney Catholic squad that has battled its way to a 5-0 start. The Stars hold wins over St. Paul (37-14), Ord (33-19), Hastings St. Cecilia (14-7), Minden (14-13), and Amherst (24-6).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: Gordon-Rushville (0-5), @ Mitchell (2-3), @ Hershey (3-2), and Valentine (1-4).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6 - Archbishop-Bergan (4-1): We got glimpses of what this team could be last season, and it seems like the Knights have hit their stride in 2025 as they hold a 4-1 record at the halfway point. Even with a loss on the resume, it was a hard-fought battle against the #1 team in C2, Cedar Catholic, which ended in a 21-20 tie. Aside from that game, they have handled business at every turn with big wins against Conestoga (42-3), Ponca (40-7), Battle Creek (47-6), and Yutan (35-7).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Aquinas Catholic (0-5), Tekamah-Herman (2-3), @ North Bend Central (2-3), and Arlington (3-2).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7 - Boone Central (3-2): The Boone Central Cardinals started the season on a tough two-game skid in which they lost to two of the top three teams in the class. However, they have been on a roll since then, beating Battle Creek (49-21), Wood River (55-13), and are fresh off their first shutout against Cross County (36-0).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Centura (2-3), St. Paul (0-5), @ #4 Grand Island Central Catholic (5-0), @ Ord (2-3).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8 - Lincoln Lutheran (4-1): The Lincoln Lutheran Warriors are back on the upswing this week with a key 24-14 win over Raymond Central after suffering their first loss of the season last week against Boys Town (22-10). They had an impressive three-game stretch to open the season, with wins over C1 opponents Lincoln Christian (34-12) and Auburn (35-14), as well as an 18-16 win against #9 Doniphan-Trumbull.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Conestoga (1-4), @ Palmyra (2-3), #2 Bishop Neumann (5-0), and @ Malcolm (3-2).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9 - Doniphan-Trumbull (4-1): Doniphan-Trumbull has bounced back nicely since their week 3 loss to #8 Lincoln Lutheran with back-to-back shutouts against Cross County (12-0) and Gibbon (60-0). The Cardinal's resume also features wins against Amherst (36-7) and Centura (35-22).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Superior (2-3), @ Fillmore Central (2-3), Hastings St. Cecilia (0-5), and @ #10 Wood River (4-1).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10 - Wood River (4-1): The Wood River Eagles move into the top spot after a bounce-back 26-7 win over Hastings St. Cecilia. The Eagles started 3-0 with wins over Centura (27-6), Hershey (8-6), and Fairbury (41-8) before losing their first game of the season last week in a 55-13 loss to #7 Boone Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Remaining schedule: @ Fillmore Central (2-3), @ Gibbon (1-4), @ Superior (2-3), and #9 Doniphan-Trumbull (4-1).</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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 -->