PRZNE Class B Preseason All-State Team

<!-- 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 2024 season is quickly approaching, with the first slate of games set to kick off in two weeks. As part of our preseason coverage, we are rolling out our “Preseason All-State Teams,” featuring the top players in every class position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Next up, we have the Class B Preseason All-State Team.</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">Offense</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='789525' first='Jarrett' last='Behrends'], 2025 - Norris - 6'3" 205 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/JarrettBehrends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Expect a lot of great QB play in Class B this season with several promising prospects primed to have monster seasons. Jarrett's three seasons of varsity experience and the weapons around him on the Norris roster earned him the nod for our All-State QB. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM: </em></strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='326862' first='Kolbe' last='Volkmer'], 2025 - Lincoln Pius X (Wayne State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/BrockTemplar06">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319543' first='Kayd' last='Matthews'], 2025 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/KaydMatthews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736407' first='Tucker' last='Synek'], 2025 - Hastings (<a href="https://x.com/TuckerSynek" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='245855' first='Dylan' last='Van Dyke'], 2025 - Skutt Catholic (<a href="https://x.com/DylanVanDyke8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1113956' first='Tresten' last='Hass'], 2026 - Seward (<a href="https://x.com/t_hass05" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='317642' first='Hayden' last='Holdren'], 2026 - Lincoln Standing Bear (<a href="https://x.com/HaydenHoldren" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114608' first='Rece' last='Knight'], 2026 - Gering (<a href="https://x.com/rece_knight07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1113962' first='Nate' last='Kelley'], 2026 - Scottsbluff (<a href="https://x.com/natekelley_5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='795746' first='Ethan' last='Beachy'], 2026 - Elkhorn North (<a href="https://x.com/ethanbeachy02" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114930' first='Trenton' last='Raile'], 2026 - McCook (<a href="https://x.com/trentonraile" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='402158' first='Michael' last='Knudsen'], 2026 - Gretna (<a href="https://x.com/mike_knudsen31" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1075673' first='Chase' last='Grow'], 2027 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/chasegroww" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); and [player_tooltip player_id='433165' first='Ty' last='Bouaphakeo'], 2027 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/BouaphakeoTy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>).</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='319567' first='Brock' last='Templar'], 2025 - Blair - 5'10" 185 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/BrockTemplar06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1059097' first='Dez' last='Smith'], 2025 - Scottsbluff - 5'11" 185 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/DezzSmith3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='488222' first='Nathan' last='Axmann'], 2026 - Waverly - 6'0" 205 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/NAxmann" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you know Class B, you know that the RBs will be put to WORK! This was a tough position to choose from, given the deep pool of bruising backs. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='319567' first='Brock' last='Templar'] gets the nod after posting over 1,500 rushing yards last season and showing that he is an effective pass catcher out of the backfield. [player_tooltip player_id='1059097' first='Dez' last='Smith'] rushed for over 1,300 yards and 19 touchdowns last season as part of a lethal Mitchell Tigers rushing attack and will look to ease the loss of All-State RB Sebastien Boyle at his new school in Scottsbluff. It was a toss-up for the third RB, but with a good chunk of his OL returning, I like Waverly's [player_tooltip player_id='488222' first='Nathan' last='Axmann'] to break out this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='1209236' first='Cesar' last='Cano'], 2025 - Lexington (<a href="https://x.com/CesarCano0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='245891' first='Mason' last='Gunn'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/MasonGunn8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='893493' first='Elliot' last='Beister'], 2025 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/ElliotBeister" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059078' first='Xander' last='Ardley'], 2025 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/AlexanderArdley" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736410' first='Crew' last='Moeller'], 2025 - Norris (<a href="https://x.com/cmoe_4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736418' first='Conner' last='Brown'], 2025 - Ralston (<a href="https://x.com/Conner25brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='779708' first='Markus' last='Nelson'], 2026 - Norris (<a href="https://x.com/MarkusNelson19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114610' first='Kaiden' last='Wood'], 2026 - Lincoln Northwest (<a href="https://x.com/K_W0OD6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); and [player_tooltip player_id='1085632' first='Levi' last='Walker'], 2027 - Plattsmouth (<a href="https://x.com/leviwalker_12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='318991' first='Charlie' last='Lamski'], 2025 - Elkhorn - 6'3" 200 lbs (Wayne State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/LamskiCharlie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1059138' first='Camden' last='Walker'], 2025 - Grand Island Northwest - 6'4" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/camden_walker85" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='1114623' first='Jack' last='Vyhnalek'], 2026 - Seward - 6'3" 210 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/JackVyhnalek" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Size is the name of the game with this group of wideouts. Wayne State bound [player_tooltip player_id='318991' first='Charlie' last='Lamski'] is a versatile inside-outside guy with the speed to stretch defenses vertically. GINW's [player_tooltip player_id='1059138' first='Camden' last='Walker'] emerged as one of the top jump ball receivers last season and will be back to torture Class B secondaries. Seward's [player_tooltip player_id='1114623' first='Jack' last='Vyhnalek'] is a player who could make some waves in the recruiting circuit with a big junior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='736115' first='Peyton' last='Turman'], 2025 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/TurmanPeyton14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059142' first='Joseph' last='Kolega'], 2025 - Skutt Catholic (<a href="https://x.com/joseph_kolega" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059045' first='Elliott' last='Andersen'], 2025 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/ElliottAnders2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059051' first='Kenson' last='Spence'], 2025 - Crete (<a href="https://x.com/KensonSpence" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059147' first='Joey' last='Costanzo'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/JoeyCostanzo13" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059079' first='Barron' last='Williams'], 2025 - Gering (<a href="https://x.com/bwilliams2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='414925' first='Chan' last='Phan'], 2025 - Ralston (<a href="https://x.com/Chan1Phan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='488223' first='Jr' last='Garner'], 2026 - Norris (<a href="https://x.com/jrgarner5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='488219' first='Kaleb' last='Fahnholz'], 2026 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/KalebFahnholz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='533088' first='Seth' last='Kraegel'], 2026 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/seth_kraegel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); and [player_tooltip player_id='1354784' first='Zander' last='Goering'], 2026 - Lincoln Northwest (<a href="https://x.com/Zander_Goering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>). </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='736119' first='Reiman' last='Zebert'], 2025 - Platteview - 6'6" 215 lbs (Stanford Commit - <a href="https://x.com/ReimanZebert527" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>TE: [player_tooltip player_id='1059046' first='Hudson' last='Neuverth'], 2025 - Bennington - 6'4" 240 lbs (Wayne State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Hudson_Neuverth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I have two heavy hitters at the tight-end spots, although they have contrasting styles. Stanford-bound [player_tooltip player_id='736119' first='Reiman' last='Zebert'] is a silky smooth route runner with speed to torch defenses. Wayne State commit [player_tooltip player_id='1059046' first='Hudson' last='Neuverth'] is a physical blocker who has proven to be a valuable asset in the running game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='487564' first='Bo' last='Meier'], 2026 - Blair (<a href="https://x.com/BoMeier1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OT: [player_tooltip player_id='551754' first='Kalvin' last='Janssen'], 2025 - Gretna - 6'4" 280 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/kalvinjanssen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OT: [player_tooltip player_id='736114' first='Ben' last='Meerian'], 2025 - Gretna - 6'3" 280 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/BenMeerian" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OG: [player_tooltip player_id='1048103' first='Ayden' last='Amos'], 2025 - Waverly - 6'0" 240 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/AydenAmos25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OG: [player_tooltip player_id='1114445' first='Charlie' last='Swoboda'], 2026 - Bennington - 6'1" 235 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/CharlieSwo54" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OC: [player_tooltip player_id='1048104' first='Chase' last='Dittenber'], 2025 - Waverly - 6'0" 265 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/dittenber_chase" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pair of Gretna tackles bookend our Class B offensive line with seniors [player_tooltip player_id='551754' first='Kalvin' last='Janssen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='736114' first='Ben' last='Meerian']. We also have two more teammates on the interior line in Waverly's [player_tooltip player_id='1048104' first='Chase' last='Dittenber'] anchoring us at center and [player_tooltip player_id='1048103' first='Ayden' last='Amos'] earning one of the guard spots. [player_tooltip player_id='1114445' first='Charlie' last='Swoboda'], our lone junior, is a versatile player who spent time at guard and tackle for the Badgers but projects well as a guard at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM:</em></strong> <em>[player_tooltip player_id='319538' first='Griffin' last='Goldman'], 2025 - Gretna (<a href="https://x.com/GriffinGoldman1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319576' first='Jacob' last='Strader'], 2025 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/JacobStrader16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059050' first='Thomas' last='Chikos'], 2025 - Blair (<a href="https://x.com/ThomasChikos2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059077' first='Timothy' last='Boomgarden'], 2025 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/TimothyBoomgar2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736128' first='Sam' last='Steffen'], 2025 - Elkhorn North (<a href="https://x.com/ssteffen82" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114936' first='Jonah' last='Nelson'], 2026 - Platteview (<a href="https://x.com/JonahNelson55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1217777' first='Liam' last='Norton'], 2026 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/liamnorton_55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114448' first='Jakob' last='Beyer'], 2026 - Elkhorn (<a href="https://x.com/Beyer22Jakob" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='720313' first='Ty' last='Tessendorf'], 2027 - Blair (<a href="https://x.com/tytessendorf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1075677' first='Caden' last='Boyer'], 2027 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/Caden_Boyer08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); and [player_tooltip player_id='1075672' first='Simon' last='Schram'], 2027 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/Simonschram68" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>).</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Defense</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='489657' first='Jack' last='Jansen'], 2025 - Bennington - 6'2" 240 lbs (Wayne State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/jackj2025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1059093' first='Keagyn' last='Linden'], 2025 - York - 6'3" 240 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/KeagynLinden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='1059089' first='Brodie' last='Brunssen'], 2025 - Platteview - 6'3" 220 lbs (Minnesota State-Moorhead Commit - <a href="https://x.com/BrodieBrunssen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DL: [player_tooltip player_id='733916' first='Harrison' last='Smith'], 2025 - Waverly - 6'3" 230 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/hasmith06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennington has been able to be so dominant recently because of their strength up front, and senior [player_tooltip player_id='489657' first='Jack' last='Jansen'] has done an excellent job upholding that standard; look for a strong closeout to a great prep career. York's [player_tooltip player_id='1059093' first='Keagyn' last='Linden'] was considered for both OL and DL; his production last season (84 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 3 sacks) earned him the defensive nod. Minnesota State-Moorhead commit [player_tooltip player_id='1059089' first='Brodie' last='Brunssen'] is a player who I'm predicting will have a massive season after what has been a very productive spring/summer. Despite having a great junior season, Waverly's [player_tooltip player_id='733916' first='Harrison' last='Smith'] is still somewhat of a hidden gem on the recruiting trail with the size and athleticism to be dangerous at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM: </em></strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1075682' first='Kaehle' last='Toledo'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/KaehleToledo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319202' first='Ben' last='Madrigal'], 2025 - Elkhorn North (<a href="https://x.com/BenMadrigal9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736403' first='Willie' last='Rush'], 2025 - Elkhorn (Southwest Minnesota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/willie_rush98" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1105198' first='Nicolas' last='Steuter'], 2025 - Lincoln Pius X (<a href="https://x.com/Nicolas_Steuter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1229775' first='AJ' last='Paladino'], 2025 - Elkhorn North (<a href="https://x.com/AjPaladino25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='414929' first='Cornez' last='Tucker Jr.'], 2025 - Blair (<a href="https://x.com/JrCornez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319193' first='Aedan' last='Underwood'], 2025 - Skutt Catholic (<a href="https://x.com/AedanUnderwood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059084' first='Derek' last='Burrage'], 2025 - Lincoln Pius X (<a href="https://x.com/derekburrage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059150' first='Frank' last='Thomas'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/FWThomas012" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319574' first='Ethan' last='Allgood'], 2025 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/AllgoodEthan122" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059047' first='Tysen' last='Fleischman'], 2025 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/TysenFleischman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); Jayden Kohnekamp, 2025 - Elkhorn North (<a href="https://x.com/jaykohnekamp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059153' first='Anthony' last='Baughman'], 2025 - Ralston; [player_tooltip player_id='319451' first='Ryan' last='Hinman'], 2025 - Scottsbluff (<a href="https://x.com/rhinman2007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114613' first='Carter' last='Gokie'], 2026 - Lincoln Pius X (<a href="https://x.com/carter_gokie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='795461' first='Dawson' last='Johnson'], 2026 - Grand Island Northwest (<a href="https://x.com/dawson_j07" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='487571' first='Cannon' last='Gamez'], 2026 - Lincoln Pius X (<a href="https://x.com/GamezCannon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); and Kyreece Rhodes, 2026 - Hastings (<a href="https://x.com/KyreeceRhodes23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>).</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='319575' first='Kyler' last='Lauridsen'], 2025 - Bennington - 5'11" 180 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/kyler_lauridsen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='488116' first='Jase' last='Reynolds'], 2026 - Elkhorn North - 6'3" 190 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/jasereynoldss" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='1114606' first='Barry' last='Fries'], 2026 - Elkhorn North - 6'3" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/barry_fries51" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: [player_tooltip player_id='546019' first='Layne' last='Boever'], 2025 - Bennington - 5'10" 200 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/LayneBoever" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bennington and Elkhorn North take over the LB selections with two a piece. Bennington's [player_tooltip player_id='319575' first='Kyler' last='Lauridsen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='546019' first='Layne' last='Boever'] are a fast-flying duo that combined for nearly 200 tackles en route to helping the Badgers secure their third straight Class B championship. Elkhorn North juniors [player_tooltip player_id='488116' first='Jase' last='Reynolds'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1114606' first='Barry' last='Fries'] are another super productive duo who will be at the heart of a stingy Elkhorn North defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM: </em></strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='736408' first='Kooper' last='Kohl'], 2025 - Hastings (<a href="https://x.com/KohlKooper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='414924' first='Chance' last='Vertin'], 2025 - Hastings (Cowley College Baseball Commit - <a href="https://x.com/ChanceVertin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='350336' first='Luke' last='Van Dyke'], 2025 - Skutt Catholic (<a href="https://x.com/LukeVanDyke2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='319527' first='Luke' last='Johnson'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/luke34johnson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1060774' first='Cal' last='Pugh'], 2025 - Platteview (<a href="https://x.com/Cal_Pugh06" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059161' first='Caden' last='Schadwinkel'], 2025 - Seward (<a href="https://x.com/caden_schad" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059157' first='Jhett' last='Webb'], 2025 - Scottsbluff (Twitter); [player_tooltip player_id='1059101' first='Hayden' last='Atkins'], 2025 - Grand Island Northwest (Twitter); [player_tooltip player_id='1059156' first='Donoven' last='Williams'], 2025 - Ralston (<a href="https://x.com/Donny1Williams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='402138' first='Blaise' last='Baughman'], 2026 - Blair (<a href="https://x.com/BaughmanBlaise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1075660' first='Connor' last='Sams'], 2026 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/ConnorSams7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1202050' first='Max' last='Leininger'], 2026 - Waverly (<a href="https://x.com/Max570915" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1270806' first='Cole' last='Miller'], 2026 - Bennington (Twitter); [player_tooltip player_id='1310007' first='Gavin' last='Ruskamp'], 2026 - Waverly (<a href="https://x.com/gavinruskamp08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1114607' first='Bo' last='Gable'], 2026 - Gering (<a href="https://x.com/BoGable14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>CB: [player_tooltip player_id='1105168' first='Alex' last='Uchtman'], 2026 - Elkhorn North - 6'1" 185 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/AlexUchtman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>CB: [player_tooltip player_id='1059049' first='Gavin' last='Olson'], 2025 - Bennington - 6'0" 160 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/gavinolson123" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>S: [player_tooltip player_id='1059137' first='Austen' last='Holt'], 2025 - Norris - 5'11" 180 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/austenholt25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>S: [player_tooltip player_id='402140' first='Brenden' last='Ruth'], 2026 - Skutt Catholic - 5'11" 190 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/brenden_ruth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elkhorn North's [player_tooltip player_id='1105168' first='Alex' last='Uchtman'] and Bennington's [player_tooltip player_id='1059049' first='Gavin' last='Olson'] proved to be some ball-hawking cornerbacks who are sticky and coverage and great at attacking the ball. [player_tooltip player_id='1059137' first='Austen' last='Holt'] ended his junior campaign second on the team in tackles and will be a key defender for the Titans in 2024. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='402140' first='Brenden' last='Ruth'] is transferred from Seward to Skutt Catholic and will look to shore up the Sky Hawks secondary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM: </em></strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='1059148' first='Grayson' last='Fisher'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/Grayson_Fisher_" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059149' first='Tanner' last='Erdkamp'], 2025 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/ErdkampTanner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059048' first='Nic' last='Deyo'], 2025 - Bennington (<a href="https://x.com/nic_deyo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='414930' first='JT' last='Druba'], 2025 - Norris (<a href="https://x.com/JTDruba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1059163' first='Lathan' last='Janousek'], 2025 - Seward; [player_tooltip player_id='1105274' first='Greg' last='Pruitt'], 2025 - Hastings (<a href="https://x.com/Official_greg55" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='473109' first='Aiden' last='Vaughn'], 2026 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/AidenVaughn26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='326863' first='Leyton' last='Snodgrass'], 2025 - York - 6'5" 205 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/Leytonsnodgras8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: Jett Thingelhoff, 2025 - Elkhorn North - 5'7" 155 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/TingelhoffJett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: [player_tooltip player_id='736416' first='Joseph' last='Andreasen'], 2025 - Lincoln Pius X - 5'10" 190 lbs (<a href="https://x.com/AndreasenJoe22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Several great two-way stars to choose from here. York's [player_tooltip player_id='326863' first='Leyton' last='Snodgrass'] is an exciting prospect to watch this season as he will likely be the team's top target in the passing game and their premier defender at OLB/EDGE. [player_tooltip player_id='319199' first='Jett' last='Tingelhoff'] had a tremendous junior season last year as the team's leading rusher and their starting safety. [player_tooltip player_id='736416' first='Joseph' last='Andreasen'] is coming off an injury-shortened season but has emerged as one of the top risers of the offseason; look for him to put up numbers as Pius' starting RB and LB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>HM:</em></strong><em> [player_tooltip player_id='1059158' first='Edison' last='Knott'], 2025 - Seward (<a href="https://x.com/ballinlike_ed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='736409' first='Keithen' last='Krings'], 2025 - Hastings (<a href="https://x.com/keithenkrings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1060843' first='Caden' last='Smart'], 2025 - Wahoo (<a href="https://x.com/Caden_Smart3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='414923' first='Jayden' last='Moody'], 2025 - (<a href="https://x.com/JaydenMoody29" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elkhorn</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='501426' first='Brayden' last='Vandervort'], 2026 - Ralston (<a href="https://x.com/vandie02" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1209690' first='Keon' last='Delgado'], 2026 - Scottsbluff (<a href="https://x.com/Keon_Delgado12" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='923430' first='Merrick' last='Johnson'], 2026 - Beatrice (<a href="https://x.com/merricksauce08" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>); [player_tooltip player_id='1075674' first='Quentin' last='Malone'], 2027 - Gretna East (<a href="https://x.com/QuentinMalone22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>) </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Special Teams:</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>K: [player_tooltip player_id='1085202' first='Evan' last='Greenfield'], 2027 - Norris - (<a href="https://x.com/Evgreenfield22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>)</em></strong></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 -->