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PRZNE Preseason Class C2 Notebook: Rankings, Top Players, Etc.

PRZNE Preseason Class C2 Notebook: Rankings, Top Players, Etc.
Oscar Galindo
Oscar Galindo August 24, 2025 @ 11:58 PM
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Lincoln Sander
Lincoln Sander 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB | 2026
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Owen Price
Owen Price 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB/WR | 2028
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Kyler Boyles
Kyler Boyles 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
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Callen Marshall
Callen Marshall 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
NE
Leighton Burbach
Leighton Burbach 6'8" | 270 lbs | OL | 2026
NE
Beau Wells
Beau Wells 5'11" | 170 lbs | RB | 2028
NE
Dayne Clark
Dayne Clark 6'1" | 220 lbs | TE/LB | 2026
NE
Trevor Roach
Trevor Roach ATH | 2026
NE
Matt Thulin
Matt Thulin 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL | 2026
NE
Bradyn Hazen
Bradyn Hazen 6'4" | 225 lbs | DL | 2026
NE
Rhodee Hill
Rhodee Hill 6'1" | 185 lbs | LB/ATH | 2026
NE
Brynndon Bradley
Brynndon Bradley 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH | 2026
NE
Andrej Sabatka
Andrej Sabatka 6'4" | 250 lbs | ATH/DL | 2027
NE
Keaton Wemhoff
Keaton Wemhoff 5'9" | 175 lbs | LB | 2026
NE
Grayson Sack
Grayson Sack 5'10" | 175 lbs | QB | 2026
NE
Connor Haney
Connor Haney 6'2" | 175 lbs | WR/LB | 2026
NE
Daniel Martins
Daniel Martins 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR | 2026
NE
Breiton Whitmire
Breiton Whitmire 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB | 2026
NE
Dylan Choutka
Dylan Choutka 6'1" | 210 lbs | DL | 2026
NE
Jack Van Slyke
Jack Van Slyke 5'11" | 220 lbs | LB | 2026
NE
Connor Heiderman
Connor Heiderman 6'4" | 250 lbs | DL | 2026
NE
Gavin Baker
Gavin Baker 6'6" | 195 lbs | TE/WR | 2026
NE
Brogan Benes
Brogan Benes 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
NE
Gage Yosten
Gage Yosten 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB/RB | 2026
NE
Nathan Timmerman
Nathan Timmerman 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/DB | 2026
NE
Grant Kuhlmann
Grant Kuhlmann 6'6" | 250 lbs | DL/ATH | 2026
NE
Trenton Ernst
Trenton Ernst 5'9" | 140 lbs | WR/DB | 2026
NE
Jacob Bosshamer
Jacob Bosshamer 5'10" | 150 lbs | QB | 2027
NE
Cale Sheets
Cale Sheets 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH | 2027
NE
Tavion Johnson
Tavion Johnson 6'3" | 160 lbs | WR | 2026
NE
Atreyu May
Atreyu May 6'1" | 165 lbs | ATH | 2026
NE
Trevin Grabowski
Trevin Grabowski 6'0" | 170 lbs | RB/ATH | 2026
NE
Jayce Reifenrath
Jayce Reifenrath 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/DB | 2026
NE
Jack Poppe
Jack Poppe 6'2" | 155 lbs | WR | 2026
NE
Austin Scheuler
Austin Scheuler 5'9" | 170 lbs | QB | 2026
NE
Tysen Taylor
Tysen Taylor 6'2" | 215 lbs | ATH/RB | 2026
NE
Wyatt Jelinek
Wyatt Jelinek QB | 2026
NE
Owen Sutter
Owen Sutter 6'3" | 225 lbs | TE | 2026
NE
<!-- 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>IT'S GAME WEEK! If you need a crash course on some of the biggest names, must-see games, and preseason class rankings, we've got you covered! Check out our Preseason Class C2 Notebook featuring some of the top players in the class, important games to know, and a quick overlook of the class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class Breakdown</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class C2 looks like it will once again run through preseason #1 <strong><em>Norfolk Catholic</em></strong> as they enter the season fresh off their third consecutive state championship and riding a 39-game win streak. They return a good chunk of production from last season and always have youngsters ready to step up. Nipping at the Knight's heels are teams like last year's runner-up in #2 <strong><em>Bishop Neumann,</em></strong> along with #3 <strong><em>Kearney Catholic</em></strong> and #4 <strong><em>Battle Creek</em></strong>. Teams like #5 <strong><em>Raymond Central</em></strong> and #6 <strong><em>Grand Island Central Catholic</em></strong> had breakout seasons in 2024 and look primed to take another step this fall and make a deep playoff run. #7 <strong><em>Boone Central's </em></strong>move from C1 to C2 last fall helped ease the loss of a great class that had captured a state championship the previous season. Now,<strong><em> </em></strong>they are more experienced and hungry to taste gold again. #8 <b><i>Cedar Catholic </i></b>will have to replace some key players from last season, but hold over enough talent to remain among the top C2 teams. #9 <strong><em>Ord</em></strong> and #10 <strong><em>Doniphan-Trumbull</em></strong> are talented teams that I believe will also be legit players in the Class C2 race. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Rankings</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Norfolk Catholic Knights (2024 Record: 13-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Bishop Neumann Cavaliers (2024 Record: 11-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Kearney Catholic Stars (2024 Record: 9-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Battle Creek Braves (2024 Record: 9-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Raymond Central Mustangs (2024 Record: 8-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders (2024 Record: 6-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. Boone Central Cardinals (2024 Record: 6-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. Cedar Catholic Trojans (2024 Record: 8-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. Ord Chanticleers (2024 Record: 4-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. Doniphan-Trumbull Cardinals (2024 Record: 7-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Next 3:</em> Archbishop-Bergan, Lincoln Lutheran, and Valentine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>District Assignments</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Neumann</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conestoga</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malcolm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Palmyra</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Raymond Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Bishop Neumann</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-2</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aquinas Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Archbishop Bergan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arlington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>North Bend Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tekamah-Herman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Yutan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Archbishop-Bergan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-3</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Battle Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cedar Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norfolk Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oakland-Craig (<em>Vacated season)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ponca</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West Point-Beemer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Norfolk Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-4</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boone Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Centura</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cross County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Grand Island Central Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Paul</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Boone Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-5</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Doniphan-Trumbull</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fillmore Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gibbon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hastings St. Cecilia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Superior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wood River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Doniphan-Trumbull</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>District C2-6</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Amherst</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gordon-Rushville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hershey</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kearney Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valentine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Predicted Winner:</em> Kearney Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Prospects</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id='1617346' first='Leighton' last='Burbach'] (2026), Norfolk Catholic - OL - 6'8" 270 lbs - Northwestern Commit - <a href="https://x.com/LeightonBurbs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@LeightonBurbs) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- [player_tooltip player_id='1617346' first='Leighton' last='Burbach'] returns as the driving force behind the machine that is the Norfolk Catholic offensive line. At 6'8" and 270 pounds, Leighton brings an excellent mix of size, length, and athleticism to the tackle position. He can execute various blocks with great footwork and lateral mobility, while having the power to drive defenders off the ball. The Northwestern Wildcats won the recruiting battle for Leighton's services after he announced his commitment in May.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17826557/674f423b9405b796319dcf87' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac08d5673c8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. [player_tooltip player_id='1113980' first='Grant' last='Kuhlmann'] (2026), Lincoln Lutheran - DL/TE - 6'6" 250 lbs - South Dakota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Grant_Kuhlmann3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Grant_Kuhlmann3)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Lincoln Lutheran's [player_tooltip player_id='1113980' first='Grant' last='Kuhlmann'] is an impressive prospect who caught the eye of the Jackrabbits early and would eventually commit to the FCS powerhouse. Despite a shortened junior campaign, Kuhlmann still managed to flash his massive potential on both sides of the ball with 27 tackles, six TFLs, two sacks, nine receptions, 89 yards, and a touchdown. Grant is a lengthy, versatile athlete who can use his size to create mismatches in the passing game and can explode and use his length to create separation from blockers when firing off the edge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22525718/66f49b20e23111e2f5891fd4' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac08d5673f5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. [player_tooltip player_id='1114999' first='Connor' last='Heiderman'] (2026), Battle Creek - DL - 6'4" 250 lbs - South Dakota State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/Heiderman_54" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@Heiderman_54)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Another South Dakota State commit! Battle Creek's [player_tooltip player_id='1114999' first='Connor' last='Heiderman'] has been a standout for the Braves since his sophomore season and is now hoping to wrap up a great prep career with a trip to Memorial Stadium. Connor recorded 45 tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble on defense while also being a key blocker on the offensive line. Heiderman plays with a nasty mean streak, using violent hands and explosive jabs which makes him a handful to contain at the line of scrimmage. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17939859/675b5b3eb86c398b07f7184a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac08d567416"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id='795471' first='Jack' last='Poppe'] (2026), Doniphan-Trumbull - DB/WR - 6'2" 175 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/jackpoppe1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@jackpoppe1)</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Doniphan-Trumbull's [player_tooltip player_id='795471' first='Jack' last='Poppe'] is a player who has been pretty consistent throughout his prep career, but I think is set to have a major breakout season this fall. Jack is a legit prospect at receiver and defensive back, displaying the football IQ and instincts to make plays from anywhere on the field. As a junior, Jack recorded 39 receptions for 520 yards and eight touchdowns to go with his 57 tackles, three TFLs, three interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble on defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15080839/672d5c7e734d601a038c798b' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c749861"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. [player_tooltip player_id='402162' first='Owen' last='Sutter'] (2026), Yutan - TE/DL - 6'3" 240 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/OwenSutter4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@OwenSutter4)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Yutan's [player_tooltip player_id='402162' first='Owen' last='Sutter'] is another prospect who should earn opportunities on either side of the ball. He projects best as a tight end where he can use his bigger frame and strong hands to be a chain-mover over the middle of the field. He's also a physical blocker who can help clear up lanes in the running game. Look for him to be a bigger part of the defensive rotation this season. Sutter recorded 23 receptions, 249 receiving yards, 69 rushing yards, a receiving touchdown, a rushing touchdown, six tackles, and a fumble returned for a touchdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16661122/67203ccc0f40bd69487a6aaf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c74988d"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. [player_tooltip player_id='1192531' first='Andrej' last='Sabatka'] (2027), Hastings St. Cecilia - DL/ATH - 6'4" 255 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/AndrejSabatka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@AndrejSabatka)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Hastings St. Cecilia Bluehawks had a rough go of things in 2024, but they emerged with several bright spots to look forward to, including junior [player_tooltip player_id='1192531' first='Andrej' last='Sabatka']. Andrej is one of the more versatile players in the 2027 class with experience at DL, OLB, TE, OL, and even carried the ball a few times. Sabatka ended his sophomore season with 26 receptions, 268 yards, two receiving touchdowns, 61 tackles, nine TFLs, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19656431/67b29126aa286c54fcabe785' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c7498ad"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7. [player_tooltip player_id='923427' first='Tavion' last='Johnson'] (2026), Raymond Central - WR - 6'3" 175 lbs - UNK Commit - <a href="https://x.com/tavionjohnsonn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@tavionjohnsonn)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Raymond Central's [player_tooltip player_id='923427' first='Tavion' last='Johnson'] played a huge role in the Mustangs' turnaround from 2 wins to 8 last season. Tavion's connection with QB Jelinek helped stress defenses vertically as he averaged 27 yards per reception, totaling 30 receptions for 812 yards and 10 touchdowns. Tavion can use his size to get clean releases at the line of scrimmage and uses his long stride to get vertical in a flash. Strong hands with the ability to high-point the ball. Johnson is set to join the Lopers after his prep career.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16627612/67a2c7cc743de7438cd698bf' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c7498cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8. [player_tooltip player_id='1114854' first='Brogan' last='Benes'] (2026), Boone Central - RB - 6'1" 180 lbs - Sioux Falls Commit - <a href="https://x.com/BenesBroga89896" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@BenesBroga89896) </a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Talk about making a statement! Boone Central's [player_tooltip player_id='1114854' first='Brogan' last='Benes'] rumbled and fought his way to an impressive 1,637 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 7.7 yards per carry. Benes also proved to be an overall well-rounded player with 10 receptions for 211 yards, a touchdown, 24 tackles, six TFLs, a sack, a fumble recovery, a blocked kick, two punt returns for TDs, and a kickoff return for a TD. Benes has announced his commitment to the NSIC's Sioux Falls Cougars!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9. [player_tooltip player_id='1113988' first='Gage' last='Yosten'] (2026), Norfolk Catholic - LB - 6'1" 215 lbs - <a href="https://x.com/gage_yosten1036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@gage_yosten1036)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- One of the bigger sleepers in this class! Norfolk Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='1113988' first='Gage' last='Yosten'] is a physical linebacker who despite missing out on three games due to injury, still managed to rack up 90 tackles and two interceptions. Yosten is a thumper at the linebacker position who can read offenses, fill gaps, and stuff the run game. Solid frame at 6'1" and 175 pounds. Get ready for Yosten to turn some heads this fall!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17826574/67463a1fa523797f61b792fd' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c7498e8"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10. [player_tooltip player_id='1395758' first='Matt' last='Thulin'] (2026), Bishop Neumann - OL - 6'5" 275 lbs - Northwest Missouri State Commit - <a href="https://x.com/MattThulinBN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(@MattThulinBN)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Senior [player_tooltip player_id='1395758' first='Matt' last='Thulin'] is a holdover from last year's dominant offensive line that helped now-Husker, Connor Booth set all sorts of state rushing records. Matt is a towering 6'5" and 275 pound lineman who plays with good leverage, using consistent pad level and good hand placement to win those battles over his opponent. Once he's locked in with his defender, its usually lights out as he has the power to drive them into the dirt to finish the block.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16269021/67903102d37d36480f6e7124' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68ac07c749904"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Honorable Mention:</em> [player_tooltip player_id='1625788' first='Callen' last='Marshall'] (QB - Norfolk Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='1113987' first='Nathan' last='Timmerman'] (RB/ATH - Norfolk Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='1115010' first='Grayson' last='Sack'] (QB - GICC), [player_tooltip player_id='1115008' first='Connor' last='Haney'] (WR - GICC), [player_tooltip player_id='1652202' first='Owen' last='Price'] (LB - GICC), [player_tooltip player_id='1590716' first='Beau' last='Wells'] (RB/ATH - Ord), Beau Fuhan (ATH - Bishop Neumann), [player_tooltip player_id='1115000' first='Jack' last='Van Slyke'] (LB - Bishop Neumann), [player_tooltip player_id='1115001' first='Dylan' last='Choutka'] (DL - Bishop Neumann), [player_tooltip player_id='1217721' first='Brynndon' last='Bradley'] (ATH - Amherst), [player_tooltip player_id='1115007' first='Daniel' last='Martins'] (WR - Gordon-Rushville), [player_tooltip player_id='1217783' first='Rhodee' last='Hill'] (LB - Hershey), [player_tooltip player_id='1115013' first='Keaton' last='Wemhoff'] (LB - Kearney Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='922617' first='Atreyu' last='May'] (ATH - Kearney Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='1085634' first='Jacob' last='Bosshamer'] (QB - Kearney Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='795748' first='Jayce' last='Reifenrath'] (ATH - Kearney Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='1395761' first='Trevor' last='Roach'] (RB/LB - Fillmore Central), [player_tooltip player_id='1581449' first='Dayne' last='Clark'] (TE - Superior), [player_tooltip player_id='1625830' first='Kyler' last='Boyles'] (LB - Superior), [player_tooltip player_id='1742870' first='Lincoln' last='Sander'] (QB - Superior), [player_tooltip player_id='1115003' first='Breiton' last='Whitmire'] (RB - Cedar Catholic), [player_tooltip player_id='1113971' first='Trenton' last='Ernst'] (ATH - Lincoln Lutheran), [player_tooltip player_id='1395245' first='Bradyn' last='Hazen'] (DL - St. Paul), [player_tooltip player_id='796578' first='Trevin' last='Grabowski'] (RB - Centura), [player_tooltip player_id='487603' first='Wyatt' last='Jelinek'] (QB/ATH - Raymond Central), [player_tooltip player_id='487615' first='Tysen' last='Taylor'] (RB/ATH - Raymond Central), [player_tooltip player_id='487751' first='Austin' last='Scheuler'] (QB - Archbishop Bergan), [player_tooltip player_id='1114998' first='Gavin' last='Baker'] (TE - Archbishop Bergan), and [player_tooltip player_id='1085194' first='Cale' last='Sheets'] (ATH - Archbishop Bergan).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Games</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 1:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Boone Central @ #8 Cedar Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 O'Neill (Class C1) @ Valentine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Cecilia @ #6 GICC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Bishop Neumann @ #1 Norfolk Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fillmore Central @ #5 Raymond Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#9 Ord @ #2 Central City (Class C1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 2: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Norfolk Catholic @ #7 Boone Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 GICC @ Malcolm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Kearney Catholic @ #9 Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 3:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hershey @ #6 GICC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Boone Central @ #4 Battle Creek </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lincoln Lutheran @ #10 Doniphan-Trumbull</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 Cedar Catholic @ Archbishop Bergan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Cecilia @ #3 Kearney Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 O'Neill (Class C1) @ #9 Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 4: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 GICC @ Superior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wood River @ #7 Boone Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Bishop Neumann @ St. Cecilia</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#4 Battle Creek @ Archbishop Bergan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 5: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Raymond Central @ Lincoln Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Paul @ #9 Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 6: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 Cedar Catholic @ #4 Battle Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#6 GICC @ #9 Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Malcolm @ #2 Bishop Neumann</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 7: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#3 Kearney Catholic @ Mitchell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 Doniphan-Trumbull @ Fillmore Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Raymond Central @ Malcolm</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 8: </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Boone Central @ #6 GICC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#2 Bishop Neumann @ Lincoln Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#1 Norfolk Catholic @ #3 Battle Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Week 9:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#7 Boone Central @ #9 Ord</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#10 Doniphan-Trumbull @ Wood River</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Valentine @ #3 Kearney Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#8 Cedar Catholic @ #1 Norfolk Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>#5 Raymond Central @ #2 Bishop Neumann</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 -->

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