Playoffs Semi-Final Round: How We Got Here?
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Class A: #2 Omaha Westside vs. #3 Bellevue West This matchup features the two most recent champions in Class A. Bellevue West beat Westside in the 2019 State final, marking Westside’s last loss. Westside would use that loss to fuel…
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Continue ReadingClass A:
#2 Omaha Westside vs. #3 Bellevue West
This matchup features the two most recent champions in Class A. Bellevue West beat Westside in the 2019 State final, marking Westside’s last loss. Westside would use that loss to fuel their run at an undefeated 2020 season in which they bested Elkhorn South in the championship. Both of these squads how a ton of firepower on offense and muscle on defense. Each team will try and set the tempo behind the legs of two of the most talented backs in the state. The Thunderbird will be running behind the booming LJ Richardson LJ Richardson 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Bellevue West | 2022 State NE and Westside will ride the smooth Dominic Rezac Dominic Rezac 6'1" | 165 lbs | RB Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE to Lincoln. Bellevue West’s offense has been red-hot throughout the playoff, with convincing wins against Papillion-La Vista (63-26) and Grand Island (52-20). Even with these impressive wins, they look like they can hit another gear. Westside has been riding a wave of dominant running and overwhelming defense. Since October, Westside has outscored their opponents 217- 36 (The game against Bryan was forfeited) and has only surrendered a field goal in their two playoff games. This is going to be a tough game with the potential of fireworks.
Prediction: Bellevue West’s firepower proves to be too dynamic to slow down. BW 45 – 40 Westside
Bellevue Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
LJ Richardson LJ Richardson 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB Bellevue West | 2022 State NE RB
Defensive Player of the Game:
Arden Jenkins Arden Jenkins 6'0" | 255 lbs | DL Bellevue West | 2022 State NE |2022 | DL |
Sleeper Hero:
Kyrell Jordan Kyrell Jordan 5'8" | 160 lbs | WR Bellevue West | 2023 State NE | 2023 | WR/DB
Westside Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Grant Guyett Grant Guyett 6'0" | 190 lbs | WR Omaha Westside | 2022 State NE | 2022 | WR | 6’ 190
Defensive Player of the Game:
Tommy Connelly Tommy Connelly 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Westside | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB | 6’1″ 195
Sleeper Hero:
Caleb Benning | 2024 | DB/WR | 5’11″
#5 Gretna vs. #16 Omaha North
One of the unlikeliest matchups comes from Omaha North and their ability to defy the odds. After missing the 2020 season due to COVID concerns, the talented Vikings squad stumbled to an 0-5 record. With playoffs looking bleak, they decided to get their nose to the grindstone and ride out the season with one goal; WIN OUT. 4 straight wins to end the season secured them the #16 spot and a dance with the mighty #1 Millard South. In one of the biggest Nebraska playoff upsets, they pulled off the 49-42 win. After their emotional win, the Vikings hit the road to face the tough North Platte squad. More resiliency and late-game guts helped them eek out the win. On the other side, we have the Gretna Dragons, who have had the opposite experience. Although they faced a tough schedule, they managed to find themselves pulling out the win more often than not. The man under center is the biggest factor for their success. Zane Flores Zane Flores 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Gretna | 2023 State NE has been surgical this season and has led one of the most efficient offenses in the state. They took care of business in a shootout against Lincoln East and their gunslinger Noah Walters Noah Walters 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Lincoln East | 2022 State NE . Then they were able to shake off Elkhorn South in a fistfight. Will North’s momentum continue to propel them deeper in their playoff run, or will this cinderella run go up in flames at the hands of the Dragons?
Prediction: This is a tough one to call. It can either be a fire-fest or 60 minutes of punishment. North continues their miracle ride in a close one. Early Gretna 2022 hype train starts here. North 24 – 16 Gretna
Gretna Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Zane Flores Zane Flores 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Gretna | 2023 State NE | 2023 | QB | 6’3″ 190
Defensive Player of the Game:
Jake Lukis Jake Lukis 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL Gretna | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL | 6’3″ 265
Sleeper Hero:
Brayden Chaney Brayden Chaney 6'1" | ATH Gretna | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DB |
Omaha North Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Keshaun Williams Keshaun Williams 6'1" | 180 lbs | ATH Omaha North | 2022 State NE | 2022 | WR/DB | 6’1″ 180
Defensive Player of the Game:
Orlando Hernandez Orlando Hernandez 6'2" | 250 lbs | DL Omaha North | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL | 6’2″ 250
Sleeper Hero:
Jordan Williams | 2022 | QB | 6’3″ 170
Class B:
#1 Bennington vs. #4 Elkhorn
First of all, this game is going to be an absolute dogfight. Both of these teams are super physical with the ability to rush the ball down the throat of the opposing defense. Bennington has the leading rusher in Dylan Mostek Dylan Mostek 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bennington | 2022 State NE , who has been running rampant on every team he comes across. Behind arguably the best offensive line in Nebraska, they have dominated games at the line of scrimmage. Elkhorn has a similar playing style, except they use a stable of backs to keep defenses discombobulated. With the trio of Henry Kroger Henry Kroger 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Elkorn | 2022 State NE , Mikey Hart, and Hayden Stec Hayden Stec 6'1" | 205 lbs | DB Elkhorn | 2022 State NE , planning against all of them feels like a fool’s task. They can wear a defense down then continue to attack way past the defense’s breaking point. Whichever team can establish a passing game will more than likely hold the upper hand. Trey Bird Trey Bird 6'1" | 175 lbs | QB Bennington | 2023 State NE is a very underrated and overlooked QB who has shown no fear and could take the game over with his dual-threat ability. Will Bennington take down the reigning champs??
Prediction: Bennington has gotten a lot of monkeys off their backs this season, so why not another one. They break through to the state championship for the first time since 1989. Bennington 35 – 28 Elkhorn
Bennington Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Dylan Mostek Dylan Mostek 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Bennington | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB | 5’10″ 295
Defensive Player of the Game:
Austin Holtz Austin Holtz 5'10" | 150 lbs | LB Bennington | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB | 5’10″ 175
Sleeper Hero:
Cayden Bluhm Cayden Bluhm 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR Bennington | 2022 State NE | 2022 | WR | 6’1″ 170
Elkhorn Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Henry Kroger Henry Kroger 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Elkorn | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB/DB | 5’10″ 190
Defensive Player of the Game:
Hayden Stec Hayden Stec 6'1" | 205 lbs | DB Elkhorn | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DB/RB | 6’1″ 205
Sleeper Hero:
Dane Peterson | 2022 | DL/TE | 6’4″ 205
#2 Aurora vs. #6 Skutt Catholic
This will be a matchup between two teams with playoff history and that had somewhat odd seasons. Aurora is looking to make it back to the championship game and avenge their loss from last year. After stumbling out of the gate to an 0-2 start, they have been all gas, no brakes. Their 1-2 punch of Mack Owens Mack Owens 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Aurora | 2022 State NE and Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE has been brutal and left many broken defenses along the way. Aurora has the roster and chip on their shoulders to make a run all the way to their first championship since 2018 and first Class B title since their 2008-09 repeat titles. The Skutt Sky Hawks are no strangers to making deep playoff runs. However, after showing signs of struggling, it was a wonder if this would be an early exit year. They have rallied behind their Dual-Threat QB Caden Becker Caden Becker 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Skutt Catholic | 2022 State NE and their stingy defense to beat Norris and a Plattsmouth team that was favored to beat Skutt Catholic. In the end, this will be a classic matchup between talented, well-coached playoff rivals.
Prediction: Aurora’s running game continues to steamroll the competition. The Huskies force the Sky Hawks to match their offensive production, but they can’t. Aurora 48 – 20 Skutt Catholic
Aurora Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Carlos Collazo Carlos Collazo 5'9" | 200 lbs | RB Aurora | 2023 State NE | 2023 | RB/SS | 5’9″ 200
Defensive Player of the Game:
Brekyn Papineau Brekyn Papineau 5'9" | 210 lbs | LB Aurora | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB | 5’9″ 210
Sleeper Hero:
Carsen Staehr | 2023| WR/DB/ATH | 5’11″ 150
Skutt Catholic Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Caden Becker Caden Becker 6'4" | 225 lbs | QB Skutt Catholic | 2022 State NE | 2022 | QB | 6’4″ 225
Defensive Player of the Game:
Jackson Chandler Jackson Chandler 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Skutt Catholic | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB | 6’ 200
Sleeper Hero:
Maccoy Holtam Maccoy Holtam 6'2" | 185 lbs | RB Skutt Catholic | 2023 State NE | 2023 | RB/LB | 6’2″ 185
Class C1:
#2 Kearney Catholic vs. #11 Columbus Lakeview
All season long, Kearney Catholic has grinded out games of all shapes and sizes. They saw shutouts (Holdrege 46-0), blowouts (Wood River/Shelton 52-12), and squeakers (Broken Bow 9-6). Regardless of how the game transpired, the Stars continued to shine en route to a perfect season. They have turned it up a notch in the playoffs by shutting out Boys Town 26-0 and beating down on a tough Wahoo team 33-7. The Stars have many players, but at the helm of their dominance are Brett Mahony Brett Mahony 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE and Riley Grieser Riley Grieser 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE gassing defenses while Koren Conrad Koren Conrad 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE and Dylan Merz Dylan Merz 6'5" | 225 lbs | OL Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE win the line of scrimmage on defense. Columbus Lakeview is playing as hot as any team right now. Since their 1-2 start, they have completely dominated the opposition, adding beating after beating with the passing weeks. Lakeview has seen the success of Kolby Blaser and Adam Van Cleave Adam Van Cleave 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Columbus Lakeview | 2022 State NE elevate the play of everyone around them. Lakeview has taken out two very strong squads in Boone Central and Milford in their two playoff games. If they continue their hot play, they could definitely shake up the C1 championship picture.
Prediction: I’m giving Kearney Catholic the win here. BUT I could see Kearney getting caught looking forward to the big game and underestimating Lakeview. TRAP GAME ALERT. Kearney Catholic 20 – 18 Lakeview
Offensive Player of the Game:
Riley Grieser Riley Grieser 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB/LB | 6’2″ 190
Defensive Player of the Game:
Koren Conrad Koren Conrad 6'4" | 215 lbs | DL Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL/OL | 6’4″ 215
Sleeper Hero:
Brett Mahony Brett Mahony 6'4" | 215 lbs | QB Kearney Catholic | 2022 State NE | 2022 | QB/LB | 6’4″ 215
Columbus Lakeview Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Adam Van Cleave Adam Van Cleave 5'10" | 165 lbs | ATH Columbus Lakeview | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB | 5’10″ 165
Defensive Player of the Game:
Eli Osten | 2022 | DL/OL | 6’1″ 230
Sleeper Hero:
Kolby Blaser | 2022 | QB | 6’ 165
#9 Pierce vs. #12 Battle Creek
This game has the potential for some serious fireworks with both teams featuring quarterbacks that can sling it all day long, strong running games, and certainly no love lost between the two rivals. The Pierce Blue Jays are the reigning C1 champions and are looking as strong as ever. Their star QB junior Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE has been phenomenal as the leader of the Pierce offense. His connection with Ben Brahmer and the running of Matt Christensen & Michael Kruntorad have pushed this offense over the edge, averaging 41 points a game. It looked like the champs would run the table until they lost a close one to Boone Central and another crushing loss against Friday’s opponent, Battle Creek. At 3-3, Battle Creek was at a crossroads and was still anticipating matchups with the champs Pierce, O’Neill, and a sneaky North Bend Central team. They were able to weather the storm, win out to finish 6-3, and knock off a super tough Chadron team in the panhandle and C1 juggernaut Columbus Scotus. QB Dylan Amick Dylan Amick 6'3" | 170 lbs | QB Battle Creek | 2022 State NE is not backing down to anyone and will have his teammates follow him into this epic clash.
Prediction: This game will be another close, hard-fought battle. In the end, Pierce’s firepower and big-game experience will push them over. Pierce 32-28 Battle Creek
Pierce Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Abram Scholting Abram Scholting 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023 | QB | 6’ 180
Defensive Player of the Game:
Tristan Kuehler Tristan Kuehler 5'10" | 160 lbs | LB Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023 | LB | 5’10″ 160
Sleeper Hero:
Benjamin Brahmer Benjamin Brahmer 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Pierce | 2023 State NE | 2023 | TE/WR | 6’6″ 200
Battle Creek Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Dylan Amick Dylan Amick 6'3" | 170 lbs | QB Battle Creek | 2022 State NE | 2022 | QB | 6’3″ 175
Defensive Player of the Game:
Korbyn Battershaw | 2022 | SS/WR | 5’11″ 178
Sleeper Hero:
Trent Uhlir | 2024 | ATH/RB | 6’1″ 220
Class C2:
#1 Norfolk Catholic vs. #13 Wilber-Clatonia
#1 ranked Norfolk Catholic is coming into this game with a very impressive resume. Despite a season-opening loss to Boone Central, they nearly edged out Archbishop Bergan for the top seed after a grueling schedule. Norfolk Catholic has been on a mission this season and has taken no prisoners on its way to the C2 semis. Along the way, they have beat Bishop Neumann, Ord, Oakland-Craig, and Crofton and Ceder Catholic twice each. They have a great rushing attack spearheaded by their junior RB tandem Karter Kerkman and Kanyon Talton Kanyon Talton 5'10" | 150 lbs | ATH Norfolk Catholic | 2023 State NE , as well as QB Carter Janssen that can do damage in the air and on the ground. Wilber-Clatonia is a team that many had pegged to be a top seed. They showed this potential to start the season with a hot 4-0 start. Things, however, seemed to fall off the rails for a bit during a three-game stretch against tough opponents (Bishop Neumann, Yutan, and Centennial). In the playoffs, they have been able to right the ship and are playing great football. They got some revenge on Yutan in the first round and bounced Hastings St. Cecilia in round 2.
Prediction: Norfolk Catholic is a very, very good team, and if they can jump out to a double-digit lead, they will win. However, with a cold, bitter forecast due for Friday, this may come down to a “grind it out” type of matchup. Wilber is very gritty and overlooked because of a 3-game skid. Wilber-Clatonia 17-13 Norfolk Catholic
Norfolk Catholic Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Karter Kerkman | 2023 | RB/ATH | 6’1″ 195
Defensive Player of the Game:
Kade Pieper Kade Pieper 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Norfolk Catholic | 2023 State NE | 2023 | DL/OL | 6’4″ 240
Sleeper Hero:
Mason Timmerman | 2023 | WR/DB |
Wilber-Clatonia Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Coy Rosentreader | 2023 | QB | 6’ 180
Defensive Player of the Game:
Adam Kotas Adam Kotas 6'0" | 210 lbs | OL Wilber-Clatonia | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL/OL | 6’ 215
Sleeper Hero:
Mason Combs | 2022 | RB/DB
#2 Archbishop Bergan vs. #3 Ord
This game will be a rematch of last year’s C2 championship matchup. Only this time sequel will feature a more mature Bergan team. Bergan will be riding a wave of stellar offensive and defensive play. They have used their athletes in many ways and have steamrolled their way to an 11-0 record. Koa and Kade McIntyre Kade McIntyre 6'4" | 195 lbs | ATH Archbishop Bergan | 2023 State NE is arguably the most dangerous connection in C2 football. It will be tough to slow down this offense that has scored at least 35 points in every game and is averaging an absurd 47.8 points per game. The defending champs are no slouches and definitely aren’t backing down to any team. They have their own dual-threat QB in Dylan Hurlburt, who has done a fantastic job leading this offense while scoring a total of 27 touchdowns (15 passing and 22 rushing). With playmakers like Gage Racek Gage Racek 5'10" | 175 lbs | RB Ord | 2022 State NE , John DeRiso John DeRiso 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Ord | 2022 State NE , and emerging sophomore Talan Bruha also in the fold, this team can match up with anyone.
Prediction: The Brothers McIntyre wreak havoc on their way to Lincoln. Ord is very talented, but Bergan takes the revenge game after last year’s championship game. Archbishop Bergan 48- 30 Ord
Archbishop Bergan Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Koa McIntyre Koa McIntyre 6'0" | 190 lbs | ATH Archibishop Bergan (Fremont) | 2022 State NE | 2022 | QB/S | 6’ 190
Defensive Player of the Game:
Jarett Boggs Jarett Boggs 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Archibishop Bergan | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB/RB | 5’10″ 170
Sleeper Hero:
Lucas Pruss Lucas Pruss 6'2" | 180 lbs | LB Archbishop Bergan | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB/WR | 6’2″ 180 lbs
Ord Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Dylan Hurlburt | 2024 | QB | 5’8″ 165
Defensive Player of the Game:
Ryan Gabriel | 2023 | LB | 6’1″ 220
Sleeper Hero:
John DeRiso John DeRiso 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Ord | 2022 State NE | 2022 | WR/DB/ATH | 6’2″ 190
Class D1:
#1 Burwell vs. #5 Howells-Dodge
This matchup of undefeated teams is going to be a dogfight from start to finish. Burwell, the 2020 D1 runner-up, has been on a revenge tour that has been a sight to see this season. With Caleb Busch Caleb Busch 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Burwell | 2022 State NE and Cash Gurney Cash Gurney 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Burwell | 2022 State NE leading the charge, the Longhorns have been running rampant on their D1 foes. Save for two close games, they have blown out teams by a fairly significant margin. Caleb passed the 5,000 career rushing yard milestone and would love to cap it off by hoisting the trophy in Memorial. Howells-Dodge is also a very impressive team that has run through a tough schedule to an 11-0 record. Along the way, handing losses to Cross County, Stanton, Clarkson/Leigh, Dundy County-Stratton, who were playoff teams. They have done so with a stingy defense and a rushing attack that features four solid backs.
Prediction: Burwell 42 – 24 Howells-Dodge
Burwell Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Caleb Busch Caleb Busch 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Burwell | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB | 6’ 180
Defensive Player of the Game:
Alex Gideon Alex Gideon 6'4" | 215 lbs | TE Burwell | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL/TE | 6’4″ 215
Sleeper Hero:
Cash Gurney Cash Gurney 6'1" | 180 lbs | RB Burwell | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB/ATH | 6’1″ 180
Howells-Dodge Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Levi Belina | 2022 | RB | 5’11″ 150
Defensive Player of the Game:
Aandy Dominguez | 2023 | DL | 5’11″ 180
Sleeper Hero:
Lance Brester | 2023 | RB/LB | 6’ 150
#6 Hitchcock County vs. #10 Cross County
Another D1 semifinal, another dog fight in Class D1. This game will be a battle between two 10-1 teams that are beginning to elevate their play at the right time. For Hitchcock County, confidence is high after strong playoff wins over West Holt, Neligh-Oakdale, and Perkins County. Keynan Gaston has delivered as a dual-threat QB by passing for 640 yards and 12 touchdowns to 1 interception. On the ground, he racked up a team-leading 1,178 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. He is one of three Hitchcock runners with 800+ yards and double-digit rushing touchdowns (Braydn Hutto 1,018 & 18; Andrew Scott 815 & 10). On the other sideline, Cross County has Carter Seim Carter Seim 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Cross County | 2022 State NE , running as hard as anyone in the state. He has put together highlight-reel runs, stiff-arming and tossing defenders on his way to the endzone. The whole team seems to be feeding off of these thunderous runs and has been dominant throughout the playoffs. Their road has not been easy as they eliminated Clarkson/Leigh 45-12, Weeping Water 67-36, and LCC 58-51 on their way to the semifinals. If the defense continues to play lights out, this team could etch their spot in the title game.
Prediction: Cross County 48-42 Hitchcock County
Hitchcock County Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Keynan Gaston | 2023 | QB/ATH | 5’9″ 155
Defensive Player of the Game:
Drew Scott | 2023 | LB/RB | 5’8″ 145
Sleeper Hero:
Braydn Hutto | 2022 | RB/LB | 6’ 180
Cross County Players to Watch:
Offensive Player of the Game:
Carter Seim Carter Seim 6'2" | 210 lbs | RB Cross County | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB/LB | 6’1″ 210
Defensive Player of the Game:
Damon Mickey Damon Mickey 5'11" | 220 lbs | DL Cross County | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL/TE | 5’11″ 215
Sleeper Hero:
Cory Hollinger Cory Hollinger 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Cross County | 2022 State NE | 2022 | TE/DL | 6’5″ 225 |
Class D2:
#1 Sandhills/Thedford vs. #13 Elgin Public/Pope John
Prediction: Sandhills/Thedford has so much talent and they’re all so versatile. ST continues their march. Sandhills/Thedford 52-20 Elgin Public/Pope John
Sandhills/Thedford Players to Watch:
Trae Hickman | 2022 | RB/ATH | 5’9″ 165
Reece Zutavern Reece Zutavern 5'10" | 190 lbs | ATH Sandhills/Thedford | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB/ATH | 5’10″ 190
Dane Pokorny Dane Pokorny 6'3" | 200 lbs | LB Sandhills/Thedford | 2022 State NE | 2022 | RB/ATH | 6’3″ 200
EJJP Players to Watch:
Jack Wemhoff | 2023 | 5’9″ 155
Dylon Lueking | 2024 | 6’ 180
Colton Wright | 2022 | 5’11″ 155
#7 Kenesaw vs. #14 BDS
Prediction: Kenesaw shows that their #7 ranking is just a number and that they are one of the top contenders in D2. They won’t be denied by BDS this year. Kenesaw 62-43 BDS
Kenesaw
Tyson Denkert Tyson Denkert 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Kenesaw | 2022 State NE | 2022 | QB/ATH | 5’10″ 185
Trey Kennedy Trey Kennedy 5'11" | 190 lbs | ATH Kenesaw | 2022 State NE | 2022 | LB/RB | 5’11″ 190
Drake Olson Drake Olson 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Kenesaw | 2022 State NE | 2022 | DL/OL | 6’3″ 230
BDS Players to Watch:
Zach Hoins | 2023 | WR | 6’2″ 180
Eli Noel | 2022 | DL/OL | 6’4″ 235
Class D6:
#1 Potter-Dix vs. #13 Spalding Academy
Prediction: Potter-Dix will continue to look like the juggernaut they have been all season. Spalding will come to play, but PD will pull away. Potter Dix 55-30 Spalding Academy
Potter-Dix Players to Watch:
Jared Anton | 2022 | LB | 5’10″ 180
Luke Kasten | 2023 | QB/ATH | 6’3″ 170
Thomas Muldoon | 2022 | WR/DB | 6’2″ 165
Spalding Academy Players to Watch:
Daniel Diessner | 2022 | RB/DL | 6’ 170
Dawson Murphy | 2022 | ATH | 6’ 175 |
Caidyn Carraher | 2023 | ATH | 5’10″ 145
#2 Cody-Kilgore vs. #6 Wallace
Prediction: Cody’s three-headed beast ends up being too much to overcome. Cody-Kilgore 66-18 Wallace
Peyton Sterkel | 2022 | RB | 5’10″ 160
Cactus Millar | 2022 | RB
Tucker Ravenscroft | RB/ATH
Wallace Players to Watch:
Carson Glunz | 2023 | RB/DB |
Camden McConnell | 2022 | WR/LB |
Trey Robertson | 2023 | LB |