Week 1 Nebraska High School Football & Volleyball Recap

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Central City Opens Season with Dominant Win Over Ord The 2025 high school football season kicked off in style for the Central City Bison, who controlled the game from start to finish in a commanding 38–7 victory over the Ord Chanticleers. Slow Start Turns into Big Momentum Ord received the opening kickoff but was quickly forced into a 4-and-out. From there, Central City began to control field position, often starting drives in favorable territory. While the first quarter was marred by sloppy play and penalties on both sides, it didn’t take long for the Bison offense to find its rhythm. Central City struck first with the opening touchdown, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Once they started clicking, there was no looking back. Offensive and Defensive Stars Senior wide receiver and playmaker #3 Jacob Brazee had a standout performance, hauling in 8 receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown. Brazee also made an impact on defense with an interception and chipped in 38 rushing yards. Quarterback Parker Zikmund was steady and efficient, completing 15 of 23 passes for 200 total yards, keeping the Bison offense balanced and effective throughout the night. Coach Huebert’s Thoughts Following the game, Central City head coach Troy Huebert praised his team for overcoming early mistakes and settling into their game plan. He emphasized the importance of controlling field position and commended his players for executing when it mattered most. Looking Ahead With the win, Central City starts the season 1-0 and will travel to face Cozad next week. Ord, despite the loss, remains a dangerous contender in Class C2 and will look to bounce back when they host a talented Kearney Catholic squad. The Bison’s season opener showed they have the firepower and discipline to be a serious factor in Class C1 this year. If performances like Brazee’s and Zikmund’s continue, Central City could be in for a special season. @Tony Chapman

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Nebraska High School Football – Week 1 Recap Week 1 of the Nebraska High School Football season delivered everything fans could hope for — upsets, nail-biters, statement wins, and even a game for the history books. Let’s break it down by class. — Class B Top-ranked Elkhorn North looked every bit the part in their opener, taking care of business with a decisive win. Gretna East survived a close one to keep their perfect start alive. In a battle of power programs, Waverly came out on top of Bennington in what could be called a “conversion game,” winning 21-19. The star of the night was Nathan Axmann, who racked up 268 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Vikings. If he’s not already on your radar, he should be now. Scottsbluff quarterback Nate Kelley looked sharp in their big win, while Jud Hall was airing it out with precision. And then there was the shocker — Norris 49, Omaha Skutt 3. Yes, 49-3. Buckle up for this season. — Class C-1 The Wahoo Warriors remain the team to beat until someone proves otherwise. Ashland-Greenwood, Sidney, Columbus Lakeview, and Central City all looked like they have the firepower and depth to make deep playoff runs. November could bring us some incredible semifinal matchups. — Class C-2 There would be no 40th consecutive win for Norfolk Catholic. Instead, Bishop Neumann earned some sweet revenge in a 21-14 victory — a rematch of last year’s state final. Meanwhile, Cross County made a statement with a 35-14 win over No. 8 Battle Creek, showing they could be a factor this season. — Eight-Man Many had circled Crofton (Class D-1) and Wynot (Class D-2) as two of the best small-town teams in Nebraska, and they delivered in a way nobody expected. Their showdown ended in a 78-76, four-overtime thriller that appears to be the highest-scoring overtime game in state history based on NSAA records. The Bloomfield Bees also stole headlines. In a dominant 30-0 shutout of two-time state finalist Stanton, Bloomfield scored two touchdowns in just 33 seconds and forced three second-half turnovers. Brock Jeannoutot was the workhorse, rushing for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries, plus recovering a key fourth-quarter fumble that allowed the Bees to run out the final 6½ minutes. — Six-Man The title contenders — Stuart, SEM, and Garden County — all rolled to comfortable wins. The one surprise? Wallace topped Arthur County 44-36. Whether it was an upset or just a sign of things to come remains to be seen. — Final Thoughts Week 1 gave us statement wins, wild comebacks, and unforgettable performances. If this is the tone-setter for the season, Nebraska high school football fans are in for something special in 2025. — 📸 Photo Credits: Nick Benes on X 🎥 Video Credits: Team Hudl pages

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Week 1 Nebraska High School Volleyball Recap The 2025 Nebraska volleyball season opened with big wins, early upsets, and standout performances. Here’s the best from Classes B, C1, C2, D1, and D2, plus athlete shout-outs from verified game recaps. — Class B Norris – 5–0, one set dropped. > Alli Bornschlegl — 12 kills vs Wahoo. Omaha Skutt Catholic – 4–1, two third-set wins. > Addison West — 16 kills (.483) vs Millard West; Kayelyn Liebentritt & Avery White in double figures. Gretna – 3–3, split with Elkhorn North, beat Marian. > Logann Dostal — 16 kills in win over Skutt; Koco Janssen key in back row. Lincoln Pius X – 4–0, only one set lost. > Kami Wemhoff — 31 digs vs Gretna East, 27 vs LNE; Whitney Mertens — 19 assists vs Gretna East, 17 vs LNE. Bennington – 4–0, sweeps over LNW, Yankton (SD), Kearney. > Hayden Liebsack — Super Six selection, steady offense. Grand Island Northwest – 2–0 sweeps. > Ava Janulewicz (kills), Kenna Bowman (assists), Halle Rice (digs). Aurora – Split, W over Wahoo. > Trinity Uhrmacher — 8 kills; Ava Myers — 24 assists. — Class C1 Lincoln Lutheran – Took set vs Waverly in 3–1 loss. Milford – Sweep over Seward. Minden – 5–0, including Adams Central, Alma, Nebraska Christian. Kearney Catholic – 3–0, comeback vs Scotus, sweeps of Aquinas, St. Cecilia. Ogallala – 3–1 over Chase County. Pierce – Sweep over Stanton. Malcolm – Sweep over Raymond Central. David City – 2–0, one set lost. — Class C2 Yutan – 2–0, no sets dropped. Johnson-Brock – 2–0, dominant margins. Guardian Angels CC – 3–1 over Aquinas. > Emma Cohee — 36 assists, 4 aces; 7 straight 26+ assist matches. Thayer Central – 3–0 over Superior. Hastings St. Cecilia – 2–1, rebound win after loss to Kearney Catholic. Freeman – 3–0 over Fairbury. Oakland-Craig – Sweep of Howells-Dodge. Johnson County Central – 3–0 over Nebraska City. Norfolk Catholic & Centura – Idle. — Class D1 Overton – 3–0 tripleheader sweep. Howells-Dodge – 3–0, no sets lost. > Kylie Brichacek — 7 kills vs Oakland-Craig; Addison Heard — 13 assists. Southwest – 3–0, one set lost. Exeter-Milligan/Friend – 2–0, dominant. Tri-County – 2–0, resilient after early set loss. Shelton – 2–1, two sweeps Saturday. Central Valley – 3–1 start. Amherst – 3–2 with key wins. Cedar Catholic – 2–0 Thursday doubleheader. Kenesaw – Took set one vs GICC. — Class D2 Cambridge – 4–1, four sweeps. > Brooklyn Holtze — 8 kills vs Red Cloud; Mallory Springer — 6 assists. Wynot – 3–0 over Osmond. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller – 3–0 over Gibbon. Mullen – 3–0 over Sandhills Valley. Bruning-Davenport/Shickley – 1–1 split. Diller-Odell – 3–0 over Sterling. Leyton – 1–1 split. O’Neill St. Mary’s – 0–2, competitive opener. Meridian – 0–2. Falls City Sacred Heart – Lost to Lourdes Central Catholic. — Closing Thoughts From Norris’ perfection to Cambridge’s four-win push, week one delivered. Team depth and individual brilliance were on full display — and this is only the beginning. 💥 Watch this week’s Watchin’ You Report for special player shout-outs — your name could be next.

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Nebraska High School Football Rankings – Week 1 Brought to you by Magical Moments Vacation Agent Nikki Snow@magicalmomentsvacations Week 1 of the Nebraska high school football season is in the books, and the early storylines are already making waves across the state. From powerhouse programs showing why they’re No. 1 to underdogs making noise in the top 10, the stage is set for an exciting season. Here’s a look at the Week 1 NebraskaTok’s Poll Rankings across Class B, C1, C2, D1, D2, and Six-Man, along with spotlight recaps of each No. 1 team’s opening performance.

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