2007 champ O. Central still seeking its first win

Central suffered narrow losses to Grand Island and Creighton Prep, both rated, but has lost by an average of 25.5 points in the other four games.

Waverly runs wild in win over No. 2 Beatrice

Waverly just kept pounding, pounding away, making some of the Vikings’ work this week inconsequential.

Friday's prep football scores

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Navigators survive roller coaster, hold off Bulldogs

For most of the first quarter, North Star (5-1) looked unstoppable on offense and unmovable on defense.

Bishop Neumann defeats rival Wahoo in overtime

Tyler McGill's 7-yard run gave Neumann its final points, but it was his defensive play that preserved the victory.

Lincoln Southwest holds off host Norfolk

Lincoln Southwest stayed unbeaten in district play, converting on fourth down to maintain possession and driving for the clinching touchdown in a 40-28 win at Norfolk’s Memorial Field on Friday.

Elkhorn runs its way to win over LSE

With rushing leader Dane Eccles slowed by an injury last week, Elkhorn coach Mark Wortman decided to turn to fullback Ryan Hawley.

Ryly Jane Hambleton: Evans' skills shine on court, field

When Ty Evans cuts up the field on a keeper, Class B basketball coaches are getting a preview of what’s to come this winter. The Waverly quarterback uses many of the same skills and instincts on

Heartland Conference, area football leaders, 10/1

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Ryly Jane Hambleton: Change in plans working for Titans

Michael Burrus' most recent outburst, 243 yards on 39 carries, helped Papillion-La Vista South earn what might be the biggest win in the six-year history of the school. The Titans rallied to upend Mi

Pius X defense totally shuts down SkyHawks

The Thunderbolts, ranked fifth in Class B, posted a 26-0 victory against 10th-ranked Skutt on Friday before an overflow homecoming crowd.

Tompkins' late FG caps Southwest rally

Austin Tompkins kicked the game winner as time ran out to give Southwest a stunning 34-31 victory against Kearney.

Waverly grinds out victory against No. 7 Crete

Waverly set the tone for the game on its first possession Friday and proceeded to grind down Class B No. 7 Crete 28-8 at Simon Field.

Hartley key for Gators

Joe Hartley's first three passes in Lincoln North Star’s 49-14 win against Lincoln High were all completed for touchdowns.

Syracuse's Reed does it all in 40-7 victory over Lincoln Lutheran

Syracuse junior Nick Reed amassed 143 all-purpose yards, had two interceptions and returned a punt for a touchdown to spark Syracuse to a 40-7 win over Lincoln Lutheran.

Clippers respond to coach's challenge, hold off East Butler

Coach Scott Amen challenged his Malcolm football team Friday after the Clippers surrendered an East Butler touchdown late in the third quarter, they responded with a 14-7 win.

Southeast loses close game at Norfolk

Norfolk running back, Tyson McGill's 5-yard run gave the Panthers a 34-30 win over Lincoln Southeast, capping a game in which the lead changed hands seven times.

Fremont beats Rockets for first win

The 21-6 victory snapped a 12-game losing streak for the Tigers. Fremont had been winless since defeating Omaha Northwest in its 2007 opener.

No. 6 Antlers race past East

Running back Dane Eccles and quarterback Jordan Poehling combined for 200 yards rushing to help Class A sixth-ranked Elkhorn to a 36-14 victory Thursday at Seacrest Field.

Ryly Jane Hambleton: Beatrice's Coleman stands out regardless of his position

It's tough to pin a label on the Beatrice standout Justin Coleman, who earned second-team Super-State honors last season as a split end after producing 2,228 all-purpose yards

Francis torches LSE in 45-14 Rockets win

Tyler Francis completed passes to seven players in the first half alone during a 45-14 victory against Lincoln Southeast on Friday in front of 2,500 fans at Seacrest Field.