Overview  And here’s another former eight-man state champion which has migrated to this power-packed Class D-3, as the Bluejays drop from D-1, where

GACC senior Luke Guenther (1) will be a key leader for his team, as the Bluejays join the Class D-3 fun.

ON3 - Luke Guenther, GACC

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GACC Part of New Class D-3 Mix

Overview  In one of the great stories of last Huskerland football season, Arcadia/Loup City went from two wins to 7-2 and a in playoff berth in 2025,

ON3 - Kolton Friesen, Arcadia Loup City MUG

The return to full health by 6-6, 285-pound Kolton Friesen is a huge boost for Arcadia/Loup City Football in 2026.

Arcadia/Loup City Returns Five Starters on Both Offense, Defense

Overview  Following another strong season of football - 8-3 record, a third consecutive state quarterfinal - the Malcolm Clippers are in great

A sensational all-around player, senior QB-LB Gavin Little is one of many talented, tested seniors at Malcolm. They're gonna be good. Again.

ON3 - Gavin Little, Malcolm

Malcolm Sure Looks Like a Big-Time Team, Again

Overview  Moving up to the expanded Class A, Standing Bear arrives with a good deal of momentum after last season finishing 4-6, netting a Class B

ON3 - Calvin Koch, Lincoln Standing Bear 70

In their move to Class A, Lincoln Standing Bear will have a number of big, veteran linemen. Senior Carter Koch (70), he's one of 'em.

Lincoln Standing Bear Moves Up to Class A

Overview  You hear that ticking? Yep, it’s Valentine Football about to go off. The Badgers were an injury battered 4-5 last season, but return 10

Coming off a great 2025 season, Valentine senior Parker Chavez is one of 10 returning starters for the Badgers...good times, dead ahead...

ON3 - Parker Chavez, Valentine MUG

Valentine Returns Everybody, Basically

Saturday at Hastings College, basically the entire eight-man football world will descend upon the annual Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star game, and the

Here is the Eight-Man Hall of Fame Class of 2025, after the unveiling of their personal plaques in the halls of Farrell Arena, on the campus of Hastings College. Truly a great moment, part of a grand day for eight-man football in our state.

HOF Class of 2025 - by plaques

Nebraska Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2026

Overview  For the first time in a generation, Northwest will have a new head coach, former assistant Kyle Carder, and he will inherit a program which

Grand Island Northwest will launch its 2026 season, counting on the leadership of all-district senior captain Zane Harb, who will also become a three-year starter for the Vikings. You could worse. Lots.

ON3 - Zane Harb, GI Northwest MUG

GI Northwest Has New Head Coach, Returns Veteran Mix

Tell you this much, Jamie Opfer is glad Gavin Sukup chose football.As a result of Gavin’s decision Coach Opfer has had himself one of Class B’s best

Rivals

Sport of Choice: Gavin Sukup, Seward

Class A24. John Pargo, Jr., DB, Creighton Prep. 5-11, 180. Bench - 300, Squat - 400, 40 - 4.6. Outstanding athletic ability, playmaking ability,

2022 Huskerland Top 225 Seniors: The 24s

Overview  Dropping from Class C-1, the Shamrocks return five starters on offense and seven on defense from last year’s 3-6 team. Scotus Central

ON3 - Brody Lindhorst, Scotus 29 PICK SIX

A three-year starter and clutch defender, senior Brody Lindhorst (29) will play a leading role for Scotus again this season.

Scotus Drops a Class, Returns a Bunch

The rosters and coaching staffs for the 49th annual Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star game have been announced, with the game being played Saturday, June 20

Clarkson-Leigh's Levi Gall (56) is one of the cavalcade of stars named to the 2026 Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star game rosters.

RIVALS - Levi Gall, Clarkson Leigh 56

Historic Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star Game to Feature State's Best Players

Overview  Playing independently after a two-year co-op with Osmond, the Wausa Vikings return four starters on offense and five on defense from last

ON3 - Wausa - Matthew Schindler, Mac Carlson

One of the most dynamic pairs of backs in eight-man football, seniors Matthew Schindler (3) and Mac Carlson (7) will again lead Wausa Football into battle this fall.

Back on it's Own, Wausa Still Looks Mighty Capable

1. Where did you grow up? Where did you go to high school and college? What sports did you play in school?  I actually grew up in Plattsmouth and am

Next up in Huskerland's Meet the Coach series is Plattsmouth head football coach Curtis Larsen.

ON3 - Curtis Larsen, Plattsmouth Coach

Meet the Coach: Curtis Larsen, Plattsmouth

Over the past few months I have been working feverishly (promise) to put together my 2026 Huskerland Prep Report preseason magazine. In the course of

2026 - SIZED - HPR Renewal Card_FINAL

Now Would Be a Great Time to Order Your Huskerland Magazine

Overview  For the first time in 35 years, Gothenburg Football has a new head coach, and returns five starters on offense and six on defense from last

All-district senior Tristan Koch (21) will be a key leader for Gothenburg Football, as it joins the ranks of C-2 football for the 2026 season.

ON3 - Tristan Koch, Gothenburg 21

Gothenburg Drops to C-2, Welcomes New Head Coach

Overview  Making their 11-man debut, the Bobcats will be well stocked, returning seven starters on offense and eight on defense. Last season they

It will be a new adventure for Summerland Football in 2026, as the Bobcats move from 8-man to 11-man. Among their team leaders are (left to right) Left to right: Alec Kester, Mathias Wagner, Asher Whiting, Cash Kester, and Beau Ahlers.

ON3 - Summerland 5

Summerland Moves Up to 11-Man, Cupboard's Well Stocked

Overview  Dropping from Class D-1 to this brand new Class D-3, the Bulldogs will return a veteran crew, including seven starters on offense and six

The good news is,  you won't have to worry about tackling Pleasanton senior Sam Smith anymore. The bad news is, you need to worry plenty about him tackling you.

ON3 - Sam Smith, Pleasanton MUG

Pleasanton Drops Two Classes, Returns a Bunch

Overview  There will be three starters back on offense and six on defense at West Point-Beemer, which last season finished 6-4, qualifying for the

One of our rising prospects in the Class of 2028, Mason Toelle (9) is also one of the reasons West Point-Beemer is headed for another strong season of football.

ON3 - Mason Toelle, West Point-Beemer

West Point-Beemer to Feature Strong Senior Class

Overview  This could interesting. The North Bend Central Tigers return eight starters on offense and seven on defense from last year’s 3-6 team, in

Junior QB1 Drew Sterup (9) will be the point man for an NBC team which appears ready to enjoy much success this season.

ON3 - Drew Sterup, North Bend Central

NBC Appears Ready for Prime Time

Overview  Fielding a young team that was finding its way, Battle Creek finished 3-6 last season. Good news is, the Braves return eight starters on

Only a junior, Hunter Kruse has testablished himself as one of C-2's better players, and figures to help his Battle Creek team to an improved season in 2026.

ON3 - Hunter Kruse, Battle Creek MUG

Battle Creek to Reap Benefits of More Veteran Team

This Week in 1993  On the Cover: Norfolk Catholic Andy Hoien eludes a pair of Pierce tacklers during his team’s win at Pierce.  Feature Stories:

1997 - ON3 - HPR Class D-1 FB Leaders

Throwback Thursday, Part Deux: Huskerland Stat Leaders

Overview  Lots of preseason buzz surrounding the Boys Town program, and you can see why, as the Cowboys return six starters on both offense and

Among the team leaders for Boys Town Football 2025 are these guys, including (front row, left to right) Dama Robinson (63), Isaiah Clark (90), Shawn Lewis (2), Jalyn Conner (44); (back, l-r) Eli Stille (33), Khyren Wilson (24), and Michael Sanchez (52).

ON3 - Boys Town 7

Boys Town Features Six Returning Starters

Overview  With seven starters back on offense and six on defense, the Bobcats are in great position to better last year’s 2-6 mark. Blue Hill last

Promising junior lineman Max Hull (44) is a leading member of what figures to be a very good Blue Hill team in 2026.

ON3 - Max Hull, Blue Hill MUG

Blue Hill Loaded With Experience, Ready For Next Step

What we have hearer (is that at least close to a Jackie Gleason from his role as Sheriff Buford T. Justice in the movie classic, Smokey and the

2018 - ON3 - Tommy McEvoy, Clarkson Leigh

Properly motivated, Clarkson/Leigh's Tommy McEvoy (34) made the Region Reports in Week 8 of 2018.

Throwback Thursday: Huskerland Region Reports, Week 8 (2018)

Overview  With three starters back on offense and four on defense, the Johnson-Brock Eagles will be out to claim another state playoff berth, which

You'd have to work pretty hard to find a better dual threat quarterback in eight-man football. They say that about J-B's Wyatt Fulton (7).

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