Sterling gets physical in win over FCSH

Brandon Nieveen said the power up front made all the difference in the world. Nieveen followed his offensive linemen for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns and he cherry-picked his way on a pair of interceptions to

Beatrice goes back to basics to beat Pius X

When the Beatrice football team took the field Friday, the Orangemen were a bit like a wounded animal. Beatrice went back to basic football this week and the result was a dominating performance in a 30-13 vi

Silver Hawks shuffle lineup against LSE

Lincoln Southwest rolls to a 28-0 win over the Knights on Friday night.

Spartan defense bears down, halts Panthers

After letting Norfolk quarterback Lance Lawson and fullback Tyson McGill do practically whatever they wanted in the first half, the Spartan defense forced three second-half turnovers and helped East to a 38-31 h

Lincoln High can't corral Bulldog QB

North Platte senior quarterback Corey Serrano knocked Lincoln High down in the first half. He wasted no time in knocking the Links out in the second half.

Lewis, Mikaya lead Gators past Fremont

Tyrone Lewis was quick to dish off credit for Lincoln North Star’s success Friday night against Fremont.

Islanders take advantage of LNE miscues

Grand Island relied heavily on its rushing game in the first half to build a 21-0 lead, then scored twice through the air in the first four minutes of the third quarter in a 35-0 win against Lincoln Northeast on Fri

Friday's prep football scores

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Heartland Conference, area football leaders, 10/09

Statistics provided by area coaches.

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.

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

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.