Category The Round Up

• The rise of Beatrice has been one of the top stories of the season. The Orangemen are 10-2 and have eyes set on Morrison. Last time we saw this program, they won two games throughout the ENTIRE 2019 season. This is a dream first season for Coach Henning.
• The Bennington Badgers have been on a roll during the 2021 season. Kai Olbrich and Oliver Benson have been a terrific attacking duo. Big upcoming game to finish the season versus Blair.
• NEST was high on the Blair Bears before the season and that faith has been awarded. They are 8-3 as of Monday night and look to secure a top place in districts. With that being said, a signature win would help elevate them to true contender status.
• Logan Hanigan is having a very good junior campaign for Elkhorn North. Hanigan is a fluid, fast, and physically imposing forward prospect.
• The consolidation of the two Grand Island programs into GI Northwest has paid off this season. Northwest is 6-3 with good wins over Scottsbluff and Aurora. Schuyler and Crete are yet to come on the schedule.
• Omaha Skutt and Lexington continue to show their dominance atop Class B. There are other quality teams, but these two are fantastic. Both squads have star power, organization, and depth. An additional congratulations to the four Omaha Skutt senior captains as all four decided to continue their soccer future at Nebraska Wesleyan.

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• Aurora is a team that should be taken seriously by the state as we edge closer to post-season play. It is not unreasonable to predict five to six more wins to close out the regular season.
• With two overtime games in a row, the Bennington Badgers need to rest up for the final stretch of the season. Contests against Waverly, Omaha Skutt, and Blair will be a great measuring stick for this program. They have proven to be a solid squad, can they take it to the next level?
• A three game win streak has propelled Columbus Scotus into our Top 10 rankings. They are still in search of a high level win but this program is heading in the right direction.
• Lexington is a team to watch during the last portion of the season. The turnaround and upgraded competitiveness is truly a fun story line to cover.
• Sierra Springer and Lauren Stull have paired up to vault Lincoln Lutheran/Raymond Central to a 9-1 record. A close loss to Omaha Mercy hurt, but also provided validation. Games against Norris and Aurora will be huge opportunities to showcase this team.
• The dream season for Norris is still rolling as they remain undefeated at the moment. Is this the new norm for the Titan program? All signs point to yes as spectacular sophomore Reese Borer will be returning for two more years.
• Omaha Skutt, Omaha Duchesne, and Omaha Mercy were the top three teams to begin the season and they remain there, nearing the end. Class B girls is perhaps the most competitive class this year, and it will be fun to observe the ending.

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• Gretna has quality all over the field; it is truly difficult to find a weak spot in this squad. That depth is playing a factor in the 12-1 record for the Dragons.
• Lincoln Southwest has the genuine ability to win the title this year. The only undefeated team left in Class A boys, has earned their front-runner status. Wins over Grand Island, Millard West, Lincoln High, Omaha Skutt, and Kearney catch your attention rather quickly. Braden Lackey and Eli Rhodes are studs for this program.
• The mighty can falter, but they rarely fall completely. Thus is the case with Omaha South as they suffered their first loss of the season against Creighton Prep. The Packers quickly bounced back with a comfortable victory over Omaha Westside. Packers are 10-1 this season.
• Creighton Prep has been a tough team to understand during the 2021 season. A traditional powerhouse with undeniable talent and tradition, the Jr. Jays will always be in the title conversation. A 8-4 record is good, but looking deeper adds a bit of concern. Four overtimes and two additional shootouts mean that the margin between victory and defeat has been razor thin for this program. They are a Top 10 team, but Top 5 is up for debate.
• Lincoln East is a contender, but can they truly make post-season noise? Would love to see them collect a top tier victory in the near future. An upcoming game against Kearney High will be a big opportunity.
• Coach Sean Murphy and the Fremont Tigers have a bright future ahead. A 5-6 record on the surface does not bring rave reviews. However, if one examines the circumstances, our optimism makes sense. This is an incredibly young team that is building a foundation as they gain Class A soccer experience. Caleb Kirby will be a goalkeeping name to know for the future.
• The Millard South boys are making their coach’s last year one to remember. Jim Cooney is set to retire after this season after a storied career with the program. The Patriots sit at 8-4 and have legitimate post-season hopes.
• Coach Juan Aguirre has Millard West on the cusp of a state birth. The Wildcats are building back their title reputation after a few years adrift.
• The season started a tad rough for Grand Island with consecutive defeats to Lincoln Southwest, Lincoln East, and Omaha South. Despite the 0-3 start, our belief in GI remained high. The Islanders have found their winning ways with six victories in the last seven games.
• Lincoln High is my dark horse to make it to state this season. They will most likely be a #2 or #3 seed during districts, but they will be a team that no one wants to play. It helps to have a superb talent like Ian Becerra on the roster.

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• Gretna is our new #1, a ranking in which they have absolutely earned. So far they have been dominate versus even the best of competition. This is well-rounded and quality squad that is anchored by a few of the best players in the state.
• Lincoln Southwest remains undefeated and on the climb during the 2021 season. In all three overtime experiences, the Spartans have come out on top. Wins over Millard West, Omaha Marian, Kearney and Lincoln East demonstrate that this team is for real.
• North Platte is a new team on the scene thanks in large part to all-star talent, Gracie Haneborg. The Lady Bulldogs have an eight game win streak, including a victory over Class B number one Omaha Skutt. A 2-3 start could have derailed the season, however this team has shown a great deal of resilience and spirit.
• Recognition is in order for Omaha Central as they continue to put together a very solid season. This program’s journey has been fun to observe from the outside. A big game is upcoming as the Eagles take on Millard North.
• Besides their first contest of the season, Columbus High has looked like a Top 10 program. However, they are in need of a top tier win to solidified themselves as a true contender.
• Lincoln East has been without two of their top players in recent weeks. One player was out due to quarantine, the other will not be returning from a knee injury. Even with that adversity, this team continues to fight and win as they march towards Morrison. An upcoming match against North Platte will be huge for both sides.
• The loss of Allie Napora cannot be overstated for Papillion-La Vista South. With her, the Titans flew out to an 8-0 record in what appeared to be a dream season. Without her, the last three games have gone the other direction. The adjustment will take time, but do not count out the Titans. There is a ton of young talent still occupying the roster.
• A 7-4 record is obviously respectable for any program at this point in the season. In Kearney’s case though, it is important to examine even deeper. All four loses have come against quality sides and by one goal a piece. This team is close and could be a problem for the opposition during the coming weeks.

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• The start of the season for Omaha Roncalli is a bit surprising. We had them rated as a Top 10 team, but a winless start causes reexamination. It could be early season jitters, or it could be something bigger.
• Omaha Skutt and Lexington have already faced once this season in what could be a preview of this years state title game. Skutt came away with the victory, but both teams impressed us.
• The Beatrice boys have already equaled their previous win totals from the last two seasons combined. Exciting progress for Coach Henning and his players.
• Norris caught our attention with two victories in week one. This team scored a total of 11 goals while keeping two clean sheets.

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• The top Class A girls teams appear to be dominate. There were more than a few lopsided score lines during week one. This group features some of the state’s premier attacking talent, and it showed during these games. They were goals everywhere.
• Gretna traveled to Columbus for two matches, both of which resulted in victories. A combined 18 goals and 2 clean sheets paints an impressive picture. This team has talent on every level.
• Kearney starts the season with one victory and two loses. They put up a good fight against Omaha Duchesne, but the result still went against them.
• Lincoln Southeast, Millard South, and Millard North all captured quality victories in week one.

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• Week one results reinforce an already stated belief: the top class B teams can absolutely compete with and defeat quality class A sides. These multi-class match-ups provide so much insight.
• Omaha Mercy and Omaha Duchesne Academy challenged themselves with their early season scheduling. This was a high risk/high reward strategy that paid of for both squads. Both teams impressed during week one and will have our attention going forward.
• Although Bennington lost its contest versus Omaha Mercy, Mia Hurt stood out even in defeat. She is an outstanding player for the Badgers.
• Lincoln Lutheran/Raymond Central, Norris, and Waverly began the season unranked in our rankings. That could be changing quickly thanks to their quality performances.

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• Omaha South has talent on top of talent. They were very impressive against what we consider to be very good competition. They could be one of the best teams that this state has seen in awhile.They will be fun to watch this season.
• The Omaha Central overtime loss to Creighton Prep opened more than a few eyes. The Eagles will not be an easy out for anyone this year. Also, Central has some of the best views in Nebraska for a soccer match.
• Fremont improved a great deal from game one to game three during the first week. This is a very young team that could make some noise once experienced.
• Lincoln High is a team to watch for the remainder of the season. We heard good reports during our preseason process, but wanted to see a few games. A victory over Kearney and a close loss versus Papillion-La Vista South demonstrates this program’s progress.
• Millard North went goal crazy in their first match up against Omaha North. The Mustangs start the season 2-0. Creighton Prep and Papillion-La Vista South are the next games on their schedule.
• Norfolk High begins the season 2-0. A good start for a first year head coach. Their victories came against Lincoln North Star and Hastings. A positive start to the season with important games upcoming.

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