Omaha South – Class A Team Preview (Boys)

Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.

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Omaha South

Head Coach – Joseph Maas

Previous Records

Players to Watch – Luis Garcia, Ismail Hassan, Sebastian Fierro, Wawa Palga

State Status – Front Runner, Contender, Dark Horse, Up-And-Coming, Building, Too Early To Tell

Previous Season Accomplishments – 2019 Class A State Champions

NEST Analysis – Omaha South comes into 2021 as the defending Class A champions. It must be understood that the championship game was held in 2019. Regardless of the timeline, the Packers are kings of Class A right now. Anticipate 2021 to bring more of the same success to this program. Coach Joseph Maas has built a machine that consistently reloads with talent. It is a tremendous show to watch on an annual basis, a limited number of teams can match their skill, speed, and flair.

Luis Garcia brings talent and experience to a team that is sure to be filled with other special talents. A transfer from Omaha Bryan, Ismail Hassan will provide a boost to this roster. 

Entering 2021, Omaha South has earned their front-runner status. This Packer group will be in the title picture for the entirety of the season. Omaha South claims the #2 spot in our pre-season rankings. 

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