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As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, Millard South leads the Nebraska rankings following a decisive 49-7 victory. Omaha Westside and Elkhorn South trail closely behind, each securing strong openings as the competition heats up. Several teams, such as Omaha North, face challenges early in the season, while Class B and Class C-1 teams also make their mark. With only week one completed, anticipation builds for the upcoming matchups as teams vie for top spots in the exciting season ahead.

Nebraska High School Football Rankings: Millard South Leads the Charge in Week 1 of 2025 Season

As the sun set on the weekend of August 29 and 30, 2025, high school football enthusiasts across Nebraska were buzzing with excitement. After an exhilarating opening week, the rankings for the Nebraska high school football teams are in, and they are packed with thrilling results and surprising performances!

Millard South Takes the Crown

Kicking things off in the rankings is Millard South, proudly holding the prestigious top spot after a commanding 49-7 victory in their season opener. With a record of 1-0, they set the tone for the season and are looking to maintain their momentum.

Omaha Westside Not Far Behind

Sitting comfortably in the No. 2 position is Omaha Westside. They also boasted a win this week, defeating their opponent with an impressive score of 58-27. With a record of 1-0, they’re ready to challenge for the leading role as the season progresses.

Elkhorn South and Omaha Creighton Prep Shine

In third place, we have Elkhorn South, who secured a solid victory with a score of 30-7. Following them is Omaha Creighton Prep, slipping into the fourth position after edging out their opponents with a thrilling 42-35 win. Both teams now share a record of 1-0.

Omaha North Struggles to Find Their Footing

Despite the excitement surrounding the top teams, Omaha North had a rough start. They find themselves in the fifth position with a record of 0-1, following a tough loss against Omaha Westside, where the final score settled at 27-58.

Omaha Central’s Nail-Biting Win

Not to be overlooked, Omaha Central snagged the sixth spot with their narrow victory over Bellevue West. Their game came down to the wire, with a thrilling finish that saw them win by just one point at 29-28. They share an 1-0 record making them one of this week’s standout teams.

Bellevue West and Lincoln Southeast Hold Strong

Unfortunately for Bellevue West, their efforts in the close match against Omaha Central landed them in the seventh spot with a record of 0-1. Meanwhile, Lincoln Southeast made their presence known by smoothly clinching the eighth position after a decisive victory of 30-0.

Lincoln North Star and Millard West Enter the Top Ten

As we dive deeper into the rankings, Lincoln North Star sits at No. 9, courtesy of a close win of 14-10. Not to be outdone, Millard West rounds out the top ten with their own victory at 23-12, both starting the season strong with records of 1-0.

Class B Highlights

Shifting gears to Class B, the standings are just as thrilling. Elkhorn North is making waves at the top with a stellar 46-0 shutout win, marking them at 1-0. Following close behind is Norris, who impressed with their 49-3 victory, holding the second spot. They are also at 1-0 as the season kicks off.

Class C-1 and Class D-1 Survivors

In the Class C-1 sector, Wahoo emerges as the frontrunner with a dominant 55-0 win, continuing to hold strong at 1-0. Not far behind, Humphrey Archangels take the lead in Class D-1 with a similar resounding win of 54-0.

The Week Ahead

The start of the season has given fans plenty to cheer about. As teams rally to maintain their wins, we can only anticipate an even more thrilling week two ahead. Will Millard South maintain their top status? Or will we see some shake-ups in the rankings as teams adjust and improve? Only time will tell as high school football heats up in Nebraska!

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