Nebraska High School Football Playoffs: District Titles and Wild Card Chaos Decided This Week

The final week of the Nebraska high school football regular season is here. Several district championships will be decided on the field tonight and Friday. Dozens of teams are fighting for their playoff lives in a complex wild card system.

According to the Omaha World-Herald, the playoff picture is coming into sharp focus. Key matchups across Class A and B will determine seeding and final postseason berths.

Class A Showdowns Set the Stage for Postseason

In District A-2, a massive game features Elkhorn South at Papillion-LaVista South. Both teams are 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the district. The winner will be the undisputed district champion.

Over in District A-3, the race remains wide open. Columbus is the wild card leader despite a recent 10-0 loss to Kearney. Millard North could still secure the title with a win over Columbus and a Kearney victory.

Wild Card Battles Intensify Across the State

The wild card system adds another layer of drama. Teams like Norfolk and York are in precarious positions. Their playoff hopes hinge on securing difficult non-district wins to improve their standings.

For many teams, a winning record is not enough. They must outperform other contenders in their class. This creates a tense final night where every score matters across the state.

The Nebraska high school football playoffs are nearly set. This final Friday night will separate the contenders from the champions, setting the stage for a thrilling postseason.

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What is a wild card in Nebraska high school football?

Wild cards are at-large playoff berths given to teams that do not win their district. They are awarded based on a team’s overall record and strength of schedule against other non-district champions.

Which undefeated team is the top seed in Class B?

Waverly High School finished the regular season 8-0. They are positioned to be the top overall seed for the Class B playoffs following their dramatic win over Norris.

How many teams make the Nebraska high school playoffs?

Sixteen teams qualify in each class. Each of the six district champions automatically qualifies. The remaining ten spots in each class are filled by wild card teams.

Which Lincoln team is ineligible for the playoffs?

Lincoln High is ineligible for the postseason. The team had to forfeit its game against Millard South due to an in-school incident, making them ineligible under NSAA rules.

What is the biggest game in Class A this week?

The Elkhorn South versus Papillion-LaVista South matchup is the headline game. It features two 7-1 teams battling for the District A-2 championship and crucial playoff seeding.