- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1962 All-State Teams/Final Rankings. (3/25/24)
- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1961 All-State Teams/Final Rankings (3/22/24)
- Tiny Dancer, play it one more time. (2/22/24)
- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1960 All-State/Final Rankings (2/14/24)
- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1959 All-State/Final Rankings (2/7/24)
- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1958 All-State/Final Rankings (2/6/24)
- A History of Nebraska 8-Man Football - 1957 All-State/Final Rankings (2/5/24)
MASTER LIST OF 1000 YARD RUSHERS - THE "C" SCHOOLS
*CALLAWAY - 13
Monte Birnie**............1,570 - 1975
Monte Birnie.............. 1,500 - 1974
Von Grove..................1,335 - 1993
Von Grove..................1,293 -1992
Jeff Ridder Callaway.....1,244 - 1982
Tim Wood Callaway.....1,234 - 1983
Brandon Smith............1,186 - 2001
Robbie Keeney............1,138 - 2007
Casey Cozad...............1,064 - 1995 (Freshman)
Ky Myers Callaway........1,054 - 2005
Casey Cozad...............1,042 - 1997
Casey Cozad***............1,030 - 1998
Rob Keeney**...............1,026 - 2008
*Casey Cozad is one of 4 Freshman in history to hit the 1000 yard rushing plateau. . A Sophomore injury prevented him from reaching the almost impossible "4-YEAR 1000 YARD CLUB" mark.
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*CAMBRIDGE - 18
Lance Shifflet..................2,103 2007
Eric Streitt.......................1,784 - 1996
Tim Peterson..................1,650 - 1978
Kraig Young....................1,516 - 1993
Eric Streit**.....................1,483 - 1997
Tim Peterson**................1,476 - 1979
Kraig Young**..................1,436 - 1994
Virgil Banzahf...................1,341 - 1988
Trevor Kubik....................1,278 - 1987
Gus Peterson..................1,259 - 2009
Matt Sexton**...................1,190 - 2003
Barry Hilton.....................1,188 - 1998
Brady Koch......................1,182 - 2000
Charlie Shoemaker............1,170 - 1992
Daniel Witte......................1,115 - 2001
Anthony Lytle**..................1,090 - 2005
Matt Sexton.......................1,028 - 2002
Anthoney Lytle...................1,006 - 2004
*Gus and Tim Peterson are one of the rare Father/Son 1000 Yard Duos that exist today in the Bobby Mills 1000 Yard Club record books.
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*CAMPBELL (NOW CLOSED)
Tim Schmidt Campbell.......1,126 1991
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CEDAR BLUFFS - 11
Clarance Thurlow...................2,018 - 1974
Ben Hansen***......................1,482 - 2001
Ryan Alston..........................1,337 - 1997
Ben Hansen..........................1,302 - 2000
Hank Schollmeyer..................1,256 - 1976
Ben Hansen..........................1,239 - 1999
Matt Schere..........................1,161 - 1975
Brendon Jorgensen................1,148 - 2008
Seth Callahan.......................1,053 - 2004
Ben Hutchinson.....................1,047 - 1977
Cody Haynes........................1,001 - 1997
*Heading the "What Could Have Been" category is the sad fact that 2000 yard rusher , Clarance Thurlow never returned to school for his Senior season.
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*CEDAR RAPIDS - 11
Greg Roan.......................1,500 1981
Mark Swerzcek..................1,466 - 2009
Josh Wozny......................1,382 - 2002
Brad Zoucha.....................1,349 - 1992
Derek Hutchinsen...............1,313 - 1993
Bill Buettner.......................1,287 - 1983
Jason Ritterbush................1,189 - 1987
Charles Dresch..................1,067 - 1986
Tim Kayton........................1,065 - 1976
Bill Buettner.......................1,037 - 1982
Terry Ahlers......................1,003 - 1978
*A feat that may have never been duplicated: Tim Kayton, Cedar Rapids first ever 1000 yard rusher, played on team that did NOT WIN ONE game. Is that called running nowhere?
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*CENTENNIAL - 6
Jon Ernst.....................1,326 1989
Ryan O'Hare.................1,278 - 1990
Donny Wullenwaber......1,270 - 1980
Barry Leif.....................1,113 - 1977
Eric Scheele................1,068 - 2004
Ryan O'Hare................1,024 - 1991
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*CENTRAL CITY - 6
Joe Geren..................1,548 1959
Joe Geren***...............1,317 - 1960
Sam Kuck...................1,311 - 2007
Joe Geren...................1,196 - 1958
Joe McMahon...............1,103 - 2001
Andy Benson............... 1,035 - 2004
The late Joe Geren was the state career rushing record holder and never received credit for it until shortly before his death. I assured Mr. Geren that he indeed possessed the record for a number of years and he requested we keep it at that. His career rushing mark of 4,604 yards did stand for several seasons. Mr. Geren was inducted into the Central City High School Hall of Fame shortly following our conversation.
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*CHADRON - 7
Jeff Mueller...............1,581 1985
Omar Rogers Chadron 1,485 1987
Wil Brown Chadron 1,274 2009
Doug French Chadron 1,218 1980
Mike Coomes Chadron 1,180 1988
John Ritzen Chadron 1,139 2005
Rex Stahla Chadron 1,061 1981
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*CHAMBERS - 11
Ross Tomjack...................1,767 1991
Tracy McConnell...............1,683 -1984
Jason Cameron.................1,496-2007
Matt Hoffman....................1,496-2009
Stephen Franssen**...........1,405-2007
Stefan Franssen...............1,152-2006
Brian Baker......................1,104-1994
Nicholas Waldo.................1,097-1995
Andy Johansen.................1,076-1991
Mike Strong......................1,023-2001
Doug Fick........................1,003-2001
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*CHAPPELL (now merged w/Lodgepole to form Creek Valley) - 10
Tim Johnson Chappell...............1,784 1990
Matthew Strostka**..................1,597 - 1997
Matthew Strostka.....................1,446 - 1996
Shannon Northcutt...................1,384 - 1991
Shannon Northcutt**................1,301 - 1993
Matt Guenin...........................1,220 - 1985
Perry Wilber...........................1,148 - 1989
Luke Johnson.........................1,083 - 2001
Dean Johnson........................1,080 - 1987
Bill Bennett............................1,063 - 1980
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*CHASE COUNTY (formerly Imperial) - 9
Eric Fuehrer**.....................1,906 - 2000
Matt May............................1,698 - 2005
Eric Fuehrer.......................1,645 - 1999
Aaron Fuehrer....................1,452 -2004
Matt May**.........................1,380 -2006
Dirk Dinnel.........................1,152 -1989
Neil Fuehrer.......................1,148 1997
Mitch Vires.........................1,110 - 1996
Brandon Lemberg................1,020 -1990
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*CLARKS (Now merged w/Polk and Hordville to form High Plains) - 7
Brian Pollard...................1,397 1987
Jerry Sundberg................1,230 - 1983
Brent Ksiazek..................1,142 -1988
Duke Retzlaff....................1,094 -1996
Ken Reiken......................1,046 -1976
Troy Engel.......................1,033 -1994
Nick Hannappel................1,004 -1986
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*CLARKSON - 10
Aaron Konicek**.................1,741 2006
Greg Schmitz **..................1,590 -1985
Michael Konicek..................1,436- 2007
Trent Sayers.......................1,396 -1992
Aaron Konicek....................1,298 -2005
Michael Konicek**................1,187 -2008
Jordan Gall.........................1,164 -2009
Jerod Gall**.........................1,124 -1998
Jerod Gall...........................1,085 -1997
Greg Schmitz.......................1,022 -1984
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*CLAY CENTER (merging with Sandy Creek in 2010) - 12
Bob Wilkerson***...............1,547 1988
Cody Millard.....................1,528 - 2002
Bob Wilkerson..................1,423 - 1987
Klay Kluver**.....................1,321 - 1990
Broddrick Dillon.................1,251 - 2008
Klay Kluver.......................1,204 - 1989
Bob Wilkerson..................1,146 - 1986
Kip Greenstreet.................1,080 - 1977
Tyler Bowman...................1,065 - 2004
David Anderson.................1,061 - 1999
Chris Johnson...................1,006 - 2006
Jason Doele.....................1,002 - 1993
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*CLEARWATER/ORCHARD - 2
Skyler Strope.........1,469 2008
Skyler Strope**.......1,147 2009
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*CLEARWATER (Now with Orchard) - 8
Billy Legate....................1,807 - 1992
Billy Legate**..................1,693 - 1993
Tyler Kester....................1,510 -2001
Tyler Kester**................1,479 - 2002
Kelly Prater**.................1,473 - 1986
Chris Greer...................1,361 - 1991
Kelly Prater...................1,262 - 1985
Rick Kirkman.................1,014 -1984
*CODY-KILGORE - 7
Layne Ford................1,554 2002
Dustin Bryant**...........1,429 - 2009
Reed Ford.................1,352 - 2005
Dakota Walking..........1,253 - 2007
Dustin Bryant..............1,082 - 2008
Steve Fay..................1,065 - 2001
Bill Gardner................1,048 - 1980
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*COLUMBUS SCOTUS - 18
Jeff Herdzina...............2,181 - 1993
Jesse Kosch**.............1,682 - 1992
Keith Neal..................1,670 - 1984
Jeff Kosch**.................1,478 - 2000
Tony Korth...................1,435 - 2004
Jesse Kosch................1,349 - 1991
Billy Kurtenbach............1,296 - 2008
Dana Torczon...............1,267 - 2001
Jeff Kosch....................1,265 - 1999
Tom Rogers..................1,228 - 1997
Jerry Szatko..................1,200 - 1987
Brad Hatcher.................1,198 - 1988
Tom Rogers**................1,070 - 1998
Dan Martin....................1,025 - 1975
Tim Hroza.....................1,024 - 1976
Derek Bonk ...................1,014 - 1994
Todd Kudron...................1,008 - 1983
Aaron Legenza................1,003 - 1997
*Jeff Herdzina not only was the State Rushing Champion in 1993, but also led the state while playing Soccer for the Shamrocks.
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*COLERIDGE - 15
Scott Gray***..................2,462 1987
Scott Gray.....................1,892 - 1986
Kirk Olsen......................1,612 - 1981
Kevin Nordby..................1,575 - 2000
Tony Gray***...................1,508 - 1990
Dave Felber....................1,459 - 1977
Dave Naslund.................1,446 - 1997
Tyler Hefner....................1,327 - 2008
Scott Bilthoff...................1,300 - 1992
Tony Gray......................1,295 - 1989
Troy Jurgensen...............1,248 - 1988
Scott Gray......................1,207 - 1985
Mike Olson.....................1,150 - 1984
Brent Anderson................1,126 - 1986
Brian Ebberson.................1,031 - 2002
*Scott Grey is number 7 on the carer rushing list with 5,632 yards. His single season mark of 2,462 ranks 12th. Gray is now an attorney in Norfolk.
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COLUMBUS HIGH - 8
Cory Schlesinger..................1,504 1989
Steve Sliva...........................1,402 - 1983
Brian Masek.........................1,227 - 2000
Tim Carpenter.......................1,224 - 1992
Sam Gutz.............................1,210 - 1997
C.J. Keeshan........................1,208 - 1994
Kerry Neuman.......................1,016 - 1988
Troy Watchorn......................1,004 - 1995
*Corey Schleisinger went on to star for the Huskers and the Detroit Lions in the NFL.
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*COLUMBUS LAKEVIEW - 6
Jim Pillen....................1,840 1974
*Kaleb Christensen........1,588-2006
David Chochon.............1,559-2004
Kaleb Christensen**.......1,509-2007
Ryan Wendt..................1,382-1979
Tyrel Christensen...........1,339-2000
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*CONESTOGA - 4
Marcus Colgrove**...........1,370 - 1990
Troy Weatherby...............1,264-1982
Darrin Campbell...............1,192-1984
Marcus Colgrove..............1,075-1989
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*COZAD - 10
Brendon Holbein................2,740 1991
Jason Luong.....................2,282 - 2007
Eric Love**........................2,103 - 2006
Eric Love..........................2,015 - 2005
Brendon Holbein...............1,648 - 1990
Jacques Rupe**................1,377 - 1999
Matt Burkholder**..............1,261 - 1989
Jacques Rupe..................1,232 - 1998
Jay Dyer..........................1,022 - 1976
Matt Burkholder................1,012 - 1988
*Not many schools can boast FOUR 2000 yard rushers, let alone 3 in a row.
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*CRAWFORD - 8
Ty Brown..........................1,749 2005
Ty Brown**.......................1,557 - 2006
Anthony Burki...................1,386 - 2003
Matt McCroden..................1,340 - 2002
Cody Clark........................1,197 - 2000
Travis Johnson...................1,138 - 2009
Travis Lambert....................1,022 - 1988
J.D. Willey..........................1,018 - 1985
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*CREEK VALLEY -1
Jonathan Houser............1,297 2009
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*CREIGHTON - 10
Brian Kruse...................1,955 2002
Brian Kruse**.................1,455 -2003
Travis Wiebelhaus...........1,415 -1998
Riley Tusha...................1,316 -2005
Travis Suhr....................1,304 -2008
Landon Pospisil..............1,285 -2009
Anthony Eggerling...........1,132 -2004
Riley Tusha....................1,125 -2006
Trevor Wiebelhaus...........1,039 -2008
Gary Wilmes...................1,006 -1976
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*CRETE - 13
Levi Mehl**..................2,384 1996
Bryan Florendo**..........1,561 -2002
Nate Godinez...............1,535 -2000
Brock Sherman.............1,529 -2009
Bryan Florendo..............1,527 -2001
Tom Steer....................1,517 -1989
Jared Reetz..................1,382 -2003
Trevor Florendo.............1,345 -2008
Levi Mehl.....................1,298 -1995
Tom Steer**...................1,215 - 1990
John Levorson................1,156 - 2007
Nate Paulsen..................1,015 - 2006
John Wild.......................1,012 - 1984
*CROFTON - 11
Chris Tramp..............1,580 - 1995
Willie Mech...............1,240 - 2003
Willie Mech**.............1,210 - 2004
Brad Janssen**..........1,189 - 1994
Jordan Nelson............1,117 - 2009
Brad Janssen.............1,117 - 1993
Brad Bloomquist..........1,050 - 1999
Rhett Sandvig.............1,019 - 2003
Taylor Schumacher......1,007- 2005
Tanner Foxhoven.........1,006 - 2007
Tom Allen...................1,006 - 1987
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*CROSS COUNTY - 1
Toby Ball...........1,538 2002
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*CULBERTSON (Now merged w/Lakeside Central to form Hitchcock County) - 12
Brandon Hagen...............2,971* - 1999 (This is still pending and not yet recognized)
Ben Eisenhart**...............2,319 - 2002
Ben Eisenhart..................1,889 - 2001
Brian Hagen....................1,834 - 1997
Brandon Hagen................1,669 - 1998
Brandon Hagen***.............1,454 - 2000
Chris Henry......................1,324 - 1984
Brad Friehe......................1,266 - 1988
Joel Bedore......................1,090 - 1975
Brian Wilson.....................1,050 - 1996
Martin Wear......................1,025 - 1983
Aaron Wehrly....................1,006 - 1996
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