The Nebraska High School All-State Football Project - Saluting 1988

The 1988 State Football Playoffs were held during the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth weeks of the football season. On Wednesday, November 2, Class A and Class D3 quarterfinals and the first round for the remaining five classes were held.

The Class A and D3 semifinals and the quarterfinals for the other classes were held Monday, November 7. The finals for Classes A and D3 and the semifinals for the other five classes were held Saturday, November 12. The finals for B, C1, C2, D1, and D2 were played November 18.

Class A was made up of the 32 largest schools; the next 64 largest were Class B; the remainder of the schools playing 11-man football were divided into C1 and C2. C1 had 46 schools and C2 had 44 schools. The D1 and D2 schools were all the schools playing 8-man football. There were 69 schools in D1 and 61 schools in D2. Twenty-seven (27) schools played 6-man football in Class D3.

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1988 Football Playoff Results: (* denotes home team)

*Class A*

Quarterfinals

(9-0) *Papillion LaVista 10-3 Omaha Burke (6-3)

(7-2) *Creighton Prep 21-20 North Platte (8-1) {@ Omaha Northwest}

(7-2) Omaha Central 45-13 Omaha Northwest (8-1) {@ Omaha Burke}

(7-2) Lincoln Southeast 7-3 *Grand Island (9-0)

Semifinals

(8-2) Creighton Prep 24-13 *Papillion-LaVista* (10-0)

(8-2) Lincoln Southeast 13-12 Omaha Central (9-1)

Final (@ UNO)

(9-2) *Creighton Prep 24-21 Lincoln Southeast (9-2) {@ Seacrest Field}

*Champion*: Creighton Prep (10-12) Head Coach: Tom Jaworski {4th straight for Creighton Prep}

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*1988 Class B Playoffs*

*West Bracket:

(9-0) Imperial 21-14 *Chadron (9-0)

(7-2) *Gothenburg 21-6 Cozad (6-3)

(7-2) *Lexington 33-12 Minden (6-3)

(6-3) Central City 13-10 *Grand Island Northwest (7-2)

*East Bracket:

(8-0) *O’Neill 10-7 Pierce (8-1)

(8-0) *Columbus Scotus 12-9 West Point (8-1)

(8-0) *Blair 18-6 Elkhorn Mt. Michael (6-2)

(8-0) *Wahoo 35-7 Lincoln Pius X (7-2) {@ Wahoo Neumann}

Quarterfinals

(10-0) *Imperial 20-15 Gothenburg (8-2)

(8-2) *Lexington 6-0 Central City (7-3)

(9-0) *O’Neill 27-12 Columbus Scotus (9-0)

(9-0) Blair 41-13 *Wahoo (9-0)

Semifinals

(9-2) *Lexington 26-23 Imperial (11-0)

(10-0) *Blair 29-6 O’Neill (10-0)

Final (@ Blair)

(11-0) *Blair 26-14 Lexington (10-2)

*Champion*: Blair (12-0) Head Coach: Mike Lehl

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*1988 Class C1*

First Round Upper Bracket:

(8-1) North Platte St. Pats 31-13 *Gibbon (9-0)

(9-0) *Sutton 41-0 Ravenna (6-3)

(7-2) *Tri-County 6-0 Wymore Southern (?)

(7-2) *Palmyra 23-18 Conestoga (6-3)

First Round Lower Bracket:

(9-0) *Centennial 20-6 David City (6-3)

(7-2) *Fremont Bergan 30-21 Bellevue Christian (6-3)

(8-1) *Randolph 28-0 Creighton (7-2)

(6-1) Battle Creek 19-0 Tekamah-Herman (7-1)

Quarterfinals

(10-0) Sutton 29-26 *North Platte St. Pats (9-1)

(8-2) *Tri-County 20-0 Palmyra (8-2)

(10-0) *Centennial 35-15 Fremont Bergan (8-2)

(7-1) *Battle Creek 6-2 Randolph (9-1)

Semifinals

(11-0) *Sutton 15-8 Tri-County (10-1)

(8-1) Battle Creek 22-0 *Centennial (11-0)

Final (@ Sutton)

(12-0) *Sutton 22-14 Battle Creek (9-1)

Champion: Sutton (13-0), Head Coach - Rob Hanger

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*1988 Class C2*

*1st Round West Bracket:

(5-3) Rushville 7-6*Hemingford (6-2)

(6-2) Grant 26-22 *Cambridge (8-1)

(8-1) *Hastings St. Cecilia 20-14 Doniphan (7-2)

(5-4) Kearney Catholic 18-9 *Alma (8-1)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(8-1) *Stromsburg 6-0 Clay Center (6-3)

(9-0) *Yutan 44-0 Shelby (3-6)

(8-1) *Norfolk Catholic 53-6 Bloomfield (7-2)

(6-3) Ponca 28-0 *Emerson-Hubbard (7-1)

Quarterfinals

(7-2) *Grant 48-26 Rushville (6-3)

(9-1) Hastings St. Cecilia 42-22 Kearney Catholic (6-4)

(10-0) Yutan 14-9 *Stromsburg (9-1)

(9-1) Norfolk Catholic 34-7 *Ponca (7-3)

Semifinals

(8-2) Grant 27-21 *Hastings St. Cecilia (10-1)

(11-0) *Yutan 14-7 Norfolk Catholic (10-1)

Final (@ Yutan)

(9-2) Grant 29-26 *Yutan (12-0)

Champion: Grant (10-2) Head Coach - Marlin Terwilliger

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*1988 Class D-1 (Eight-Man 1)*

*1st Round West Bracket:

(8-0) *Potter-Dix 40-14 Culbertson (8-1)

(7-2) *Anselmo-Merna 22-12 *Elwood (7-1)

(6-3) Ansley 46-7 *North Loup/Scotia (9-0)

(5-4) Axtell 26-20 *Kenesaw (8-1)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(8-0) *Spencer-Naper 34-20 St. Edward (8-0)

(7-1) *Wakefield 32-3 Clarkson (6-3)

(9-0) Nelson 42-35 *Polk-Hordville (9-0) {@ Hordville}

(8-1) *Omaha Brownell-Talbot 47-16 East Butler (8-1) {@ Boys Town}

Quarterfinals

(8-2) *Anselmo-Merna 36-14 Potter-Dix (9-0)

(7-3) *Ansley 38-20 Axtell (6-4)

(9-0) *Spencer-Naper 12-0 Wakefield (8-1)

(9-1) Omaha Brownell-Talbot 41-21 *Nelson (10-0)

Semifinals

(7-3) Ansley 22-10 *Anselmo-Merna (9-2)

(10-0) Spencer-Naper 18-12 *Omaha Brownell-Talbot (10-0)

Final (@ Ansley)

(11-0) Spencer-Naper 50-14 Ansley (8-3)

Champion: Spencer-Naper 12-0 - Head Coach - Bill Mimick

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*1988 Class D-2 (Eight-Man-2)*

*1st Round West Bracket

(8-0) *Hayes Center 34-16 Hyannis (8-1)

(6-2) Amherst 46-20 *Wilcox (8-1)

(9-0) *Clearwater 22-18 Butte (7-2)

(9-0) *Humphrey St. Francis 41-6 Coleridge (7-2)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(7-2) *McCool Junction 48-42 Hampton (7-2)

(9-0) *Diller 62-23 Bruning (7-2)

(7-2) *Falls City Sacred Heart 42-26 Nebraska CityLourdes (6-3)

(9-0) *Humboldt 44-20 Dawson-Verdon (8-1)

Quarterfinals

(9-0) Hayes Center 34-14 *Amherst (7-2)

(9-0) *Humphrey St. Francis 38-14 Clearwater (10-0)

(10-0) *Diller 50-0 McCool Junction (8-2)

(10-0) *Humboldt 44-8 Falls City Sacred Heart (8-2)

Semifinals

(11-0) Humphrey St. Francis 34-6 *Hayes Center (10-0)

(11-0) *Humboldt 32-18 Diller (10-0)

Final (@ Humboldt)

(12-0) Humboldt 20-14 Humphrey St. Francis (12-0) {2 Overtimes}

Champion: Humboldt (13-0), Head Coach - John James

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*1988 Class D-3 (Six-Man Football)*

*Quarterfinals

(8-0) *Loup County 51-6 Arthur (7-0)

(9-0) *Farnam 26-14 Bartley (7-1)

(5-4) Elba 25-22 *Arcadia (6-2)

(6-2) *Elgin 46-22 Prague (7-1)

*Semifinals

(9-0) *Loup County 60-50 Farnam (10-0)

(8-2) Elgin 52-33 *Elba (6-4)

*Final (@ Taylor)

(10-0) Loup County 44-22 Elgin (9-2)

Champion: Loup County (Taylor) (11-0), Head Coach - Kent Ropers

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**The 1988 Super-State and Class by Class All-State Teams**

*1988 Super-State Offense*

QB-----Adam Legas-Papillion, 6-3, 195, Senior

RB-----Calvin Jones-Omaha Central, 6-1, 190, Junior….(1,451 yards)

RB-----Shawn Smith-Lincoln High, 6-2, 185, Junior..(1,093 yards)

RB-----Tracy Pierce-Omaha Burke, 5-8, 180, Senior..(1,715 yards)

TE-----Mike Anderson-Grand Island, 6-2, 215, Senior*

SE-----Matt Spethman-Lincoln East, 5-10, 160, Junior*

OL-----Paul Hoos-Grand Island, 6-3, 235, Senior*

OL-----Derek Hart-Omaha Central, 6-4, 235, Senior

OL-----Doug Presser-Omaha Northwest, 6-1, 220, Senior

OL-----Pat Vomacka-Creighton Prep, 5-11, 180, Senior

Center-Jason Baker-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 210, Senior

Kicker--Neil Volker-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 220, Senior

*1988 Super-State Defense*

DL----Junior Bryant-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 278, Senior*

DL----Lance Lundberg-Wausa, 6-5, 263, Senior*

DL----Mark Wendt-Papillion, 6-2, 248, Senior

LB----Kyle Emsick-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 180, Junior

LB----John Wemhoff-Grand Island, 6-2, 222, Senior

LB----DJ Rezac-Omaha Westside, 6-1, 205, Senior*

LB----Jason Lloyd-Omaha Northwest, 6-0, 190, Senior

DB----Marcus Anderson-Creighton Prep, 5-10, 160, Senior

DB----Erik Altgilber-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 180, Senior

DB----James McMillion-Bellevue East, 5-10, 168, Senior

DB----Sherman Williams-Omaha Central, 5-8, 180, Senior

Punter-Bryan Aronson-Weeping Water, 6-0, 190, Senior

*2nd Team Super-State Offense*

QB-----Scott Bream-Millard South, 6-0, 170, Senior*

RB-----Bob Cook-Millard South, 5-11, 180, Senior

RB-----John Shafer-North Platte, 6-0, 208, Senior

RB-----Mickey McIntire-O’Neill, 5-9, 175, Senior..(1,322 yards)

SE-----Greg Mefford-Papillion, 6-2, 180, Senior

TE-----Doug Russell-Omaha Northwest, 6-2, 185, Senor

OL-----John Klaasmeyer-Grand Island, 6-1, 225, Senior

OL-----David Noonen-Lincoln Northeast, 6-3, 250, Senior

OL-----Mike Mapes-North Platte, 6-3, 200, Senior

OL-----Rick Roe-Fremont, 6-2, 190, Senior

Center-Shane Smith-Creighton Prep, 6-2, 220, Senior

Kicker- Ty Stewart-Omaha Westside, 5-9, 160, Junior

*2nd Team Super-State Defense*

DL----Doug Roper-Omaha Central, 6-2, 256, Junior

DL----Decua Jean-Baptiste-Omaha Northwest, 5-9, 205, Senior

DL----Keith Tooley-Omaha Central, 6-2, 258, Junior

LB----Brent Schwerdtfeger-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 200, Senior

LB----Ryan Murtaugh-Creighton Prep, 6-0, 190, Junior

LB----Preston Cowing-Blair, 6-0, 195, Senior

LB----Chris Duggan-Lincoln Pius X, 6-2, 200, Senior*

DB----Todd Starlin-Bellevue West, 6-0, 170, Senior

DB----Abe Hoskins-Omaha Central, 6-0, 180, Senior

DB----Kerry Neumann-Columbus, 5-10, 170, Senior..(1,016 yards)

DB----Mike Sullivan-Norfolk, 5-9, 155, Junior

Punter-Jeff Lang-Papillion, 5-9, 165, Senior

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*1988 Class A Offense:*

QB-----Adam Legas-Papillion, 6-3, 195, Senior

RB-----Calvin Jones-Omaha Central, 6-1, 190, Junior….(1,451 yards)

RB-----Shawn Smith-Lincoln High, 6-2, 185, Junior..(1,093 yards)

RB-----Tracy Pierce-Omaha Burke, 5-8, 180, Senior..(1,715 yards)

TE-----Mike Anderson-Grand Island, 6-2, 215, Senior*

SE-----Matt Spethman-Lincoln East, 5-10, 160, Junior*

OL-----Paul Hoos-Grand Island, 6-3, 235, Senior*

OL-----Derek Hart-Omaha Central, 6-4, 235, Senior

OL-----Doug Presser-Omaha Northwest, 6-1, 220, Senior

OL-----Pat Vomacka-Creighton Prep, 5-11, 180, Senior

Center-Jason Baker-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 210, Senior

Kicker--Neil Volker-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 220, Senior

*1988 Class A Defense:*

DL----Junior Bryant-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 278, Senior*

DL----Doug Roper-Omaha Central, 6-2, 256, Junior

DL----Mark Wendt-Papillion, 6-2, 248, Senior

LB----Kyle Emsick-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 180, Junior

LB----John Wemhoff-Grand Island, 6-2, 222, Senior

LB----DJ Rezac-Omaha Westside, 6-1, 205, Senior*

LB----Jason Lloyd-Omaha Northwest, 6-0, 190, Senior

DB----Marcus Anderson-Creighton Prep, 5-10, 160, Senior

DB----Erik Altgilber-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 180, Senior

DB----James McMillion-Bellevue East, 5-10, 168, Senior

DB----Sherman Williams-Omaha Central, 5-8, 180, Senior

Punter-Jeff Lang-Papillion, 5-9, 165, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Jeff Morrison, Jason Trittle-Alliance; John Perez-Bellevue East; Kelly Faiman, David Mitteis, Todd Starlin-Bellevue West; Jason Chrystal, Shane Smith, Scott Thornton, Ryan Murtaugh-Creighton Prep; Rick Roh-Fremont; John Klaasmeyer, Aaron Semm, Kurt Willman-Grand Island; Jim Prevette, Gordon Whitten-Hastings; Kolby Lathrop, David Mahlek, Justin Norblade-Kearney; Chris Eubanks, Jamie Kechely-Lincoln East; Mike Becker, Mike Wood-Lincoln High; Rodney Bradley, David Noonan, Brent Schwendtfegger-Lincoln NE; Mike Munter-Lincoln SE; Scott Wadman-Millard North; Bob Cook-Millard South; Brian Arens-Norfolk; Marc Adkisson, Kevin Dimmitt, Mike Mapes, John Shafer-North Platte; Troy Travis, Jim Jennings-Omaha Benson; Rocky Denny, Eldridge Graves-Omaha Bryan; Matt Therkelslon-Omaha Burke; Mark Conner, Scott English, Keith Tooley-Omaha Central; Carlos Montalvo-Omaha Gross; Doug Russell-Omaha NW; Greg Mefford-Papillion; Todd Hurt, Scott Paulsen-Ralston; Jeff Paiser-Scottsbluff;

*Juniors: Ryan Murtaugh-Creighton Prep; Terry Sims-Lincoln East; Brad McClatchey-Lincoln SE; Mike Sullivan-Norfolk; Doug Roper-Omaha Central, Ty Stewart-Omaha Westside.

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*1988 Class B Offense*

QB-----Lans Brown-Blair, 6-0, 160, Junior

RB-----Shane Thallas-Blair, 5-8, 140, Senior..(1,058 yards)

RB-----Mickey McIntire-O’Neill, 5-9, 175, Senior..(1,322 yards)

RB-----Mike Wengert-Lexington, 5-9, 185, Senior..(1,485 yards)

SE-----Mark Cizek-Elkhorn Mt. Michael, 6-4, 190, Senior

TE-----Wade Fleischer-Gothenburg, 6-4, 205, Senior

OL-----Danny Johnson-Elkhorn, 6-4, 210, Senior

OL-----Jeff Casper-Grand Island Northwest, 6-2, 220, Senior

OL-----Mike Willey-Platteview, 6-2, 240, Senior

OL---- Chris DeMuth-Seward, 6-6, 210, Senior

Center-Chris Duggan-Lincoln Pius X, 6-2, 200, Senior*

Kicker--A.J. Groathouse-Crete, 6-0, 170, Senior

*1988 Class B Defense*

DL-----Tom Rahlfs-Blair, 5-9, 195, Senior

DL-----Joe Buck-Grand Island Northwest, 5-9, 210, Senior

DL-----Mike Harry-Lexington, 6-1, 190, Senior

LB-----Preston Cowing-Blair, 6-0, 195, Senior

LB-----Jason Spady-Imperial, 5-10, 175, Senior

LB-----Jay Weller-Syracuse, 5-9, 180, Senior

LB-----Jason Wentz-Ord, 6-2, 210, Senior

LB-----Jeff Wragge-Pierce, 5-9, 180, Senior

DB-----Jon Deeds-Grand Island Central Catholic, 5-10, 165, Senior

DB-----Chadd Murray-Ord, 5-11, 170, Senior*

DB-----Matt Wibbels-Central City, 5-10, 155, Junior

Punter-Mike Coombs-Chadron, 6-1, 185, Senior (1,180 yards)*

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: John Frew-Ainsworth; Jeff Horton-Ashland-Greenwood; Dallyn Faighner-Auburn; Chadd Sandoe, Matt Shaw-Aurora; Scott Evers-Beatrice; Bill Ekeler-Blair; Tyrone Smith-Boys Town; Woody Asuncion, Craig Stumpf-Broken Bow; Cy White Bull-Central City; Dana Edwards-Chadron; Chad Szatko-Columbus Lakeview; Travis Bock, Travis Hatcher (1,198 yards)-Columbus Scotus; Pat Wetovick-Cozad; Vince Barry, Scott Henning-Crete; Greg Hayes-Elkhorn; Tim Dalton-Elkhorn Mt. Michael; Jason Mez-Falls City; Bryan Flere-Ft. Calhoun; Gary Flueckinger-Gordon; Todd Geiken, Matt Peterson-Gothenburg; Shane Stava-GICC; Tim Meyer-GINW; Troy Sydzyik-Gretna; Greg Hynes-Hastings Adams Central; Troy Melroy-Holdrege; Jay Bubak-Imperial; Jeff Nichols-Lincoln Pius X; Jamie Mitzelfelt-Loup City; Dave Fiala, Tom Havlat-Milford; Corey Sheen-Minden; Troy Gilliland-Mitchell; Dave Belfour-Nebraska City; SEan Doolittle-Norris; Jason Curtis-Ogallala; Frank McGargill-Omaha Roncalli; Kevin Morrow-O’Neill; Scott Benda-Ord; Troy Anderson-Pierce (1,095 yards); Travis Brown, Rick Moore-Platteview; Mike Mossey-Plattsmouth; Kevin Bousquet-Raymond Central; Jeff Lindquist-Seward; Kyle Langley-Sidney; Dan Covert-St. Paul; Andy Meyer-Superior; Bart Adamson-Valentine; Ryan Barry, John Gilliam, Jerome Vanicek-Wahoo; Chris Lutt-Wayne; Eric Rupert-West Point.

*Juniors: Aaron Kimnach-Bennington; Brett Zikmund-Central City; Travis Brock-Columbus Scotus; Scott Samway, Robbie Urban-Lexington;

*Sophomores: Chris Mustard-Columbus Scotus; Bill Ryan-Lincoln Pius X; Steve Frost-McCook.

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*1988 Class C-1 Offense*

QB-----John Spearman-Sutton, 6-1, 170, Junior

RB-----Doug George-Sutton, 5-10, 155, Senior..(1,229 yards)

RB-----Willie Tucker-Battle Creek, 5-6, 160, Senior

RB-----Kevin Dodson-North Platte St. Pats, 5-10, 185, Senior*(1,198 yards)

TE-----Chris Fleischman-Tekamah-Herman, 6-4, 200, Senior

TE-----Jay Spearman-Sutton, 6-4, 195, Junior

OL-----Alan Thomas-Battle Creek, 6-2, 210, Senior

OL-----Jay Staehr-Centennial, 6-4, 245, Senior

OL-----John Harvat-North Platte St. Pats, 6-3, 215, Senior*

OL-----Jason Majors-Sutton, 6-1, 190, Senior

Center-Quenton Neujahr-Centennial, 6-3, 225, Senior*

Kicker- Kevin Gierhan-Centennial, 6-0, 165, Senior*

*1988 Class C-1 Defense*

DL-----Jarrod Heidemann=Tri-County, 6-3, 215, Senior*

DL-----Tom Coffey-Centennial, 6-0, 175, Senior

DL-----Dan Yaksich-Bellevue Christian, 6-4, 235, Junior

DL-----JJ Ranck-North Platte St. Pats, 5-10, 185, Senior*

DL-----John Creek-Wymore Southern, 5-6, 154, Senior*

LB-----Cory Pochop-Battle Creek, 6-0, 210, Senior*

LB-----Mike Heins-David City, 5-10, 180, Senior

LB-----Shawn Fleck-North Platte St. Pats, 5-8, 185, Senior*

DB-----Aaron Pieper-Tri-County- 6-0, 180, Senior

DB-----Brent Mau-Sutton, 5-8, 155, Senior

DB-----Tony Uhlir-Battle Creek, 5-11, 175, Senior

Punter-Derek Nannen-Geneva, 6-3, 190, Sophomore

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Darrell Miksch-Atkinson West Holt; Mike Mlnarik-Battle Creek; Mike Armstrong-Bayard; Sam Crum-Bellevue Christian; Tony Conell, Bryan Sullivan-Centennial; Jamey Hoshor-Conestoga; Garret Van Brocklin, Jason Nielsen-Creighton; Chad Rezak-David City Aquinas; Matt Graham-Elmwood-Murdock; Steve Fitzgerald, Bill Heimann-Fremont Bergan; Brian Nedrow-Geneva; Doug Pearson-Gibbon; Scott King-Hebron; Doug Hengen-Hershey; Glenn Selby, John Rasmussen-Homer; Jeff Meyer-Logan View; Shawn Ryan, Kenny Shields-Morrill; Mark Fritch, Mark Roeder-Palmyra; Jerry Norris=Plainview; Jim Scott, James Hilkemann-Randolph; Tim Lewandowski, Mark Zinnel-Ravenna: David Austin-Rock County; Shawn Dixon-Stanton; Don Bruns, Troy Greiss-Sutton; Troy Carlson, Tim Larson; Mitch Rasmussen-Tekamah-Herman; Kyle Mullen-Tri-County; Kyle Washington-Valley; Mark Chard-Valley; John Martin-Wahoo Neumann; Doug Hayek-Wilber-Clatonia, Bret Geist-Wisner-Pilger.

*Juniors: Rex Schrunk-Atkinson West Holt; Kyle Reit-Bellevue Christian; Bart Bickley-Madison.

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*1988 Class C-2 Offense*

QB------Jeff Schneider-Hastings St. Cecilia, 6-1, 144, Senior

RB------Don Heldt-Yutan, 5-9, 165, Senior…(1,109 yards)

RB------Virgil Banzhaf-Cambridge, 5-8, 155, Senior*…(1,341 yards)

RB------Bobby Wilkerson-Clay Center, 6-1, 180, Senior**..(1,547 yards)

TE------Brian Kissinger-Sandy Creek, 5-10, 190, Senior

SE------Todd Styskal-Grant, 5-10, 160, Junior

OL------Mark Lagier-Grant, 6-3, 175, Senior*

OL------Tom Druse-Cambridge, 6-0, 200, Senior

OL------Curt Staehr-Stromsburg, 6-2, 225, Senior*

OL------Scott Porter-Clay Center, 6-2, 235, Junior

Center--Ross Hoffmeier-Deshler, 6-02 210, Senior

Kicker--Scott Zabloudil-Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-10, 142, Senior

*1988 Class C-2 Defense*

DL----Tim Andreasen-Grant, 5-11, 187, Junior

DL----Shawn Johnson-Cambridge, 6-3, 190, Senior*

DL----Kipp Pfeiffer-Doniphan, 5-10, 185, Senior

LB----Steve Lundstrom-Stromsburg, 5-10, 175, Senior

LB----Kevin Fletcher-Oxford, 6-2, 205, Senior*

LB----Carey Lowe-Grant, 6-2, 175, Senior…(1,063 yards)

LB----Troy Paisley-Cambridge, 6-2, 200, Senior

LB----Jon Butler-Hastings St. Cecilia, 6-1, 184, Senior…(1,288 yards)

DB----Bill Barta-Yutan, 5-10, 155, Senior

DB----Clint Hoelscherf-Yutan, 6-4, 170, Senior

DB----Dean Schneider-O’Neill St. Marys, 6-0, 170, Senior*

Punter--Bryan Aronson-Weeping Water, 6-0, 190, Senior*

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Shayne Hite-Alma; Wade Obershaw-Bloomfield; Chris Monmuth-Blue Hill; Jamie Veik-Clay Center; Corey Wilbeck, Joe Ludwig-Deshler; Lance Creech, Barry McGooden-Doniphan; Matt Bolton, Shane Carr-Dorchester; Dorey Hansen-Dundy County; Cory Fuchser, Dean Martin-Emerson-Hubbard; Rusty Sims-Fullerton; Nick Hoagland-Harvard; Gordon Tannihill-Henderson; Greg Ford, Joe Planansky-Hemingford; Dan Kowalski, P.D. Neff-Kearney Catholic; Mike Terry-Louisville; Tim Fredrichsen, Shane Hughes, Mike Murphy, Blue Mackey-Norfolk Catholic; Mike Mittlieder-Omaha Holy Name; Curt Von Minden, Gerald Armstrong-Ponca; Scott Kucera-Red Cloud; Rick Hinn, Mike Jaggers-Rushville; Doug Herbek, Brad Hinrichs-Sandy Creek; Vance Cooley-Scribner-Snyder; Jeff Mitchell-Shelby; Matt Mahar-Shelton; Darin Mickey-Stromsburg; Kevin Oligmueller-West Point Central Catholic; Bill Hancock-Yutan.

*Juniors: Harouoff-Alma; Chris Borland-Cambridge; Mick Olson-Clay Center; Gary Kelly, Eric Lindsley, Dan Theis-Osceola; Randy Throener-West Point Central Catholic.

Sophomores: Brian Neubauer-Alma; Matt Fehringer-Bloomfield; Randy Sadd-Doniphan; Troy Terwilliger-Grant; Vernon Schlueter-West Point Central Catholic.

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*1988 Class D-1 (Eight Man 1) Offense*

QB-----Alan Schutte-Nelson, 6-2, 185, Senior* (All-State kicker/1987)

RB-----Dale Van Housen-Polk, 5-11, 185, Junior*…(1,614 yards)

RB-----Chad Micek-St. Edward, 6-2, 185, Senior…(2,093 yds)

RB-----Eric Schepers-Fairmont, 6-2, 170, Senior*..(1,028 yards)

End----Jason Drudik-Nelson, 5-11, 145, Junior

OL-----John Wreidt-Wakefield-Mead, 6-1, 245, Senior

OL-----Larry Wright-Humphrey, 5-11, 210, Senior

Center-Dan Fox-North Loup/Scotia, 6-1, 230, Senior

Kicker--Roger Coffey-North Loup/Scotia, 6-0, 180, Senior

*1988 Class D-1 (Eight Man 1) Defense*

DL-----Lon Kopecky-Spencer-Naper, 5-9, 170, Senior

DL-----Jerry Charles-Mead, 6-2, 240, Senior*

LB-----Jeff Weatherwax-Anselmo-Merna, 6-2, 200, Senior

LB-----Lance Rhode-Ansley, 6-2, 205, Senior*..(1,393 yards)

LB-----Palmer Barton-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, 5-10, 175, Senior*

LB-----Willie Kirwin-Spencer-Naper, 6-1, 175, Senior..(1,343 yards)

DB-----Brad Adams-Spencer-Naper, 6-1, 180, Senior

DB-----Kenton Duncan-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, 6-1, 180, Senior..(1,084)

Punter-Jerry Griego-Adams-Douglas, 6-2, 180, Senior..(1,109 yards)

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Brian Podtburg-Adams-Douglas; Andy Meyers-Anselmo-Merna; Mike Bailey, Mark Mills-Ansley; Kirk Stieb-Axtell; Monty Hawk-Bancroft-Rosalie; Torie Phillips-Beaver City; Jason Spangler-Beemer; Jay Witthuhn-Callaway; John McMann-Cedar Bluffs; Pat Cabela-Chappell; Darren Wiese-Clarkson; Brad Friche-Culbertson; Chris Russkamp-Dodge; Mark Makovicka-East Butler; Russ Buxton-Ewing; Darren Hassler-Exeter; Matt Schepers-Fairmont (1,028 yards); Tim Clark, Chad Uden-Kenesaw; Brett Wilke-Leigh; Shane Upson-Loomis; Rob Pelster-Mead; Brian Jackson-Meridian; Mark Buckhammer-Minatare; Dennis Fling (1,584 yards)-Nebraska Christian; Rich Brauer-Nebraska Lutheran; Ron Kneifl-Newcastle: Shawn Orthman-North Loup/Scotia; John Nelson, Andy Moore-Omaha Brownell-Talbot; Chris Ardissono-Oshkosh; Mike Daake-Overton; Mark Roll=Pawnee City; David Paitz-Pleasanton; Kevin Ang, Steve Hendricks-Polk-Hordville; Mike Bates-Potter-Dix; Donny Seifried-Sargent; Neil Hemberger-Silver Lake; David Wingett-Walthill; Scott Sharpback-Winnebago; Tim Jacobsoen-Winside.

*Juniors: Kent Chase-Allen; Craig Downey-Anselmo-Merna; Travis Roth-Bancroft-Rosalie (1,056 yards); Todd Yeutter-Elwood; Wes Pokorny, Russ Vering-Howells; Chris Waterloo.

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*1988 Class D-2 (Eight Man 2) Offense*

QB-----Dan Jilg-Silver Creek, 5-11, 155, Senior

RB-----Jay Herman-Hyannis, 5-9, 150, Junior…(2,147 yards)

RB-----Steve Simon-Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-1, 168, Sophomore…(1,209 yards)

End----Gerald Koza-Silver Creek, 5-11, 145, Senior

End----Matt Bacon-Humboldt, 5-9, 145, Senior

OL-----Scott Klute-Hampton, 6-1, 205, Junior

OL-----Jon Morgan-Diller, 5-10 , 204, Junior

Center-Roger Morgan-Amherst, 5-10, 180, Senior

Kicker--Howard Elliott-Wilcox, 5-11, 175, Senior

*1988 Class D-2 (Eight Man 2) Defense*

DL-----Lance Lundburg-Wausa, 6-5, 263, Senior*

DL-----Ken Sander-Humphrey St. Francis, 6-4, 188, Junior

DL-----Kurt Brockhaus-Humphrey St. Francis, 6-1, 185, Senior

LB-----Todd Krieger-Diller, 5-9, 145, Senior

LB-----Cory Gallaway-McCool Junction, 6-0, 205, Senior

LB-----Ken Mehlin-Humboldt, 6-1, 230, Senior*

DB-----Jamie Weyers-Humboldt, 6-0, 175, Senior

DB-----Kevin Sander-Humphrey St. Francis, 5-10, 145, Junior

Punter-Jeremy Bridgmon-Nemaha Valley, 6-0 , 155, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Bart Eckhout-Amherst; Brad Hostetler-Bradshaw; Steve Max, Brent Streeter-Brady; Lupe Dimas-Bruning; Brad Reiman-Butte; Brent Ksiazek-Clarks (1,142 yards); Dan Mlinarik, Kevin Rittscher-Clearwater; David Hahne, Troy Jorgensen (1,248 yards), Mike Kramer-Coleridge; Scott Ogle-Dawson-Verdon; Tyler Kisling, Brett Landenberger (1,084 yards)-Diller; Matt Knobbe-Falls City Sacred Heart; Ron Olson-Hay Springs; Shannon Messersmith, Shannon Walker-Hayes Center; Brad Fuerst-Hildreth; Greg Hunzeker-Humboldt; Tom Olmer-Humphrey St. Francis; Eric Chrans-Keya Paha; Troy Schutte-Lawrence; Jim Holm-Litchfield; Joey Ewing (1,014 yards)-Lyman; Gary Doyle (, Paul Smith-Maywood; Lynn Hall-McCool Junction; Steve Stichka-Mullen; Chris Fox, Tim Larsen, Jason Morris (1,290 yards)-Nebraska City Lourdes; Bob Peters, Kent Teten-Nemaha Valley; Scott Rutten, Greg Schroeder-Palmer; Royce Ruth-Rising City; Rick McFadden-Sandhills; Gary Grote-Shickley; John Tedesco-Sidney St. Pats; Chad Ortgiesen-Wilcox.

*Juniors: Jay Peppel-Butte; Ryan Bamesberger-Hampton (1,486 yards); Gene Kosch-Humphrey St. Francis; Neil Baker, Nathan Painter-Sioux County.

Sophomore: Cameron McNabb-Dawson-Verdon (1,295 yards).

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*1988 Class D-3 (Six-Man) Offense*

QB-----Pat Lech-Loup County, 5-10, 145, Junior

RB-----Mike Nekuda-Loup County, 6-0. 175, Senior* (1,033 yards)

RB-----Brad Lassen-Elba, 5-9 150, Senior..(1,663 yards)

RB-----Scott Franzen-Farnam, 5-10, 150, Sophomore..(1,663 yards)

REC---Craig Widick-Farnam, 6-1, 180, Senior

Center-Garrod Fernau-Arcadia, 6-0, 185, Senior

Kicker-Steve Franzen-Farnam, 5-11, 180, Junior

*1988 Class D-3 (Six-Man) Defense*

DL-----Lanny Greenhaigh-Guide Rock, 5-11. 195, Senior*

DL-----Mark Asche-Spalding High, 6-0, 220, Senior*

LB-----Mark Lech-Loup County, 5-11, 170, Senior

LB-----Jason McIntyre-Greeley, 6-0, 175, Junior

LB-----Mark Unger-Bartley, 5-7, 140 Junior

DB-----Steve Callahan-Greeley, 5-9, 145, Junior

Punter-John Klein-Spalding High-6-0, 170, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

*Seniors: Dustin Cruikshank-Arcadia; Jay Johnson, Jared Storer-Arthur; Curtis Barth, Matt Johnson-Elba; Roger Paul-Elgin; Seth Anderson-Greeley: Herb Albin-Guide Rock; Jason Glanzer, Troy Meyers-Holbrook; Tony Storer-Lewellen; Jeff Bruns-Lodgepole (1,296 yards); Scott Gates-Loup County; Craig Connell-McPherson County; Kenny Adams-Palisade; Chris Johnson-Prague; Matt Bohnsen-Venango.

*Juniors: Garrett Storer-Arthur; Rod Goodenberger-Beaver Valley, Heith Wilkinson-Elgin (1,244 yards); Don Bantam, Rhett Tripe-Orleans; Rob Koranda-Prague; Travis Gellatly-Wolbach.

*Sophomores: Wally Johnson-Elgin, Brian Kubik-Prague.

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*Top 15 Rushers in 1988*

Jay Herman-Hyannis-2,147 Jr.

Chad Micek-St. Edward - 2,093 Sr.

Chad Downey-Anselmo-Merna - 1,969 Jr.

Don Heldt-Yutan - 1,930 Sr.

Brad Lassen-Elba - 1,663 Sr.

Dale Van Housen-Polk-Hordville - 1,614 Jr.

Dennis Fling-Nebraska Christian - 1,584 Sr.

Gary Doyle-Maywood - 1,568 Jr.

Bob Wilkerson-Clay Center - 1,547 Sr.

Ryan Bamesberger-Hampton - 1,486 Sr.

Calvin Jones-Omaha Central - 1,451 Jr.

Scott Franzen-Farnam - 1,394 Soph.

Lance Rhode-Ansley - 1,393 Sr.

Willie Kirwan-Spencer-Naper - 1,343 Sr.

Virgil Banzhaf-Cambridge -1,341 Sr.