NCN Football Rankings: Week 9 - Oct. 20

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska has released its Week 9 rankings for the 2025 Nebraska high school football season.

October 18, 2025Updated: October 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

State

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Otoe County hears nuclear report

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline

Gordon considers temporary ban on fireworks sales, use

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms

Norfolk water report turns heads

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey