10 Northeast Nebraska football teams in action

Northeast Nebraska -- With some teams continuing and some teams beginning their playoff runs, ten northeast Nebraska teams were in action on Friday.

Starting in class C-1, Pierce began their playoff run at home against #12 Omaha Roncalli Catholic. 

The Bluejays were able to hold off the Crimson Pride using a 20-0 lead in the first half to win 34-14.

#5 Pierce will take a trip across the state next Friday to take on #4 Sidney.

Top-seeded Norfolk Catholic welcomed Aquinas Catholic to Veterans Memorial Field. 

The Knights gained a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and continued momentum throughout the rest of the contest, winning 42-12.

#1 Norfolk Catholic advances to the second round to take on Kearney Catholic in Norfolk next Friday.

#1 Stanton kept the momentum going in the second round of the playoffs.

The top-ranked Mustangs held off Summerland with a 60-30 win over the Bobcats.

Stanton advanced to the quarterfinals and will face #8 Arapahoe.

 

OTHER NORTHEAST NEBRASKA RESULTS:

CLASS C-2

#8 Kearney Catholic defeats #9 Battle Creek 31-15

#3 Ord defeats #14 Cedar Catholic 18-13

 

CLASS D-1

#3 Crofton defeats #14 Bridgeport 72-34

Next opponent: #11 Elkhorn Valley

 

#11 Elkhorn Valley defeats #6 Plainview 36-8

Next opponent: #3 Crofton

 

#2 North Platte St. Patrick's defeats #15 Clarkson/Leigh 39-0

 

CLASS D-2

#2 Wynot defeats #15 Mullen 50-20

Next opponent: #7 Humphrey St. Francis