Huskerland Bob's Top  13 Games for Week 9
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13. Norfolk (5-3) at Kearney (7-1).

Norfolk wins, it gets in.

Keeping it simple, but Panthers are a pretty big underdog...Kearney 31, Norfolk 14.

12. Aquinas (5-3) at Neumann (7-1).

Aquinas gets in with a win, and a share of the district title.

Neumann is one of the scarier teams entering the postseason...Neumann 30, Aquinas 16.

11. Blair (5-3) at Elkhorn North (7-1).

This is not for a district title, just a game between good teams.

How does Elkhorn North respond after last week's disappointment...good enough, I'd guess...Elkhorn North 28, Blair 7.

10. Gretna (6-2) at

Lincoln East (6-2).

Another really good game between two really good teams.

We're not there yet but Gretna feels like a Class A sleeper...Gretna 21, Lincoln East 14.

9. York (6-2) at Grand Island Northwest (5-3).

Aside from the great rivalry between these excellent programs, this one's just gonna be a lot of fun.

Hey Dukes, don't let it be a one-point game, just sayin'...York 22, Grand Island Northwest 20.

8. Stuart (5-2) at Hampton (6-1).

A rematch of last year's final game, which was also for the district title.

Stuart won that one, too...Stuart 34, Hampton 24.

7. Columbus (3-5) at Lincoln North Star (4-4).

Win and get in.

North Star has lost to nothing but playoff teams...North Star 24, Columbus 20.

6. Scotus Central Catholic (5-3) at Columbus Lakeview (4-4).

Scotus can get in with a win, and will be a seeking a make-good on that 2021 season finale.

To be fair, Lakeview won state that year...Lakeview 21, Scotus 14.

5. McCook (4-4) at Chadron (5-3).

Win and get in.

McCook's been battered by injuries but those young kids have won two straight...McCook 28, Chadron 20.

4. Gothenburg (5-3) at Broken Bow (6-2).

Oh boy, Gothenburg and Broken Bow to clean things up in the C1-6.

Nothing would be Sweder (ahem) than a Gothenburg win...Broken Bow 21, Gothenburg 14.

3. Nebraska City (5-3) at Auburn (6-2).

Win and get in. (and win the district, to boot...)

Neb City has been a fascinating story over the last month, and besides you need to mix in an upset now and then...Nebraska City 16, Auburn 15.

2. Malcolm (7-1) at Wilber-Clatonia (6-2).

For the C2-1 district title but both teams will get in.

Nine straight wins between the two very good teams in a very big spot...Malcolm 28, Wilber-Clatonia 24.

1. Elkhorn South (7-1) at Omaha North (7-1).

OK, so it's Westside's world but these are two outstanding teams.

Winner takes the district, both teams are smokin' hot, having won six games in a row...Elkhorn South 30, Omaha North 20.