Luke Mullin

Sports reporter at the Lincoln Journal Star @JournalStarNews @PrepExtra

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From the best first-round games to title paths, here’s what to know about the playoff brackets in every class of Nebraska high school football: https://t.co/17JD7uGmnM

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Check out the first round playoff matchups for every class of Nebraska high school football: https://t.co/4uxUJmih1P

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FINAL: Malcolm 43, Fillmore Central 7.

It's a dominant win for the playoff-bound Malcolm Clippers, which went undefeated in district action this fall.

Gavin Little had 4 TDs to lead the way, Preston Kucera caught 2 TDs and Gregg Smith had 2 TDs.

Malcolm is now 7-2. #nebpreps

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END Q3: Malcolm 35, Fillmore Central 0.

A 60-yard Gregg Smith rushing touchdown has pushed the game into running clock territory. Malcolm one quarter away from a big win. #nebpreps

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HALF: Malcolm 28, Fillmore Central 0.

The Clippers have dominated the first half on both sides of the ball as they look to secure a district title.

QB Gavin Little added his fourth TD of the game on a short rushing score. #nebpreps

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Q1: Malcolm 21, Fillmore Central 0.

The Clippers are off to a fast start on offense with three TD drives in three possessions.

QB Gavin Little has thrown 3 TDs already, the latest to Gregg Smith. #nebpreps

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Q1: Malcolm 14, Fillmore Central 0.

Malcolm recovers the kickoff from its opening drive touchdown and quickly adds another.

Gavin Little to Preston Kucera for their second passing TD of the game. #nebpreps

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Q1: Malcolm 7, Fillmore Central 0.

The Clippers break off a big passing play as Gavin Little finds Preston Kucera for a 43-yard passing touchdown. #nebpreps

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Nothing better than a gorgeous sunset before some Friday night football.

It's a big one here for No. 9 Malcolm (6-2), which is playing Fillmore Central (6-2) for a district championship and playoff berth. #nebpreps

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FINAL: Lincoln Southwest 28, Lincoln North Star 21.

For the first time since 2022, Lincoln Southwest is headed to the Class A playoffs!

The Silver Hawks ran their way to a win behind RBs Cam Rakowsky + Jase Coke.

North Star still has a chance at playoffs with help. #nebpreps

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Q4: Lincoln Southwest 28, Lincoln North Star 21.

A huge touchdown drive for LSW puts the Silver Hawks on the verge of victory.

Thatcher Shelton ran in the 12-yard touchdown.

And only 0:57 remains for a potential North Star drive. #nebpreps

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Q4: Lincoln Southwest 21, Lincoln North Star 21.

We've got a tied game with under four minutes left to play!

North Star QB Eli Schafer used his legs on the drive, including to score this 2-yard rushing TD. #nebpreps

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Q3: Lincoln Southwest 21, Lincoln North Star 14.

After a run-heavy drive got it down the field, Southwest regains the lead on a 16-yard passing TD from Thatcher Shelton to Cole Sebek. #nebpreps

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Q3: Lincoln Southwest 14, Lincoln North Star 14.

Once down by 14 points, North Star has come back to tie this game.

Josh Anderson has the 3-yard rushing TD to cap off a long scoring drive. #nebpreps

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HALF: Lincoln Southwest 14, Lincoln North Star 7.

North Star's pass to the end zone at the end of the half is intercepted. Silver Hawks lead at the break. #nebpreps

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Q2: Lincoln Southwest 14, Lincoln North Star 7.

Nice response from North Star with a rapid TD drive that took one minute off the game clock.

Preston Graff's 5-yard rushing TD gets North Star on the board. #nebpreps

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Q2: Lincoln Southwest 14, Lincoln North Star 0.

The Silver Hawks did a nice job running the football on another scoring drive.

It's an 11-yard Jase Coke rushing touchdown to extend the LSW lead. #nebpreps

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Q2: Lincoln Southwest 7, Lincoln North Star 0.

Southwest defense has shut down North Star so far. Big third down sack from Christan Fitzgerald forces the punt. #nebpreps

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Q1: Lincoln Southwest 7, Lincoln North Star 0.

It's an opening drive score for Lincoln Southwest as Cam Rakowsky puts on a nice move for a 22-yard rushing touchdown. #nebpreps

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Big-time Week 9 action on the way from Seacrest Field as Lincoln Southwest (5-3) faces Lincoln North Star (5-3).

Winner locks up a spot in the playoffs, loser will have to wait and see. Plenty at stake tonight. #nebpreps