We've got a battle for Nebraska high school football supremacy on our hands Friday, Oct. 23.
Two of the state's top programs will collide when undefeated Omaha Westside travels to take on undefeated Millard South in a Class A showdown. Both the Warriors and Patriots enter at 8-0, with the game carrying major implications for the Nebraska high school football playoff picture and top seeding.
With two powerhouse programs meeting late in the regular season, plenty is at stake in Omaha.
Millard South enters Friday night ranked No. 1 in Nebraska's Class A rankings from News Channel Nebraska and riding an eight-game winning streak. The Patriots have scored 399 points through eight games, averaging nearly 50 points per contest. They are coming off three consecutive victories by a combined 187-7, including a 65-0 win over Lincoln East on Oct. 15. Five-star quarterback Trae Taylor, a Nebraska commit, has helped power the offense with 31 touchdown passes.
Omaha Westside has been just as impressive, entering the matchup at 8-0 and ranked No. 2 in the same statewide rankings. The Warriors have scored 409 points while allowing just 92, averaging more than 51 points per game. Led by four-star quarterback and Missouri commit Braylen Warren, along with a potent rushing attack featuring Tay Tay Jenkins, Westside is looking to hand its rival its first loss of the season. The Warriors most recently defeated Papillion-La Vista South 49-7 on Oct. 16.
The matchup also carries major postseason implications. Both teams have clinched playoff berths, and Friday's winner will secure at least the No. 2 seed in Nebraska's Class A playoff bracket, with an opportunity to claim the top seed.
Watch Millard South vs. Omaha Westside on NFHS Network
Friday's game features two of the state's most explosive offenses. Westside has averaged 51.1 points per game, while Millard South has averaged 49.9. The Patriots have the edge in recent defensive form, allowing just seven points combined over their last three games, while the Warriors have surrendered only seven points in their last two victories.
Follow along for live updates between Omaha Westside and Millard South, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT Friday at Millard South High School in Omaha.
Millard South vs. Omaha Westside high school football live score
How to watch Millard South vs. Omaha Westside high school football game
The highly anticipated high school football clash between No. 25 Grimsley vs. Varina can be streamed via the NFHS Network.
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