#1 Nemaha Central (13-0)

Last: defeated Southeast of Saline, 35-6, to win the Class 2A state championship

Nemaha Central used a pair of early special teams touchdowns to take control and defeat Southeast of Saline, 35-6, to win the Class 2A state championship. Caleb Strathman returned the opening kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown, then a few plays later, returned a Trojan punt 76 yards for a score to put Nemaha Central up 14-0. The Trojans pulled to within 14-6 and threatened again before halftime, but a fumble gave the ball back to Nemaha Central. One play later, Carter Hajek broke free for a 68-yard touchdown run and a 21-6 lead. Hajek added another rushing score in the third quarter as part of his 32-carry, 211-yard effort. Jayden Seitz added an 8-yard touchdown fun to complete the scoring for Nemaha Central. The title marks the fourth in school history and the third in the past four seasons for the Thunder.

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#2 Southeast of Saline (12-1)

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Season ended with a 35-6 loss to Nemaha Central in the Class 2A state championship game.

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#3 Sabetha (9-2)

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Season ended with a 21-20 loss to Nemaha Central in the state quarterfinals.

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#4 Osage City (10-2)

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Season ended with a 22-19 loss to Nemaha Central in the sub-state semifinals.

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#5 Hoisington (10-1)

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Season ended with a 22-12 loss to Southeast of Saline in the sub-state semifinals.

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Others Considered: Beloit (6-4), Caney Valley (9-2), Council Grove (7-3), Garden Plain (9-2), Haven (7-3), Hillsboro (6-4), Phillipsburg (7-4), Russell (7-3), Silver Lake (7-3)

Last updated: December 04, 2025 - 12:29 am