Football · State semifinals · Class D1
Class D1 football semifinals: Schedule and matchup previews
All four remaining teams scored at least 42 in the quarterfinals. Stanton and Johnson-Brock both held their opponents to single digits.
All four remaining teams scored at least 42 in the quarterfinals. Stanton and Johnson-Brock both held their opponents to single digits.
Friday, Nov. 13 matchups
Crofton at Johnson-Brock
5:00 PM CT. No. 5 Crofton beat Ravenna 62–32. No. 1 Johnson-Brock beat Exeter-Milligan-Friend 42–8.
Crofton scored 62 at Ravenna, while Johnson-Brock held Exeter-Milligan-Friend to eight. Watch whether Crofton can sustain drives without giving Johnson-Brock short fields.
Stanton at Sandy Creek
6:00 PM CT. No. 3 Stanton beat Hartington-Newcastle 58–6. No. 2 Sandy Creek beat Sutton 62–28.
Stanton allowed six to Hartington-Newcastle. Sandy Creek scored 62 against Sutton. Stanton's ability to get stops early matters against a host that put up the most points of the two last week.
How to watch and what’s next
How to watch the semifinals · Official class bracket. The winners meet in the state final Monday, Nov. 23 at 2:45 PM CT at UNL – Memorial Stadium. Nebraska Public Media will carry the title game.
Sources: NSAA bracket · NSAA championship schedule · NFHS Network · Nebraska Public Media