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Class D3 football semifinals: Schedule and matchup previews
Every semifinalist won its quarterfinal by at least 26 points. Central Valley hosts Archangels Catholic in Wolbach.
Every semifinalist won its quarterfinal by at least 26 points. Central Valley hosts Archangels Catholic in Wolbach.
Friday, Nov. 13 matchups
Anselmo-Merna at Lawrence-Nelson
Time TBA. No. 12 Anselmo-Merna beat Guardian Angels Central Catholic 46–20. No. 1 Lawrence-Nelson beat Wynot 58–24.
Lawrence-Nelson and Anselmo-Merna each won its quarterfinal by at least 26. The two teams combined for 104 points last week. Early stops could be the difference if both offenses get going again.
Archangels Catholic at Central Valley
6:00 PM CT at Wolbach. No. 3 Archangels Catholic beat Dundy County Stratton 56–8. No. 2 Central Valley beat Twin Loup 50–12.
Central Valley and Archangels Catholic each scored at least 50 in the quarterfinals. The teams meet in Wolbach after allowing a combined 20 points last week. Watch which defense can end drives early enough to keep the other offense off the field.
How to watch and what’s next
How to watch the semifinals · Official class bracket. The winners meet in the state final Friday, Nov. 20 at 1:10 PM CT at UNK – Cope Stadium. Nebraska Public Media will carry the title game.
Sources: NSAA bracket · NSAA championship schedule · NFHS Network · Nebraska Public Media