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No. 5 Skutt Catholic vs. No. 12 Ralston: a rematch of Skutt Catholic's 31-6 win on Sept. 25
No. 5 Skutt Catholic (7-2) hosts No. 12 Ralston (4-5) in the Class B first round Fri., Oct. 30. Stats, charts, players to watch, history and keys to the game.
Publication check, Oct. 28: Current NSAA seeds, records and point averages checked; kickoff and host details synchronized with the verified site schedule. Season statistics and chart reporting remain the dated Week9 draft snapshot, not a new full-season audit.
Seeds, records and point averages: NSAA's official bracket, Oct. 24, 2026. Scores: NSAA finals. Player stats: MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Coaches poll: Hurrdat Sports, Oct. 18.
Skutt Catholic and Ralston have already seen each other this season: on Sept. 25, Skutt Catholic won 31-6. Now they meet again with the season on the line.
The game is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:00 PM CT. Host: Omaha Skutt Catholic. Current Game Center and source links →
The matchup at a glance
Skutt Catholic finished 4.7778 points ahead of Ralston in NSAA's point averages. Skutt Catholic scored 33.6 and allowed 10.1 points a game; Ralston scored 22.9 and allowed 27.1. Skutt Catholic's opponents went a combined 43-38, and Ralston's went 39-42.
| Skutt Catholic | Ralston | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 5 | No. 12 |
| Record (NSAA) | 7-2 | 4-5 |
| NSAA point average | 42.2222 | 37.4444 |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | No. 3 | Receiving votes |
| Points scored / game | 33.6 | 22.9 |
| Points allowed / game | 10.1 | 27.1 |
| Average margin | +23.4 | -4.2 |
| vs. playoff teams | 4-2 | 1-5 |
| vs. winning teams | 2-2 | 0-3 |
| One-score games | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Opponents' combined record | 43-38 | 39-42 |
| Last 3 games | W 34-7, W 35-6, L 31-35 | W 24-13, L 13-35, L 14-21 |
| Streak | Lost 1 | Lost 2 |
How Skutt Catholic got here
Skutt Catholic finished the regular season 7-2, scoring 302 points and allowing 91. Both losses came against teams with winning records: at Gretna (9-0), 24-10; Gretna East (8-1), 35-31. Its best win by opponent was a 27-6 win over Blair (8-1), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 4-2. In Week 9 it had a 35-31 loss to Gretna East (8-1). The defense posted two shutouts.
How Ralston got here
Ralston finished the regular season 4-5, scoring 206 points and allowing 244. Losses: Aurora (8-1), 29-16; Skutt Catholic (7-2), 31-6; at Gretna East (8-1), 57-37; at Elkhorn (4-5), 35-13; at Omaha Gross Catholic (2-7), 21-14. Its best win by opponent was a 22-21 win over Lincoln Pius X (2-7), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 1-5. In Week 9 it had a 21-14 loss at Omaha Gross Catholic (2-7).
By the numbers
Shared opponents
They played four of the same opponents. Skutt Catholic went 3-1 in those games and Ralston went 1-3. Different weeks and sites, so it's a rough guide.
| Opponent | Skutt Catholic | Ralston |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn * | W 42-7 | L 13-35 |
| Gretna East * | L 31-35 | L 37-57 |
| Omaha Gross Catholic * | W 34-7 | L 14-21 |
| Plattsmouth | W 35-6 | W 24-13 |
Players to watch
Season totals from MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Not every game has a report, so treat these as minimums.
Skutt Catholic
- G. Turman (QB): 707 passing yards, 47 of 82, 5 TD, 2 INT
- J. Bolding: 806 rushing yards (7.3 per carry), 10 TD
- L. Pierson: 314 rushing yards (7.1 per carry), 6 TD
- H. Friesen: 16 catches, 359 yards, 4 TD
- B. Dai: 46 tackles, 4 for loss
- B. Werner: 5 sacks
- L. Heller: 2 interceptions
- Wyatt Liebentritt (S), one of our top 2027 recruits
MaxPreps game reports cover 8 of its 9 games.
Ralston
- C. Stix (QB): 1,088 passing yards, 81 of 144, 9 TD, 4 INT; also 322 rushing yards
- B. Jenkins: 350 rushing yards (7.4 per carry), 3 TD
- B. Jenkins: 22 catches, 395 yards, 3 TD
- T. Geldes: 62 tackles, 2 for loss
- P. Brown: 3 sacks
- L. Graham: 3 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 9 of its 9 games.
Historical program and playoff-series claims are withheld pending school-identity verification. Current-season reporting above is unaffected.
Keys to the game
- Can Ralston slow Skutt Catholic's offense? Skutt Catholic averaged 33.6 points; Ralston allowed 27.1. Skutt Catholic scored 30 or more in 7 of 9 games.
- Ralston's answer. It scored 22.9 a game, and Skutt Catholic's defense allowed 10.1. In its losses, though, Ralston averaged 17.2.
- Tested against playoff teams. Skutt Catholic went 4-2 against this year's playoff field; Ralston went 1-5.
- If it's close late. In one-score games (8 points or fewer), Skutt Catholic was 0-1 and Ralston was 2-1.
- G. Turman and the ball. Skutt Catholic's quarterback threw 2 interceptions in 82 reported attempts; Ralston's L. Graham has 3 picks.
- Stopping J. Bolding. Skutt Catholic's top rusher has 806 reported yards and 10 touchdowns. Ralston allowed 27.1 points a game.
What's next
The winner plays the winner of No. 4 Aurora vs. No. 13 York in the quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 6. Higher seeds host through the semifinals. The Class B state final is Tue., Nov. 24, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Lincoln.
Game center: kickoff, live score and bracket path → · Full Class B bracket →
Verified state finals schedule → · Class bracket →
Omaha Skutt Catholic team center → · Ralston team center →
Nebraska football scores and schedules → · Football playoff tracker →