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No. 4 Aurora hosts No. 13 York: the numbers behind the Class B opener
No. 4 Aurora (8-1) hosts No. 13 York (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.
No. 4 Aurora (8-1) hosts No. 13 York (4-5) in the first round of the Class B playoffs.
The game is Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:00 PM CT. Host: Aurora. Current Game Center and source links →
The matchup at a glance
Aurora finished 5.5555 points ahead of York in NSAA's point averages. Aurora scored 32.5 and allowed 13.4 points a game; York scored 15.9 and allowed 24.1. Aurora's opponents went a combined 33-48, and York's went 38-43.
| Aurora | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 4 | No. 13 |
| Record (NSAA) | 8-1 | 4-5 |
| NSAA point average | 42.4444 | 36.8889 |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | No. 6 | Not ranked |
| Points scored / game | 32.5 | 15.9 |
| Points allowed / game | 13.4 | 24.1 |
| Average margin | +19.1 | -8.2 |
| vs. playoff teams | 5-1 | 2-5 |
| vs. winning teams | 1-1 | 0-3 |
| One-score games | 1-1 | 1-0 |
| Opponents' combined record | 33-48 | 38-43 |
| Last 3 games | L 21-24, W 50-6, W 34-7 | L 13-49, W 21-0, L 6-20 |
| Streak | Won 2 | Lost 1 |
How Aurora got here
Aurora finished the regular season 8-1, scoring 260 points and allowing 107. Its only loss came against a team with a winning record: at Scottsbluff (8-1), 24-21. Its best win by opponent was a 35-27 win over Northwest (7-2), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 5-1. In Week 9 it had a 34-7 win over McCook (4-5). NSAA lists Aurora at 8-1. Our score data doesn't have its Sept. 19 vs. Norris result yet, so the per-game numbers here cover 8 games.
How York got here
York finished the regular season 4-5, scoring 143 points and allowing 217. Losses: at Elkhorn (4-5), 40-10; at Scottsbluff (8-1), 30-7; Waverly (7-2), 45-0; at Gretna (9-0), 49-13; Norris (4-5), 20-6. Its best win by opponent was a 22-7 win over Hastings (2-7), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 2-5. In Week 9 it had a 20-6 loss to Norris (4-5).
By the numbers
Shared opponents
They played four of the same opponents. Aurora went 3-1 in those games and York went 3-1. Different weeks and sites, so it's a rough guide.
| Opponent | Aurora | York |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings * | W 27-10 | W 22-7 |
| Lincoln Pius X * | W 21-7 | W 25-20 |
| Scottsbluff * | L 21-24 | L 7-30 |
| Seward | W 43-10 | W 21-0 |
Players to watch
Season totals from MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Not every game has a report, so treat these as minimums.
Aurora
- S. Jones (QB): 954 passing yards, 61 of 95, 13 TD, 1 INT; also 374 rushing yards
- W. Pollet: 794 rushing yards (5.6 per carry), 11 TD
- K. Kleinschimdt: 13 catches, 371 yards, 3 TD
- T. Theriot: 66 tackles
- K. Kleinschimdt: 2 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 7 of its 8 games.
York
- T. Schmid (QB): 335 passing yards, 25 of 53, 3 TD, 0 INT; also 347 rushing yards
- C. Eimermann: 545 rushing yards (5.6 per carry), 5 TD
- G. Haggadone: 93 tackles
- A. Demuth: 2 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 8 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 York slow Aurora's offense? Aurora averaged 32.5 points; York allowed 24.1. Aurora scored 30 or more in 4 of 8 games.
- Tested against playoff teams. Aurora went 5-1 against this year's playoff field; York went 2-5.
- If it's close late. In one-score games (8 points or fewer), Aurora was 1-1 and York was 1-0.
- S. Jones and the ball. Aurora's quarterback threw 1 interception in 95 reported attempts; York's A. Demuth has 2 picks.
- Stopping W. Pollet. Aurora's top rusher has 794 reported yards and 11 touchdowns. York allowed 24.1 points a game.
What's next
The winner plays the winner of No. 5 Skutt Catholic vs. No. 12 Ralston 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 →
Aurora team center → · York team center →
Nebraska football scores and schedules → · Football playoff tracker →
Result note: a 1–0 entry is shown as listed by NSAA. It is not treated as evidence of an on-field score or a confirmed forfeit.