The Nebraska High School All-State Football Project - Saluting 1987

The 1987 State Football Playoffs were held during the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth weeks of the football season. On Wednesday, November 4, Class A and Class D3 quarterfinals and the first round for the remaining classes were held.

The Class A and D3 semifinals and quarterfinals for the other classes were held Monday, November 9. The finals for Classes A and D3 and the semifinals for the other five classes were held Saturday, November 14. The finals for B, C1, C2, D1 and D2 were played November 20.

Class A was made up of the 32 largest schools; the next 64 largest were Class B; the remainder of the schools playing 11-man football were divided into C1 and C2. C1 had 45 schools and C2 had 45 schools. The D1 and D2 schools were all the schools playing 8-man football. There were 65 schools in D1 and 64 schools in D2.

The NSAA included Six-Man football in their 1987 playoffs due to the fact 31 schools playing football in Class D3, Six-Man football. I will now include the Six-Man playoffs and All-State Football Teams in my All-State Football Project articles, and rightly so.

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1987 Football Playoff Results: (* denotes home team)

*Class A*

Quarterfinals

(8-1) Creighton Prep 21-11 Omaha Burke (4-5) {@UNO}

(7-2) Papillion 20-6 Kearney* (7-2)

(7-2) Omaha Westside 14-3 Lincoln Southeast (8-1) {@ Seacrest Field}

(7-2) Grand Island 32-8 Millard South* (8-1) {Millard South #1 coming in}

Semifinals

(9-1) Creighton Prep 28-7 Papillion-LaVista* (8-2)

(8-2) Grand Island 21-10 Omaha Westside (8-2) {@UNO}

Final (@ UNO)

(10-1) *Creighton Prep 17-3 Grand Island (9-2)

*Champion*: Creighton Prep (11-1) Head Coach: Tom Jaworski

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*1987 Class B Playoffs*

*West Bracket:

(7-2) *Broken Bow 43-16 Kimball (7-2)

(7-2) Chadron 21-19 Alliance* (7-2)

(9-0) *Ord 10-9 Minden (8-1)

(7-2) *Grand Island Northwest 8-7 Aurora (7-2)

*East Bracket:

(8-1) *West Point 17-15 Columbus Scotus (8-1)

(4-3) *Lincoln Pius X 28-6 York (7-2)

(9-0) *Elkhorn 24-7 Omaha Roncalli (7-1)

(9-0) *Wahoo 26-13 Elkhorn Mt. Michael (6-2)

Quarterfinals

(8-2) Broken Bow 27-6 Chadron* (8-2)

(10-0) *Ord 17-8 Grand Island Northwest (8-2)

(5-3) Lincoln Pius X 21-13 West Point* (9-1)

(10-0) *Elkhorn 21-20 Wahoo (10-0)

Semifinals

(9-2) *Broken Bow 36-14 Ord (11-0)

(11-0) Elkhorn 21-14 Lincoln Pius X* (6-3)

Final (@ Broken Bow)

(10-2) *Broken Bow 24-14 Elkhorn (12-0)

*Champion*: Broken Bow (11-2) Head Coach: Danny McLaughlin

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*1987 Class C1*

First Round West Bracket:

(8-1) *North Platte St. Pats 20-11 Gibbon (7-1)

(8-1) *Albion 14-7 Atkinson West Holt (8-0)

(7-2) Sutton 20-7 Centennial* (9-0)

(8-1) Tri-County 20-6 David City (7-2)

First Round East Bracket:

(7-2) Crofton 39-8 Randolph (7-2)

(7-0) *Battle Creek 40-7 Pender (6-3)

(8-1) Tekamah-Herman 42-8 Homer (8-1)

(7-2) Wahoo Neumann 26-13 Fremont Bergan* (7-2)

Quarterfinals

(9-1) North Platte St. Pats 27-8 Albion (9-1)

(9-1) Tri-County 12-7 Sutton* (8-2)

(8-0) *Battle Creek 42-8 Crofton (8-2)

(9-1) Tekamah-Herman 28-26 Wahoo Neumann* (8-2)

Semifinals

(10-1) *North Platte St. Pats 7-0 Tri-County (10-1)

(9-0) Battle Creek 27-0 Tekamah-Herman* (10-1)

Final (@ Battle Creek)

(10-0) *Battle Creek 12-0 North Platte St. Pats (11-1)

Champion: Battle Creek (11-0), Head Coach - Bob Schnitzler

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*1987 Class C2*

*1st Round West Bracket:

(5-3) Hemingford 13-8 Rushville* (6-2)

(9-0) Cambridge 51-8 Bertrand (7-2)

(7-2) *Hastings St. Cecilia 49-18 Harvard (6-3)

(7-2) *Sandy Creek 36-7 Clay Center (6-3)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(7-1) *Norfolk Catholic 20-0 Genoa (7-2)

(9-0) *Stromsburg 13-7 Dorchester (6-3)

(7-2) Oakland-Craig 14-0 West Point Central Catholic (6-3)

(8-0) Yutan 29-8 Louisville (6-3)

Quarterfinals

(10-0) Cambridge 60-0 Hemingford (6-3)

(8-2) *Sandy Creek 40-0 Hastings St. Cecilia (8-2)

(8-1) *Norfolk Catholic 14-0 Stromsburg (10-0)

(9-0) *Yutan 20-8 Oakland-Craig (8-2)

Semifinals

(11-0) Cambridge 19-16 Sandy Creek (9-2)

(9-1) Norfolk Catholic 33-8 Yutan (10-0)

Final (@ Cambridge)

(12-0) Cambridge 30-0 Norfolk Catholic (10-1)

Champion: Cambridge (13-0) Head Coach - Danny Keyser

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*1987 Class D-1 (Eight-Man 1)*

*1st Round West Bracket:

(7-1) Arnold 58-8 Leyton* (8-1)

(9-0) *Elwood 34-20 Elm Creek (8-1)

(9-0) *Ansley 42-14 Pleasanton (8-1)

(9-0) *Spencer 19-6 North Loup/Scotia (7-2)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(9-0) Nelson 41-35 Polk-Hordville* (9-0)

(8-0) *Lewiston 52-20 Johnson-Brock (7-2)

(8-1) Bancroft-Rosalie 51-13 Dodge* (7-2)

(9-0) Mead 49-0 Omaha Brownell-Talbot (8-0)

Quarterfinals

(10-0) *Elwood 44-28 Arnold (8-1)

(10-0) *Ansley 26-20 Spencer (10-0)

(9-0) Lewiston 38-35 Nelson* (10-0)

(10-0) *Mead 36-20 Bancroft-Rosalie (9-1)

Semifinals

(11-0) Ansley 46-22 Elwood* (11-0)

(11-0) Mead 28-12 Lewiston* (10-0)

Final (@ Mead)

(12-0) *Mead 58-36 Ansley (12-0)

Champion: Mead (13-0) Head Coach - Jon Dahl

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*1987 Class D-2 (Eight-Man-2)*

*1st Round West Bracket

(7-1) *Sidney St. Pats 38-22 Stapleton (7-2)

(8-1) *Wilcox 25-22 Hayes Center (7-1)

(6-3) Hildreth 60-58 Giltner* (7-2)

(6-3) Butte 33-6 Keya Paha* (8-1)

*1st Round East Bracket:

(8-1) Clearwater 20-14 Humphrey St. Francis* (7-2)

(9-0) Coleridge 42-12 Wausa (7-2)

(7-1) *Clarks 57-12 Adams (7-2)

(8-1) *Humboldt 32-17 Falls City Sacred Heart (6-3)

Quarterfinals

(8-1) *Sidney St. Pats 34-12 Wilcox (9-1)

(7-3) Butte 54-22 Hildreth (7-3)

(9-1) Coleridge 44-26 Clearwater* (9-1)

(8-1) Clarks 32-16 Humboldt* (9-1)

Semifinals

(9-1) *Sidney St. Pat Butte (8-3)

(10-1) *Coleridge 28-24 Clarks (9-1)

Final (@ Sidney St. Pats)

(11-1) Coleridge 52-34 Sidney St. Pats* (10-1)

Champion: Coleridge (12-1), Head Coach - Randy Heubert

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*1987 Class D-3 (Six-Man Football)*

*Quarterfinals

(7-0) *Big Springs 14-12 McPherson County (5-2)

(8-1) *Farnam 33-19 Holbrook (7-2)

(7-2) *Loup County 58-13 Spalding Academy (5-2)

(8-0) *Guide Rock 42-35 Wolbach (8-1)

*Semifinals

(9-1) *Farnam 66-20 Big Springs (8-0)

(9-0) *Guide Rock 53-43 Loup County (8-2)

*Final (@ Guide Rock)

(10-0) Guide Rock 62-19 Farnam (10-1)

Champion: Guide Rock (12-1), Head Coach - Alan Lindsay

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**The 1987 Super-State and Class by Class All-State Teams**

*1987 Super-State Offense*

QB-----Craig Geren-Grand Island, 5-10, 175, Senior

RB-----Richard Wynne-Omaha North, 5-10, 180, Senior*….(1,435 yards)

RB-----Steve Carmer-Wahoo, 6-1, 190, Senior..(1,077 yards)

RB-----Shane McClanahan-Creighton Prep, 5-10, 175, Senior..(1,715 yards)

TE-----Jeff Jennings-Omaha Benson, 6-5, 210, Senior*

SE-----Matt Spethman-Lincoln East, 5-10, 155, Sophomore

OL-----Kevin Ramaekers-Norfolk Catholic, 6-4, 265, Senior*

Ol------Pat Thomas-Lincoln High, 6-3, 225, Senior

OL-----Dorell Drake-Omaha Northwest, 6-3, 230, Senior

OL-----Jamie Liewer-Atkinson West Holt, 6-2, 230, Senior

Center-Ken Kanger-Creighton Prep, 6-2, 230, Senior

Kicker--Mike Samek-Lincoln Pius X, 5-9, 160, Senior

*1987 Super-State Defense*

DL----Denny Dushaw-Lincoln Southeast, 6-5, 260, Senior

DL----Dave Jensen-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 266, Senior*

DL----John Parrella-Grand Island Central Catholic, 6-5, 230, Senior

DL----Mike Gallentine-Broken Bow, 6-2, 200, Senior

DL----Junior Bryant-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 260, Junior

LB----Steve Kurtz-Creighton Prep, 6-2, 210, Senior*

LB----Mike Danley-Papillion, 6-1, 190, Senior

LB----DJ Rezac-Omaha Westside, 6-1, 215, Junior

DB----Gregg Mabery-North Platte, 6-0, 165, Senior

DB----Greg Hayes-Elkhorn, 6-0, 165, Sophomore..(1,099 yards)

DB----Andy Bruckner-Millard South, 5-11, 170, Senior

Punter-Marcus Rowe-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 180, Senior

*2nd Team Super-State Offense*

QB-----Scott Bream-Millard South, 6-0, 160, Junior

RB-----Sean Dalton-Lincoln Pius X, 5-9, 180, Senior..(1,015 yards)

RB-----Bruce Martens-Fremont, 5-11, 190, Senior*….(1,000 yards)

RB-----Ronnie Barfield-Omaha Central, 6-1, 195, Senior..(1,093 yards)

TE-----Dan Stillmock-Omaha Central, 6-4, 245, Senior

WR----Chris Spencer-Millard South, 6-3, 185, Senor

OL-----Jason Basso-Lincoln Southeast, 6-6, 255, Senior

OL-----Gregg Peters-Elkhorn, 6-5, 215, Senior

OL-----Matt Franck-Papillion, 6-4, 240, Senior

OL-----Scott Armbrust-Omaha South, 6-3, 235, Senior

Center-Richard Uhrmaker-Grand Island, 6-3, 215, Senior

Kicker- Neil Volker-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 195, Junior

*2nd Team Super-State Defense*

DL----Creighton Fleming-Millard North, 6-1, 240, Senior*

DL----Todd Volk-Battle Creek, 6-6, 242, Senior

DL----Brian Bechtel-Lincoln Southeast, 6-2, 200, Senior

DL----Dave Shimokawa-Omaha Westside, 6-0, 200, Senior

LB----John Wemhoff-Grand Island, 6-2, 215, Senior

LB----Jesse Nelson-Ord, 6-2, 200, Senior..(1,825 yards)

LB----Jeremy Pochop-Battle Creek, 6-2, 242, Senior*

LB----Dave Pabian-Omaha Westside 6-2, 165, Senior

DB---Gary Pederson-Grand Island, 6-2, 198, Senior

DB---Cory Catterson-Lincoln Southeast, 6-0, 160, Senior

DB---Chad Denton-Papillion, 5-10, 175, Senior

Punter-Brian Aronson-Weeping Water, 5-8, 165, Senior

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*1987 Class A Offense:*

QB-----Craig Geren-Grand Island, 5-10, 175, Senior

RB-----Richard Wynne-Omaha North, 5-10, 180, Senior*….(1,435 yards)

RB-----Ronnie Barfield-Omaha Central, 6-1, 195, Senior..(1,093 yards)

RB-----Shane McClanahan-Creighton Prep, 5-10, 175, Senior*..(1,715 yards)

TE-----Jeff Jennings-Omaha Benson, 6-5, 210, Senior*

SE-----Matt Spethman-Lincoln East, 5-10, 155, Sophomore

OL-----Jason Basso-Lincoln Southeast, 6-6, 255, Senior

Ol------Pat Thomas-Lincoln High, 6-3, 225, Senior

OL-----Dorell Drake-Omaha Northwest, 6-3, 230, Senior

OL-----Scott Armbrust-Omaha South, 6-3, 235, Senior

Center-Ken Kanger-Creighton Prep, 6-2, 230, Senior

Kicker-Neil Volker-Lincoln Southeast, 5-10, 195, Junior

*1987 Class A Defense:*

DL----Denny Dushaw-Lincoln Southeast, 6-5, 260, Senior

DL----Dave Jensen-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 266, Senior*

DL----Brian Bechtel-Lincoln Southeast, 6-2, 200, Senior

DL----Junior Bryant-Creighton Prep, 6-5, 260, Junior

LB----Steve Kurtz-Creighton Prep, 6-2, 210, Senior*

LB----Mike Danley-Papillion, 6-1, 190, Senior

LB----DJ Rezac-Omaha Westside, 6-1, 215, Junior

LB----John Wemhoff-Grand Island, 6-2, 215, Senior

DB----Gregg Mabery-North Platte, 6-0, 165, Senior

DB----Gary Pederson-Grand Island, 6-2, 198, Senior..(

DB----Andy Bruckner-Millard South, 5-11, 170, Senior

Punter-Marcus Rowe-Lincoln Southeast, 6-1, 180, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

Dave Nusiner-Beatrice; Matt Longren, Maczynski, Jon Martin-Bellevue East; Greg Asche, Steve Hughes-Columbus; Jay Abboud, Chris Bantner, Joe Kramer, Steve Miles, Brian Mueller, Tim Uhl-Creighton Prep; Bruce Martens, Todd Miles-Fremont; Richard Urmacher, Gabe Valdez, Kurt Willman-Grand Island; Jay McCoy-Hastings; Todd Roberts, Dave Welsh-Kearney; Lance Kuck-Lincoln High; Brent Schwerdtfegger-Lincoln NE, Corey Catterson-Lincoln SE; Jim Everton, Creighton Fleming, Mike Melander-Millard North; Scott Bream, Chris Spencer-Millard South; Kory Barr, Scott Paulson-Norfolk; Bob Kitta-Omaha Bryan; Larry Sibley-Omaha Burke; Lester Ridley, Jody Sharp, Dan Stillmock-Omaha Central; Dave Collin-Omaha Gross, Steve Humphrey-Omaha North; Deveil Davis, Lance Frazier, Paul Wallace-Omaha Northwest; Scott Armbrust, Scott Buresh-Omaha South; Dave Pabian, Dave Shimakowa, Ty Stewart-Omaha Westside; Chad Denton, Matt Franck, Bill Jackson-Papillion; Steve Carpenter-Scottbluff, Troy Glasser-South Sioux City.

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*1987 Class B Offense*

QB-----Rob Noble-Elkhorn Mt. Michael, 6-0, 155, Senior

RB-----Steve Carmer-Wahoo, 6-1, 190, Senior..(1,077 yards)

RB-----Sean Dalton-Lincoln Pius X, 5-9, 180, Senior..(1,015 yards)

RB-----Omar Rogers-Chadron, 5-10, 165, Senior..(1,485 yards)

RB-----Scott Manning-Grand Island NW, 6-0, 190, Senior..(1,485 yards)

WR----Gary Harper-Lincoln Pius X, 5-7, 150, Senior

OL-----Gregg Peters-Elkhorn, 6-5, 215, Senior, 6-5, 240, Senior*

OL-----Greg Christian-Broken Bow, 6-2, 250, Senior

OL-----Kevin Lockwood-Hastings Adams Central, 6-3, 235, Senior

OL---- Dan Golda-Platteview, 6-3, 225, Senior

Center-Eric Hegi-Columbus Scotus, 5-9, 210, Senior*

Kicker--Mike Samek-Lincoln Pius X, 5-9, 160, Senior

*1987 Class B Defense*

DL-----Mike Gallentine-Broken Bow, 6-2, 200, Senior

DL-----John Parrella-Grand Island Central Catholic, 6-5, 215, Senior*

DL-----Jason Wentz-Ord, 6-2, 200, Junior

DL-----Keith Kuehn-Minden, 5-11, 215, Senior

LB-----Jesse Nelson-Ord, 6-2, 200, Senior

LB-----Tyler Zahn-Syracuse, 6-1, 190, Senior

LB-----Tate Adams-Alliance, 6-2, 215, Senior

LB-----Scott Tinglehoff-Wahoo, 5-11, 180, Senior

DB-----Brad Hayes-Elkhorn, 6-0, 165, Junior*

DB-----Chadd Murray-Ord, 5-11, 155, Junior

DB-----Coley O’Doherty-Omaha Roncalli, 6-2, 175, Senior*..(1,485 yards)

Punter-Kurt Bartling-Syracuse, 6-1, 180, Senior*

HONORABLE MENTION:

Korley Sears-Ainsworth; Bill Bonness, TJ Marx-Alliance; Jeff Horton, Rick Parmer-Ashland-Greenwood; Mike Boss, Steve Carriker-Aurora; Garner Anderson-Bennington; Mick Suverkrubbe-Blair; Jerry McMeen, Jim Meston-Broken Bow; Mike Brown-Chadron; Cory Cruise-Columbus Lakeview; Jerry Szatko-Columbus Scotus; Greg Garner-Cozad; Vince Barry, Ryan Martin-Crete; Ed Lankas-Elkhorn Mt. Michael; Chris Criner-Fairbury; Erik McNeeley-Falls City; Greg Larson-Ft. Calhoun; Scott Witt-Gordon; Joe Walhgren-Gothenburg; Curtis Fox-Grand Island NW; Jon Konen-Hastings Adams Central; Cody Kimberling-Imperial; Craig Lockhorn-Kimball; Ed Ford-Lexington; Mike Haller-Lincoln Pius X; Rod Pokorski-Loup City; Jeff Heldt-McCook; Tom Havlat, Tony Nespor-Milford; David Schoone, Bjorn Thomsen-Minden; Mike Cardona-Mitchell; Dave Balfour-Nebraska City; Danny Dubbs-North Bend; Frank McGargill-Omaha Roncalli; Mike Mason, Joey Ptacnik-Ord; Tony Richmond, Jarid Starkel-Pierce; Gary Carter-Plattsmouth; Marty Kracl, Jeff Sindelar-Schuyler; Steve Hartzier-Sidney; Dan Martin-St. Paul; Marty Young-Syracuse; Shawn Abbott, Ryan Barry-Wahoo; Gregg Shaw, Darrin Worrell-Waverly; Russ Rasmus, Tom Nottleman-West Point, Jeff Hannel-York.

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*1987 Class C-1 Offense*

QB------Aaron Pieper-Tri-County, 6-0, 175, Junior

RB------Troy Power-Gibbon, 6-0, 195, Senior..(1,005 yards)

RB------Willie Tucker-Battle Creek, 5-6, 160, Junior..(1,523 yards)

RB------Kevin Dodson-North Platte St. Pats, 5-10, 175, Junior..(1,317 yards)

TE------Jarrod Heidemann-Tri-County, 6-4, 210, Junior

WR-----Jim Warrelman-Geneva, 6-3, 195, Senior*

OL-----Jamie Liewer-Atkinson West Holt, 6-2, 230, Senior

OL------Scott Pell-North Platte St. Pats, 6-1, 240, Senior

OL-----Denny Johnson-Albion, 6-0, 195, Senior*

OL-----Chris Hergenrader-Homer, 6-3, 235, Senior

Center-Quenton Neujahr-Centennial, 6-3, 210, Junior

Kicker- Kevin Gierhan-Centennial, 6-0, 150, Junior

*1987 Class C-1 Defense*

DL-----Todd Volk-Battle Creek, 6-6, 242, Senior

DL-----David Davis-Centennial, 5-8, 150, Senior

DL-----Dan Kadavy-Wahoo Neumann, 6-1, 190, Senior

DL-----JJ Ranck-North Platte St. Pats, 5-9, 165, Junior

LB-----Jeremy Pochop-Battle Creek, 6-2, 242, Senior*

LB-----Brett Ponton-Battle Creek, 5-10, 215, Senior

LB-----Scott Shepard-Tri-County, 5-11, 185, Senior

LB---- Tim Kassmeier-Fremont Bergan, 6-0, 175, Senior*

DB-----Doug Ohnoutka-Wahoo Neumann- 5-10, 150, Senior

DB-----Chris Grass-Tekamah-Herman, 5-9, 175, Senior

DB-----Steve Oliver-Fremont Bergan, 6-1, 205, Senior

Punter-Chuck Humphrey-Neligh-Wymore Southern, 6-4, 210, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

Bruce Gragert, Mike Morris-Albion; Brendan Linse-Atkinson West Holt; Chris Jenkins, Mike Juhlin, Tony Uhlir-Battle Creek; David Hoxworth-Bridgeport; John Hughes-Burwell; Blake Bulgrin, Kirk Stutzman-Centennial; Bryan Sullivan-Conestoga; Bob Rabe-Creighton; Tim Allen, Tom Allen, Randy Schumacher-Crofton; Mike Heins, Darin Kotil-David City High; Todd Wendt-David City Aquinas; Tobin Crowder-Hebron; Shawn Crow, Sahne Hoatson-Hershey; Travis Eloe, Kevin Kramperer-Homer; Randy Sherry-Laurel; Jeff Peterson-Lyons-Decatur NE; Todd DeGroot, Jerry Smith-Madison; Dave Jacobsen-Neligh; Shawn Fleck, Luke Ranck, Shane Toll-North Platte St. Pats; Brian Chaffin, Dennis Dowding-Palmyra; Scott Ostrand, Brad Vogt-Pender; Dennis Wies-Plainview; Jeff Bermel, Chuck Gubbels-Randolph; Troy Lanhan, Mark Vacek-Ravenna; Gale Lingenfelter-Rock County; Shawn Dixon-Stanton; Doug George, Joe Nuss-Sutton; Chris Fleischman, Trent TeSelle-Tekamah-Herman; Ryan Martin, Jeff Meduna-Wahoo Neumann; Doug Hayek-Wilber-Clatonia; Dan Schuette-Wisner-Pilger; Scott Thesenvitz-Wood River, Will Smith-Wymore Southern.

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*1987 Class C-2 Offense*

QB------J F Hoffman-Cambridge, 6-1, 185, Senior* (All-State DB/1986)

RB------Dwayne Williams-Shelton, 6-0, 175, Senior…(1,109 yards)

RB------Trevor Kubik-Cambridge, 6-3, 190, Senior*…(1,278 yards)

RB------Bobby Wilkerson-Clay Center, 5-11, 175, Junior*..(1,423 yards)

WR-----Travis Brouillette-Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-8, 145, Senior

WR-----Doug Witte-Cambridge, 5-10, 155, Senior

OL------Kevin Ramaekers-Norfolk Catholic, 6-4, 265, Senior*

OL------Shawn Colson-Cambridge, 6-2, 235, Senior

OL------Howard Peshek-Sandy Creek, 5-10, 210, Senior*

OL------Scott Anderson-Clay Center, 6-2, 185, Senior*

Center--Bob Johnson-Stromsburg, 6-0, 195, Senior

Kicker--Kevin Peterson-Stromsburg, 6-1, 185, Senior

*1987 Class C-2 Defense*

DL----Stan Heard-Louisville, 6-1, 194, Senior

DL----Mark Rohrer-Yutan, 6-4, 215, Senior*

DL----Kevin Westring-Genoa, 6-2, 220, Senior

DL----Monte Frazier-Stromsburg, 6-1, 210, Senior

LB----Kevin Fletcher-Oxford, 6-2, 205, Junior

LB----Jeramie Swanson-Oakland-Craig, 6-2, 182, Senior

LB----Jamie Haussermann-Franklin, 5-8, 155, Senior

DB----Mike Engel-Sandy Creek, 5-10, 165, Senior

DB----Brendan Crowley-Norfolk Catholic, 6-1, 180, Senior

DB----David Leader-Bloomfield, 6-3, 190, Senior

DB----Dean Schneider-O’Neill St. Marys, 5-11, 170, Junior

Punter--Brian Aronson-Weeping Water, 5-8, 165, Junior

HONORABLE MENTION:

Greg Dahlgren, Todd Dahlke-Bertrand; Virgil Banzahf, Chris Borland, Shawn Johnson, Troy Paisley, Doug Wulf-Cambridge; Jamie Veik-Clay Center; Russ Hoffmeyer-Deshler; Kipp Pfeiffer-Doniphan; Matt Bolton-Dorchester; Kurt Stute-Dundy County; Marty Hotovy-East Butler; Brad Decker, John Etgen-Elkhorn Valley; Dale Anderson Jr.-Emerson-Hubbard; Terry Rinkol-Genoa; Carey Lowe-Grant; John Butler, Jeff Schneider, Scott Zabloudil-Hastings St. Cecilia; Lee Davies-Hemingford; Marc Regier-Henderson; Steve Homan-Kearney Catholic; Brian Luellen-Louisville; Tim Friedrichsen, Roger Furley-Norfolk Catholic; Brad Larsen-Oakland-Craig, Junior Morrison-Omaha Holy Name; Donny Graff, Tony Urban-Osceola; Dave Gansebom-Osmond; Gerald Armstrong-Ponca; Mike Merrill-Red Cloud; John Reienus-Republican Valley; Brent Graham-Rushville; Doug Herbek, Brad Hinrichs-Sandy Creek; Jeff Friesner, Steve Lundstrom-Stromsburg; Jerome Christen, Mike Stauffer-Tecumseh; Chuck Kreikemeier, Paul Nessen-West Point Central Catholic; Bill Bart, Don Heldt, Clint Hoelscher-Yutan.

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*1987 Class D-1 (Eight Man 1) Offense*

QB-----Carl Ostrand-Ansley, 6-0, 160, Senior*

RB-----Paul Van Housen-Polk, 6-2, 190, Senior*…(1,765 yards)

RB-----Brent Gatzemeyer-Bancroft-Rosalie, 6-0, 185, Senior**…(1,714 yds)

RB-----Cory Holl-Elwood, 5-10, 165, Senior*..(1,164 yards)

End----Jason Slaughter-Bancroft-Rosalie, 6-5, 185, Senior

OL-----Mark Leutkenhaus-Mead, 5-11, 220, Senior

OL-----Tony Hoffman-Spencer, 5-10, 180, Senior

Center-Mike Chudamelka-Dodge, 5-8, 175, Senior

Kicker--Allen Schuette-Nelson, 6-1, 185, Junior

*1987 Class D-1 (Eight Man 1) Defense*

DL-----Jason Afrank-Humphrey, 6-4, 185, Senior

DL-----Jim Scott-Ansley, 6-2, 200, Senior

DL-----Jerry Charles-Mead, 6-2, 215, Junior

LB-----Lance Rhode-Ansley, 6-2, 190, Junior..(1,654 yards)

LB-----Doug Langemeier-Mead, 6-1, 185, Senior*

LB-----Chris Siekman-Friend, 6-1, 195, Senior

DB-----Jason Kennedy-Pawnee City, 5-11, 165, Senior

DB-----Mark Engelman-Arnold, 5-7, 148, Senior..(1,910)

Punter-Jon Pinn-Culbertson, 5-10, 175, Senior

HONORABLE MENTION:

Russ Anderson-Anselmo-Merna, Mike Bailey-Ansley; Phil Koubek-Arnold; Monte Hawk, Joe Luedert-Bancroft-Rosalie; Jason Hass (1,274 yards), Dan Martin-Beemer; Chris Hill-Callaway; George Schere-Cedar Bluffs; Jason Ritterbush (1,181 yards)-Cedar Rapids; John Stodola-Clarkson; Steve Anderson-Elgin Pope John; Jeff VandeHoef-Elmwood; Donny DeMoss, Cary Holl-Elwood; Ben Horne-Exeter; Eric Schepers, Matt Schepers-Fairmont; Sean Lurch, John Wragge-Howells; Kevin Christensen-Humphrey High; Tim Bowen, Russ Fisher (1,316 yards)-Johnson-Brock; Chad Uden-Kenesaw; Russ Eltiste, Neal Trout-Lewiston; Brad Loescher-Maxwell; John Haag, Shannon Pickworth (1,210 yards-Mead; Wes Hitchcock-Nebraska Christian; Phillip Miller, Tim Murray-Nelson; Mike McGill-Newcastle; Doug Christensen-Newman Grove; Mike Sintek (1,123 yards)-NorthLoup-Scotia; Kolin Haecker (1,062 yards), Larry Zarybnicky-Odell; Kenton Duncan, Bob Kafka-Omaha Brownell-Talbot; Jim Bradburg-Pawnee City; Rob Martenson, Dan Robbins-Pleasanton; Scott Nyberg-Polk-Hordville; Tom Champioux, Alan Nitchie (1,386 yards)-Sargent; Curt Fisher-Silver Lake; Brett Dunn-SE Consolidated; Dustan Pecena (1,176 yards)-Spencer; Chad Micek (1,465 yards)-St. Edward; Shawn Hoatson (1,046 yards)-Sutherland; Colby Meyer-Wakefield; Shane Fischer-Walthill, Jeff Schindler-Waterloo.

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*1987 Class D-2 (Eight Man 2) Offense*

QB-----Mark Brewster-Butte, 5-10, 175, Senior…(1,468 yards)

RB-----Scott Gray-Coleridge, 5-11, 175, Senior…(2,462 yards)

RB-----David Priessler-Giltner, 6-1, 170, Senior…(1,987 yards)

RB-----John Tedesco-Sidney St. Pats, 6-0, 165, Junior..(1,609 yards)

End----Doug Hermsen-Butte, 5-10, 160, Senior

OL-----Mike Kennedy-Sidney St. Pats, 6-0, 187, Senior

OL-----Nick McKim-Coleridge, 5-11 , 185, Senior

Center-Kevin Shaughnessy-Trumbull, 6-1, 205, Senior

Kicker--Ron Wemhoff-Humphrey St. Francis, 5-11, 201, Senior

*1987 Class D-2 (Eight Man 2) Defense*

DL-----Lance Lundburg-Wausa, 6-5, 247, Junior

DL-----Marty Brandl-Coleridge, 5-11, 195, Senior

DL-----Andy Wilson-Giltner, 6-1, 190, Senior

LB-----Brian Pollard-Clarks, 6-1, 185, Senior..(1,397 yards)

LB-----Brett Stamp-Clearwater, 5-11, 195, Senior (1,473 yards)

LB-----Ken Mehlin-Humboldt, 6-0, 220, Junior

DB-----Ken Claussen-Wausa, 6-3, 170, Senior (1,892 yards)

DB-----Todd Pinneo-Rising City, 5-9, 165, Senior..(1,301 yards)

Punter-Scott Dittmer-Clarks, 6-0 , 155, Senior*

HONORABLE MENTION:

Nick Griego, Gregg Klein-Adams; Dave Beck, Brent Ksiazek, Max Norvell-Clarks; Tim Thiele-Clearwater; Corey Hill-Cody-Kilgore; John Heithold, Frank Miller, Kelly Stallbaum-Coleridge; Brett Landenburger-Diller; Jeff Hinrichs-Eustis; Matt Knobbe-Falls City Sacred Heart; Myron Parsley-Hampton; Todd Peters-Hay Springs; Brent May, Shannon Messersmith (1,322 yards)-Hayes Center; Brad Huerst, Troy Space-Hildreth; Matt Bacon, Jamie Weyers-Humboldt; Mike Christopher-Humphrey St. Francis; Mick Connealy-Hyannis; Chad Doyle, Lance Philben-Keya Paha; Lonny Mazour, Gary Pohlmeier-Lawrence; Gary Arnold-Litchfield; Roy Josoff-Murdock; Jason Morris (1,007 yards)-Nebraska City Lourdes; Dave Kemp (1,149 yards)-Niobrara, Matt Beed, Nathan Glause-Palmer; Randy Pelster (1,331 yards)-Petersburg; Royce Ruth-Rising City; Bobby Whipple-Santee; Corey Stengel-Shickley; Matt Holly, Dave Melchior-Sidney St. Pats; Joe Falkenburg-Sioux County; Troy Fischer-Sterling; Joey Biecha, Tim Puhalla (1,058 yards)-Table Rock; Delva Smith-Trenton; Trent Samuelson-Trumbull; Mike Thorell-Wausa, Howard Elliott-Wilcox.

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*1987 Class D-3 (Six-Man) Offense*

QB-----Rich Goodenberger-Beaver Valley, 5-7, 140, Senior

RB-----Dave Bangart-Guide Rock, 5-10, 180, Senior..(1,414 yards)

RB-----Mike Nekuda-Loup County, 5-8. 165, Junior

RB-----Jeff Storms-Arcadia, 5-8, 180, Senior

REC---Steve Darnall-Farnam, 6-2, 175, Senior

Center-Jamie Bunner-Wolbach, 6-2, 180, Junior

Kicker-Jeff Walsh-Big Springs, 6-1, 190, Senior

*1987 Class D-3 (Six-Man) Defense*

DL-----Lanny Greenhaigh-Guide Rock, 5-10. 185, Junior

DL-----Mark Asche-Spalding High, 5-10, 220, Junior

LB-----Andy Donovan-Greeley, 5-11, 185, Senior

LB-----Larry Kornda-Prague, 5-10, 165, Senior

LB-----Morgan Glidden-Loup County, 6-3, 190 Senior

DB-----Jeff Swartz-Big Springs, 5-11, 150, Senior

Punter-Steve Franzen-Farnam-5-11, 171, Sophomore

HONORABLE MENTION:

Jared Storer-Arthur; Chris Jones-Beaver Valley; Charlie Robb-Big Springs; Jason Jahorek-Brule; Brad Lassen-Elba (1,063 yards); Greg WildmanElgin; Jeff Albin, Brad Edger-Guide Rock; Keith Andrews, Billy Kent, Brian Long-Holbrook; Cris Dorrell-Lewellen; Jeff Bruns-Lodgepole; Pat Lech, Derrold Smith-Loup County; Craig Neal, Clint Pettit, Scott Starr-McPherson County; Chris Johnson-Prague; Steve Carraher, Paul Leslie-Spalding Academy; Tim Marker-Wheeler Central (1,133 yards).

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*Top 10 Rushers in 1987*

Scott Gray-Coleridge--------------------2,462 Sr.

David Preissler-Giltner------------------1,987 Sr.

Mark Engleman-Arnold-----------------1,910 Sr.

Jesse Nelson-Ord------------------------1,825 Sr.

Paul Van Housen-Polk-Hordville------1,765 Sr.

Shane McClanahan-Creighton Prep---1,715 Jr.

Brent Gatzemeyer-Bancroft-Rosalie--1,714 Jr.

Lance Rhode-Ansley--------------------1,654 Jr.

John Tedesco-Sidney St. Pats---------1,609 Jr.

Mike Miller-Brady----------------------1,550 Sr.