The prep football previews will conclude today with Omaha Burke. Leading up to the Nebraska high school football season, NEPrepZone.com has been looking at the top teams in each class, based on last year’s rankings. This week, Class A was the spotlight with a new post each day. Let us know in the comments how you think each team will finish, as well as players you’ll be watching. Also, check out the football preview section in the Sunday World-Herald.
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No. 1 OMAHA BURKE
District 2
COACH: Paul Limongi, seventh season
LAST SEASON: The Bulldogs lost in the state championship 21-9 to Lincoln Southeast, finishing 12-1.
RETURNING STARTERS: Zach Cook, senior, QB; Turner Gaines, senior, WR/DB; Kirby Leblanc, senior, TE/DL; Joe Contreras, senior, RB/OLB; Mitch Huff, senior, OL/DL; Trey Carr, junior, WR/DB; Brayton Adams, senior, RB/DB
KEY DEPARTURE: Jordan Nelson. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound running back set the school’s single-season rushing record with 1,791 yards and 13 touchdowns.
