Elkhorn South hasn't had much luck against Omaha Westside recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Storm will host the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Elkhorn South beats Omaha Westside with 63 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Storm claimed a resounding 63-0 win over Burke. The Storm's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Jaydon Sutko
| 10/02/25 @ Burke | 117 |
| 09/25/25 vs Omaha South | 114 |
| 09/19/25 @ Grand Island | 156 |
| 09/11/25 @ Lincoln North Star | 111 |
| 09/05/25 vs Bellevue West | 304 |
| 08/28/25 vs Lincoln East | 207 |
Jaydon Sutko was his usual excellent self, rushing for 117 yards and two scores on only six carries, while also catching one TD. Sutko is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 111 every time he's taken the field this season. Charlie Buller was another key player, rushing for 16 yards and one touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Elkhorn South proved: they limited Burke to a paltry 1.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Griffin McDonald for the heroic effort on defense: he. Elkhorn South didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 10.7.
Elkhorn South didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Will Dittrick and Bennet Gillman. Gillman got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Omaha Westside). They blew past Fremont, posting a 63-7 win. The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Elkhorn South better keep an eye on Tay Tay Jenkins. He was instrumental in Omaha Westside's win, rushing for 146 yards and four scores on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Jacob Schleifer, who rushed for 64 yards and one TD.
Elkhorn South's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Omaha Westside, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Elkhorn South has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 257 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Omaha Westside struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 258.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Elkhorn South was taken down by Omaha Westside 45-3 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Jenkins, who picked up 127 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 132 yards and one score on only 14 carries. Now that the Storm know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
