Omaha Westside is a perfect 5-0 against Elkhorn South since October of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Warriors will head out to take on the Storm at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Omaha Westside was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Fremont on Friday. The Warriors blew past the Tigers, posting a 63-7 victory. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
Tay Tay Jenkins
| 10/03/25 @ Fremont | 146 |
| 09/26/25 vs Omaha Central | 108 |
| 09/19/25 @ Bellevue West | 157 |
| 09/12/25 vs Millard West | 226 |
| 09/05/25 vs Columbus | 219 |
| + 10 more games |
Tay Tay Jenkins was his usual excellent self, rushing for 146 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 15th straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season. Bryson Williams also helped with two scores in total.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Omaha Westside proved: they limited Fremont to a paltry 0.5 yards per carry. While two picked up at least six total tackles, Burke Brown stood above the rest. He made six total tackles (2.0 for loss). Omaha Westside didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 12.6.
Omaha Westside didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Williams and Eli Johnson.
Meanwhile, Elkhorn South got themselves on the board against Burke on Thursday, but Burke never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bulldogs 63-0. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Storm's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 92nd).
Omaha Westside better keep an eye on Jaydon Sutko. He was instrumental in Elkhorn South's win, rushing for 117 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries, while also catching one touchdown. Sutko's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Charlie Buller was another key player, rushing for 16 yards and one score.
One reason for the win was Elkhorn South's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Bradley Bationo refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself. Elkhorn South received some extra help from Bationo, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Omaha Westside's record is now 5-1. As for Elkhorn South, their record now sits at 6-0.
Friday's contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Jenkins and Sutko. Jenkins just won't slow down this season and has run in 15 touchdowns while averaging 184.7 rushing yards per game. Sutko has been a dominant force too and has run in 16 touchdowns while averaging 168.2 rushing yards per game.
Everything came up roses for Omaha Westside against Elkhorn South when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 45-3 victory. In that matchup, the Warriors amassed a halftime lead of 38-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
