Football Recap: Omaha North Piles Up the Points Against Lincoln Northeast + How To Watch

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Previous 4 Games

09/25/25 - Away	42-7 W
09/27/24 - Home	47-3 W
10/11/19 - Away	56-6 W
10/05/18 - Home	49-3 W

Omaha North had won three straight on the road, but on Thursday they bumped up to 3-2 to make it four. They blew past the Lincoln Northeast Rockets 42-7. That looming 42-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Michael Valencia and Jaron Cannon. Valencia rushed for 110 yards and three TDs on only nine carries while Cannon rushed for 136 yards and a pair of scores on only 14 carries. Cannon's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another big playmaker for Omaha North was Darion Jones, who returned a punt for a touchdown.

Omaha North was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lincoln Northeast only rushed for 81.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Omaha North, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jones, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Having lost for the first time this season, Lincoln Northeast fell to 4-1. The game marked their lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Lincoln Northeast's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grant Matson, who threw for 127 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 48 yards.

Looking ahead, Omaha North will be playing at home against Buena Vista at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Vikings will be up against the Bison's rather soft defense (which has allowed 32.75 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lincoln Northeast, they will square off against Lincoln Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.