The Skutt Catholic SkyHawks will take on the Elkhorn North Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Skutt Catholic is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Pius X: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the SkyHawks blew the Thunderbolts out of the water with a 49-7 final score. Winning may never get old, but the SkyHawks sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Conor Mogensen
| 10/03/25 vs Pius X | 56 |
| 09/05/25 vs Standing Bear | 53 |
| 09/13/24 @ Plattsmouth | 29 |
| 09/12/25 vs Plattsmouth | 24 |
| 09/19/25 @ Ralston | 19 |
Skutt Catholic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Conor Mogensen, who rushed for 56 yards and two scores, and also threw for 122 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 56 rushing yards gave Mogensen a new career-high. Skutt Catholic's leading receiver Wyatt Liebentritt was Mogensen's top target yet again, picking up 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Skutt Catholic's run defense was locked in: Pius X could only muster one yards per carry. While seven picked up at least two total tackles, Liebentritt stood above the rest. He picked up 87 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Skutt Catholic's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 4.2 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 6.13 on average over their last five games.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Elkhorn North and Elkhorn, and Elkhorn North kept the tradition alive. The Wolves blew past the Antlers 51-7 on Friday. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 41-0.
Elkhorn North's win came from a few key players Skutt Catholic will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ethan Beachy, who threw for 120 yards and two TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Alex Uchtman was another key player, picking up 104 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Skutt Catholic's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Elkhorn North, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Skutt Catholic has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 170.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Elkhorn North struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 185 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Skutt Catholic came up short against Elkhorn North in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 28-21. Will the SkyHawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.