
Bennington coach fist bumps players as they run through warm ups before taking on Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly coach talks with some players before taking on Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington runs off the field before taking on Waverly at a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington makes their way to the field to take on Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly runs out on to the filed to take on Bennington in a high school football on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly's Gavin McMillan (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly's Gavin McMillan (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly tackles the Bennington quarterback Brady Schieffer (12) during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Ty Bouapheko (12) drops back to pass against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Jake Russell (8) reaches for a pass against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington teammates celebrate after a touchdown against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington coach talks with the offense against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Jake Russell (8) reaches for the ball against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington quarterback Ty Bouapheko (12) evades pressure in the pocket against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly quarterback Brockston Teply (11) passes the ball against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly's Brockston Teply (11) takes the snap against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Jake Russell (8) makes a catch in double coverage against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington wide receiver Jake Russell (8) matchs a catch for a touchdown against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Jake Russell (8) celebrates a touchdown against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly head coach Reed Manstedt walks along the sideline during a high school football game against Bennington, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly running back Nathan Axmann (27) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington quarterback Ty Bouapheko (12) drops back to pass against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington's Ty Bpouapheko (12) runs the ball against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly Brockston Teply (11) passes the ball against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington running back Will Gutz (20) runs with the bal against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly running back Nathan Axmann (27) runs with the ball against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly's Nathan Axmann (27) celebrates a toiuchdown against Bennington during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington quarterback Ty Bouapheko (12) runs with the ball against Waverly during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Bennington shakes hands with Waverly after their first loss of the year during a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.

Waverly head coach Reed Manstedt talks with his team after their win against Bennington after a high school football game, Friday, August 29th, 2025, Waverly, Nebraska. Photo by Braden Cochran.