After losing a 23-point fourth-quarter lead in a 40-37 defeat to Gretna on Friday, Bellevue West head coach Michael Huffman’s message was brief: “Learn to close the game out.”
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Gretna Defensive Line
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna's defensive front seven (from left: No. 80 Ethan Stuhr, No. 36 Justin Myer, No. 44 Brayden Moore, No. 58 Mason Goldman, No. 50 Harrison Weber and No. 11 Korver Demma) face the Bellevue West offense during the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Joey Veith
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West wide receiver Dae'vonn Hall (right, No. 5) cuts back as Gretna junior Joey Veith (No. 23) looks to get around a block during the first quarter of the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Caleb Schnell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Caleb Schnell (86) runs in for a touchdown with Bellevue West's Calvin Easterling (20) and Asheer Jenkins (21) trailing behind in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Cameron Bothwell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Gretna’s Cameron Bothwell (99) smiles with teammates after his game-winning field goal in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gio Contreras & Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) and Dae'Vonn Hall (5) high five after a touchdown by Contreras in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Harrison Weber
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) is sacked by Gretna's Harrison Weber (50) in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Harrison Weber & Masson Goldman
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) is under pressure from Gretna's Harrison Weber (50) and Masson Goldman (58) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Harrison Weber
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna’s Harrison Weber (50) celebrates sacking Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin (10) in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
PHOTOS: Bellevue West at Gretna football
A collection of photos from the Bellevue West at Gretna football game on Friday, Sept. 30. All photos by Peter Burtnett.
Mike Kayl
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna head coach Mike Kayl (left) shakes hands with Bellevue West head coach Michael Huffman after the Dragons erased a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit in a 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Caleb Schnell & Blayke Moore
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna TE Caleb Schnell (No. 86) celebrates a 35-yard touchdown catch with Blayke Moore late in the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Colin Sims
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna WR/punter Colin Sims (No. 27) and his teammates celebrate the Dragons' 23-point fourth-quarter comeback 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Korver Demma & Mason Goldman
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna lineman Korver Demma (No. 11) and Mason Goldman (No. 58) celebrate on Friday, Sept. 30.
Zane Flores
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna QB Zane Flores runs with the ball during the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Bellevue West Students
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West students celebrate a TBirds' interception during their 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Blayke Moore
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna WR Blayke Moore (No. 5) catches the first of two 2-point conversions during the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Alex Nichols
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West linebacker Alex Nichols (No. 36) runs back an interception as Asher Jenkins (No. 21) points up field during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Stanley Haeder & Jdyn Bullion
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West DE Stanley Haeder (right, No. 57) and MLB Jdyn Bullion celebrate a sack by Haeder during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Dae'vonn Hall
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West WR Dae'vonn Hall (No. 5) fights for a first down during the third quarter of the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Line of Scrimmage
- Peter Burtnett
The Gretna defense (left) faces the Bellevue West offense during the Dragons’ 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Isaiah McMorris
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West WR Isaiah McMorris just misses a second TD catch during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Harrison Weber & Mason Goldman
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna DEs Harrison Weber (No. 50) and Mason Goldman (No. 58) hit TBirds QB Danny Kaelin as he throws during the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Mason Goldman
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna DE Mason Goldman (No. 58) tries to bat down a Danny Kaelin pass during the Dragons’ 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Cameron Bothwell
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna kicker Cameron Bothwell boots the ball after a Dragons touchdown. Bothwell made a 25-yard field goal in the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Isaiah McMorris
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West wide receiver Isaiah McMorris (No. 3) runs with the ball on a 70-yard touchdown during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Caleb Schnell
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna tight end Caleb Schnell (left, No. 86) catches a pass as Bellevue West DB Asher Jenkins defends during the Dragons' 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Isaiah Weber
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna running back Isaiah Weber (No. 33) breaks through an attempted tackle by Bellevue West linebacker Alex Nichols during the Dragons' 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Gretna Defensive Line
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna's defensive front seven (from left: No. 80 Ethan Stuhr, No. 36 Justin Myer, No. 44 Brayden Moore, No. 58 Mason Goldman, No. 50 Harrison Weber and No. 11 Korver Demma) face the Bellevue West offense during the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Danny Kaelin
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West quarterback Danny Kaelin passes during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Zane Flores
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna quarterback Zane Flores (left, No. 12) looks to pass as Bellevue West linebacker Alex Nichols (No. 36) pursues during the Dragons' 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
CJ Gauff
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West running back C.J. Gauff (No. 24) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Jdyn Bullion
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West linebacker Jdyn Bullion (No. 9) drops back in pass coverage during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Caleb Schnell
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna senior tight end Caleb Schnell (No. 86) stands in the slot during the first quarter of the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Gretna Sideline
- Peter Burtnett
The Gretna sideline watches as Alex Runge (No. 8) defends a pass to Isaiah McMorris (No. 3) during the first quarter of the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Michael Huffman
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West head coach Michael Huffman calls a timeout during the first quarter of the TBirds’ 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Mike Kayl & Michael Scheef
- Peter Burtnett
Gretna head coach Mike Kayl (middle) and wide receiver Michael Scheef (No. 7) watch from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Korver Demma
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West running back Gio Contreras (No. 13) is tackled by Isaiah Weber (left, No. 33) and Korver Demma during Gretna's 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Joey Veith
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West wide receiver Dae'vonn Hall (right, No. 5) cuts back as Gretna junior Joey Veith (No. 23) looks to get around a block during the first quarter of the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Gretna Kickoff
- Peter Burtnett
The stage is set moments before kickoff as Gretna hosts Bellevue West. The Dragons won 40-37.
Gretna Students
- Peter Burtnett
The Gretna student section decked out in camo early in the Dragons' 40-37 win over Bellevue West on Friday, Sept. 30.
Bellevue West Pregame
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West huddles before taking the field at Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30. The TBirds lost 40-37.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Entering the fourth quarter, Zane Flores had completed 10 of 21 passes for 156 yards. He was 14 of 21 in the final period for 220.
Celebrate
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
The Gretna sideline celebrates after a field goal to win the game.
Mike Kayl
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna head coach Mike Kayl smiles after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Ethan Stuhr
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) spins around Gretna's Ethan Stuhr (80) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Cameron Bothwell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Cameron Bothwell (99) kicks off in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gretna Fans
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna fans watch the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Gretna Marching Band
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The Gretna marching band chants during a break in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Zane Flores (12) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Isaiah Weber
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Isaiah Weber (33) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Caleb Schnell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Caleb Schnell (86) runs in for a touchdown with Bellevue West's Calvin Easterling (20) and Asheer Jenkins (21) trailing behind in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) throws the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Korver Demma
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
A pass by Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) is broken up by Gretna's Korver Demma (11) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Zane Flores (12) passes the ball past Bellevue West's Stanley Haeder (57) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) walks on the field for the final seconds of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gretna Sideline
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
The Gretna sideline celebrates after a field goal to win the game in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Zane Flores (12) watches his team from the sideline in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris stretches out for the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. The pass was incomplete.
Cameron Bothwell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Gretna’s Cameron Bothwell (99) smiles with teammates after his game-winning field goal in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Colin Sims
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Colin Sims (27) is brought down in the end zone for a safety by Bellevue West's Asher Jenkins (21) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Gio Contreras & Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) and Dae'Vonn Hall (5) high five after a touchdown by Contreras in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Harrison Weber
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) is sacked by Gretna's Harrison Weber (50) in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Fireworks
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Fireworks blast over the heads of players from a nearby pumpkin patch during the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Zane Flores (12) looks to pass the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Gretna Fans
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Gretna fans celebrate a play in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Zane Flores
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Zane Flores (12) passes the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Michael Scheef & Tyson Boganowski
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Michael Scheef (7) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Tyson Boganowski (1) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Twirlers
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
The Gretna and Bellevue West baton twirlers perform together during a break in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Dae’Vonn Hall (5) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Harrison Weber & Masson Goldman
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) is under pressure from Gretna's Harrison Weber (50) and Masson Goldman (58) in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Harrison Weber
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna’s Harrison Weber (50) celebrates sacking Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin (10) in the fourth quarter of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Bellevue West Fans
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West fans react to a play in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Cameron Bothwell
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Gretna's Cameron Bothwell smiles with teammates after his game-winning field goal.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) looks to pass the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Daniel Kaelin, Gio Contreras & Fletcher Anders
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) looks to pass the ball as his teammates Gio Contreras (13) and Fletcher Anders (61) protect him in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Mike Huffman & Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West head coach Mike Huffman talks to Isaiah McMorris (3) after he got a foul following a touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Donnovan Whitfield & Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Bellevue West’s Donnovan Whitfield (16) and Daniel Kaelin (10) celebrate their victory following the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Alex Nichols
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Creighton Prep's John Pargo Jr., (24) is out of reach of Bellevue West's Alex Nichols (36) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) passes the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris (3) rushes with the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) smiles to his teammates after a play in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Creighton Prep
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Creighton Prep's Charmar Brown (6) doesn't quite stretch out enough for a touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Alex Nichols
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Creighton Prep's Charmar Brown (6) rushes with the ball and drags Bellevue West's Alex Nichols (36) along with him in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Kyrell Jordan
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Kyrell Jordan (11) comes face-to-face with Omaha Creighton Prep's Ezra Vedral (11) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED. OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) passes the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris (3) spins out of the grip of Omaha Creighton Prep's Riley Mahoney (14) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) celebrates his winning touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Wade McVey
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West assistant coach Wade McVey calls out to his team in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes with the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Donnovan Whitfield
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Donnovan Whitfield kept Bellevue West undefeated Friday, Aug. 26. The senior defensive back broke up Omaha North’s try for two with 4 seconds left to preserve a win and a 2-0 start for the Thunderbirds.
Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha North’s Mykel Johnson (center) and Titan Glassman (right) try to tackle Bellevue West’s Isaiah McMorris before he reaches the end zone during their game at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater (right) celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater (right) celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Gio Contreras & Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) and Dae'Vonn Hall (5) high five after a touchdown by Contreras in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Bellevue West Football
Check out photos from Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep in Week Zero of Nebraska high school football.
Daniel Kaelin, Gio Contreras & Fletcher Anders
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) looks to pass the ball as his teammates Gio Contreras (13) and Fletcher Anders (61) protect him in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Mike Huffman & Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West head coach Mike Huffman talks to Isaiah McMorris (3) after he got a foul following a touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Donnovan Whitfield & Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Bellevue West’s Donnovan Whitfield (16) and Daniel Kaelin (10) celebrate their victory following the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Dae'Vonn Hall (5) runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Alex Nichols
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Creighton Prep's John Pargo Jr., (24) is out of reach of Bellevue West's Alex Nichols (36) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) passes the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris (3) rushes with the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) smiles to his teammates after a play in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Mike Huffman
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West head coach Mike Huffman watches the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Creighton Prep
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Omaha Creighton Prep's Charmar Brown (6) doesn't quite stretch out enough for a touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Bellevue West
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West fans celebrate a play in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Alex Nichols
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Creighton Prep's Charmar Brown (6) rushes with the ball and drags Bellevue West's Alex Nichols (36) along with him in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Bellevue West
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West cheerleaders perform during the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Kyrell Jordan
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Kyrell Jordan (11) comes face-to-face with Omaha Creighton Prep's Ezra Vedral (11) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED. OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) passes the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris (3) spins out of the grip of Omaha Creighton Prep's Riley Mahoney (14) in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) celebrates his winning touchdown in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Bellevue West
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West celebrates their victory following the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Wade McVey
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West assistant coach Wade McVey calls out to his team in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes with the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Omaha Creighton Prep high school football game at Omaha Burke High School on Friday, Aug. 19. Bellevue West won the game 28-21.
Donnovan Whitfield
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Donnovan Whitfield kept Bellevue West undefeated Friday, Aug. 26. The senior defensive back broke up Omaha North’s try for two with 4 seconds left to preserve a win and a 2-0 start for the Thunderbirds.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Donovan Whitfield
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Donovan Whitfield runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Donovan Whitfield
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Donovan Whitfield runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday.
Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha North’s Mykel Johnson (center) and Titan Glassman (right) try to tackle Bellevue West’s Isaiah McMorris before he reaches the end zone during their game at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North on Friday, Aug. 26.
Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Isaiah McMorris celebrates after scoring a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater (right) celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Daniel Kaelin
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s quarterback Daniel Kaelin runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 25.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater (right) celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Dae’Vonn Hall
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Dae’Vonn Hall runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Daniel Kaelin
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s quarterback Daniel Kaelin looks to make a pass during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Ben Goodwater and Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Ben Goodwater (right) celebrates after Isaiah McMorris scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras tries to escape a tackle during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Daniel Kaelin
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s quarterback Daniel Kaelin looks to make a pass during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras runs the ball during their game against Omaha North at Omaha Northwest High School on Friday, Aug. 26.
Bellevue West defensive line
- AUSTIN PLOURDE, BELLEVUE LEADER
The Bellevue West defensive line limited the Omaha Burke Offense to just 13 points on Sept. 2.
Dae'Vonn Hall
- AUSTIN PLOURDE, BELLEVUE LEADER
Bellevue West wide receiver Dae'Vonn Hall (No. 5) runs with the ball during the Thunderbirds 60-13 home-opener win over Omaha Burke on Friday, Sept. 2.
Daniel Kaelin
- AUSTIN PLOURDE, BELLEVUE LEADER
Bellevue West Quarterback Daniel Kaelin (middle, No. 10) prepares to run the Thunderbird offense on Sept. 2 against Omaha Burke.
Kyrell Jordan
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Westside’s Anthony Rezac (left) tries to dodge Bellevue West’s Kyrell Jordan during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Dae’Vonn Hall
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Dae’Vonn Hall runs the ball during their game against Omaha Westside at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Calvin Easterling
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Westside’s Anthony Rezac (top) dodges Bellevue West’s Calvin Easterling during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Calvin Easterling
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Westside’s Anthony Rezac (top) dodges Bellevue West’s Calvin Easterling during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Asher Jenkins
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Asher Jenkins (left) tackles Omaha Westside’s Anthony Rezac during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Daniel Kaelin
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin looks to make a pass during their game against Omaha Westside at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Gio Contreras
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Gio Contreras is brought down by Omaha Westside defense during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Dae’Vonn Hall
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Dae’Vonn Hall (right) tackles Omaha Westside’s Jahmez Ross during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Asher Jenkins
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Westside’s Anthony Rezac (left) tries to escape Bellevue West’s Asher Jenkins during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Daniel Kaelin
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin looks to throw a pass during their game against Omaha Westside at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Kyrell Jordan
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Kyrell Jordan (right) celebrates after Gio Contreras scored a touchdown during their game against Omaha Westside at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Cayden Echternach
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Omaha Westside’s Ty Keifer (right) tackles Bellevue West’s Cayden Echternach causing a fumble during their game at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Isaiah McMorris
- EILEEN T. MESLAR, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Isaiah McMorris runs toward the end zone after catching a pass during their game against Omaha Westside at Westside High School on Friday, Sept. 9.
Daniel Kaelin and Dae'Vonn Hall
- LILY SMITH, OMAHAWORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin throws a pass to Dae’Vonn Hall during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
CJ Gauff
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Bellevue West’s CJ Gauff tosses the football after scoring a touchdown during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Daniel Kaelin and Gio Contreras
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
BH Media News Service Bellevue West’s Daniel Kaelin (10) and Gio Contreras (13) dive for a fumble during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Dae'Vonn Hall
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Kearney's Baker Bertrand (54) tackles Bellevue West's Dae'Vonn Hall during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Daniel Kaelin
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin chases after a fumble during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Kyrell Jordan
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Kyrell Jordan dives to catch a touchdown pass against Kearney's Jack Dahlgren during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Daniel Kaelin and CJ Gauff
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin hands the ball off to CJ Gauff during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Calvin Easterling
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Calvin Easterling dives after Kearney's Ben Cumpston as he runs the ball in for a touchdown during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Gio Contreras
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras runs the ball against Kearney's Ethan Kowalek during a game at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Daniel Kaelin
- LILY SMITH, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin attempts a pass during a game against Kearney at Bellevue West High School on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Bellevue West Students
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West students celebrate a TBirds' interception during their 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Alex Nichols
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West linebacker Alex Nichols (No. 36) runs back an interception as Asher Jenkins (No. 21) points up field during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Stanley Haeder & Jdyn Bullion
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West DE Stanley Haeder (right, No. 57) and MLB Jdyn Bullion celebrate a sack by Haeder during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Dae'vonn Hall
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West WR Dae'vonn Hall (No. 5) fights for a first down during the third quarter of the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Isaiah McMorris
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West WR Isaiah McMorris just misses a second TD catch during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Isaiah McMorris
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West wide receiver Isaiah McMorris (No. 3) runs with the ball on a 70-yard touchdown during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Danny Kaelin
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West quarterback Danny Kaelin passes during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
CJ Gauff
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West running back C.J. Gauff (No. 24) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Jdyn Bullion
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West linebacker Jdyn Bullion (No. 9) drops back in pass coverage during the TBirds' 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Michael Huffman
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West head coach Michael Huffman calls a timeout during the first quarter of the TBirds’ 40-37 loss to Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30.
Korver Demma
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West running back Gio Contreras (No. 13) is tackled by Isaiah Weber (left, No. 33) and Korver Demma during Gretna's 40-37 win over the TBirds on Friday, Sept. 30.
Bellevue West Pregame
- Peter Burtnett
Bellevue West huddles before taking the field at Gretna on Friday, Sept. 30. The TBirds lost 40-37.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) throws the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) walks on the field for the final seconds of the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Isaiah McMorris
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Isaiah McMorris stretches out for the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. The pass was incomplete.
Gio Contreras & Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) and Dae'Vonn Hall (5) high five after a touchdown by Contreras in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday. Gretna won the game 40-37.
Gio Contreras
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Gio Contreras (13) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Dae'Vonn Hall
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West’s Dae’Vonn Hall (5) rushes in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Bellevue West Fans
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West fans react to a play in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Daniel Kaelin
- ANNA REED, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Bellevue West's Daniel Kaelin (10) looks to pass the ball in the Bellevue West vs. Gretna football game at Gretna High School on Friday.
Other Bellevue scores
Bellevue East 51, Omaha Benson 45 (2OT): The Chieftains win a scoreboard-buster as juniors Andrew Lucas and Mason Chandler combine for 195 rushing yards and five TDs. Chandler also led the team with nine solo tackles as Bellevue East improved to 4-2 (1-1 District A2) heading into their matchup against cross-town rivals Bellevue West (4-3, 1-1) on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Omaha Bryan 23, South Sioux City 21: Hector Alvarado made a game-winning field goal for the Bears with one second left, and Cole Rickley grabbed a pair of interceptions. Bryan improves to 3-3 (1-1 District A6), and next hosts Millard North (2-4, 0-2) on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
Omaha Gross 45, Plattsmouth 3: Junior Colby Duncan passed for 170 yards, two TDs and one INT, while senior Jake Garcia ran for 187 yards and three TDs. The Cougars improve to 6-0 (2-0 District B2) heading into a road game at Norris (3-3, 1-0 B4) on Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
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