North Platte, Ne - Two area teams are one win away from playing for a State Championship in High School Football in their respective classifications today. North Platte St. Patrick's boys' have had a heck of a run in recent years. They won the 2022 Boys State Basketball Championship in March this year, both boys and girls won the 2022 Track & Field State Championships, and the 2021 Boys State Golf Championship also went to North Platte St. Patricks. Today marks the first time since 2011 that the Irish have made the state semifinals. St. Pat's is undeatfed so far (11-0) in their first year of 8-Man football, and no opponent has come closer than 24 points to NPSP this year.
The Irish faceoff tonight against Neligh-Oakdale who defeated Riverside 40-28 last week. Neligh-Oakdale is 10-1, their only loss came in the first week of the season to Howell's-Dodge who is playing tonight in the D2 State Semifinals. St. Pat's vs. Neligh-Oakdale will be played in Neligh tonight at 7pm Central Time.
Arthur County will play in the 6-Man Semifinals for the first time in 2 years. The Wolves have been a powerhouse in 6-man and will attempt to play in another Championship game next Friday. Arthur County plays Pawnee City at 1pm Mountain Time today.