The 2025 Nebraska high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Lincoln Southeast Knights host the Grand Island Islanders on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE, with both teams looking to open the season strong.
Game Details
- Matchup: Grand Island (Grand Island, NE) vs Lincoln Southeast (Lincoln, NE)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Lincoln Southeast High School, Lincoln, NE
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Grand Island Islanders
The Islanders begin the 2025 season ranked #2,612 nationally, #39 in Nebraska, and #13 in their class. Known for their balanced attack and disciplined defense, Grand Island will look to execute cleanly on the road against a close-ranked opponent.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #2,612
- State Rank: #39 (NE)
- Class Rank: #13
- Strengths: Balanced offense, disciplined defense, strong fundamentals
- Key to Win: Stay efficient offensively and limit defensive breakdowns
Lincoln Southeast Knights
The Knights enter the season ranked #2,888 nationally, #42 in Nebraska, and #14 in their class. With home-field advantage, Lincoln Southeast will look to use physicality and consistency to match up against Grand Island in this tight early-season contest.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #2,888
- State Rank: #42 (NE)
- Class Rank: #14
- Strengths: Physical play, home-field advantage, consistent roster
- Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Islanders | 2,612 | 39 (NE) | 13 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lincoln Southeast Knights | 2,888 | 42 (NE) | 14 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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