Wood River vs Centura (Nebraska) High School Football Game Preview – Thursday, August 28, 2025

High School Football

The 2025 Nebraska high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Centura Centurions host the Wood River Eagles on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Centura High School in Cairo, NE, with both teams looking to begin their seasons on a winning note.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Wood River (Wood River, NE) vs Centura (Cairo, NE)
  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Centura High School, Cairo, NE
  • Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Wood River Eagles

The Eagles open the 2025 season ranked #7,250 nationally, #92 in Nebraska, and #22 in their class. Known for their speed and aggressive defense, Wood River will look to carry that identity into this road test against Centura.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0
  • National Rank: #7,250
  • State Rank: #92 (NE)
  • Class Rank: #22
  • Strengths: Team speed, defensive pressure, offensive versatility
  • Key to Win: Set the tempo early and create turnovers

Centura Centurions

The Centurions enter the season ranked #8,904 nationally, #108 in Nebraska, and #28 in their class. With home-field advantage, Centura will lean on physicality and discipline as they look to upset Wood River.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0
  • National Rank: #8,904
  • State Rank: #108 (NE)
  • Class Rank: #28
  • Strengths: Physical play, disciplined approach, home-field advantage
  • Key to Win: Win the battle at the line of scrimmage and sustain drives

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Record PF PA
Wood River Eagles 7,250 92 (NE) 22 0-0 0 0
Centura Centurions 8,904 108 (NE) 28 0-0 0 0
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