LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The NSAA high school football state playoffs rolled on Friday, with quarterfinals taking place all over Nebraska. Waverly, the defending Class B champion, hit the road in the second round to face Gretna East with the season on the line. Despite leading 17-7 and holding the Griffins to 50 passing yards through the first half, Gretna East stormed back, recording 24 unanswered points, and ending Waverly’s 2026 season in a 31-24 victory.

Four teams now remain in each classification, with the semifinals scheduled for next Friday, Nov. 13.

(No.7) Waverly 24, (No.2) Gretna East 31

(No. 7) Lincoln Christian 8, (No.2) Boys Town 13

(No.8) Malcolm 7, (No.1) Grand Island Central Catholic 28