1. (+0) Scottsbluff (4-0)

Last week: Beat Sterling (CO) 36-13

This week: at Gering, 7pm MDT/8pm CDT

Scottsbluff retains the top spot after a decisive victory over previously undefeated Sterling (CO), putting up 318 rushing yards. The Bearcats will take on crosstown rival Gering on Friday.

2. (+0) Columbus (3-1)

Last week: Beat Fremont 33-13

This week: Home vs Elkhorn South, 7pm

Columbus rebounded after their loss at Elkhorn High with a victory over Fremont. The Discoverers have an opportunity to get a big win against Elkhorn South, whose only loss is to a very strong Bellevue West team.

3. (+0) Hastings (3-1)

Last week: Beat Gering 45-0

This week: at Crete, 7pm

Hastings blanked Gering in a strong defensive showing on Friday. With 305 all purpose yards, Quarterback Jarrett Synek led the offense to a blowout. Hastings looks to keep momentum against a Crete team looking to eclipse .500.

4. (+0) McCook (2-2)

Last week: Beat Beatrice 21-17

This week: At Lexington, 7pm

McCook has begun to reverse their disappointing start to the season with a second consecutive victory, winning a close game in Beatrice. McCook will hope to improve to 3 straight wins in Lexington on Friday.

5. (+0) North Platte (0-4)

Last week: Lost 0-35 at Grand Island Senior High

This week: At Lincoln Southwest, 7pm

The Bulldogs were no match for a strong Grand Island team, getting shut out and losing their fourth game. The going isn’t getting any easier for North Platte, either, as they travel to Lincoln on Friday to face the Silverhawks of Lincoln Southwest.

6. (+0) Gering (1-3)

Last week: Lost 0-45 at Hastings

This week: Home vs Scottsbluff, 7pm

A tough week for Bulldogs in the GNAC, Gering looked anemic in a big loss at Hastings. Gering has an opportunity for a huge upset on Saturday when the cross-town Bearcats roll into Memorial Stadium.