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How Wahoo's senior class guided the Warriors to a second-straight C-1 title

From the 7 best Wahoo, Ashland high school sports moments from 2025 series

RANDY SPEER Regional Sports Editor
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025 Updated Dec 29, 2025
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LINCOLN — Tears welled in the eyes of the Wahoo players as the final horn sounded at Memorial Stadium. Their journey was over.

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The Wahoo football team lifts Harrison Krueger (31) following their 20-6 win over Sidney in the Nebraska Class C-1 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
Randy Speer Regional Sports Editor

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Wahoo's Jase Kaminski celebrates the Warriors 20-6 win over Sidney in the Nebraska Class C-1 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
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Wahoo's Kip Brigham attempts to shed a tackle in the second half of the Nebraska Class C-1 State Football Championship at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.
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Wahoo repeats as C-1 champs, fending off Sidney

LINCOLN - Wahoo repeated as the Class C-1 state champions by riding a three-touchdown first half to a 20-6 win over Sidney Tuesday at Memorial Stadium.

Senior running back Kip Brigham was held in check by the Red Raiders defense — 86 yards on 27 carries — but still hit paydirt twice with runs of 15- and six-yards.

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