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Photos: Millard North football takes on Millard South
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) breaks up a pass intended for Millard South's Carter Margheim (18) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North runs off the field after warm ups while Millard South is still out there before a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South walks off the field after wam ups before a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South runs onto the field before playing Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North runs onto the field before playing Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Najee Brown (13) celebrates breaking up a pass intended for Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) looks to pass against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) passes against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) runs the ball againstMillard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) runs the ball againstMillard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Tay Ellis (1) lines up against Millard North's Justin Barnes Jr (15) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) passes against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) breaks up a pass intended for Millard South's Carter Margheim (18) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) lines up for a play against. Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Matt Erickson (79) lines up to block Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Matt Erickson (79) blocks Millard South's Gavin Saville (60) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7) turns up field against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7) turns up field against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
The Millard South watches their team take on Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) breaks a tackle from Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7) on his way to scoring a touchdown during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) scores a touchdown against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) scores a touchdown against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Logan Grosdidier (13) throws the ball against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Akili Heath-Moody (0) makes a one-handed catch against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Akili Heath-Moody (0) makes a one-handed catch against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's JaRon Faughn (5) forces a fumble from Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7 reacts to fumbling the ball during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kylonn Haynie Jr (8) runs with the ball after making a catch against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kylonn Haynie Jr (8) runs with the ball after making a catch against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
The stands were at capacity so stands had to watch from a hill asMillard South took on Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South students hold up shoes during a kick off against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
The Millard South watches their team take on Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) scores early in the second half during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South players celebrate with the student section after they defeated Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North punter Luke Jacobsen (44) can't field this high snap that Millard South recovered for a touchdown during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South celebrates Drew Kozeal (28) recovering a muffed punt snap by Millard North for a touchdown during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard Souths Drew Kozeal (28) celebrates recovering a muffed punt snap by Millard North for a touchdown during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
The Millard South reacts to their team recovering a bad punt snap for a touchdown against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Tay Ellis (1) celebrates with the student section after they defeated Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Tay Ellis (1) catches a pass against Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Tay Ellis (1) celebrates a win over Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kaden Craig (6) watches Millard South celebrate their win during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South fans spilled out of the stands after their team defeated Millard North during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Brewer Bellows (84) and Jacob Alaga (32) get into a scuffle with Millard North's Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Brewer Bellows (84) and Jacob Alaga (32) get into a scuffle with Millard North's Millard North's Tory Pittmann III (3) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Rashaun Hall (7) catches a pass in front of Millard South Jacob Alaga (32 )during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Logan Grosdidier (13) scrambles away from Millard South defenders during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Luke Jacobsen (44) punts the ball against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Justin Barnes Jr (18) tackles Millard South's Carter Margheim (18) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Royce Anderson (28) pursues Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Royce Anderson (28) sacks Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) tries to avoid a tackle from Millard North's Austin Ruhter during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Taylor was called for a facemark penalty on the play.
Millard South's Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) tries to avoid a tackle from Millard North's Austin Ruhter during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Taylor was called for a facemark penalty on the play.
Millard North's Justin Barnes jr (15) trips upMillard South's Trae Taylor (6) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Justin Barnes jr (15) trips upMillard South's Trae Taylor (6) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kylonn Haynie (8) runs with the ball during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kylonn Haynie (8) runs with the ball during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Kaden Craig (6) scores on touchdown against Millard South during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North fans cheer during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Carter Margheim (18) runs with he ball during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard North's Cecilio Loredon (1) tackles Millard South's Aidan Marshall (7) during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Millard South's Trae Taylor (6) stands on the sideline while his team plays defense during a high school football game at Buell stadium in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
