John Prauner

Bergan has punched its ticket to Lincoln with a sweep of Johnson-Brock 19, 19, 16. First time back for the Knights since 2022.

Senior Cale Sheets (@CaleSheets) was at it again, breaking another school record. This time for most TD receptions in a season with 18! The previous record was 17, held by Travis Brown! #nebpreps #KnightPride

With 6 TD passes in last nights playoff win over West Point-Beemer, 2029 QB Carter Vrana (@CVrana21873) tied the school record for most TD passes in a game. He also broke the school record for most TD passes in a season w/ 35! Old record was held by Koa McIntyre (34) #nebpreps

After diving into Jeffery Simmons’ film and weighing the cost, here’s my unfiltered take on the Bears trade. THE GOOD: Simmons is an absolute GAME WRECKER. He can line up anywhere along the defensive line, rarely misses time, dominates against the run, and is a legitimate interior pass-rushing threat. He’s the type of player offenses have to game-plan around. Since 2025 (among DTs): ◾️15 sacks (1st) ◾️23 TFL (1st) ◾️85 pressures (1st) ◾️28 pressures after double teams (1st) ◾️9.5 third-down sacks (1st) ◾️8 forced fumbles over the last 5 seasons (1st) THE BAD: The price tag. When I first heard the news, I figured a first-rounder and a mid-round pick. TWO firsts and a fourth? That’s a MASSIVE investment. Look at the Bears’ five most recent first-round picks: Dillon Thieneman Colston Loveland Caleb Williams Rome Odunze Darnell Wright Not to mention Luther Burden III (2nd round) and Malik Muhammad (4th round). That’s a LOT of young, affordable talent you’re potentially giving up. And yes, I understand the hope is that those first-rounders end up being late picks. MY TAKE: I love the player. I love the aggression. I’m just not in love with the price. This trade makes the Bears significantly more dangerous RIGHT NOW, but it comes at the expense of future draft capital and flexibility. You’re going all-in on winning, and that changes expectations. This team doesn’t just need to be competitive anymore. It needs to WIN, and win BIG. Two firsts and a fourth would’ve been a little too rich for my blood. But I’m also not getting paid millions to make these decisions. I respect the swing, and I genuinely hope I’m wrong about the cost because Simmons is a hell of a football player. Bear Down! #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears

TIGERS WIN IN OVERTIME, 24-18!!

To all of the people sending me campaign mail, email and texts. You can stop now. I have already voted, figured I would be harvesting on voting day.

Bergan Catholic earned a 28-6 win at Yutan Friday night. The Knights scored 21 first-half points and completed a perfect 9-0 regular season.

Final - @FightingKnights 28, Yutan 7. Bergan completes the regular season 9-0 for the first time since 2021 and are the C2-1 district champions. The road to Memorial Stadium will run through Fremont with a top two wildcard finish.

Cristelle Rodriguez-Dobler, former @DoaneAthletics wrestler and GPAC Wrestler-of-the-Year, is the U23 World Champion! She won the title in Las Vegas on Friday. “Cristelle has made a huge impact on Doane women’s wrestling and continues to do so. To compete on the world stage it takes extreme dedication and belief. I’m proud to see her back on top and exited to watch her continue to grow.” - Coach Dana Vote

Senior night tonight for the Knights!

No. 4 Bergan Catholic’s dynamic seniors lead a potent attack for the Knights. 😳

Midland commit Peyton Langhorst is second in the class with 410 kills while setter Reagan Cansler is second in C2 with 783 assists. 

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Mike Ditka’s passing just before Bears-Packers on Sunday brings back memories of the week Walter Payton died in 1999. Chicago’s next game was at Lambeau. Bears DL Bryan Robinson blocked a chip-shot field goal that would’ve won the game. "I think Walter Payton picked me up, because I can't jump that high,” Robinson said after the game.

NFL legend Mike Ditka, who revolutionized the tight end position before becoming the head coach of the world champion 1985 Bears and a towering figure in the city of Chicago, has passed away, his family announced. He was 86.

Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka has passed away, @paytonsun just learned.

Bergan Catholic stops Bishop Neumann on a fourth-and-goal, and stamps a win in the books. The No. 1 Cavaliers fall 25-22.🚨

We got punched in the face tonight. It took us a while to respond, but we got up off the mat. We grew up and got better tonight! Proud of all 37 of you! 1-0! #NeverStopFighting #KnightPride

Bergan stops Neumann on a fourth and goal from the 19 with this pass breakup in the end zone from Owen Koenig. Final Bergan 25, Neumann 22

Bergan Catholic takes the lead from No. 1 Bishop Neumann in the fourth quarter.👀 Carter Vrana finds Alex Kimminau for the Knights, up 18-14 with 9:47 left. #nebpreps