Coaches and players announced for Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic

NORFOLK, Neb. — The rosters and coaching staffs are set for the 2026 Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic.

The event’s board of directors announced the participating players, coaches and officials on Monday. The game will be played on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Chris Koozer of Norfolk High will lead the White Team and Johnnie Ostermeyer of Crofton will lead the Red Team.

“They have done an outstanding job of selecting their roster and plan on having a fun week for their respective teams,” board president Andrew Carlson said. “We hope all the players, families and fans of northeast Nebraska continue to have a great experience with this game, as there are so many talented players and passionate fans in Northeast Nebraska.”

Joining Koozer on the White side will be Matt Skiff and Ken Swanson (Norfolk), Ryan Miller (Lyons-Decatur Northeast), Dalton Tremayne (West Point Beemer), and Kalin Koch from Twin River.

“I'm honored for the opportunity to coach some of the top talent from Northeast Nebraska,” Koozer said. “I am also excited to coach with some really good coaches from around the area. It will be a great experience.”

Joining Ostermeyer on the Red sideline will be John Connot (Crofton), Jaxson Kant (Lutheran High Northeast), Andy Osborne (West Holt), Tyler Legate (Pierce) and Jon Baue (Wausa Osmond).

"I am deeply honored to be selected as the head coach for the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic,” Ostermeyer said. “This game is more than just a competition; it’s a meaningful opportunity for outstanding athletes from across the region to proudly represent their schools and communities with unique talents alongside peers from all classifications."

Officials for the 2026 All Star game will be Referee Larry Wells, Umpire Jordan Wells, Linesman Travis Baumann, Line Judge Kyle Finke, Back Judge Shane Anderson.

RED Team players:

Hayden Bauer, Pierce

Jace Jorgensen, Wayne

Gage Hedstrom, St. Marys

Porter Mathews, O'Neill

Callen Marshall, Norfolk Catholic

Drew Schmaderer, Stuart

Reece Heineman, Pender

Nathan Timmerman, Norfolk Catholic

Breiton Whitmire, Cedar Catholic

Lane Bybee, St. Marys

Jace Panning, Crofton

Marek Dvorak, West Holt

Jackson Lynde, Crofton

Mason Krause, Hartington-Newcastle

Kotner Koch, Wynot

Carter Kelly, Hartington-Newcastle

Brady Hochstein, Cedar Catholic

Bryce Lindstrom, Pierce

Taven Ocampo, Wayne

Brock Jeannoutot, Bloomfield

Grady Welke, O'Neill

Sam Wiebelhaus, Cedar Catholic

Edwin Alarcon, Norfolk Catholic

Cody Smith, Bloomfield

Noah Manchester, O'Neill

Jared Rutar, Cedar Catholic

Aiden Gallop, Lutheran High Northeast

Carter Wiese, Wayne

Christian Nordby, Pierce

Tyson Sanger, Crofton

Anthony Steffen, Crofton

Boston Krueger, Pierce

Tate Stolpe, Wausa Osmond

Aaron Medina, South Sioux City

Jagger Sims, South Sioux City

Parker Schmidt, Wynot

WHITE Team players:

Tanner Wagner, Norfolk

Konner Bourek, Howells-Dodge

Cash Hanis, North Bend Central

Braylon Wegner, Bancroft Rosalie

Jarett Werner, Elkhorn Valley

Tregan Fitzke, Logan View

Ethan Kester, Summerland

Bodonn Sweeney, Madison

Isidro Rosas, Norfolk

Peyton Penrose, West Point Beemer

Hunter Swanson, West Point Beemer

Myles Nielsen, West Point Beemer

Cash Wichersham, Verdigre

Tucker Matthies, Clarkson-Leigh

Gavin Groteluschen, Humphrey

Dane Meyer, Howells-Dodge

Tucker Czanick, Archangels Catholic

Jarek Erickson, Elgin Public/Pope John

Casey Schnebel, Battle Creek

Logan Nelson, Wisner Pilger

Kaden Knaak, Lyons Decatur Northeast

Korbin Werner, Elkhorn Valley

Maverik Smith, Guardian Angels Central Catholic

Cohen Skiff, Norfolk

Nathan Tomcak, Howells-Dodge

Gatlin Davidson, Stanton

Trey Rittscher, Elgin Public/Pope John

Carson Tomasek, Stanton

Regan Raabe, Wisner Pilger

Nate Van Greind, West Point Beemer

Blake Ransom, Humphrey

Taytum Anderson, Norfolk

Korbyn Anthony, Wisner Pilger

Lucas Engel, Bancroft Rosalie

Chase Freudenburg, Archangels Catholic

Josh Arens, Stanton