Waverly survives Seward, starts season 2-0

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Waverly and Seward football went down to the wire once again Friday, with the Vikings securing the close 28-20 win at home.

Friday Game Day! @SewardFootball x @WaverlyFootbal1 @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/cM4gYWdrit

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) September 6, 2025

The two teams traded blows early on before Connor Schere gave the Vikings a 14-7 lead with a kickoff return touchdown.

@Connor_Schere with a kickoff return TD for @WaverlyFootbal1 tonight!!!@Channel8ABC | #nebpreps pic.twitter.com/FD70M6EapJ

— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) September 6, 2025

Waverly held that 7-point lead into the break.

The Vikings kept it at a one-score game to secure their second win of the season.

Seward falls to 0-2 on the year.

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